Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 423

Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
1. Saifai International Cricket Stadium is located in which of these states?
   A) Odisha
   B) Haryana
   C) Uttar Pradesh
   D) Sikkim
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
2. The headquarter of Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) is in which city?
   A) Mumbai
   B) New Delhi
   C) Kolkata
   D) Hyderabad
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
3. Ghodemodni is a folk dance of which state?
   A) Haryana
   B) Goa
   C) Odisha
   D) Madhya Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
4. The World Environment Day is held every year on which date?
   A) September 14
   B) January 10
   C) August 11
   D) June 5
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
5. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is based in which country?
   A) Bangkok, Thailand
   B) Naypyidaw, Myanmar
   C) Dhaka, Bangladesh
   D) Kathmandu, Nepal
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
6. Which of these is based in Karnataka?
   A) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
   B) Group of Monuments at Khajuraho
   C) Group of Monuments at Hampi
   D) All of the above
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
7. India shares the Sundarbans National Park with which country?
   A) Bangladesh
   B) Nepal
   C) Bhutan
   D) Myanmar
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Sundarbans National Park is a large coastal mangrove forest, shared by India and Bangladesh. It is located in West Bengal state of India.

   
   
8. The name you can bank upon is the tagline of which bank?
   A) ICICI bank
   B) AXIS bank
   C) PNB
   D) IDBI
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: HQ – New Delhi

   
   
9. Which among the following banks is headquartered at Bengaluru?
   A) Indian Overseas Bank
   B) UCO Bank
   C) Vijaya Bank
   D) Corporation Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
10. Kabul is the capital of which country?
    A) Ireland
    B) Cuba
    C) Bangladesh
    D) Afghanistan
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 905

1. Who has been named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 for her contribution in improving universal access to affordable life-saving medicine?
   A) Satya Nadella
   B) N Murthy
   C) Uday Kotak
   D) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon, has been named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 for her contribution in improving universal access to affordable life-saving medicine and transforming the world in one of its kind virtual entrepreneurship award ceremony.

   
   
2. What does S stands for in PSP with respect to UPI?
   A) Software
   B) Service
   C) System
   D) Synchronized
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: PSP- Payment System Player . The bank which provides UPI.

   
   
3. Where is the HQ of Tata AIA Life?
   A) Lucknow
   B) NewDelhi
   C) Chennai
   D) Mumbai
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
4. Private players will begin rail passenger services in India by?
   A) July 2023
   B) April 2023
   C) July 2022
   D) April 2022
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Private players will begin rail passenger services by April 2023, and they will run only five per cent of the Railways’ total mail and express trains.

   
   
5. How many Indian Institute made to the THE Asia University Ranking 2020 by Time Higher Education (THE)?
   A) 8
   B) 9
   C) 7
   D) 12
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Time Higher Education (THE) has announced the THE Asia University Rankings 2020. 56 Indian institutes participated in the rankings this year out of which eight have made it to the top 100.

   
   
6. Which state govt. announced a monthly stipend of Rs 3,000 to newly enrolled junior lawyers for next two years?
   A) Tamil Nadu
   B) Telangana
   C) Madhya Pradesh
   D) Punjab
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Tamil Nadu chief minister K Palaniswami announced a monthly stipend of Rs 3,000 to newly enrolled junior lawyers for two years to help them overcome financial difficulties in pursuit of their profession.

   
   
7. Who has written a new collection of short stories ‘Grandparents’ Bag of Stories’?
   A) Sudha Murty
   B) Kiran Desai
   C) Anita Nair
   D) Jhumpa Lahiri
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: On the 70th birthday of award-winning author Sudha Murty, publishing house Penguin Random House India announced her latest collection of short stories, Grandparents’ Bag of Stories.

   
   
8. Which of the following cannot be used for fund transfer through IMPS?
   A) Using Mobile number & MMID
   B) Using Aadhaar number
   C) Using Virtual Private Address
   D) Using Account number & IFS Code
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Facility of VPA is available in UPI.

   
   
9. Headquarter of MUDRA Bank is situated in____?
   A) Chennai
   B) New Delhi
   C) Hyderabad
   D) Noida
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank (MUDRA Bank) is a public sector financial institution in India. It provides loans at low rates to micro-finance institutions and non-banking financial institutions which then provide credit to MSMEs. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 April 2015.

   
   
10. The Union Govt. launched a scheme called Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (PM FME) in July 2020. What is the outlay for the scheme?
    A) Rs 30,000 cr
    B) Rs 40,000 cr
    C) Rs 10,000 cr
    D) Rs 20,000 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The government launched a Rs 10,000 crore scheme for micro enterprises which offers 50% subsidy for storage and transportation to prevent distress sale by farmers. The scheme will be implemented for five years until 2024-25. It will generate investment of Rs 35,000 core, generate 900,000 jobs and help 800,000 units.

    
    
11. Pradeep Chhibber and who other is the author of the book titled ‘India Tomorrow: Conversations with the Next Generation of Political Leaders’?
    A) Keerat Irani
    B) Arjun Rai
    C) Deepak Kumar
    D) Harsh Shah
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The book titled “India Tomorrow: Conversations with the Next Generation of Political Leaders”, has been released recently. It is written by academicians Pradeep Chhibber and Harsh Shah and published by Oxford University Press (OUP).

    
    
12. Which country is set to become the first in the world to phase-out of coal as an energy source?
    A) Italy
    B) Spain
    C) Germany
    D) The Netherlands
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: German lawmakers have finalized the country’s long-awaited phase-out of coal as an energy source, backing a plan that environmental groups say isn’t ambitious enough and free marketeers criticise as a waste of taxpayers’ money.

