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Monday, November 23, 2020

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 920

Who has authored the books titled ”Corona Kavithakal”, ”Republic Day 2020” and ”Thus Speaks the Governor” released in August 2020?
A) Zoramthanga
B) Lal Thanhawla
C) Conrad Sangma
D) PS Sreedharan Pillai

Option D
Explanation: Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga has released ”Corona Kavithakal”, a collection of poems, written by Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai during the lockdown. Two more books, ”Republic Day 2020” and ”Thus Speaks the Governor”, written by Pillai, were also released by Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba through a video message.
Davis cup is given for which of the following sport?
A) Cricket
B) Badminton
C) Tennis
D) Hockey

Option C
Explanation: The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men’s tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested annually between teams from competing countries.
Where did the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held?
A) Moscow, Russia
B) Ankara, Turkey
C) Berlin, Germany
D) Tripoli, Libya

Option A
Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar attended the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Moscow, Russia.
An IBU can become a PCM of the exchange in the IFSC for clearing and settlements in any derivatives segments. What does P stands for in PCM?
A) Permanent
B) Primary
C) Public
D) Professional

Option D
Explanation: Professional Clearing Member
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned micro irrigation projects worth how much amount up to August 2020 as announced by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar?
A) Rs 3,834.67 crore
B) Rs 3,805.67 crore
C) Rs 3,887.67 crore
D) Rs 3,828.67 crore

Option B
Explanation: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned micro irrigation projects worth Rs 3,805.67 crore so far. The projects have been sanctioned under the dedicated Rs 5,000-crore Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) set up under NABARD in 2019-20 to facilitate states in mobilizing resources for expanding coverage of micro irrigation.
Which spacecraft company has announced to name its NG-14 Cygnus spacecraft after former astronaut Kalpana Chawla?
A) Lockheed Martin
B) BAE Systems
C) General Dynamics
D) Northrop Grumman

Option D
Explanation: An American commercial cargo spacecraft Northrop Grumman, bound for the International Space Station has been named after fallen NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla, the first India-born woman to enter space, for her key contributions to human spaceflight.
Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra, an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Jodhpur
D) Indore

Option A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra in Delhi, an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and it was first announced by the Prime Minister on 10th April 2017, on the occasion of the centenary celebrations of Gandhiji’s Champaran Satyagraha.
Which bank has topped the EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) Banking Reforms Index 2.0?
A) Oriental Bank of Commerce
B) State Bank of India
C) Indian Overseas Bank
D) Bank of Baroda

Option D
Explanation: Bank of Baroda has topped the EASE Banking Reforms Index 2.0. State Bank of India and erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce are second and third respectively. EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) reform index is prepared by the Indian Banking Association (IBA).
Where is the capital city of Seychelles?
A) Abuja
B) Tripoli
C) Banjul
D) Victoria

Option D
Explanation: Currency - Seychellois rupee
Which state launched Growth in Dispersion (GRID) Policy to give incentives to IT companies that will set up their units?
A) Mizoram
B) Odisha
C) Telangana
D) Jammu and Kashmir

Option C
Explanation: Telangana Cabinet has sanctioned approval for the Growth in Dispersion (GRID) Policy to give incentives to IT companies that will set up their units.
With what theme was the World Biofuel Day 2020 observed in India?
A) Green fuels towards Atmanirbhar Bharat
B) Pro-active biofuels towards Atmanirbhar Bharat
C) Biofuels towards Atmanirbhar Bharat
D) Production of Biodiesel towards Atmanirbhar Bharat

Option C
Explanation: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas organized the webinar with the theme “Biofuels towards Atmanirbhar Bharat”. Celebrated every year on 10th August.
What is the time limit for the card issuing banks for re-crediting the customers account for a failed ATM/WLA transaction?
A) 6 working days
B) 7 working days
C) 21 working days
D) 30 working days

Option B
Explanation: As per the RBI instructions, banks have been mandated to resolve customer complaints by re-crediting the customer’s account within 7 working days from the date of complaint.
Which bank is planning to launch a loan product, SAFAL, primarily focused on organic cotton growers who don’t have any credit history?
A) Bank of Baroda
B) State Bank of India
C) Bank of India
D) Bank of Maharashtra

