- For which of the following was the online portal ‘HousingforAll.com’ launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri?
A) CREDAI
B) Indian Real Estate Industry
C) RERA
D) National Real Estate Development Council
- Where is the HQ of NSE (National Stock Exchange of India Limited) located?
A) Mumbai
B) Nasik
C) New Delhi
D) Bhubaneshwar
- Which state has become the first in the country to collaborate with Google India in the state-wide deployment of its Google for Education technology?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Jammu & Kashmir
- What is the paid up capital of NPCI?
A) Rs 50 crore
B) Rs 100 crore
C) Rs 137 crore
D) Rs 150 crore
- Which company is set to acquire general insurance firm Raheja QBE?
A) Paytm
B) HDFC Bank
C) Mindtree
D) Mobikwik
- Which state launched ‘Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana’ for adolescent girls and women between 10 to 45 years of BPL families?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Jharkhand
D) Assam
- Which bank has launched ‘Loan in Seconds’ for instant loan disbursements?
A) Yes Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) Bandhan Bank
D) Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Which state government launched a collaborative programme as a partnership between the Department of Youth Services and Sports and YuWaah for the young children of the state?
A) Haryana
B) Punjab
C) Karnataka
D) Arunachal Pradesh
- Who has been appointed as a Chairman of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for GIFT City?
A) Bimal Jalan
B) Nandan Nilekani
C) Sharad Kumar
D) Injeti Srinivas
- Which state government launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar Yojana’ for the children between 1 and 6 years age?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) West Bengal
C) Haryana
D) Chhattisgarh
- Which country has launched its Ofek 16 reconnaissance satellite (spy satellite) into space?
A) Israel
B) China
C) Iran
D) Saudi Arabia
- Where is the Sipat Super Thermal power plant situated?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Madhya Pradesh
- Which of the following has launched application called “OHE Inspection” for real time monitoring?
A) Ministry of Civil Aviation
B) Bihar State Government
C) Indian Railways
D) Telangana State Government
- The Revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework of RBI for Banks has come into effect from?
A) January 1, 2017
B) April 1, 2017
C) May 1, 2017
D) February 1, 2017
- Which mobile application was launched by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu which is referred to as the first social media super application?
A) Capacity
B) Monage
C) Elyments
D) Pricedes
- In August 2020, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry approved the construction of how many houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)?
A) 11.45 lakh
B) 10.28 lakh
C) 12.88 lakh
D) 11.04 lakh
- In which state a job portal is being launched to make available job opportunities to the ‘sons of the soil’ or domiciled persons?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka
- Where is Chowmahalla Palace situated?
A) Kolkata
B) Hyderabad
C) Agra
D) Udaipur
- Where was the Kavkaz 2020 strategic command-post exercise taken placed in September 2020 in which India along with some other countries taken part?
A) China
B) Italy
C) UAE
D) Russia
- What does R stands for in QR Code?
A) Review
B) Response
C) Random
D) Retrieval
Monday, November 30, 2020
GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 926
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 442
- Mormugao Port is based in which of the following states?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Goa
Option D
- Jair Bolsonaro is the incumbent President of which country?
A) Argentina
B) Brazil
C) Colombia
D) South Arica
Option B
Explanation: Capital - Brasilia, Currency - Real
- Mahad is a city in Raigad district of Maharashtra. The city lies along the banks of which river?
A) Morna
B) Krishna
C) Krishna
D) Savitri
Option D
- The credit rating company, Moody’s Investors Service is headquartered at which country?
A) New York, United States
B) London, UK
C) Geneva, Switzerland
D) Rome, Italy
Option A
- World Press Freedom Day is observed on which day?
A) March 19
B) April 20
C) May 3
D) June 1
Option C
- Doha is the capital of which country?
A) Kuwait
B) Oman
C) Yemen
D) Qatar
Option D
- Beirut is the capital of which country?
A) Romania
B) Kiribati
C) Uganda
D) Lebanon
Option D
Explanation: Currency – Lebanese Pound
- Chhapeli dance is a folk dance from which state?
A) Bihar
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Rajasthan
Option C
- Where is the Galathea National Park located?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Chandigarh
D) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Option D
- Raja Bhoj International Airport is in which city?
A) Kolkata
B) Bhopal
C) Pune
D) Hyderabad
Option B
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 441
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Kumbhalgarh Fort is situated in which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Delhi
D) Haryana
Option B
- Who is the author of ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’?
A) Vikram Seth
B) Salman Rushdie
C) Arundhati Roy
D) Jhumpa Lahiri
Option C
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in______?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Kerala
C) Uttarakhand
D) Assam
Option D
- Addis Ababa is the capital of which country?