    
    
13. In the ‘National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-2025’ (NSFE), released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), RBI has come out with a ‘5-Core Actions’ approach for promoting financial education. Which of the following is not one of the ‘C’ in these 5-core actions?
    A) Content
    B) Communication
    C) Capacity
    D) Course
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The ‘National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-2025’ (NSFE), released by the RBI, has suggested a multi-stakeholder-led approach for creating a financially aware and empowered India. The five Cs, outlined by the strategy paper, are: Content, Capacity, Community, Communication and Collaboration. Strengthening financial inclusion in the country has been one of the important developmental agendas of both the Government of India and the four financial sector regulators (RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and PFRDA).

    
    
14. The International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants. Where is the hq of International Organization for Migration is situated?
    A) New York
    B) Paris
    C) Geneva
    D) London
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Founded in 1951

    
    
15. A __________ is one where loss has been identified by the bank or internal or external auditors or the RBI inspection but the amount has not been written off wholly.
    A) Standard Asset
    B) Loss Asset
    C) By-stand Asset
    D) Loan Asset
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: A loss asset is one where loss has been identified by the bank or internal or external auditors or the RBI inspection but the amount has not been written off wholly. In other words, such an asset is considered uncollectible and of such little value that its continuance as a bankable asset is not warranted although there may be some salvage or recovery value.

    
    
16. Which Indian institute broken into the global top 50 Executive MBA (EMBA) Rankings by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) this year taking 36th position?
    A) MDI Gurgaon
    B) XLRI Xavier School of Management
    C) IIM Indore
    D) IIM Banglore
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: From 61st position last year, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore has broken into the global top 50 Executive MBA (EMBA) Rankings by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) this year at 36th position. However, the Executive MBA sector is still one dominated by institutions in the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) with 62 of the 141 single-provider programs ranked are offered by American or British providers.

    
    
17. Who has been appointed as the Director General of Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)?
    A) Rajan Mathews
    B) Ajay Puri
    C) Ravinder Takkar
    D) SP Kochhar
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has appointed SP Kochhar as its new Director General (DG), after Rajan Mathews quitting the position, after a decade of service.

    
    
18. According to Bridge To India’s India Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020, how much renewable energy capacity will India add in the next 5 years?
    A) 50 GW
    B) 60 GW
    C) 90 GW
    D) 80 GW
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: India is expected to add only 60GW of renewable energy capacity in the next 5 years, according to Bridge To India’s India Renewable Energy CEO survey report 2020. This is very low, at 12GW per annum. The government wants to achieve 175GW by 2022 and 450GW by 2030.

    
    
19. Which Indian Tennis Player won the PSD Bank Nord Open trophy in Germany, becoming the 1st India to do so?
    A) Vijay Amritraj
    B) Sumit Nagal
    C) Mahesh Bhupathi
    D) Somdev Devvarman
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
20. Where is the capital city of Armenia?
    A) Suva
    B) Warsaw
    C) Tirana
    D) Yerevan
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Currency- Dram

    
    

Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 422

Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
1. The M.A.Chidambaram Stadium is located in which city of India?
   A) Kochi
   B) Visakhapatnam
   C) Nagpur
   D) Chennai
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
2. The Khadakwasla Dam is located in which state?
   A) Haryana
   B) West Bengal
   C) Karnataka
   D) Maharashtra
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Khadakwasla Dam is a dam on the Mutha River 21 km from the centre of the city of Pune in Maharashtra.

   
   
3. The Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is based in which Indian state?
   A) Madhya Pradesh
   B) Arunachal Pradesh
   C) Gujarat
   D) Himachal Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
4. Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station is located in which of these states?
   A) Himachal Pradesh
   B) Haryana
   C) Chhattigarh
   D) Uttar Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
5. Georgetown is the capital of which country?
   A) Namibia
   B) Lithuania
   C) Ireland
   D) Guyana
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Currency – Dollar

   
   
6. World Soil Day is held every year on _______?
   A) August 28
   B) December 5
   C) September 3
   D) July 24
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
7. The Indian folk dance Veeragase has its origin from which state?
   A) Jammu & Kashmir
   B) Nagaland
   C) Karnataka
   D) Maharashtra
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
8. Radhamohan cup is associated with which sport?
   A) Polo
   B) Golf
   C) Tennis
   D) Hockey
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
9. The Bir Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state?
   A) Punjab
   B) Rajasthan
   C) Haryana
   D) Gujarat
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Patiala

   
   
10. Which Revolution is associated with Potato Production?
    A) Brown Revolution
    B) Golden Revolution
    C) Round Revolution
    D) Black Revolution
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 904

1. Who has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NPCI International Payments (NIPL), an international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)?
   A) Varun Sharma
   B) Ritesh Shukla
   C) Mohit Tiwari
   D) Raman Ahuja
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an international arm NPCI International Payments (NIPL)– with the aim of exporting its indigenously developed digital payment offerings. It has appointed Ritesh Shukla as the Chief Executive of NIPL with the main task of business development and driving profitability in international markets.

   
   
2. An asset is classified as doubtful if it has remained in the sub¬standard category for a period of _____?
   A) 6 months
   B) 12 months
   C) 18 months
   D) 24 months
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: In simple words after an asset has remained NPA for more than 12 months is it a doubtful asset.

