Interview Tip 1

Hello Readers,

Here we are providing you all "Some Important Tips for Interviews and Group Discussion" for various Interviews in which you are yet to appear.

Some Important Tips which you have to keep in your mind while going for Group Discussion (GD).

• Be as natural as possible. Do not try to be someone you are not. Be yourself. In an attempt to be someone else, your opinions will not be portrayed;

• Sit with a straight and confident posture;

• Be assertive yet humble. You need to stick to your values and beliefs, but learn to respect the values and opinions of others too;

• Grab the opportunity to speak first, i.e. to start the group discussion with your opinion. It generally leaves a good impression on the evaluator, but take the move only if you have complete knowledge of the subject;

• Do not repeat a point, or be lengthy or irrelevant. Also intervene, if someone else is going on an irrelevant track;

• Facilitate contribution from others. Do not just go on and on and on with only your opinionated view. Remember, it is a group discussion. Allow others to speak too; 

• Make an eye contact with all the participants. It creates more room for conversation. Also keep nodding, when others speak, it shows receptivity;

• Be an active and dynamic participant. The examiner wants to hear you speak. So do put forth your views;

• Be positive and prepare your thoughts well but do not be over-confident;

• Think well before you speak. You are being heard and judged upon

• When raising an objection to a point kept by another speaker, back it up with a solid reason to get the point across;

• Use quotes, facts and figures, statements, everyday life examples to express a clear chain of thoughts. Also it might leave a good impression on the examiner and help you score well.

Some Important Tips which you have to keep in your mind while going for Interview.

1. Tips on Preparing for the Interview-Day:

• Gather information about the bank or organization that has invited you for the interview. This will give you a clear idea about the philosophy, work environment and reputation of the company.
• Read the job description carefully as to what they expect from you.
• Evaluate your qualifications, experience, and core competences, areas of strength and accordingly draw up a questionnaire along with your replies to the expected questions.

2. Brush up your communication skills.

• Interviewers normally ask you to highlight your strengths and weaknesses.
• Strengths of course can be emphasized more easily but even the weaknesses can be presented in a positive light. For example, ‘I am a little impatient with the people who are not focused enough, or non serious about the work in hand’
• Go with a positive frame of mind, without worrying much about the outcome.

3. Attending the Interview: Go with a smile (not a grin) on your face, with confidence and determination to succeed in your heart.

4. As You Enter:

• Depending upon whether you are being interviewed by one person or a panel of interviewers, greet politely ‘Good Morning’/Afternoon or Evening depending upon time of the day.
• If there are more than one person then address them as ‘Sirs/Madams’ and try to encompass them all in your greeting. If there is only one lady in the panel, it is polite to greet her separately.
• Most probably you will be offered a seat. Do not sit down unless you are asked to.

5. Facing the Interviewers

• As you sit across the interviewer(s), look confident and relaxed.
• In most cases the interviewers themselves will try to put you at ease.

6. The Body Language

• Good body language can be inculcated and practiced. Your facial expression, appearance, gestures, how you walk, talk, stand, sit, use your limbs etc. all form part of your body language.

7. Pay attention to the following.

• Sit straight comfortably without craning your neck. Do not slouch.
• Look attentive, keen and interested.
• Talk clearly, maintaining a pitch that is comfortably audible to the person(s) around.
• Do not get overexcited even while describing your achievements and strengths.
• Listen to the queries attentively, constantly maintaining polite eye contact with the interviewers.
• Nod your head to show that you are listening, interjecting appropriately with ‘Yes Sir/Madam’, absolutely, definitely etc.
• Lean forward a little as you speak and backward as you listen.
• Do not touch your face, or shake your legs.
• Keep your arms either on your sides or in your lap. Do not fold your arms, as it is a sign of rudeness.
• Use short simple sentences while talking. www.bankersadda.com |
• Do not make unrealistic tall claims during
• Never get too arrogant or aggressive in front
• Do not show your disappointment and disinterest. 
• Poise till the end.
• Always thank the interviewers as you leave.

All the best!!!

