GA Revision for ESIC UDC Main, EPFO, IBPS PO/Clerk and Other Exams – 561

GA Revision Questions for ESIC UDC Main, EPFO, IBPS PO/Clerk and Other exams.

1. Which state will host first ever Himalayan states conclave?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Jammu and Kashmir
   C)Himachal Pradesh
   D)Uttarakhand
   E)Uttrakhand
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   Uttarakhand will host the first ever Himalayan states conclave on July 28 where the prime focus will be on sustainable development.
   
2. Where did the 10th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) Ministerial Meeting held in August 2019?
   A)Kathmandu
   B)Taipei
   C)Bangkok
   D)New Delhi
   E)Colombo
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended 10th Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) in Thailand’s Bangkok.
   
3. Which Article has been scrapped by the government recently that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir?
   A)370
   B)340
   C)360
   D)390
   E)380
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Centre has scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir and converted the border state into a Union Territory with a legislature. Also, Rajya Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019, paving the way for division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
   
4. Which state government has signed pact with Bombay Stock Exchange to encourage and support state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to raise capital?
   A)Haryana
   B)Odisha
   C)Assam
   D)Uttar Pradesh
   E)Tripura
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   BSE has inked a pact with Haryana government to encourage and support state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to raise capital.
   
5. Airtel Payments Bank is a joint venture between Bharti Airtel Ltd and which among the following banks?
   A) Yes Bank
   B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
   C) State Bank of India
   D) Punjab National Bank
   E)ICICI Bank
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Airtel Payments Bank (APB) is a joint venture between Bharti Airtel Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Joint venture ratio is 80 : 20 respectively.
   
6. Recently Government of India has approved a project to build the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) in Which state?
   A)Odisha
   B)Assam
   C)Tamil Nadu
   D)Kerala
   E)Manipur
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   The Government of India has approved a project to build the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) at Pottipuram in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu.
   
7. Indian woman wrestler Vinesh Phogat belongs to which state?
   A)Bihar
   B)Rajasthan
   C)Uttar Pradesh
   D)Haryana
   E)Gujarat
   
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   Option D
   

8. What is the number of states in India after Article 370 was scrapped by the government?
   A)30
   B)29
   C)28
   D)27
   E)22
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Division of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
   The total number of UTs will now go up to 9 with states cut down to 28.
   
9. Recently the government has planned to set up how many Ayush wellness centres in the country in FY 2019-20?
   A)4500
   B)4300
   C)4200
   D)4000
   E)4400
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   The government has plans to set up 4,200 Ayush wellness centres in the country in FY 2019-20 in several states.
   
10. Which state government has signed pact with National Stock Exchange for growth of MSMEs?
    A)Uttarakhand
    B)Karnataka
    C)Bihar
    D)Haryana
    E)Uttar Pradesh
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    National Stock Exchange has signed a pact with the Haryana government to help boost the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises sector in the state.
    
11. Union Minister of Human Resource Development released UGC Guide to Student Induction Programme “Deeksharambh” in Which city/UT?
    A)Lucknow
    B)New Delhi
    C)Chennai
    D)Mumbai
    E)Hyderabad
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Union Minister of Human Resource Development released UGC Guide to Student Induction Programme “Deeksharambh” in New Delhi.

12. In which state is “Aadi Perukku” Festival being celebrated?
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Kerala
    C)Tamil Nadu
    D)Maharashtra
    E)Karnataka
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    In Tamil Nadu, the “Aadi Perukku” festival was being celebrated. People performed puja’s on the banks of larger water bodies including sea coasts, lakes and rivers.
    
13. Recently International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Which country with immediate effect for failing to fulfil their obligation of ensuring that there is no government interference in its administration?
    A)Zimbabwe
    B)Holland
    C)Netherlands
    D)Kenya
    E)Israel
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Zimbabwe Cricket with immediate effect for failing to fulfil their obligation of ensuring that there is no government interference in its administration.
    
14. Where is the foundation stone laid for setting up Space Situational Awareness Control Centre (SSAM) by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
    A)Pune
    B)Chennai
    C)Mumbai
    D)Bengaluru
    E)Hyderabad
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) laid the foundation stone for the Space Situational Awareness Control Centre (SSAM) in Bengaluru.
    
15. Lewis Hamilton belongs to which country?
    A)UK
    B)Serbia
    C)Cyprus
    D)Denmark
    E)Switzerland
    
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    Option A
    

16. Recently, Dale Steyn announced retirement from Test Cricket. He plays for which country?
    A)Zimbabwe
    B)South Africa
    C)West Indies
    D)New Zealand
    E)Sri Lanka
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    South African pacer Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.

17. Which section of RBI Act 1934 gives the Reserve bank of India the sole right to issue Bank notes of all denominations?
    A) Section 18
    B) Section 34
    C) Section 28
    D) Section 22
    E) Section 20
    
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    Option D
    

18. Noel Quinn has been appointed as the interim CEO of which of the following banks replacing John Flint?
    A)HSBC Bank
    B)Standard Chartered Bank
    C)Citibank
    D)Deutsche Bank
    E)HDFC Bank
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    HSBC has announced the departure of its Chief Executive Officer John Flint. Noel Quinn, the head of HSBC’s Global Commercial Banking unit will replace John Flint as the interim CEO.
    
19. Common Services Centres and Which bank has launched a co-branded ‘Small Business Money Back Credit Card’ for small traders and village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs)?
    A)IDBI Bank
    B)Yes Bank
    C)ICICI Bank
    D)HDFC Bank
    E)Bandhan Bank
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    HDFC Bank and Common Services Centres (CSCs) launched a co-branded ‘Small Business Money Back Credit Card’ for small traders and village-level entrepreneurs (VLEs). The credit card is specifically designed for VLEs and VLE-sourced customers. It would give users easy access to credit for their day-to-day business expenses.
    
20. Anant Setalva passed away recently. He belonged to which sport?
    A)Chess
    B)Football
    C)Cricket
    D)Badminton
    E)Basket Ball
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Yesteryear cricket commentator Anant Setalvad has passes away.