GA Revision Questions for SBI Clerk Mains, IDBI, CWC, FCI, ESIC and other exams.
- Which country became 76th country to join International Solar Alliance?
A)Angola
B)Palau
C)Thailand
D)Andorra
E)Bishkek
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Option B
Explanation:
Palau, an archipelago of over 500 islands in Oceania, became the 76th signatory country to join the International Solar Alliance.
- As per RBI data,bank frauds touched how much amount in 2018-19?
A)Rs 65500 cr
B)Rs 72500 cr
C)Rs 64500 cr
D)Rs 71500 cr
E) Rs 82000 cr
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Option D
Explanation:
Over 6,800 cases of bank fraud involving an unprecedented Rs 71,500 crore have been reported in 2018-19, the Reserve Bank of India has said.
- What is the currency of Oman?
A)Riel
B)Rial
C)Yen
D)Krone
E)Real
- Which company has acquired venture Innov8?
A)Expedia
B)Goibibo
C)Make My Trip
D)Oyo
E)Yatra
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Option D
Explanation:
OYO Hotels & Homes has formally announced its acquisition of co-working venture Innov8. OYO will operate the firm Innov8 as an independent brand, and along side its existing co-working operations.
- In which city,Ambubachi Mela was inaugurated?
A)Guwahati
B)Amritsar
C)Kohima
D)Shillong
E)Bengaluru
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Option A
Explanation:
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Ambubachi Mela in Guwahati.
- Who was appointed as new governor of Andhra Pradesh?
A)Ram Naik
B)Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
C)Anadiben Patel
D)Anusuiya Uikey
E) Balram Das Tandon
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Option B
Explanation:
BJP veteran and former Odisha minister Biswa Bhusan Harichandan and former BJP MP from Madhya Pradesh Anusuiya Uikey were appointed Governors of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh respectively.
- Which city’s chappal recently has earned GI tag from Intellectual Property India?
A)Kolhapur
B)Lucknow
C)Nashik
D)Firozabad
E)Varanasi
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Option A
Explanation:
Namma Kolhapuri chappal has earned Geographical indication tag from Intellectual Property India. The approval for GI tag was jointly received by Karnataka and Maharashtra.
- Where is the HQ of International Sports Shooting Federation?
A)New York
B)Vienna
C)Munich
D)Rome
E)Singapore
- The interest rate on the general provident fund has been cut down to how much percent with effect from July 1,2019?
A)7.5%
B)8.0%
C)7.9%
D)7.8%
E)8.9%
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Option C
Explanation:
The interest rate on the general provident fund (GPF) has been cut by 10 basis points (bps) to 7.9 per cent from 8 per cent with effect from July 1.
- Who has been conferred with “ Innovative Research Excellence Award 2019” At Asian Leadership Summit 2019?
A)Rishabh Srivastava
B)Gaurav Nigam
C)Ayushmann Singh
D)Dalbir Negi
E)Akshay Kumar
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Option B
Explanation:
Dr Gaurav Nigam, a well-known educationist, paediatrician, and the author has been conferred ‘Innovative Research Excellence Award 2019’ at Asian Leadership Summit held at Thimphu, Bhutan.
- Who has been voted Sportsperson of the Year in the annual Indian Oil Sports Conclave?
A)Sharath Kamal
B)Virat Kohli
C)Hima Das
D)Dutee Chand
E)Sakshi Mallik
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Option A
Explanation:
Sharath Kamal was voted the Sportsperson of the Year in the annual Indian Oil Sports Conclave.
- Which city tourism has announced visa fee exemption for the visitors under 18 while travelling with their parents between July 15 and September 15 this year?
A)Dubai
B)Abu Dhabi
C)London
D)Bishkek
E)New York
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Option A
Explanation:
In an attempt to ensure more footfalls, Dubai Tourism has announced visa fee exemption for the visitors under 18 while travelling with their parents between July 15 and September 15 this year.
- Recently Minister of state for Civil Aviation inaugurated the Air Traffic Flow Management Central Command Centre in Which city/UT?
A)New Delhi
B)Mumbai
C)Chennai
D)Lucknow
E)Kolkata
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Option A
Explanation:
Minister of State (I/c) for Civil Aviation inaugurated the Air Traffic Flow Management Central Command Centre in New Delhi.
- In which city,the world’s largest burn and plastic surgery institute was inaugurated?
A)New Delhi
B)New York
C)Dhaka
D)Chennai
E)Beijing
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Option C
Explanation:
The world’s largest burn and plastic surgery institute in Dhaka, Bangladesh has started functioning.
- In which state,world’s biggest pump house was inaugurated?
A)Punjab
B)Telangana
C)Odisha
D)Kerala
E)Tamil Nadu
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Option B
Explanation:
Along with the Kaleswaram Lift Irrigation project, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao also inaugurated the world’s biggest pumphouse at the Medigadda.
- Which state government has approved the setting up of Sports University at Rai?
A)Haryana
B)Bihar
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Odisha
E)Chattisgarh
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Option A
Explanation:
The Haryana cabinet has approved the setting up of Haryana Sports University at Rai. The University will have powers to conduct academic and training programmes in physical education and sports sciences.
- In which city, India has opened its first specialised hydrotherapy treatment for elephants suffering from arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments?
A)Pune
B)Mathura
C)Kanpur
D)Varanasi
E)Hyderabad
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Option B
Explanation:
India has opened its first specialised hydrotherapy treatment for elephants suffering from arthritis, joint pain and foot ailments in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- The Dutch Junior Open squash tournament 2019 held in Which city?
A)New York
B)Amsterdam
C)London
D)Vienna
E)Dhaka
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Option B
Explanation:
Two Indian players managed to win titles while another finished as runner-up on the final day of the Dutch Junior Open squash tournament in Amsterdam on Sunday.
- Which robot became the first Astrobee robot to fly under its own power in space?
A)Sonny
B)Joe
C)Gigolo
D)Bumble
E)Bubble
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Option D
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s robot named Bumble became the first Astrobee robot to fly under its own power in space.
- When is World Olympic Day observed?
A)June 22
B)June 21
C)June 23
D)June 20
E)June 24
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Option C
Explanation:
World Olympic Day is celebrated every year on 23 June. The day is celebrated to promote participation in different sports throughout the world without any discrimination of the gender, age and athletic ability.