   
   
3. Where is the HQ of World Leagues Forum located?
   A) Amsterdam, Netherlands
   B) Rabat, Morocco
   C) Zurich, Switzerland
   D) Abuja, Nigeria
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
4. Which of the following cricketers will be conferred with the Mohun Bagan Ratna this year?
   A) Pranab Ganguly
   B) Palash Nandi
   C) Monoranjan Porel
   D) Gurbux Singh
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: List of all award winner Mohun Bagan Ratna – club’s highest honor Shri Gurbux Singh (Hockey) Shri Palash Nandi (Cricket) Lifetime Achievement Shri Ashok Kumar (Hockey) Shri Pranab Ganguly (Football) Shri Monoranjan Porel (Athletics) Best Football Player of the season 2019-20 (Senior) : Joseba Beitia (Spain) Best Youth Player: Sajal Bag (U18 team)

   
   
5. Which institute has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to carry out activities in the field of standardisation and conformity assessment?
   A) IIT Roorkee
   B) IIT Bombay
   C) IIT Madras
   D) IIT Ranchi
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to carry out activities in the field of standardisation and conformity assessment.

   
   
6. With which of the following has UNICEF INDIA partnered to launch #Reimagine Campaign?
   A) NITI Aayog
   B) NABARD
   C) Confederation of Indian Industry
   D) FICCI
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The UNICEF INDIA has entered into partnership with the Socio Economic Development Foundation (SEDF) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), to co-develop #Reimagine Campaign.

   
   
7. Mobile Money Identifier (MMID) is a ___ digit number.
   A) 5
   B) 6
   C) 7
   D) 9
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
8. Which of the following has developed Ayurvedic biodegradable face mask named ‘Pavitrapati’ and anti-microbial body suit named ‘Aushada Tara’?
   A) Defence Research and Development Organisation
   B) NITI Aayog
   C) Divi Laboratories
   D) Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Pune-based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has developed Ayurvedic biodegradable face mask and anti-microbial body suit.

   
   
9. Satkosia Tiger reserve situated in which of the following state?
   A) Assam
   B) Kerala
   C) Odisha
   D) Andhra Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
10. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, what is the rank of Mukesh Ambani, RIL’s chairman in terms of world’s richest person?
    A) 6th
    B) 5th
    C) 7th
    D) 4th
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Mukesh Ambani surged past Silicon Valley tech titan Elon Musk as well as Alphabet co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page to become the world’s sixth-richest person.

    
    
11. According to a global research released by online privacy solutions provider SurfShark, what is the rank of India in Digital Quality of Life Index 2020 in terms of Internet Quality?
    A) 49th
    B) 53rd
    C) 57th
    D) 42nd
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: India ranks among the lowest in the world in terms of Internet quality, according to a global research released by online privacy solutions provider SurfShark. Overall, India ranked 57th on the Digital Quality of Life Index 2020. Scandinavian countries Denmark and Sweden topped the index, with Canada rounding up the top three.

    
    
12. Mile Jedinak announced his retirement from football. He played for which country?
    A) Argentina
    B) Sri Lanka
    C) Australia
    D) Romania
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Former Australia skipper and Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak announced his retirement from football at the age of 35.

    
    
13. Which country has launched a surface-to-surface ballistic missile named martyr Qassem Soleimani and cruise missile named martyr Abu Mahdi?
    A) Israel
    B) Saudi Arabia
    C) Afghanistan
    D) Iran
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Iran displayed a surface-to-surface ballistic missile named martyr Qassem Soleimani, that Defence Minister Amir Hatami said had a range of 1,400 kilometres and a new cruise missile, ignoring U.S. demands that Tehran halt its missile programme.

    
    
14. Kishtwar National Park is situated in___?
    A) Kerala
    B) J&K
    C) Haryana
    D) Himachal Pradesh
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
15. Which of the following is a financial transaction under UPI?
    A) Collect Request
    B) Set/Change PIN
    C) Check Transaction Status
    D) Raise Dispute/ Raise query
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: There are two financial transactions that UPI supports: a) Pay Request: A Pay Request is a transaction where the initiating customer is pushing funds to the intended beneficiary. Payment Addresses include Mobile Number & MMID, Account Number & IFSC and Virtual ID b) Collect Request: A Collect Request is a transaction where the customer is pulling funds from the intended remitter by using Virtual ID. Non-Financial Transaction: Mobile Banking Registration Generate One Time Password ( OTP) Set/Change PIN Check Transaction Status Raise Dispute/ Raise query

    
    
16. What is the currency of France?
    A) Krone
    B) Peso
    C) Dollar
    D) Euro
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Capital - Paris

    
    
17. Name the first nuclear power plant of the Arab world which was connected to the national grid announced by United Arab Emirates?
    A) Hanul nuclear power plant
    B) Kashiwa nuclear power plant
    C) Barakah nuclear power plant
    D) Hanbit nuclear power plant
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The oil-rich United Arab Emirates announced that it has connected its Barakah nuclear power plant to the national grid in a first for the Arab world.

    
    
18. Who is the father of Regional Rural bank of India?
    A) J S Khekar
    B) Raghuram Rajan
    C) Shekar Basu
    D) M. Swaminathan
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
19. What is the theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga?
    A) Yoga at home, Yoga with family
    B) Yoga at home, Yoga with family
    C) Yoga for Peace
    D) Yoga forHealth
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India.The theme of International Day of Yoga this year is ‘Yoga at home, Yoga with family’.

    
    
20. Which state emerged at the top of states for category ‘India’s cleanest state in the fifth edition of Swachh Survekshan Awards 2020 announced in August 2020?
    A) Madhya Pradesh
    B) Haryana
    C) Chhattisgarh
    D) Maharashtra
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: In the fifth edition of Swachh Survekshan results, which were announced, Chhattisgarh gained No 1 ranking for category ‘India’s cleanest state with more than 100 urban local bodies’ followed by Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh that have achieved the second and third rank respectively.

