Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 11 July 2017
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Ques- Arrange these Japanese islands from north to south?
1. Hokkaido
2. Kyushu
3. Shikoku
4. Honshu
A. 1-2-3-4
B. 1-4-3-2
C. 2-3-4-1
D. 4-1-3-2
Ques- Consider the following given statements
1. Bombay stock exchange was established in 1875
2. The BSE is world's largest stock exchange
3. Sensex is stock index of 30 well established companies.
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. All
Ques- In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report
on cyber security incidents?
1. Service providers
2. Data centres
3. Body corporate
4. All of the above
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 10 July 2017
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Ques- Consider the following statements
1. The Centre has proposed amending law to empower States to pay wages by
cheque or credit into bank accounts.
2. For that Union Labour ministry has proposed changes in the Section 6 of the
Payment of Wages Act of 1936.
Which of the following statements is/are true-?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ques- With reference to `IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news,
which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm
of the World Bank.
2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for
the public and private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(h) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 9 July 2017
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Ques- Match the following
i) Persian Gulf a) Separates Arabian peninsula from plateau of Iran
ii) Gulf of Oman b) between Iranian plateau and Oman
iii) Gulf of Aden c) between Somalia and Yemen
iv) Gulf of Aquaba d) between Jordan and Egypt
A. i- d, ii- b, iii-c, iv-a
B. i-c, ii- d, iii-b, iv- a
C. i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
D. i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding string of pearls?
A. It is a network of bases through which China is seeking a permanent
presence in the Indian Ocean
B. It is Tamil Nadu pearl manufacturing which recently got GI status
C. It is famous Indian string which is used in pearls and recently recognised by
UNESCO.
D. None of the above
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding India's population and
area?
1. India has world's 4.5 percent area
2. Indian population constitute approximately 17 percent of the world's
population.
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 6 July 2017
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Ques- India and Israel signed a strategic partnership agreement recently.
Which of the following has been part of the agreement?
1. $4000 million joint fund for research and development in innovation
2. They agreed to cooperate to combat the growing radicalisation and terrorism,
including in cyberspace
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Which of the following are not the functions of the election
commission
1) Conduct of election for the post of the speaker and the deputy speaker,
Lok sabha and the deputy chairman, Rajya sabha
2) Conduct of elections to the state legislative assemblies
3) Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of elections
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 2
Ques- Which of the following is not a principle organ of UN?
A. Security Council
B. International court of Justice
C. Economic and Social Council
D. WIPO
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 5 July 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding India-Bhutan Friendship
Treaty?
1. It gives Bhutan freedom to pursue its foreign policy irrespective of its
consequences to India
2. The treaty commits both countries to cooperate closely with each other on
issues relating to their national interests
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Consider the following statements about AFSPA?
1.Armed force special power act of parliament which passed in 1958
2.recently afspa has been revoked from Nagaland after 18 years
which of the above statements is/are true
A. only 1
B. only 2
C. neither 1 nor 2
D. Both 1 & 2
Ques- Which of the following countries do not have observer states status in
ASEAN?
a) Australia
b) Thailand
c) Both a and b
d) New Zealand
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 4 July 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding Kambala?
1. It is traditional bull fighting festival
2. It is part of Kerala’s tradition
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Golan Heights is a phenomena associated with which of the following
region?
A. Central Asia
B. North America
C. Middle east
D. South Asia
Ques- What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and
Services Tax (GST)’?
1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will
thus create a single market in India.
2. It will drastically reduce the ‘Current Account Deficit’ of India and will
enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves.
3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will
enable it to overtake China in the near future.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 3 July 2017
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Ques- Amichai settlements are recently seen in news. Which among the
following is correct about Amichai settlements?
A. It is a settlement between North Korea and South Korea
B. It is settlement for Tamil speaking population in Sri Lanka
C. It is a settlement by Israel on West Bank
D. None of the above
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding money kept by Indians in
Swiss banks?
1. It has constantly increased in last five years
2. It is fivepercent of the total money kept in swiss banks
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Which of the following correctly defines initial public offering?
1. First sale of shares to the public
2. Sale of shares in the share market
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 2 July 2017
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Ques- Which of the following do not have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kutch
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans
Ques- Which of the following are correct
1) Alpha diversity (within-community diversity) refers to the rate of
replacement of species along a gradient of habitats or communities.
2) Gamma diversity (overall) refers to the diversity of the habitats over the
total landscape or geographical area.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Which of the following countries is not part of Sahel region?
