GA Revision for IBPS PO/Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams - 651

1. Which country announced visa exemption for foreigners seeking medical treatment?
   A)USA
   B)India
   C)China
   D)Australia
   E)Singapore
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: India has announced a slew of exemptions for foreigners seeking medical treatment in India following the implementation of liberalised medical visa policy.

   
   
2. At how much percent India GDP will grow for 2019 according to Moody Investors Service?
   A)5.6%
   B)5.7%
   C)4.9%
   D)5.8%
   E)4.4%
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: India’s economic slowdown is lasting longer than previously expected, Moody’s Investors Service said while pegging its forecast for the gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.6 per cent in 2019 calendar year.

   
   
3. Who has been roped in as the brand ambassador of the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019?
   A)Deepika Padukone
   B)Katrina Kaif
   C)Disha Patani
   D)Yami Gautam
   E)Diya Mirza
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh government has roped in Bollywood actress Yami Gautam as the brand ambassador of the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019.

   
   
4. Which state recorded the highest number of road accidents in 2018 as per ministry of road transport and highways Road Accidents in India, 2018’ report?
   A)Tamil Nadu
   B)Odisha
   C)Bihar
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   E)Chattisgarh
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released the ‘Road Accidents in India, 2018’. It is an annual publication brought out by the Transport Research Wing of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways which reports on accidents, related deaths and injuries, calendar year-wise, based on information supplied by the Police Departments of States and UTs.

   
   
5. The 2019 World Kabaddi Cup will take place in which state?
   A)Haryana
   B)Bihar
   C)Punjab
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   E)West Bengal
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: The 2019 World Kabaddi Cup will take place from December 1 to 9 and will be organised by the Punjab government. This year’s tournament will be dedicated to the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev ji.

   
   
6. India and which other country will jointly release commemorative stamps and noble metal coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties?
   A)China
   B)Bhutan
   C)Nepal
   D)Pakistan
   E)Sri Lanka
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: India and China will jointly release commemorative stamps and noble metal coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties as agreed to during last month’s informal summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.

   
   
7. At how much percent India GDP will grow for FY20 according to Noumara?
   A)5.0%
   B)4.4%
   C)5.5%
   D)4.9%
   E)4.7%
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Japanese brokerage Nomura massively cut its GDP forecast to a low 4.9 percent for the year from 5.7 percent earlier, saying the economy is going through a “deeper trough” and even a sub-par recovery is at least a year away.

   
   
8. What is the rank of India in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report?
   A)1st
   B)6th
   C)5th
   D)3rd
   E)2nd
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: India has been ranked at 5th spot in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report. Colombia has topped the ranking.

   
   
9. Which state government has launched the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme?
   A)Odisha
   B)Karnataka
   C)Kerala
   D)Andhra Pradesh
   E)Tamil Nadu
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Turning a new leaf over education sector, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme which aims at transforming government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions.

   
   
10. According to an RTI reply,how many percent of beneficiaries registered under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) between April 2018 and July 2019 (38.3 lakh out of the total 62.8 lakh enrolled) received the full amount of ₹6,000?
    A)61%
    B)62%
    C)71%
    D)66%
    E)67%
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Almost 61% of beneficiaries registered under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) between April 2018 and July 2019 (38.3 lakh out of the total 62.8 lakh enrolled) received the full amount of ₹6,000 promised under the scheme, according to an RTI reply.

    
    
11. Recently which country successfully tested Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile?
    A)China
    B)Russia
    C)India
    D)USA
    E)Sri Lanka
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Russia’s most advanced new nuclear-powered submarine has successfully test-launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, according to its defence ministry.

    
    
12. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has entered into a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which city/UT to facilitate buyer organisations with market-based procurement?
    A)Delhi
    B)Ladakh
    C)Jammu
    D)Chandigarh
    E)Kolkata
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has entered into a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi to facilitate buyer organisations with market-based procurement.

    
    
13. Which country hosted two-day meeting of G20 foreign ministers?
    A)China
    B)USA
    C)India
    D)Japan
    E)Bangladesh
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The Japanese city of Nagoya hosted a two-day meeting of G20 foreign ministers. The meeting focused on the promotion of free trade and global governance, implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals) and Africa’s development.

    
    
14. Kalaburagi Airport was Recently inaugurated in which state?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Kerala
    C)Karnataka
    D)Assam
    E)Manipur
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: In a major boost to air connectivity in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa inaugurated Kalaburagi airport, which is around 14-km away from the city.

    
    
15. Which country has topped the business bribery risk in South Asia according to the Trace Bribery Matrix?
    A)India
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Nepal
    D)China
    E)Sri Lanka
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Bangladesh has topped the business bribery risk in South Asia according to the Trace Bribery Matrix. Bangladesh has the highest business bribery risk among South Asian courtiers according to the annual ranking for 200 countries. Bangladesh has been placed at 178th position among 200 countries in terms of business bribery risk. Overall, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland presented the lowest bribery risk.

    
    
16. As per direction the central government, NBFCs with over how much amount ofassets size now under IBC?
    A)₹500 cr
    B)₹300 cr
    C)₹200 cr
    D) ₹400 cr
    E) ₹600 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: On the heels of putting in place a generic framework for insolvency proceedings of Systemically Important Financial Service Providers (FSP), the Centre has now specifically brought Non Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) with over ₹500 crore assets size under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) fold.

    
    
17. Recently India will now have how many Union territories?
    A)10
    B)7
    C)6
    D)9
    E)8
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: India has two more Union Territories and one less state after the Union government decided to abolish the law that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and passed a new reorganisation bill that bifurcates the northern state into Union Territorie…

    
    
18. Where is the HQ of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Pune
    C)New Delhi
    D)Chennai
    E)Jaipur
    
    
    

    
    Option C

    
    
19. Which state is the top ranked state in Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019 awards?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Kerala
    C)Odisha
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    E)Karnataka
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Government conferred the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019 awards to top ranked states, union territories, and districts in the various categories on the occasion of World Toilet Day.

    
    
20. What is the term called for a market structure in which only a few sellers offer similar or identical products? (asked in IBPS PO Mains 2017)
    A) Offshore
    B) Libor
    C) Monopoly
    D) Oligopoly
    E) Normation
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Oligopoly is a market structure in which a small number of firms has the large majority of market share. An oligopoly is similar to a monopoly, except that rather than one firm, two or more firms dominate the market.