    
    

Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 421

Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
1. Rothmans Cup is related to which sports?
   A) Horse Riding
   B) Tennis
   C) Cricket
   D) Wrestling
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
2. The Dunedin International Airport is in which country?
   A) Pakistan
   B) Australia
   C) New Zealand
   D) China
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
3. Belgrade is the capital of which country?
   A) Serbia
   B) Tanzania
   C) Vanuatu
   D) Kiribati
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Currency - Serbian Dinar

   
   
4. Victoria Sagar Lake is located in which state?
   A) Maharashtra
   B) Goa
   C) Andhra Pradesh
   D) Odisha
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
5. Bratislava is the capital of ______?
   A) Croatia
   B) Serbia
   C) Slovakia
   D) Czech Republic
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Currency: Euro

   
   
6. Tippani is an Indian folk dance from which state?
   A) Arunachal Pradesh
   B) Gujarat
   C) Haryana
   D) Maharashtra
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
7. The Desert National Park is located in which Indian state?
   A) Haryana
   B) Rajasthan
   C) Punjab
   D) Gujarat
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
8. The Himalaya Bridge is situated in which city of India?
   A) Shimla
   B) Guwahati
   C) Jammu
   D) Mumbai
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
9. The World Health Day is organised annually by WHO on _______
   A) May 12
   B) April 7
   C) March 25
   D) June 20
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
10. The Pandoh Dam is built in which state of India?
    A) Odisha
    B) Sikkim
    C) West Bengal
    D) Himachal Pradesh
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: It is an embankment dam on the Beas River in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

    
    

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 903

1. From women’s world team championship of which sports, going to held in December 2020, has India withdrawn due to the lack of preparation?
   A) Basketball
   B) Squash
   C) Table Tennis
   D) Cricket
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) has withdrawn from the women’s world team Squash championship scheduled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 15th to 20th December, due to lack of preparation, time and match-readiness of its players.

   
   
2. What does F stands for in ETFPOS?
   A) Funds
   B) Financial
   C) Foreign
   D) Forwards
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Electronic funds transfer at Point of Sale

   
   
3. How much amount has been sanctioned by government for augmentation of healthcare facilities in North Eastern States?
   A) ₹100 cr
   B) ₹200 cr
   C) ₹150 cr
   D) ₹190 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
4. Who has won the Formula One British Grand Prix 2020?
   A) Charles Leclerc
   B) Kimi Räikkönen
   C) Max Verstappen
   D) Lewis Hamilton
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton has won the Formula One British Grand Prix 2020 held at the Silverstone Circuit, United Kingdom. Max Verstappen (Red bull) ended up second in this F1 race while Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) came third. This is the third win for Hamilton in this season of F1 races.

   
   
5. Windhoek is the capital city of which of the following country?
   A) Gambia
   B) Kenya
   C) Rwanda
   D) Namibia
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Currency- Dollar

   
   
6. According to the UN’s State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, what is the decline in the number of undernourished people in India from 2004-06 to 2017-19?
   A) 30 million
   B) 80 million
   C) 50 million
   D) 60 million
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The UN’s State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report says the number of undernourished people in India has declined by 60 million, from 21.7 per cent of the population in 2004-06 to 14 per cent in 2017-19.

   
   
7. Air Marshal V. R. Chaudhari has been appointed as the chief of which command of Indian Air Force?
   A) Central Air Command
   B) Southern Air Command
   C) Western Air Command
   D) South Western Air Command
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Air Marshal V. R. Chaudhari took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command of Indian Air Force. He took over command from Air Marshal B Suresh.

   
   
8. Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a line of credit (LOC) of USD 20.10 million to which country for reconstruction of Aldo Chavarria Hospital?
   A) Nicaragua
   B) Uganda
   C) Nicrosia
   D) Paraguay
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a line of credit (LOC) of USD 20.10 million to the government of Nicaragua for reconstruction of Aldo Chavarria Hospital.

   
   
9. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been named as the President of which country?
   A) Guyana
   B) Saudi Arabia
   C) Iraq
   D) Israel
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Former Guyanese housing minister, Mohamed Irfaan Ali has been named as the President of the country. He is a member of the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP). He succeeds David Arthur(A.) Granger.

   
   
10. Which of the following term is used for Requesting money in UPI?
    A) PULL
    B) PUSH
    C) DRAW
    D) ASK
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
11. Which country successfully launched its commercial telecommunication satellite, known as APSTAR-6D?
    A) Russia
    B) Germany
    C) China
    D) Afghanistan
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: China successfully sent a commercial telecommunication satellite, known as APSTAR-6D, into a planned orbit from the southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

    
    
12. Which Indian has been elected to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) men’s player panel
    A) Niki Kalayanda Poonacha
    B) Ti chen
    C) Nikhil Joshi
    D) Anupama Srinivasan
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Reigning national champion Niki Poonacha has been elected to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) men’s player panel.

    
    
13. The name of author of the book title “Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International Perspectives”?
    A) Amartya Sen
    B) Mohit Aggarwal
    C) Arundati Roy
    D) Chetan Bhagat
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
14. Ministry of Human Resource Development released the PRAGYATA guidelines. The guidelines are based on which of the following?
    A) Pending Exams
    B) Digital Education
    C) Review Syllabus
    D) Video hosting providers
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank virtually released the PRAGYATA guidelines on digital education in New Delhi. The PRAGYATA guidelines include eight steps of online education that is, Plan, Review, Arrange, Guide, Yak(talk), Assign, Track, and Appreciate.

    
    
15. Where in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh respectively, a tertiary processing centre each has been launched by the Tribal Affairs Ministry under the ”TRIFOOD” project?
    A) Solapur and Surajpur
    B) Raigad and Jagdalpur
    C) Nanded and Champa
    D) Jalna and Korba
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The Tribal Affairs Ministry launched two tertiary processing centres in Chhattisgarh (Jagdalpur) and Maharashtra (Raigad) to enhance the income of tribal forest gatherers by adding value to non-timber forest products collected by them. Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda e-launched the centres under the ”TRIFOOD” project being implemented by Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) in association with the Ministry of Food Processing.

