GA Revision Questions for EPFO, IBPS PO/Clerk and Other exams.
- The exercise MAITREE is between India and which other country?
A)China
B)Nepal
C)Thailand
D)Singapore
E)Singapore
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Option C
Explanation:
An Indian Airforce Mi-17 helicopter took part in the Indo-Thailand Joint exercise ‘Maitree’ at Umroi Military station in Meghalaya.
- The 16th Global SME Business Summit 2019 held in which city/UT?
A)New Delhi
B)Pune
C)Chennai
D)Mumbai
E)Hyderabad
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Option A
Explanation:
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 16th Global SME Business Summit 2019 in New Delhi. He said that reducing the cost of capital, logistics and power are crucial for making the Indian MSME sector globally competitive.
- Where is the HQ of Bank of International Settlements?
A)Basel
B)Geneva
C)Bern
D)New York
E)Singapore
- The World University of Design (WUD) concluded the India edition of the special two-day global event focusing on design thinking and service design methodologies – Global Goals Jam 3.0 (GGJ) in which state?
A)Maharashtra
B)Odisha
C)Haryana
D)Kerala
E)Chattisgarh
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Option C
Explanation:
World University of Design (WUD) in Sonipat, Haryana – India’s first and only University dedicated to education in the creative domain, successfully concluded the India edition of the special two-day global event focusing on design thinking and service design methodologies – Global Goals Jam 3.0 (GGJ).
- Recently India has constructed a new building for the Kuleshwor Awas Secondary School in which country?
A)Bhutan
B)Nepal
C)Myanmar
D)China
E)Sri Lanka
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Option B
Explanation:
In the latest move to boost the education sector of Nepal, India has constructed a new building for the Kuleshwor Awas Secondary School in Kathmandu.
- Where is the HQ of ISRO?
A)Chennai
B)Lucknow
C)Mumbai
D)Bengaluru
E)Hyderabad
- Which organisation has become the nation’s most valuable brand for the sixth year in a row in 2019?
A)HDFC Bank
B)ICICI Bank
C)TCS
D)LIC
E)Reliance
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Option A
Explanation:
HDFC Bank, India’s largest private lender by market value has become the nation’s most valuable brand for the sixth year in a row in 2019.
- Who was presented with 28th Saraswati Samman 2019?
A)Manoj Joshi
B)BR Reddy
C)K Siva Reddy
D)Shiva Raman
E) G. B. Deglurkar
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Option C
Explanation:
Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu presented the 28th Saraswati Samman to Dr. K. Siva Reddy at the presentation ceremony organized by the KK Birla Foundation in New Delhi.
- How much dollar grant was announced by India for high impact developmental projects in Pacific Island countries?
A)15 million
B)11 million
C)12 million
D)10 million
E) 14 million
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Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of the Pacific Islands Developing States (PSIDS) on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York. Prime Minister highlighted the need for development policies to be inclusive and sustainable to reduce inequality and contribute to empowerment and improvement of the quality of people’s lives.
- How much amount was released by the central government for Sultanpur Lodhi Smart City project?
A)₹27.11 cr
B)₹23.45 cr
C)₹22.87 cr
D)₹25.87 cr
E) ₹20.15 cr
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Option A
Explanation:
The Central government has released the first advance installment of Rs 27.11 crore for Sultanpur Lodhi Smart City project, slated for launch by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on the occasion of 550th birth anniversary Guru Nanak Dev.
- Which state high court recently launched official mobile application for providing digital access of its services to lawyers and litigants?
A)Delhi
B)Maharashtra
C)Bihar
D)Kerala
E)Gujarat
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Option A
Explanation:
The Delhi High Court launched an official mobile application for providing digital access of its services to lawyers and litigants.
- Which state tourism development corporation announced its collaboration with social media giant Instagram to upheld tourism?
A)Manipur
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Assam
D)Sikkim
E)Jharkhand
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Option C
Explanation:
In a bid to provide fresh impetus to tourism, Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) announced its collaboration with social media giant Instagram in an exhibition. The hashtag #DiscoverAssam was also unveiled in the event.
- Recently the Global Conference on ‘Unity, Peace and Prosperity through Spirituality’ organized by Brahma Kumaris held in which state?
A)Rajasthan
B)Bihar
C)Uttar Pradesh
D)Sikkim
E)Gujarat
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Option A
Explanation:
M. Venkaiah Naidu,Vice President inaugurated the Global Conference on ‘Unity, Peace and Prosperity through Spirituality’ organized by Brahma Kumaris, in Mount Abu, Rajasthan.
- Recently which country’s central bank released three coins to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sikh Guru Nanak Dev?
A)Nepal
B)Thailand
C)Bhutan
D)Myanmar
E)Sri Lanka
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Option A
Explanation:
The Central Bank of Nepal released three coins to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sikh Guru Nanak Dev. These are the coins with denomination of NPR (Nepali Rupees) 100, 1000 and 2500.
- The 7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 was held in which city/UT?
A)Mumbai
B)New Delhi
C)Chennai
D)Kolkata
E)Bengaluru
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Option A
Explanation:
7th World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) 2019 was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The theme of (WHEF) 2019 “Prosperous Society: Stronger Society” to bring together financially successful members in Hindu society such as traders, bankers, technocrats, investors, industrialists to share business knowledge, expertise and resources with their fellow brethren.
- Recently the date of linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar has been extended to which date?
A)December 25
B)October 31
C)November 30
D)December 31
E)October 30
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Option D
Explanation:
The date of linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar has been extended from September 30 to December 31, said the government. Earlier also, the Centre had extended the deadline from March 31 to September 30.
- The 9 day floral festival Bathukamma celebration begins in which state?
A)Telangana
B)Assam
C)Sikkim
D)Andhra Pradesh
E)West Bengal
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Option A
Explanation:
Marking the beginning of Sharath Ruthu, the nine-day floral festival of Telangana, Bathukamma has begun. This year the festival is being celebrated from September 28 to October 6.
- A 10 day ‘Langur Mela’ commenced in which city?
A)Amravati
B)Amritsar
C)Lucknow
D)Pune
E)Kolkata
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Option B
Explanation:
Starting with the celebrations of Navratri, a 10-day ‘Langur Mela’ commenced in Punjab’s Amritsar which will be concluded on the next of Dussehra.
- Recently as announced by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal Midnapore of which state became the 5000th railway station in the country to be Wi-Fi enabled?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Bihar
C)West Bengal
D)Sikkim
E)Chattisgarh
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Option C
Explanation:
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced that Midnapore in West Bengal became the 5000th railway station in the country to be Wi-Fi enabled.
- Recently Jose Jose passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Actor
B)Sports
C)Singer
D)Author
E)Director
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Option C
Explanation:
Legendary Mexican singer Jose Jose who was often called ‘El Principe de la Cancion’ or ‘The Prince of Song,’ has passed away at the age of 71. The singer died after a battle with Pancreatic cancer.