QUIZ-19

QUIZ-19

Q1. 69th Army Day has been observed on 15th January 2017. The day marks the taking over of the Indian Army by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, Field Marshal KM Cariappa, on-
Answer: January 15, 1948

Q2. Which state has won their first ever Ranji Trophy title beating Mumbai by five wickets in the final at the Holkar stadium in Indore?
Answer: Gujarat

Q3. The ‘Falcon 9’ is a family of two-stage-to-orbit launch vehicles which is designed and manufactured by
Answer: SpaceX

Q4. In which city of Rajasthan, the two-day annual camel festival has began with much fanfare in the presence of foreigners and domestic tourists? 
Answer: Bikaner

Q5. The first of its kind scheme of the country, Digital Dakiya or Digital Postman, was inaugurated recently in which state to encourage cashless transactions
Answer: Madhya Pradesh

Q6. India has slipped 3 places to 92nd rank on the global index of talent competitiveness that measures how countries grow, attract and retain talent. Which of the following country has topped on the global index of talent competitiveness?
Answer: Switzerland

Q7. Name the State, which has claimed to have formed the world's longest human chain, covering an estimated distance of 11,292 kilometres, involving over two crore citizens against alcoholism and liquor, recently?
Answer: Bihar

Q8. Name the State, which has set the new world record in More than 3.5 lakh people sing National Anthem, recently?
Answer: Gujarat

Q9. India has signed a financing agreement with the World Bank for how much US dollars for Nagaland Health Project? 
Answer: 48 million US Dollars

Q10. Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has launched a post graduate course in Urdu journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication in- 
Answer: New Delhi

Q11. The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports ____________________ has inaugurated the Khelo India National level Competitions on various sports for Under-14 and Under-17 children in New Delhi.
Answer: Vijay Goel

Q12. Who has been newly appointed by Mercedes after the replacement of Nico Rosberg from the F1 race, recently?
Answer: Valtteri Bottas

Q13. The world’s ultralight high-performance mechanical watch RM 50-03 has inaugurated on the 27th edition of the Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in-
Answer: Geneva, Switzerland

Q14. Karang, a small lake island has become the country’s first cashless island. Karang island is located at which state?
Answer: Manipur

Q15. In which city, the 58th edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) has been organised?
Answer: New Delhi

Daily GK Update 19th February, 2017

Daily GK Update 19th February, 2017

Jharkhand signs MoU with Microsoft in ‘Momentum Jharkhand’

i. Jharkhand government and Microsoft India has inked an MoU for the state government to explore cloud, machine learning and mobile based solutions to improve citizen services and provide better facilities in the fields of education and agriculture.

ii. The MoU was signed at the ‘Momentum Jharkhand: Global Investors’ Summit & Trade Exhibition’.

India win silver at Asian Women's Rugby Sevens Trophy

i. The Indian Women's team won a silver after getting defeated by South Kores, at the Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy tournament at Vientiane, Laos.

ii. The team participated under the aegis of the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU), the governing body for the sport of Rugby in India and supported by Societe Generale, the financial partner of Rugby India.

Haryana's Sandeep Kumar breaks his own national record in 50km race walk

i. Sandeep Kumar of Haryana won the gruelling men's 50-kilometre event of the National Race Walking Championships held in New Delhi. 

ii. Sandeep smashed his own national record in a brilliant performance to win the race and qualify for the London World Championships in August. 

Indian Navy inducts first all-women global circumnavigation vessel 'Tarini'

i. The Indian Navy's second sailboat 'Tarini' was inducted into service at a ceremony in Goa. 

ii. The vessel is slated to be the platform for the first Indian all-women global circumnavigation by the Indian Navy to begin in August.

iii. The Indian Navy is operating four sailing vessels capable of open ocean deployments - Tarangini, Sudarshini, Mhadei and Tarini, all four of which have been built in shipyards at Goa.

BCCI General Manager RP Shah resigns from his post

i. RP Shah, one of the three General Managers of BCCI, resigned from his post citing his age as a “reason”. 

ii. Shah was the General Manager (Commercial) and was considered to be one of the big decision makers in board’s commercial interest.

