Current Affairs Quiz 12 March 2019
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Question 1: Who is the CEO of Export Import Bank of India?
A. David Rasquinha
B. KV Kamatha
C. Mo. Mustafa
D. Ajay Tyagi
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Mumbai || CEO: David Rasquinha || Founded: 1982 || Managing director: David Rasquinha || Subsidiaries: Export Import Bank of India, London Branch, Export-Import Bank of India, Asset Management Arm
Question 2: Where is the Headquarter of IBBI?
A. Lucknow
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Pune
Answer and Explanation
M. S. Sahoo is the Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
Question 3: ______________ is Chief Executive Officer of IFC.
A. Makhtar Diop
B. Jim Yong Kim
C. Jin‑Yong Cai
D. Philippe Le Houérou
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Washington DC || CEO: Philippe Le Houerou || Membership: 184 countries || Founded: 20 July 1956 || Purposes: Private sector development, Poverty reduction
Question 4: What is the capital of Palestine?
A. Ramallah
B. Shawki
C. Dunia
D. Palestinian City
Answer and Explanation
Capitals: Ramallah, East Jerusalem || President: Mahmoud Abbas || Continent: Asia
Question 5: SBI was founded on 1 July __________.
A. 1955
B. 1956
C. 1951
D. 1947
Answer and Explanation
Chairperson: Rajnish Kumar || Headquarters: Mumbai || Founded: 1 July 1955
Question 6: Where is the Headquarter of Citigroup Inc.?
A. Chicago
B. San Francisco
C. New York
D. Washington DC
Answer and Explanation
CEO: Michael Corbat || Headquarters: New York City, United States
Question 7: Where is the Headquarter of IDBI Bank?
A. Lucknow
B. New Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Pune
Answer and Explanation
Headquarters: Mumbai || Founded: 1 July 1964 || Subsidiaries: IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd. || Parent organization: Life Insurance Corporation
Question 8: The 38th edition of GeeBee Boxing Tournament was held in Helsinki, ________.
A. Finland
B. Poland
C. Norway
D. Sweden
Answer and Explanation
The 38th edition of GeeBee Boxing Tournament was held in Helsinki, Finland.
Question 9: ___________ Dipa Karmakar was honoured by ‘Barbie’ in celebration of 60th anniversary of Barbie Doll.
A. Boxer
B. Archer
C. Sprinter
D. Gymnast
Answer and Explanation
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar was honoured by ‘Barbie’ in celebration of 60th anniversary of Barbie Doll.
Question 10: __________ is the only city to host both winter and Summer Olympic Games.
A. Landon
B. Beijing
C. Tokyo
D. Mascow
Answer and Explanation
Beijing is the only city to host both winter (2022) and Summer Olympic Games (2008).
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