A) Palau
B) Liberia
C) Iceland
D) Ethiopia
Option D
Explanation: Currency - Ethiopian Birr, Prime Minister - Abiy Ahmed Ali, President: Sahle-Work Zewde.
- World Malaria Day is held every year on______?
A) 30 May
B) 25 April
C) 15 June
D) 4 March
Option B
- Vadodara in Gujarat is situated along the banks of which river?
A) Vishwamitri
B) Sabarmati
C) Narmada
D) Tapti
Option A
- Farakka Super Thermal Power Station is based in which of the following states of India?
A) Maharashtra
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Option D
- Where is the Dadaji Kondadev Stadium based?
A) West Bengal
B) Maharashtra
C) Punjab
D) Haryana
Option B
Explanation: Thane, Maharashtra
- The Confederations Cup is related to which sports?
A) Golf
B) Badminton
C) Tennis
D) Football
Option D
- World Diabetes Day is observed annually on ______?
A) December 5
B) September 23
C) November 14
D) August 11
Option C
Friday, November 27, 2020
GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 925
- When was First Muslim Women Rights Day celebrated in India in 2020?
A) August 2
B) August 3
C) August 1
D) August 4
Option C
Explanation: 1st August has been recorded as “Muslim Women Rights Day” in the country’s history to mark first anniversary of the passage of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019. The law made triple talaq a criminal offence.
- Where is the HQ of Bloomberg Philanthropies situated?
A) USA
B) Canada
C) UK
D) UAE
Option A
- Who is chosen to be conferred with the Legend of Animation award – Toonz Award?
A) Vikram Goswami
B) Arnab Chaudhary
C) Sudhir Sardana
D) Kishore Taneja
Option B
Explanation: Legendary animation director Arnab Chaudhuri has been named as the recipient of this year’s Legend of Animation award instituted by the Toonz Media Group (TMG). The award will be posthumously conferred to Arnab at the Animation Masters Summit (AMS) 2020– Digital Edition over the Zoom platform.
- Assets that are no longer required for the operation of a business are called ______?
A) No Purpose Asset
B) Current Assets
C) Operating Assets
D) Non-Core Assets
Option D
Explanation: Non-core assets are assets that are either not essential or simply no longer used in a company’s business operations. They usually serve companies best when extra cash is needed as they can often be sold. Some businesses sell their non-core assets in order to pay down their bank debt.
- A book titled “Siyasat Mein Sadasyata” released by Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is based on the life journey of whom?
A) Pradeep Sardana
B) Mahesh Rana
C) Vijay Choudhary
D) Abhsihek Chaurasia
Option C
Explanation: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar released a book titled “Siyasat Mein Sadasyata” – a compilation of articles, views and life journey – of Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Choudhary.
- Who emerged as the highest paid banker for FY20 with Rs 18.92 cr in remuneration?
A) Naina Lal Kidwai
B) Aditya Puri
C) Rajnish Kumar
D) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
Option B
Explanation: HDFC Bank Managing Director Aditya Puri has emerged as the highest paid banker among the top lenders for FY 2019-20, with a 38 per cent jump in salary and perquisites to Rs 18.92 crore.
- Which airport in India got the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) funded ‘Mass Fever Screening System’?
A) Indira Gandhi International Airport
B) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
C) Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport
D) Chennai International Airport
Option B
Explanation: To enhance the efficacy of the screening process of coronavirus, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in coordination with Asian Development Bank, has provided Hyderabad International Airport with a state-of-the-art Thermal Scanner, a mass fever screening system funded by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The new thermal scanner will be used by the airport health officials of the Ministry.
- Dubai-based Indian girl Samridhi Kalia has broken the world record in performing which of the following?
A) 15 unique language songs
B) 120 dance steps
C) 50 tribal music
D) 100 yoga poses
Option D
Explanation: A Dubai-based Indian girl has broken the world record for performing 100 yoga poses within minutes in a confined space.
- Which state government launched ‘E-Raksha Bandhan’, aimed at creating awareness among the public on Cybercrimes across the State?
A) Telangana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Punjab
D) Uttar Pradesh
Option B
Explanation: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched ‘E-Raksha Bandhan’, aimed at creating awareness among the public on Cybercrimes across the State. As many as 1 lakh women, girls and the general public would be trained through ‘E-Raksha Bandhan’ up to August 31. Webinars, workshops, debates, essay writing, quiz and slogan writing competitions will be conducted every day on different topics from 11 a.m. to 12 noon every day.
- What is the constituency of Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Irani?
