GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 843

1. As per IAMAI report,rural India has presently how many current active internet users?
   A) 227 million
   B) 250 million
   C) 210 million
   D) 242 million
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: For the first time, India has more internet users in rural areas than in urban cities. The latest report by the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Nielsen showed rural India had 227 million active internet users, 10% more than urban India’s about 205 million, as of November 2019.

   
   
2. For those who do not declare their stash under the PMGKY and are raided will face 107.25 per cent tax and penalty if the undisclosed income is surrendered during the action.
   A) 77.25
   B) 137.25
   C) 83.25
   D) 107.25
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: For those who do not declare their stash under the PMGKY and are raided will face 107.25 per cent tax and penalty if the undisclosed income is surrendered during the action.

   
   
3. When is World Heritage Day observed?
   A) 18 April
   B) 23 March
   C) 14 April
   D) 13 June
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
4. Which state have launched Rozgar Setu’ scheme for skilled workers?
   A) Jharkhand
   B) Assam
   C) Uttar Pradesh
   D) Madhya Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced the launch of the ‘Rozgar Setu’ scheme, saying it would help secure employment for skilled workers who have returned.

   
   
5. What is the theme of this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity?
   A) Our solutions are in nature
   B) Nature and Biodiversity
   C) Nature and Health
   D) Save the Environment
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.The theme of the 2020 edition is Our solutions are in nature.

   
   
6. Kaziranga National park is located at____?
   A) Kerala
   B) Assam
   C) Odisha
   D) Uttarakhand
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
7. The Labour Ministry launched online skills training course in partnership with which company?
   A) TCS
   B) Wipro
   C) HCL
   D) Infosys
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment said that it had started free online career skills training through its National Career Service project for job-seekers registered with it.

   
   
8. Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is a digital platform for?
   A) Mutual Funds
   B) Share Market
   C) MSME
   D) e-NAM
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) — a digital platform where small businesses (MSMEs) can get access to capital by auctioning their trade receivables.

   
   
9. Which country launched its new rocket “Long March 5B” successfully?
   A) Japan
   B) India
   C) Russia
   D) China
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: China successfully launched its most powerful rocket, the hulking Long March-5B, on its maiden voyage into orbit.

   
   
10. Recently Missile Park Agneeprastha was set up at which INS?
    A) Debnath
    B) Vayu
    C) Agnipath
    D) Kalinga
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The foundation stone for a missile park was laid at INS Kalinga by Cmde Rajesh Debnath, Commanding Officer, in the presence of Flag Officer Commanding-In-Chief, Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain.

    
    
11. What is the capital of Iran?
    A) Kabul
    B) Tokyo
    C) Tehran
    D) Kathmandu
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Currency - Rial

    
    
12. Chilika Lake is located at___?
    A) Odisha
    B) West bengal
    C) Assam
    D) Kerala
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
13. Under which country presidency, G20 Extraordinary Virtual Education Ministers’ Meet was held?
    A) India
    B) Saudi Arabia
    C) China
    D) Nepal
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Union Minister of Human Resource and Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank represented India in the G20 Extraordinary Virtual Education Minister’s Meet under the presidency of Saudi Arabia.

    
    
14. The portion of Net Demand and Time Liability that the bank has to maintain with RBI is called ____?
    A) SLR
    B) CRR
    C) Repo
    D) Reverse Repo
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
15. Recently BRO rebuilded bridge on Munsyari Milam Road near Indo -China Border in which state?
    A) Uttarakhand
    B) Punjab
    C) Jammu and Kashmir
    D) Uttar Pradesh
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: In Uttarakhand , a crucial bridge on the Munsyari Milam Road near the Indo -China Border in Pithoragarh which was collapsed recently, has been rebuilt by the Border Road Organisation(BRO) in a record time of five days.

    
    
16. Where is the headquarters of International Organization for Migration situated?
    A) Brussels, Belgium
    B) Geneva, Switzerland
    C) Paris, France
    D) Vienna, Austria
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants, including internally displaced persons, refugees, and migrant workers.

    
    
17. Which state announced the launch of ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ in the state?
    A) Chhattisgarh
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Sikkim
    D) Odisha
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ in the state.

    
    
18. How much amount was granted by NABARD to WestBengal during FY 21 for the benefit of farmers & poor people?
    A) ₹1050 cr
    B) ₹1200 cr
    C) ₹1250 cr
    D) ₹1450 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned credit of Rs 1,050 crore in the current fiscal so far to West Bengal for benefit of farmers and poor people in rural areas.

    
    
19. Which became the first country to control locusts through drones?
    A) Bangladesh
    B) Nepal
    C) Pakistan
    D) India
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The Union Ministry of Agriculture said that India is the first country to control locust by using drones after finalising the protocols and getting all statutory approvals.

    
    
20. Whose tenure has been extended as Director General of Sports Authority of India (SAI)?
    A) MS Swaminathan
    B) Rakesh Singh
    C) Sandip Pradhan
    D) Vipul Jain
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The tenure of Sandip Pradhan as Director General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has been extended by two years from June 6, 2020.