GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 828

1. Which organisation launched Khelo India e-Pathshala, an online coaching programme for grassroot level?
   A) Nasscom
   B) Sports Authority of India
   C) Niti Aayog
   D) IOC
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) launched Khelo India e-Pathshala in association with National Sports Federations (NSF) with an aim to provide first-ever national-level open online coaching and education programme for grassroot-level athletes.

   
   
2. RBI extended the interest subsidy scheme for exporters till which date?
   A) May 30,2021
   B) April 1,2021
   C) March 1,2021
   D) March 31,2021
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Reserve Bank said a scheme providing interest subsidy for post and pre-shipment export credit has been extended by a year till March 31, 2021, a move which would provide relief to exporters.

   
   
3. Where is the HQ of Orintal Insurance Company Limited?
   A) Lucknow
   B) Chennai
   C) Mumbai
   D) NewDelhi
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
4. Which of the following is a Money Market Instrument?
   A) Debt
   B) Equity
   C) Bankers’ Acceptances
   D) Derivatives
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Bankers’ Acceptances is Money Market Instrument; Rest all are Capital Market Instrument

   
   
5. Who took charge as Deputy Managing Director at Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank)?
   A) Manoj Pillai
   B) Sanjay Singh
   C) Mohammed Mustafa
   D) Harsha Bangari
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Harsha Bangari took charge as Deputy Managing Director at Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank).

   
   
6. Rangoon is the capital city of?
   A) Kosovo
   B) Myanmar
   C) Mauritius
   D) Namibia
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Currency of Myanmar is Kyat

   
   
7. How much amount was allocated by PM Cares Fund to for Fight against COVID-19?
   A) ₹4500 cr
   B) ₹3000 cr
   C) ₹2500 cr
   D) ₹3100 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: PM CARES (Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) Fund Trust decided to allocate Rs. 3100 Crore for fight against COVID-19.

   
   
8. Who will chair the IBBI advisory committee on service providers?
   A) Sanjay Sharma
   B) Bimal Patel
   C) Akshay Gupta
   D) TV Mohandas Pai
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has reconstituted its advisory committee on service providers and it would now be chaired by Manipal Global Education Services Chairman T V Mohandas Pai. The 12-member panel would advise and provide professional support on regulation and development of the service providers dealt with by the IBBI.

   
   
9. Which country developed iFeel-You’ bracelet for social distancing?
   A) Brazil
   B) India
   C) USA
   D) Italy
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Genoa-based Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has come up with iFeel-You, an intelligent bracelet which will help users respect social distancing rules.

   
   
10. Which country has launched the world’s first app that utilised the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google?
    A) Germany
    B) Switzerland
    C) Denmark
    D) USA
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Switzerland has launched the world’s first app that utilised the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google.

    
    
11. Where is Brabourne Stadium situated?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Kerala
    C) Goa
    D) West Bengal
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
12. How much amount was approved by World Bank to support India’s fight against Covid-19?
    A) USD 4 billion
    B) USD 3 billion
    C) USD 1 billion
    D) USD 2 billion
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The World Bank approved USD 1 billion ‘Accelerating India’s COVID-19 Social Protection Response Program‘ to support the country’s efforts for providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households, severely impacted by the pandemic.

    
    
13. The deposits made in Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) shall be held in _________ maintained with Reserve Bank of India?
    A) Saving Account
    B) Bond Ledger Accounts (BLA)
    C) CASA
    D) Reserved Account
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
14. Who launched technology-based solution named as CHAMPIONS for MSME sector, in New Delhi?
    A) Prakash Javedkar
    B) Nitin Gadkari
    C) Ram Vilas Paswan
    D) Narendra Modi
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched technology-based solution named as CHAMPIONS for MSME sector, in New Delhi.

    
    
15. Roberto Azevedo decided to step down from the post of Chief of which organisation?
    A) WHO
    B) UNO
    C) ILO
    D) WTO
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Geneva-based World Trade Organisation (WTO) said its chief Roberto Azevedo will step down on August 31, a year before his term ends, on personal grounds. India is one of the founder members of this multi-lateral body, which frames rules for global exports and imports.

    
    
16. Who was awarded the coveted Vice Admiral GM Hiranandani Memorial Rolling trophy for the year 2020?
    A) Akshay Kumar
    B) Nilesh Shah
    C) Vikas Singh
    D) Sachin Jain
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Lieutenant commander Akshay Kumar of Anti-Submarine Warfare School of Southern Naval Command (SNC) at Kochi was awarded the coveted Vice Admiral GM Hiranandani Memorial Rolling trophy for the year 2020.

    
    
17. What is the currency of Montenegro?
    A) Euro
    B) Dinar
    C) Shilling
    D) Franc
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Capital city of Montenegro is Podgorica

    
    
18. What is theme of this year World Menstrual Hygiene Day?
    A) Periods in Pandemic
    B) Its time for action
    C) Good Hygiene
    D) Hygiene Management
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Every year on May 28, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, the private sector, the media, and individuals come together to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM).World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020 theme is ‘Periods in Pandemic’.

    
    
19. Cheque is defined under which section of Negotiable Instruments Act 1881?
    A) Section 4
    B) Section 5
    C) Section 6
    D) Section 7
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
20. Recently India got its first automated COVID-19 testing machine.Name it?
    A) COBAS 6800
    B) COBAS 5500
    C) COBAL 6000
    D) MI 4000
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the first automated COVID-19 testing machine ‘COBAS 6800’, procured by the government at the NCDC. Amid the spiking of cases of COVID-19 and the need for large-scale testing ‘COBAS 6800’ is an automated testing machine which has the capacity to test over 1200 samples in just 24 hours.