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RAM stands for-
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A: Random Access Memory
What is the noun of the word 'Beautify'?
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B: Beauty
Who is the famous painter of Guernica?
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D: picasso
Which SAARC country has the highest per capita income?
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D: Maldives
Which one of the following has been implemented recently by Bangladesh Bank to manage risk based capital adequacy for banks?
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C: Basel II
The 'Big Ben' is the ----
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A: Name given to the big clock of the British Parliament building.
Explanation:
The 'Big Ben' is the ---- Correct Answer Name given to the big clock of the British Parliament building. Big Ben is a tower clock known for its accuracy and for its massive hour bell. Strictly speaking, the name refers only to the bell, which weighs 15.1 tons (13.7 metric tons), but it is commonly associated with the whole clock tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, in the London borough of Westminster.
Which of the following is the main revenue generating source of Bangladesh Government?
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C: Value addes tax
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Which of the following is the main revenue generating source of Bangladesh Government? Correct Answer Value addes tax সরকারের আয়ের মূল উৎস - মূল্য সংযোজন কর।
The poem 'Runner' was written by ---
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D: Sukanta Bhattacharya
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The poem 'Runner' was written by --- Correct Answer Sukanta Bhattacharya Expose এর synonyms: uncover, reveal, show, display, exhibit, disclose, manifest, unveil, unmask, discover, bring to light।
On 10 April 1971, the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was formed through a proclamation of independence issued from ----
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D: Mujibnagar of Meherpur District
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On 10 April 1971, the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was formed through a proclamation of independence issued from ---- Correct Answer Mujibnagar of Meherpur District On 10 April 1971, the MNAs and MPAs who were able to meet together in Kolkata formed themselves into a constituent assembly in exile and drafted the Proclamation of Independence. The formal meeting of the constituent assembly was held on 17 April 1971 at Baidyanathtala (re - named Mujibnagar after the proclamation), a border area in the present Meherpur district, where Professor M Yusuf Ali, an MNA formally read out the Proclamation of Independence at a simple ceremony. With this declaration the newly formed Constituent Assembly was proclaimed supreme and sovereign authority of Bangladesh. The proclamation of Independence confirmed the Declaration of Independence made by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 25 March 1971.
Wimbledon is famous for ----
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A: Its tennis tournament
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Wimbledon is famous for ---- Correct Answer Its tennis tournament Gratis means without charge; free.
Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose is famous for his contribution in the field of ----
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B: Biology
The author of the 'Harry Porter' series is ----
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B: Jk Rowling
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The author of the 'Harry Porter' series is ---- Correct Answer Jk Rowling Equivocal - subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse; ambiguous.
The honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is ----
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A: Dr. Dipu Moni
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The honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh is ---- Correct Answer Dr. Dipu Moni Md. Shahriar Alam, M.P., Hon'ble state Minister for Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh born in 1970 in Chittagong and spent his early life in Lalmonirhat and Rajshahi.
The largest Planet in the solar system is ----
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B: Jupiter
The term secondary market is used in ----
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D: Stock Market
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The term secondary market is used in ---- Correct Answer Stock Market The secondary market is where investors buy and sell securities they already own. . The national exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the NASDAQ, are secondary markets.
The founder of the Grameen Bank is ----
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C: Fazle Hossain Abed
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The founder of the Grameen Bank is ---- Correct Answer Fazle Hossain Abed Grameen Bank originated in 1976, in the work of Professor Muhammad Yunus at University of Chittagong, who launched a research project to study how to design a credit delivery system to provide banking services to the rural poor. In October 1983 the Grameen Bank was authorised by national legislation to operate as an independent bank.
Which of the following is not a local bank?
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C: Habib Bank Ltd.
Explanation:
Which of the following is not a local bank? Correct Answer Habib Bank Ltd. The banking sector in Bangladesh consists of several types of institutions. Bangladesh Bank is the central bank of Bangladesh and the chief regulatory authority in the banking sector Pursuant to Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 the Government of Bangladesh reorganized the Dhaka Branch of the State Bank of Pakistan as the central bank of the country, and named it Bangladesh Bank with retrospective effect from 16 December 1971. Other than the Central Bank itself, banks in Bangladesh are primarily categorized into two types: Scheduled and Non - Scheduled banks.
Dhaka is known as the city of ----
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C: Mosques
Letter of Credit (LC) is a banking instrument used for -----
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C: Export-Import
Explanation:
Letter of Credit (LC) is a banking instrument used for ----- Correct Answer Export-Import A letter of credit (LC), also known as a documentary credit or bankers commercial credit, or letter of undertaking (LoU), is a payment mechanism used in international trade to provide an economic guarantee from a creditworthy bank to an exporter of goods.
