GA Revision for IBPS PO/Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams - 651

1. Which country announced visa exemption for foreigners seeking medical treatment?
   A)USA
   B)India
   C)China
   D)Australia
   E)Singapore
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: India has announced a slew of exemptions for foreigners seeking medical treatment in India following the implementation of liberalised medical visa policy.

   
   
2. At how much percent India GDP will grow for 2019 according to Moody Investors Service?
   A)5.6%
   B)5.7%
   C)4.9%
   D)5.8%
   E)4.4%
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: India’s economic slowdown is lasting longer than previously expected, Moody’s Investors Service said while pegging its forecast for the gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.6 per cent in 2019 calendar year.

   
   
3. Who has been roped in as the brand ambassador of the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019?
   A)Deepika Padukone
   B)Katrina Kaif
   C)Disha Patani
   D)Yami Gautam
   E)Diya Mirza
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh government has roped in Bollywood actress Yami Gautam as the brand ambassador of the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019.

   
   
4. Which state recorded the highest number of road accidents in 2018 as per ministry of road transport and highways Road Accidents in India, 2018’ report?
   A)Tamil Nadu
   B)Odisha
   C)Bihar
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   E)Chattisgarh
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released the ‘Road Accidents in India, 2018’. It is an annual publication brought out by the Transport Research Wing of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways which reports on accidents, related deaths and injuries, calendar year-wise, based on information supplied by the Police Departments of States and UTs.

   
   
5. The 2019 World Kabaddi Cup will take place in which state?
   A)Haryana
   B)Bihar
   C)Punjab
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   E)West Bengal
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: The 2019 World Kabaddi Cup will take place from December 1 to 9 and will be organised by the Punjab government. This year’s tournament will be dedicated to the 550th birth anniversary of Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev ji.

   
   
6. India and which other country will jointly release commemorative stamps and noble metal coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties?
   A)China
   B)Bhutan
   C)Nepal
   D)Pakistan
   E)Sri Lanka
   
   
   

   
   Option A Explanation: India and China will jointly release commemorative stamps and noble metal coins to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties as agreed to during last month’s informal summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.

   
   
7. At how much percent India GDP will grow for FY20 according to Noumara?
   A)5.0%
   B)4.4%
   C)5.5%
   D)4.9%
   E)4.7%
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Japanese brokerage Nomura massively cut its GDP forecast to a low 4.9 percent for the year from 5.7 percent earlier, saying the economy is going through a “deeper trough” and even a sub-par recovery is at least a year away.

   
   
8. What is the rank of India in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report?
   A)1st
   B)6th
   C)5th
   D)3rd
   E)2nd
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: India has been ranked at 5th spot in The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2019 Global Microscope on Financial Inclusion report. Colombia has topped the ranking.

   
   
9. Which state government has launched the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme?
   A)Odisha
   B)Karnataka
   C)Kerala
   D)Andhra Pradesh
   E)Tamil Nadu
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: Turning a new leaf over education sector, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme which aims at transforming government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions.

   
   
10. According to an RTI reply,how many percent of beneficiaries registered under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) between April 2018 and July 2019 (38.3 lakh out of the total 62.8 lakh enrolled) received the full amount of ₹6,000?
    A)61%
    B)62%
    C)71%
    D)66%
    E)67%
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Almost 61% of beneficiaries registered under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) between April 2018 and July 2019 (38.3 lakh out of the total 62.8 lakh enrolled) received the full amount of ₹6,000 promised under the scheme, according to an RTI reply.

    
    
11. Recently which country successfully tested Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile?
    A)China
    B)Russia
    C)India
    D)USA
    E)Sri Lanka
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Russia’s most advanced new nuclear-powered submarine has successfully test-launched a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile, according to its defence ministry.

    
    
12. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has entered into a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which city/UT to facilitate buyer organisations with market-based procurement?
    A)Delhi
    B)Ladakh
    C)Jammu
    D)Chandigarh
    E)Kolkata
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has entered into a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi to facilitate buyer organisations with market-based procurement.

    
    
13. Which country hosted two-day meeting of G20 foreign ministers?
    A)China
    B)USA
    C)India
    D)Japan
    E)Bangladesh
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: The Japanese city of Nagoya hosted a two-day meeting of G20 foreign ministers. The meeting focused on the promotion of free trade and global governance, implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals) and Africa’s development.

