GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 816

1. The Manabasa Gurubara, Chhau and Ravanachhaya — the three popular cultural practices from which state were included in Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
   A) Assam
   B) Maharashtra
   C) TamilNadu
   D) Odisha
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Manabasa Gurubara, Chhau and Ravanachhaya — the three popular cultural practices from Odisha have been included in the recently-published Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list by the Union Ministry of Culture.

   
   
2. Who has been re-inducted into the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Disciplinary Panel?
   A) Vikas Singroul
   B) Hansraj Singh
   C) Akhil Kumar
   D) Rajaram Chaturvedi
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Former Commonwealth Games gold-winning boxer Akhil Kumar has been re-inducted into the National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA) Disciplinary Panel.

   
   
3. The Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) is an autonomous body established in _____?
   A) Chhattisgarh
   B) Assam
   C) Karnataka
   D) Uttarakhand
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
4. Government declared banking industry as public utility service till which date?
   A) December 31
   B) August 9
   C) October 21
   D) October 1
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Government has declared banking industry as a public utility service for six months till October 21 under the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act.

   
   
5. Which state government has launched a portal HOPE aimed at creating employment avenues for the trained youth?
   A) Uttarakhand
   B) UP
   C) Bihar
   D) Odisha
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat launched a portal HOPE aimed at creating employment avenues for the trained youth as well as offering them skill development opportunities to increase their employability.

   
   
6. What is the limit after which a customer cannot lodge a complaint for failed ATM transaction?
   A) 10 days
   B) 30 days
   C) 60 days
   D) No such limit
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: There is no such limit, however after 30 days if a customer lodges the complaint then he will not be entitled the penalty amount of Rs 100 even if the bank delays the re-credit for 7 days.

   
   
7. Which day is observed as International Delegate’s Day 2020?
   A) April 25
   B) April 26
   C) April 28
   D) April 24
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: First, 25 April 2020 is the first time that International Delegate’s Day is observed. Second, the 2020 observance also marks the milestone seventy-fifth anniversary of the San Francisco Conference, an event that laid the foundations of the United Nations.

   
   
8. How much amount of loan agreement was signed between Government of India, West Bengal Government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to improve irrigation in West Bengal?
   A) USD 100 million
   B) USD 135 million
   C) USD 140 million
   D) USD 145 million
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Government of India, West Bengal Government and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, AIIB signed a loan agreement for a 145 million dollar project to improve irrigation services and flood management in the Damodar Valley Command Area in West Bengal.

   
   
9. Who was given the additional charge of the I&B Ministry?
   A) Amit Khare
   B) Tarun Ravi
   C) Arvind Mittal
   D) Taruna Gupta
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Health Secretary Preeti Sudan was given a three-month extension to maintain continuity in the government’s coronavirus fight, while Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare was given additional charge of the I&B Ministry.

   
   
10. Where is the HQ of Fitch Ratings?
    A) Paris
    B) Beijing
    C) NewYork
    D) London
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
11. Recently Mustafa Al Kadhimi has been chosen as PM of which nation?
    A) Iraq
    B) Iran
    C) Israel
    D) Afghanistan
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Mustafa Al Kadhimi has been chosen as Iraq’s new Prime Minister, ending months of political deadlock. Iraq’s Parliament voted to chose Mustafa Kadhimi as the nation’s new prime minister.

    
    
12. What does S stands for in ASCL with respect to credit limit?
    A) Supply
    B) System
    C) Systematic
    D) Sanctioned
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Aggregate Sanctioned Credit Limit (ASCL) means the aggregate of the fund based credit limits sanctioned or outstanding, whichever is higher, to a borrower by the banking system. ASCL would also include unlisted privately placed debt with the banking system.

    
    
13. What is the theme of this year World Intellectual Property Day?
    A) Digital Creativity-Culture Reimagined
    B) Reach for Gold-IP and Sports
    C) Powering Change-Women Innovation
    D) Innovate for a green future
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Every April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2020 is “Innovate for a Green Future“.

    
    
14. What is the currency of NewZealand?
    A) Krone
    B) Rupees
    C) Dollar
    D) Euro
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
15. Sana Mir announced her retirement from which sports?
    A) Cricket
    B) Hockey
    C) Badminton
    D) Tennis
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Former Pakistan captain Sana Mir has announced her retirement, bringing to an end a 15-year career that saw her play 226 internationals, including 137 as captain from 2009 to 2017. She had announced a break from international cricket in November last year to recalibrate her future objectives and targets.

    
    
16. How much amount was allocated for MGNREGS to help provide jobs to migrant workers returning home?
    A) ₹25000 cr
    B) ₹30000 cr
    C) ₹35000 cr
    D) ₹40000 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The government announced an additional Rs 40,000 crore allocation for the rural employment guarantee scheme to help provide jobs to migrant workers returning home.

    
    
17. MSME is defined under which act?
    A) MSME Act, 2004
    B) MSMED Act, 2006
    C) MSMED Act, 1999
    D) MSME Act, 2001
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: MSME has been defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006.

    
    
18. Which Company announced completing the acquisition of 100 percent equity shares of L&T Capital Markets (LTCM) for Rs 230 crore?
    A) HDFC Life
    B) IDBI
    C) Reliance
    D) IIFL Wealth Management
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: IIFL Wealth Management announced completing the acquisition of 100 percent equity shares of L&T Capital Markets (LTCM) for Rs 230 crore.

    
    
19. Who was appointed as a director on the central board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
    A) Rajesh Mishra
    B) Sanjiv Singh
    C) Atanu Chakraborty
    D) Tarun Bajaj
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The government has appointed Economic Affairs Secretary Tarun Bajaj as a director on the central board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

    
    
20. Which of the following cities is known as ‘Land of black diamond?’
    A) Mumbai
    B) Hyderabad
    C) Asansol
    D) Nagpur
    
    
    

    
    Option C