A) Amethi
B) Bareilly
C) Udhampur
D) Bangalore North
Option A
- Researchers from which university developed PROSIT app that tracks mental health by studying phone usage?
A) University of Allahabad
B) Dalhousie University
C) Jiwaji University
D) Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Option B
Explanation: The researchers of Dalhousie University have come up with a new app that can detect mental conditions like anxiety and depression based on how you use your phone.
- Where has the state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) launched ‘Bharat Air Fibre Services’, a radio-based last mile telecom connectivity solution?
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Bihar
C) Maharashtra
D) Jharkhand
Option C
Explanation: Sanjay Dhotre, Union Minister for Electronics, Communication, and IT, inaugurated ‘Bharat Air Fibre Services’, a radio-based last mile telecom connectivity solution for Akola and Washim districts in Maharashtra. It has been launched by the state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) as part of Digital India initiatives and aims at providing wireless connectivity in the range of 20KMs from BSNL locations, which will benefit citizens residing in remote areas.
- What is the authorized capital of NPCI?
A) Rs 100 crore
B) Rs 200 crore
C) Rs 250 crore
D) Rs 300 crore
Option D
- Where is the HQ of Bajaj Finserv Ltd. located?
A) Delhi
B) Pune
C) Agra
D) Surat
Option B
- Who is planning to set up a virtual museum of securities market to highlight achievements and milestones in the Indian capital market?
A) SEBI
B) NABARD
C) SIDBI
D) PFRDA
Option A
Explanation: Regulator Sebi is planning to set up a virtual museum of securities market to highlight achievements and milestones in the Indian capital market.
- Who won the F1 Austrian Grand Prix 2020?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Sebastian Vettel
C) Daniel Ricciardo
D) Valtteri Bottas
Option D
Explanation: Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won Formula One’s season opening Austrian Grand Prix with teammate Lewis Hamilton being handed a five-second time penalty that dropped him from second place to fourth.
- Where is the HQ of Dun & Bradstreet located?
A) California
B) Hawaii
C) New Jersey
D) Texas
Option C
Explanation: New Jersey, USA The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation is a company that provides commercial data, analytics, and insights for businesses.
- Name of Annual Information Return (AIR) has now been changed to SFT. What does s stands for in SFT?
A) Savings
B) Systematic
C) Statement
D) Settled
Option C
Explanation: SFT- Statement of Financial Transaction.
- Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the upstream carriageway of Mahatma Gandhi bridge over river Ganga in which state in August 2020?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Jharkhand
C) Bihar
D) Uttar Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the upstream carriageway of Mahatma Gandhi bridge over river Ganga in Bihar through video conference. Over 5.5 kilometres long, the four lane bridge lies on NH-19 between Patna and Hajipur. It is being constructed at a cost of one thousand 742 crore rupees.
- Chhau Dance is folk dance of which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Manipur
D) Jharkhand
Option D
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 440
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Where is “Gangotri National Park” situated?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Mizoram
C) Nagaland
D) Uttarakhand
Option D
- The Beighton Cup is related to which sports?
A) Hockey
B) Tennis
C) Horse Riding
D) Badminton
Option A
- Nathpa Jhakri Dam is in Himachal Pradesh. It is built over which river?
A) Beas
B) Ravi
C) Sutlej
D) Krishna
Option C
- Dhap dance is a traditional folk dance of which state?
A) Punjab
B) Rajasthan
C) Odisha
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option C
Explanation: Dhap dance originates from the Balangir district of the state of Orissa.
- What is the capital of Seychelles?
A) Victoria
B) Freetown
C) Vilnius
D) Georgetown
Option A
Explanation: Currency - Seychellois Rupee
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is in which city?
A) Bengaluru
B) Chennai
C) Mumbai
D) Hyderabad
Option D
- The Queen’s Stepwell, Patan is in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Gujarat
D) Goa
Option C
Explanation: Also known as Rani ki vav is in Patan, Gujarat.
- Amnesty International is based in which country?
A) London, United Kingdom
B) Lyon, France
C) Madrid, Spain
D) Lausanne, Switzerland
Option A
Explanation:
- The Moin-ul-Haq Stadium is in _______?
A) Patna
B) Raipur
C) Guwahati
D) Srinagar
Option A
Explanation: Patna, Bihar
- International Migrants Day is observed every year on ______?
A) November 24
B) December 18
C) March 9
D) August 16
Option B
Thursday, November 26, 2020
GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 924
- Where was the India’s first public EV (electric vehicle) charging plaza launched?
A) New Delhi
B) Jaipur
C) Agra
D) Noida
Option A
Explanation: Union Power Minister R K Singh inaugurated India’s first public EV (electric vehicle) charging plaza at Chelmsford Club in New Delhi.
