GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams - 737

1. The 11th World Body Building Championships held in which country?
   A) Thailand
   B) Israel
   C) Netherlands
   D) SouthKorea
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
2. The Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd is based in_________?
   A) Gurgaon
   B) New Delhi
   C) Mumbai
   D) Pune
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The ECGC Limited (Formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd) is a company wholly owned by the Government of India based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It provides export credit insurance support to Indian exporters and is controlled by the Ministry of Commerce. Government of India had initially set up Export Risks Insurance Corporation (ERIC) in July 1957.

   
   
3. Which of the following is the helpline number to address consumer queries on digital payments?
   A) 15555
   B) 14444
   C) 18888
   D) 19999
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The government, in collaboration with telecom and IT industry, launched a toll-free helpline – 14444 – to address consumer queries on digital payments in January 2017. The helpline was launched aiming at addressing questions regarding various platforms, including the newly-launched Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM), e-Wallets, Aadhaar-enabled payment system and USSD.

   
   
4. Recently Joao Souza has been banned for life from which sports?
   A) Basketball
   B) Cricket
   C) Football
   D) Tennis
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Former top-100 tennis player Joao Souza has been banned for life and fined $200,000 after being convicted of multiple match-fixing and other corruption offences.

   
   
5. Uddhav Thackeray was sworn in as CM of which state?
   A) Odisha
   B) Maharashtra
   C) Delhi
   D) Jharkhand
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at a grand ceremony held at the Shivaji Park.

   
   
6. Recently Union Cabinet approved an agreement between India and which country on cooperation in use of outer space?
   A) Thailand
   B) Israel
   C) Sweden
   D) Mongolia
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved an agreement between India and Mongolia on cooperation in the exploration and uses of outer space for peaceful and civilian purposes.

   
   
7. According to the latest Counterpoint Research report,which country has become second-largest smartphone market in the world?
   A) USA
   B) India
   C) China
   D) France
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: According to the latest Counterpoint Research report, India has surpassed the US to become the second-largest smartphone market in the world, the country recorded 158 million shipments in 2019 with 7 per cent year-on-year growth, attributed to Chinese brands introducing smartphones with flagship-grade features in the mid-tier segment.

   
   
8. Where is the HQ of European Union?
   A) Paris
   B) Rome
   C) Geneva
   D) Brussels
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
9. What does M stands for in EMV Chips?
   A) MaestroCard
   B) MasterCard
   C) Money
   D) Monetary
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: EMV- Europay, MasterCard, and Visa

   
   
10. Who was conferred with the prestigious Karmaveer Chakra Award and REX Karmaveer Global Fellowship?
    A) Rahul Adhikari
    B) Rahul Bajaj
    C) Vikas Chaturvedi
    D) Indra Nooyi
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Rahul Adhikari, Founder of International Changemaker Olympiad and an IIT Gold-Medalist, was conferred with the prestigious Karmaveer Chakra Award and REX Karmaveer Global Fellowship.

    
    
11. Health ministry clears proposal to establish AIIMS in place of Darbhanga Medical College Hospital in which state?
    A) Bihar
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Haryana
    D) Telangana
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Seeking clarification from Bihar government that the Darbhanga Medical College Hospital is not a heritage building, the Union Health Ministry is all set to commission a second All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the state by replacing Darbhanga Medical College Hospital.

    
    
12. Which country was the guest of honour at the New Delhi World Book Fair?
    A) Russia
    B) France
    C) UAE
    D) Australia
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: France was the guest of honour at the New Delhi World Book Fair announced France Ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain as part of a reciprocal invitation as New Delhi was the guest of honour this year at Livre Paris.

    
    
13. What is the currency of Israel?
    A) Rial
    B) Dinar
    C) Krone
    D) Shekel
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Capital - Jerusalem

    
    
14. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval to confer the status of Institution of National Importance (INI) to the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda.It is situated in which place?
    A) Lucknow
    B) Bareily
    C) Jamnagar
    D) Gorakhpur
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval to confer the status of Institution of National Importance (INI) to the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, by conglomerating the cluster of Ayurveda Institutes at Gujarat Ayurveda University (GAU) campus, Jamnagar.

    
    
15. How many new Indian English words featured in 10th Oxford dictionary?
    A) 26
    B) 25
    C) 24
    D) 28
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The latest edition of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary features 26 new Indian English words, including Aadhaar, chawl, dabba, hartal and shaadi.

    
    
16. Which state launched ‘Jagananna Amma Vodi’ financial assistance scheme for the school going students?
    A) Odisha
    B) Assam
    C) Telangana
    D) Andhra Pradesh
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched ‘Jagananna Amma Vodi’ financial assistance scheme for the school going students.

    
    
17. Which state government launched ‘ Shiv Bhojan’ scheme?
    A) Delhi
    B) Jharkhand
    C) Rajasthan
    D) Maharashtra
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government, launched its much-awaited ‘ Shiv Bhojan’ scheme, which is aimed at providing a meal to the poor for just Rs 10, on the occasion of the 71st Republic Day.

    
    
18. To calculate capital adequacy ratio, the banks are required to take into account which of the following risks?
    A) Credit risk and Operational risk
    B) Credit risk and Market risk
    C) Market Risk and Operational Risk
    D) Credit Risk, Market risk and Operational risk
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
19. Which department released a postal cover to mark the 55 years of the famed Brahmins’ Coffee Bar?
    A) Department of post
    B) Department of Finance
    C) Ministry of Defence
    D) Ministry of corporate affairs
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Postal department released a postal cover to mark the 55 years of the famed Brahmins’ Coffee Bar. One of the city’s best known joints for south Indian snacks, Brahmins’ Coffee Bar is especially famous for its chutney, besides their iconic coffee.

    
    
20. The Koyna Dam is located in_______?
    A) Punjab
    B) Maharashtra
    C) Haryana
    D) Bihar
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra.