GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 889

1. Who will chair the IBBI advisory committee on service providers?
   A) Sanjay Sharma
   B) Bimal Patel
   C) Akshay Gupta
   D) TV Mohandas Pai
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has reconstituted its advisory committee on service providers and it would now be chaired by Manipal Global Education Services Chairman T V Mohandas Pai. The 12-member panel would advise and provide professional support on regulation and development of the service providers dealt with by the IBBI.

   
   
2. Which of the following steps is not a part of Insolvency Resolution Process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)?
   A) Appointment of a creditors’ committee and formulation of a revival plan
   B) Appointments of a resolution professional
   C) Moratorium on the sale of assets
   D) Liquidation of assets
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
3. Who has been appointed as an advisor to digital payments app Google Pay?
   A) Rakesh Mishra
   B) Shikha Sharma
   C) Markemdu Katju
   D) Arundhati Bhattacharya
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Google Pay appointed Shikha Sharma, former CEO of Axis Bank, as an advisor to digital payments app . Sharma will help the Internet giant accelerate its payment journey.

   
   
4. Which country has launched the world’s first app that utilised the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google?
   A) Germany
   B) Switzerland
   C) Denmark
   D) USA
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Switzerland has launched the world’s first app that utilised the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google.

   
   
5. Which body has launched #WeWillWin campaign to pay tribute to health workers?
   A) FIFA
   B) ICC
   C) WBA
   D) IAAF
   
   
   

   
   OptionA
   Explanation:

   
   
6. What is theme of this year World Menstrual Hygiene Day?
   A) Periods in Pandemic
   B) Its time for action
   C) Good Hygiene
   D) Hygiene Management
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Every year on May 28, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, the private sector, the media, and individuals come together to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM).World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020 theme is ‘Periods in Pandemic’.

   
   
7. In which of the following country, there is no office of Guinness World Records?
   A) China
   B) USA
   C) Russia
   D) Japan
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Guinness World Records is a global brand, with offices in London, New York, China, Japan and UAE, with brand ambassadors on the ground around the world.

   
   
8. As per Mercom report,”which country became world’s 3rd largest solar market?
   A) Russia
   B) SriLanka
   C) India
   D) China
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: India installed 7.3 GW of solar capacity in 2019 and secured its spot as the world’s third-largest solar market in the world. The country boasts of cumulative solar installations of about 35.7 GW at the end of December 2019.

   
   
9. What is the ratio that measures the extent of a company’s or consumer’s leverage known as?
   A) Key Ratio
   B) Debt Ratio
   C) Quick Ratio
   D) Leverage Ratio
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: It is a financial ratio that measures the extent of a company’s or consumer’s leverage. The debt ratio is defined as the ratio of total – long-term and short-term – debt to total assets, expressed as a decimal or percentage.

   
   
10. When is World No Tobacco Day observed?
    A) 3 June
    B) 1 June
    C) 30May
    D) 31 May
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on 31 May. The focus of this year’s World No Tobacco Day is on protecting young people from the marketing of big tobacco companies and helping them avoid using tobacco and nicotine.

    
    
11. Who has been conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun’ by the Japan government for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries?
    A) Thangjam Dhabali Singh
    B) Suryadhay Kumar
    C) Samuel Joseph
    D) RK Chaturvedi
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: A doctor from Manipur has been conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun’ by the Japan government for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries.

    
    
12. Which Bank has has launched ‘Vikas Abhaya’ a loan scheme to provide some relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) borrowers?
    A) Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
    B) Madyanchal Grameen Bank
    C) Aryavart Bank
    D) Nainital Bank
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank(KVGB) has launched ‘Vikas Abhaya’ a loan scheme to provide some relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) borrowers.

    
    
13. Where is the HQ of Board of Control for Cricket in India situated?
    A) New Delhi
    B) Chandigarh
    C) Mumbai
    D) Lucknow
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
14. Who took charge as Deputy Managing Director at Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank)?
    A) Manoj Pillai
    B) Sanjay Singh
    C) Mohammed Mustafa
    D) Harsha Bangari
    
    
    

    
    Option d
    Explanation: Harsha Bangari took charge as Deputy Managing Director at Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank).

    
    
15. Where is the HQ of Orintal Insurance Company Limited?
    A) Lucknow
    B) Chennai
    C) Mumbai
    D) NewDelhi
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
16. who released the children’s book ‘The Ickabog’?
    A) JK Rowling
    B) Marcus Tremos
    C) Williams Smith
    D) Andrew Wilson
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: J.K. Rowling published the first chapters of a fairy tale about a monster known as the Ickabog, an allegory about truth and abuse of power that is free online.

    
    
17. Who has been appointed as the interim chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) after India’s Shashank Manohar stepped down from the position?
    A) Manu Sawhney
    B) Imran Khwaja
    C) Colin Graves
    D) Ehsan Mani
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: hashank Manohar has formally stepped down as International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman after heading the sport’s global governing body for four years. Singapore’s Imran Khwaja, previously Manohar’s deputy has been elevated as interim chairman until the process for the next chairman’s election is finalized.

    
    
18. Under which section of RBI Act, Reserve Bank has the sole right to issue banknotes in India?
    A) 26
    B) 21
    C) 22
    D) 27
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: In terms of Section 22 of the Act, Reserve Bank has the sole right to issue banknotes in India. Section 25 states that the design, form and material of bank notes shall be such as may be approved by the Central Government after consideration of the recommendations made by the Central Board of RBI.

    
    
19. Which company has acquired Amsterdam-based Etergo BV, manufacturer of electric scooters?
    A) Ola
    B) Uber
    C) Tesla
    D) OYO
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Ola Electric Mobility Pvt Ltd, the electric vehicle arm of Ola, has acquired Amsterdam-based Etergo BV, manufacturer of electric scooters.

    
    
20. Kalbelia Dance is the folk dance of which Indian state?
    A) Rajasthan
    B) Himachal Pradesh
    C) Gujarat
    D) Kerala
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Other dances include Kachhi Gori, Fire Dance, Ghoomar dance, etc.