- Infosys is the 2nd largest IT company of India. Who is the founder of Infosys?
A) Vishal Sikka
B) Ravi Kumar
C) N.R. Narayana Murthy
D) N.R. Narayana Murthy
Option C
Explanation: HQ- Bengaluru, India and it was established on 1981
- Who is the head of the committee set up by IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) to suggest ways for development of international retail business?
A) Shekhar Kumar
B) Pradip Shah
C) Sumit Gaba
D) Suresh Kumar
Option B
Explanation: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) announced setting up an expert committee to suggest ways for the development of international retail business. The committee will be headed by Pradip Shah (Chairman, Indasia Fund Advisors Pvt Ltd.).
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has partnered with which of the following to promote volunteerism among Indian youth?
A) UNIDO
B) IBRD
C) UNESCO
D) UNICEF
Option D
Explanation: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has partnered with UNICEF to strengthen resolve to mobilise 1 crore youth volunteers to achieve goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Which of the following has tied up with Innoviti Payment Solutions to offer convenient and affordable EMI options?
A) BOB Financial Solutions Limited
B) Indiabulls Housing Finance
C) Eko India Financial Services
D) Infrastructure Development Finance Company
Option A
Explanation: BOB Financial Solutions Limited has tied up with Innoviti Payment Solutions to offer convenient and affordable EMI options.
- Which state govt. has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana’ to combat malnutrition in the state?
A) Bihar
B) Odisha
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Karnataka
Option C
Explanation: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan with an aim to tackle the menace of malnutrition and anemia.
- Which of the following is not a product by NPCI?
A) AEPS
B) UPI
C) ECS
D) RuPay
Option C
Explanation: ECS if by RBI. NPCI- NFS, BHIM, UPI, IMPS, NACH, AEPS, RuPAY, BBPS
- Maharashtra government approved a project for boosting fruit and vegetable production to help the farmers of the state. How much amount has been funded by the Asian Development bank out of the total outlay of Rs 1000 cr for the project?
A) Rs 800 cr
B) Rs 700 cr
C) Rs 600 cr
D) Rs 900 cr
Option B
Explanation: Mahrashtra has approved an ADB-funded Rs 1,000 crore project for boosting fruit and vegetable production in the state. The project is worth $142.9 million, or about Rs 1,000 crore, of which 70% would be lent by Asian Development Bank and the balance will come from state government.
- Where was the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup going to be held in 2020 which is now postponed to 2022?
A) Zimbabwe
B) Netherlands
C) Australia
D) Scotland
Option C
Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia 2020 has been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
- Where is the headquarters of Asian Hockey Federation situated?
A) Hanoi, Vietnam
B) Beijing, China
C) Tokyo, Japan
D) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Option D
- World Cup winner Benedikt Höwedes who announced his retirement at the age of 32 played for which sports?
A) Football
B) Soccer
C) Basketball
D) Cricket
Option B
Explanation: Benedikt Howedes, a defender who helped Germany win the World Cup title in 2014, retired from soccer citing family reasons.
- Which golfer won the US PGA Memorial tournament?
A) Sergio García
B) Pablo Larrazábal
C) Jon Rahm
D) Antonio Garrido
Option C
Explanation: Jon Rahm became the first Spaniard since Seve Ballesteros in 1989 to hold golf’s world number one ranking, fending off a late challenge to win the US PGA Memorial tournament.
- Who is the author of the biography of India’s youngest Basketball captain ‘Vishesh Bhriguvanshi’ titled “Vishesh: Code To Win”?
A) Nirupama Yadav
B) Kiran Desai
C) Shaili Chopra
D) Preeti Shenoy
Option A
Explanation: The inspirational story on the life of Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, India’s youngest basketball team captain, is set to be released on August 29, the National Sports Day. The book, titled “Vishesh: Code To Win”, has been written by sportswoman-turned-author Nirupama Yadav and published by the publishing house Bluerose.
- The securities offered for substitution by the market participants shall be of similar market value based on the latest prices published by the FIMMDA. What does D stands for in FIMMDA?
A) Derivatives
B) Dividend
C) Differential
D) Dynamic
Option A
Explanation: Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India
- Who is appointed as the new non-executive chairman of Bajaj Finance?
A) Ajay Bajaj
B) Sanjiv Bajaj
C) Mukul Bajaj
D) Rahul Bajaj
Option B
- When was World Sanskrit Day 2020 being celebrated?