QUIZ-19

Q1. The Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) is an annual event organised by the Ministry of External Affairs. It is being organised since-
Answer: 2003

Q2. According to growth projection released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), agriculture, forestry and fishing sector is likely to show a growth of ____ during 2016-17.
Answer: 4.1%

Q3. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI Pension Funds Pvt Ltd, recently?
Answer: Kumar Sharadindu

Q4. In which city the 11th annual Blind Challenge Car Rally has organized to raise awareness about the issues concerning the visually-impaired?
Answer: Bhopal

Q5. Which state government has come up with India's first student startup and innovation policy, which aims to provide Rs 200 crore in the form of grants to ideas developed by them?
Answer: Gujarat

Q6. Name the cricket player, who has roped as the brand ambassador of Gionee? 
Answer: Virat Kohli

Q7. Veteran British war correspondent ______________,who broke the news of the Nazi invasion of Poland, has died in Hong Kong at the age of 105.
Answer: Clare Hollingworth

Q8. The World Bank has decelerated India's growth for 2016-17 fiscal to how much percent from its previous estimate of 7.6 percent?
Answer: 7.0 percent

Q9. In which city Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 'The Nobel Prize' exhibition recently?
Answer: Ahmedabad

Q10. ISRO and CNES has signed a partnership agreement in satellite launch technology in Bengaluru recently. The Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) is the government space agency of-
Answer: France

Q11. Gymnast Yana Kudryavtseva has retired from competition aged just 19, Kudryavtseva won 13 world championships from 2013 to 2015. She is belong to which country?
Answer: Russia

Q12. Which country has successfully sent three satellites into space in its first commercial mission using an updated version of the low-cost Kuaizhou-1A rocket, amidst the Communist giant's determined bid to expand its ambitious space programme?
Answer: China

Q13. Who has been appointed as the new director of West Indies cricket team? 
Answer: Jimmy Adams

Q14. To honour Swami Vivekananda, National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12. It is being organised since-
Answer: 1985

Q15. India has announced how much Line of Credit to Kenya for agricultural mechanisation after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta?
Answer: $100 million

Daily GK Update 18th February, 2017

Daily GK Update 18th February, 2017

Aadhaar card to be mandatory for College & University students availing benefits under Central Scholarships scheme

i. Union Human Resource Development Ministry has stated that to avail benefit under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University students, applicants will now have to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar card or undergo Aadhaar authentication. 

ii. HRD ministry notification issued in New Delhi stated that those who are receiving these scholarships but don't have an Aadhar card will have to apply for enrolment by June 30th,2017. It is, however, not applicable in Jammu and Kashmir

Banks Board Bureau Appoints Eight Executive Directors in Various Banks

Eight Executive Directors (EDs) have been appointed in various public sector banks on the recommendations of Banks Board Bureau Initially, they have been appointments for a three-year period.

List of Appointed Executive Directors

i.Neelam Damodharan and Atanu Kumar Das have been appointed as EDs in Bank of India. Presently, Damodharan serves as the General Manager in Bank of Baroda and Das is General Manager in Vijaya Bank.

ii. K Swaminathan, the General Manager in Indian Overseas Bank, has been appointed as ED in Indian Overseas Bank.

iii. Ashok Kumar Pradhan has been appointed as the ED in United Bank of India. Presently he serves as the Chief General Manager with State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur.

iv .P Ramana Murthy will be Executive Director of Central Bank of India. He is GM of Allahabad Bank.

v. Fareed Ahmed Khan, General Manager of Corporation Bank, has been appointed as the ED in Punjab and Sind Bank.

vi. M K Bhattacharya, Chief General Managers of State Bank of Mysore has been appointed as the EDs of Indian Bank

vii. S Harishankar who serves as Chief General Managers of State Bank of Travancore has been appointed EDs of Allahabad Bank.

UDAN scheme to increase number of airports by 50

i. The implementation of the regional air-connectivity scheme, UDAN, will see the number of operational airports in the country shoot up by over 50, while the cost of travelling will come down to as low as ₹2,500 for up to an hour of air journey.

ii. According to Sinha, there are 75 small operational airports in the country, and this number will increase to over 125 with the successful implementation of UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) — the new scheme through which the government hopes to make flying viable to Tier II and III cities.

