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  1. How much was the Foreign reserves of India, as on August 1st, 2014?








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    After rising for eight consecutive weeks, India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $ 573.5 million to $ 319.99 billion in the week to August 1 on the back of a major drop in foreign currency assets.

    Correct Option: A

    After rising for eight consecutive weeks, India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $ 573.5 million to $ 319.99 billion in the week to August 1 on the back of a major drop in foreign currency assets.

  1. Which of the following pact is on track between India and Japan?








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    India and Japan are looking at a special arrangement to reconcile the differences over the non-proliferation issue in a bid to seal a Nuclear pact.

    Correct Option: B

    India and Japan are looking at a special arrangement to reconcile the differences over the non-proliferation issue in a bid to seal a Nuclear pact.

  1. Recently, a new term "Fragile Five" is being used to describe countries that have witnessed economic turmoil in recent years. Which of the following is not included in the list?








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    "Fragile Five" countries are Turkey, Brazil, India, South Africa and Indonesia. The term is coined by a research analyst Morgan Stanley who identifies that these countries have become too dependent on skittish foreign investment to finance their growth ambitions.

    Correct Option: C

    "Fragile Five" countries are Turkey, Brazil, India, South Africa and Indonesia. The term is coined by a research analyst Morgan Stanley who identifies that these countries have become too dependent on skittish foreign investment to finance their growth ambitions.

  1. The Union government has recently given its approval for setting up the first ESDM (electronic system design and manufacturing) in which city?








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    ESDM is the fastest growing segment of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and is projected to be a $400 billion industry by the end of this decade.

    Correct Option: B

    ESDM is the fastest growing segment of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and is projected to be a $400 billion industry by the end of this decade.

  1. Who among the following is the chairman of the recently constituted 7th Pay Commission?








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    Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur former Supreme Court Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur has been appointed as the Chairman of the 7th Pay Commission.

    Correct Option: A

    Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur former Supreme Court Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur has been appointed as the Chairman of the 7th Pay Commission.