GA Revision for SBI Clerk and Other Exams – 1004

1. Which company to buy Artificial Intelligence firm Nuance for $19.7 billion?
   A) Amazon
   B) Microsoft
   C) Google
   D) Asus
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Microsoft said it has agreed to buy Nuance Communications, a cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) software firm, in an all-cash transaction valued at $19.7 billion, including debt.

   
   
2. Which bank announced the launch of ‘STACK for Corporates’, a comprehensive set of digital banking solutions for corporates and their entire ecosystem?
   A) Axis Bank
   B) IDBI Bank
   C) RBL Bank
   D) ICICI Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: ICICI Bank announced the launch of ‘ICICI STACK for Corporates’, a comprehensive set of digital banking solutions for corporates and their entire ecosystem including promoters, group companies, employees, dealers, vendors and all other stakeholders.

   
   
3. Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited was incorporated under which of the following acts?
   A) Banking Regulation Act, 1949
   B) Companies Act, 1956
   C) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
   D) Companies Act, 2013
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Limited has been incorporated and registered on October 13, 2010 by Registrar of Companies, Bangalore under the Companies Act 1956 with its registered and Corporate Office at Mysuru, Karnataka.

   
   
4. Which company got Competition Commission of India nod to acquire DHFL?
   A) Piramal Enterprises
   B) SBI Capital
   C) Fairfax Holdings
   D) Adani Enterprises
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Piramal Enterprises (PEL) said its subsidiary Piramal Capital and Housing Finance (PCHFL)has received an approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to take over Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL).

   
   
5. Where is the Indira Gandhi International Airport situiated?
   A) Chandigarh
   B) New Delhi
   C) Ahmedabad
   D) Vadodara
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   

   
   
6. Which India’s city stadium will host the T20 World Cup final 2021?
   A) Chennai
   B) Lucknow
   C) Ahmedabad
   D) Mumbai
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium will host the T20 World Cup final in November this year.

   
   
7. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed prepaid mobile recharge through the BBPS by adding ‘mobile prepaid recharges as a biller category.What does “P” stands in BBPS?
   A) Price
   B) Payment
   C) Performance
   D) Practice
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed prepaid mobile recharge through the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) by adding ‘mobile prepaid recharges as a biller category.

   
   
8. Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed MoU with which company for digital transformation of Tribal Schools?
   A) Google
   B) Microsoft
   C) Amazon
   D) Flipkart
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Tribal Affairs Ministry and Microsoft have signed an MoU for digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools.

   
   
9. The “Believe-What life and cricket taught me” is the autobiography of which cricketer?
   A) Suresh Raina
   B) Virat Kohli
   C) MS Dhoni
   D) Gautam Gambhir
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The much-awaited autobiography of Suresh Raina, titled ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’, is set to hit the bookstands in May 2021.It will be published by the prestigious publishing house, Penguin India.

   
   
10. Which bank has partnered with Infosys for Oracle CX adoption, a cloud-based tool to manage the relationship with customers?
    A) Axis Bank
    B) IDBI Bank
    C) Federal Bank
    D) RBL Bank
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Federal Bank, to improve its marketing, sales and offer a better customer experience, has partnered with Infosys for Oracle CX adoption, a cloud-based tool to manage the relationship with customers.

    
    
11. What is the metric that measures the number of times that a firm pays off its suppliers during the accounting period known as?
    A) Accounts payable turnover
    B) Financial accounting
    C) Days payable outstanding
    D) Cash conversion cycle
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The accounts payable turnover ratio is a short-term liquidity measure used to quantify the rate at which a company pays off its suppliers. Accounts payable turnover ratio is calculated by taking the total purchases made from suppliers, or cost of sales, and dividing it by the average accounts payable amount during the same period.

    
    
12. Which company has partnered with SpaceX to provide cloud services to help deliver internet through the latter’s Starlink satellites?
    A) Microsoft
    B) Apple
    C) Google
    D) Amazon
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Google said it has partnered with SpaceX to provide cloud services to help deliver internet through the latter’s Starlink satellites.

    
    
13. In which city is “Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics” (CAIR) located?
    A) Chandigarh
    B) Bangalore
    C) Dehradun
    D) Delhi
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: The Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics is a laboratory of the Defence Research & Development Organization located in Bangalore, Karnataka.

    
    
14. What is the capital of Krygyzstan?
    A) Bishkek
    B) Tashkent
    C) Kiev
    D) Kabul
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Currency - Kyrgyzstani som, President - Sadyr Japarov

    
    
15. How much amount was released to 15 States in current FY for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission?
    A) ₹5500 cr
    B) ₹6100 cr
    C) ₹5780 cr
    D) ₹5950 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Centre has released over Rs 5950 Crore to 15 States in the current financial year for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. It is being implemented in partnership with States and Union Territories.