indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Who has been recently appointed as head of National Biodiversity Authority?

a) Ajit Seth

b) V Rajagopalan

c) Venkatesh Naik

d) Rama Krishunudua

Question : 2

Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY):

1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has entered into Guinness book of World Records.
2. Guinness book of World Records has given certificate stating it as the maximum bank accounts having opened in one month.
3. Initially, after its launch the scheme had a target of opening 7.5 crore bank accounts by 26 January, 2015, but later it was revised and raised to 10 crore bank accounts.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 3

Which bank has launched country’s first contactless debit and credit cards?

a) Punjab National Bank

b) State Bank of India

c) HDFC Bank

d) ICICI Bank

Question : 4

Recently, India has signed loan agreement of $50 million with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost power generation capacity in which of the following states?

a) Sikkim

b) Assam

c) Tripura

d) Arunachal Pradesh

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT)?

1. It is located at Mumbai
2. It is a statutory body
3. It comes under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) None of these

Question : 6

India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of textile and clothing with which of the following countries?

a) Belarus

b) Kyrgyzstan

c) Turkmenistan

d) Kazakhstan