    
    
14. Kalaburagi Airport was Recently inaugurated in which state?
    A)Madhya Pradesh
    B)Kerala
    C)Karnataka
    D)Assam
    E)Manipur
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: In a major boost to air connectivity in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa inaugurated Kalaburagi airport, which is around 14-km away from the city.

    
    
15. Which country has topped the business bribery risk in South Asia according to the Trace Bribery Matrix?
    A)India
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Nepal
    D)China
    E)Sri Lanka
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Bangladesh has topped the business bribery risk in South Asia according to the Trace Bribery Matrix. Bangladesh has the highest business bribery risk among South Asian courtiers according to the annual ranking for 200 countries. Bangladesh has been placed at 178th position among 200 countries in terms of business bribery risk. Overall, New Zealand, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland presented the lowest bribery risk.

    
    
16. As per direction the central government, NBFCs with over how much amount ofassets size now under IBC?
    A)₹500 cr
    B)₹300 cr
    C)₹200 cr
    D) ₹400 cr
    E) ₹600 cr
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: On the heels of putting in place a generic framework for insolvency proceedings of Systemically Important Financial Service Providers (FSP), the Centre has now specifically brought Non Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) with over ₹500 crore assets size under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) fold.

    
    
17. Recently India will now have how many Union territories?
    A)10
    B)7
    C)6
    D)9
    E)8
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: India has two more Union Territories and one less state after the Union government decided to abolish the law that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and passed a new reorganisation bill that bifurcates the northern state into Union Territorie…

    
    
18. Where is the HQ of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Pune
    C)New Delhi
    D)Chennai
    E)Jaipur
    
    
    

    
    Option C

    
    
19. Which state is the top ranked state in Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019 awards?
    A)Tamil Nadu
    B)Kerala
    C)Odisha
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    E)Karnataka
    
    
    

    
    Option A Explanation: Government conferred the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019 awards to top ranked states, union territories, and districts in the various categories on the occasion of World Toilet Day.

    
    
20. What is the term called for a market structure in which only a few sellers offer similar or identical products? (asked in IBPS PO Mains 2017)
    A) Offshore
    B) Libor
    C) Monopoly
    D) Oligopoly
    E) Normation
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Oligopoly is a market structure in which a small number of firms has the large majority of market share. An oligopoly is similar to a monopoly, except that rather than one firm, two or more firms dominate the market.

    
    

Daily Current Affairs 25th November, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 25 November 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

PM Modi launches Fit India School grading system
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Fit India School grading system in schools across the country.

• The Fit India School rankings have been divided into three categories -- The Fit India Schools, which is the first level of ranking, Fit India School (3 star) and Fit India School (5 star).
• The level of ranking will depend on how much importance the school gives to inculcating fitness among its students and teachers, besides facilities available for fitness activities.

'She Shuttle' for women launched in Telangana
In a move to improve measures for the safety and security of women, the Rachakonda Police inaugurated the exclusive bus service 'She Shuttle' for women passengers in Hyderabad.

• On the occasion of the International Day of Elimination of Violence against women, Infosys has taken up a valuable initiative to launch an exclusive bus service for women.
• She Shuttle is equipped with a well-monitored surveillance system with CCTV cameras, a lady security guard and a smartphone application for every passenger with a panic button.

Chhattisgarh to get fourth tiger reserve
Chhattisgarh is set to have Guru Ghasidas National Park in Kotiya district as its fourth 'tiger reserve'. Presently there are three tiger reserves in the state which are: Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve and Indravati Tiger Reserve.

• The Lemru Elephant Reserve will come into existence soon by merging the forest areas of Korba, Katghora, Dharamjigarh and Surguja forest divisions of Korba, Raigad and Surguja districts. The total area records to be of about one thousand 995 square kilometers.

Andhra Pradesh govt launches call center for corruption-related complaints
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a separate call centre to receive complaints regarding corruption. CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy inaugurated the 14400 citizen helpline number at his camp office.

• He ordered that complete investigation on any complaint should be done within 15 days of receiving the complaint.

