Quiz 4

                                Quiz 4

Q1. The International Boxing Association or AIBA has unanimously voted to induct the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) as one of its permanent members. Where is the headquarter of AIBA?
Answer: Lausanne, Switzerland

Q2. Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh has announced to provide 207 crore rupees for protection and development of the world heritage island Majuli located along river Brahmaputra in ......?
Answer: Assam

Q3. Name the country, which has comissions it's first 7-tonne civil helicopter recently?
Answer: China

Q4. A free instant messaging service for work and business environments, Flock has launched world’s first chat operating system”FlockOS”. Who is the present Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Flock?
Answer: Bhavin Turakhia

Q5. In city the 09th World Confluence of Humanity, Power and Spirituality has been held? 
Answer: New Delhi

Q5. Smriti Mandhana is associated to which sport?
Answer: Cricket

Q6. Which country will host the fifth edition of the Global Conference on Cyber Space (GCSS) in 2017 in which over 100 countries are expected to participate?
Answer: India

Q7. Government has launched ---------- for Consumers and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana for Merchants to promote digital transaction.
Answer: Lucky Grahak Yojana

Q8. Which state has rolled out 'Atal-Amrit Abhiyan' health insurance scheme which will provide coverage against several critical illnesses?
Answer: Assam

Q9. The foundation stone for India's first second generation ethanol bio-refinery to be set up by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) in which city?
Answer: Bathinda, Punjab

Q10. Name the British Pop superstar, who had passed away at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure recently?
Answer: George Michael

Q11. Name the country, which has won the the FIFA Team of the year 2016 title?
Answer: Argentina

Q12. Name the player, who has been awarded the best footballer of the year by All India Football Federation (AIFF)?
Answer: Jeje Lalpekhlua

Q13. Which country has announced to hold its first ever joint military exercise to begin a new level of bilateral military engagement with China recently? 
Answer: Nepal

Q14. Eminent modern Bengali poet ___________ has been chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith Award for 2016, the literary organisation has announced. 
Answer: Shankha Ghosh

Q15. Odisha Chief Minister _____________ has launched “Biju Sishu Surakshya Yojana” for care and protection of HIV-positive orphan children in the state. 
Answer: Naveen Patnaik

Daily GK Update 04th February, 2017

 Daily GK Update 04th February, 2017

04th February: The World Cancer Day 2017

i. A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. Taking place under the tagline ‘We can. I can.’, World Cancer Day 2016-2018 will explore how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.

ii. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action. 

HDFC Bank increases cash transaction fees on savings a/cs

i. In a bid to discourage cash transactions, the country’s second-largest private sector lender HDFC Bank has decided to steeply increase the fees for savings account holders on a slew of activities involving cash. HDFC Bank has decided to steeply raise the charges on certain transactions, capping cash component in others and also introducing charges on certain transactions from 01st March 2017.

ii. The bank has capped the third-party transactions at Rs. 25,000 a day, reduced the number of free cash transactions at branches to four from five earlier and also raised the fee for non-free transactions by a steep 50 per cent to Rs.150.

Earlier, it used to allow Rs. 50,000 cash transactions, both withdrawals and deposits per day, the official said, adding the review is only for salary and savings accounts.

Rail Museum celebrates 40th anniversary

i. The National Rail Museum in New Delhi celebrated its 40th anniversary on 01st February 2017. The museum, which houses a large collection of life-size rail exhibits, allows visitors to take a tour on a toy train. Its attractions include the saloons of the Maharajas of Indore and Mysore and Fairy Queen, the oldest working steam locomotive still in operation.

Former CBI chief Joginder Singh passes away

i. Former CBI chief Joginder Singh, who oversaw investigation of several high-profile cases including Bofors scam and Bihar's fodder scam, has passed away at aged 77 years.

ii. Family sources said he breathed his last on 04th February 2017 after the prolonged illness.The 1961 batch IPS officer of Karnataka cadre was chosen to head the premier investigative agency when H D Deve Gowda was the Prime Minister.

