GA Revision for RRB PO/Clerk, EPFO, IBPS PO/Clerk and Other Exams - 604

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

1. Recently Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched how many agriculture-related mobile apps that will enable farmers to have easy access to agricultural equipment at their doorstep?
   A)2
   B)1
   C)3
   D)4
   E)5
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched two agriculture-related mobile apps that will enable farmers to have easy access to agricultural equipment at their doorstep.

   
   
2. Recently RBI has initiated prompt corrective action for which bank?
   A)IDBI Bank
   B)Kotak Mahindra Bank
   C)Federal Bank
   D)Lakshmi Vilas Bank
   E)YES Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated prompt corrective action for the troubled Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB), a day after the private lender said that the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police is probing allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust against its directors of the board.

   
   
3. Which state government announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Kirayedaar Bijli Meter Yojna’?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Odisha
   C)Bihar
   D)Delhi
   E)Jharkhand
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Kirayedaar Bijli Meter Yojna’ for the tenants living in Delhi, under which 200 units of electricity will be free.

   
   
4. Where was ”India Water Week-2019” being held?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Pune
   C)New Delhi
   D)Mumbai
   E)Bengaluru
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: On 24th September 2019, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the sixth ”India Water Week-2019” being organised with the theme of ”Water cooperation-coping with 21st-century challenge” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

   
   
5. Which bank has launched a first of its kind Preventive Vigilance portal to facilitate its staff members to check procedural lapses and promote good practices?
   A)PNB
   B)IOB
   C)IDBI
   D)SBI
   E)UBI
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Punjab National Bank launched a first of its kind Preventive Vigilance portal to facilitate its staff members to check procedural lapses and promote good practices.

   
   
6. Which state government formally launched the ‘Free Drugs Scheme’?
   A)Bihar
   B)Sikkim
   C)Assam
   D)Maharashtra
   E)Rajasthan
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: . Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal formally launched the ‘Free Drugs Scheme’ for 651 tea garden hospitals of the state at a National Health Mission programme.

   
   
7. Which state won the best film promotion friendly state in National Tourism Awards 2019?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)Uttarakhand
   C)Goa
   D)Haryana
   E)Uttar Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu conferred the National Tourism Awards in various categories on occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th September 2019. This year India is hosting the official celebrations of World Tourism Day with the theme ‘Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all’.

   
   
8. Recently Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has signed an agreement with which bank for vehicle finance?
   A)Bank of Baroda
   B)Canara Bank
   C)Indian Bank
   D)UCO Bank
   E)IDBI Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has signed an agreement with Bank of Baroda to be the preferred financier for its dealers and consumers.

   
   
9. How many waiting days period is there for NRIs to apply for Aadhar on arrival?
   A)162
   B)150
   C)175
   D)182
   E)140 [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
   Explanation: Non-resident Indians (NRIs) with valid Indian passport can apply for Aadhaar on arrival, without the 182-day waiting period, with the government issuing a notification in this regard. Following the notification, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also come out with a circular stating that “NRI after his arrival in India, shall be entitled to obtain Aadhaar number”. [/su_spoiler]
10. What is the rank of India in IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019 (WDCR)?
    A)52th
    B)45th
    C)32nd
    D)44th
    E)50th [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: India has advanced four places to 44th position in terms of digital competitiveness in the world as the country has made improvement in terms of knowledge and future readiness to adopt and explore digital technologies, according to IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019 (WDCR). [/su_spoiler]
11. Recently the central government has notified amendments to grant enhanced pension to families of government employees who served less than how many years?
    A)5
    B)6
    C)7
    D)8
    E)4 [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C
    Explanation: Centre has notified amendments to grant enhanced pension to families of government employees dying after serving less than seven years. The amended pension rules will apply to families of all government employees, including those of Central Armed Police Forces personnel. [/su_spoiler]
12. Where is the HQ of Lakshmi Vilas Bank?
    A)Kochi
    B)Chennai
    C)Bengaluru
    D)Mumbai
    E)Hyderabad [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B [/su_spoiler]
13. Which state clinched the title of the 25th Senior Women’s National Football Championship?
    A)Manipur
    B)Assam
    C)Odisha
    D)Kerala
    E) Tripura [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Defending champion Manipur have clinched the title of the 25th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for the 20th time at CHF Ground in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. Manipur defeated Railways 1-0 in a thrilling contest. [/su_spoiler]
14. At how much percent India economy will grow in FY 19 according to Asian Development Bank?
    A)6.5%
    B)6.6%
    C)6.7%
    D)5.5%
    E)5.8% [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its outlook for India’s economy with growth now expected at 6.5 per cent in fiscal year (FY) 2019, following weaker expansion in the first quarter of the year with slower growth in consumption and investment affecting the manufacturing and service sectors. [/su_spoiler]
15. Recently Sarah Taylor of which country resigned from international cricket?
    A)Australia
    B)USA
    C)Zimbabwe
    D)England
    E)Thailand [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: [/su_spoiler]
16. Where is the HQ of Repco Home Finance?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Chennai
    C)New Delhi
    D)Kochi
    E)Kolkata [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B [/su_spoiler]
17. Recently Pune labs has has entered into a strategic alliance with which bank to offer equated monthly instalments (EMIs) on debit card-based offline transactions to the bank’s customers?
    A)Kotak Mahindra Bank
    B)IDBI Bank
    C)SBI
    D)Federal Bank
    E)ICICI Bank [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option D
    Explanation: Pine Labs, a merchant-focussed company, has entered into a strategic alliance with Federal Bank, a private sector bank, to offer equated monthly instalments (EMIs) on debit card-based offline transactions to the bank’s customers. [/su_spoiler]
18. Where is the HQ of Kotak Mahindra Bank?
    A)Lucknow
    B)New Delhi
    C)Mumbai
    D)Chennai
    E)Hyderabad [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option C [/su_spoiler]
19. Which Company has won the United Nations Global Climate Action Award in ‘carbon neutral now’ category, becoming the only Indian corporate to earn the recognition for its efforts to combat climate change?
    A)Infosys
    B)TCS
    C)HCL
    D)Databorough
    E)Tech Mahindra [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option A
    Explanation: Digital services and consulting major Infosys has won the United Nations Global Climate Action Award in ‘carbon neutral now’ category, becoming the only Indian corporate to earn the recognition for its efforts to combat climate change. [/su_spoiler]
20. Recently Robert Garrison passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Poet
    B)Actor
    C)Journalist
    D)Sports
    E)Writer [su_spoiler title=" View Answer " icon="chevron-circle"] Option B
    Explanation: German Actor Robert Garrison who is best known for his role as Tommy in the original ‘The Karate Kid’ has passed away at the age of 59. [/su_spoiler]