GA Revision for IBPS Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams – 672

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

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

   
   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. Recently Pravind Kumar Jugnauth visited India.He is the PM of which country?
   A)Mauritius
   B)Singapore
   C)Sri Lanka
   D)Thailand
   E)Bangladesh
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of Mauritius since 2017, has arrived in India on a private visit. This is his fourth visit to India.

   
   
3. As told by Ministry of Home Affairs,NATGRID will come into operation by which year end?
   A)2021
   B)2020
   C)2024
   D)2025
   E)2023
   
   
   

   
   Option B

   
   
4. Where is the HQ of Bank of Baroda?
   A)Ahmedabad
   B)Mumbai
   C)Vadodara
   D)Chennai
   E)Kolkata
   
   
   

   
   Option C

   
   
5. 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)70%
   
   
   

   
   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.

   
   
6. The central government has decided to build how many Eklavya model residential schools across the country by 2022?
   A)300
   B)500
   C)400
   D)600
   E)800
   
   
   

   
   Option CF Explanation: In an effort to provide affordable and quality education facilities to children in tribal areas, the Narendra Modi led government has decided to build 400 Eklavya Model residential schools across the country in the next three years.

   
   
7. 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.

   
   
8. Which city/UT police station topped the list of police stations released by the Central Government?
   A)Kochi
   B)Lakshadweep
   C)New Delhi
   D)Andaman and Nicobar
   E)Jammu & Kashmir
   
   
   

   
   Option D

   
   
9. The 29th World Customs Organisation (WCO) Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points (RCP) meeting began at which place?
   A)Puducherry
   B)New Delhi
   C)Ahmedabad
   D)Lakshadweep
   E)Jammu & Kashmir
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: The 29th World Customs Organisation (WCO) Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points (RCP) meeting hosted by the Chennai Customs Zone at Puducherry began on November 18.

   
   
10. Which bank signed a MoU with Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) for investor awareness?
    A)Canara Bank
    B)Bank of Baroda
    C)Union Bank of India
    D)IDBI Bank
    E)United Bank of India
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed a MOU with Bank of Baroda for Investor awareness.

    
    
11. 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.

    
    
12. Recently National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has signed a term loan of how much amount with SBI?
    A)₹1000 cr
    B)₹3000 cr
    C)₹2000 cr
    D)₹5000 cr
    E) ₹4000 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has signed a term loan agreement for Rs. 5,000 crore with State Bank of India. The loan facility has been extended at an interest rate linked to 3 Months MCLR of the bank and has a door to door tenure of 15 years. The loan will be utilised to part finance the capital expenditure of NTPC.

    
    
13. When is World Heritage Week being observed?
    A)20-25 November
    B)19-25 November
    C)21-25 November
    D)18-23 November
    E) 10-23 November
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: The World Heritage Week 2019 is being observed by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and cultural organization 19th November, 2019 to 25th November, 2019. The objective of the celebration is to make people more aware of and also for the preservation of cultural heritage and monuments.

    
    
14. 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)₹600 cr
    E) ₹700 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.

    
    
15. Recently Caroline Wozniacki announced her retirement from which sports?
    A)Cricket
    B)Tennis
    C)Basketball
    D)Chess
    E)Hockey
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki announced that she will retire from tennis after next month’s Australian Open.

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

    
    Option C

    
    
17. India’s largest geospatial event, 20th edition of GeoSmart India was held in which city?
    A)Hyderabad
    B)Chennai
    C)Surat
    D)Ahmedabad
    E)Jaipur
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: India’s largest geospatial event, 20th edition of GeoSmart India was held in Hyderabad, Telangana.

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

    
    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.

    
    
19. Recently the Centre implemented umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme for holistic development of children in which age group?
    A)0-6 years
    B)6-12 years
    C)1-7 years
    D)2-8 years
    E) 2-4 years
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Union Minister Smriti Irani said that, the Centre is implementing an umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme for holistic development of children in the age group of 0-6 years, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

    
    
20. Recently Bhawani Mukherjee passedaway.She was related to which field?
    A)Author
    B)Journalist
    C)Sports
    D)Actor
    E)Director
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Former India Table tennis head coach Bhawani Mukherji paased away. He was 68. Mukherji, who was bestowed with the Dronacharya Award in 2012, thus becoming the first coach to earn the recognition in table tennis..