GA Revision for IBPS Clerk Mains and Other Exams – 683

1. Which state launched YSR Matsyakara Bharosa, a welfare scheme for fishermen, on the occasion of World Fisheries Day?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)Arunachal Pradesh
   C)Kerala
   D)Tamil Nadu
   E)Uttar Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy launched YSR Matsyakara Bharosa, a welfare scheme for fishermen, on the occasion of World Fisheries Day.

   
   
2. What is the currency of South Sudan?
   A)Dollar
   B)Peso
   C)Pound
   D)Krone
   E)Dinar
   
   
   

   
   Option C

   
   
3. Which state government launched “Jal Sathi” initiative to engage the women from self-help groups in water distribution?
   A)Odisha
   B)WestBengal
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Bihar
   E)Jharkhand
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched “Jal Sathi” initiative to engage the women from self-help groups in water distribution and consumer management with the aim of women empowerment.

   
   
4. In which state, TRAKEA barcoding system of Forensic Science Laboratory was inaugurated?
   A)Maharashtra
   B)Odisha
   C)Telangana
   D)Haryana
   E)Tamil Nadu
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister (CM) of Haryana inaugurated the TRAKEA barcoding system of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) at Madhuban, Haryana.

   
   
5. Which Government conducted ‘Suposhan Abhiyan’ to help tribals?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Madhya Pradesh
   C)Chhattisgarh
   D)Jharkhand
   E)Haryana
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: The Chhattisgarh government has conducted various programmes under the scheme ‘Suposhan Abhiyan’ in local languages in Bastar with the help of local artists.

   
   
6. The GST Council fixed how much percent uniform tax rate for lottery?
   A)21%
   B)23%
   C)25%
   D)28%
   E)20%
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The Goods and Services Tax or GST Council has fixed a uniform tax rate of 28 per cent on both state-run and private lottery.

   
   
7. What is the rank of India on WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report?
   A)111
   B)112
   C)113
   D)115
   E)110
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: India has slipped four places on the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap index 2020 to 112, due to rising disparity in terms of women’s health and participation in the economy. Moreover, India is now ranked in the bottom-five in terms of women’s health and survival and economic participation.

   
   
8. Which state achieved the highest road length in the country this year so far under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?
   A)Tamil Nadu
   B)Haryana
   C) Jammu and Kashmir
   D)Maharashtra
   E)Punjab
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir have achieved the highest road length in the country this year so far under a Centre’s rural roads’ programme with the completion of around 11,400 kilometres covering 1,838 habitations.

   
   
9. What is the Capital of Hungary?
   A)Bratislava
   B)Bucharest
   C)Budapest
   D)Prague
   E)Vienna
   
   
   

   
   Option C

   
   
10. Recently which carnival has been removed from UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
    A)Belgian
    B)Mexican
    C)Kenyan
    D)Indiana
    E)Swedish
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: A Belgian carnival has been removed from UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list after officials found the “recurrence of racist and anti-Semitic representations” to be incompatible with its principles.

    
    
11. The “Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development” Summit held in which city?
    A)Pune
    B)New Delhi
    C)Mumbai
    D)Chennai
    E)Kolkata
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar addressed a Summit on “Environmental Sustainability and Economic Development in Delhi. While addressing concerns about the depleting ozone layer and the emission of Cfcs and Hfcs the minister said that it is the need of the hour to call upon a meeting to control the minimum temperatures and to keep a check.

    
    
12. Where did Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated ‘Destination North East’ Festival in November 2019?
    A)Bhopal
    B)Raipur
    C)Varanasi
    D)Ambala
    E)Jaipur
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ‘Destination North East’ Festival in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

    
    
13. Recently theEuropean Union left which country out of a 2050 climate neutrality agreement?
    A)Zimbabwe
    B)Netherlands
    C)Thailand
    D)Poland
    E)Ireland
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The European Union left Poland out of a 2050 climate neutrality agreement after hours of summit haggling with three poorer eastern member states that demanded more funds for economic transition and support for nuclear power.

    
    
14. The two day National Conference on ‘Uniformed Women in Prisons Administration’ began in which city?
    A)Bhopal
    B)Lucknow
    C)Indore
    D)Ahmedabad
    E)Gwalior
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai inaugurated a two-day National Conference on ‘Uniformed Women in Prisons Administration’ began at Central Academy for Police Training in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

    
    
15. What is the rank of Indian men’s football team in latest FIFA rankings?
    A)108th
    B)109th
    C)110th
    D)105th
    E) 100th
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The Indian men’s football team remained static at 108th spot in the year-ending FIFA rankings issued recently.India, however, lost 11 places throughout the year.

    
    
16. Who has been appointed as next chief of IndianArmy?
    A)MK Makakatju
    B)Rajendrasinhji Jadeja
    C)Bipin Rawat
    D)Manoj Mukund Naravane
    E) Joe Root
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane, a soldier who has experience on all operational fronts- both land borders as well as counter insurgency operations, will be the next Chief of the Indian Army.

    
    
17. Which companies are joining forces to make internet-connected homes easier to set up and safer to use?
    A)Apple
    B)Google
    C)Amazon
    D)All of these
    E)None of these
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Apple Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Amazon.com Inc, three of the biggest smart-home and voice-assistant providers — are joining forces to make internet-connected homes easier to set up and safer to use.

    
    
18. Recently about 850 Indian peacekeepers serving in Which country have been awarded the prestigious UN medal for their service and contribution to building peace in the strife-torn nation and supporting the local communities?
    A)South Sudan
    B)South Korea
    C)Ukraine
    D)Thailand
    E)Singapore
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: About 850 Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have been awarded the prestigious UN medal for their service and contribution to building peace in the strife-torn nation and supporting the local communities.

    
    
19. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a 2020 administrative budget of how much amount?
    A)$685 million
    B)$757 million
    C)$800 million
    D)$727 million
    E) $700 million
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a 2020 administrative budget of 726.7 million dollars, marking 5.2 per cent increase over the previous year’s net internal administrative expense budget.

    
    
20. Recently Gita Siddharth Kak passed away in Mumbai.She was related to which field? A)Journalist B)Social Activist C)Actress D)Singer E)Writer
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Actress Gita Siddharth Kak passed away in Mumbai. The actress is best known for her role in M.S. Sathyu’s 1973 classic ‘Garm Hava’.