UP govt launches immunisation campaign against Filaria

Uttar Pradesh government is launching a massive immunisation campaign against the filariasis or Filaria. Under this campaign more than 65 thousand teams of health workers will distribute medicines to around 6.5 crore people till 10 December in 19 districts.

• Central government has set year 2021 as the deadline for complete eradication of filaria in country.

Naval exercise Milan to be held at Visakhapatnam in March next year
Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said that the naval exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Vishakhapatnam in March 2020 in which 41 nations including the US, France, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been invited. Bangladesh beats the US, UK in sending most tourists to India! Tamil Nadu top destination in India
Statistics given by the Ministry of Tourism to parliament show that the top three countries whose tourists arrived in India in 2018, are Bangladesh, the United States and the United Kingdom with Bangladesh leading the numbers.

• The data provided by the Ministry also highlights the consistent increase in overall foreign tourist arrivals as well as the earnings of foreign exchange over the years of 2016, 2017 and 2018.
• In 2018, Tamil Nadu saw the most visits by foreign tourists among individual states, these were over 60 lakh.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

India ranks 8th in WHO study on physical activity among adolescents
According to a study by World Health Organization (WHO), India is among the top ten ranking countries with the lowest level of insufficient physical activity among adolescents. India is ranked eighth with overall prevalence of insufficient physical activity in adolescents at 73.9 per cent.

• Bangladesh tops the list while USA’s adolescents figure fourth on the list of 146 countries. 

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SPORTS

Lakshya Sen wins Scottish Open title
India’s Lakshya Sen has won the Scottish Open badminton men’s singles title, defeating Brazilian Ygor Coelho to seal his fourth title in 3 months.

Rafael Nadal wins Davis Cup title 2019
Rafael Nadal has clinched 6th Davis Cup title for Spain after beating Denis Shapovalov of Canada in front of a jubilant home crowd in Madrid.

• Nadal defeated Shapovalov to clinch Spain’s 2-0 win against Canada.

Belgrade, Yangzhou to host World Athletics Series competitions 2022
Serbia will stage its first-ever World Athletics Series event after its capital, Belgrade, was confirmed as the host city of the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships at the World Athletics Council Meeting.

The Chinese city of Yangzhou has been confirmed as the host city of the 2022 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships.

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APPOINTMENTS

P.S. Rajan appointed CEO of Kerala Bank
The government has decided to appoint P.S. Rajan, general manager, Union Bank of India as CEO, Kerala Bank.

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AWARDS

Nisha Kumari Singh crowned Miss Teen India 2019
Nisha Kumari Singh from Bengaluru has been crowned Miss Teen India 2019. With participants between 16 and 19 years of age, the nationwide contest offered experiences for young women to enhance their inherent grace through personality and confidence development with a focus on communication skills, style, fine etiquette, and manners.

Indian journalist Neha Dixit among recipients of International Press Freedom Award
Indian journalist Neha Dixit was one of several recipients of the 2019 International Press Freedom Awards, awarded by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a non-profit organization whose aim is to enable journalists to work without the fear of reprisal.

• Ms. Dixit has reported on child trafficking, politics, social justice and gender.

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OBITUARIES

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kailash Joshi passes away
Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kailash Joshi has passed away. He was 90.

• Kailash Joshi was unwell for a couple of years and was admitted to a private hospital last month after he complained of discomfort

Former WB minister Kshiti Goswami passes away
Senior Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) leader and former West Bengal minister Kshiti Goswami has passed awaydue to old age-related illness. He was 77.

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IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden.

• The theme for 2019 is "Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands Against Rape".

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Daily Current Affairs 24th November, 2019

Daily Current Affairs 24 November 2019 for Banking/Insurance/SSC and other related exams.

NATIONAL NEWS

Govt approved setting up of six plastic parks
The government has approved setting up of six plastic parks in different parts of the country. These parks will have an ecosystem with state of the art infrastructure building and enabling the common facility to consolidate and synergize the capacities of the domestic downstream plastic processing industry.

• These parks are located in Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu.

UP, Bihar worst performers in Ayushman Bharat; Gujarat best performer
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the top two states in terms of number of beneficiaries, remain the worst performers under Ayushman Bharat.

• UP reported about 230,000 hospital admissions and Bihar about 120,000.
• Gujarat was the best performer, with a million hospital admissions and claims worth Rs 1,519 crore.

