Static GK Quiz – 54

1) Scientists from China’s Northwest A&F University have developed a genetically modified form of cows that are more resistant to bovine tuberculosis (TB). What is the name of the new TB resistant gene?

a) NRAMP1

b) VRAMP2

c) TRAMP2

d) TRAMP3

e) VRAMP3

2) Who has been appointed as the President of India and South West Asia business unit in Coca-Cola India?

a) V. Nandhan Kini

b) T. Kirshanamoorthy

c) TKK Krishnakumar

d) N.Venkatesh Kini

e) T. Kamala Kannan

3) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on union budget (2017) announced that Aadhaar-based smart cards with details of health conditions will be issued to senior citizens, providing a guaranteed return. What is the percentage of return for how many years?

a) 6% for 5 years

b) 7% for 6 years

c) 8% for 10 years

d) 9% for 12 years

e) 12% for 10 years

4) International Dance Day is observed on_____.

a) March 28^th

b) April 29^th

c) April 20^th

d) March 29^th

e) April 28^th

5) What is the name of non-lapsable safety fund has proposed the Finance Ministry for Railway ministry?

a) Rashtriya Jandan Rail Kosh

b) Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh

c) Rashtriya Union Samrutha Kosh

d) E-Rail Kosh

e) U- rail Vastriya Kosh

6) Tencent Holdings, a Chinese internet titan best known for its _______ messaging service and gaming, has overtaken Wells Fargo by market value, joining like of Apple and Alphabet.

a) Pinterest

b) Allo

c) Hangouts

d) Line

e) WeChat

7) What is the full form of PMGKY?

a) Pradhan Mantri Grameen Kaushal Yojna

b) Pradhan Mantri Grameen Kalyan Yojna

c) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kaushal Yojna

d) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojna

e) Pradhan Mantri Grameen Krishi Yojana

8) Which of the following markets requires developing a superior product and packaging along with continuous advertising?

a) Profit market

b) Nonprofit/government

c) Global markets

d) Consumer markets

e) Business markets

9) What position does India ranks among 41 countries in bribery and corruption in businesses?

a) Sixth

b) Seventh

c) Eighth

d) Ninth

e) Tenth

10) Arnab Goswami, managing director and editor-in-chief of ARG Outlier Media has changed the name of his proposed news channel?

a) Today times TV

b) Today times now TV

c) India now TV

d) India Republic TV

e) Republic TV