GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams - 762

1. Who won the best Male actor award at 92 nd Academy Awards?
   A) Marshall Curry
   B) Andrew Buckland
   C) Matthew C Cherry
   D) Joaquin Phoenix
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The 92 nd Academy Awards were thronged by a whole lot of controversy this year, from having ‘no host’ to not featuring any female filmmakers in the nominations for best director.The award ceremony was took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

   
   
2. The Hopman Cup is related with which sports?
   A) Badminton
   B) Tennis
   C) Golf
   D) Hockey
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The Hopman Cup is an annual international eight-team indoor hardcourt tennis tournament held in Perth, Western Australia in early January each year, which plays mixed-gender teams on a country-by-country basis.

   
   
3. Which bank to pick up 49 percent stake in Yes Bank?
   A) Canara Bank
   B) SBI
   C) PNB
   D) BOB
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: State Bank of India will pick up 49 per cent stake in the crisis-ridden Yes Bank under a government-approved bailout plan, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assuring that depositors’ money is safe.

   
   
4. Which of the following is the implementing body of NACH?
   A) RBI
   B) NPCI
   C) Ministry of Finance
   D) NABARD
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has implemented “National Automated Clearing House (NACH)” for Banks, Financial Institutions, Corporates and Government a web based solution to facilitate interbank, high volume, electronic transactions which are repetitive and periodic in nature.

   
   
5. Who is the only Indian tech entrepreneur to be chosen and featured in this unprecedented art exhibition and companion coffee table book, celebrating 100 global women leaders who are redefining power?
   A) Ritika Agarwal
   B) Prachi Sharma
   C) Indra Noiyi
   D) Akanksha Hazari
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Akanksha Hazari, CEO and founder of m.Paani, is the only Indian tech entrepreneur to be chosen and featured in this unprecedented art exhibition and companion coffee table book, celebrating 100 global women leaders who are redefining power.

   
   
6. Which day is observed as Jan Aushadi Diwas?
   A) March 10
   B) March 9
   C) March 7
   D) March 8
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Jan Aushadi Diwas is celebrated on March 7 to commemorate the achievements of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadi Pariyojana.

   
   
7. Which state launched ”Yodhavu” mobile app to combat drug menace?
   A) Maharashtra
   B) Odisha
   C) Kerala
   D) Telangana
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Yodhavu’ (Warrior), a mobile app through which public can inform police about drug abuse and its distribution, was launched by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as part of efforts to curb the growing menace in the State.

   
   
8. RBI can withdraw the legal tender of any bank note under which section of RBI Act, 1934?
   A) Section 26 (1)
   B) Section 26 (2)
   C) Section 24 (1)
   D) Section 24 (2)
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: 26(1)- defines the legal tender 26(2)- talks about withdrawal of legal tender

   
   
9. Where is Inderkilla National Park situated?
   A) Uttarakhand
   B) Rajasthan
   C) Himachal Pradesh
   D) West Bengal
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
10. What is the theme of this year International Women’s Day (IWD)?
    A) Planet 50-50 by 2030
    B) Think Equal Build Smart
    C) I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights
    D) Time is Now
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on the 8th of March every year around the world.This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”.

    
    
11. Which state government becomes first state to enforce Performance Regulation Act for power department?
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Telangana
    D) Bihar
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government enforced the Performance Regulation Act 2019 for the power department , with an aim to provide timely and convenient service to the consumers.With this UP becomes first state to enforce this act.

    
    
12. which state celebrated seed sowing festival ‘Lui-Ngai-Ni’?
    A) Nagaland
    B) Sikkim
    C) Manipur
    D) Assam
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The Naga tribes of Manipur celebrated it’s seed sowing festival ‘Lui-Ngai-Ni’, under the theme “Oneness through Culture”, with much fanfare at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) ground in Ukhrul.

    
    
13. Which country hosted 13th Asian Business & Social Investor Forum 2020 & 4th Asia’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2020?
    A) USA
    B) Netherlands
    C) Thailand
    D) Singapore
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: 13th Edition of Asian Business & Social Investor Forum 2019-20 & 4th Edition – Asia’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2019-20 held at The Marriott Marquis Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.

    
    
14. How much amount of loan was signed by India with World bank to improve groundwater management?
    A) USD450 million
    B) USD500 million
    C) USD650 million
    D) USD800 million
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The India government and the World Bank signed a USD 450 million loan agreement to support the national programme to arrest the country’s depleting groundwater levels and strengthen groundwater institutions.

    
    
15. Wasim Jaffer announced retirement from which sports?
    A) Cricket
    B) Football
    C) Tennis
    D) Basketball
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer announced retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains on his illustrious career spanning over two decades.

    
    
16. Which state government has been honoured with the ‘Gold Award’ by the Centre for the state government’s timely implementation of citizen-centric services?
    A) Kerala
    B) TamilNadu
    C) Haryana
    D) Maharashtra
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Haryana government has been honoured with the ‘Gold Award’ by the Centre for the state government’s timely implementation of citizen-centric services under the e-governance project of Antyodaya Saral the 23rd National Awards ceremony organised by the Central Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances Department (DAR & PG), Government of India, in Mumbai

    
    
17. The Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd has tied up with which company for QR-based tickets?
    A) Paytm
    B) Freecharge
    C) Mobikwik
    D) BharatPe
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd has launched Paytm’s QR-code-based metro ticketing system at the Metro Rail Bhavanto creating urban mobility solutions that are future-ready.

    
    
18. Which team won the Khelo India Ice Hockey Championship?
    A) India Blue
    B) CISF
    C) Indian Army
    D) ITBP
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The first Khelo India Ice Hockey Championship 2020 trophy men’s section was lifted by Ladakh Scout Regimental Centre (LSRC) Red team beating ITBP by 3-2 goals at NDS New Ice Hockey Rink.

    
    
19. The Bhogapuram Airport is situated in which state of India?
    A) Goa
    B) Andhra Pradesh
    C) Karnataka
    D) Assam
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
20. For working as a NBFC a company must get itself registers with _____?
    A) RBI
    B) SEBI
    C) Finance Ministry
    D) NHB
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: In terms of Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934, no Non-banking Financial company can commence or carry on business of a non-banking financial institution without obtaining a certificate of registration from the Bank .