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Which of the following is the largest island in Bangladesh?
Correct Answer:
D: Bhola
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Which of the following is the largest island in Bangladesh? Correct Answer Bhola Bhola Island (also called Dakhin Shahbazpur) is the largest island of Bangladesh with an area of 1441 km². It is most of the land area of Bhola District in Barisal Division.
Stock Exchanges of Bangladesh operate under the direct control of ------
Correct Answer:
D: SEC
Explanation:
Stock Exchanges of Bangladesh operate under the direct control of ------ Correct Answer SEC The capital market is regulated by Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
'Oeration Search Light' was launched against the civilians of which country?
Correct Answer:
D: Bangladesh
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'Oeration Search Light' was launched against the civilians of which country? Correct Answer Bangladesh Operation Searchlight The ruthless and brutal armed operation undertaken by the Pakistan army on 25 March 1971 in order to curb the movement of the freedom loving Bangalis against the autocratic rule of the Pakistani rulers. It was termed as 'Operation Searchlight' by the military authority. The purpose of this operation was to arrest or kill the distinguished Awami League leaders, student leaders and Bangali intellectuals in the main cities of the then East Pakistan including Dhaka, to disarm the Bangali personnels of military, para military and police forces and to capture armoury, radio station and telephone exchange, thereby to take over the control of the province of East Pakistan by ruthlessly curbing the non - cooperation movement headed by Bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman. Military operations were being taken under 'Operation Searchlight' on and from 11 - 30 pm of 25 March to middle of May in all the big towns of the province.
What is the capital of Colombia?
Correct Answer:
A: Bogota
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What is the capital of Colombia? Correct Answer Bogota Bogota officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santa Fe de Bogotá during the colonial period and between 1991 and 2000, is the capital and largest city of Colombia, administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of the department of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia. It is the political, economic, administrative and industrial centre of the country.
Since the independence, which country has provided the highest donation to Bangladesh ----
Correct Answer:
A: Japan
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Since the independence, which country has provided the highest donation to Bangladesh ---- Correct Answer Japan Major commodity aid donors to Bangladesh include Japan, Germany, Netherlands, UK and USA. Project aid comprises the largest share of foreign aid inflows into Bangladesh. Total commitment of project aid to the country during 1972 - 1999 was $26.17 billion, of which $18.84 billion was disbursed during the same period.
What is the birth place of Hitler?
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A: Austria
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What is the birth place of Hitler? Correct Answer Austria Adolf Hitler 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian - born German politician who was the dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming Chancellor in 1933 and then assuming the title of Führer und Reichskanzler in 1934. During his dictatorship from 1933 to 1945, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust, the genocide of about 6 million Jews and millions of other victims.
Which Asian country belongs to the G-7 countries?
Correct Answer:
A: Japan
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Which Asian country belongs to the G-7 countries? Correct Answer Japan The Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The heads of government of the member states, as well as the representatives of the European Union, meet at the annual G7 Summit.
which country organized the first under water cabinet Meeting in the world?
Correct Answer:
B: Maldives
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which country organized the first under water cabinet Meeting in the world? Correct Answer Maldives পানির নিচে মালদ্বীপে প্রথম মন্ত্রিসভার বৈঠক অনুষ্ঠিত হয়। জলবায়ু পরিবর্তনের ব্যাপারে বিশ্ববাসীর নজর কাড়তে এই অভিনব কাজ করেছে মালদ্বীপ সরকার। প্রেসিডেন্ট মোহাম্মাদ নাশিদ ও তার ডেপুটি মোহাম্মাদ ওয়াহিদ সহ ১২ জনের মত সমুদ্রের ২০ ফুট নিচে সভা করেন।
How many women got the Nobel Prize in the year 2009?
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A: 5
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How many women got the Nobel Prize in the year 2009? Correct Answer 5 ১৯০১ খ্রীষ্টাব্দে নোবেল পুরস্কার প্রবর্তিত হয়। মোট ৬ টি বিষয়ে নোবেল পুরস্কার প্রদান করা হয়। ২০০৯ সালে মোট ৫ জন নোবেল পুরস্কার লাভ করেন। তারা হলেন - এলিজাবেথ হেলেন ব্ল্যাকবার্ন, আডা ইয়োনাথ, ক্যারল গ্রেইডার, হের্টা মুলার, এলিনর অস্ত্রম।
21st February is the same date of - according to Bengali Calendar.
