GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 912

1. Elton John has become the second artist to be honoured by Britain’s Royal Mint with a commemorative coin. What is his profession?
   A) Singer
   B) Author
   C) Engineer
   D) Doctor
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Elton John became the second artist to be honoured by Britain’s Royal Mint with a commemorative coin paying tribute to the decorated British singer-songwriter.

   
   
2. Which of the following facility is available at White Label ATM?
   A) Cash Deposit
   B) Regular Bills Payment
   C) Purchase of Re-load Vouchers for Mobiles
   D) PIN change
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Options available at ATMS :- Account Information Cash Deposit (Acceptance of deposits are not permitted at WLAs) Regular Bills Payment (not permitted at WLAs) Purchase of Re-load Vouchers for Mobiles (not permitted at WLAs) Mini/Short Statement PIN change Request for Cheque Book

   
   
3. How much did L&T Infra Finance get from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for renewable energy funding in India?
   A) $50 million
   B) $30 million
   C) $60 million
   D) $20 million
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd. (LTIF), a wholly owned subsidiary of L&T Finance Holdings Ltd., has received the first tranche of $50 million of the total $100 million ECB loan from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This development marks AIIB’s first loan to a non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India.

   
   
4. Bellandur lake is located in which of the following Indian state?
   A) Uttar Pradesh
   B) Sikkim
   C) Karnataka
   D) Manipur
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
5. What is the rank of India in the Global Real Estate Transparency Index by property consultant JLL?
   A) 32nd
   B) 45th
   C) 34th
   D) 41st
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: India’s Global Real Estate Transparency Index ranking has improved by one notch to 34 on the back of regulatory reforms, better market data and green initiatives, according to property consultant JLL.

   
   
6. When is Indian Akshay Urja Day 2020 or Renewable Energy Day observed?
   A) 20th August
   B) 19th August
   C) 21st August
   D) 18th August
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Indian Akshay Urja Day 2020 or Renewable Energy Day is observed on 20th August to increase awareness about the importance of renewable energy among the people.

   
   
7. In which country’s Ilam district, a new four-storey school building built with Indian assistance for students pursuing both vedic and modern education was inaugurated?
   A) Nepal
   B) Bangladesh
   C) Sri Lanka
   D) Maldives
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: A new four-storey school building built with Indian assistance of Rs 1.94 crore for students pursuing both vedic and modern education was inaugurated in Nepal’s Ilam district.

   
   
8. Luis Rodolfo Abinader has been sworn in as president of which country?
   A) Congo
   B) Central African Republic
   C) Czech Republic
   D) Dominican Republic
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Luis Rodolfo Abinader has been sworn in as president of the Dominican Republic.

   
   
9. What does E stands for in ECCS with respect to cheque clearing?
   A) Enabled
   B) Express
   C) Established
   D) Encrypted
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Express Cheque Clearing System (ECCS).

   
   
10. Which bank has partnered with Google Cloud that aims to redefine how the bank develops and offers its financial services?
    A) Standard Chartered Bank
    B) Bank of America
    C) Bank of Nova Scotia
    D) Deutsche Bank
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Deutsche Bank and Google Cloud have agreed to join forces and form a strategic partnership that aims to redefine how the bank develops and offers its financial services.

    
    
11. Which sports organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO) to deliver a number of courses and webinars with regards to scouting in India?
    A) Board of Control for Cricket in India
    B) All India Football Federation
    C) National Sports Organisation
    D) Athletics Federation of India
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: All India Football Federation (AIFF) has signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO) to deliver a number of courses and webinars with regards to scouting in India.

    
    
12. Macmohan Line is the border line between India and China. It was drawn by____?
    A) Hinden Macmohan
    B) General Mannerheim
    C) General Neobra
    D) Henry Machmohan
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
13. Which state govt. has decided to upgrade its Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary to a national park?
    A) Madhya Pradesh
    B) Nagaland
    C) Assam
    D) West Bengal
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Assam government decided to upgrade the Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary into a national park amid an ongoing row over allowing coal mining within its jurisdiction. Assam has five national parks and Dehing Patkai, if upgraded, will increase the tally to 6.

    
    
14. Performance sports eyewear brand Oakley has appointed whom as its new brand ambassador for a period of two years in India?
    A) Hardik Pandya
    B) Rohit Sharma
    C) Virat Kohli
    D) Rishabh Pant
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Performance sports eyewear brand Oakley announced the appointment of cricketer Rohit Sharma as its new brand ambassador for a period of two years in India.

    
    
15. In July 2020, where was the Asia’s largest certified tier IV data centre, largest in India, and 2nd largest in the world was inaugurated?
    A) Tamil Nadu
    B) Gujarat
    C) Himachal Pradesh
    D) Maharashtra
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray e-inaugurated Asia’s largest certified tier IV data centre near Mumbai. Located in Panvel, the Yotta NM1 data centre building, is the largest of its kind in India, as well as the second largest in the world.

    
    
16. Which insurance company has partnered with Element AI to develop a strategic AI roadmap for the new-age insurer and prioritise investments?
    A) Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
    B) Exide Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
    C) Aviva Life Insurance Company India Ltd.
    D) IndiaFirst Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance has partnered with Element AI, a global developer of artificial intelligence-powered (AI) solutions and products, to develop a strategic AI roadmap for the new-age insurer and prioritise investments.

    
    
17. What does A stands for in NACH?
    A) Account
    B) Annual
    C) Adjustable
    D) Automated
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: National Automated Clearing House

    
    
18. Who authored the book titled ‘Mahaveer:The Soldier Who Never Died’ depicting Indo-Chinese battle of Nuranang in 1962?
    A) T.K. Yadav and Shruti Yadav
    B) B.N. Shrivastava & Bina Shrivastava
    C) A.K. Srikumar & Rupa Srikumar
    D) R.P. Vasudeva & Pushpa Vasudeva
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Amid the rising tensions between India and China, the award winning author A.K. Srikumar along with his wife, Rupa Srikumar, has come up with a novel titled ‘Mahaveer: The Soldier who never died’ that tells the tale of the Indo-Chinese battle of Nuranang in 1962.

    
    
19. World Anti Leprosy Day is observed on which of the following date?
    A) 12 January
    B) 30 December
    C) 23 March
    D) 30 January
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
20. Which ammunitions and missile systems company has joined with DRDO for Akash Missile Weapon System?
    A) Bharat Dynamics Limited
    B) HBL Power Systems Ltd
    C) Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd
    D) AAN Engineering Industries Ltd
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has signed License Agreement and Transfer of Technology with DRDO (DRDL) for Akash Missile Weapon System (Indian Army Variant).