In Y2K, K stands for -----
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A: Thousand
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In Y2K, K stands for ----- Correct Answer Thousand The flaw, faced by computer programmers and users all over the world on January 1, 2000, is also known as the "millennium bug." (The letter K, which stands for kilo (a unit of 1000), is commonly used to represent the number 1,000. So, Y2K stands for Year 2000.)
The UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights is called ----
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B: ILO
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The UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights is called ---- Correct Answer ILO The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. The ILO was founded in 1919 and became the first specialized agency of the United Nations in 1946.
Which country does not have access to the sea?
Correct Answer:
A: Nepal
Explanation:
Which country does not have access to the sea? Correct Answer Nepal The maritime trading system has played a vital role in the economic development of the ESCAP region, but twelve of ESCAP's member countries have no direct access to the sea. Four of these —Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Nepal — are amongst the least developed countries of Asia.
A doctor who deals with the medical care of children is called a/an ----
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C: Pediatrician
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A doctor who deals with the medical care of children is called a/an ---- Correct Answer Pediatrician A pediatrician is medical doctor who manages the physical, behavioral, and mental care for children from birth until age 18. A pediatrician is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of childhood illnesses, from minor health problems to serious diseases.
CNG is the abbreviation of ----
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B: Compressed Natural Gas
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CNG is the abbreviation of ---- Correct Answer Compressed Natural Gas Compressed natural gas is a fuel that can be used in place of petrol (gasoline), diesel fuel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). CNG combustion produces fewer undesirable gases than the aforementioned fuels. In comparison to other fuels, natural gas poses less of a threat in the event of a spill, because it is lighter than air and disperses quickly when released. Biomethane — refined biogas from anaerobic digestion or landfills — can be used.
The currency of Japan is -----
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B: Yen
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The currency of Japan is ----- Correct Answer Yen unceremonious /adj/ আলৌকিকতাহীন
মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের কোন প্রেসিডেন্ট ১২ বছর ক্ষমতায় অধিষ্ঠিত ছিলেন?
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খ: ফ্রাঙ্কলিন রুজভেল্ট
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মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের কোন প্রেসিডেন্ট ১২ বছর ক্ষমতায় অধিষ্ঠিত ছিলেন? সঠিক উত্তর ফ্রাঙ্কলিন রুজভেল্ট যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে সবচেয়ে বেশি সময় ক্ষমতায় ছিলেন ডেমােক্র্যাট দল থেকে নির্বাচিত ৩২ তম প্রেসিডেন্ট ফ্রাঙ্কলিন ডি রুজভেল্ট। তিনি তিন মেয়াদে ১৯৩৩ থেকে ১৯৪৫ পর্যন্ত ১২ বছর ক্ষমতায় ছিলেন। তার সময়েই শুরু হয় দ্বিতীয় বিশ্বযুদ্ধ। হ্যারি এস ট্রুম্যান ডেমোক্র্যাট দল থেকে নির্বাচিত যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ৩৩ তম প্রেসিডেন্ট। তিনি ক্ষমতায় ছিলেন ১৯৪৫ - ১৯৫৩ সাল পর্যন্ত ২ মেয়াদে ৮ বছর। তার আদেশেই হিরোশিমা ও নাগাসাকিতে পারমাণবিক হামলা চালানো হয়।
The former name of Sri Lanka was :
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A: Ceylon
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The former name of Sri Lanka was : Correct Answer Ceylon Sri Lanka's government has decided to change the names of all state institutions still bearing the nation's former British colonial name, Ceylon. The government wants the country's modern name to be used instead. The decision comes 39 years after the country was renamed Sri Lanka.
কোন পরিষদের সুপারিশক্রমে জাতিসংঘে নতুন সদস্য গ্রহণ করা হয়?
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গ: নিরাপত্তা পরিষদ
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কোন পরিষদের সুপারিশক্রমে জাতিসংঘে নতুন সদস্য গ্রহণ করা হয়? সঠিক উত্তর নিরাপত্তা পরিষদ জাতিসংঘের নতুন সদস্য গ্রহণ করা হয় সাধারণ পরিষদের সদস্যদের ভোটের মাধ্যমে। তবে চূড়ান্তভাবে সদস্য গ্রহণের পূর্বে জাতিসংঘের নিরাপত্তা পরিষদের সুপারিশের প্রয়োজন হয়।
The current Managing Director of IMF is--.
