GA Revision for IBPS Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams – 670

1. Which state will host the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023?
   A)Tamil Nadu
   B)Assam
   C)West Bengal
   D)Odisha
   E)Kerala
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Odisha will host the Men’s Hockey World Cup in 2023 and the matches will be played in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela.

   
   
2. Which state assembly hosted a three-day Commonwealth Youth Parliament.?
   A)Telangana
   B)Odisha
   C)Punjab
   D)Delhi
   E)Chattisgarh
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: In a first, the Delhi assembly along with the Lok Sabha hosted a three-day Commonwealth Youth Parliament. 47 participants from 24 Commonwealth countries participated in the event.

   
   
3. How much authorised capital was increased for Food Corporation of India from ₹3500 cr by the Cabinet recently?
   A)₹10000 cr
   B)₹12000 cr
   C)₹15000 cr
   D)₹5000 cr
   E) ₹16000 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the increase in authorised capital of Food Corporation of India (FCI) from existing Rs 3,500 crore to Rs 10,000 crore.

   
   
4. The Ministry of Transport extended deadline for FASTags to which date?
   A)31st December
   B)25th December
   C)5th December
   D)15th December
   E) 10th December
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The Transport Ministry has extended the 1st December deadline for 100% electronic toll collection across National Highways in the country by two weeks to 15th December. This comes as the government wants to allow a 15 days’ breather for vehicle owners to switch to FASTags.

   
   
5. Who has been presented with the ‘Quality Ratna’ award by trade body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)?
   A)Indra Nooyi
   B)Gautam Kumar
   C)Suresh Krishna
   D)Vinay Sinha
   E) Jhilli Dalabehara
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: Chairman of Sundram Fasteners Ltd Suresh Krishna has been presented with the ‘Quality Ratna’ award by trade body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

   
   
6. How much amount was approved by Asian Development Bank to WestBengal to boost capital investment and infrastructure in the state?
   A)₹1065 cr
   B)₹1000 cr
   C)₹1050 cr
   D)₹2000 cr
   E) ₹2200 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: The Manila-headquartered Asian Development Bank has approved second tranche of USD 150 million (about Rs 1,065 crore) for West Bengal to boost capital investment and infrastructure in the state.

   
   
7. How much amount of Line of credit was announced by India to Sri Lanka?
   A)USD 450 million
   B)USD 300 million
   C)USD 250 million
   D)USD 100 million
   E) USD 120 million
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance of USD 450 million to Sri Lanka including USD 50 million for counter-terrorism after holding talks with the visiting Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

   
   
8. Which state recorded the highest prevalence of acute respiratory infections among under-five children between September 2018 and June 2019?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Assam
   C)Tamil Nadu
   D)Bihar
   E)Chattisgarh
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Bihar recorded the highest prevalence of acute respiratory infections among under-five children among the five high-burden states between September 2018 and June 2019.

   
   
9. According to government data,GDP slumped to how much percent in Q2 FY 20?
   A)5.5%
   B)4.8%
   C)3.5%
   D)4.5%
   E)3.2%
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The economic growth slowed to 4.5 per cent in the July to September quarter from 7.1 per cent in the corresponding period of last year, the government data showed.

   
   
10. In which city,the 13th South Asian Games kicked off?
    A)Kathmandu
    B)Tokyo
    C)Bangkok
    D)New Delhi
    E)London
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The 13th South Asian Games formally kicked at off at Kathmandu’s Dasharath Stadium in Nepal.

    
    
11. Recently Tim Murtagh announced his retirement from which sports?
    A)Basketball
    B)Football
    C)Hockey
    D)Cricket
    E)Chess
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Ireland pacer Tim Murtagh announced retirement from international cricket. The 38-year old seamer made his international debut for Ireland in 2012.

    
    
12. Which state government bans gutkha, pan masala containing tobacco, nicotine for 1 year?
    A)Manipur
    B)Meghalaya
    C)Sikkim
    D)Assam
    E)West Bengal
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The Assam government has prohibited manufacturing, storage, transportation, display, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala or any chewing material containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients, for a period of one year.

    
    
13. Recently the government has decided to enroll how much beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan and the National Pension Scheme for traders and self employed persons by March next year.?
    A)1 cr
    B)2 cr
    C)5 cr
    D)7 cr
    E) 8 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The government has launched a drive to enroll one crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan and the National Pension Scheme for traders and self employed persons by March next year.

    
    
14. Where is the HQ of Aditya Birla Finance Limited?
    A)Kolkata
    B)Chennai
    C)New Delhi
    D)Mumbai
    E)Bangalore
    
    
    

    
    Option D

    
    
15. Which state will set up State’s 1st Vulture Conservation and breeding centre?
    A)Bihar
    B)Odisha
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Telangana
    E)Tamil Nadu
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: In a major step to conserve the endangered vulture population, the Uttar Pradesh government will set up the state’s first vulture conservation and breeding centre in farenda area of Maharajganj district.

    
    
16. Which country has taken over G20 Presidency from Japan?
    A)India
    B)Saudi Arabia
    C)China
    D)Myanmar
    E)Thailand
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Saudi Arabia has taken over the G20 Presidency from Japan, will host world leaders for a global summit in its capital on 21-22 November in 2020.

    
    
17. What is the currency of Ireland?
    A)Euro
    B)Dollar
    C)Ruble
    D)Rial
    E)Dinar
    
    
    

    
    Option A

    
    
18. Which day is observed as International Day for the Abolition of Slavery?
    A)Dec 2
    B)Dec 1
    C)Dec 3
    D)Dec 4
    E) Dec 6
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Every year December 2 was observed as United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Abolition of Slavery to raise awareness of the atrocities of modern slavery.

    
    
19. Which has become the first country to make entire process for Haj Pilgrims digital?
    A)India
    B)Pakistan
    C)China
    D)Bhutan
    E)Bangladesh
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: India has become the first country to make the entire process for pilgrims going on Haj completely digital.This was announced by Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.The minister signed the bilateral annual Haj 2020 agreement between India and Saudi Arabia with Haj and Umrah Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten.

    
    
20. Recently Bala Singh passedaway.He is associated with which field?
    A)Sports
    B)Singer
    C)Film Director
    D)Actor
    E)Writer
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Veteran Tamil actor Bala Singh passed away in Chennai following a brief illness. Bala who was lauded for his versatile roles in the film industry had made his debut as an actor in Nassar’s movie ‘Avatharam’ in 1995. He later went on to take different roles in over 100 movies.