This GK General Knowledge quiz covers SSC question answer like: What is the India’s rank in money hoarded in Swiss banks in 2016, as per analysis by the Swiss National Bank (SNB)? Which state government has launched digital wallet “T-Wallet” for people with and without mobile phones? Who founded the Fort William College at Calcutta? Which state hosted the National conference on crowd management? Who was founder of Ahrar Party ? The ‘Jaziya’ was abolished by In which language, did Mahavir Swami deliver his sermons? On the basis of recommendations of Raghavan Committee , the Government of India has enacted The Competition Act in year ? Socioeconomic planning is a part of ____? The 2017 Public Service Broadcasting Day (PSBD) is celebrated on which date in India? GK quiz set 1045 – general knowledge questions and answers for nda for effective prepration for SSC, HSSC, PSC, IAS, UPSC and other exams. MCQs with answers for Indian competitive exams.
What is the India’s rank in money hoarded in Swiss banks in 2016, as per analysis by the Swiss National Bank (SNB)?
- 88th
- 75th
- 108th
- 96th
Correct answer is option A i.e. 88th
Explanation:
India has ranked 88th with 676 million Swiss francs (about Rs 4,500 crore) in terms of money parked by its citizens with Swiss banks, according to an analysis by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) for 2016-end. As per latest figures, the money officially held by Indians with banks in Switzerland now accounts for a meagre 0.04% of the total funds kept by all foreign clients in the Swiss banking system. The SNB’s official figures haven’t include the money that Indians, NRIs or others might have in Swiss banks in the names of entities from different countries. The United Kingdom (UK) has topped the list, followef by United States (US), West Indies, France, Bahamas, Germany, Guernsey, ect.
Explanation:
India has ranked 88th with 676 million Swiss francs (about Rs 4,500 crore) in terms of money parked by its citizens with Swiss banks, according to an analysis by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) for 2016-end. As per latest figures, the money officially held by Indians with banks in Switzerland now accounts for a meagre 0.04% of the total funds kept by all foreign clients in the Swiss banking system. The SNB’s official figures haven’t include the money that Indians, NRIs or others might have in Swiss banks in the names of entities from different countries. The United Kingdom (UK) has topped the list, followef by United States (US), West Indies, France, Bahamas, Germany, Guernsey, ect.
Which state government has launched digital wallet “T-Wallet” for people with and without mobile phones?
- Karnataka
- Odisha
- Telangana
- Manipur
Correct answer is option C i.e. Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana Government has officially launched a digital wallet “T-Wallet”, which doesn’t charge transaction fee from consumers. This is the first official e-wallet from any state government in India. The wallet can be used over the web version. One can top up the wallet using credit or debit cards, Internet banking or through cash at Mee Seva centres. It allows a maximum transaction of Rs. 1 lakh for e-KYC (know your customer) users. For non-KYC users, the limit is set to Rs. 20,000. The wallet is developed by Transaction Analysts (TA) and Vijaya Bank is a banking partner for the initiative. Presently, the wallet is available in Android version and supports English, Telugu and Urdu.
Explanation:
The Telangana Government has officially launched a digital wallet “T-Wallet”, which doesn’t charge transaction fee from consumers. This is the first official e-wallet from any state government in India. The wallet can be used over the web version. One can top up the wallet using credit or debit cards, Internet banking or through cash at Mee Seva centres. It allows a maximum transaction of Rs. 1 lakh for e-KYC (know your customer) users. For non-KYC users, the limit is set to Rs. 20,000. The wallet is developed by Transaction Analysts (TA) and Vijaya Bank is a banking partner for the initiative. Presently, the wallet is available in Android version and supports English, Telugu and Urdu.
Who founded the Fort William College at Calcutta?
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Ellenborough
- Lord Macalay
- Lord Wellesely
Correct answer is option D
Which state hosted the National conference on crowd management?
- Karnataka
- Tripura
- West Bengal
- Kerala
Correct answer is option D i.e. Kerala
Explanation:
The National conference on crowd management has successfully held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on July 12, 2017 by setting the stage for adoption of best practices and use of technology to reduce risks at mass gathering events across the country. The conference was organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) jointly with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).
Explanation:
The National conference on crowd management has successfully held at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on July 12, 2017 by setting the stage for adoption of best practices and use of technology to reduce risks at mass gathering events across the country. The conference was organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) jointly with the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).
Who was founder of Ahrar Party ?
- Syed Ata Ullah Shah Bukhari
- Aga Khan III
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Amyn Muhammad
Correct answer is option A
The ‘Jaziya’ was abolished by
- Muhammad bin Tughlaq
- Babar
- Akbar
- Sher Shah Suri
Correct answer is option C
In which language, did Mahavir Swami deliver his sermons?
- Sanskrit
- Ardha-Magadhi
- Vaidarbhi
- Suraseni
Correct answer is option B
On the basis of recommendations of Raghavan Committee , the Government of India has enacted The Competition Act in year ?
- 2002
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
Correct answer is option B i.e. 2003
Socioeconomic planning is a part of ____?
- Union list
- State list
- Concurrent list
- Reserved List
Correct answer is option C i.e. Concurrent list
The 2017 Public Service Broadcasting Day (PSBD) is celebrated on which date in India?
- November 11
- November 13
- November 12
- November 14
Correct answer is option C i.e. November 12
Explanation:
Explanation:
The Public Service Broadcasting Day (PSBD) is observed every year on November 12 to commemorate the first and last visit of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947. He addressed the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition. This year, in 2017, a function was organized at the premises of Broadcasting House, All India Radio in New Delhi to mark the occasion. Artists of All India Radio (AIR) recited favourite bhajans of Gandhiji and students of two Delhi Schools sung couple of songs on National Unity.