Sangai Festival 2019 begins in Manipur
In Manipur, week-long Manipur Sangai Festival 2019 has started. The festival is organized by the State Tourism Department and biggest festival held annually to promote tourism.

• The festival is held at different parts of Manipur. During the festival, cultural programmes, traditional games, folk dance and classical music will be performed by different communities of the State as well as from other States.

India chairs Kimberley Process meet on blood diamonds
The plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was hosted by India, the present Kimberley Process (KP) Chair, in New Delhi.

• The Kimberley Process is a joint initiative involving governments, the international diamond industry and civil society to stem the flow of ‘conflict diamonds’. Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance conflict aimed at undermining legitimate governments.

India to host SCO forum of Young Scientists and Innovators 2020
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum of Young Scientists and Innovators in 2020, a proposal it had mooted in the grouping's meeting on cooperation in the field of science and technology this week.

• The 5th Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States Heads of Ministries and Departments of Science and Technology and Permanent Working Group on S&T Cooperation held in Moscow, Russia.

Microsoft rolls out the K12 Education Transformation Framework in India
Microsoft rolled out its K12 Education Transformation Framework more widely to schools across India at the second edition of the Microsoft Education Days in Gurgaon. Microsoft Education Days 2019 brought together more than 700 school leaders, educators, students and Microsoft partners to deliberate on the future of learning.

• It featured sessions moderated by Microsoft leaders and Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts on using technologies like AI, Teams, Minecraft and Flipgrid to collaborate and create unique learning experiences.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

India ranks 44th in 2019 Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index
India has been ranked 44 among 110 countries in Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI) 2019, complied by Nomura Global Market Research. The NFVI ranks countries on the basis of their exposure to large swings in food prices.

2nd India ASEAN Innotech summit 2019 held in Davao, Philippines
The second edition of the India ASEAN InnoTech Summit 2019 was held at Davao, Philippines. The theme of the three-day Technology & Innovation Summit was 'Accelerating towards innovative development'.

Ocean Dance Festival 2019 held  in Cox Bazar
The four day long Ocean Dance Festival 2019 held in Cox Bazar of Bangladesh. The theme of this year's festival is 'Bridging the distance' or Durotter Shetubandhan. 

• Ocean Dance Festival is the largest international dance festival of Bangladesh in which more than 200 dancers, choreographers and scholars from 15 countries are participating.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY

RBI expands scope of SNRR account to popularise rupee in cross-border transactions
The RBI expanded the scope of Special Non-Resident Rupee Accounts (SNRR account) by permitting non-residents to open such accounts for rupee denominated overseas borrowings, trade credit and trade invoicing for popularising cross-border transactions in the domestic currency.

• Any person resident outside India, having a business interest in India, can open a non-interest bearing SNRR account with a bank for bona fide transactions in rupees.

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SPORTS

Marathon man Kipchoge, hurdle heroine Muhammad win Athlete of the Year
Eliud Kipchoge, the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours, and 400 metres hurdles world champion Dalilah Muhammad won the World Athlete of the Year awards.

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OBITUARIES

Senior journalist Nilkanth Khadilkar passes away
Senior journalist Nilkanth Khadilkar has passed away. He was 85. He was the editor of Marathi newspaper Navakal for 27 years and had gained popularity for his hard-hitting editorials which became the daily's popular feature.

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Mixed Reasoning Questions for Upcoming Exams – Set 120

Directions (1-5) : Study the information and answer the questions : Six people Akansha, Brijesh, Caryl, Diwan, Evan, and Farooq live on seven different floors of a building (such as ground floor numbered as 1 and top is numbered as 7 and 1 floor is vacant). Evan lives on an odd numbered floor. Diwan lives on an odd numbered floor below Evan’s floor. Farooq lives just above Akansha, who doesn’t live on an odd numbered floor. Farooq doesn’t live on 5th floor. Caryl lives on even numbered floor above Evan’s floor. As many persons live between Brijesh and Caryl as live between Evan and Diwan.