Option B
Explanation: State Bank of India is planning to launch a loan product, SAFAL, primarily focused on organic cotton growers who don’t have any credit history.
Which of the following has launched a business intelligence and analytics enabled omni-channel multi-branded loyalty platform, nth Rewards?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Atal Innovation Technical Centre
C) Competition Commission of India
D) National Payment Corporation of India

Option D
Explanation: National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched a business intelligence and analytics enabled omni-channel multi-branded loyalty platform, nth Rewards. It will allow users to earn points through various bank transactions and redeem them on various products, such as e-vouchers, donations, hotel and flight bookings.
How much loan agreement has been signed between India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor?
A) $ 600 million
B) $ 800 million
C) $ 500 million
D) $ 200 million

Option C
Explanation: India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a 500 million US dollar loan for Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.The first tranche of a total one billion dollar facility, to build a modern, high-speed 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor will improve regional connectivity and mobility in India’s national capital region (NCR).
Which of the following has partnered with Gavi and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate manufacture, delivery of Covid19 vaccines for India?
A) Biocon
B) Serum Institute of India
C) Panacea Biotec Limited
D) Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited

Option B
Explanation: Serum Institute of India has entered into a new landmark partnership with Gavi and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate the production of up to 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for India and other low and middle income countries.
Where is the headquarters Equitas Small Finance Bank?
A) Pune
B) Nasik
C) Coimbatore
D) Chennai

Option D
Explanation: Tagline - It's Fun Banking.
WE HUB has announced its partnership with which of the following to aid women entrepreneurs in agri business?
A) NutriHub
B) AgriHub
C) EntreHub
D) MonHub

Option A
Explanation: WE HUB, an incubator to foster and promote women entrepreneurship, has announced its partnership with NutriHub, a first of its kind incubator to cater start-ups needs in the Nutricereals sector.
Which of the following is not a valid tenor of T-bills in India?
A) 91 days
B) 182 days
C) 364 days
D) 45 days

Option D
Where is the Kunzum Pass situated?
A) Jammu and Kashmir
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Uttrarakhand
D) Arunachal Pradesh

Option B

Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 436

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has its headquarter based at ____?
A) Copenhagen, Denmark
B) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
C) Geneva, Switzerland
D) Brussels, Belgium

Option C
Explanation: Head - Filippo Grandi, Founded - 1950
Singur dam is built in which state of India?
A) Telangana
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Haryana

Option A
Explanation: In Telangana over Manjira River
The Kalinga Cup is associated with which sports?
A) Cricket
B) Golf
C) Football
D) Hockey

Option C
Which is the oldest dam in India?
A) Mettur Dam
B) Tehri Dam
C) Kallanai Dam
D) Bhavani Sagar dam

Option C
Explanation: Kallanai Dam is the oldest dam in India. It is built across the Kaveri river in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu.
Which among the following stadiums is based in Odisha?
A) Green Park Stadium
B) Barabati Stadium
C) Holkar Stadium
D) Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground

Option B
When is the World Homeopathy Day observed?
A) June 11
B) May 9
C) March 16
D) April 10

Option D
Tbilisi is the capital of which country?
A) Estonia
B) Paraguay
C) Georgia
D) Sweden

Option C
Explanation: Currency – Lari
Where is the Salem Airport located?
A) Odisha
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Punjab
D) Sikkim

Option B
Which among the given power stations is located in Rajasthan?
A) Rawatbhata Atomic Power Station
B) Narora Atomic Power Station
C) Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
D) Tarapur Atomic Power Station

Option A
The headquarter of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is located at____?
A) The Hague, Netherlands
B) Madrid, Spain
C) Mandaluyong, Philippines
D) California, United States

Option D
Explanation: Founded - 1998

Saturday, November 21, 2020

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 919

Which Municipal Corporation became country’s first to provide forestland right certificates to people of urban area?
A) Bilaspur
B) Bhilai
C) Jagdalpur
D) Korba

Option C
Explanation: Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur has become the first municipal corporation of the country, where people of urban area have been provided forest land right certificates.
Ashtamudi Lake is located in which of the following Indian state?
A) Kerala
B) Odisha
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Goa

Option A
In August 2020, Mohamed Ould Bilal was named as the Prime Minister of which country?
A) Grenada
B) Eritrea
C) Mauritania
D) Fiji