Correct Answer:
D: 8th Falgun
The headquarter of Asian Development Bank is situated in ---
Correct Answer:
A: Manila
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The headquarter of Asian Development Bank is situated in --- Correct Answer Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in the city of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. The company also maintains 31 field offices around the world to promote social and economic development in Asia.
what is the serial of Barack Obama as US president?
Correct Answer:
A: 44th
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what is the serial of Barack Obama as US president? Correct Answer 44th বারাক ওবামা মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ৪৪ তম রাষ্ট্রপতি। ২০১২ খ্রীষ্টাব্দের নভেম্বরে তিনি ২য় বারের মত মার্কিন রাষ্ট্রপতি নির্বাচিত হন। ৯ অক্টোবর, ২০০৯ সালে তিনি শান্তিতে নোবেল পুরস্কার লাভ করেন। ২০১৭ সালের ২০ জানুয়ারি তিনি প্রেসিডেন্ট পদ থেকে অবসর নেন।
which country called the 'playground of Europe'?
Correct Answer:
A: switzerland
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which country called the 'playground of Europe'? Correct Answer switzerland playground of Europe - বলা হয় সুইজারল্যান্ড কে। সুইজারল্যান্ড ইউরোপ মহাদেশে অবস্থিত একটি রাষ্ট্র, তবে এটি ইউরোপীয় ইউনিয়নের সদস্য নয়। এর মুদ্রার নাম সুইস ফ্রাংক। এটি পৃথিবীর ধনী রাষ্ট্রসমূহের মধ্যে অন্যতম। এর রাজধানী বের্ন এবং বৃহত্তম শহর জুরিখ।
SAARC secretariat is situated at ----
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A: Katmandu
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SAARC secretariat is situated at ---- Correct Answer Katmandu Secretary - General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is head of a SAARC Secretariat, which is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. SAARC is an economic and geopolitical union between the eight South Asian member nations, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Secretary - General is appointed for a three - year term by election by a council of Ministers from member states. Secretary - General is assisted by eight deputies, one from each nation, who also reside in Kathmandu.
Head Office of ILO is located in-----
Correct Answer:
C: Geneva
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Head Office of ILO is located in----- Correct Answer Geneva The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice through setting international labour standards. Founded in October 1919 under the League of Nations, it is the first and oldest specialised agency of the UN. The ILO has 187 member states: 186 out of 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland,
when was the Geneva Convention on prisoners of war signed?
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A: August 12, 1949
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when was the Geneva Convention on prisoners of war signed? Correct Answer August 12, 1949 আজ থেকে ১৫০ বছর আগে যুদ্ধক্ষেত্রে আহত ও অসুস্থ সেনাদের শ্রুশ্রূষার জন্য প্রথম জেনেভা কনভেনশন গৃহিত হয়। এর ই ধারাবাহিকতায় ২য় বিশ্বযুদ্ধের ভয়াবহতায় মর্মাহত হয়ে ১৯৪৯ সালের ১২ আগস্ট চারটি জেনেভা কনভেনশনে দুনিয়ার রাষ্ট্রগুলো একমত পোষণ করে।
Which organization or agency issues Two Taka note in Bangladesh?
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C: Ministry of Finance
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Which organization or agency issues Two Taka note in Bangladesh? Correct Answer Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance Artho Montronaloya) is a ministry of Bangladesh. The ministry is responsible for state finance, including the state budget, taxation and economic policy in Bangladesh. It is led by the Finance Minister of Bangladesh. The department must report to the Parliament of Bangladesh.
The headquarter of the Arab League is in-
Correct Answer:
A: Cairo
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The headquarter of the Arab League is in- Correct Answer Cairo ১৯৪৫ সালের ২২ মার্চ আরব লীগ গঠিত হয়। মিশরের রাজধানী কায়রোতে এর সদর দপ্তর অবস্থিত। এদের সরকারি ভাষা আরবি। এর সদস্য রাষ্ট্র ২২ টি।
How many centimeters make a meter?
