GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 909

1. Who has been signed as the brand ambassador of Paytm First Games, a subsidiary of the digital financial service platform Paytm?
   A) Sachin Tendulkar
   B) Saurav Ganguly
   C) Kapil Dev
   D) Rahul Dravid
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Paytm First Games, a subsidiary of the digital financial service platform Paytm, has signed cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar as the brand ambassador for the platform, ahead of the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

   
   
2. Instant money transfer under IMPS is available on how many days in a week?
   A) 4
   B) 5
   C) 6
   D) 7
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: 24 hours on all days including holidays.

   
   
3. What is the theme of International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2020?
   A) Caring for all life: 35 years of ozone layer protection
   B) Keep Cool and Carry on: 35 years of ozone layer protection
   C) Ozone for Life: 35 years of ozone layer protection
   D) Healing Ozone: 35 years of ozone layer protection
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Every year, September 16 is celebrated as World Ozone Day across the world to aware people about the depletion of the Ozone Layer and its impact on life. The theme of World Ozone Day 2020 is ‘Ozone for Life: 35 years of ozone layer protection’. This year marks the 35 years of global ozone layer protection.

   
   
4. Who has been signed as the brand ambassador of the educational technology company Great Learning?
   A) Jasprit Bhumrah
   B) Virat Kohli
   C) Suresh Raina
   D) Rohit Sharma
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Educational technology company Great Learning said it has roped in Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador.

   
   
5. In August 2020, India signed an MoU with which country on space cooperation?
   A) Israel
   B) Nigeria
   C) Canada
   D) Italy
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: India and Nigeria signed an agreement on space cooperation at the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said.

   
   
6. Who is elected as the new Prime Minister of Japan after the resignation of Shinzo Abe?
   A) Yukio Hatoyama
   B) Naoto Kan
   C) Yoshihide Suga
   D) Yoshihiko Noda
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Yoshihide Suga has been elected as Japan’s new Prime Minister, after Shinzo Abe’s resignation. Suga, the former chief cabinet secretary, will become the country’s first new PM in eight years.

   
   
7. Where is the HQ of Squash Rackets Federation of India situated?
   A) Pune
   B) Kochi
   C) Goa
   D) Chennai
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
8. Which state emerged at the top of list of states in implementation of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme?
   A) Tamil Nadu
   B) Karnataka
   C) Odisha
   D) West Bengal
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: According to the ranking of the states released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Odisha has retained its top position in implementation of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme.

   
   
9. Who has been appointed as the new Country Director for India by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?
   A) Takeo Konishi
   B) Vint Cerf
   C) Dipan Mehta
   D) Kenichi Yokoyama
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has appointed Takeo Konishi as its new Country Director for India.

   
   
10. As announced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, by when India will achieve zero road accident fatalities?
    A) 2025
    B) 2028
    C) 2035
    D) 2030
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: India is working to achieve zero road accident fatalities by 2030, said Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. World Bank and ADB have committed ₹7,000 crore each for this campaign.

    
    
11. Who has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Excellence 2020?
    A) Uday Kotak
    B) Rajnish Kumar
    C) Anand Mahindra
    D) Aditya Puri
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: In a first-of-its kind recognition for an Indian corporate leader, Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Excellence 2020.

    
    
12. By which year the New Education Policy (NEP) aims to have 100% gross enrolment in schools?
    A) 2035
    B) 2030
    C) 2028
    D) 2032
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: In Tamil Nadu, the webinar on New Education Policy organized by the Rural Outreach Bureau, Government of India in Thanjavur, emphasized the fact that the policy primarily aims at ensuring 100 per cent gross enrolment in schools by 2030.

    
    
13. Dishonour of cheque is covered in ____ of Negotiable instruments Act, 1881.
    A) Section 21
    B) Section 126
    C) Section 134
    D) Section 138
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Dishonour of Cheque is defined in Section 138 of the Negotiable instruments Act.

    
    
14. Barbourne stadium of India is located in which of the following state?
    A) Assam
    B) Maharashtra
    C) Odisha
    D) Karnataka
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
15. Who is going to debut with her book titled ‘My Life In Design’?
    A) Deepika Padukone
    B) Gauri Khan
    C) Farah Khan
    D) Jaya Bachchan
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Entrepreneur and wife of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan is all set to turn an author with her debut book titled ‘My Life In Design’. In this book, Gauri will share her journey as a designer.

    
    
16. On the eve of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched NDHM in which every Indian citizen will have health Ids. What does D stand for in NDHM?
    A) Digital
    B) Destination
    C) Demand
    D) Disease
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). Every Indian will have an Aadhar like ID card containing all relevant information about his/her medical conditions and treatments and tests.

    
    
17. What is the theme of International Day of Democracy 2020?
    A) COVID-19: Democracy under Strain
    B) COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy
    C) COVID-19: Participation for Democracy
    D) COVID-19: Democracy and Conflict Prevention
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The International Day of Democracy is celebrated around the world on 15 September each year. The day allows us the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate our democratic society. The theme for International Day of Democracy 2020 is “COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy.”

    
    
18. Which state/UT celebrated its 59th anniversary of the “De-Jure”day on 16th August?
    A) Puducherry
    B) Daman and Diu
    C) West Bengal
    D) Chhatisgarh
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Union Territory of Puducherry celebrated its 59th anniversary of the “De-Jure”day on 16th August.

    
    
19. Surya Kiran joint Military exercise held between India and____?
    A) Russia
    B) Japan
    C) USA
    D) Nepal
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
20. What does T stands for in CTS?
    A) Transfer
    B) Truncation
    C) Transmit
    D) Time
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: CTS- Cheque Truncation System. CTS is an electronic method of clearing the cheque without the need for sending physical cheque. Rather the electronic image of cheque is send online at the destination.