Option C
Explanation: Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani appointed Mohamed Ould Bilal, the former head of several state agencies, as the new prime minister.
Which state government signed MoU with the U.S.-based Boston Group for setting up its development centre in one of its districts?
A) Telangana
B) Odisha
C) Mizoram
D) Andhra Pradesh

Option D
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government has entered into an understanding with the U.S.-based Boston Group for setting up its development centre in Visakhapatnam.
Which state has signed a MoU with United Nation World Food Programme for manufacturing and distribution of take-home ration with the help of Self Help Groups?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Jharkhand
C) West Bengal
D) Bihar

Option A
Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nation World Food Programme for manufacturing and distribution of take-home ration with the help of Self Help Groups.
The first World Solar Technology Summit was hosted by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on September 8, 2020 virtually. International Solar Alliance (ISA) aims to create a world solar bank with authorised capital of how much amount to fund projects?
A) $ 20 billion
B) $ 15 billion
C) $ 10 billion
D) $ 25 billion

Option B
Explanation: International Solar Alliance (ISA) aims to create a a world solar bank with authorised capital of dollar 15 billion to fund projects. The alliance, which is an Indian initiative, was jointly launched by Prime Minister Modi and former French President Hollande on November 30, 2015, in Paris, on the sidelines of COP21, the UN climate conference.
Which of the following clearing service is not controlled by Reserve Bank of India?
A) Local ECS
B) Regional ECS
C) National ECS
D) NACH

Option D
Explanation: While the Local ECS, Regional ECS, National ECS are controlled by the Reserve Bank of India or by the designated commercial banks, NACH functions on all India platforms managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
In August 2020, which of the following received clearance from UIDAI to carry out e-KYC authentication using Aadhaar?
A) Bombay Stock Exchange
B) Central Depository Services Limited
C) National Stock Exchange
D) National Securities Depository Limited

Option B
Explanation: Leading depository CDSL said it has received clearance from UIDAI to carry out e-KYC authentication using Aadhaar.
Nandankanan Biological park is located in___?
A) Assam
B) Odisha
C) Maharashtra
D) Karnataka

Option B
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPFO) has decided to pay how much percent interest during 2019-20?
A) 8.7%
B) 8.5%
C) 8.3%
D) 8.2%

Option B
Explanation: In view of the exceptional circumstances arising out of Covid-19, the Central Board has recommended the same interest rate at 8.50 per cent to the Central Government.
The central government announced the extension of its Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme to larger firms and self-employed people in August 2020. What is the corpus of the scheme?
A) Rs 41,600 crore
B) Rs 57,800 crore
C) Rs 46,200 crore
D) Rs 32,700 crore

OptionA
Explanation: The Centre has expanded its credit guarantee scheme for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to cover loans given to larger firms, as well as to self-employed people and professionals who have taken loans for business purposes. The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme was rolled out in May as part of the Centre’s Aatmanirbhar package in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It has a corpus of ₹41,600 crore.
FRA and IRS are such instruments which can provide effective hedge against interest rate risks. What does S stands for in IRS?
A) Settlement
B) Short
C) Short
D) Skip

Option C
Explanation: IRS- Interest Rate Swap
Which airport has put in place QR code-enabled check-in mechanism for passengers to use their mobile phones to remotely operate check-in?
A) Chennai International Airport
B) Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
C) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
D) Mumbai International Airport

Option D
Explanation: The QR code-enabled contactless check-in facility at Mumbai International Airport allows passengers to use their mobile phones to remotely operate check-in and self-bag drop kiosks for printing boarding passes and bag tags.
Which ecommerce company launched its first startup accelerator program ‘Leap’ with the aim to help new and upcoming startups grow, scale, navigate challenges?
A) Flipkart
B) Snapdeal
C) Amazon
D) Myntra

Option A
Explanation: Flipkart announced the launch of Flipkart Leap the company’s first startup accelerator program with the aim to help new and upcoming startups grow, scale, navigate challenges.
What steps should a customer take in case of failed ATM transaction at other bank/white label ATMs, when his / her account is debited?
A) Inform the banking ombudsman of his area
B) Inform the manager of the sponsor bank
C) Inform the security guard of the ATM
D) Inform the card issuing bank