A) August 1
B) August 2
C) August 3
D) August 4
Option C
Explanation: Considered to be one of the oldest languages in the world, Sanskrit has a day dedicated to its celebration. Every year, Sanskrit Diwas, also known as ‘Vishvasamskritadinam’ is celebrated on the poornima (full moon) of the ‘Shravana‘ month. The day promotes the revival of this ancient Indian language. This year, it was being celebrated on August 3.
- Which of the following banks has appointed Ramesh Babu Boddu as MD & CEO of the bank?
A) Karur Vysya Bank
B) IDFC First Bank
C) Yes Bank
D) IndusInd Bank
Option A
Explanation: Board of Karur Vysya Bank, has co-opted Ramesh Babu Boddu as an additional director and appointed him as the bank’s new MD & CEO for a period of three years from the date of taking charge.
- Where is the HQ of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) located?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Bhopal
D) Kolkata
Option A
- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute adjudged as the best research institute under ICAR is situated where?
A) Chennai
B) Trivandrum
C) Kochi
D) Madurai
Option C
Explanation: The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has been adjudged as the best research institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- What does O stands for in WLAO?
A) Organiser
B) Operator
C) Ordinary
D) Ordinance
Option B
Explanation: White Label ATM Operator (WLAO).
Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 439
- Static GK Questions for SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, IBPS PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC, NIACL, OICL, NABARD, SEBI and other competitive exams
- Dibrugarh is located on the banks of which river?
A) Sabarmati
B) Brahmaputra
C) Jhelum
D) Alaknanda
Option B
Explanation: Brahmaputra in Assam
- Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground is a cricket ground based in which state of India?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Option D
Explanation: The Gangotri Glades Cricket Ground, located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It is renamed Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground
- The “Bhusawal Thermal Power Station” is situated in______?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Jharkhand
D) Andhra Pradesh
Option B
- Mahayogi Gorakhnath Airport is in____?
A) Jharkhand
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Uttarakhand
D) Chhattisgarh
Option B
- With which sports is “The Durand Cup” associated ?
A) Hockey
B) Polo
C) Football
D) Cricket
Option C
- International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) has its headquarter at ____?
A) Munich, Germany
B) London, United Kingdom
C) Budapest, Hungary
D) Lausanne, Switzerland
Option A
Explanation: President - Vladimir Lisin, Founded - 1907
- The “Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary” is situated in which state?
A) Goa
B) Assam
C) Meghalaya
D) Haryana
Option D
- The Vaigai Dam is situated in which state?
A) Telangana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Odisha
Option C
- Where is “Sajjan Niwas Garden” (Gulab Bagh) located?
A) Rajasthan
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Haryana
D) West Bengal
Option A
Explanation: It is the largest garden in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
- What is the currency of Chile?
A) Euro
B) Peso
C) Pound
D) Dollar
Option B
Explanation: Capital – Santiago, President - Sebastián Piñera
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 923
- The book titled ”pitching it straight” is the memoir of whom who is also the co-author of the book?
A) Ajit Wadekar
B) Bishen Singh Bedi
C) Gurcharan Singh
D) Madan Lal
Option C
Explanation: The book titled ”pitching it straight” was released recently, which has been co-authored by Indian Cricket Coach Gurcharan Singh and senior journalist MS Unnikrishnan. In 186-page book, renowned coach Gurcharan offers priceless tips to the current generation with anecdotes.
- Jagannath temple is located in___?
A) Bihar
B) Odisha
C) New Delhi
D) Maharashtra
Option B
- Which two countries were declared the joint winners of the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad?
A) India and Brazil
B) India and Russia
C) India and Belgium
D) India and China
Option B
Explanation: The India team at the FIDE Online Olympiad created history by winning its first ever gold. However, in another first, this was shared with Russia, following an internet failure that affected two games. India’s Nihal Sarin and Divya Deshmukh lost connection to their games in the second round of the best-of-three final due to the online glitch, and Koneru Humpy also faced connectivity issues.
- Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance has tied up with which bank for selling Life insurance, health and pension products at all bank branches?
A) Bangiya Gramin Vikash Bank
B) Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank
C) Pragathi Grameena Bank
D) Puduvai Bharathiar Grama Bank
Option C
Explanation: Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance, one of the leading private insurers announced its alliance with Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank (APGB). The distribution tie up is for selling Life insurance, health and pension products at all APGB branches.
- NPCI was incorporated under Section _____ of Companies Act 1956?
A) Section 8
B) Section 10
C) Section 12
D) Section 25
Option D
Explanation: Section 25 company under Companies Act 1956 Important Point: Now it is Section 8 of Companies Act 2013.
- According to Fitch, India’s GDP is expected to contract to how much percent in the current fiscal 2020-21 (FY21)?