1. Which of the following floor is vacant floor?
   5th
   4th
   2nd
   3rd
   None of these
   Option A
   
   
    



2. Who among the following lives on third floor?
   Diwan
   Evan
   Farooq
   Cannot be determined
   None of these
   Option B
   
   
    



3. Brijesh lives on which of the following floor?
   1st
   3rd
   2nd
   4th
   None of these
   Option C
   
   
    



4. How many persons are live between Brijesh and Akansha?
   1
   3
   4
   2
   No one
   Option D
   
   
    



5. Which of the following statement is not true about Caryl?
   Only one floor between Caryl and Akansha
   Farooq lives on one of the floors above Caryl
   Caryl lives immediate above vacanct floor
   Caryl lives on even numbered floor
   Both a and b
   Option C
   
   
    
Directions (6-8) : Study the information and answer the questions : Amongst five candidates, Akku, Banya, Cary, Diksha, Elvish, each got different marks in the subject. Akku scored more than Banya but less than Cary. Cary scored 65 marks. Diksha scored less marks than only Elvish. The one who scored the minimum marks scored 60 marks and the one who scored the highest, scored 80 marks.


6. Who scored the second highest marks?
   Diksha
   Akku
   Elvish
   Cannot be determined
   None of these
   Option A
   
   
    



7. Who is the most likely to have scored 62 marks?
   Banya
   Cary
   Elvish
   Cannot be determined
   Akku
   Option E
   
   
    



8. Who scored the lowest marks?
   Akku
   Banya
   Elvish
   Cannot be determined
   None of these
   Option B
   
   
    
Directions (9-10) : Study the information and answer the questions : In a family of five members, there are two married couples in the family. Az is father in law of Xz, who is married with Wz. Zz is the son of Wz. Dz who is a married woman has only one daughter.


9. How is Az related with Zz?
   Uncle
   Father in law
   Mother
   Mother in law
   Grandfather
   Option E
   
   
    



10. Who is the son in law of Zz’s grandmother?
    Az
    Xz
    Wz
    Cannot be determined
    None of these
    Option B
    
    
     

GA Revision for IBPS PO/Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other Exams - 650

1. The 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII) was inaugurated in which city?
   A)NewDelhi
   B)Mumbai
   C)Chennai
   D)Lucknow
   E)Kolkata
   
   
   

   
   OptionA Explanation: The 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII) was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in New Delhi. The conference was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, ISI-CAS, FAO, the USDA, ADB, World Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eurostat, AfDB and various other organizations. Bill Gates was the chief guest.

   
   
2. How much percent of respondents were view of India that it is getting easier to do business in India according to UK India Business Council Annual Doing Business Report?
   A)64%
   B)51%
   C)52%
   D)56%
   E)50%
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) released its 5th annual Doing Business in India Report. The report is based on the results of extensive discussions, including a roundtable in London with Union Commerce Minister PiyushGoyal, and a survey that captured the views of UK companies and higher education institutions on the operating environment in India and their reform priorities.

   
   
3. As per study of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food &PD,which city topped the ranking released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for quality of tap water?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Delhi
   C)Chennai
   D)Mumbai
   E)Jaipur
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: As per the study was under directions of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food & PD to check the quality of piped drinking water being supplied in the country in keeping with the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission, Mumbai topped the ranking released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for quality of tap water.

   
   
4. Where is the HQ of Competition Commnission of India?
   A)Chennai
   B)Lucknow
   C)Mumbai
   D)NewDelhi
   E)Kolkata
   
   
   

   
   Option D

   
   
5. Who launched the BharatiyaPoshanKrishiKosh (BPKK) along with Bill Gates?
   A)Ramesh Pokhiriyal
   B)Narendra Modi
   C)SmritiIrani
   D)ThawarchandGehlot
   E)Amit Shah
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Textiles, SmritiIrani, along with Bill Gates, co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, launched the BharatiyaPoshanKrishiKosh (BPKK).

   
   
6. Recently Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde has been sworn-in as which Chief Justice of India?
   A)46th
   B)48th
   C)47th
   D)49th
   E)50th
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde has been sworn-in as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Ram NathKovind. New CJI, Bobde, has succeeded Justice Ranjan Gogoi who retired on November 17 after remaining in office for over 13 months.

   
   
7. Which state government announced that the “Sand Week” from Nov 14 ?
   A)Odisha
   B)Andhra Pradesh
   C)Haryana
   D)Sikkim
   E)Manipur
   
   
   

   
   Option B Explanation: Andhra Pradesh government announced that the “Sand Week” would be conducted from November 14th to 21st, to overcome sand crisis in the State.