Option D
Explanation: The customer should lodge a complaint with the card issuing bank at the earliest. This process is applicable even if the transaction was carried out at another bank’s/non-bank’s ATM.
Which state received its first Tele Health, a telemedicine platform, where citizens can directly connect with medical officers and specialist doctors and seek general and specialized tele-consultation at their doorstep free of cost?
A) Nagaland
B) Tripura
C) Assam
D) Arunachal Pradesh

Option A
Explanation: In a step towards making health and wellness services closer to the community, Nagaland received its first Naga Tele health, a telemedicine platform, where citizens can directly connect with medical officers and specialist doctors and seek general and specialized tele-consultation at their doorstep free of cost.
Lipu lake pass connects India with___?
A) Nepal
B) Tibet
C) Bhutan
D) Pakistan

Option B
Which formula 1 player won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix 2020?
A) Valtteri Bottas
B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Charles Leclerc
D) Max Verstappen

Option D
Explanation: Max Verstappen has become the first non-Mercedes driver to win a race in 2020, the Red Bull racer winning out in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix from the Mercedes pairing of Lewis Hamilton and polesitter Valtteri Bottas after an incredible display at Silverstone.
Accoriding to the United Nations, India’s child mortality rate has declined substantially between __________ and 2019.
A) 1989
B) 1995
C) 1990
D) 1992

Option C
Explanation: India’s child mortality rate has declined substantially between 1990 and 2019 but the country, along with Nigeria, still accounted for almost a third of all under-five deaths last year, according to a new UN report which warned that COVID-19 pandemic threatens to undo decades of progress in eliminating preventable child deaths globally.
In August 2020, Walter Martos was sworn in as the Prime Minister of which country?
A) Ireland
B) Peru
C) Guinea
D) Haiti

Option B
Explanation: Peruvian president Martin Vizcarra named retired general Walter Martos, the former defense minister, as the country’s new prime minister as part of cabinet reshuffle over a clash with the opposition-held Congress.

Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 435

The headquarter of UCO bank is in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Mumbai
D) Chennai

Option B
Explanation: CEO - Atul Kumar Goel, Founded - 1943, Tagline - Honours your Trust.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site Elephanta Caves are dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is located in which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Maharashtra

Option D
Gorakhpur is situated along the banks of which river?
A) Ganga
B) Gomti
C) Rapti
D) Yamuna

Option C
Sree Kanteerava Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in ______?
A) Visakhapatnam
B) Hyderabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai

Option C
The Walker Cup is related to which sports?
A) Cricket
B) Golf
C) Football
D) Hockey

Option B
DRDO Day is held every year on______?
A) January 1
B) January 11
C) January 16
D) January 21

Option A
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Panthi is the dance form of which of these states of India?
A) Gujarat
B) Goa
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Telangana

Option C
Which of these is based in London, United Kingdom?
A) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
B) European Investment Bank (EIB)
C) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

Option A
Bujumbura is the capital of which country?
A) Liberia
B) Guinea
C) Dominica
D) Burundi

Option D
Explanation: Currency – Burundian Franc
Madhav National Park is located in which of these states?
A) Karnataka
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Gujarat

Option B
Explanation: Regional park in Kota, Madhya Pradesh

Friday, November 20, 2020

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 918

Which state launched Indira Van Mitan Yojana on the occasion of World Tribal Day?
A) Bihar
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Gujarat
D) Punjab

Option B
Explanation: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of Indira Van Mitan Yojana on the occasion of World Tribal Day. Under this scheme, groups of youth will be formed in 10,000 villages of tribal area of the state and all forest-based economic activities will be conducted through these groups.
The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. It was formed in which of the following year?
A) 1956
B) 1962
C) 1982
D) 1995

Option D
Explanation: Hq- Geneva, Switzerland
The Punjab Cricket Association has decided to name its new stadium in Mullanpur after the last ruler of erstwhile Patiala state, late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, who played a Test match for India in 1934.
A) Bathinda International Cricket Stadium
B) Dhruve Pandove Stadium
C) Mullanpur Stadium
D) War Heroes Stadium

Option C
Explanation: The Punjab Cricket Association has decided to name its new stadium in Mullanpur after the last ruler of erstwhile Patiala state, late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, who played a Test match for India in 1934.
Which of the following system has been designed by NPCI for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system?
A) UPI
B) BBPS
C) IMPS
D) ABPS