Correct Answer:
D: 100
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How many centimeters make a meter? Correct Answer 100 1 Meter (m) is equal to 100 centimeters (cm). To convert meters to cm, multiply the meter value by 100. For example, to calculate how many centimeters is 2 meters, multiply 2 by 100, that makes 200 cm is 2 m.
In which year did the government of Bangladesh nationalized the insurance industry?
Correct Answer:
A: 1972
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In which year did the government of Bangladesh nationalized the insurance industry? Correct Answer 1972 In 1972, the government of Bangladesh nationalized insurance industry by the Bangladesh Insurance (Nationalisation) Order 1972.
Which of the following insurance products is not offered by Sadharan Bima Corporation?
Correct Answer:
A: Health
Explanation:
Which of the following insurance products is not offered by Sadharan Bima Corporation? Correct Answer Health Sadharan Bima Corporation (popularly known as SBC) is the one and only state - owned non - life insurer and reinsurer in Bangladesh under the Ministry of Finance, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Both Sadharan Bima Corporation, the non - life insurer, and Jiban Bima Corporation, the life insurer, were created under the Insurance Corporation Act (Act No. VI) of 1973 of Bangladesh.
who is the father of "Green Revolution'?
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D: Norman Borlaug
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who is the father of "Green Revolution'? Correct Answer Norman Borlaug সবুজ বিপ্লবের জনক মার্কিন কৃষিবিজ্ঞানী এবং শান্তিতে নোবেল বিজয়ী " নরম্যান বোরলাউগ"। বোরলাউগ ৫ জনের মধ্যে একজন যিনি নোবেল শান্তি পুরস্কার, প্রেসিডেন্সিয়াল মেডেল অফ ফ্রিডম, কংগ্রেসনাল গোল্ড মেডেল তিনটি পদক লাভ করেছেন। এছাড়া তিনি পদ্মভূষণ সম্মাননা লাভ করেন।
Sadharan Bima Corporation is entitled to -- of public sector insurance business in Bangladesh.
Correct Answer:
D: 50%
Explanation:
Sadharan Bima Corporation is entitled to -- of public sector insurance business in Bangladesh. Correct Answer 50% Now As per Insurance Corporation Act 2019, under section - 16, Sadharan Bima Corporation has solely right to underwrite 100% Public Property Non - life Business and 50% of Business is to be equally distributed among the private sector non - life insurance companies who, on the other hand, compulsorily re - insure half of their.
The term GDP stands for ---
Correct Answer:
C: Gross Domestic Product
Explanation:
The term GDP stands for --- Correct Answer Gross Domestic Product Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period. GDP (nominal) per capita does not, however, reflect differences in the cost of living and the inflation rates of the countries; therefore, using a basis of GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is arguably more useful when comparing living standards between nations, while nominal GDP is more useful comparing national economies on the international market.
One US Dollar is equivalent to approximately to Taka ----
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D: 60
Which one is usually bigger, GNP, GDP, or NNP?
Correct Answer:
B: GNP
Explanation:
Which one is usually bigger, GNP, GDP, or NNP? Correct Answer GNP GNP is an abbreviation for Gross national product, which is a measure of economic well - being of a cohort of citizens with the same nationality in a given period of time. For instance, if an Italian national earns her salary in Spain it would count towards Italian gross national product.
Sadharan Bima Corporation has a market share of over ---- of the total premium income of the insurance market of Bangladesh.
Correct Answer:
A: 20%
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Sadharan Bima Corporation has a market share of over ---- of the total premium income of the insurance market of Bangladesh. Correct Answer 20% In the year 1984 Bangladesh Government allowed insurance Companies in the private sector and to that effect promulgated the insurance Corporations (Amendment) Ordinance 1984. SBC has a market share of over 20 % of the total premium income of the insurance market of Bangladesh.
