GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1009

1. Which country in-a-first has granted a patent to DABUS, an artificial intelligence system?
   A) South Africa
   B) Brazil
   C) Belgium
   D) Canada
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: In a world first, South Africa grants a patent to an artificial intelligence system. DABUS (which stands for “device for the autonomous bootstrapping of unified sentience”) is an AI system created by Stephen Thaler, a pioneer in the field of AI and programming. The system simulates human brainstorming and creates new inventions.

   
   
2. The book ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’ is autobiography of which person?
   A) Virat Kohli
   B) MS Dhoni
   C) Suresh Raina
   D) Rohit Sharma
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Former Indian batsman, Suresh Raina has released his autobiography ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’. The book is co-authored by Bharat Sundaresan.

   
   
3. ______ is the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit / credit card transactions?
   A) MDR
   B) FDR
   C) NDR
   D) ADR
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: merchant discount rate (MDR)

   
   
4. Typhoon In-fa disrupted the life in which country?
   A) Canada
   B) Netherlands
   C) China
   D) Denmark
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Typhoon In-fa has moved to Shanghai and continued to lash the city after making landfall at the nearby island-city of Zhoushan.

   
   
5. Which state government has appointed Team India’s hockey player Vandana Katariya as the brand ambassador of the state’s Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development?
   A) Uttar Pradesh
   B) Uttarakhand
   C) Assam
   D) Haryana
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appointed Team India’s hockey player Vandana Katariya as the brand ambassador of the state’s Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development.

   
   
6. Which state government will present its own versions of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma awards from next year?
   A) Assam
   B) Madhya Pradesh
   C) Uttar Pradesh
   D) Haryana
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The Assam government will present its own versions of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma awards from next year.

   
   
7. Where is the headquarters of PFRDA?
   A) Mumbai
   B) Hyderabad
   C) Kolkata
   D) New Delhi
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is the regulatory body under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India for overall supervision and regulation of pension in India. It was founded in August 2003. Its current chairperson is Supratim Bandyopadhyay.

   
   
8. Which company along with US multinational GE joined hands (separately) with India’s Science and Technology Research Board (SERB) to conduct fundamental research in the areas of the companies’ interest?
   A) Intel
   B) Oracle
   C) Cisco
   D) Microsoft
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: US-headquartered multinationals, GE and Intel, have (separately) joined hands with Government of India’s research funding agency Science and Technology Research Board (SERB), to conduct fundamental research in the areas of the companies’ interest.

   
   
9. Who is the author of the book titled “The Year That Wasn’t – The Diary of a 14-Year-Old”?
   A) Kirti Sachdeva
   B) Srishti Gaba
   C) Brisha Jain
   D) Shruti Joshi
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has launched the book titled “The Year That Wasn’t – The Diary of a 14-Year-Old”, which is penned by Kolkata girl Brisha Jain.

   
   
10. What is the currency of Tunisia?
    A) Krone
    B) Dollar
    C) Zloty
    D) Dinar
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Capital – Tunis, Currency - Tunisian dinar

    
    
11. Who has been re-elected as Chairman-of the industry association Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI)?
    A) Pramod Mittal
    B) Ajai Puri
    C) Rakesh Asthana
    D) Somen Banerjee
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: COAI said Ajai Puri, Chief Operating Officer of Bharti Airtel, has been re-elected as Chairmanof the industry association for 2021-22.

    
    
12. Where is National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) situated?
    A) Noida
    B) Nashik
    C) Pune
    D) New Delhi
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) is an Indian institution for research, training and consultancy in banking and finance. It is located in Pune. The campus is self-contained, with residential and educational facilities.

    
    
13. When is World Mangrove Day celebrated?
    A) July 27
    B) July 20
    C) July 18
    D) July 26
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
14. Who is the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
    A) Pinarayi Vijayan
    B) Pramod Sawant
    C) M.K. Stalin
    D) Banwarilal Purohit
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Governor – R.N.Ravi, Capital – Chennai

    
    
15. What is India’s rank in World Giving Index 2021?
    A) 15th
    B) 11th
    C) 14th
    D) 12th
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: World Giving Index 2021 report says, India is 14th most charitable country. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown ‘giving’ trends across the world. Released by the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF), this year’s survey highlights the impact of lockdowns on charitable giving.