Option D
Explanation: NPCI developed a centralized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, alternatively known as Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB) System for channelizing the entitlements using Aadhaar number issued by UIDAI in an electronic manner by identifying the beneficiary and crediting the beneficiary bank account directly, once the Aadhaar number and the bank account number of the recipient are linked.
The Punjab Cricket Association has decided to name its which stadium after the last ruler of erstwhile Patiala state, late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh?
A) Bathinda International Cricket Stadium
B) Dhruve Pandove Stadium
C) Mullanpur Stadium
D) War Heroes Stadium

Option C
Explanation: The Punjab Cricket Association has decided to name its new stadium in Mullanpur after the last ruler of erstwhile Patiala state, late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, who played a Test match for India in 1934.
In which city is ‘Veer Savarkar’ flyover inaugurated which is named after Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar?
A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) Hyderabad
D) Nasik

Option B
Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa inaugurated the ‘Veer Savarkar’ flyover in Bengaluru. The flyover has been named after Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
In August 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which campaign to free India of garbage and waste?
A) Gandagi Chodega Bharat
B) Bharat Banega Swachh
C) Swachhta Bdhao
D) Gandagi Bharat Chorho

Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a week-long campaign ‘Gandagi Bharat Chorho’ to free India of garbage and waste. The campaign will continue till August 15. The rural and urban areas of the country will witness special ‘swachhta’ initiatives during the week.
Education Ministry organised a two-day conclave on School Education in 21st Century under Shikshak Parv. When was Shikshak Parv celebrated?
A) 6th September- 23rd September
B) 7th September- 24th September
C) 8th September- 25th September
D) 9th September- 26th September

Option C
Explanation: Education Ministry organised a two-day conclave on School Education in 21st Century under Shikshak Parv through online medium. Shikshak Parv is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, to felicitate the Teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward.
Where is Vidarbha Cricket association Ground situated?
A) Hyderabad
B) Nagpur
C) Kanpur
D) Kolkata

Option B
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated first ever submarine optical fibre cable project for Andaman & Nicobar Islands worth how much amount?
A) Rs. 1,392 Crore
B) Rs. 1,929 Crore
C) Rs. 1,405 Crore
D) Rs. 1,224 Crore

Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2300 kilometre submarine optical fibre cable network between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar Islands at the cost of Rs. 1,224 Crore.
As announced by the govt., all Urban Areas in____________ and every city in __________ are noe Open Defecation Free.
A) Haryana, Punjab
B) Punjab, Maharashtra
C) Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
D) Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh

Option A
Explanation: All urban areas in Haryana have been certified as open defecation free (ODF), the Union housing and urban affairs ministry said. It stated that all cities in Punjab have been certified ODF, while Chandigarh has achieved 100 per cent door-to-door waste collection.
FRA and IRS are such instruments which can provide effective hedge against interest rate risks. What does F stands for in FRA?
A) Futures
B) Forward
C) Functionality
D) Free

Option B
Explanation: FRA- Forward Rate Agreement
What is the name of the portal on Human-Elephant conflict launched on the occasion of World Elephant Day, 2020 by the Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar?
A) SURAKHJUT
B) SURAKHSYA
C) SURAKGUT
D) SURAKMYA

Option B
Explanation: The Minister for Environment and Forest Prakash Javadekar released document on Best Practices and launched “SURAKHSYA”, a portal on Human Elephant Conflict on the occasion of World Elephant Day, 2020. The efforts are in full swing to provide food and water to the animals in the forests itself to deal with the growing human-animal conflict cases.
How much amount has been released by the Road, Transport and Highways Ministry during the COVID-19 period under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat scheme.
A) Rs 20,000 cr
B) Rs 15,000 cr
C) Rs 10,000 cr
D) Rs 25,000 cr

Option C
Explanation: Road, Transport and Highways Ministry has released over ten thousand crore rupees during the COVID-19 period under Aatma Nirbhar Bharat scheme. The Ministry said, another sum of two thousand 475 crore rupees is being processed and is likely to be released soon.
Which country announced to construct a standalone war memorial for Indian soldiers killed by Pakistan in 1971?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Mauritius
C) Bangladesh
D) Israel

Option C
Explanation: The government of Bangladesh has decided to construct a standalone war memorial in Ashuganj of Brahmanbaria district, bordering Tripura for the Indian soldiers who were killed by Pakistan during the country’s struggle for Independence in 1971.
Telangana has been paired with which state under the Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat programme?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Haryana
C) Jammu and Kashmir
D) Chhattisgarh

