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GK Quiz

Question 1

Recently, which among the following banks has launched its first

branch in South Africa?

ICICI Bank

Wrong !

It's 'ICICI Bank '

ICICI Bank inaugurated its first full service branch at

Sandton in Johannesburg becoming the first Indian

private sector bank to open a branch in the African

continent.

Question 2World Economic Forum meeting starts in which among the

following countries?

Switzerland


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Right !

It's 'Switzerland 'World Economic Forum meeting stats in Davos,

Switzerland. Leaders from about 40 countries and more

than 2,500 business people are attending the meeting.

The official theme of the 2016 meeting is Mastering the

Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The agenda includes the outlook of the global economy and

measures to fight terrorism.

Question 3

Recently, which among the following state government has

approved 35% reservation for women in govt. jobs?

Bihar

Right !

It's 'Bihar '

The Bihar Cabinet formally approved 35

percentreservation for women in all government jobs in the

state. The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting

presided by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.


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The 35 percent reservation for women will be applicable to

in all government jobs including reserved and unreserved

category.

Question 4According to the annual Global CEO survey of consultancy giant

PwC, which among the following countries became the top most

promising markets for businesses globally?

USA

Wrong !

It's 'USA '

According to the annual Global CEO survey of consultancy

giant PwC, USA has emerged as one of the top

mostpromising markets for businesses globally as it offers

one of the best opportunities for both domestic as well as

global companies.

The top five markets considered as most important for

overall growth prospects by the respondents are USA,

China, Germany, the UK and India.

Question 5

Recently, Jehan Daruvala was in news. He is associated with

which sports?


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Formula 1 Car Racing

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