GA Revision for Banking and Other Exams – 1040

1. As per World Meterological Organisation, Global average temperature could pass how much Celsius within the next 5 years?
   A) 1.8
   B) 1.2
   C) 1
   D) 1.5
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: There’s about a 40% chance that the global average temperature for at least one of the next five years will be 1.5º Celsius higher than in pre-industrial times—and the odds are only going up.

   
   
2. Who is the chairman of the committee for the economic advisory council to thE PM?
   A) Bibek Debroy
   B) Rakesh Mihan
   C) Poonam Gupta
   D) Naman Ojha
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   

   
   
3. Which country joined the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, CPLP as Associate Observer in July this year?
   A) USA
   B) India
   C) Pakistan
   D) Denmark
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said that India has joined the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, CPLP as Associate Observer in July this year.

   
   
4. _______ provide internet-based venues for retail customers to compare the prices and features of a range of financial (and non-financial) products such as standardised insurance, mortgages, and deposit account products?
   A) E-Aggregators
   B) P2P platform
   C) Cryptocurrency
   D) Smart contracts
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: E-Aggregators also provide an easy way to switch between providers and may become a major distributor for a variety of financial products.

   
   
5. Which state government launched unique academic scheme, ‘Education at your doorstep’?
   A) Uttar Pradesh
   B) Telangana
   C) TamilNadu
   D) Kerala
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Tamilnadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin launched an unique academic scheme, Education at your doorstep at Villupuram. He also released an app related to the scheme and the theme song.

   
   
6. Who won the US Open men’s singles title?
   A) Daniil Medvedev
   B) Novak Djokovic
   C) Matteo Berrettini
   D) Stefanos Tsitsipas
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Daniil Medvedev of Russia lifted his first Grand Slam trophy after beating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open men’s singles final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

   
   
7. Where did the G20 Culture Ministers Meeting held in August 2021?
   A) Berlin, Germany
   B) Tokyo, Japan
   C) Rome, Italy
   D) Paris, France
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The first G20 Culture Ministers Meeting was held in Rome, Italy. This was a major two-day event that took place during the Italian G20 presidency. The Colosseum and Palazzo Barberini hosted the G20 Summit in Rome.

   
   
8. Who launched the 6th edition of National Formulary of India to promote rational use of medicines in the country?
   A) Nitin Gadkari
   B) Rajnath Singh
   C) Narendra Modi
   D) Mansukh Mandaviya
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the 6th edition of National Formulary of India to promote rational use of medicines in the country.

   
   
9. Where is Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant located?
   A) Kerala
   B) Andhra Pradesh
   C) Tamil Nadu
   D) Karnataka
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

   
   
10. In Sep 2021, First-time legislator Bhupendra Patel took oath as which chief minister of Gujarat after CM Vijay Rupani resigned?
    A) 20th
    B) 14th
    C) 18th
    D) 17th
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: First-time legislator Bhupendra Patel took oath as the 17th chief minister of Gujarat a day after his name was announced for the top job by the BJP leadership.

    
    
11. What is the ratio that measures the extent of a company’s or consumer’s leverage known as?
    A) Key Ratio
    B) Debt Ratio
    C) Quick Ratio
    D) Leverage Ratio
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: It is a financial ratio that measures the extent of a company’s or consumer’s leverage. The debt ratio is defined as the ratio of total – long-term and short-term – debt to total assets, expressed as a decimal or percentage.

    
    
12. Which state/UT government announced 2047 initiative to make it a global city by 2047?
    A) Odisha
    B) West Bengal
    C) Punjab
    D) Delhi
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The “Delhi@2047” initiative, which aims to facilitate partnerships with the private sector, CSR initiatives and philanthropic organisations to make the capital a global city by 2047, was launched by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

    
    
13. How much amount was released by the finance ministry to the States and Union Territories with Legislature under the back-to-back loan facility in lieu of GST Compensation?
    A) ₹38000 cr
    B) ₹65000 cr
    C) ₹52000 cr
    D) ₹44000 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The Finance Ministry has released 44 thousand crore rupees to the States and Union Territories with Legislature under the back-to-back loan facility in lieu of GST Compensation.

    
    
14. Where is the HQ of NABARD?
    A) Chennai
    B) Mumbai
    C) NewDelhi
    D) Lucknow
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Founded - July 1982

    
    
15. Who won the 2021 International Young Eco-Hero in recognition of his efforts to solve tough environmental problems?
    A) Sandeep Awasthi
    B) Ravi Mishra
    C) Ayaan Shankta
    D) Kishan Gaba
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: A 12-year-old environmental activist from Mumbai has been named as a 2021 International Young Eco-Hero in recognition of his efforts to solve tough environmental problems. Ayaan Shankta won the third place in the 8-14 age category for his project Conservation and Rehabilitation of Powai Lake.