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A: Christine Lagarde
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The current Managing Director of IMF is--. Correct Answer Christine Lagarde Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, from Bulgaria, is Managing Director and Chairman of the Executive Board from October 1, 2019
Dilma Rouseff has been elected as the new President of-
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C: Brazil
Which country has the highest investment in Bangladesh?
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C: China
'Over the Counter' (OTC) market has been introduced in Bangladesh in-
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C: 2009
Which of the following sector earns the highest foreign currency for Bangladesh?
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B: Garments
The current bank rate of Bangladesh is-
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D: 5%
Who won the Nobel prize in economics in 2010?
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A: Peter A. Diamond
William Shakespeare authored :
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D: King lear
Explanation:
William Shakespeare authored : Correct Answer King lear William Shakespeare authored “King lear”
According to Standard and poor's (S&P), the sovereign credit rating of Bangladesh is-
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D: BB-
Letter of credit (LC) is -
Correct Answer:
C: An instrument issued by a purchaser to guarantee payment.
Explanation:
Letter of credit (LC) is - Correct Answer An instrument issued by a purchaser to guarantee payment. A letter of credit, or "credit letter" is a letter from a bank guaranteeing that a buyer's payment to a seller will be received on time and for the correct amount. In the event that the buyer is unable to make a payment on the purchase, the bank will be required to cover the full or remaining amount of the purchase.
CAMEL rating is a system that -
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A: Assigns a numerical rating to banks
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CAMEL rating is a system that - Correct Answer Assigns a numerical rating to banks The CAMELS rating system assesses the strength of a bank through six categories. CAMELS is an acronym for capital adequacy, assets, management capability, earnings, liquidity, sensitivity. The rating system is on a scale of one to five, with one being the best rating and five being the worst rating.
Which one is not the part of World Bank Group?
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C: IMF
Explanation:
Which one is not the part of World Bank Group? Correct Answer IMF World Bank group = IBRD + IDA + ICSID + IFC + MIGA
Which type of account gives lowest rate of return ?
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C: Current account
What is the last country that got out of LDC (Least Developed Countries)?
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C: Maldives
Explanation:
What is the last country that got out of LDC (Least Developed Countries)? Correct Answer Maldives Vanuatu has graduated from LDC category in 2020.Bhutan is waiting for the graduation in 2023.So, the latest country is Vanuatu.( Date updated : 18 /01/2023)
ATM stands for
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B: Automated teller machine
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ATM stands for Correct Answer Automated teller machine An automated teller machine (ATM) is an electronic banking outlet that allows customers to complete basic transactions without the aid of a branch representative or teller.
The worst nuclear power plant accident so far occurred in -
Correct Answer:
C: Chernobil
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The worst nuclear power plant accident so far occurred in - Correct Answer Chernobil Worldwide, many nuclear accidents and serious incidents have occurred before and since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. Two thirds of these mishaps occurred in the US. The French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) has concluded that technical innovation cannot eliminate the risk of human errors in nuclear plant operation.
NAFTA stands for-
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B: North American Free Trade Agreement
Explanation:
NAFTA stands for- Correct Answer North American Free Trade Agreement The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a treaty between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, which agrees to remove trade barriers between them. Features of NAFTA include the elimination of tariffs on imports and exports between the three countries.
What is the next letter is the series : O T T F F S S
Correct Answer:
A: O
Bank rate means -
Correct Answer:
A: Interest rate at which Bangladesh Bank lend money to other Banks
Explanation:
Bank rate means - Correct Answer Interest rate at which Bangladesh Bank lend money to other Banks Bank rate is the rate charged by the central bank for lending funds to commercial banks. Higher bank rate will translate to higher lending rates by the banks. In order to curb liquidity, the central bank can resort to raising the bank rate and vice versa.
Which is not s colour of rainbow?
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D: Magenta
Explanation:
Which is not s colour of rainbow? Correct Answer Magenta A rainbow is a meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. It takes the form of a multicoloured circular arc. Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of sky directly opposite the Sun.
আর্ন্তজাতিক অপরাধ আদালতের সদর দফতর কোথায় অবস্থিত?
Correct Answer:
ক: দি হেগ
Explanation:
আর্ন্তজাতিক অপরাধ আদালতের সদর দফতর কোথায় অবস্থিত? সঠিক উত্তর দি হেগ ব্যাখাঃ আন্তজার্তিক অপরাধ আদালতের সদর দপ্তর নেদারল্যান্ড এর "হেগ শহরে" অবস্থিত। এটির কার্যক্রম শুরু হয় ১ জুলাই ২০০২ থেকে। এর বর্তমান সদস্য সংখ্যা ১২৩।
Which is not an instrument of Government borrowing?
Correct Answer:
B: Fixed Deposit