GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams - 770

1. who was honored by the World Book of Records London for his contribution to Indian films?
   A) Manoj Vajpayee
   B) Manoj Kumar
   C) Irfan Khan
   D) Dilip Kumar
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Actor Manoj Kumar was honored by the World Book of Records London. Kumar was awarded the WBR Golden Arra of Bollywood for his contribution to Indian cinema.Earlier legendary actor Dilip Kumar was also felicitated with the honour.

   
   
2. Machkund Hydro Electric Power Plant is situated in which of the following state?
   A) Andhra Pardesh
   B) Telangana
   C) Odisha
   D) Both A & C
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Machhakund (or Machkund) Hydroelectric Project is located near Duduma Falls between the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Border. It is a collaborative project of Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of Odisha

   
   
3. Mahathir Mohamad announced his resignation. He was the former PM of which country?
   A) Malaysia
   B) Thailand
   C) Singapore
   D) Ukraine
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced his resignation from the post, paving the way for a possible formation of a new government.

   
   
4. FRA and IRS are such instruments which can provide effective hedge against interest rate risks. What does F stands for in FRA?
   A) Futures
   B) Forward
   C) Functionality
   D) Free
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: FRA- Forward Rate Agreement

   
   
5. Ministry of Steel launched SERVICE scheme and Portal for which organisation?
   A) BPCL
   B) Coal India
   C) SAIL
   D) SIDBI
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scheme of SAIL to promote Voluntary Philanthropist Activities (VPA) by its employees. The scheme called “SAIL Employee Rendering Voluntarism and Initiatives for Community Engagement (SERVICE)” will promote and facilitate philanthropist activities by the employees in a structured manner.

   
   
6. Who has received SERB Women Excellence Award-2020
   A) Varsha Kumari
   B) Kavya Singh
   C) Anushka Singh
   D) Niti Kumar
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Dr Niti Kumar, Senior Scientist from Division of Molecular Parasitology and Immunology, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow has received SERB Women Excellence Award-2020.

   
   
7. India’s 1st Mahatma Gandhi convention centre inaugurated in which country?
   A) Austria
   B) USA
   C) Nigeria
   D) Australia
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou jointly inaugurated the first convention centre established in Africa by India to honour the memory of Mahatma Gandhi. It is the first centre to be established in Africa by India to honour the memory of Mahatma Gandhi whose 150th Birth Anniversary was observed last year.

   
   
8. When is the National Mathematics Day celebrated?
   A) December 22
   B) November 20
   C) August 12
   D) September 21
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: In India, the day ‘December 22 has been declared as the National Mathematics Day.

   
   
9. What is the rank of India in 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI)?
   A) 69th
   B) 71st
   C) 70th
   D) 72nd
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: India has climbed eight places to 72nd rank in the 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI), which was topped by Switzerland, the US and Singapore.

   
   
10. AEPS is a bank led model which allows online interoperable financial inclusion transaction at _____?
    A) PoS
    B) PoC
    C) Aadhar Card
    D) ATM
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: AEPS is a bank led model which allows online interoperable financial inclusion transaction at PoS (MicroATM) through the Business correspondent of any bank using the Aadhaar authentication.

    
    
11. Which was the focal country at 44th International Kolkata Book Fair?
    A) Russia
    B) France
    C) Australia
    D) UAE
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The 44th International Kolkata Book Fair began from January 29, 2020 and Russia will be the focal country.

    
    
12. Who was re-elected as Rowing Federation of India president?
    A) Rajinder Singh
    B) Souvik Ghose
    C) Rajpal Singh
    D) Rajalaxmi Singh Deo
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Rajalaxmi Singh Deo was re-elected as the (RFI) after the successful conclusion of the elections.

    
    
13. Government think-tank Niti Aayog will develop a national data and analytics platform which is proposed to be released in which year?
    A) 2021
    B) 2022
    C) 2023
    D) 2024
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Government think-tank Niti Aayog will develop a national data and analytics platform to make all government data accessible to stakeholders in a user-friendly manner. The first version of National Data and Analytics Platform is proposed to be released in 2021.

    
    
14. Who clinched a gold medal in the 57 kg men’s at Asian Wrestling Championships?
    A) Vladivostok Steven
    B) Hikmatullo Vohidov
    C) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
    D) Ravi Kumar Dahiya
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: India wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya clinched a gold medal in the Asain Wrestling Championships at the KD Jadhav Wrestling Hall.

    
    
15. Where is the HQ of Yes Bank?
    A) NewDelhi
    B) Pune
    C) Mumbai
    D) Chennai
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
16. When is World Theatre Day observed?
    A) March 25
    B) March 30
    C) March 27
    D) March 28
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Every year on March 27, World Theatre Day is observed to generate awareness about the importance of theatre in our life.

    
    
17. ______ will function as the authorized Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU) in BBPS?
    A) RBI
    B) Sponsor Banks
    C) NPCI
    D) NABARD
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will function as the authorized Bharat Bill Payment Central Unit (BBPCU)

    
    
18. Which Company launched an interactive AI Powered ChatBot solution LIDEA for its customers on WhatsApp?
    A) BirlaEstates
    B) L&T
    C) Reliance
    D) Infotech Solution
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Birla Estates recently launched an interactive AI Powered ChatBot solution LIDEA for its customers on WhatsApp.

    
    
19. Which body provides loans up to Rs 50 lakh to MSEs manufacturing medical supplies to fight COVID-19?
    A) SIDBI
    B) SEBI
    C) RBI
    D) NABARD
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) said it will provide loans up to Rs 50 lakh to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) that are manufacturing medical supplies for fighting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

    
    
20. Where is the HQ of Paytm?
    A) Gurugram
    B) Delhi
    C) Mumbai
    D) Kolkata
    
    
    

    
    Option A