Whats-App Discussion SBI/IBPS PO GK 24/7/2017(Monday)

Q1: Who has been given additional charge of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B)?
Answer: Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Textile minister Smriti Zubin Irani has been given the additional charge of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry, while Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has been given additional charge of Urban Development Ministry. Both the posts fell vacant after Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu resigned to contest Vice presidential election as NDA candidate. Naidu was holding the portfolio since July 2016 in addition to urban development, housing and poverty alleviation ministry.

Q2: The 2017 World Day for International Justice (WDIJ) is observed on which day?

Answer: July 17

Explanation:
The World Day for International Justice (WDIJ) is observed every year on July 17 to promote international criminal justice and focus on human rights. This is a day to reflect upon the victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and to celebrate the international community’s continued efforts to create a more just and peaceful world. The day is also referred as the International Criminal Justice Day (ICJD) or International Justice Day (IJD). This year, in 2017, also marked the 15th anniversary of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the only permanent international court for the prosecution of individuals accused of mass atrocity crimes.

Q3: Which portal has been launched by the State Bank of India (SBI) for home buyers?

Answer: SBI Realty

Explanation:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a dedicated portal ‘SBI Realty’ that will help home buyers to choose flats from its 3,000 approved projects across the country. The portal will help customers to choose their dream home from 3,000 SBI approved projects, which are spread across 13 states and Union Territories covering 30 cities. At present, there are 9.5 lakh home units available on the website. Customers can compare current and past trends of prices for the properties in various localities in the city. The portal will assist customers in calculating appropriate loan amount a customer should borrow based on income and credit profile. The SBI Realty website “www.sbirealty.in” has been developed by SBICAP Securities in association with PropEquity in terms of data support, project information, etc.

Q4: Which of the following countries has recently joined International Solar Alliance (ISA), India’s initiative aimed at boosting clean and affordable energy?

Answer: Australia

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Australia’s joining of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and said it will provide a great boost to the grouping.
ISA is India’s initiative aimed at boosting clean and affordable energy and creating a sustainable world. 

Q5: According to the World Bank’s latest edition of the Global Economic Prospects, what rank has been given to India in the list of fastest growing economies in the world?

Answer: 4th

Explanation:

According to the World Bank’s latest edition of the Global Economic Prospects, India is the fourth fastest growing economy in the world. China shows a clear sign of slowdown and ranks at number 16 in terms of GDP growth rate.

Q6: Which city will host Horasis Asia Meeting, a global business meet in November 2017?

Answer: Kolkata

Explanation:

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in association with the West Bengal government, will host Horasis Asia Meeting, a global business meet, in Kolkata in November 2017. The two-day business meet, starting November 26, will focus on sustainable business practices in various areas, including power and energy.

Q7:Which organization has recently touched market capitalisation of Rs 5 lakh cr mark, second only after TCS?

Answer: Reliance Industries

Explanation:

Reliance Industries (RIL) has attained a market valuation of more than Rs 5 lakh crore, becoming the second Indian company after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to achieve this milestone. The market cap of TCS on 17th July 2017 was Rs 4.72 lakh crore. 

Q8: Scientists from which country have developed a 3D-printed soft silicone heart that closely resembles and functions like the human heart?

Answer: Switzerland

Explanation:

Scientists from Switzerland have developed a 3D-printed soft silicone heart that closely resembles and functions like the human heart, and could help save lives of people who suffer from cardiac failure.

Q9: India’s first bio-methane bus has been manufactured by which Indian company?

Answer: Tata Motors

Explanation:

Tata Motors Ltd. has manufactured India’s first bio—CNG (bio—methane) bus, which was unveiled recently at a bio-energy programme ‘Urja Utsav’ in Pune, Maharashtra. The event was organized by the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The auto-firm has designed and developed bio-methane engines (5.7 SGI & 3.8 SGI) for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICV) and Medium Commercial Vehicles (MCV) buses. The company displayed three models, including the lead model Tata LPO 1613 with 5.7 SGI NA BS—IV IOBD—II compliant bus. Bio-methane is produced out of biodegradable materials like kitchen waste. The gas, which gets produced by way of natural degradation process, escapes into the atmosphere unused.

Q10: Justice Gopal Prasad Parajuli has been sworned in as the new Chief Justice of which country?

Answer: Nepal

Explanation:

The Constitutional Council on June 29 had recommended Justice Parajuli’s name to PHSC for hearing. No complaints were received against him at PHSC. Justice Parajuli is the senior most judge of the Supreme Court and officiating as acting Chief Justice after the retirement of Chief Justice Sushila Karki on June 6, 2017.He will head the judiciary till April 28, 2018.