A) -10.5%
B) -14.3%
C) -12.2%
D) -11.8%
Option A
Explanation: Fitch has sharply lowered its forecast for India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the current fiscal 2020-21 (FY21) and now expects the country’s GDP to contract 10.5 per cent versus its earlier estimate of 5 per cent contraction in this period.
- For the development of drought-prone Bundelkhand region, how much amount has been sanctioned for improving water availability by the central government?
A) Rs 8,000 cr
B) Rs 5,000 cr
C) Rs 12,000 cr
D) Rs 10,000 cr
Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government is committed to the development of drought-prone Bundelkhand region and around 500 projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore have been sanctioned for improving water availability.
- Who led the panel on the financial parameters to be considered in the restructuring of loans impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic, recommendations of whom were broadly accepted by the RBI?
A) Deepak Parekh
B) KV Kamath
C) Sunil Mathur
D) Uday Kotak
Option B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has broadly accepted the recommendations by the KV Kamath-led committee on the financial parameters to be considered in the restructuring of loans impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic.
- Where is the HQ of RBL Bank situated?
A) Chennai
B) Hyderabad
C) Mysuru
D) Mumbai
Option D
- Where will the India’s first international women’s trade centre (IWTC) be set up?
A) Karnataka
B) West Bengal
C) Kerala
D) Assam
Option C
Explanation: Kerala will set up India’s first international women’s trade centre (IWTC), in consonance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Angamaly.
- Loan worth how much amount has been given by World Bank to the Himachal Pradesh government to strengthen transport of the state by improving the condition, safety, resilience, and engineering standards of state road network?
A) $85 million
B) $82 million
C) $86 million
D) $83 million
Option B
Explanation: The government of Himachal Pradesh and the World Bank signed $82 million loan for the implementation of Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project which will strengthen transport and road safety institutions of Himachal Pradesh by improving the condition, safety, resilience, and engineering standards of state road network.
- Which state launched the ‘Major Dhyan Chand Vijaypath Yojana’ under which 19 international players from the state will get road connectivity to their houses?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Nagaland
Option A
Explanation: Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya launched the Major Dhyan Chand Vijaypath Yojana under which 19 international players from the state will get road connectivity to their houses.
- What is the limit after which a customer cannot lodge a complaint for failed ATM transaction?
A) 10 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) No such limit
Option D
Explanation: There is no such limit, however after 30 days if a customer lodges the complaint then he will not be entitled the penalty amount of Rs 100 even if the bank delays the re-credit for 7 days.
- Which of the following has created an in-house mobile app “Pensioners Corner” on the android platform for its pensioners?
A) Defence Research and Development Organisation
B) Central Industrial Security Force
C) National Disaster Response Force
D) Border Security Force
Option B
Explanation: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has created an in-house mobile app “Pensioners Corner” on the android platform for its pensioners.
- Which bank launched an international contactless debit card, “Signature Visa Debit Card” for high net worth individuals who are maintaining an average quarterly balance of Rs 10 lakhs and above?
A) Bank of India
B) United Bank of India
C) Indian Overseas Bank
D) Dena Bank
Option A
Explanation: On the occasion of Bank of India (BoI)’s 115th Foundation Day, BoI has launched an international contactless debit card, “Signature Visa Debit Card” for high net worth individuals who are maintaining an average quarterly balance of Rs 10 lakhs and above.
- For which country has China launched first of the four advanced naval warships at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai?
A) Russia
B) Pakistan
C) Hong Kong
D) South Korea
Option B
Explanation: China has launched first of the four advanced naval warships at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai. It is building for Pakistan, amid deepening defence ties between the two all-weather allies.
- A powerful typhoon Haishen created a havoc in which of the following country in September 2020?
A) Netherlands
B) South Korea
C) Russia
D) Canada
Option B
Explanation: A powerful typhoon Haishen damaged buildings, flooded roads and knocked out power to thousands of homes in South Korea after battering islands in southern Japan and injuring dozens of people.
- What is the currency of Finland?
A) Euro
B) Pound
C) Loti
D) Shilling
Option A
Explanation: Capital – Helsinki, Prime minister - Sanna Marin
- What is the full form of NDS?
A) Negotiated Dynamic System
B) National Dealers System
C) Negotiated Dealing System
D) National Dynamic System
Option C
Explanation: Negotiated Dealing System (NDS) is an electronic platform for facilitating dealing in Government Securities and Money Market Instruments.
- Where is the HQ of NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) located?
A) Pune
B) New Delhi
C) Ahmedabad
D) Lucknow
Option B
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- Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the President of which country?