    
    
16. What is the theme of World Youth Skills Day 2020?
    A) Youth Skills for Sustainability and Innovation
    B) Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment
    C) Skills for the Future of Work
    D) Skills for a Resilient Youth
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Every year World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is celebrated on 15 July to recognise the strategic importance of equipping young people with the skills of employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2020 is Skills for a Resilient Youth.

    
    
17. Francisco Asue has been reappointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
    A) Nauru
    B) Equatorial Guinea
    C) Nicaragua
    D) Mauritania
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Francisco Asue was reappointed as prime minister of Equatorial Guinea, the government said, after he and the government resigned last week after criticism from long-standing President Teodoro Obiang.

    
    
18. The book “If It Bleeds” published by Hachette India, is authored by whom?
    A) Stephen King
    B) Thomas Pynchon
    C) Don DeLillo
    D) John Irving
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Stephen King is back with his new book titled, If It Bleeds which is published by Hachette India, the story centers around a bomb at Albert Macready Middle School.

    
    
19. Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) is provided by NPCI through its existing ____ switch?
    A) Hitachi
    B) ISO
    C) NFS
    D) RBI
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: National Financial Switch (NFS).

    
    
20. Which country was the first country to implement the GST?
    A) Russia
    B) USA
    C) Italy
    D) France
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: France has implemented the GST in 1954.

    
    

Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 420

Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
1. The Kolleru Lake is situated in which state of India?
   A) Karnataka
   B) Odisha
   C) Andhra Pradesh
   D) Kerala
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
2. The World Happiness Report is released by?
   A) World Bank
   B) United Nations
   C) World Economic Forum
   D) International Monetary Fund
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.

   
   
3. What is the currency of Lebanon?
   A) Euro
   B) Yen
   C) Pound
   D) Won
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Capital - Beirut

   
   
4. Maharana Pratap Airport is located in which Indian state?
   A) Rajasthan
   B) Punjab
   C) Gujarat
   D) Madhya Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
5. Who is the author of the book titled “Dreams from My Father”?
   A) George H. W. Bush
   B) Barack Obama
   C) Nelson Mandela
   D) Bill Clinton
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
6. Hudo is a traditional folk dance of which state?
   A) Rajasthan
   B) Uttar Pradesh
   C) Haryana
   D) Gujarat
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
7. Shahi Litchi which has received the GI Tag is a specialty of which state?
   A) Jammu & Kashmir
   B) Madhya Pradesh
   C) Bihar
   D) Assam
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
8. Deodhar Trophy is related to which sports?
   A) Football
   B) Cricket
   C) Hockey
   D) Badminton
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
9. What is the currency of Kenya?
   A) Tenge
   B) Shilling
   C) Som
   D) Dollar
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Capital – Nairobi

   
   
10. Badminton World Federation (BWF) is located in which country?
    A) London, United Kingdom
    B) Munich, Germany
    C) Lausanne, Switzerland
    D) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 902

1. Short film titled ‘Am I?’ directed by whom won the first prize in the Online Patriotic Short Film Contest organized by the Ministry Of Information and Broadcasting along with National Film Develoment Corporation, NFDC?
   A) Abhishek Sawant
   B) Abhijit Paul
   C) Mukul Narang
   D) Aneesh Mehra
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: A Short film titled ‘Am I?’ directed by Abhijit Paul won the first prize and a cash award of one lakh rupees in the Online Patriotic Short Film Contest organized by the Ministry Of Information and Broadcasting along with National Film Develoment Corporation, NFDC.

   
   
2. What is the limit of fund transfer using UPI?
   A) Rs 20,000
   B) Rs 10,000
   C) Rs 50,000
   D) Rs 1 Lakh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: At present, the upper limit per UPI transaction is Rs. 1 Lakh.

   
   
3. Which state government has launched “At One Click” initiative aimed to provide online cash aid to MSMEs and textile industry?
   A) Tamil Nadu
   B) Gujarat
   C) West Bengal
   D) Haryana
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched an online cash aid initiative titled ”At One Click” for micro small and medium enterprises and textile industries in the state. The state government has announced total of Rs 1,369 crore in aid for around 13,000 MSMEs in Gujarat under the program.

   
   
4. Mahindra group Chairman Anand Mahindra and ________ Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen will be conferred 2020 Leadership Awards by US-based India-centric business advocacy group?
   A) Nvidia
   B) iStock
   C) Adobe
   D) Autodesk
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: A top US-based India-centric business advocacy group announced to honour Mahindra group Chairman Anand Mahindra and Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen with its 2020 Leadership Awards in recognition of their exemplary vision towards promoting US-India bilateral ties.

   
   
5. Chandaka Wildlife sanctuary is located in which of the following state?
   A) Assam
   B) Odisha
   C) Arunachal Pradesh
   D) Sikkim
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
6. With which country has India signed a concession agreement on the 600 MW Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project (KHEL)?
   A) Bhutan
   B) Nepal
   C) Hong Kong
   D) Bangladesh
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: India and Bhutan have signed a concession agreement on the 600 MW Kholongchhu Hydroelectric Project (KHEL) for work to start on it.

   
   
7. Which Table Tennis player is set to receive Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award on National Sports Day on 29th August 2020?
   A) Ayhika Mukherjee
   B) Manika Batra
   C) Naina Jaiswal
   D) Mantu Ghosh
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Cricketer Rohit Sharma, Para-Athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu, Table Tennis player Manika Batra, Wrestler Vinesh Phogat and Indian Women’s Hockey team captain Rani Rampal will receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.

