GA Revision for EPFO , IBPS PO/Clerk and Other Exams - 616

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

1. Which country recently unveiled South Asia Tallest tower?
   A)China
   B)Sri Lanka
   C)Bhutan
   D)Nepal
   E)Sri Lanka
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Sri Lanka unveiled South Asia’s tallest tower, costing over $100 million, 80% of which has been funded by China under the controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

   
   
2. Recently ISRO joined hands with Which organisation for Gaganyaan Project?
   A)NTPC
   B)BSNL
   C)BHEL
   D)DRDO
   E)BARC
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The human space mission of ISRO will get a boost with the DRDO joining hands to jointly develop systems that will aid and enhance flight capabilities. ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is on course to its target of sending Indian astronauts to space by 2022 under the ‘Gaganyaan’ project, which entails an investment of ₹10,000 crore.

   
   
3. Which institute has collaborated with Amazon Web Services to develop Artificial Intelligence portal?
   A)IIT Kanpur
   B)IIT Delhi
   C)IIT Kharagpur
   D)BHU
   E)IIT Roorkee
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: IIT-Kharagpur announced that it will collaborate with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, to develop a National Artificial Intelligence Resource Portal to promote learning and development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for all AI learners, practitioners and researchers in India.

   
   
4. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Garvi Gujarat Bhawan in Which city/UT?
   A)Chennai
   B)New Delhi
   C)Mumbai
   D)Pune
   E)Hyderabad
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Garvi Gujarat Bhawan in New Delhi. The new building situated at Akbar Road in the national capital has been built at a cost of around 131 crore rupees by the Gujarat Government.

   
   
5. The 5th International Ramayan Festival was held in Which city/UT?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Lucknow
   E)Kolkata
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The 5th International Ramayan Festival organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), in New Delhi. ICCR was established with the vision of propagating Indian culture and its values to the whole world.

   
   
6. Recently the Cabinet approved how much amount into IDBI Bank to increase the lender capital base?
   A)Rs 9300 cr
   B)Rs 9500 cr
   C)Rs 9700 cr
   D)Rs 10000 cr
   E) Rs 12000 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: . The Central government approved Rs 9,300 crore capital infusion into IDBI Bank to increase the lender’s capital base.

   
   
7. Recently India Post expanded its speed post service to how many foreign destinations?
   A)4
   B)3
   C)6
   D)7
   E)8
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: India Post expanded speed post service to six new foreign destinations in Asia, Europe and South America. The Department of Posts has announced commencing of International Speed Post (EMS) Service to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Ecuador, Kazakhstan, Lithuania and North Macedonia.

   
   
8. Which country’s Army introduced a new homegrown jet propelled drone called Kian?
   A)Afghanistan
   B)China
   C)Iran
   D)India
   E)Krygystan
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Iranian Army unveiled a high-precision jet-propelled drone called Kian. The capacity of carrying long-time surveillance missions and attack the targets far from the country’s borders.

   
   
9. Where is the HQ of Khadi and Village Industries Commission?
   A)New Delhi
   B)Lucknow
   C)Chennai
   D)Mumbai
   E)Bengaluru
   
   
   

   
   Option D

   
   
10. The Wrestling World Championships 2019 is being held at Which place?
    A)Thailand
    B)UAE
    C)Kazakhstan
    D)Turmekistan
    E)Iraq
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Vinesh Phogat won the bronze medal at the Wrestling World Championships held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

    
    
11. Which Indian Film has been nominated for Oscars?
    A)Badai Ho
    B)Andhadhun
    C)Moti Bagh
    D)Swapn
    E)Joker
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Moti Bagh, a documentary film based on the struggle of a farmer in a remote Uttarakhand village, has been nominated for the Oscars.

    
    
12. Which state launched Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline 1100?
    A)Sikkim
    B)Himachal Pradesh
    C)Assam
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    E)Chattisgarh
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline 1100 for the speedy and time bound redressal of public grievances by effective use of latest technologies.

    
    
13. Which country’s Army introduced a new homegrown jet propelled drone called Kian?
    A)Afghanistan
    B)China
    C)Iran
    D)India
    E)Sri Lanka
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Iranian Army unveiled a high-precision jet-propelled drone called Kian. The capacity of carrying long-time surveillance missions and attack the targets far from the country’s borders.

    
    
14. Recently Dinesh Mongia announced its retirement from which sports?
    A)Basketball
    B)Football
    C)Tennis
    D)Cricket
    E)Chess
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Indian all-rounder Dinesh Mongia announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on September 18. Mongia, 42, last played for India in an ODI against Bangladesh on May 12, 2007.

    
    
15. Where is the HQ of India Post Payments Bank?
    A)Chennai
    B)Lucknow
    C)Mumbai
    D)New Delhi
    E)Kolkata
    
    
    

    
    Option D

    
    
16. Which state government dedicated the Dikshi Hydroelectric Project to the people of the state?
    A)Arunachal Pradesh
    B)Tamil Nadu
    C)Sikkim
    D)Assam
    E)Tripura
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu dedicated the Dikshi Hydroelectric Project to the people of the state.

    
    
17. The 14th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification begins in which city?
    A)Greater Noida
    B)New Delhi
    C)Gurugram
    D)Lucknow
    E)Gwalior
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The 14th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification begins in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. During the event, India also assumed the presidency of COP for two years and Union Minister for environment took up the role of President of COP.

    
    
18. According to International Migrant Stock 2019 Report,Which is the leading country of origin of international migrants in 2019?
    A)Japan
    B)USA
    C)India
    D)China
    E)Bangladesh
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: India is the leading country of origin of international migrants in 2019 with a 17.5 million strong diaspora. The International Migrant Stock 2019, a dataset released by the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, provides the latest estimates of the number of international migrants by age, sex and origin for all countries and areas of the world.

    
    
19. Recently Takehiko Nakao announced his resignation as President from Which organisation?
    A)OECD
    B)World Bank
    C)Asian Development Bank
    D)Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
    E)IMF
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) said its president Takehiko Nakao has announced his resignation which will be effective from January 16 next year. He became the president of ADB on April 28, 2013.

    
    
20. Who won the ‘Best Use of Assisted Technologies’, at the ScooNews Global Educators Fest (SGEF) held in Udaipur on 10th August 2019?
    A)Jadavpur University
    B)University of Delhi
    C)University of Mumbai
    D)University of Lucknow
    E)Aligarh University
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The University of Mumbai, one of the oldest and premier universities of India, won the ‘Best Use of Assisted Technologies’, at the ScooNews Global Educators Fest (SGEF) held in Udaipur on 10th August 2019.