GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 883

1. The United State has decided to withdraw itself from which of the following Organizations?
   A) International Monetary Fund
   B) World Health Organization
   C) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
   D) United Nations Disarmament Commission
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The United States has formalized its intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).

   
   
2. What is the aim of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?
   A) It aims to clean up the balance sheets of public sector banks
   B) It aims to overhaul the existing framework for dealing with insolvency of corporations, individuals, partnerships and other entities.
   C) It aims to liquidate all outstanding debts and clean up bank balance sheets
   D) All of the above
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
3. When is World Autism Day observed?
   A) 25 April
   B) 23 March
   C) 14 April
   D) 02 April
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
4. Which technology giant has rolled out its new Family Safety App for Android and iOS users?
   A) Google
   B) Apple
   C) IBM
   D) Microsoft
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Microsoft has rolled out its new Family Safety app for iOS and Android users. Now parents will be able to monitor the time spent by the kids on devices and limit hours of play.

   
   
5. Where is the Mithivirdi nuclear power plant siuated?
   A) Gujarat
   B) Madhya Pradesh
   C) Himachal Pradesh
   D) Kerala
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: It is in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat which is 40 km from Bhavnagar. The project is part of the Indo-US nuclear deal signed in 2007.

   
   
6. Which 2 countries have become the first in the South East Asian Region to eliminate measles and rubella ahead of 2023 deadline?
   A) Maldives and Sri Lanka
   B) Serbia and Finland
   C) Male and Norway
   D) Canada and Portugal
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Maldives and Sri Lanka have become the first two countries in the region to have eliminated both measles and rubella ahead of the 2023 deadline, said the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) South East Asian Region (SEAR) office. Maldives reported its last endemic case of measles in 2009 and rubella in 2015. Meanwhile, the island nation of Sri Lanka reported its last endemic case of measles in May 2016 and rubella in March 2017.

   
   
7. What is the theme of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2020?
   A) Call your government to action
   B) Human Trafficking: Call Your Government To Action
   C) Committed to the Cause – Working on the Frontline to End Human Trafficking
   D) Let’s act now to protect and assist trafficking victims
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The world day against trafficking in persons is observed on July 30 every year in order to raise awareness about the condition of victims of human trafficking and to promote and protect their rights. Theme: Committed to the Cause – Working on the Frontline to End Human Trafficking

   
   
8. Which state has become the first in the country to provide 100 per cent households with the LPG connections?
   A) Madhya Pradesh
   B) West Bengal
   C) Karnataka
   D) Himachal Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country where 100 per cent households have LPG connections announced by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. The state government had launched ”Himachal Grihini Suvidha Yojana” to cover the left out families in the state, who were not covered under the Centre”s scheme — ”Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana”.

   
   
9. What is the metric that measures whether or not a firm has enough resources to meet its short-term obligations known as?
   A) Acid test ratio
   B) Current ratio
   C) Overtrading
   D) Financial accounting
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The current ratio is called “current” because, unlike some other liquidity ratios, it incorporates all current assets and liabilities. The current ratio is also known as the working capital ratio. Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

   
   
10. Where is the HQ of Flipkart situated?
    A) Bangalore
    B) Noida
    C) Delhi
    D) Gurugram
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Fpunded – 2007, CEO - Kalyan Krishnamurthy

    
    
11. Karur Vysya Bank has partnered with which insurance company to offer a wide range of health insurance options to its customers?
    A) Max Bupa Health Insurance
    B) Star Health & Allied Insurance
    C) Liberty General Insurance
    D) Raheja QBE General Insurance
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The tie-up with Star Health would help the bank provide cost effective insurance products and quick settlement of claims to its customers.

    
    
12. Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra, an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission?
    A) New Delhi
    B) Mumbai
    C) Jodhpur
    D) Indore
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra in Delhi, an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and it was first announced by the Prime Minister on 10th April 2017, on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Gandhiji’s Champaran Satyagraha.

    
    
13. Where is the HQ of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (Ficci) situated?
    A) Pune
    B) Jaipur
    C) Gandhinagar
    D) New Delhi
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Founded – 1927,

    
    
14. A new building of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) situated where has been named after Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Late Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee?
    A) Jharkhand
    B) Bihar
    C) Haryana
    D) Madhya Pradesh
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Jharkhand new administrative and the academic building have been named after Bharatiya Jan Sangh founder Late Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on his 119th birth anniversary.

    
    
15. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched financing facility worth how much amount under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund?
    A) Rs. 5 lakh crore
    B) Rs. 1 lakh crore
    C) Rs. 6 lakh crore
    D) Rs. 3 lakh crore
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the financing facility of 1 lakh crore rupees under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. He also released the sixth instalment of funds of 17 thousand crore rupees to 8.5 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme.

    
    
16. Which payments bank has launched ‘Bhavishya’ savings account scheme for minors aged between 10-18 years?
    A) NSDL Payments Bank
    B) Paytm Payments Bank
    C) Airtel Payments Bank
    D) Fino Payments Bank
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Fino Payments Bank Limited announced the launch of a savings account scheme for minors aged between 10-18 years. ‘Bhavishya’, a subscription-based savings account, can be opened by paying a nominal amount.

    
    
17. Where is the headquarters of New Development Bank (NDB) situated?
    A) Bern, Switzerland
    B) Cape Town, South Africa
    C) Shanghai, China
    D) Moscow, Russia
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The first regional office of the NDB will be opened in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    
    
18. Which state launched Growth in Dispersion (GRID) Policy to give incentives to IT companies that will set up their units?
    A) Mizoram
    B) Odisha
    C) Telangana
    D) Jammu and Kashmir
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Telangana Cabinet has sanctioned approval for the Growth in Dispersion (GRID) Policy to give incentives to IT companies that will set up their units.

    
    
19. Who has been selected as the member of Central Government’s Expert Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP)?
    A) Nicholas Bean Pedru
    B) Ronit Sharma
    C) Sijo Kuruvilla George
    D) Mani Kumar
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The founding CEO of Startup Village and founder of Re-think Foundation, Sijo Kuruvilla George, has been selected as member of Central Government’s Expert Committee on Science and Technology Policy. It was the Department of Science and Technology and Principal Scientific Advisor of the Union government that formulated the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020 (STIP 2020).

    
    
20. Where is the HQ of International Olympic Committee located?
    A) Dubai, UAE
    B) Sydney, Australia
    C) Cairo, Egypt
    D) Lausanne, Switzerland
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: President - Thomas Bach, Founded - 1894