Sumitra Mahajan to inaugurate 2-day South Asian Speaker’s summit at Indore in Madhya Pradesh

i. Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan will inaugurate the two-day South Asian Speaker’s summit at Indore in Madhya Pradesh.Speakers of six countries will deliberate on ways to achieve sustainable development goals. 

ii. Summit is organized by the Indian Parlianment and Inter-Parliamentary Union which is focused on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in member countries. Representive from Afganistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri lanka are attending the summit. Representatives from Pakistan and Myanmar are not attending the sumit due to their personal reasons. 

Aero India 2017 begins at Yelahanka in Bengaluru

i. 11th biennial edition of the International Aerospace and Defence exhibition Aero India begans at the Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru. The five-day event was inaugurated by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

ii. On the first three days number of MOUs was signed under manufacturing sector. HAL, the premier Aeronautics giant received several crore rupees worth contracts for manufacturing sub-parts of aircrafts. 

iii. Boeing and Rolls Royce have signed MOUs to set up manufacturing base in India and Airbus will set up Centre of Excellence for Aerospace skills development in Hyderabad.

Madhya Pradesh launches 'Mil Banche' programme in all govt schools

i. In Madhya Pradesh 'Mil Banche’ programme was held in all the primary and middle government schools. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, his minister colleagues, public representatives and other dignitaries took classes in these schools to motivate children.

ii. After taking class, they urged students to adopt good virtues and set a big target for the life. He also shared his memories and experiences with students.

Government Increases the Cash Credit Limit For MSMEs To 30 %

i. The Union government has increased the Cash Credit (CC) limit for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to 30% of turnover from the existing 20% to encourage them to conduct businesses digitally.

ii. Through digital means of conducting the business, the balance sheet of companies would be clean and this would help MSMEs to get loans from banks and promote Ease of Doing Business.Presently the taxes for MSMes are calculated at 8% for revenue of up to Rs 2 crore. With digital transaction, tax liability will be reduced from 8% to 6%.

Karnataka Bank Launches National Pension System in Mangaluru

i. Mangaluru based private sector lender Karnataka Bank Ltd launched National Pension System (NPS) at its corporate office in Mangaluru. To provide financial security at old age by giving regular income in the form of pension.

ii. Under the scheme, one can contribute to NPS while earning and eventually start receiving pension on his/her attaining the age of 60 years to meet their financial needs.

iii. To avail the benefit, any individual between the ages 18-60 years can register their name with the bank branch to contribute and to get pension benefit.

Canara Bank Inks MoU with HRD Ministry to Start Higher Education Financing Agency

i. Bangalore based Public sector Canara Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry to operationalize the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA). 

ii. The establishment of the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) was approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2016.Through this MoU, HRD Ministry and Canara Bank will jointly promote the HEFA with an authorised capital of Rs. 2,000 crore.

Mastercard to Provide Payments Processing Solution for Airtel Payment Bank

i. Leading global payments and technology firm, Mastercard is set to provide payments processing solution to Airtel Payments Bank.

ii. The payment processing platform will enable the Airtel Payment Bank in providing various payment services like switching, card management along with support for reconciliation and dispute management processes

AirAsia signs MoU with Odisha Government for two-ways Direct Flights

i. Malaysia-based low-cost airline AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Odisha government to start two-way direct international flights from Bhubaneswar to Kuala Lumpur.

ii. The agreement was signed between Nitin Bhanudas Jawale, Director of Tourism  AirAsia signs MoU with Odisha Government for two-ways Direct FlightsDepartment in Odisha and AirAsia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Aireen Omar.The airline will begin its flight service from the Biju Patnaik International Airport by end of March 2017.

South Indian Bank bags award for tech security practices

i. South Indian Bank has been awarded with ISO 27001: 2013 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). 

ii. V.G. Mathew, MD and CEO of the bank received the certificate from Venkataram Arabolu, Managing Director, BSI Group India at an official ceremony.

