GA Revision for EPFO, IBPS PO/Clerk and Other Exams – 579

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

1. Recently the government e marketplace signed MoU with Which organisation to benefit MSMEs and women entrepreneurs?
   A)RRB
   B)IRDA
   C)RBI
   D)SIDBI
   E)SEBI
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   Government e Marketplace has signed an MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India. The MoU aims to benefit MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups, Women Self Help Groups and various loan beneficiaries under MUDRA and Stand-up India scheme.
   
2. The net stable funding ratio (NSFR) under Basel-III was implemented in India from_______
   A) January 1, 2017
   B) April 1 ,2017
   C) January 1, 2018
   D) April 1 ,2018
   E) January 1,2019
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   The Reserve Bank proposed to make NSFR applicable to banks in India from January 1, 2018.
   
3. Which city school won the U14 Subroto Cup Title?
   A)Assam
   B)Mizoram
   C)Sikkim
   D)Bihar
   E)Jharkhand
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Saidan Secondary School of Mizoram was crowned Under-14 boys champions of Subroto Cup International Football tournament after defeating Unique Model Academy of Manipur 2-0 in the summit clashin New Delhi.
   
4. Recently Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off battery operated 8 electric buses for Janmarg Bus Rapid Transit System in which state?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)Gujarat
   C)Madhya Pradesh
   D)Uttarakhand
   E)Rajasthan
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off battery operated 8 electric buses for Janmarg Bus Rapid Transit System -BRTS route in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

5. As per government data,Indian economy slowed to How much percent in April to June quarter?
   A)6%
   B)5.5%
   C)5%
   D)6.5%
   E)6.8%
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   The economic growth slowed to a seven-year low of 5 per cent in April to June quarter from 8 per cent a year ago, government data showed.

6. Recently The lifeline Express, also known as “Hospital on Wheels”, has been inaugurated in which state?
   A)Madhya Pradesh
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)West Bengal
   D)Maharashtra
   E)Gujarat
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   The Lifeline Express, also known as “Hospital on Wheels”, has been inaugurated at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus by the Central Railway (CR) for its latest project, which involves providing medical treatment to poor patients.
   
7. Where is the HQ of Central Board of Direct Taxes?
   A)Pune
   B)Chennai
   C)New Delhi
   D)Mumbai
   E)Kolkata
   
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   Option C
   

8. Recently Parthasarathi Mukherjee announced resignation from post of CEO.He was the former CEO of which bank?
   A)Kotak Mahindra Bank
   B)IDBI Bank
   C)Lakshmi Vilas Bank
   D)Indian Bank
   E)Corporation Bank
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Lakshmi Vilas Bank, the mid-sized private sector lender announced the resignation of its chief executive officer Parthasarathi Mukherjee.
   
9. Which state government recently banned Pan Masala containing magnesium carbonate in the state, said commissioner of food safety?
   A)Bihar
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Odisha
   D)Maharashtra
   E)Gujarat
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Bihar government banned Pan Masala containing magnesium carbonate in the state, said commissioner of food safety.
   
10. Recently Cecil Wright announced his retirement from which sports?
    A)Tennis
    B)Football
    C)Cricket
    D)Badminton
    E)Hockey
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    At an age where players retire from Test cricket in their 20s and early 30s, West Indies’ Cecil Wright has finally announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the ripe old age of 85.
    
11. According to a report by Economist Intelligence Unit,Which city topped in Safe Cities Index?
    A)Budapest
    B)London
    C)Tokyo
    D)New York
    E)Beijing
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Mumbai has been ranked as the 45th safest city on the Safe Cities Index (SCI), while Delhi stood at the 52nd position, according to a report by Economist Intelligence Unit.
    
12. How much amount was pledged by Asian Development Bank to support the India government’s new flagship initiatives?
    A)USD 11 billion
    B)USD12 billion
    C)USD 13billion
    D)USD 15 billion
    E) USD 10 billion
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Asian Development Bank, ADB, President Takehiko Nakao met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India and pledged to support the government’s new flagship initiatives.
    
13. Which state released National Register of Citizens?
    A)Meghalaya
    B)Sikkim
    C)Assam
    D)Manipur
    E)Tripura
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The Assam government has finally released the final version of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam. The final NRC has left out over 19 lakh people in Assam who now face the danger of being declared illegal migrants if they don’t contest their exclusion.
    
14. Recently Ajanta Mendis announced his retirement from which sports?
    A)Tennis
    B)Badminton
    C)Football
    D)Cricket
    E)Hockey
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 34-year-old made his Test debut in 2008 and played 19 Tests matches claiming 70 wickets in the format.

15. Which bank Recently has been granted extension for its banking license by the RBI till November 30, 2019?
    A)Harco Bank
    B)Ujjwal Finance Bank
    C)Paytm Payments Bank
    D)Rupee Cooperative Bank Limited
    E)HSBC Bank
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Rupee Co-op. Bank Ltd., Pune has been granted extension for its banking license by the RBI till November 30, 2019.
    
16. Recently The Union Government approved how much percent FDI in coal mining and contract manufacturing?
    A)75%
    B)70%
    C)100%
    D)50%
    E)60%
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    In major decisions to liberalise Foreign Domestic Investment (FDI) norms to boost investment, the Union Cabinet approved 100 per cent FDI in coal mining and contract manufacturing through automatic route.

17. Which mobile application won global tech prize in USA recently?
    A)MyCircle
    B)Vayu
    C)Maitri
    D)Meghdoot
    E)Jivan
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Five girls in Noida have developed a mobile App that connects children at orphanages with senior citizens in old-age homes, with their innovation fetching them a bronze medal at a global tech competition in the US.
    
18. The Mega Vendor Meet 2019 held in Which city?
    A)Pune
    B)Chennai
    C)Lucknow
    D)Mumbai
    E)Jaipur
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The research arm of Indian Railways, Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) organized a special Mega Vendor Meet at RDSO in a significant move to show-case greater business opportunities in Railway sector in Lucknow. Industries from across the country were invited for this vendor meet to encourage their participation in Indian Railways supply chain development.
    
19. Where is the HQ of Rupee Cooperative Bank?
    A)Lucknow
    B)Chennai
    C)Pune
    D)Mumbai
    E)Hyderabad
    
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    Option C
    

20. Recently Nimu Bhowmik passes away.He was related to which field?
    A)Journalist
    B)Social Activist
    C)Actor
    D)Philosopher
    E)Writer
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Veteran actor Nimu Bhowmik who essayed major character roles in Bengali classics such as ‘Ganadebata’, ‘Baghini’ and ‘Dadar Kirti’ has passed away following prolonged illness. He was 84.