SSC will deny Examination Centre change request as per New Policy
Subject : Policy on change of Examination Centre
Candidates of various examinations to be conducted by Staff Selection
Commission may please note that the
Commission shall not entertain and accede to any request for change of
examination centre, under any circumstances, w.e.f the Selection Post
Examination to be held from 16th July, 2017. This decision of the Commission may
be noted and strictly complied by all candidates appearing in various
examinations conducted by the Commission w.e.f. 16th July, 2017.
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 1 July 2017
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Ques- Which one of the following is NOT a Central Paramilitary Force under
the Ministry of Home Affairs ?
A. Central Industrial Security Force
B. Central Reserve Police Force
C. Ladakh Scouts
D. Border Security Force
Ques- Which among the following is correct regarding financial stability
report?
a) It is published by finance ministry
b) It is published twice in a year
A) a only
B) b only
C) Both
D) None
Ques- In the wake of 14th finance commission recommendation, we have seen
various changes in the Centre-State financial relations. Which of the following
statements are correct after 14th FC recommendations?
1. Grant for BRGF and Rajiv Gandhi panchayat sashaktikaranyojana have
increased
2. Devolution from tax pool has been increased.
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 30 June 2017
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Ques- Which of the following passes connect Kashmir valley to Ladakh?
A. Nathu la
B. Rohtang
C. Zoji la
D. None of the above
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding Asian Development Bank?
1. It was formed immediately after the second world war
2. It's headquarter is located in Manila
3. ADB admits member of UNESCAP only
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 2 only
D. All
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding GSAT-17?
1. It is the heaviest spacecraft built by the Indian Space Research
Organisation
2. It will add to the services they provide for broadcasting,
telecommunications,
VSAT services, meteorology, search and rescue
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 29 June 2017
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Ques- Petya and wannacry has been in news recently, which of the following
is correct about them?
A. They are virus’s effecting only military systems across the world
B. They are new missiles developed by North Korea
C. They are ransomware which affects all the systems
D. None of the above
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding NATO?
1. At the time of its formation it has 28 members
2. In case of an attack against any of the members, it is considered that attack
is against all its members.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Which of the following is correct about new oil and gas block
licensing policy?
1. It will open up 2.8 million square kilometres of sedimentary basin
2. Initially the applications and related bids for the blocks would be held
twice in ten years.
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 28 June 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding GeneXpert?
A. It is a software to detect the gene traces
B. It is a device made by WHO to cure the HIV
C. It is a multi-disease testing device for Tuberculosis, HIV and Hepatitis
D. None of the above
Ques- 1. Colombia’s Congress has given its approval to a peace accord with
FARC guerrillas.
2. It aimed at ending a 52-year-old armed conflict
Which of the following statements is/are true-?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ques- Wannacry has been in news recently, which of the following is correct
regarding it?
A. It’s a virus which effects only government websites
B. It's a ransomware which affected many countries including India
C. It's a virus used by US to effect Iran’s nuclear system
D. None of the above
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 26 June 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding NISAR?
A. It is a joint project between NASA and ISRO to co-develop and launch a dual
frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite.
B. It is neon fuelled space vehicle of European Union
C. It is a satellite of ISRO specifically designed for SAARC nations
D. None of the above
Ques- Which of the following is not a World Heritage site recognised by UNESCO?
A. Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary
B. Mahabodhi Temple
C. Humayun Tomb
D. Hemis national park
Ques- The price of any currency in international market is decided by the
1. World Bank
2. demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned
3. stability of the government of the concerned country
4. economic potential of the country in question
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 23 June 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is/are correct regarding Dakshin Gangotri?
1. It was India’s second scientific base in Antarctica.
2. It was established during the third Indian expedition to Antarctica in
1983–84.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques-Which of the following is correct regarding NATGRID?
1. NATGRID is the integrated intelligence grid connecting databases of core
security agencies of the Government of India.
2. It was started after terrorist attack in 2006.
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 22 June 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding International day of yoga?
1. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated
in India
2. On 11 December 2014, the United Nations adopted resolution for international
day of yoga
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Which of the following is not a function of SEBI?
A. regulating the business in stock exchanges and any other securities markets;
B. Registering and regulating the working of venture capital funds and
collective investment schemes,including mutual funds;
C. promoting and regulating self-regulatory Organizations
D. All of the above are functions of SEBI
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 21 June 2017
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Ques- Consider the following statements about ICJ
1. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ
of the United Nations (UN).
2. Seat of the court is in Hague
3. Only UN members are entitled to be the party to the court
A. All
B. 1, 3
C. 1, 2
D. 2, 3
Ques- Amichai settlements are recently seen in news. Which among the following
is correct about Amichai settlements?
