GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1048

1. At what cost, Gati Shakti National infrastructure master plan aimed at bringing employment opportunities to the youth and helping develop new economic zones across the country been launched by PM Modi?
   A) Rs 210 lakh crore
   B) Rs 140 lakh crore
   C) Rs 100 lakh crore
   D) Rs 200 lakh crore
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti National infrastructure master plan aimed at bringing employment opportunities to the youth and helping develop new economic zones across the country.

   
   
2. Which country has launched a long-delayed lab module, named Nauka, for the International Space Station?
   A) Germany
   B) France
   C) China
   D) Russia
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Russia successfully launched a long-delayed lab module for the International Space Station that is intended to provide more room for scientific experiments and space for the crew. The 20-metric-ton (22-ton) module, named Nauka, is set to dock at the ISS in automatic mode on July 29.

   
   
3. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) is based in_____?
   A) Athens, Greece
   B) Rome, Italy
   C) London, United Kingdom
   D) Dubai, UAE
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation:

   
   
4. According to data from RBI’s annual report, banks have reported frauds of how much amount between FY19 and FY21?
   A) ₹3.00 trillion
   B) ₹4.50 trillion
   C) ₹2.50 trillion
   D) ₹3.95 trillion
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India allowed loan exposures classified as fraud to be transferred to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs)paving the way for focussed recovery efforts in loans worth trillions of rupees.

   
   
5. What is the maximum number of digits that a UPI-PIN can have?
   A) 4
   B) 6
   C) 9
   D) 11
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: UPI-PIN (UPI Personal Identification Number) is a 4-6 digit pass code you create/set during first time registration with this App.

   
   
6. Which space agency lifted off the world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite, Eutelsat Quantum, with the hope of a new era of more flexible communications?
   A) European Space Agency
   B) Roscosmos
   C) German Aerospace Center
   D) Italian Space Agency
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Eutelsat Quantum, the world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite lifted off from French Guiana on board an Ariane 5 rocket, with the hope of a new era of more flexible communications. Eutelsat Quantum is developed under an ESA partnership project.

   
   
7. Where is the headquarters of Google situated?
   A) Rome
   B) NewYork
   C) London
   D) California
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   

   
   
8. Which bank has launched RuPay Signet contactless credit card?
   A) Federal Bank
   B) SBI
   C) IDBI Bank
   D) Bank of Baroda
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Federal Bank joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and launched the ”Federal Bank RuPay Signet Contactless Credit Card.”

   
   
9. In which city is the World’s first 3D-printed steel bridge been opened to the public?
   A) Stockholm
   B) Amsterdam
   C) Budapest
   D) Copenhagen
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: World’s first 3D-printed steel bridge has been opened to the public in Amsterdam. It was developed by MX3D, a Dutch robotics company, in collaboration with a consortium of experts, and represents a major milestone for 3D-printing technology.

   
   
10. Which day has been decided to recognise as World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (‘World NTD Day’)?
    A) January 30
    B) June 1
    C) June 3
    D) Feb 26
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: 74th World Health Assembly endorsed a decision recognizing 30 January as World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (‘World NTD Day’).

    
    
11. Who is the author of the book titled “Leopard Diaries: The Rosette in India”?
    A) Sanjay Gubbi
    B) Rakesh Kaushik
    C) Vikram Basu
    D) Siddharth Jain
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The book titled “Leopard Diaries: The Rosette in India” book written by Wildlife Biologist Sanjay Gubbi has been released.

    
    
12. Restructuring of loan accounts with exposure of above Rs.25 crore will continue to be governed by the extant guidelines on CDR / JLF mechanism. What does C stands for in CDR?
    A) Capital
    B) Cash
    C) Corporate
    D) Central
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) / Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF)

    
    
13. Which country has launched the world’s largest emissions-trading program?
    A) China
    B) UAE
    C) UK
    D) USA
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: China has launched its long-planned national emissions-trading program—a system that would create the world’s largest carbon market and double the share of global emissions covered under such programs. China is the world’s largest carbon emitter.

    
    
14. Narad Samman award is given to which category of achievers?
    A) Businessman
    B) Journalist
    C) Author
    D) Poets
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
15. Who is the author of book All You Need is Josh: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Conviction in 21st Century India?
    A) Supriya Paul
    B) Anirudh Shah
    C) Babul Supriyo
    D) Amitav Ghosh
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The book titled “All You Need is Josh: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Conviction in 21st Century India” written by Supriya Paul has been released.