Option B
Explanation: Under the Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat programme, Telangana and Haryana States have achieved synergy and artists, students and literary personalities learnt arts, language and culture of each other’s to a large extent.
Essar Mahan Power plant is situated in___?
A) Haryana
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Bihar
D) Himachal pradesh

Option B
Which country declared a state of environmental emergency after a Japanese ship began spilling oil in an area in the country?
A) China
B) Mauritius
C) Iraq
D) Singapore

Option B
Explanation: Mauritius’ Prime Minister, Pravind Jugnauth, has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after Wakashio, a Japanese bulker that ran aground off the coast of the island nation, began spilling oil.
In non-metro locations a bank has to provide minimum of how many free transactions to customers of other bank at its ATM?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Option D
Explanation: Transactions at any other banks’ ATMs at Non-Metro locations: At other locations, banks must offer the savings bank account holders a minimum of five free transactions (including both financial and non-financial transactions) in a month at other bank ATMs. So even a balance enquiry will be counted as a transaction. * RBI has mandated only the minimum number of free transactions at ATMs. Banks may offer more number of transactions free of cost to their customers.
In which city is the country’s first integrated air ambulance service launched?
A) Bhopal
B) Mysuru
C) Bengaluru
D) Bhubaneshwar

Option C
Explanation: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa unveiled the country’s first integrated air ambulance service jointly launched in the State capital, Bengaluru by the International Critical Air Transfer Team (ICATT) and the Kyathi in the city.

Static GK Quiz for Upcoming Exams Set 434

When is the International Olympic Day observed?
A) August 5
B) June 23
C) March 31
D) August 15

Option B
Where is “Kumbakonam Temples” located?
A) Odisha
B) Rajasthan
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala

Option C
The HQ of International Weightlifting Federation is located at_______?
A) Budapest, Hungary
B) Zurich, Switzerland
C) London, England
D) Munich, Germany

Option A
Explanation: President - Ursula Papandrea, Founded - 1905
What is the capital of Honduras?
A) San Jose
B) Tegucigalpa
C) Belmopan
D) Bridgetown

Option B
Explanation: Currency - Honduran lempira
Hastinapur Wild Life Sanctuary is located in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar
D) Uttar Pradesh

Option D
Where is the Dantiwada Dam built?
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Jammu & Kashmir
D) Madhya Pradesh

Option A
The Kanchenjunga Stadium is situated in which city?
A) Guwahati
B) Siliguri
C) Shimla
D) Panaji

Option B
Explanation: Siliguri, West Bengal
The Global Corruption Index is an annual index released by which body?
A) International Monetary Fund
B) World Bank
C) Transparency International
D) World Economic Forum

Option C
Explanation: Transparency International is a German non-governmental organization founded in 1993.
In which state is “Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary” located?
A) Sikkim
B) Haryana
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu

Option D
The Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair Airport) is based in which state?
A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B) Odisha
C) Sikkim
D) Goa

Option A
Explanation: Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair Airport), Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 917

Rohini Mohan and whom have been jointly given this year’s Chameli Devi Jain Award for outstanding woman journalist?
A) Rana Aayud
B) Rubina Singh
C) Rubina Sheikh
D) Araf Khanum Sherwani

Option D
Explanation: Arfa Khanum Sherwani of The Wire and Bengaluru-based freelancer Rohini Mohan have been jointly given this year’s Chameli Devi Jain Award for outstanding woman journalist.
A banking outlet which does not provide delivery of service for a minimum of 4 hours per day and for at least 5 days a week will be considered a __________ ?
A) Non-Operative Banking Outlet
B) Part-time Banking Outlet
C) Unofficial Banking Outlet
D) Off-Line Banking Outlet

Option B
Explanation: A banking outlet which does not provide delivery of service for a minimum of 4 hours per day and for at least 5 days a week will be considered a ‘Part-time Banking Outlet’.
Who have been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Union Bank of India?
A) J Packirisamy
B) Mrutyunjay Mahapatra
C) Manoharan Jain
D) TN Mukherjee