A) Bolivia
B) Chile
C) Slovakia
D) Turkey
Option D
Explanation: Capital- Ankara and Currency – Lira
- Sambalpuri dance is a folk dance which has its origin from which state of India?
A) Goa
B) Assam
C) Odisha
D) Uttarakhand
Option C
- Name the Indian city which is also known as “Garden City of India”?
A) Darjeeling
B) Shimla
C) Surat
D) Bengaluru
Option D
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is based in which country?
A) Beijing, China
B) Kathmandu, Nepal
C) Dhaka, Bangladesh
D) Kabul, Afghanistan
Option B
Explanation: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the 8 members of SAARC.
- Pune is situated on the bank of which river?
A) Mutha
B) Girna
C) Godavari
D) Krishna
Option A
- Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in _____?
A) Maharashtra
B) Bihar
C) Karnataka
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option D
- The CB Patel International Cricket Stadium is located in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Haryana
C) Gujarat
D) Chhattisgarh
Option C
- Quit India Day is held every year on ______?
A) September 9
B) July 7
C) August 8
D) May 10
Option C
- Which of the following national parks is based in West Bengal?
A) Bandipur National Park
B) Nagarhole National Park
C) Sundarbans National Park
D) Ranthambore National Park
Option C
- Under head and Over head are associated with which of these sports?
A) Basketball
B) Wrestling
C) Archery
D) Swimming
Option A
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- Bhuvneshwar Kumar and which other cricketer have been signed as the brand ambassadors of Playerzpot, the fantasy sports gaming platform?
A) Smriti Mandhana
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Mithali Raj
D) Shafali Verma
Option A
Explanation: Playerzpot, the fantasy sports gaming platforms, announced the signing of cricketers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Smriti Mandhana as its brand ambassadors.
- Border roads Organization comes under which of the following Ministry?
A) Civil aviation
B) Science & Technology earth
C) Road Transport & Highway shipping
D) Defence Ministry
Option D
- In August 2020, which bank got an in-principle approval for setting up a wholly owned non-financial subsidiary?
A) Kotak Mahindra Bank
B) Karur Vyasya Bank
C) Federal Bank
D) South Indian Bank
Option D
Explanation: Private sector lender South Indian Bank (SIB) announced that the RBI has given an in-principle approval for setting up a wholly owned non-financial subsidiary for undertaking activities permitted by RBI.
- NPCI has how many core promoter banks?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
Option C
Explanation: Presently ten core promoter banks (State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union bank of India, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank and HSBC).
- What is the theme of World Suicide Prevention Day 2020?
A) Suicide Prevention: One World Connected
B) Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives
C) Working Together to Prevent Suicide
D) Connect, communicate, care
Option C
Explanation: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. The theme of the World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 is “Working Together to Prevent Suicide”.
- Which bank partnered collaborated with InstaReM to streamline and improve outward remittance experience for resident Indian customers?
A) Doha Bank
B) SBM Bank
C) Deutsche Bank
D) Standard Chartered Bank
Option B
Explanation: SBM Bank India announced a new collaboration to streamline and improve outward remittance experience for resident Indian customers. The Bank partnered with InstaReM, the consumer and SME brand under global fintech platform Nium, to improve existing outbound remittance service offerings from India, including introduction of new remittance corridors, increased frequency of transactions for Outbound Transactions and enhanced delivery timings for transfers.
- Where is the HQ of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation situated?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Kanpur
D) Kolkata
Option B
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the existing debt restructuring scheme for stressed micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) till when?
A) May 31, 2021
B) March 31, 2022
C) March 31, 2021
D) May 31, 2022
Option C
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the existing debt restructuring scheme for stressed micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by three months to March 31, 2021, in view of the distress brought upon by the Covid outbreak. The central bank also changed the cutoff date for MSMEs to become standard accounts in order to be eligible under the scheme to March 1, 2020 from January 1, 2020.
- Where is the HQ of United Nations Environment Programme situated?
A) Oslo, Norway
B) Helsinki, Finland
C) Nairobi, Kenya
D) Stockholm, Sweden
Option C
Explanation:
- Name the parachutist who completed the world’s first jump from a solar-powered aircraft after the plane soared to a height of 1,520 metres (nearly 5,000 ft) over western Switzerland?
A) Ernesto Bertarelli
B) Ignazio Cassis
C) Raphael Domjan
D) Alain Berset
Option C
Explanation: A parachutist completed the world’s first jump from a solar-powered aircraft after the plane soared to a height of 1,520 metres (nearly 5,000 ft) over western Switzerland. Parachutist Raphael Domjan reached a speed of 150 kilometres per hour during his jump, landing near the project base in Payerne.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the amount of loan that banks can give against the pledge of gold ornaments and jewellery for non-agricultural purposes from 75 per cent of the value of gold pledged to what per cent?