Corporation Bank Bags 2017 National MSME Excellence Award

i. Mangalore based public sector lender Corporation Bank was awarded the 2017 National MSME Excellence Award at a function in New Delhi. 

ii. D V Subramanya Varma, General Manager of Corporation Bank received the award from Union Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Haribhai P Choudhary. The award is instituted by the Federation of Industry, Trade and Services (FITS).

ISRO successfully tests its indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage engine for GSLV Mark III rocket

i. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully ground tested its indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage engine for GSLV Mark III at its Liquid Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

ii. The C25 stage is the most powerful upper stage developed by ISRO and uses Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen propellant combination. The development of C25 cryogenic stage will provide ISRO capability to launch four ton class satellites in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar honoured with 'Legendary Award ' 2017

i. Melody Queen Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the 'Legendary Award ' 2017 by Brand Laureate. The Brand Laureate Awards recognise world-class achievement in branding amongst individuals and companies. 

ii. Lata expressed her heartfelt thanks to the Brand Laureate on twitter for honouring her. In 2012, actor Shah Rukh Khan was honoured with the Brand Laureate Legendary Award for his unmatched contribution to Indian Cinema.

President Mukherjee greets on eve of Independence Day of Gambia

i. President Dr. Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of The Gambia on the occasion of their Independence Day (18 February 2017). 

ii. On the 18th February of each year which marks the day when Gambia gained full independence from colonial Britain in 1965. It is normally celebrated in Banjul at McCarthy Square with a march pass by school children, civil servants, the army, teachers and others in front of the President and other dignitaries.

Veteran Hindi Scholar and Novelist Surendra Verma Selected for 2016 Vyas Samman

i. Renowned Hindi litterateur and playwright Surendra Verma has been selected for 2016 Vyas Samman for his novel Kaatna Shami Ka Vriksha Padma Pankhuri Ki Dhar Se. 

ii. This novel was published in the year 2010. Mr Verma would be presented a cash prize of Rs. 3.50 lakh a citation and a logo for the prestigious award instituted by K K Birla Foundation.

NRAI gets highest WHO ratings for vaccine regulations

i. National Regulatory Authority of India (NRAI) has been given the maximum ratings by the World Health Organisation for vaccine regulations.

ii.  An official statement stated that in New Delhi  WHO completed the assessment of the status of the Indian vaccine regulatory system against WHO NRA Global Benchmarking Tool and measured the maturity of the system in India. India is one of the main players in the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. 

iii. India, as a large vaccine producing country, is currently supplying several vaccines to the UN agencies (UNICEF, WHO and PAHO)

Aero India copy 5HAL signs MoU with CPWD to build helicopter facility at Tumakuru,Karnataka

i. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for execution of infrastructure development works at HAL’s new Greenfield helicopter facility at Tumakuru. 

ii. The MoU was signed at Aero India 2017 

Muthoot Exim, Divine Solitaires tie up

i. Muthoot Exim has tied with Divine Solitaires Pratham to retail Swarnavarsham diamond jewellery. To start with, the company will offer 18-karat gold rings studded with 0.14 cents diamond of EF colour and VVS clarity.

 ii. The ring is being offered in three sizes of 12mm, 14mm and 16mm with weight of gold as 2gm, 2.2gm and 2.4gm. One year free insurance is also offered on diamonds.

Raytheon signs MoU with TASL for co-production of Stinger missile components

i. Raytheon Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) to engage in the co-production of Stinger air defence missile components.

ii. Agreement with Tata Advanced Systems deepens  industrial partnership in India with a global technology leader and will expand the range of options and capabilities for US and coalition forces to achieve their missions

Maini Precision ties up with Marshall Aerospace for aircraft machined parts

i. Maini Precision Products (MPP) and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, Cambridge, UK, have entered into a multimillion dollar contract for structural machined parts and sub-assemblies for a major aircraft programme.

ii. With this contract, MPP is now positioned as the single source from India to support Marshall for their manufacturing requirements for the duration of this program.

NALCO signs MoU with TERI for sustainable rehabilitation

i. Odisha based National Aluminium Company Limited(NALCO) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi.

ii. Objective of the agreement is to Scientific, technological and educational activities in the area of mining rehabilitation.The agreement will further strengthen initiatives being undertaken under Sustainable Development Framework (SDF).