   
   
8. Which metro corporation wins 2 awards at Urban Mobility India Conference?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Chennai
   C)Mumbai
   D)Delhi
   E)Kolkata
   
   
   

   
   Option D Explanation: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been conferred with two awards for its commendable initiatives in promoting the metro as a green and sustainable mode of transport among the masses.

   
   
9. In which city, India’s first elephant memorial was build?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Nashik
   C)Mathura
   D)Kanpur
   E)Kolkata
   
   
   

   
   Option C Explanation: In a unique and heartfelt tribute to honour elephants that lost their lives to illegal trafficking, abuse and cruelty, India-based conservation charity Wildlife SOS unveiled the country’s first elephant memorial in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The memorial symbolises the sacrifice of these gentle giants who lost their lives while suffering brutality at the hands of humans.

   
   
10. The ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) was held in which city?
    A)Bangkok
    B)NewDelhi
    C)Beijing
    D)Tokyo
    E)Colombo
    
    
    

    
    OptionA Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) and the opening ceremony of Defence and Security 2019 Exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.

    
    
11. Which state government launched a toll-free number 14500 to register complaints or irregularities around sand hoarding, pricing and smuggling?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Madhya Pradesh
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Bihar
    E)Tamil Nadu
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: In a bid to curb sand smuggling, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a toll-free number 14500 to register complaints or irregularities around sand hoarding, pricing and smuggling.

    
    
12. which state government has launched online registration portal to facilitate setting up of new MSME units?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Madhya Pradesh
    D)Sikkim
    E)Meghalaya
    
    
    

    
    OptionA Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched an online registration portal to facilitate setting up of new MSME units.

    
    
13. Where is the HQ of Association of South East Asian Nations?
    A)Jakarta
    B)Bangkok
    C)NewDelhi
    D)Tokyo
    E)Singapore
    
    
    

    
    Option A

    
    
14. In which city, North India’s first sugar mill which will produce ethanol direct from sugarcane was established?
    A)Kanpur
    B)Gorakhpur
    C)Lucknow
    D)Noida
    E)Mumbai
    
    
    

    
    Option B Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated North India’s first sugar mill which will produce ethanol direct from sugarcane.

    
    
15. Which country has conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-1?
    A)Afghanistan
    B)Nepal
    C)Pakistan
    D)Israel
    E)Iraq
    
    
    

    
    Option C Explanation: Pakistan has conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-1. The launch was aimed at testing the operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) ensuring Pakistan’s credible minimum deterrence.

    
    
16. Recently the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of the BNP Paribas mutual fund with which bank mutual fund?
    A)Bank of Baroda
    B)IDBI
    C)SBI
    D)Canara Bank
    E)ICICI Bank
    
    
    

    
    OptionA Explanation: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of the BNP Paribas (BNPP) Mutual Fund and the Baroda (BOB) Mutual Fund, under the Competition Act, 2002.

    
    
17. Which payment bank announced plans with ICICI Lombard to aim deeper insurance penetration?
    A)Fino Payments Bank
    B)Paytm Payments Bank
    C)Airtel Payments Bank
    D)India Post Payments Bank
    E)None of these
    
    
    

    
    OptionA Explanation: ICICI Lombard and Fino Payments Bank announced plans to take insurance deeper into the hinterlands of the country by leveraging technology-enabled platforms to harness customer reach.

    
    
18. Where is the HQ of ICICI Lombard?
    A)Mumbai
    B)Chennai
    C)NewDelhi
    D)Pune
    E)Kolkata
    
    
    

    
    OptionA

    
    
19. Which country lifted the FIFA Under-17 World Cup trophy?
    A)Brazil
    B)Mexico
    C)Argentina
    D)India
    E)Sri Lanka
    
    
    

    
    OptionA Explanation: Brazil secured a 2-1 win over Mexico in the final to lift the FIFA Under-17 World Cup trophy held in Brazil. With this victory, Brazil have taken their World Cup titles tally to four.