A. It is a settlement between North Korea and South Korea
B. It is settlement for Tamil speaking population in Sri Lanka
C. It is a settlement by Israel on West Bank
D. None of the above
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 20 June 2017
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Ques- The officer designated by the public authorities to provide
information to the citizens requesting for information under the Act is know as
(a) Appellate Authority
(b) Chief Information Commissioner (CIC)
(c) Public Information Officer (PIO)
(d) Assistant Public Information Officer
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding SAARC?
1. It was established in 1995
2. India has highest HDI among SAARC nations
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- consider the following statements Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
1. Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is an intergovernmental organization
of low-lying coastal and small island countries
2. Sri Lanka is the member of AOSIS
Which of the above statements is/are true
A. only 1
B. only 2
C. both 1 & 2
D. neither 1 nor 2
Government of india Staff Selection Commission (North Western
Region)
List candidates Shortlist for Computer Based Examination for the post of
INVESTIGATOM (Post Code No. NW12616 of Advt.NWR-01/2016 to be held on 16.07.2017
With reference to the Advertisement No.NWR-1/2016 avvertised on 27.08.2016
avertising, inter alia, the post of INVESTIGATOR vide post code No.NWR12616, it
is brought to the notice of the candidates that Commission has decided to
conduct Computer Based Examination for the above mentioned post on 16.07.2017.
List of provisionally accepted and rejected applications were uploaded on
website of SSC(NWR) (www.sscnwr.org) on 09.03.2017 for representation of the
candidates, if any. After examination of the representations and futher checking
of application forms/data, all prima facia eligible candidates have been
shortlisted provisionally for examination on the basis of Essential
Qualification specified in Advt.NWR-01/2016. Final Scrutiny has not been done
and the same would be done at the time of Document Verificataion stage. Name,
Date of Birth and Category have been taken as filled by applicants during online
application.
F.No.3/6/2017-(P&P-II): The Staff Selection Commission will hold
an open competitive Computer Based Examination for Recruitment of Stenographer
Grade „C‟ (Group „B‟ Non-Gazetted) and Stenographer Grade „D (Group „C Non-Gazetted)
in the month of September 2017.
Candidates having required skills in stenography as explained in
Para 12 (2) only need to apply. Admission Certificates for the computer based
examination will not be issued to the candidates who declare in their
Application that they do not possess skills in Stenography.
Age Limit:
18-27 years as on 01.08.2017
Scheme of Examination:
The details of computer based examination are mentioned below –
Date of Exam
Part
Subject
No. of
Questions
Maximum
Marks
Total Duration
4.9.2017
to
7.9.2017
I
General Intelligence &
Reasoning
50
50
2 Hours
(2 hours and 40 minutes for VH/OH (afflicted by Cerebral Palsy and
locomotor disability wherein the dominant writing extremity is affected
to the extent of slowing down the performance of the candidates)
II
General Awareness
50
50
III
English Language and Comprehension
100
100
Question paper will be of Objective Multiple choice type. Questions will be
set in Hindi and English except Part-III.
There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates
are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the question.
Note:-I The Commission reserves the
right to add an additional Tier in the scheme of Examination.
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 19 June 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding cleaning of Ganga?
1. National Green Tribunal is a central agency for National Mission for Clean
Ganga
2. NGT plans to clean Ganga in one phase only
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
code,2015?
1. The Code creates time-bound processes for insolvency resolution of companies
and individuals. These processes will be completed within 180 days.
2. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) will adjudicate insolvency
resolution for companies.
3. The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) will adjudicate insolvency resolution for
individuals.
A. 1,2 only
B. 2,3 only
C. 1,3 only
D. All of the above
Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding inflation measurement in
India?
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 16 June 2017
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Ques- Which of the following is correct regarding Gorkhaland Territorial
Administration?
1. Its an autonomous administrative body for the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills
2. GTA presently has three hill subdivisions Darjeeling, Kurseong and Mirik and
some areas of Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling district and the whole of
Kalimpong district under its authority.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
Ques-
1. Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai was presented the Man Booker
International Prize for 2015.
2. The literary prize, worth £60,000 , is given to a living author of any
nationality who has published fiction either in English or in French.
Which of the following statements is/are true-?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Daily Questions Challenge for SSC CGL Exams - 12 June 2017
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Ques- With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the
following statements :
1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and
Russia.
2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ques- Who among the following is/are members of cabinet committee on security?
1. Prime Minister
2. Home Minister
3. External Affairs minister
4. All of the above
Ques- The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is much more powerful than the Bay
of Bengal branch because
a) Arabian sea is larger than the Bay of Bengal.
b) entire Arabian sea current advances towards India, whereas only a part of the
Bay of Bengal current enters India.
c) both (a) and (b)
d) none is correct because Bay of Bengal branch is more powerful.
