Online GK Quiz - 4 May 2013

1. In which state is the "Talcher Heavy Water Project" is situated?
[Category: Civil Services Exams GK]
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamilnadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Andhra Pradesh


2. Which of the following names is NOT closely associated with space programme of India or any other country?
[Category: Science and Technology GK]
[A] SCOPE
[B]CARTOSAT
[C]NLS-5
[D]RUBIN-8


3. Which of the following was theme of the Olympic Torch?
[Category: Sports GK]
[A] Journey of Peace
[B]Journey of Harmony
[C]Green World Clean World
[D]Jorney of Hunger free World


4. What is Bank Rate?
[Category: Banking Exams GK]
[A] Rate at which RBI purchases or rediscounts bills of exchange of commercial banks
[B] Interest rate allowed by commercial banks on their deposits
[C] Interest rate at which RBI lends money to banks against government securities
[D] Interest rate charged by commercial banks from borrowers


5. The Indian Standard Time is determined by the __________ longitudes.
[Category: UPSC Exam GK]
[A] 82.5° E
[B] 83.5° E
[C] 84.5° E
[D] 85.5° E