GA Revision for RRB PO/Clerk, EPFO, IBPS PO/Clerk and Other Exams – 597

GA Revision Questions for RRB PO /Clerk, EPFO, IBPS PO/Clerk and Other exams.

1. Where is the HQ of Ola ?
   A)Bengaluru
   B)Mumbai
   C)Chennai
   D)Pune
   E)Hyderabad
   
   
   

   
   Option A

   
   
2. The 1st National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics inaugurated in which city/UT?
   A)New Delhi
   B)Pune
   C)Nagpur
   D)Bhopal
   E)Lucknow
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Central Bureau of Investigation’s 1st National Conference on Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Forensics inaugurated in New Delhi.

   
   
3. Obligations under Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 is defined under which section?
   A) Section 6
   B) Section 8
   C) Section 10
   D) Section 12
   E) Section 18
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Section 12 of PMLA 2002

   
   
4. A joint India- New Development Bank workshop was recently held in which city/UT?
   A)Indore
   B)New Delhi
   C)Surat
   D)Pune
   E)Bengaluru
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: A joint India- New Development Bank workshop was held in New Delhi. The workshop was organized to enhance the NDB’s engagement with the India’s private and public sector. The NDB is aiming to support the Indian public and private sector for infrastructure development through innovative means such as loans in local currency, guarantees, credit enhancement and equity investments.

   
   
5. Recently The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) slashed India’s GDP growth to how much percent for FY 2019-20?
   A)5.8%
   B)5.7%
   C)5.9%
   D)5.6%
   E)5.1%
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) appears to be the most pessimistic on India’s economy among think tanks, as it cut the GDP growth forecast by 1.3 percentage points to 5.9 per cent for 2019-20.

   
   
6. Which state government has come forward to set up replicas of all 51 shaktipeeths situated in the Indian subcontinent?
   A)Tripura
   B)Odisha
   C)Assam
   D)Sikkim
   E)Jharhand
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Tripura government has come forward to set up replicas of all 51 shaktipeeths situated in the Indian subcontinent.

   
   
7. Which government launched “champions campaign” in the fight against dengue?
   A)Bihar
   B)Delhi
   C)Punjab
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   E)Chattisgarh
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched “champions campaign” in the fight against dengue and urged people to encourage their friends to inspect their homes to clean stagnant water. Earlier, Kejriwal had launched a mega drive against dengue -#10Hafte10Baje10Minute campaign.

   
   
8. Which Indian Actress launched pan India campaign “Climate Warriors “?
   A)Disha Patani
   B)Diya Mirza
   C)Deepika Padukone
   D)Bhumi Pednekar
   E)Alia Bhatt
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Using her star power in the right direction, actor Bhumi Pednekar voiced her concern towards the ongoing climate change and launched a pan India campaign – “Climate Warrior” – to raise awareness on the same.

   
   
9. Recently Which Indian cricketer launched campaign to save rhinos in India?
   A)KL Rahul
   B)Virat Kohli
   C)Rohit Sharma
   D)MS Dhoni
   E)Yuvraj Singh
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: India vice-captain Rohit Sharma is launching Rohit4Rhinos campaign, in partnership with WWF India and Animal Planet, to help build awareness for the need to conserve the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros or the Indian Rhino.

   
   
10. Recently DRDO successfully flight tested the Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).Name it?
    A)Shakti
    B)Astra
    C)Veyu
    D)Nabi
    E)Dhatu
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested the Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ from Su-30 MKI platform off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha.

    
    
11. Recently Nicki Minaj announced her retirement.She was related to which field?
    A)Politics
    B)Journalist
    C)Sports
    D)Music
    E)Reporter
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: After making you groove on her hit numbers for years, singer and rapper Nicki Minaj has announced retirement from the music industry.

    
    
12. Where is the HQ of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)?
    A)Geneva
    B)Paris
    C)New York
    D)Rome
    E)Singapore
    
    
    

    
    Option B

    
    
13. What was the rank of ISB Hyderabad globally in Forbes Best International 1-Year Business Schools 2019?
    A)6th
    B)4th
    C)5th
    D)7th
    E)8th
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: According to Forbes “Best Business Schools 2019” rankings, Lausanne, Switzerland-based IMD (International Institute for Management Development) held on to its No.1 ranking for the second time in a row as the best one-year international business school.

    
    
14. Recently Diego Matos has been given a life ban from professional tennis.He belongs to which country?
    A)France
    B)Brazil
    C)Netherlands
    D)Germany
    E)Finland
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Brazil’s Diego Matos has been given a life ban from professional tennis and fined $125,000 after being found guilty of match-fixing.

    
    
15. Recently the Ministry of Sports decided to create how many National Centres of Excellence (NCE) ?
    A)31
    B)26
    C)20
    D)15
    E)40
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Ministry of Sports will create 20 National Centres of Excellence (NCE) in order to groom athletes for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics. Every Centre of Excellence will designate funds for four to six specific sports.

    
    
16. Recently The finance ministry announced a big reduction in income tax rate for corporates to how much percent?
    A)20%
    B)21%
    C)22%
    D)25%
    E)30%
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a big reduction in income tax rate for corporates. The government has slashed basic corporate tax rate to 22% from 30% while for new manufacturing companies it has been cut down to 15% from 25%.

    
    
17. RRBs should maintain a LTV ratio of 75% on the outstanding amount of loan including the interest on an ongoing basis, failing which the loan will be treated as a NPA. What does L stands for in LTV.
    A) Liquidity
    B) Liability
    C) Loan
    D) Lien
    E)List
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Loan to Value

    
    
18. Recently Which state government has issued a notification declaring 40 villages in four districts of the state as “lacking” taking into account the amount of damage to crops owing to heavy rains?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Bihar
    C)Rajasthan
    D)Uttarakhand
    E)Gujarat
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The Rajasthan government has issued a notification declaring 40 villages in four districts of the state as “lacking” taking into account the amount of damage to crops owing to heavy rains. These villages were declared inadequate on the basis of Girdawari report of rabi crop 2019.

    
    
19. What is the rank of India in gold reserves according to World Gold Council?
    A)11th
    B)9th
    C)10th
    D)12th
    E)8th
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: India has pipped the Netherlands to move into the list of top ten countries in terms of total gold reserves. India ranks 10th.

    
    
20. Recently Heeralal Sharma passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Politics
    B)Actor
    C)Freedom Fighter
    D)Social Activist
    E)Journalist
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Rajasthan born freedom fighter of India Heeralal Sharma has passed away at the age of 95. He took an active participated in the freedom struggle and was jailed for two years.