   
   
8. According to the latest study by OECD”s Global Forum on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes, which of the following country is not among Switzerland’s top-3 partners for info exchange on tax matters?
   A) France
   B) India
   C) Italy
   D) Germany
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The latest peer review by the Global Forum, referring to the period from July 2015 to June 2018, named India among the top-three jurisdictions to which Switzerland provided information on request. The other two countries were France and Germany.

   
   
9. Which bank launched First RuPay ATM & Micro ATM Card with Aadhaar Number?
   A) State Bank of India
   B) HDFC Bank
   C) Bank of India
   D) ICICI Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
10. Where is the HQ of Athletics Integrity Unit located?
    A) Monaco
    B) Sweden
    C) Hungary
    D) Namibia
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
11. Who is set to receive Dhyan Chand Award for football on National Sports Day?
    A) Udanta Singh
    B) Sukhvinder Singh Sandhu
    C) Pritam Kotal
    D) Vinit Rai
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
12. Lazarus Chakwera has been appointed as the President of which country?
    A) Armenia
    B) Poland
    C) Namibia
    D) Malawi
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Malawi’s opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera was sworn in as the southern African country’s new president after winning the re-run of a hotly disputed election.

    
    
13. Which university will get Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, MAKA Trophy for overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments?
    A) Panjab University
    B) Delhi University
    C) Lovely Professional University
    D) Amity University
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Panjab University, Chandigarh will get Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, MAKA Trophy for overall top performing university in inter-university tournaments.

    
    
14. Country’s first lichen park is developed in Kumaon’s Munsiyari area. In which state does this area fall?
    A) Uttar Pradesh
    B) West Bengal
    C) Kerala
    D) Uttarakhand
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Indicator of pollution levels in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand forest department has claimed to have developed country’s first lichen park in Kumaon’s Munsiyari area.

    
    
15. Shahpura Lake is situated in___?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Rajasthan
    C) Kerala
    D) Madhya Pradesh
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
16. Where has the Centre approved the setting up of the Directorate of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy)?
    A) Assam
    B) Meghalaya
    C) Sikkim
    D) Nagaland
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The Centre has approved the Meghalaya government’s proposal for setting up of the Directorate of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) in Meghalaya. The state government has also proposed another 22 health and wellness centres for the current financial year 2020-21.

    
    
17. What does F stands for in ETFPOS?
    A) Funds
    B) Financial
    C) Foreign
    D) Forwards
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Electronic funds transfer at Point of Sale.

    
    
18. Which of the following metro rail stations of the Tamil Nadu has been named after former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa as announced by the state government?
    A) Central Metro Station
    B) Alandur Station
    C) CMBT station
    D) Koyambedu Station
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government announced renaming of three Metro Rail stations in Chennai after late Chief Ministers CN Annadurai, MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. According to a government order, the Alandur station will be called ‘Arignar Anna Alandur Metro’, the Central Metro as ‘Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Metro’ and the CMBT station as ‘Puratchi Thalaivi Dr J Jayalalithaa CMBT Metro.’

    
    
19. Which organisation in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) will launch the “Decarbonising Transport in India” project?
    A) Niti Aayog
    B) Ministry of Finance
    C) SIDBI
    D) RBI
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) will launch the “Decarbonising Transport in India” project with the intention to develop a pathway towards a low-carbon transport system for India.

    
    
20. Which country became the first Arab country to open a nuclear power plant?
    A) Oman
    B) Saudi Arabia
    C) Kuwait
    D) UAE
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The United Arab Emirates became the first Arab country to open a nuclear power plant, when the Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Plant in Abu Dhabi.

    
    

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 901

1. E-commerce company Flipkart said has entered into a strategic partnership with which country’s Sastodeal, a move that will help lakhs of Flipkart sellers get access to the neighbouring country’s e-commerce market?
   A) Afghanistan
   B) Bangladesh
   C) Sri Lanka
   D) Nepal
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Walmart-owned Flipkart said it has entered into a strategic partnership with Nepal’s Sastodeal, a move that will help lakhs of Flipkart sellers get access to the neighbouring country’s e-commerce market.

   
   
2. What does A stands for in LAF?
   A) Account
   B) Advance
   C) Advance
   D) Adjustment
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Liquidity Adjustment Facility

   
   
3. Which scheme was launched by government on occasion of World Environment Day to develop 200 Urban Forests across country in the next 5 years?
   A) Save Van
   B) Pedh Sahai
   C) Setu Vayu
   D) Nagar Van
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: On the occasion of the World Environment Day, the Central government announced the implementation of ‘Nagar Van’ scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country in the next five years.

   
   
4. Which Insurance company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bharti AXA General Insurance in all stock transaction?
   A) Oriental Insurance Company Limited
   B) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
   C) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company
   D) Reliance General Insurance Company Limited
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: ICICI Lombard General Insurance has said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bharti Enterprises-promoted Bharti AXA General Insurance in all stock transaction.

   
   
5. What is the tagline of Oriental Bank of Commerce?
   A) Experience our expertise
   B) Where every individual is committed
   C) We make you feel richer
   D) A bank of Yours dreams
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Hq in Gurugram,Haryana

   
   
6. Which campaign was initiated by Power Minister RK Singh on the occasion of World Environment Day?
   A) iCommit
   B) iSave
   C) iDay
   D) iEnvironment
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Power Minister R K Singh initiated the ‘#iCommit’ campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day.

   
   
7. Which bank unveiled an online home carnival in partnership with real-time group negotiation e-platform AddaCorner?
   A) State Bank of India
   B) Bank of Baroda
   C) ICICI Bank
   D) Axis Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) unveiled an online home carnival in partnership with real-time group negotiation e-platform AddaCorner.