WEF stands for
Correct Answer:
A: World Economic Forum
Explanation:
WEF stands for Correct Answer World Economic Forum WEF stands for World Economic Forum. এটি জেনেভা ভিত্তিক অলাভজনক সংস্থা। বিশেষ করে প্রতি বছর সুইজারল্যান্ড এর ডাভোসে এর সভা অনুষ্ঠানের জন্য সংগঠনটি পরিচিত। এর সদর দপ্তর সুইজারল্যান্ড এর কলগনিতে।
The Victory Day of Bangladesh is on ----
Correct Answer:
D: 16th December
Explanation:
The Victory Day of Bangladesh is on ---- Correct Answer 16th December Victory day (Bijôy Dibôs) is a national holiday in Bangladesh celebrated on December 16 to commemorate the victory of the Bangladesh forces over the Pakistani forces in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The Commanding officer of the Pakistani Forces General AAK Niazi surrendered with his forces to the allied forces of Bangladesh, which marked the end of the 9 month - long Bangladesh Liberation War and 1971 Bangladesh genocide and official secession of East Pakistan into Bangladesh.
We open account (s) with a commercial bank for purpose of -----
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D: All of these
Explanation:
We open account (s) with a commercial bank for purpose of ----- Correct Answer All of these A commercial bank is a financial institution which accepts deposits from the public and gives loans for the purposes of consumption and investment to make profit It can also refer to a bank, or a division of a large bank, which deals with corporations or large/middle - sized business to differentiate it from a retail bank and an investment bank. Commercial banks include private sector banks and public sector banks.
Which is not a source of Govt. revenue?
Correct Answer:
D: All are source of Govt. revenue
The financial year for the national budget is -----
Correct Answer:
C: July-June
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The financial year for the national budget is ----- Correct Answer July-June A government budget is a document prepared by the government and/or other political entity presenting its anticipated tax revenues (Inheritance tax, income tax, corporation tax, import taxes) and proposed spending/expenditure (Healthcare, Education, Defence, Roads, State Benefit) for the coming financial year. In most parliamentary systems, the budget is presented to the lower house of the legislature and often requires approval of the legislature. Financial budget is july - june.
Insurance is a system of-
Correct Answer:
C: Spreading risk
Explanation:
Insurance is a system of- Correct Answer Spreading risk Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss. It is a form of risk management, primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent or uncertain loss. The amount of money charged by the insurer to the policyholder for the coverage set forth in the insurance policy is called the premium.
To allow insurance companies in private sector, 'The insurance corporatin Act 1973' was amended in the year-
Correct Answer:
C: 1984
Explanation:
To allow insurance companies in private sector, 'The insurance corporatin Act 1973' was amended in the year- Correct Answer 1984 The Insurance Corporations Act 1973 was amended in 1984 to allow insurance companies in the private sector to operate side by side with Sadharan Bima Corporation and Jiban Bima Corporation. The restrictions were considered not congenial to the development of private sector business in insurance.
The insurance policy that covers risk of robbery or theft for cash on Counter which may also be provided for Stamps securities, money orders, postal orders etc is called-
Correct Answer:
D: All of these
What is the minimum age for becoming a voter in Bangladesh?
Correct Answer:
C: 18 years
The primary income source of a insurance company is-
Correct Answer:
A: Premium receipts
Explanation:
The primary income source of a insurance company is- Correct Answer Premium receipts The principal source of revenue for insurers is from insurance premiums, while the largest component of cost for insurers is claim payments. In most years, insurers actually pay more in claims and associated expenses than they earn in premiums, resulting in an underwriting loss.
Which of the following insurance products covers the exporters against losses resulting from both commercial and non-commercial (political) risks in respect of goods sold to foreign buyers on credit?
Correct Answer:
A: Export Credit Guarantee Scheme
Dow Jones is related to
Correct Answer:
D: Stock Market
Explanation:
Dow Jones is related to Correct Answer Stock Market Dow Jones is related to Stock Market.Dow Jones & company is the firm founded by Charles Dow, Edward Jones and Charles Bergstresser in 1882.Charles Dow and Edward Jones ran the company themselves and built a reputation for integrity.
