General Awareness - Questions and Answers

926. Hutchison Whampao, the telecommunications major, is headquartered in

927. The European Union has set a limit of financial deficit to be observed by the members of the European Union. The limit of the deficit in any country should not be more than

928. Which among the following banks is likely to have a tie-up with the Robo Bank of the Netherlands ?

929. Which among the following statements is not true about the growth rate of Indian economy ? 1. The growth rate of Indian economy recorded at 7.5% was the highest in 1996-97. 2. During all these years, the average growth rate has been 6.5%. 3. For the 10th Five-Year Plan, the targetted growth rate is 8%, which is much less than the real target. 4. There are very few national economies, which have registered 5% growth over the last 4-5 years. However, India has achieved this feat in spite of East Asian crisis, some sanctions imposed against it, natural calamities such as drought in some parts of the country and the Kargil war.

930. Which of the following statements about the UNs latest population data reports is TRUE ? 1. The report projects the impact of HIV/AIDS and lower fertility rates on the developing world. 2. World population estimates for 2050 are now expected to reach at the level of 5 billion approximately. 3. In most of the developing nations the facility level is likely to fall below replacement level.