A) 90%
B) 95%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Option A
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the amount of loan that banks can give against the pledge of gold ornaments and jewellery for non-agricultural purposes from 75 per cent of the value of gold pledged to 90 per cent. It will be applicable till March 2021; move aimed to address Covid-led disruptions.
- If a bank fails to resolve the re-crediting issue of failed ATM transaction within 7 days of complain then what amount of penalty per day the bank has to pay to the customer?
A) Rs 100
B) Rs 50
C) 10% of the debited amount
D) Rs 500
Option A
Explanation: Effective from July 1, 2011, banks have to pay compensation of Rs. 100/- per day for delays in re-crediting the amount beyond 7 working days from the date of receipt of complaint for failed ATM transactions.
- Who is the head of the Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC) constituted by the NITI Aayog?
A) Anna Rajam Malhotra
B) Sanyukta Samaddar
C) Aruna Sundararajan
D) Beela Rajesh
Option B
Explanation: NITI Aayog has constituted a Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC). The MPICC is chaired by Ms. Sanyukta Samaddar, Adviser (SDG).
- Which of the following appointed Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as its Executive Chairman?
A) Motilal Oswal Group
B) Muthoot Finance
C) Eko India Financial Services
D) Capital India Finance Ltd
Option D
Explanation: Financial services platform Capital India Finance Ltd announced the appointment of former head of NABARD, Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, as Executive Chairman.
- STEPapp (Student Talent Enhancement Program Application) has received a mandate from the which Indian ministry to implement its gamified learning app across all Tribal Schools in India in a landmark development?
A) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
B) Ministry of Finance
C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Option C
Explanation: STEPapp (Student Talent Enhancement Program Application) has received a mandate from the Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs to implement its gamified learning app across all Tribal Schools in India in a landmark development.
- American Doris Buffett who passed away recently was a great _______?
A) Philanthropist
B) Educationist
C) Mathematician
D) Physicist
Option A
- At which 2 districts is the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) going to establish two new Centres for Skilling and Technical Support- CSTS?
A) Begusarai and Meerut
B) Chapra and Agra
C) Patna and Kanpur
D) Bhagalpur and Varanasi
Option D
Explanation: Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will be shortly establishing two new Centres for Skilling and Technical Support- CSTS at Bhagalpur (Bihar) and Varanasi (UP).
- Where is Dachigam National Park situated?
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Andaman and Nicobar Island
C) Mizoram
D) Jammu and Kashmir
Option D
- As per the data, how much amount have been allotted to nearly 42 crore people as financial assistance under the government’s Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKP) to protect poor and vulnerable from the impact of COVID-19 crisis?
A) Rs 75,540-crore
B) Rs 62,910-crore
C) Rs 68,820-crore
D) Rs 72,480-crore
Option C
Explanation: The Finance Ministry said more than 42 crore people have received Rs 68,820-crore financial assistance under the government’s Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKP) to protect poor and vulnerable from the impact of COVID-19 crisis.
- What is the minimum amount for which T-bills can be issued?
A) Rs 10,000
B) Rs 25,000
C) Rs 50,000
D) Rs 1,00,000
Option B
Explanation: Rs 25,000 and its multiple
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- The Pavana Dam is located in which state?
A) Kerala
B) Maharashtra
C) Telangana
D) Madhya Pradesh
Option B
- What is the capital and currency of Poland?
A) Oslo and Krone
B) Riga and Tenge
C) Warsaw and Złoty
D) Paris and Euro
Option C
- The Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state of India?
A) Rajasthan
B) West Bengal
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Option D
- Who is the author of the book “Alice in the Wonderland”?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Charles Dickens
C) Lewis Carroll
D) Walter Scott
Option C
- Hojagiri is a folk dance performed in the state of ______?
A) Punjab
B) Odisha
C) Manipur
D) Tripura
Option D
- In which state is “Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium” located?
A) Odisha
B) New Delhi
C) Rajasthan
D) Assam
Option A
- Ujjain is situated on the banks of which river?
A) Shipra
B) Cauvery
C) Narmada
D) Mahanadi
Option A
Explanation: Shipra (Kshipra)
- Where is Narora Atomic Power Plant located?
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Karnataka
Option B
Explanation: Narora, Bulandshahar District, Uttar Pradesh
- Where is “Marine National Park” located?
A) Gujarat
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Himachal Pradesh
Option A
- What is the capital of Cyprus?
A) Zagreb
B) Havana
C) Nicosia
D) Moroni
Option C
Explanation: Currency- Euro
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