GA Revision for SBI Clerk and Other Exams -992

1. Which company launched its IPOS (Integrated Partner On-boarding Solution),an end to end on boarding partner solution?
   A) Edelweiss General Insurance
   B) IDBI Federal
   C) NIACL
   D) Bajaj Finserv
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Insurtech startup Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI), has launched its IPOS (Integrated Partner On-boarding Solution). This is a fully automated onboarding solution for all its existing and prospective partners including agents, brokers and web aggregators.

   
   
2. Moctar Ouane was reappointed as Prime Minister of which country?
   A) Thailand
   B) Mali
   C) Nicosia
   D) Maritius
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Mali’s Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigned and was subsequently reappointed transitional president, the Malian presidency announced.

   
   
3. Which section of Banking Regulation Act defines that no person other than a bank is authorized to accept deposits withdraw able by cheque?
   A) Section 19A
   B) Section 29A
   C) Section 39A
   D) Section 49A
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
4. Which bank recently launched Digital Lending Platform “IEasy Credit”?
   A) Indian Bank
   B) IndusInd Bank
   C) IDBI Bank
   D) ICICI Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: IndusInd Bank announced the launch of ‘IndusEasy Credit’, a comprehensive digital lending platform that enables customers to meet their financial requirements from the comfort of their homes.

   
   
5. Panthi and Raut Nacha are the folk dance of which state?
   A) Jammu & Kashmir
   B) Chhattisgarh
   C) Odisha
   D) Asssam
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
6. Which company has partnered with Digit General Insurance to bring affordable health insurance for its customers in the under-served regions of India?
   A) Paypoint India
   B) PayPal
   C) Freecharge
   D) Paytm
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: PayPoint India has partnered with Digit General Insurance to bring affordable health insurance for its customers in the under-served regions of India, enhancing access to insurance, and helping rural masses cushion themselves against any major financial losses due to the surging Covid-19.

   
   
7. What is the capital of Ireland?
   A) Copenhagen
   B) Amsterdam
   C) Dublin
   D) Maputo
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation:

   
   
8. As per Center for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate declined to how much percent in the ended June?
   A) 9.0%
   B) 8.9%
   C) 8.7%
   D) 8.3%
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: India’s unemployment rate declined to 8.7 per cent in the ended June from the monthly unemployment rate of 14.7 per cent in May as COVID cases continue to decline.

   
   
9. Who became India’s 1st MMA world champion?
   A) Arjun Bhullar
   B) Srikant Shekhar
   C) Sunil Chetsa
   D) Kantharaj Agasa
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Arjan Bhullar made history he became the first fight of India descent to win a world title in the sport after beating Brandon Vera to end his five-and-a-half-year reign as the heavyweight champion in the One Championship.

   
   
10. What steps should a customer take in case of failed ATM transaction at other bank/white label ATMs, when his / her account is debited?
    A) Inform the banking ombudsman of his area
    B) Inform the manager of the sponsor bank
    C) Inform the security guard of the ATM
    D) Inform the card issuing bank
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The customer should lodge a complaint with the card issuing bank at the earliest. This process is applicable even if the transaction was carried out at another bank’s/non-bank’s ATM.

    
    
11. Who inaugurated three path breaking initiatives for National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI?
    A) Piyush Goyal
    B) Ravi Shankar Prasad
    C) Ajay Prakash Sawhney
    D) Sanjay Dhotre
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ajay Prakash Sawhney inaugurated three path breaking initiatives for National Internet Exchange of India, NIXI. These initiatives are IP Guru, NIXI Academy and NIXI-IP-INDEX.

    
    
12. The Indira Priyadarsini Stadium is based in which city?
    A) Visakhapatnam
    B) Jaipur
    C) Bhopal
    D) Ahmedabad
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

    
    
13. Which company has been recognized as the Global Innovation Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the Data Cloud Company?
    A) HCL
    B) TCS
    C) Infosys
    D) L&T Infotech
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI), a global technology consulting and digital solutions company has been recognized as the Global Innovation Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the Data Cloud Company. LTI received this prestigious recognition during Snowflake Virtual Partner Summit.

    
    
14. England Harry Gurney retired from which sports?
    A) Football
    B) Baseball
    C) Cricket
    D) Tennis
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Britain and Nottinghamshire pacer Harry Gurney has announced his choice to retire at 34 years old. Harry Gurney’s vocation was tormented by injuries and he was recuperating from a shoulder injury when he declared his choice to hang up his boots.

    
    
15. India with which other country has signed an agreement for cooperation for the country’s first human space mission Gaganyaan ?
    A) Russia
    B) France
    C) Sweden
    D) USA
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Space agencies of India and France signed an agreement for cooperation for the country’s first human space mission Gaganyaan.

    
    
16. Which state has topped the list in Niti Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21?
    A) Bihar
    B) Kerala
    C) Maharashtra
    D) Karnataka
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Kerala has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer, according to a report released by Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. The country’s overall SDG score improved by 6 points — from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2020-21.

    
    
17. Who has been appointed as MD and CEO of Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd?
    A) Abhay Tiwari
    B) Laxmi Mittal
    C) Sunil Mehta
    D) Naresh Goyal
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd has announced the appointment of Abhay Tewari as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

    
    
18. Where is the HQ of International Monetary Fund?
    A) Geneva
    B) Washington DC
    C) Rome
    D) NewYork
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Managing Director - Kristalina Georgieva, Formation - December 1945

    
    
19. D is FSDC stands for?
    A) Demonstrate
    B) Discussion
    C) Development
    D) Dedicated
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Financial Stability and Development Council

    
    
20. Who to take charge as new CFO and Internal Auditor of IDBI Bank?
    A) Sunil Sarkar
    B) Ajay Sharma
    C) P Sitaram
    D) Mahesh Kumar
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The Board of Directors of IDBI Bank has approved the appointment of P Sitaram, Executive Director (ED), as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel with effect from June 1, 2021.