GA Revision for SBI Clerk and othet exams - 757

1. who released the book titled ‘Death – An Inside Story’ authored by Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation?
   A) Venkaiah Naidu
   B) Anurag Thakur
   C) Ram Nath Kovind
   D) Narendra Modi
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu released the book titled ‘Death – An Inside Story’ authored by Sadhguru, Founder, Isha Foundation.

   
   
2. Any NBFC is is considered systemically important NBFC when its asset size is of Rs ____ or more.
   A) Rs 100 Crore
   B) Rs 500 Crore
   C) Rs 250 Crore
   D) Rs 750 Crore
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: NBFCs whose asset size is of Rs 500 cr or more as per last audited balance sheet are considered as systemically important NBFCs.

   
   
3. When is the World Wildlife Day observed?
   A) April 7
   B) March 3
   C) May 11
   D) June 1
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: World Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3 to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.

   
   
4. Who released the book ‘Who is Bharat Mata’ by Prof Purushottam Agrawal and its Kannada translation ‘Yaaru Bharat Maate’ by Prof K E Radhakrishna?
   A) Venkaiah Naidu
   B) Ram Nath kovind
   C) Narendra Modi
   D) Manmohan Singh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh released the book ‘Who is Bharat Mata’ by Prof Purushottam Agrawal and its Kannada translation ‘Yaaru Bharat Maate’ by Prof K E Radhakrishna.

   
   
5. Which Company in collaboration with NITI Aayog to ’empower young minds at schools’?
   A) ITI
   B) IRDA
   C) NASSCOM
   D) SIDBI
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: With an imperative to empower the youngest minds of the country with the latest technologies, an AI-based Module was launched for students in Indian schools by NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM).

   
   
6. Who has been crowned as the winner of LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 competition?
   A) Sneha Vinayak
   B) Priyal Pokhriyal
   C) Vartika Singh
   D) Adline Castelino
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Adline Castelino has been crowned as the winner of LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2020 competition.

   
   
7. India and which other country received AFC grassroots charter bronze memberships?
   A) SriLanka
   B) Turkey
   C) Uzbekistan
   D) Turkmenistan
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT) are the latest to join the rising trend of AFC Member Associations benefiting from the game-changing AFC grassroots charter after they both were awarded their bronze memberships for their continuous efforts in strengthening the grassroots movement in their respective countries.

   
   
8. Who won the best actor award at the 10th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival in New Delhi?
   A) Hrithik Roshan
   B) Varun Dhawan
   C) Ayushmaan Khurrana
   D) Vicky Kaushal
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Hrithik Roshan won the Best Actor award for his performance in the film Super 30, which also won the Best Film at the 10th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival in New Delhi.

   
   
9. In case of individual defaulters and unlimited partnerships, the minimum amount required for attracting the insolvency code is____?
   A) Rs 1,000
   B) Rs2,000
   C) Rs 5,000
   D) Rs 10,000
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
10. The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is situated in which country?
    A) Vienna, Austria
    B) Washington D.C, United States
    C) Gland, Switzerland
    D) Paris, France
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland Founded: 29 April 1961, Morges, Switzerland President: Yolanda Kakabadse

    
    
11. Riek Machar was sworn as Vice President of which nation?
    A) Thailand
    B) South Sudan
    C) Bhutan
    D) Nepal
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar was sworn in as first vice president, formally rejoining the government in the latest bid to bring peace to a nation ravaged by six years of war.

    
    
12. Recently who stepped down as CEO of Disney?
    A) Williams Steven
    B) Walt Disner
    C) Bob Chapek
    D) Bob Iger
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Bob Iger is stepping down from his position as the Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company.

    
    
13. ICC banned Yousuf Al Balushi from all cricket.He belongs to which country?
    A) Pakistan
    B) Nepal
    C) Oman
    D) Afghanistan
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The ICC has banned Oman player Yousuf Al Balushi from all cricket for seven years after he accepted four charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

    
    
14. What is the currency of South Sudan?
    A) Peso
    B) Euro
    C) Pounds
    D) Dollar
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Capital - Juba

    
    
15. According to the data of the commerce ministry, in 2018-19,which country became India’s top trading partner?
    A) USA
    B) China
    C) Russia
    D) France
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: According to the data of the commerce ministry, in 2018-19, the bilateral trade between the US and India stood at USD 87.95 billion. With this, the US has surpassed China to become India’s top trading partner, showing greater economic ties between the two countries.During the period, India’s two-way commerce with China aggregated at USD 87.07 billion.

    
    
16. Which became the first insurance company to use WhatsApp to deliver policy and renewal documents?
    A) Bharti AXA General Insurance
    B) IDBI Federal
    C) Max Bupa General Insurance
    D) United India Insurance
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Bharti AXA General Insurance has started delivering policies and renewal premium to its customers through messaging platform WhatsApp. It plans to sell private car, two-wheeler and travel insurance through a WhatsApp chatbot.

    
    
17. Which airport became home to the world’s largest airport-based temperature-controlled facility-the Export Cold Zone?
    A) Delhi
    B) Lucknow
    C) Indore
    D) Mumbai
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Mumbai airport became home to the world’s largest airport-based temperature-controlled facility-the Export Cold Zone.

    
    
18. Where is the headquarters of ESAF Small Finance Bank located?
    A) Thissur
    B) Kozhikode
    C) Chennai
    D) Bengaluru
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: ESAF Microfinance and Investments Private Ltd.- Thissur, Kerala

    
    
19. Which state launched ‘Jagananna Vasthi Deevena’ scheme?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Andhra Pradesh
    C) Telangana
    D) Odisha
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy launched yet another scheme named after him ‘Jagananna Vasthi Deevena’ in Vizianagaram district in north coastal Andhra.Under the ‘Jagananna Vasthi Deevena’ scheme

    
    
20. Where is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar airport situated?
    A) Leh Ladakh
    B) Aizwal
    C) Guwahati
    D) Indore
    
    
    

    
    Option D