GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams - 768

1. which chatbot was launched by IRCTC to converse with customers in Hindi language?
   A) ASHA
   B) Vyomithra
   C) eBayu
   D) ASKDISHA
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: In order to resolve queries of railway passengers, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has now powered voice-enabled ‘ASKDISHA’ to converse with customers in Hindi language.

   
   
2. What is the authorized capital of NPCI?
   A) Rs 100 crore
   B) Rs 200 crore
   C) Rs 250 crore
   D) Rs 300 crore
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
3. When is the World Refugee Day observed?
   A) March 15
   B) July 22
   C) May 17
   D) June 20
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: World Refugee Day, international observance observed June 20 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world

   
   
4. Which Bank join hands with Landmark group to launch 3 new retail co-branded credit cards?
   A) IDBI
   B) SBI
   C) Canara Bank
   D) Allahabad Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: SBI Card has partnered with Landmark Group, one of the largest retail and hospitality conglomerates in India, to launch a unique set of retail co-branded credit cards.

   
   
5. Who has been named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 at the 21st edition of the awards?
   A) Shailesh Singh
   B) Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
   C) Adi Godrej
   D) Indra Nooyi
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Biocon CMD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been named the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 at the 21st edition of the awards.

   
   
6. Which campaign was launched by National Payments Corporation of India to guide users towards the right usage of UPI?
   A) UPI Chalao
   B) UPI Badao
   C) UPI Chalega
   D) UPI Karo
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The “UPI Chalega” campaign was launched by the National Payments Corporation of India

   
   
7. What is the capital of Hungary?
   A) Kinshasa
   B) Bogota
   C) Nicosia
   D) Budapest
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Currency of Hungary is Forint

   
   
8. Which state announced Chief Minister’s Akhannaba Sanaroising gi Tengbang (CMAST)’ and Chief Minister Artist Sing gi Tengbang (CMAT)’ scheme?
   A) Meghalaya
   B) Manipur
   C) Assam
   D) Sikkim
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has announced the biggest ever scheme for the welfare of sportspersons and artists of the State.

   
   
9. For a Small Finance Bank maximum loan size and investment limit exposure to a group obligator is restricted to ____ of its capital funds.
   A) 5%
   B) 10%
   C) 15%
   D) 20%
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
10. Which ministry has launched a National Level Awareness Programme (NLAP) 2020?
    A) Ministry of Finance
    B) Ministry of MSME
    C) Ministry of Defence
    D) Ministry of HRD
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched a National Level Awareness Programme (NLAP) 2020.

    
    
11. Indian Railways launched which application for its employees?
    A) ACS
    B) HRD
    C) HRMS
    D) OCS
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: In a bid to bring transparency in the administrative functioning of the Indian Railways, Railway Board Chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav launched the HRMS mobile app, in which the employees can see the data related to their service and communicate with the administration for any changes, if required.

    
    
12. Who became the first player in the world to play 100 matches in all three formats of cricket?
    A) Steve Smith
    B) Virat Kohli
    C) Ross Taylor
    D) Aaron Finch
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor became the first player in the world to play 100 matches in all three formats of cricket. The landmark achievement came as he took the field against India in the opening Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington.

    
    
13. Which became the world’s first whole country recognised as a ‘Dark Sky Place’ by the International Dark-Sky Association’s (IDA)?
    A) Netherlands
    B) Thailand
    C) Niue
    D) Ukraine
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Niue has become the world’s first whole country recognised as a ‘Dark Sky Place’ by the International Dark-Sky Association’s (IDA), which has approved the island’s application for the protection of its sky, land and sea.

    
    
14. “We Understand Your World” is the tagline of which bank?
    A) HDFC Bank
    B) Axis Bank
    C) ICICI Bank
    D) Bank of Baroda
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
15. Who was appointed as new MD and CEO of Dhanlaxmi Bank?
    A) Sunil Gurbaxani
    B) Shyam Srinivasan
    C) Sarvesh Singh
    D) Rajesh Sharma
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: RBI has approved the appointment of Sunil Gurbaxani as Managing Director and CEO of the Dhanlaxmi Bank for a period of three years from the date of taking charge.

    
    
16. What is the paid up capital of NPCI?
    A) Rs 50 crore
    B) Rs 100 crore
    C) Rs 137 crore
    D) Rs 150 crore
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
17. Which company launches website to track COVID-19?
    A) TCS
    B) Google
    C) Apple
    D) Microsoft
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
18. Leo Varadkar resigned from his post.He was the former PM of which country?
    A) Taiwan
    B) Brazil
    C) Iceland
    D) Ireland
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigned but stayed on as interim leader while the country’s three main parties battle out coalition talks after an inconclusive election.

    
    
19. Which grievance redressal portal of Indian Railways, has been awarded Silver under Category II of National e-Governance Awards – “Excellence in providing Citizen-centric Delivery”?
    A) RailSuraksha
    B) RailSahayta
    C) RailYatri
    D) RailMadad
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: RailMadad, the grievance redressal portal of Indian Railways, has been awarded Silver under Category II of National e-Governance Awards – “Excellence in providing Citizen-centric Delivery”.

    
    
20. Bhaskar Khulbe and which other person has been appointed as Advisors to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
    A) Mohan Singh
    B) Nitesh Srivastava
    C) Shailesh Prajapathi
    D) Amarjeet Sinha
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Retired IAS officers Bhaskar Khulbe and Amarjeet Sinha have been appointed as Advisors to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.