How many countries are current members of FIFA ?
Correct Answer:
B: 209
Explanation:
How many countries are current members of FIFA ? Correct Answer 209 FIFA - Federation of International Football Association. এর সদর দপ্তর সুইজারল্যান্ডের জুরিখ শহরে অবস্থিত। এর বর্তমান প্রেসিডেন্ট জিয়ান্নি ইনফান্তিনো। ফিফার বর্তমান সদস্য সংখ্যা ২০৯ টি। সর্বশেষ সদস্য দক্ষিণ সুদান, ২৫ মে ২০১২।
Functions of Bangladesh Bank do not include ----
Correct Answer:
B: Giving loans for house building
Explanation:
Functions of Bangladesh Bank do not include ---- Correct Answer Giving loans for house building The Bangladesh Bank performs all the functions that a central bank in any country is expected to perform. Such functions include maintaining price stability through economic and monetary policy measures, managing the country's foreign exchange and gold reserve, and regulating the banking sector of the country. Like all other central banks, Bangladesh Bank is both the government's banker and the banker's bank, a "lender of last resort".
Which of the following insurance products is offered by 'Bangladesh Insurance Academy'?
Correct Answer:
A: Fire insurance
Explanation:
Which of the following insurance products is offered by 'Bangladesh Insurance Academy'? Correct Answer Fire insurance Bangladesh Insurance Academy (BIA), established in 1973, is the only public training institute imparting insurance training and education for the insurance professionals of the country. The management of the academy is vested in a board formed by the government. The academy also provides tailor - made insurance training for the insurance operators in Bangladesh. Additionally it organizes customized training sessions, seminars, symposiums and conferences on issues relating to the insurance sector of Bangladesh.
Life insurance companies mainly provide benefits to the beneficiary of a policy upon
Correct Answer:
C: Policyholder's
Explanation:
Life insurance companies mainly provide benefits to the beneficiary of a policy upon Correct Answer Policyholder's Life insurance (or life assurance, especially in the Commonwealth of Nations) is a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurer or assurer, where the insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of money (the benefit) in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person (often the policy holder). Depending on the contract, other events such as terminal illness or critical illness can also trigger payment. The policy holder typically pays a premium, either regularly or as one lump sum. Other expenses, such as funeral expenses, can also be included in the benefits.
Which of the following insurance products was discontinued by Sadharan Bima Corporation in the 90's?
Correct Answer:
D: Corp
Explanation:
Which of the following insurance products was discontinued by Sadharan Bima Corporation in the 90's? Correct Answer Corp Sadharan Bima Corporation (popularly known as SBC) is the one and only state - owned non - life insurer and reinsurer in Bangladesh under the Ministry of Finance, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Both Sadharan Bima Corporation, the non - life insurer, and Jiban Bima Corporation, the life insurer, were created under the Insurance Corporation Act (Act No. VI) of 1973 of Bangladesh.
What is the current statutory Liquidity Reserve requirement (SLR) rate for the commercial banks set by Bangladesh Bank?
Correct Answer:
A: 19%
Bangladesh received MDG goal award-2010 for its remarkable achievements in :
Correct Answer:
A: reducing child mortality rate
According to a 2010 survey of Transparency International the position of Bangladesh as one of the most corrupt country is-
Correct Answer:
C: 12th
The organization of the South East Asian Countries is known as-
Correct Answer:
B: ASEAN
Explanation:
The organization of the South East Asian Countries is known as- Correct Answer ASEAN Association of South East Asian Nations এর সংক্ষিপ্ত রূপঃ ASEAN আসিয়ানের সদর দপ্তরঃ জাকার্তা, ইন্দোনেশিয়া। প্রতিষ্ঠাকালঃ ৮ আগস্ট ১৯৬৭ সাল।
What is the biggest fall that DSE index has ever experienced?
Correct Answer:
A: 600 points
The capital city of the newly independent African country 'South Sudan' is-
Correct Answer:
C: Joba
Explanation:
The capital city of the newly independent African country 'South Sudan' is- Correct Answer Joba দক্ষিণ সুদানের রাজধানী - Juba