GA Revision for EPFO , IBPS PO/Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams - 621

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

1. For which of the following member countries, did the BRICS New Development Bank sanctioned its first loan?
   A) China
   B) India
   C) South Africa
   D) Brazil
   E) South Korea
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: On 21 December 2016, the NDB signed its first loan agreement. The loan agreement approving the provision of RMB 525 mln sovereign project loan for the Bank’s first project in China (Shanghai Lingang Distributed Solar Power Project) was signed by the Chinese Vice Minister of Finance Shi Yaobin and the NDB President K.V.Kamath.

   
   
2. BRICS New Development Bank allow the new member countries to join the bank , however the BRICS capital share cannot fall below ____.
   A) 54%
   B) 60%
   C) 51%
   D) 55%
   E)58%
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The bank will allow new members to join but the BRICS capital share cannot fall below 55%.

   
   
3. At how much percent India GDP will grow in FY 2019-20 according to India Ratings and Research?
   A)6.7%
   B)6.8%
   C)6.9%
   D)7.0%
   E)7.2%
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: India Ratings and Research has revised downwards its projection of the country’s GDP growth in financial year 2019-20 to 6.7%, a six-year low, from its earlier forecast of 7.3%.

   
   
4. Recently PM Modi inaugurated Eternal Gandhi Museum in which country?
   A)Russia
   B)USA
   C)Nepal
   D)Britain
   E)UK
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Eternal Gandhi Museum in Houston, USA. The Eternal Gandhi museum will be a prized cultural landmark in Houston.

   
   
5. What was the rank of Mumbai’s Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) in the “Global Top 50 IB Schools 2019” list?
   A)9th
   B)11th
   C)10th
   D)8th
   E)20th
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Mumbai’s Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) was ranked 10th in the “Global Top 50 IB Schools 2019” list.

   
   
6. Where is the HQ of Bank of International Settlements?
   A)Basel
   B)Geneva
   C)Bern
   D)New York
   E)Switzerland
   
   
   

   
   Option A .

   
   
7. Where is the HQ of Food and Agriculture Organisation?
   A)Rome
   B)Paris
   C)New York
   D)Geneva
   E)Brussels
   
   
   

   
   Option A

   
   
8. Which state tourism development corporation announced its collaboration with social media giant Instagram to upheld tourism?
   A)Manipur
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Assam
   D)Sikkim
   E)Gujarat
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: In a bid to provide fresh impetus to tourism, Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) announced its collaboration with social media giant Instagram in an exhibition. The hashtag #DiscoverAssam was also unveiled in the event.

   
   
9. A pilot project for ushering ‘Industry 4.0’ — a concept about automation, interconnectivity and data exchange to boost productivity — has been launched in which state?
   A)Tamil Nadu
   B)Odisha
   C)Bihar
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   E)Karnataka
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: A pilot project for ushering ‘Industry 4.0’ — a concept about automation, interconnectivity and data exchange to boost productivity — has been launched for implementation at the Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

   
   
10. The 9 day floral festival Bathukamma celebration begins in which state?
    A)Telangana
    B)Assam
    C)Sikkim
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    E)West Bengal
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Marking the beginning of Sharath Ruthu, the nine-day floral festival of Telangana, Bathukamma has begun. This year the festival is being celebrated from September 28 to October 6.

    
    
11. A 10 day ‘Langur Mela’ commenced in which city?
    A)Amravati
    B)Amritsar
    C)Lucknow
    D)Pune
    E)Kolkata
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Starting with the celebrations of Navratri, a 10-day ‘Langur Mela’ commenced in Punjab’s Amritsar which will be concluded on the next of Dussehra.

    
    
12. Recently DRDO testfired land-attack version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from which state?
    A)Odisha
    B)Kerala
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Maharashtra
    E)Gujarat
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: DRDO successfully test fired the land-attack version of 290 km strike range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the coast of Odisha.

    
    
13. Recently the Global Conference on ‘Unity, Peace and Prosperity through Spirituality’ organized by Brahma Kumaris held in which state?
    A)Rajasthan
    B)Bihar
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Sikkim
    E)Gujarat
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: M. Venkaiah Naidu,Vice President inaugurated the Global Conference on ‘Unity, Peace and Prosperity through Spirituality’ organized by Brahma Kumaris, in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

    
    
14. Recently the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which bank for transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA)?
    A)IDBI Bank
    B)Canara Bank
    C)Union Bank of India
    D)United Bank of India
    E)Bank of India
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Bank of India (UBI). Through this partnership, UBI will be able to offer an array of services including transfer of funds through GeM Pool Accounts (GPA), advising of Performance Bank Guarantees (e-PBG) and Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) to the registered users on the GeM portal.

    
    
15. The exercise MAITREE is between India and which other country?
    A)China
    B)Nepal
    C)Thailand
    D)Singapore
    E)Iraq
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: An Indian Airforce Mi-17 helicopter took part in the Indo-Thailand Joint exercise ‘Maitree’ at Umroi Military station in Meghalaya.

    
    
16. What is the initial authorized capital of the BRICS New Development Bank?
    A) $50 bn
    B) $150 bn
    C) $120 bn
    D) $100 bn
    E) $110 bn
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The initial authorized capital of the bank is $100 bln divided into 1 mln shares having a par value of $100,000 each.

    
    
17. Recently The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) hosted an international conference on Sindh in which city?
    A)New Delhi
    B)New York
    C)London
    D)Rome
    E)Ireland
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) hosted an international conference on Sindh in London, where the participants highlighted issues such as enforced disappearances of activists, human rights violations and forced conversion of religious minorities in Pakistan.

    
    
18. How much is the share of India among the shareholders of BRICS New Development Bank?
    A) 15%
    B) 12%
    C) 20%
    D) 18%
    E)25%
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The current distribution of shares between NDB member countries is equal i.e 20% each for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

    
    
19. Recently RBI restricted which bank for six months and asked it to not grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment or incur any liability?
    A)UCO Bank
    B)PMC Bank
    C)Gramin Bank of Aryavrat
    D)IDBI Bank
    E)HDFC Bank
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restricted activities of Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank (PMC Bank) for six months and asked it to not grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment or incur any liability, including borrowal of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits.

    
    
20. Recently Jose Jose passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Actor
    B)Sports
    C)Singer
    D)Author
    E)Reporter
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Legendary Mexican singer Jose Jose who was often called ‘El Principe de la Cancion’ or ‘The Prince of Song,’ has passed away at the age of 71. The singer died after a battle with Pancreatic cancer.