   
   
8. How much amount was given by nabard to Assam Gramin Vikash Bank for supporting the agricultural activities of the farmers?
   A) ₹350 cr
   B) ₹310 cr
   C) ₹250 cr
   D) ₹270 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
9. Which bank has signed an MoU with SBI General Insurance Co Ltd to sell general insurance products through the branches of the bank?
   A) Vidharbha Konkan Gramin Bank
   B) Dakshin Bihar Gramin Bank
   C) Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank
   D) Punjab Gramin Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The Dharwad-headquartered Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB) and SBI General Insurance Co Ltd have signed an MoU to sell general insurance products through the branches of KVGB.

   
   
10. In AEPS which of the following input determines the bank of the customer?
    A) IIN
    B) PIN
    C) IFSC
    D) SWIFT
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: IIN (Institution Identification Number)

    
    
11. Which company launched Telematics-Based ‘Pay-As-You-Drive’ Cover for Private Cars?
    A) Tata AIG General Insurance
    B) New India Assurance
    C) United India Insurance
    D) IDBI Federal Insurance
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Tata AIG General Insurance has joined the list of a select few insurers to offer usage-based insurance cover to private car owners which reduces the overall premium payout.

    
    
12. Which of the following has developed a mobile App, ‘Harit Path’ to facilitate creation of Green Highways across the country?
    A) NITI Aayog
    B) Ministry of Road and Transport
    C) National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation
    D) National Highways Authority of India
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), a PSU under the Ministry of Road and Transport, has developed a mobile App, ‘Harit Path’ to facilitate creation of Green Highways across the country.

    
    
13. Luke Ronchi is a cricker of which of the following country?
    A) Australia
    B) Sri Lanka
    C) New Zealand
    D) Bangladesh
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
14. Where is the capital city of Chile?
    A) Sucre
    B) Santiago
    C) Lima
    D) Caracas
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Currency- Peso

    
    
15. Which country to host AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 finals?
    A) India
    B) China
    C) Nepal
    D) Japan
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has granted All India Football Federation (AIFF) the rights to host the AFC Women`s Asian Cup 2022 final. The decision was taken at the AFC Women`s Football Committee.

    
    
16. From which date will the hallmarking of precious metals be mandatory?
    A) 1st March 2021
    B) 1st June 2021
    C) 1st January 2021
    D) 1st August 2021
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has said that hallmarking of precious metals will be mandatory from 1st June next year. Mr Paswan launches the online system of Registration and Renewal of Jewellers in New Delhi.

    
    
17. A sub¬standard asset is one, which has remained NPA for a period less than or equal to ______?
    A) 6 months
    B) 12 months
    C) 18 months
    D) 24 months
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: With effect from 31 March 2005, a sub¬standard asset would be one, which has remained NPA for a period less than or equal to 12 months.

    
    
18. who was appointed as India’s new ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
    A) Rakesh Mishra
    B) Muhammad Mustafa
    C) Shahid Khan
    D) Brajendra Navnit
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: India appointed Brajendra Navnit, a 1999 batch IAS officer of Tamil Nadu cadre as India’s new ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

    
    
19. Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) formed in which of the following year?
    A) 1992
    B) 1995
    C) 2001
    D) 2005
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: HQ- Beijing, China

    
    
20. The Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Foreign Ministry of which country organized the 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) which held virtually?
    A) Thailand
    B) New Zealand
    C) Switzerland
    D) Ireland
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Foreign Ministry of Thailand has organized the 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) held virtually . The theme of the two day Round Table which was conducted through video conferencing was ‘ASEAN-India: Strengthening Partnership in the Post COVID Era’.

    
    

Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 419

Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
1. Kunbi dance is a tribal folk dance of which state?
   A) Goa
   B) Odisha
   C) Assam
   D) Jammu & Kashmir
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
2. Where is the Birsa Munda Airport located?
   A) Ranchi
   B) Srinagar
   C) Chandigarh
   D) Bhopal
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
3. Exercise Garuda is held between India and which country?
   A) Germany
   B) France
   C) Vietnam
   D) Nepal
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
4. Ukai Dam is located in which state?
   A) Uttar Pradesh
   B) Rajasthan
   C) Andhra Pradesh
   D) Gujarat
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
5. Tanda Thermal Power Plant is in which state of India?
   A) Maharashtra
   B) Tamil Nadu
   C) Andhra Pradesh
   D) Uttar Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
6. The Kailasa Temple is situated in which state of India?
   A) West Bengal
   B) Maharashtra
   C) Himachal Pradesh
   D) Jammu & Kashmir
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Located in Ellora Caves, Maharashtra.

   
   
7. The United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) is headquartered situated at _____?
   A) London, United Kingdom
   B) Geneva, Switzerland
   C) New York, United States
   D) Paris, France
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Founded - 1947

   
   
8. The Neora Valley National Park is in which state?
   A) Maharashtra
   B) Kerala
   C) West Bengal
   D) Himachal Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Darjeeling District, West Bengal

   
   
9. The Gangotri Glades Cricket Ground is in which city?
   A) Bhubaneswar
   B) Kochi
   C) Pune
   D) Mysore
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Mysore, Karnataka

   
   
10. Minsk is the capital of which country?
    A) Belarus
    B) Slovenia
    C) Mauritius
    D) Jamaica
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Currency – Ruble

    
    

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 900

1. Indian navy conducted a mega military exercise ‘Indra’ with the navy of which country?
   A) Russia
   B) Rwanda
   C) Japan
   D) Italy
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Indian and Russian navies began a two-day mega military exercise in the Bay of Bengal to further consolidate their interoperability in dealing with various security challenges. It is part of the 11th edition of the biennial exercise Indra Navy.

   
   
2. Instant fund transfer under UPI, if available for how many hours in a day?
   A) 8 hours
   B) 10 hours
   C) 12 hours
   D) 24 hours
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: All payments are instant and 24/7, regardless of your bank’s working hours.