    
    
20. Recently Vashishtha Narayan Singh has passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Author
    B)Social Activist
    C)Philosopher
    D)Mathematician
    E)Physicist
    
    
    

    
    Option D Explanation: Renowned mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh has passed away after prolonged illness. He was 74. The 74-year-old is said to have challenged Einstein’s theory of relativity. Born on April 2, 1942, Vashishtha Narayan Singh had been suffering from schizophrenia for 40 years.

    
    

English: Error Spotting for Upcoming Exams – Set 187

Directions(1-5): Given below are three statements, of which some may be incorrect. Identify the correct statement(s).

1. I. The main donor and secretary are the same person making the dealings of the charity extremely suspicious.
   II. The main donor and secretary is the same person making the dealings of the charity extremely suspicious.
   III. The main donor and secretary of this charity is one and the same person making the whole thing extremely suspicious.
   
   Only I
   Only II
   Only III
   Both II and III
   All of these
   Option D
   
   
    



2. I. There were not the least sense in the war for either the French or the Russians, making the entire venture a failure from the political viewpoint.
   II. There was not the least sense in the war for either the French or the Russians, and from the political viewpoint, the entire venture was a failure.
   III. There was not the least sense in the war for either the French or the Russians, making the entire venture a failure from the political viewpoint.
   Only I
   Only II
   Both II and III
   Both I and II
   All of these
   Option C
   
   
    



3. I. Jonathan was an prince to behold, suave beyond description, and with silver-tongued oratory, he calmed the fears of an entire city.
   II. Jonathan was a prince to behold, suave beyond description, and with silver-tongued oratory, he calmed the fears of an entire city.
   III. Jonathan was a prince behold to, suave beyond description, and with silver-tongued oratory, he calmed the fears of an entire city.
   Only I
   Only II
   Only III
   Both I and III
   All of these
   Option B
   
   
    



4. I. The accident on M.G. Road yesterday, in which three were killed and one was injured, managed to bring forth the problems faced by the motorists every day.
   II. The accident on M.G. Road yesterday in which three was killed and one was injured, managed to bring forth the problems faced by the motorists every day.
   III. The accident on M.G. Road yesterday in which three were kill and one was injure, managed to bring forth the problems faced by the motorists every day.
   
   Only I
   Only II
   Only III
   Both I and III
   All of these
   Option A
   
   
    



5. I. She never has and never will take such strong measures and this is a lesson she intends to teach her children too.
   II. She never has taken and never will take such strong measures and these is a lesson she intends to teach her children too.
   III. She never has taken and never will take such strong measures and this is a lesson she intends to teach her children too.
   Only I
   Only III
   Both I and II
   Both I and III
   All of these
   Option B
   
   
    


Directions(6-10): In the question, one sentence is given, and four words are denoted by (A), (B), (C) and (D). You have to decide which of the following is inappropriate in the context. If all the words are appropriate in the context then mark ‘All correct’ as your answer.


6. At just over 6,000 feet of elevation(A) in the High Plains, Cheyenne’s natural beauty(B) is almost as subttle(C) as its weather is unpredictable.(D)
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option C
   “Subttle” should be replaced by “subtle” to make the sentence correct.
   
    



7. By the time Priyanka reached the beech(A) house, her face was red and she was labouring(B) under the weight(C) of the treasures(D) she'd found.
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option A
   “Beech” should be replaced by “beach” to make the sentence correct.
   
    



8. The police searched the surrounding(A) area and found a woman nearby(B) who appeared(C) to have recently given berth(D)
   A
   B
   C
   D
   No error
   Option D
   “Berth” should be replaced by “birth” to make the sentence correct.
   
    



9. Directors(A) may weight(B) the long-term interests of the company against(C) the short-term interests(D) of the present shareholders.
   A
   B
   C
   D
   All are correct
   Option B
   'Weight' refers to the body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing. But here it is used as a verb which is wrong. We should use 'weigh', which is a verb and in the given context would mean compare the importance of one factor with that of (another).
   
    



10. Many new facts(A) about murder have been discovered(B) and set fourth(C) in front(D) of the jury.
    A
    B
    C
    D
    All are correct
    Option C
    'Fourth' refers to the number four in a sequence. It doesn’t fit the sentence logically. It should be forth as "set forth" means to explain or describe something in a clear and detailed way, especially in writing.
    
