General Knowledge - Business, Economy & Indian Affairs

Comprehensive general knowledge quiz covering Indian business, economics, government policies, sports, technology, and international affairs

18 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which among the following southern states launched “Tourism-on-Wheels” a project in collaboration with the Indian Railways?

  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Karnataka
  3. Tamil Nadu
  4. Kerala
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which among the following companies launched its super luxury hot wheels: 'Gallardo' and 'Murcielago' in India?

  1. Audi
  2. Rolls Royce
  3. Lamborghini
  4. Porsche
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which among the following countries has the maximum amount of external debt (2011)?

  1. USA
  2. Mexico
  3. Brazil
  4. Japan
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Percy Sonn was the ICC president from 2006 to 2007. He belonged to which among the following countries?

  1. England
  2. South Africa
  3. Australia
  4. New Zealand
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Tata Sky is a satellite television company in India, formed through a joint venture between the Tata Group and

  1. Star TV
  2. Eurospace
  3. Sky Italia
  4. ISRO
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In an attempt to enhance the quality of customer service and strengthen the grievance redressal mechanism, the Reserve Bank of India had constituted the department Customer Service Department (CSD). Which of the following is not among the key responsibilities of the department?

  1. Dissemination of instructions or information relating to customer service.
  2. Grievance redressal by banks and the RBI.
  3. Administering the Banking Ombudsman (BO) scheme and act as a nodal department for the Banking codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI).
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The indicator of economic prosperity is

  1. increase in gross national product at current prices
  2. increase in net national product at current prices
  3. increase in gross national product at fixed prices
  4. increase in net national product at fixed prices
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Cairn Energy, is an oil and gas exploration and production company based in

  1. Ireland
  2. Edinburg
  3. Norway
  4. Sweden
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The service tax umbrella does not cover

  1. pathology labs
  2. telecom services
  3. coaching institutes
  4. catering services
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The youngest Indian to achieve a Grandmaster norm in chess is

  1. Sahaj Grover
  2. Saina Nehwal
  3. Parimarjan Negi
  4. D Harika
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Introduction of 3G services in telecommunication industry will NOT include which of the following features?

  1. Video Streaming
  2. Stock Transactions
  3. E-learning
  4. E-Governance
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current (2011) Union Minister for Commerce and Industry?

  1. P. Chidambram
  2. M.S. Ahluwalia
  3. Praful Patel
  4. Anand Sharma
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Kevin Rollins was the CEO of which American Corporate giant?

  1. Wall Mart
  2. Dell
  3. Microsoft
  4. Quark
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which among the following is not a wholly owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of India?

  1. National Housing Bank
  2. National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development
  3. Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
  4. Exim Bank of India
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which company launched a premium prêt denim line in the Indian fashion arena, co branding it with John Abraham?

  1. Killer
  2. Wrangler
  3. Lee Copper
  4. Milky Way
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

SAFTA stands for

  1. South Asia Free Trade Agreement
  2. South African Federation for Tribal Advancement
  3. South Asian Forum for Tourism Agreements
  4. None of these
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

NIIT Technologies established ties with a Singapore agency to market GeBiz. What is GeBiz?

  1. Electronic business portal of Singapore Govt.
  2. Portal of Income Tax Department of Singapore
  3. GE's commercial arm based in Singapore
  4. None of these
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

'Eco Mark' is given to Indian products that are

  1. pure and unadulterated
  2. rich in protein
  3. economically viable
  4. environment friendly