GA Revision for IBPS PO/Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams - 634

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

1. According to a report by media watchdog,Which is the world’s most Censored country?
   A)UAE
   B)Canada
   C)Eritrea
   D)Saudi Arabia
   E)Japan
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Eritrea is the world’s most censored country, according to a new report by a media watchdog which also cites extreme measures taken by authorities in nine other countries, including North Korea, China and Saudi Arabia.

   
   
2. In which country,Indian Embassy organised a ‘Gandhi March for Non-Violence’ to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Mahatma?
   A)Kazakhstan
   B)Uzbekistan
   C)Thailand
   D)Netherlands
   E)Ireland
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Indian Embassy in the Netherlands organised a ‘Gandhi March for Non-Violence’ in The Hague to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Mahatma.

   
   
3. Which state government launched an awareness campaign — Urjagiri — which aims at stopping power theft and saving?
   A)Maharashtra
   B)Odisha
   C)Bihar
   D)Uttarakhand
   E)Jammu & Kashmir
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched an awareness campaign — Urjagiri — which aims at stopping power theft and saving.

   
   
4. Which bank has launched digital fixed deposit product “Express FD”?
   A)SBI
   B)IDBI Bank
   C)Axis Bank
   D)Federal Bank
   E)Yes Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Private sector lender Axis Bank has announced the launch of a digital fixed-deposit product. Called ‘Express FD’, a customer can open an Express FD account in three minutes through the digital mode without opening a savings account with the bank.

   
   
5. Recently The exercise TSENTR 2019 Held in Which country?
   A)Pakistan
   B)China
   C)Russia
   D)India
   E)Sri Lanka
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The opening ceremony of Exercise TSENTR 2019, which aims at countering the threat of international terrorism, was conducted at the DONGUZ Ranges near Orenburg in Russia’s Central Military District.

   
   
6. At how much percent world trade will grow for 2019 according to World Trade Organisation?
   A)2.2%
   B)1.5%
   C)3.0%
   D)1.2%
   E)3.3%
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The World Trade Organisation has lowered its growth projection for world merchandise trade for 2019 to 1.2 per cent against a 3 per cent growth achieved the previous year.

   
   
7. Which country unveiled the DF-41 intercontinental-range ballistic missile?
   A)China
   B)India
   C)USA
   D)Russia
   E)Japan
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: China unveiled the DF-41 intercontinental-range ballistic missile, touted to be the most powerful missile on the planet.

   
   
8. According to first-of-its-kind national survey to measure the coverage of iodised salt,Which state has the highest consumption of iodised salt in the country?
   A)Uttarakhand
   B)Himachal Pradesh
   C)Jammu and Kashmir
   D)Bihar
   E)UP
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Jammu & Kashmir has the highest consumption of iodised salt in the country, according to a first-of-its-kind national survey to measure the coverage of iodised salt.

   
   
9. What is the interest rate for Public Provident Fund for the third quarter of FY 20?
   A)8.1%
   B)7.7%
   C)7.9%
   D)8.0%
   E)9.8%
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The government has kept the post office small savings schemes unchanged for October to December quarter (third quarter of FY20). The interest rates are as:Public Provident Fund (PPF) — 7.9%,National Savings Certificate (NSC) — 7.9%,Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSY) — 8.4%,Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) — 8.6%

   
   
10. Which state government is soon going to launch online service to adopt cows?
    A)Uttar Pradesh
    B)Bihar
    C)Uttarakhand
    D)Madhya Pradesh
    E)Chattisgarh
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh government is going to launch an online service for those wanting to adopt a cow and provide sheds to them at gaushalas (cow shelters) across the State.

    
    
11. Recently The RBI reduced the risk weight requirement for consumer loans to how much percent?
    A)125%
    B)50%
    C)75%
    D)100%
    E)145%
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has reduced the risk weight requirement for consumer loans to 100% from 125%, a move that will reduce cost of such loans.

    
    
12. Which state government has launched the ‘Village Secretariat system’?
    A)Odisha
    B)Telangana
    C)Assam
    D)Andhra Pradesh
    E)Chattisgarh
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated the ‘Village Secretariat system’ in the state and asserted that the state government aims to strengthen the village ecosystem.

    
    
13. Which state government launched ‘Mukhyamantri Dal Poshit Yojana’?
    A)Uttarakhand
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Bihar
    D)Odisha
    E)West Bengal
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: With an objective to provide low priced pulses, the chief minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Dal Poshit Yojana’. Under the scheme, two kilograms of pulses per month would be made available to 23.32 lakh ration card holders. On the day, the CM distributed packets of pulses to selected beneficiaries.

    
    
14. Which state has recently has launched five new schemes like Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyaan on October 2 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi?
    A)Odisha
    B)Chhattisgarh
    C)Bihar
    D)Assam
    E)UP
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Chhattisgarh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched five new schemes on October 2 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

    
    
15. Where is the HQ of CSS Corp?
    A)New York
    B)Paris
    C)Mumbai
    D)California
    E)Singapore
    
    
    

    
    Option D

    
    
16. Recently Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari launched which bottles of of 700 ml to 900 ml capacity made by a Tripura-based organisation?
    A)Bamboo
    B)Plastic
    C)Thermocol
    D)Rubber
    E)Tin
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari launched bamboo bottles of 700 ml to 900 ml capacity made by a Tripura-based organisation.

    
    
17. How much capital will now be required by payment banks to apply for small finance banks license?
    A)₹200 cr
    B)₹100 cr
    C)₹250 cr
    D)₹300 cr
    E) ₹320 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India allowed payments banks to apply for small finance bank (SFB) licences, provided they meet the criteria.

    
    
18. Which state government launched a policy to promote buy-back of the non-recyclable and single-use plastic waste from the rag pickers and households?
    A)Himachal Pradesh
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Assam
    D)Sikkim
    E)Manipur
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Himachal Pradesh government launched a policy to promote buy-back of the non-recyclable and single-use plastic waste from the rag pickers and households, providing minimum support price of Rs 75 per kilogram, for its collection and deposit in the collection centres of the Urban Local Bodies

    
    
19. What is the currency of Eritrea?
    A)Birr
    B)Cedi
    C)Nakfa
    D)Won
    E)Peso
    
    
    

    
    Option C

    
    
20. When is International Day of Non Violence observed?
    A)October 4
    B)October 3
    C)October 1
    D)October 2
    E) October 6
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Many people, governments, and non-government organizations around the world observe the International Day of Non-Violence through various events and activities.