GA Revision for SBI Clerk and Other Exams – 1007

1. The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in which country?
   A) China
   B) Thailand
   C) Indonesia
   D) Bhutan
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in Boao, south China’s Hainan Province.

   
   
2. What is the capital of Albania?
   A) Tel Aviv
   B) Tiarana
   C) Prush
   D) Kashar
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Currency - Albanian lek, President - Ilir Meta

   
   
3. What is the rank of India among the 40 countries in Asia-Pacific in the latest Economic Freedom Index published by a US-based think tank?
   A) 26th
   B) 39th
   C) 34th
   D) 19th
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: A US-based think tank published the latest Economic Freedom Index, ranking Singapore on top for the second consecutive year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Singapore scored the most points among the 184 countries that were covered for the study. India has been ranked 121st freest in the 2021 index, scoring 56.5 points. India has been ranked 26th among the 40 countries in Asia-Pacific and is ranked under the category of ‘mostly unfree’.

   
   
4. A Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is registered under which of the following acts?
   A) Companies Act, 2013
   B) Companies Act, 1956
   C) Banking Regulation Act, 1949
   D) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: A Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 of India, engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares, stock, bonds hire-purchase, insurance business or chit business but does not include any institution whose principal business includes agriculture, industrial activity or the sale, purchase or construction of immovable property. In India, the working and operations of NBFCs are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

   
   
5. As per India Rating and Research, cost of vaccinating all citizens above the age of 18 years against Covid-19 will amount to how much?
   A) ₹69644 cr
   B) ₹51786 cr
   C) ₹65567 cr
   D) ₹67193 cr
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) stated that the cost of vaccinating all citizens above the age of 18 years against Covid-19 will amount to Rs. 67,193 crores. It is to be noted that of total Rs. 67,193 crores, states together will incur Rs.46,323 crores.

   
   
6. What is the theme of this year’s World Day to Combat Desertification And Drought?
   A) Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land
   B) Food Feed Fibre
   C) Let’s grow the future together
   D) Food and Life
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Every year on June 17, World Day to Combat Desertification And Drought is observed.

   
   
7. Super-75 scholarship scheme is launched in which state/UT on International Women’s Day to support the education of meritorious girls from poor families?
   A) Kerala
   B) Jammu and Kashmir
   C) Maharashtra
   D) Himachal Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: On International Women’s Day, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of Super-75 scholarship scheme to support the education of meritorious girls from poor families, so that they can excel in streams like medicine, engineering, ITI (Industrial training institutes) and humanity and contribute to nation-building.

   
   
8. Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which state?
   A) Delhi
   B) Arunachal Pradesh
   C) Gujarat
   D) Haryana
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   

   
   
9. As per agricultural ministry,farms exports up by how much percent in April-Feb FY 21?
   A) 17.05%
   B) 15.60%
   C) 14.50%
   D) 16.88%
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: India exported agricultural commodities worth Rs 2.74 lakh crore till February of the 2020-21 fiscal, up by 16.88 per cent from Rs 2.31 lakh crore in the year-ago period, notwithstanding the pandemic, the agriculture ministry said.

   
   
10. Recently which portal was launched by central government for the telecom networks industry?
    A) Trusted Telecom
    B) Telecom Phone
    C) Trust U
    D) With Telecom
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Centre launched the Trusted Telecom Portal trustedtelecom.gov.in, six months after the Cabinet approved the National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector for the government to declare a list of trusted sources and products for installation in the country’s telecom networks.

    
    
11. Indian Railway integrated all its railway helplines into which single number which is Rail Madad Helpline for quick grievance redressal and enquiry during the journey?
    A) 141
    B) 189
    C) 139
    D) 196
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Indian Railway has integrated all railway helplines into single number 139 which is Rail Madad Helpline for quick grievance redressal and enquiry during the journey. As the new helpline number 139 will take over all the existing helpline numbers, it will be easy for the passengers to remember this number and connect with Railways for all their needs during the travel.

    
    
12. How much percent of recovery in GDP in March ending FY 22 was projected by Fitch?
    A) 12.8%
    B) 13.0%
    C) 11.5%
    D) 10.8%
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Fitch Ratings said the resurgence of COVID-19 infections may delay India’s economic recovery, but won’t derail it, as it kept the sovereign rating unchanged at ‘BBB-‘ with a negative outlook.

    
    
13. Where is the HQ of IRDA?
    A) Lucknow
    B) Mumbai
    C) Chennai
    D) Hyderabad
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India founded in 1999 and the Chairperson is Subhash Chandra Khuntia.

    
    
14. Which country launched three astronauts as its first crew to its new Tiangong space station?
    A) China
    B) Japan
    C) Israel
    D) South Korea
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: China launched three astronauts as its first crew to its new Tiangong space station, the country’s first manned spaceflight in nearly five years. The high-stakes mission, named Shenzhou 12, was launched on the back of the Long March 2F rocket, at Jiuquan in the northwestern Gansu province.

    
    
15. Where is Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) situated?
    A) Mumbai
    B) Mangalore
    C) Hyderabad
    D) Bhopal
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: The Institute for Development & Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) is a unique institution exclusively focused on Banking Technology. Established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 1996, the Institution works at the intersection of Banking and Technology. It is located in Hyderabad, India.