Option A
Explanation: Andhra Bank Managing Director J Packirisamy and Syndicate Bank Chief Executive Officer Mrutyunjay Mahapatra have been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Union Bank of India and the Canara Bank respectively.
Who was appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC)?
A) Ravinder Singh Dhillon
B) Avnish Bhatt
C) Shailendra Kumar
D) Shivam Dubey

Option A
Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared the appointment of Ravinder Singh Dhillon as Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
Where is the HQ of Badminton World Federation?
A) Kuala Lampur
B) Vienna
C) Bangkok
D) NewDelhi

Option A
Who launched his debut novel ‘Aham’?
A) Ram Gopal Verma
B) Anurag Kashyap
C) Saurabh Thakur
D) Anurag Singh

Option C
Explanation: Filmmaker Saurabh Thakur launched his debut novel ‘Aham’,a bold step for the fantasy fiction genre in India. The book has been published by Locksley Hall Publishing.
The Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Goa

Option A
Explanation: The Sambhar Salt Lake, India’s largest inland salt lake, is located 96 km southwest of the city of Jaipur and 64 km northeast of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan.
Which company partners with Aegon Life Insurance to sell quick-access life insurance policies?
A) Flipkart
B) Amazon
C) Myntra
D) EBay

Option A
Explanation: E-commerce marketplace Flipkart and Aegon Life Insurance joined hands to sell comprehensive insurance solutions for customers looking for instant digital policies with a sum assured of up to Rs 10 lakh.
The Shivanasamudra Hydroelectric Power plant is located in which state?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Odisha

Option B
Explanation: The first hydro electric power station was established in Karnataka’s Shivanasamudra. It was in fact Asia’s first.
Under which country presidency, 2nd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting was held?
A) Afghanistan
B) Saudi Arabia
C) India
D) Iran

Option B
Explanation: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the virtual session of the 2nd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the Saudi Arabian Presidency, to discuss the global economic outlook amid evolving COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
Which Company has been awarded for registration of ISO 27001?
A) Niacl
B) PNB Housing Finance Limited
C) IDBI Federal
D) LIC Housing Finance

Option B
Explanation: PNB Housing Finance Limited, one of the leading housing finance companies has been awarded for registration of ISO 27001.
Which state government has launched Annapurna, Supply Mitra portals for citizens’ food needs?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Delhi
D) Odisha

Option A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh’s Yogi Adityanath government has launched two portals for the convenience of the people of the state.
How much amount of package was announced by PM Narendra Modi under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan?
A) ₹30 lakh cr
B) ₹10 lakh cr
C) ₹15 lakh cr
D) ₹20 lakh cr

Option D
Explanation: PM Modi announced a Rs 20-lakh-crore stimulus package, equivalent to about 10% of India’s GDP, aimed at making the country self-reliant and reviving the stalled economy. Details of the plan, dubbed the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, unveiled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Who took charge as Director General of Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment?
A) Ravi Yadav
B) Ashok Singhal
C) Tarun Bajaj
D) DPS Negi

Option D
Explanation: Indian Economic Services officer D P S Negi took charge as Director General of Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Where is the headquarters of Persia International Bank Plc located?
A) London
B) Tehran
C) Bristol
D) Kashan

Option A
Explanation: London, UK
Which battalion inked a deal with a disability support NGO in order to train its troops?
A) RAW
B) BSF
C) ITBP
D) CRPF

Option D
Explanation: The CRPF inked a deal with a disability support NGO in order to train its troops, who lost their limbs in operations, in various skills including cyber operations, artificial intelligence and para-sports.
Where is the capital of Vanuatu?
A) Luganville
B) Suva
C) Apia
D) Port Vila

Option D
What is R in MDR?
A) Rate
B) Ratio
C) Right
D) Reserve

Option A
Explanation: Merchant Discount Rate – The rate charged to a merchant by a bank for providing debit and credit card services.
Which state government has re-launched the ambitious Sambal Yojana aimed to strengthen the lives of the poor and the SC and ST communities?
A) Odisha
B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh

Option D
Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh government has re-launched the ambitious Sambal Yojana aimed to strengthen the lives of the poor and the SC and ST communities by providing them social security cover, right from birth to death.
When is the World Atletics Day observed?
A) May 7
B) May 8
C) May 6
D) May 5

Option A
Explanation: World Athletics Day is annually celebrated on May 7 to increase awareness about athletics and to encourage the youth to take up sports.