IDFC MD Vikram Limaye the new CEO, MD of NSE

i. Leading stock exchange National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 03rd February 2017 has selected IDFC chief Vikram Limaye as its new CEO and Managing Director, two months after the sudden exit of Chitra Ramkrishna from the top post.

ii. NSE's board approved Limaye's name for the top position but a formal announcement would be made later as some formalities need to be completed from his side. The approval of the board, chaired by Ashok Chawla, comes after a four-member search panel suggested Limaye's name from amongst the shortlisted candidates.

Pankaj Advani pockets the National Snooker Championship title

i. Champion cueist Pankaj Advani has won the Indian National Snooker Championship with a 6-0 win over Pandurangaiah of Railways in a one-sided final on 03rd February 2017.

ii. Apart from clinching his 29th national title overall, Advani broke several other records. He became the only Indian men’s cueist to be the holder of all national billiards and snooker titles at the same time – Billiards, 6-red Snooker and 15-red Snooker. After marching into the finals of the snooker nationals with a 5-2 victory over Sundeep Gulati of New Delhi, Advani put on a flawless show of precision in the summit clash, leaving the spectators at the PYC Hindu Gymkhana mesmerised.

UIDAI clamps down on 50 fraud sites offering Aadhaar services

i. In a massive crackdown on unauthorised agencies offering Aadhaar-related services illegally and charging excessive money from the public, UIDAI has got shut down 12 such websites and 12 mobile apps available on the Google Playstore.

ii. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has further directed authorities for closure of another 26 such fraudulent and illegal websites and mobile applications. “Some websites and mobile apps were luring citizens to share their basic information and Aadhaar number under the pretext of getting them Aadhaar card or offering other Aadhaar related services. We have taken strict action against them,” UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey told.

BANK JOB NOTIFICATIONS

SBI Online – 2313 PO Posts

SBI Online – 2313 PO Posts: State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications for the recruitment of 2313 Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07-02-2017 to 06-03-2017. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below…

SBI Vacancy Details: 
Total No. of Posts: 2313
Name of the Post: Probationary Officer
1. SC: 347 Posts
2. ST: 350 Posts
3. OBC: 606 Posts
4. GEN: 1010 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age should be 21 – 30 years (must have been born not earlier than 02-04-1987 and not later than 01-04-1996) as on 01-04-2017. Upper age relaxation is applicable by 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PWD, 5 years for SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen & Others candidates as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.

Selection Process: Selection will be based on Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Group Exercises, Interview.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs.600/- for General and Others, Rs. 100/- for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates through online by using Internet Banking, Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ Master Card/ Maestro), Credit Cards, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website “www.sbi.com” from 07-02-2017 to 06-03-2017.

Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Before applying to Online Applicants have valid email & Scanned copies of photo, signature.
2. Candidates should log on to the website www.sbi.co.in.
3. Go to Careers — > Click on “Latest Announcement”.
4. Choose the desired post & Click on “Apply Online”.
5. Click on “Click here for New Registration”, if you are new user.
6. Complete the Registration & Click on “Submit”.
7. After Registration, Log in with Registered Number & Password.
8. Fill the all details in the application & upload Photo, Signature.
9. Application fee should be paid through Online & then Submit the Form.
8. Take printout of online application for future use.

Important Dates:

Start Date for Online Registration Including Edit/Modification of Applications	07-02-2017
Last Date for Online Registration Including Edit/Modification of Applications	06-03-2017
Date for Payment of Application Fees/ Intimation Charges	07-02-2017 to 06-03-2017
Date for Download of Call Letters for Online Preliminary Examination	15-04-2017 onwards
Date for Online Examination – Preliminary	29th & 30th Apr and 6th & 7th May’17
Date for Result of Online Exam – Preliminary	17-05-2017
Date for Download of Call Letter for Online Main Exam	22-05-2017 onwards
Date for Conduct of Online Examination – Main	04-06-2017
Date for Declaration of Result – Main	19-06-2017
Date for Download Call Letter for Interview	26-06-2017
Date for Conduct of Group Exercises & Interview	10-07-2017 onwards
Date for Declaration of Final Result	05-08-2017
Pre-Examination Training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community Candidates
Date of Download of Call Letters for Pre-Exam Training	07-04-2017 onwards
Date of Conduct of Pre-Exam Training	17-04-2017 to 22-04-2017

For more details like exam syllabus, age relaxation, exam pattern & other information click on the link given below….

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