JLL Named to FORTUNE’s 2017 World’s Most Admired Companies List

i. Leading professional services firm JLL has once again been named to FORTUNE magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list of 2017 based on their reputation for innovation, top talent and global competitiveness.

ii. JLL is an American professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate and investment management and helps real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.

Havells India to buy Lloyd Electric’s consumer business for Rs 1500 crore

i. An electrical equipment company, Havells India has announced to acquire Lloyd Electric & Engineering for its consumer durables business for around Rs 1200 -1500 crore.

ii. Lloyd’s other business divisions includes heat exchangers, original equipment manufacturing and packaged AC business.

Former MP Jambuvantrao Dhote passes away

i. Former MP Jambuvantrao Dhote died this morning in Yavatmal of Maharashtra due to heart attack. The 83 year old leader was known for his demands of a separate state for Vidarbha. 

ii. Mr Dhote won his first election to Lok Sabha in 1971 from Nagpur as a Forward Bloc nominee. Later in 1980, he joined Congress and won the Nagpur seat on the Congress ticket. 

PV Sindhu Attains Career-Best Rank at No. 5 in BWF Rankings, Saina Placed at No. 9

i. Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu achieved her career best Badminton World Federation (BWF) women’s single ranking by being placed at 5th spot Previously the top seeded player was placed at sixth position. 

ii. The only second Indian to be placed among the top 10 spots is Saina Nehwal who has  PV Sindhubeen placed at No. 9. 

iii. The BWF women’s single ranking has been topped by Tai Tzu Ying of the Chinese Taipei.

QUIZ-18

                          QUIZ-18

Q1. Former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has passed away recently. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was former president of which country?
Answer: Iran

Q2. EPFO has made Aadhaar Card mandatory for its about 50 lakh pensioners and around four crore subscribers. EPFO stands for?
Answer: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation

Q3. Reigning Olympic and world 800m champion and world record holder, David Rudisha is the International Event Ambassador for the 14th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon to be held on January 15 2017. David Rudisha is belongs to which country?
Answer: Kenya

Q4. The Bank of India (BOI) has reduced its interest rates on retail loans, including home and vehicle loan recently. The bank earlier reduced its minimum lending rates or marginal cost of funds based lending rates (MCLR) by up to 90 basis points. Where is the headquarter of BOI?
Answer: Mumbai

Q5. Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza won the 2017 Brisbane International women's doubles title recently with her partner
Answer: Bethanie Mattek-Sands

Q6. Who has been named as the Coach of the Year at the FIFA Football Awards 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. 
Answer: Claudio Ranieri

Q7. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Flipkart after replacing co-founder Binny Bansal?
Answer: Kalyan Krishnamurthy

Q8. Which country has fired its first submarine-launched nuclear-capable missile, recently?
Answer: Pakistan

Q9. An eight-year-old boy from Jammu and Kashmir ________________ has won the gold medal in Thai Boxing Championship at the national level ,a class 2 student was felicitated by the district authorities and the civil administration as well as by the police. 
Answer: Abbu Ammaz

Q10. The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony was organized at Beverly Hills, California, United States (USA). Which movie has won the Best Motion Picture Drama Award?
Answer: Moonlight

Q11. The US fast-food giant McDonald announced to sell its businesses in which country recently for $2.08 bn to Citic and the Carlyle Group?
Answer: China

Q12. Former wrestler and coach Mahavir Singh Phogat made his way to the launch of his authorised biography _____________ in Chandigarh.
Answer: Akhada

Q13. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has decided that the World Cup will be expanded to host 48 teams, up from 32. Where is the headquarter of FIFA?
Answer: Zurich, Switzerland

Q14. Which country has called for partnership between India, Pakistan and Afghanistan on counter-terrorism operations recently?
Answer: USA

Q15. To promote ease of ticketing through digital transactions, railway minister ____________________ has released the new passenger mobile application named ‘IRCTC Rail Connect app'. 
Answer: Suresh Prabhu