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  1. Flipkart, Alibaba, Amazon are examples ofAsked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2023
  2. A part of sum of Rs.1550 was lent at 5% and the rest at 8% p.a. simple interest. The total interest received after 3 years was Rs.300. What is the ratio of the money lent at 5% to that lent at 8% is?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024
  3. Which of the following is/are the Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) in India? 1. Life Insurance Corporation of India. 2. General Insurance Corporation of India 3. New India Assurance. Select the correct answer code:Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2024
  4. The difference of the simple interests received for Rs. 4500 from two different banks after 2.5 years is Rs. 450. The difference between their rates of interest isAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2019
  5. Match some of the Forbes top-50 list of 'Asia's Power Business Women 2015' with their organisation. List - I List - IIAsked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014
  6. Which of the following statements about the detailed corporate governance norms for listed companies issued in April 2014 by SEBI is/are correct ? 1. It provides for stricter disclosures and protection of investor rights, including equitable treatment for minority and foreign shareholders. 2. Under the new norms listed companies are required to provide the facility of e- voting to shareholders on all resolutions to be passed at general meetings. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CAPF 2014
  7. 'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks toAsked in UPSC IAS 2015
  8. In India, under cyber insurance for individuals, which of the following benefits are generally covered, in addition to payment for the loss of funds and other benefits ? 1. Cost of restoration of the computer system in case of malware disrupting access to one’s computer 2. Cost of a new computer if some miscreant willfully damages it, if proved so 3. Cost of hiring a specialized consultant to minimize the loss in case of cyber extortion 4. Cost of defence in the Court of Law if any third party files a suit Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC IAS 2020
  9. Inside trading is related to—Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2011 · UPPSC Upper Mains 2009
  10. Index ‘Residex’ is associated with :Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015
  11. "Principle of Indemnity" does not apply toAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009
  12. Under the Insurance Act, 1938 (as amended - 2002) a person may be registered as an insurer, if after inquiry the controller is satisfied as toAsked in Paper I 5
  13. is an approach under which services are delivered by the private sector while the responsibility for providing the service rests with the government.Asked in Asst. Town Planner 2022
  14. Why companies go for business process re- engineering with the help of technology ?Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2018
  15. Which among the followings are the major reasons for driving out sourcing? Technological innovation. Economic emergence of developing nations. The knowledge based economy. Favourable balance of payment. Select correct answer from the codes given below.Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2019
  16. Which one of the following industries is known as 'Sunrise Industry'?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2016
  17. India is a destination for global outsourcing. Which of the following is/are the more appropriate reason(s) for making the multinational corporations choose India for outsourcing their services? 1. Lower wage rate 2. Higher rate of unemployment 3. Availability of skilled human power 4. Cordial relationship with government Select the correct answer using the code given below:Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021
  18. The Government of India permitted the department of commerce to give focused attention to 12 identified "Champion Services" for promoting their development. These include 1. Construction and related engineering services 2. Environmental services 3. Information Technology and Information enabled servicesAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2019
  19. Who is the founder of WIPRO ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2016
  20. With reference to valuable I.T. Brands, which of the following statement is/are correct? 1. 'Accenture' is the most valuable Worldwide I.T. Brand in 2022 2. T.C.S. is No. 2 in global I.T. Services Brands in 2022 Selcet the correct answer from the code given below: Code:Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022
  21. The largest IT company in India is (as of June, 2021)Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2021
  22. Consider the following statements: In the last five years, Indian software exports have increased at a compound annual growth rate of about 60% The software and service industry in India registered an overall growth of about 28% in rupee terms during the year 2001-2002. Which of these statements is/are correct?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2003
  23. What is another name given to outsourcing?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2022
  24. The Information Technology industry of India has a great potentialAsked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023
  25. Which of the following is a reputed software company in India?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023