GA Revision for IBPS Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams - 656

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

1. The 2nd edition of Danx 19 was held at which place?
   A)New Delhi
   B)Assam
   C)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
   D)Lakhadweep
   E)Jammu & Kashmir
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has conducted the 2nd edition of Defence of Andaman & Nicobar Islands 2019 (DANX-19).

   
   
2. Where is the HQ of United Nations Human Rights Council?
   A)New York
   B)Geneva
   C)Rome
   D)Budapest
   E)Tokyo
   
   
   

   
   Option B

   
   
3. Whereis the HQ of CARE Ratings ?
   A)Mumbai
   B)New Delhi
   C)Kolkata
   D)Chennai
   E)Hyderabad
   
   
   

   
   Option A

   
   
4. The 2019 Asian Track Cycling Championships is being held in which country?
   A)South Korea
   B)North Korea
   C)Australia
   D)USA
   E)Japan
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Indian cyclist Ronaldo Singh bagged a gold medal in the men’s junior Keirin event at the Asian Track Cycling Championships being held at Incheon in South Korea.

   
   
5. As per recent data, Indian defence exports to grow to how much amount by 2024?
   A)₹35000 cr
   B)₹30000 cr
   C)₹27000 cr
   D)₹32500 cr
   E) ₹31000 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Indian defence industry is becoming export-oriented and country’s defence exports are set to grow to Rs 35,000 crore by 2024, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat said.

   
   
6. Who is the author of book “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life”?
   A)Sachin Tendulkar
   B)MS Dhoni
   C)Saurav Ganguly
   D)Viswanathan Anand
   E)Virat Kohli
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Indian Chess player, Viswanathan Anand has penned a book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life”. The book, published by Hachette India, is releasing on December 11.

   
   
7. Which country will host 91st Interpol General Assembly in 2022?
   A)China
   B)Russia
   C)India
   D)USA
   E)Japan
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: India will host the 91st Interpol General Assembly in 2022 after a proposal received the overwhelming support of member countries at this year’s congregation at Santinago in Chile.

   
   
8. Recently which state government released IRONMAN 70.3 postal stamp?
   A)Maharashtra
   B)Goa
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Bihar
   E)Chattisgarh
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: The Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant, released a special commemorative IRONMAN 70.3 Goa postal stamp in Panaji. The IRONMAN 70.3 Goa, Half Distance Triathlon will be held in India for the first time ever on October 20.

   
   
9. Recently Mark Hurd,CEO of which company passed away?
   A)Paytm
   B)Wechat
   C)Microsoft
   D)Oracle
   E)Reliance
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Former Co-Chief executive Officer(CEO) of Oracle Mark Hurd, passed away. He was previously served as chairman, CEO, and president of Hewlett-Packard (HP).

   
   
10. The 11th Edition of Nuclear Energy Conclave 2019 held in which city?
    A)Chennai
    B)New Delhi
    C)Mumbai
    D)Lucknow
    E)Hyderabad
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 11th Edition of Nuclear Energy Conclave 2019 in New Delhi.

    
    
11. Where is the HQ of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance?
    A)Lucknow
    B)Chennai
    C)Pune
    D)Mumbai
    E)Hyderabad
    
    
    

    
    Option C

    
    
12. Which country to remain on FATF grey list till February 2020?
    A)Iran
    B)Israel
    C)Pakistan
    D)Afghanistan
    E)Krygistan
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: In a major development, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided “in principle” that Pakistan will remain on its grey list till February 2020 and directed the country to take “extra measures” for the “complete elimination” of terror financing and money laundering.

    
    
13. The 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2019 was held in which country?
    A)Singapore
    B)Thailand
    C)Malaysia
    D)Myanmar
    E)Sri Lanka
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Great Britain defeated India in the finals by 2-1 in the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2019, an international men’s under-21 field hockey tournament, was held at Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It was their 3rd title.

    
    
14. Karnataka,Gujarat and which other state have topped in the University-Industry Linkages in a research report conducted by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry?
    A)Kerala
    B)Maharashtra
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Assam
    E)Gujarat
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Karnataka, Kerala and Gujarat have topped in the University-Industry Linkages (UILs) and have scored 7.8, 7.3 and 6.7, respectively, on the scale of ten in a research report conducted by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

    
    
15. Recently Defence Ministry cleared acquisition worth how much amount for the Indian Army including Made in India anti-tank guided missiles for taking out enemy tanks?
    A)₹3300 cr
    B)₹3500 cr
    C)₹3900 cr
    D)₹3700 cr
    E) ₹3000 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The Defence Ministry cleared acquisitions worth over Rs 3,300 crore for the Indian Army including Made in India anti-tank guided missiles for taking out enemy tanks.

    
    
16. Recently the Indian Railways will run its first Buddhist Circuit train between India and which other country?
    A)Nepal
    B)Bhutan
    C)China
    D)Myanmar
    E)Bangladesh
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The Indian Railways will run its first Buddhist Circuit train between India and Nepal from October 19 to October 26. The train journey will cover sites significant to Gautam Buddha’s life in both India and Nepal.

    
    
17. Recently Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated ‘Col Chewang Rinchen Setu’, in which region?
    A)Kashmir
    B)Ladakh
    C)Jammu
    D)Leh
    E)Lahore
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated ‘Col Chewang Rinchen Setu’, India’s highest altitude all-weather permanent bridge, over Shyok river in Ladakh region. The bridge has been built by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and connects Durbuk and Daulat Beg Oldie in Eastern Ladakh.

    
    
18. Recently Joko Widodo was sworn in as president of which country?
    A)Netherlands
    B)Thailand
    C)Indonesia
    D)Maldives
    E)Singapore
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Faced with a string of fresh challenges including security, corruption and economic slowdown, Indonesia‘s popular President Joko Widodo was sworn in for a second and final five-year term.

    
    
19. Recently United Nation General Assembly has elected how many member states to Human Rights Council?
    A)10
    B)11
    C)12
    D)14
    E)16
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The United Nation General Assembly has elected 14 States to the 47 member body of UN Human Rights Council(UNHRC). The UNHRC is responsible for promoting and protecting all human rights around the globe.

    
    
20. Recently Kalidas Karmakar passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Director
    B)Sports
    C)Actor
    D)Painter
    E)Writer
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Internationally acclaimed painter of Bangladesh Kalidas Karmakar passed away in Dhaka. He was born on January 10, 1946, in Faridpur district, he completed his graduation from the Government College of Fine Arts and Crafts in Kolkata in 1969.