GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 895

1. Which Union Territory launched E-Gyan Mitra mobile app for online education?
   A) Chandigarh
   B) Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
   C) Ladakh
   D) New Delhi
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu bordering Gujarat has launched E-Gyan Mitra mobile app for online education.

   
   
2. How many denomination banknotes have ever been demonetized in India?
   A) 3
   B) 4
   C) 5
   D) 6
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: ₹500, ₹1000 and ₹10000 banknotes, which were then in circulation were demonetized in January 1946. The higher denomination banknotes in ₹1000, ₹5000 and ₹10000 were reintroduced in the year 1954, and these banknotes (₹1000, ₹5000 and ₹10000) were again demonetized in January 1978. Recently, banknotes in the denomination of ₹500 and ₹1000 issued under the Mahatma Gandhi Series have been withdrawn from circulation with effect from the midnight of November 08, 2016 and are, therefore, no more legal tender.

   
   
3. Which of the following has been conferred with ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020’ for the outstanding contribution in helping sportsperson to excel in their respective disciplines?
   A) Navy Sports Control Board
   B) Wipro Youth Sports Foundation
   C) Anantapur Sports Academy
   D) Air Force Sports Control Board
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Air Force Sports Control Board was conferred with ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2020’ for the outstanding contribution in helping sportsperson to excel in their respective disciplines and implement robust sports welfare measures.

   
   
4. Pobitora Wildlife sanctuary is located in which of the following Indian state?
   A) Uttarakhand
   B) Sikkim
   C) Arunachal Pradesh
   D) Assam
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
5. In August 2020, where was the foundation stone laid for the construction of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) by Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank?
   A) Barnala, Punjab
   B) Karnal, Haryana
   C) Chamoli, Uttarakhand
   D) Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: In Himachal Pradesh, Union Education Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has laid the foundation stone of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) at Dhaula Kuan in Sirmour district. The first phase of this Institute would be completed by spending an amount of 392.51 crore rupees. In 2014, the Union Government had taken decision to establish seven new IIMs including IIM Sirmaur.

   
   
6. In which country is a bronze statue of Indian doctor Dwarkanath Kotnis unveiled?
   A) China
   B) Japan
   C) South Africa
   D) Russia
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: China is set to unveil a bronze statue of Indian doctor Dwarkanath Kotnis, one of five Indian physicians dispatched to China for medical assistance during the second Sino-Japanese war in 1938.

   
   
7. Which of the following launched its Sahakar Cooptube Channel?
   A) National Cooperative Development Corporation
   B) NITI Aayog
   C) Competition Commission of India
   D) Investment Information Company Limited
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel, a new initiative by National Cooperative Development Corporation.

   
   
8. Which state government decided to set up exclusive anti-electricity theft police stations in its every district?
   A) Telangana
   B) Uttar Pradesh
   C) Haryana
   D) Bihar
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up exclusive anti-electricity theft police stations in every district of state to address the problem of frequent cases of power theft.

   
   
9. Fintech startup, Zaggle, has announced a partnership with which company to launch innovative payment solutions for SMEs and startups?
   A) Rupay
   B) Facebook
   C) Visa
   D) Mastercard
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Fintech startup, Zaggle, has announced a partnership with Visa to launch innovative payment solutions for SMEs and startups.

   
   
10. Kota city of Rajasthan situated on with which of the following river?
    A) Ganga
    B) Satluj
    C) Chambal
    D) Tapti
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
11. Which company acquired US-based product design and development firm, Kaleidoscope Innovation, for $42 million?
    A) TCS
    B) Infosys
    C) Wipro
    D) HCL
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Infosys acquires US-based product design and development firm, Kaleidoscope Innovation, for $42 million.

    
    
12. What is the maximum number of digits that a UPI-PIN can have?
    A) 6
    B) 8
    C) 9
    D) 11
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: UPI-PIN (UPI Personal Identification Number) is a 4-6 digit pass code you create/set during first time registration with this App.

    
    
13. NCDEX launched India’s first agri futures index. Name it?
    A) AGRIINDIA
    B) AGRIDEX
    C) AGRIJI
    D) AGRINC
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Leading agri-commodity bourse NCDEX launch the country’s first agri-futures index, NCDEX AGRIDEX.

    
    
14. Which state government launched two new schemes namely ‘YSR Sampoorna Poshana and YSR Sampoorna’ for pregnant women?
    A) Odisha
    B) Telangana
    C) Tamil Nadu
    D) Andhra Pradesh
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Andhra Padesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched two new schemes ‘YSR Sampoorna Poshana and YSR Sampoorna’ for pregnant women. The objective of the scheme is to providing nutritious food for pregnant women and lactating mothers along with children.

    
    
15. Which country has become the world’s second-largest manufacturer of PPE body coveralls in two months?
    A) India
    B) Pakistan
    C) Russia
    D) China
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: India has become the world’s second largest manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) body coveralls within a short time span of two months.

    
    
16. Who has authored the biography of Ma Anand Sheela titled “Nothing To Lose”?
    A) Manbeena Sandhu
    B) Urvashi Butalia
    C) Namita Gokhale
    D) Indu Sundaresan
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Two books on Sheela Birnstiel, popularly known as Ma Anand Sheela, are set to be pubslihed. One of the books is an authorised biography, Nothing To Lose by Manbeena Sandhu which will acquaint readers with the woman behind the strong persona. This will be published by Harper Collins, India in October. In November, Penguin Random House will come out with Ma Anand Sheela’s memoir titled, My Story in My Own Words. Ma Anand Sheela’s life has been rife with controversies and enigma.

    
    
17. India setted up military war game centre ‘INDIA’ in which country?
    A) Iraq
    B) Afghanistan
    C) Germany
    D) Uganda
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Indian Association in Uganda, with help of the Indian Military training team, set up a military war game centre in Jinja district.

    
    
18. When is National Doctors Day observed in India?
    A) 1st July
    B) 11 July
    C) 30th June
    D) 29th June
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
19. An account should be treated as ________ if the outstanding balance remains continuously in excess of the sanctioned limit/drawing power?
    A) out of limit
    B) out of order
    C) out of drawing
    D) out of line
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: An account should be treated as ‘out of order’ if the outstanding balance remains continuously in excess of the sanctioned limit/drawing power. In cases where the outstanding balance in the principal operating account is less than the sanctioned limit/drawing power, but there are no credits continuously for 90 days as on the date of Balance Sheet or credits are not enough to cover the interest debited during the same period, these accounts should be treated as ‘out of order’.

    
    
20. Wisden magazine is a digital cricket magazine available to buy worldwide. Where is this magazine is based?
    A) UK
    B) USA
    C) Germany
    D) France
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Wisden Cricket Monthly (WCM) is a UK-based print and digital cricket magazine available to buy worldwid