Talent Hunt Answers 11/07/2018

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1. Which country is hosting the 8th International Convention of Saurashtra Patel Cultural Samaj 2018?

[A] United States

[B] Brazil

[C] South Africa

[D] India

Correct Answer: A [United States]

Notes:

The 8th International Convention of Saurashtra Patel Cultural Samaj 2018 has started in California, United States on July 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed International Convention through video conferencing on July 6. He appealed to NRI community to motivate at least five foreign families to visit India every year for Bharat Darshan.This can pave a new way to serve the purpose of Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat Abhiyan, ultimately providing a great boost to India’s tourism development.He also talked about how NRIs can contribute to the success of Mahatma Gandhi’s dream, Swachh Bharat. He also appealed to the NRI community to work towards the dream of creating a New India.2. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched ‘GST Verify’ app to protect interest of consumers. The app is developed by whom?

 

2. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched ‘GST Verify’ app to protect interest of consumers. The app is developed by whom?

[A] Sanjukta Parashar

[B] Manish Shanker Sharma

[C] B Raghu Kiran

D] Shivdeep Lande

Correct Answer: C [B Raghu Kiran]

Notes:

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a mobile app ‘GST Verify’ to protect interest of consumers.It is an android app to verify if the person collecting GST from the consumer is eligible to collect it or not. It also provides the details of the person/company collecting GST. This app, developed by B Raghu Kiran joint commissioner GST Hyderabad, can be used all across the country. Here, after downloading the app, customers can check the bill if there is any GST amount mentioned, if yes verify through this app if she/he is genuinely registered person or not.This will help customers save the amount shown as tax from the fraudster if he is cheating them3. UNESCO has signed pact with which state government to set up Design University for Gaming?

3. UNESCO has signed pact with which state government to set up Design University for Gaming?

[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B] Karnataka

[C] Punjab

[D] Assam

Correct Answer:A [Andhra Pradesh]

Notes:

The Andhra Pradesh government and the delegates of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have recently signed a pact for the establishment of a Gaming Digital Learning Hub in the state. As per agreement, UNESCO will soon set up the Design University for Gaming in Visakhapatnam. For the installation of the university, UNESCO has asked the state government to allocate 100 acres of land in Visakhapatnam for developing the city as International Gaming and Digital Learning Hub.  The hub is being seen as potential medium for creating around 50,000 jobs in 10 years. The UNESCO delegates stated that Gaming Technology will be the best source of income in future and IT giants like UBSoft, Samsung, Microsoft etc are ready to establish their centres in Visakhapatnam.4. Which of the following will become the first central paramilitary force to opt for e-ticketing instead of Railway warrant?

4. Which of the following will become the first central paramilitary force to opt for e-ticketing instead of Railway warrant?

[A] Assam Rifles

[B] National Security Guard

[C] Central Reserve Police Force

[D] Sashastra Seema Bal

Correct Answer: B [National Security Guard]

Notes:

The National Security Guard (NSG) will be the first central paramilitary force to opt for e-ticketing instead of the railway warrant under an agreement signed with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The MoU was signed between NSG and IRCTC at the headquarters of the special force in New Delhi. This system will eliminate the need for carrying railway warrants by the NSG personnel. Under the MOU, the IRCTC will extend the ticketing facility to the NSG headquarters and it may be later provided to the field units. A railway warrant is a voucher issued for train travel for certain categories such as government employees, security force personnel and retirees at subsidised rates or free of charge, exchangeable for a ticket.5. Who has been appointed as new Chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI)?

5.Who has been appointed as new Chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI)?

[A] Naveen Surya

[B] Arif Sheikh

[C] P Sreelekha

[D] Vishwas Patel

Correct Answer: D [Vishwas Patel]

Notes:
Vishwas Patel, who is Director at Infibeam Avenues, has been appointed as new Chairman of Payments Council of India (PCI), the apex body representing the companies in the payments and settlement system. He succeeded Naveen Surya, who has been elevated to the post of Chairman Emeritus. PCI has also announced the appointment of Loney Antony, Managing Director, Hitachi Payment Services as its new Co-Chairman. PCI was formed under the aegis of Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI] in 2013 to cater the needs of the digital payment industry.