GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 846

1. Which country will take the first tourist on a space walk in 2023, under the terms of a new contract with a US partner?
   A) India
   B) Russia
   C) China
   D) Japan
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Russia’s Energia space corporation said it will take the first tourist on a space walk in 2023, under the terms of a new contract with a US partner.

   
   
2. Ennore thermal power plant is situated at___?
   A) Andhra Pradesh
   B) Kerala
   C) Tamil Nadu
   D) Odisha
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
3. Recently the government extended which scheme for senior citizens for three years till March 2023?
   A) Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana
   B) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
   C) Pradhan Mantri Vayu Yojana
   D) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Yojana
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Union Cabinet extended the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), a social security scheme for senior citizens, for three years till March, 2023.

   
   
4. Who is the author of poetry anthology “The Yogini Poems: Love and Life “?
   A) Sandeep Patnaik
   B) Prachi Singh
   C) Sanjay Raikwar
   D) Adyasha Das
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Dr. Adyasha Das, well-known poet from Odisha has released her fourth book of poems, “The Yogini Poems: Love and Life”, based on the Chausathi Yoginis of Hirapur.

   
   
5. How many banks got nationalized in 1969?
   A) 8
   B) 12
   C) 14
   D) 16
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
6. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath launched the ‘UP Start-up Fund’.It will be managed by which organisation?
   A) NASSCOM
   B) SIDBI
   C) NABARD
   D) IRDA
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath launched the ‘UP Start-up Fund’ to be managed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).

   
   
7. What is the theme of this year’s National Statistic Day?
   A) Sustainable Development Goals -3
   B) Quality Assurance in Official Statistics
   C) Administrative Statistics
   D) Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: National Statistics Day is observed on June 29. The main aim of marking this day is to make statistics popular in an individual’s daily life.The day is observed in India on the birth anniversary of PC Mahalanobis, remembered as the ‘Father of Statistics’ in India.The theme of the day this year is Sustainable Development Goals -3 (Ensure healthy lie and promote well-being for all at all ages) and Sustainable Development Goals-5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls).

   
   
8. Which state government launched Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojana for farmers?
   A) Chhattisgarh
   B) NewDelhi
   C) Haryana
   D) Bihar
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Chhattisgarh government launched a scheme to ensure “minimum income availability” to farmers of the state through direct bank transfer on the death anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi May 21.

   
   
9. Where is the HQ of ICICI Bank?
   A) Lucknow
   B) Chennai
   C) NewDelhi
   D) Mumbai
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
10. Gorumara National Park is situated in which state?
    A) Odisha
    B) West Bengal
    C) Maharashtra
    D) Jammu and Kashmir
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
11. Centre government launched scheme for 100% solarization of Konark Sun Temple & Konark town. It is situated in which state?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Telangana
    C) Assam
    D) Odisha
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Union Government has launched scheme for 100 per cent solarization of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha.Rs 25 crore rupees has been earmarked for this project.

    
    
12. Which Bank became the first Indian lender to allow video KYC of customers?
    A) Kotak Mahindra Bank
    B) IDBI Bank
    C) Federal Bank
    D) SBI
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced video-KYC facility for customers opening savings account on Kotak 811 – the banks digital banking platform.

    
    
13. Which of the following is not a money market instrument?
    A) T-bills
    B) Commercial Papers
    C) Certificate of Deposit
    D) Equity shares
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
14. How much amount was approved to scheme to support micro food processing units?
    A) ₹10000 cr
    B) ₹9500 cr
    C) ₹11000 cr
    D) ₹12500 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave approval for a new central scheme with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for providing credit-linked subsidy to 2 lakh micro food processing units across the country.

    
    
15. How much aid was given by India to UN Agency working for Palestinian refugees?
    A) USD 5 million
    B) USD 4 million
    C) USD 3 million
    D) USD 2 million
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: India has given USD 2 million in support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency working for the welfare of Palestinian refugees in assist of its core programmes and providers, together with schooling and well being, amidst the coronavirus disaster.

    
    
16. RBI reduced the repo rate to how much percent?
    A) 3.75%
    B) 4.05%
    C) 4.0%
    D) 4.15%
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has cut key repo lending rate by 40 basis points to 4%. This is expected to bring down lending rates and deposit rates as well.

    
    
17. Which singer sang a song titled as JAYTU BHARATAM saluting the spirit of Atma Nirbhar Bharat?
    A) Lata Mangeskar
    B) Asha Bhosle
    C) Sonu Nigam
    D) Arijit Singh
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Legendary singer Lata Mangeskar has sang a song titled as JAYTU BHARATAM saluting the spirit of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

    
    
18. Which company has partnered with social media giant Facebook to train offline retailers to go digital?
    A) Motorola
    B) Redmi
    C) Sony
    D) Samsung
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Samsung India has partnered with social media giant Facebook to train offline retailers to go digital.

    
    
19. When is World Hemophilia Day observed?
    A) 24 April
    B) 17 April
    C) 26 April
    D) 20 March
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
20. What does R stands form in QR Code?
    A) Response
    B) Revenue
    C) Random
    D) Rate
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: QR- Quick Response