GA Revision for IBPS Clerk and RBI Exams — Set 59

GA Revision Questions for upcoming IBPS RRB PO/Clerk Main 2017, IBPS PO Main 2017, OICL AO Main 2017, RBI Assistant Main 2017 and other upcoming exams.

  1. What does A stands for in PACS?
    A) Agriculture
    B) Asset
    C) Account
    D) Aquisition
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    PACS : Primary Agriculture Credit Societies
  2. Which of the following e-commerce company has acquired Home IoT Startup named Blink in an effort to expand its reach into connected home space?
    A) Flipkart
    B) Amazon
    C) Paytm
    D) Snapdeal
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    In a bid to ramp up its connected home line-up, online giant Amazon has acquired a startup named Blink that builds wireless home monitoring systems, including connected Wi-Fi home security cameras.
  3. The Panchachuli peaks is situated in which state of India?
    A) Gujarat
    B) Rajasthan
    C) Himachal Pradesh
    D) Uttarakhand
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      Option D
  4. The Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM) has tied up with which bank(s) to provide collateral management services to farmers at affordable interest rates?
    I. HDFC Bank
    II. IndusInd Bank
    III. Kotak Mahindra Bank
    A) Both I & II
    B) Both I & III
    C) Both II & III
    D) All I, II & III
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    Agri service solutions provider Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM) having operations across India and Myanmar has tied up with HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank to provide collateral management services.
  5. Which Ministry has recently signed an agreement with Maruti Suzuki to impart training to youth for enhancing their employment potential?
    A) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
    B) Ministry of Human Resource Development
    C) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
    D) Ministry of Women and Child Development
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    The skill development ministry and Maruti Suzuki have signed an agreement to impart training to youth and enhance their employment potential. The automobile manufacturer will ensure eligible trainees take up apprenticeship / higher education in suitable streams and shall also guide the students to become entrepreneurs.
  6. Havana is the capital of which country?
    A) Ethiopia
    B) Costa Rica
    C) Cuba
    D) Iceland
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      Option C
  7. Name the telecom company that has entered into a definitive agreement with Millicom International Cellular to acquire 100 percent equity interest in its subsidiary Tigo Rwanda Limited?
    A) Bharti Airtel
    B) Reliance Communications
    C) Vodafone
    D) BSNL
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    Telecom giant Bharti Airtel entered into a definitive agreement with Millicom International Cellular S.A. under which Airtel Rwanda Limited will acquire 100 percent equity interest in Tigo Rwanda Limited. The acquisition will consolidate the Rwandan telecom market and position Airtel as a strong operator in Rwanda.
  8. Which of the following is not a part of the credit hierarchy in India?
    A) Scheduled commercial banks
    B) Cooperative banks
    C) Money lenders
    D) All of these
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    Banks and Financial Institutions which are permitted by RBI ti give loans com under credit hierarchy
  9. The Ntangki National Park is situated in which state?
    A) Nagaland
    B) Assam
    C) Meghalaya
    D) Manipur
    View Answer
      Option A
  10. Which state government has inked pact with the UNESCO (MGIEP) to set up first of its kind ‘Gaming for Learning Hub’ to benefit students with learning differences?
    A) Tamil Nadu
    B) Kerala
    C) Telangana
    D) Andhra Pradesh
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    The Andhra Pradesh Government in association with the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is planning to establish a centre of excellence for children with learning differences as well as a “gaming for e-learning hub”. It will be the first of the its kind in India and in Asia-Pacific region.
  11. Which of the following is not a financial inclusion initiative?
    A) PMJDY
    B) BSBDA
    C) No Frills Account
    D) FCNR Account
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      Option D
  12. India is collaborating with which country to set up a centre for excellence in floriculture in Tamil Nadu?
    A) Israel
    B) Russia
    C) Britain
    D) Singapore
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    India and Israel are coming together to set up a centre for excellence in floriculture at Thally in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. The centre is the first agro-technology development centre to be set up with Israel’s assistance in the state.
  13. Mayur Nritya is the popular folk dance of which state?
    A) Rajasthan
    B) Gujarat
    C) Madhya Pradesh
    D) Uttar Pradesh
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      Option D
  14. Name the small finance banks that has signed an MoU with Sahaj e-Village for extending its banking service in remote areas through Business Correspondent Agent (BC) model
    A) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
    B) Equitas Small Finance Bank
    C) AU Small Finance Bank
    D) Fincare Small Finance Bank
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    AU Small Finance Bank has announced signing an MoU with Sahaj e-Village for extending its banking service in remote areas through Business Correspondent Agent (BC) model.
  15. Identify the false statement regarding the Payments Bank
    A) Payments banks cannot issue loans
    B) Minimum paid-up equity capital for payments banks is Rs. 100 crore.
    C) Payments banks can issue services like ATM cards, debit cards, credit cards
    D) India’s first live payments bank has been set up by Bharti Airtel
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    Payments banks cannot issue credit cards
  16. Name the private lender which has partnered with the European Investment Bank to co-finance $400 million funding for renewable power generation project in India?
    A) Axis Bank
    B) Federal Bank
    C) Kotak Mahindra Bank
    D) Yes Bank
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    YES Bank and the European Investment Bank will co-finance $400-million funding for renewable power generation in the country. Of the $400-million, the EIB will fund $200 million, while the rest will be supported by YES Bank, the project promoters and other financial institutions.
  17. Which of the following World Bank Group provides credits and grants to governments of the poorest countries?
    A) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
    B) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
    C) International Development Association (IDA)
    D) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
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      Option C
  18. Which of the following has signed an MoU with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development) to launch VR content and 360-degree videos on Indian Heritage Sites?
    A) Paytm
    B) Samsung India
    C) Google
    D) Facebook
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      Option B
    Explanation:
     Samsung India has entered into a partnership with UNESCO MGIEP (Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development) to launch 360 video and virtual reality (VR) content of two magnificent Indian heritage sites, the Sun Temple in Konark, Odisha and Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The project will provide experiential educational content to students across the country. 
  19. When is the World Wildlife Day observed?
    A) November 15
    B) December 11
    C) October 6
    D) November 7
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      Option C
  20. Which state has signed an MoU with Vindhya E-Infomedia Private Limited to establish World’s first Information Technology (IT) campus for persons with disabilities?
    A) Telangana
    B) Maharashtra
    C) Gujarat
    D) Uttar Pradesh
    View Answer
      Option A
    Explanation:
    Telangana government has signed an agreement with Vindhya E-Infomedia Private Limited to set up World’s first Information Technology (IT) campus for persons with disabilities that will focus on creating employment opportunities for them.

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