   
   
3. German Andre Schurrle announced his retirement from which sport?
   A) Cricket
   B) Tennis
   C) Badminton
   D) Football
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Former Chelsea star and Borussia Dortmund forward Andre Schurrle has announced his retirement from football at the age of 29 after terminating his contract with Borussia Dortmund.

   
   
4. Where is the HQ of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) located?
   A) Mumbai
   B) Bangalore
   C) Chennai
   D) New Delhi
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
5. Which state government launched ‘I Rakhwali’ application to help netizens to become ‘Greenery Saviours’ (preserve and maintain the environment)?
   A) Kerala
   B) Madhya Pradesh
   C) Punjab
   D) Odisha
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: To further strengthen its drive to preserve and maintain the environment in Punjab and make people stakeholders in the process, the State Forest Department launched ‘I Rakhwali’ application to help netizens to become ‘Greenery Saviours’.

   
   
6. Who won the eighth Hungarian Grand Prix 2020?
   A) Michael Schumacher
   B) Charles Leclerc
   C) Lewis Hamilton
   D) Valtteri Bottas
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Lewis Hamilton won his the eighth Hungarian Grand Prix 2020 at Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary.The Mercedes driver and Michael Schumacher are now the only two men to have won eight races at a specific circuit.

   
   
7. Which team won the AIMA Chanakya (Business Simulation Game) National Management Games (NMG) 2020, an all India competition for corporates?
   A) NTPC Vallur
   B) Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd
   C) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
   D) Tata Steel
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Team NTPC Vallur from Tamil Nadu has overcome stiff challenge to emerge as winner at the recently concluded AIMA Chanakya (Business Simulation Game)National Management Games(NMG)2020, an all India competition for corporates.

   
   
8. Which team won the 34th La Liga title?
   A) Athletic Bilbao
   B) Barcelona
   C) Villarreal
   D) Real Madrid
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Real Madrid clinch record 34th La Liga title with 2-1 win over Villarreal.

   
   
9. Indra Dhanush air defence exercise started between India and____?
   A) Russia
   B) USA
   C) UK
   D) Singapore
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
10. In AEPS, Unique ID and _____ is used for authentication purpose.
    A) Password
    B) PIN
    C) Biometric
    D) Anyone of the above
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Inputs required during AEPS: IIN + Aadhar Number + Biometric data (Finger Print or Iris).

    
    
11. G20 Foreign Ministers’ Extraordinary Meeting was held under the presidency of which country in September 2020?
    A) Mexico
    B) Saudi Arabia
    C) Canada
    D) Brazil
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The G20 Foreign Ministers’ Extraordinary Meeting was held under the current Chair, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. From India External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented the meeting.

    
    
12. Kulmeet Bawa has been appointed as the president and managing director of the Indian operations of which company?
    A) Pepsico
    B) Nestle
    C) SAP
    D) IBM
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: German software company SAP has appointed Kulmeet Bawa as president and managing director for its Indian operations.

    
    
13. Which of the following launched book titled “The Little Book of Green Nudges”, which aims to inspire up to 200 million students around the globe to adopt environmentally friendly habits and greener lifestyles?
    A) Greenpeace
    B) International Union for Conservation of Nature
    C) United Nations Environment Programme
    D) World Wide Fund for Nature
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a new publication, “The Little Book of Green Nudges”, which aims to inspire up to 200 million students around the globe to adopt environmentally friendly habits and greener lifestyles.

    
    
14. Where is the HQ of Green Climate Fund located?
    A) Rome, Italy
    B) Incheon, South Korea
    C) Berlin, Germany
    D) Budapest, Hungary
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
15. From the space centre of which country did the United Arab Emirates launched its first-ever interplanetary Hope Probe mission to Mars?
    A) Japan
    B) Russia
    C) USA
    D) India
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The United Arab Emirates launched its first-ever interplanetary Hope Probe mission to Mars from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre.

    
    
16. As a part of which of the following a new category of award called ‘Prerak Dauur Samman’ has been announced?
    A) Swachhta Diwas
    B) Swachh Survekshan
    C) Swachhata Pakhwada
    D) Swachh Paryavaran
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Hardeep Singh Puri, launched the toolkit for Swachh Survekshan 2021, the sixth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of urban India conducted by MoHUA. He also launched of the integrated SBM-Urban MIS portal.

    
    
17. Which of the following has launched automotive technology e-portal ASPIRE (Automotive Solutions Portal for Industry, Research and Education)?
    A) International Corporation Assisted Technologies
    B) Indian Centre of Aligned Technology
    C) International Centre of Automotive Technology
    D) Indian Companies Action Technologies
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: International Centre of Automotive Technology (ICAT) has announced the launch of the automotive technology e-portal ASPIRE, which stands for Automotive Solutions Portal for Industry, Research and Education.

    
    
18. Kukkarahalli lake is located in___?
    A) Andhra Pradesh
    B) Karnataka
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Odisha
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
19. What does SRF stands for?
    A) savings responsive funds
    B) saving refinance fund
    C) special responsive fund
    D) special refinance facility
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Special Refinance Facility (SRF) introduced under Section 17(3B) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 for SCBs.

    
    
20. How much amount has been sanctioned by the central govt. under Atmanirbhar programme to improve infrastructure for the Food Parks in Karnataka?
    A) Rs 4,000 cr
    B) Rs 6,000 cr
    C) Rs 2,000 cr
    D) Rs 5,000 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Karnataka Agriculture Minister B C Patil informed that Central Government has sanctioned 4,000 crore rupees under Atmanirbhar programme to improve infrastructure for the Food Parks in the state.