GA Revision Questions for IBPS Clerk Mains and Other exams.
- What is the rank of India in 2019 Hurun Global Unicorn List?
A)1st
B)2nd
C)3rd
D)4th
E)5th
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Option C
Explanation:
The Hurun Research Institute has released the inaugural Hurun Global Unicorn List 2019, a ranking of the world’s billion-dollar tech ‘start-ups’ founded in the 2000s and not yet listed on a public exchange.
- The 1st edition of Asia Health-2019 conference was held in which city?
A)Mumbai
B)NewDelhi
C)Chennai
D)Lucknow
E)Hyderabad
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Option B
Explanation:
The 1st edition of Asia Health-2019 conference with the theme ‘Serving the World’s Fastest Growing Region through Healthcare Convergence’, organized jointly by the National Health Authority and CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) held in New Delhi with the aim to bring multiple stakeholders together to discuss the future of Health.
- According to 20th Livestock Census released by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Livestock population in India raised by how much percent?
A)4.2%
B)4.4%
C)4.6%
D)4.5%
E)4.8%
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Option C
Explanation:
The population of cows in the country has risen by 18 per cent in the last seven years, while that of oxen dipped by 30 per cent, according to the latest census of livestock. The total number for livestock was pegged at around 536 million.
- Recently 2nd edition of the Indo-French knowledge summit 2019 held in which city?
A)Bron
B)Mumbai
C)Lyon
D)NewDelhi
E)London
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Option C
Explanation:
In order to promote higher education, research and innovation, a two-day 2nd edition of the Indo-French Knowledge Summit 2019, organised by the Embassy of France in India in association with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the HRD(Human Resource Development)Ministry, held at the University of Lyon, France.
- What is the rank of India in female representation at senior management levels according to a new study by the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI)?
A)24th
B)21st
C)23rd
D)22nd
E)20th
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Option C
Explanation:
India is ranked 23rd for female representation at senior management levels, only marginally better than Japan and South Korea, according to a new study by the Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI).
- Where is National Centre for Finance Education (NCFE) situated?
A) Gurugram
B) Nashik
C) Mumbai
D) Noida
E) Varanasi
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Option C
Explanation:
The National Centre for Financial Education (NCFE), comprising representatives from all financial sector regulators i.e. Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), has been set up to implement National Strategy for Financial Education (NSFE), under the guidance of a Technical Group on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), which would cater to all sections of the population in the country.
- According to India Innovation Index 2019,which state is the most innovative major state in India?
A)Maharashtra
B)Gujarat
C)Karnataka
D)Assam
E)Rajasthan
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Option C
Explanation:
NITI Aayog with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the most innovative major state in India.
- Recently which organisation released the 2019 edition of Global Tuberculosis(TB) report?
A)UNESCO
B)UNICEF
C)WHO
D)FAO
E)IMF
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Option C
Explanation:
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has released the 2019 edition of Global Tuberculosis(TB) report. The aim of the report was to provide data on TB (mycobacterium Tuberculosis) assessments and the progress in prevention and diagnosis of the disease in all regional and country level.
- Recently Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan released a postal stamp to commemorate the centenary celebrations of the city-based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in which city ?
A)Kochi
B)Nagpur
C)NewDelhi
D)Pune
E)Kolkata
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Option C
Explanation:
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan released a postal stamp to commemorate the centenary celebrations of the city-based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in New Delhi. The postal stamp has been brought out under the ‘Corporate My Stamp’ scheme of India Posts.
- Where is LSE India Observatory situated?
A) Russia
B) Japan
C) USA
D) UK
E) China
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Option D
Explanation:
The India Observatory, set up in 2006, is a Centre to develop and enhance research and programmes related to India’s economy, politics and society.
The IG Patel Chair and the India Observatory (IO) were established in 2006, in partnership with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of India (SBI), in honour of Dr IG Patel, a greatly distinguished Indian and internationally renowned economist and public servant. He had been Director of LSE (1984 – 1990) and Governor of the RBI (1977 – 1982).
LSE – London School of Economics.
- The 2019 World Deaf tennis championship is being held in which country?
A)Israel
B)England
C)Netherlands
D)Turkey
E)Switzerland
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Option D
Explanation:
Unseeded Prithvi Sekhar beat third seed Jaroslav Smedek of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3 in the men’s final of the World Deaf tennis championship in Antalya, Turkey.Indian bowlers, particularly the spinners, came out with a stupendous bowling performance as the Women in Blue defeated South Africa in a low-scoring thriller and clinched the three-match ODI series 3-0.
- Which state government constituted two committees to deal over water disputes with Kerala relating to the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project (PAP) and the Pandiyar-Punnampuzha project?
A)TamilNadu
B)Karnataka
C)Odisha
D)Assam
E)Gujarat
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Option A
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government constituted two committees to deal over water disputes with Kerala relating to the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project (PAP) and the Pandiyar-Punnampuzha project. Secretary of Tamil Nadu’s Public Works Department (PWD) K. Manivasan would lead both the committees constituted by the State government.
- Recently the king of which country Willem Alexander visited India?
A)Thailand
B)England
C)Hungary
D)Netherlands
E)Japan
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Option D
Explanation:
The King of The Netherlands Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrived in India for a five-day state visit. The royal couple will attend the inaugural session of 25th Technology Summit in New Delhi. The Netherlands is the partner country for this summit.
- Recently Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath formally inaugurated the 2-day Magnificent Madhya Pradesh Conference in which city?
A)Indore
B)Bhopal
C)Satna
D)Chindwara
E)Gwalior
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Option A
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath formally inaugurated the 2-day Magnificent Madhya Pradesh Conference started.
- The Sudarshan Chakra Vahini War exercise begins in which city?
A)Jaisalmer
B)Surat
C)Chennai
D)Kanpur
E)Jaipur
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Option A
Explanation:
Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army Started at Jaisalmer, field firing range in Rajasthan.
- What is the currency of Turkey?
A)Won
B)Lira
C)Rand
D)Krone
E)Dollar
- As per Finance Ministry, businesses with an annual turnover of how much amount will have to mandatorily offer electronic mode of payments to their customers from 1 November?
A)₹50 cr
B)₹75 cr
C)₹15 cr
D)₹25 cr
E) ₹20 cr
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Option A
Explanation:
In a move that may boost digital payments, businesses with an annual turnover of more than ₹50 crore will have to mandatorily offer electronic mode of payments to their customers from 1 November, the finance ministry said on Friday.
- Recently Nitin Gadkari announced the naming of which national highway as “Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Marg.?
A)705AA
B)703AA
C)800BB
D)700BB
E) 700JB
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Option B
Explanation:
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the naming of new National Highway No. 703AA as “Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Marg.”
- Who was elected as new chairman of Indian Banks’ Association(IBA)?
A)PV Bharathi
B)NK Singh
C)Sunil Arora
D)Rajnish Kumar
E) Sunil Awasthi
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Option D
Explanation:
The chairman of State Bank of India(SBI) Rajnish Kumar was appointed as the new chairman of Indian Banks’ Association(IBA). He succeeds Sunil Mehta, the former Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Punjab National Bank(PNB).
- Recently KB Siddhaiah has passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Director
B)Painter
C)Writer
D)Actor
E)Singer
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Option C
Explanation:
Senior Kannada writer KB Siddhaiah has passed away. His car crashed while heading to his farm near Suganahalli-Kenkere, Hobli recently. The driver of the car died on the spot. Siddhaiah suffered a severe hemorrhage and infected his lungs.