     

Quantitative Aptitude: Time and Work Set 18

1. Person 1 is thrice as good a workman as person 2 and so takes 30 days less than person 2 for doing a job. Calculate the time in which they can do the job together is.
   11 1/4
   12
   11
   12 1/2
   20
   Option A
   Let person 1 can finish the whole work in x days.
   Person 2 can finish the same work in 3x days.
   then 3x-x= 2x= 30
    x= 15 days
    Person 1 can finish the work in 15 days.
    Person 2 can finish in 45 days.
    A+B work = 1/15 + 1/45 = 4/45
    A+B can finish the work in 45/4 = 11 ¼ days
   
   
    



2. 32 men and 24 women together can complete a work in 16 days. 40 men can complete the same work in 32 days.How many days will 32 women can complete the same work ?
   10
   12
   15
   20
   18
   Option D
   (32 M + 24 W)* 16= 40 M * 32
   = 40M * 16 * 2
   32M + 24W = 80M
   24W =48M
   1W=2M-------1
   32W=64M-----2
   Now 40 men complete the work in 32 days.
   So 64 men complete the same work in 32* 40 / 64 = 20 days.
   Hence 32 women complete the same work in 20 days.
   
   
    



3. Four examiners can examine a certain number of answer papers in 10 days by working for 5 a day. for how many hours in a day would 2 examiners have to work in order to examine twice the number of answer papers in 20 days?
   10
   15
   20
   25
   12
   Option A
   M1 * D1* H1 / W1 = M2 * D2* H2 / W2
   M1 = 4 D1= 10 H1= 5
   W1 = 1 M2 =2 D2 = 20
   H2 = ? W2= 2
   4*10 *5/1 = 2* 20 *H2/2
   =>H2= 10h
   
   
    



4. 2 boys and 3 girls together or 4 boys can complete a piece of work in 20 days. 3 boys and 3 girls will complete the same work in how many days?
   
   15
   16
   17
   18
   19
   Option B
   2 boys + 3 girls= 4 boys
   =>2 boys = 3 girls
   =>3 boys + 3 girls = 5 boys ( 3 girls= 2 boys)
   M1D1= M2D2
   =>4* 20 = 5 *D2
   D2 = 16 days.
   
   
    



5. Varun gets Rs. 700 for every day that the works. If he runs Rs.19600 in a month of 62 days, for how many days did he work?
   
   21
   20
   23
   28
   25
   Option D
   Varun gets Rs.700 for 1 day of work
   Amount received by varun for 62 days.
   Number of days Varun worked in a month = 19600/ 700 =28 days.
   
   
    



6. Person A and Person B can complete a piece of work in 30days and 20 days respectively. Then contracted to complete the work for Rs. 60,000.The share of Person A in the contracted money will be
   
   24,000
   25,000
   20,000
   19,000
   26,000
   Option A
   Total amount = Rs.60,000
   Person A’s 1 day work = 1/30
   Person B’s 1 day work =1/20
   Ratio = 1/30 : 1/20 = 2:3
   Sum of the ratio = 2+3 = 5
   Person A’ s share = 2/5 * 60,000 = Rs.24,000
   
   
   
    



7. There are n number of workers can finish a project work in 15 days. If there are 3 workers could be finished in 5 days less. the original number of workers are:
   
   3
   5
   7
   4
   6
   Option E
   M1M2=M2D2
   n*15 = ( n+3) * 10
   n=6
   
   
    



8. 84 women can do a piece of work in 36 days. How many women are required to complete the same work in 42 days?
   
   72
   36
   78
   44
   67
   Option A
   84 women -- 36 days
   1 women--84 * 36 days
   Number of women required = 84 * 36/42 = 72 women
   
   
   
    



9. Person A earns Rs. 250 in 16 days and person B earns Rs.280 in 20 days. what is the ratio of their earnings?
   
   25:112
   12:112
   120:112
   125:112
   125:110
   Option D
   Required ratio = 250/16 : 280/ 20
   =5000:4480
   =125:112
   
   
    



10. Hasini and her daughter received Rs. 800 as wages for 5 days work. Hasini’s work was three times more efficiency han her daughter. Then what is the daily wage of her daughter?
    
    35
    40
    45
    55
    65
    Option B
    Hasini: daughter = 3:1
    daughter share = ¼ * 800 = Rs.200
    So daily wage = 200/ 5 = Rs.40