GA Revision Questions for IBPS PO/Clerk, Canara Bank 2018 and other exams.
- Which state to set up anti terror force “Kavach”?
A)Bihar
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Sikkim
D)Haryana
E)Chattisgarh
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Option D
Explanation:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said an anti-terrorist force “Kavach” — will be set up to further strengthen the security arrangements in the state.
- The country’s first India Israel Innovation Centre, an entrepreneurial technology hub, was launched in which city?
A)Delhi
B)Nashik
C)Bengaluru
D)Pune
E)Varanasi
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Option C
Explanation:
The country’s first India Israel Innovation Centre, an entrepreneurial technology hub, was launched in Bengaluru.
- What is the currency of Russia?
A)Rupee
B)Dollar
C)Ruble
D)Yuan
E)Riel
- The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the setting up of a political training institute in which city?
A)Meerut
B)Ghaziabad
C)Lucknow
D)Kanpur
E)Gurgaon
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Option B
Explanation:
In a first, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the setting up of a political training institute in Ghaziabad. The institute will give political training to public representatives and political workers, and will professionally groom political leadership in the country.
- Jio Payments Bank Ltd is a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd and which among the following banks?
A) Yes Bank
B) Bank of India
C) State Bank of India
D) ICICI Bank
E) RBI
- India has set a target of 100 GW installed capacity of solar energy by which year?
A)2030
B)2025
C)2020
D)2022
E)2021
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Option D
Explanation:
India has a target of 100 GW installed capacity of solar energy by 2022,of which 40GW, is projected to come from rooftop solar systems.
- Para Asian Games 2018 are being held in which country?
A)Indonesia
B)India
C)Russia
D)Australia
E)England
- Haryana’s first National Autism Intervention Research Centre was launched in which city?
A)Hisar
B)Karnal
C)Gurugram
D)Rohtak
E)Lucknow
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Option C
Explanation:
First of its kind in Haryana,the National Autism Intervention Research Centre was launched in Gurugram at Fortis Memorial Research Institute by state’s Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare, R.R. Jowel.
- The Power Ministry has decided to make all meters smart prepaid by which year?
A)Oct 31,2019
B)April 1,2019
C)Dec 31,2020
D)Dec 31,2019
E) Dec 20,2019
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Option B
Explanation:
The Power Ministry has decided to make all meters smart prepaid in three years from April 1,2019.
- According to a report by UN,India lost how much amount due to climate-related disasters in the last 20 years?
A)$77.5 billion
B)$78.5 billion
C)$79.5 billion
D)$78 billion
E) $70.7 billion
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Option C
Explanation:
India suffered a whopping USD 79.5 billion economic loss due to climate-related disasters in the last 20 years, according to a UN report which highlights the impact of extreme weather events on the global economy.
- Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano erupted recently.Where is Mount Etna located?
A)USA
B)Italy
C)Iran
D)Russia
E)UAE
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Option B
Explanation:
Italy’s Mount Etna,Europe’s highest and most active volcano erupted , sending a huge column of ash into the sky and causing the closure of Catania airport on Sicily’s eastern coast.
- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched India for Humanity initiative at which place?
A)Nashik
B)New Delhi
C)Mumbai
D)Pune
E)Lucknow
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Option B
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched India for Humanity initiative in New Delhi as part of 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi being held over the next one year.
- Archer Harvinder Singh extended India’s gold tally to how much as he finished first in the Men’s Individual Recurve Open-W2/ST event at Para Asian Games in Jakarta,Indonesia?
A)8
B)7
C)5
D)4
E)6
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Option B
Explanation:
Archer Harvinder Singh extended India’s gold tally to 7 as he finished first in the Men’s Individual Recurve Open-W2/ST event at Para Asian Games in Jakarta,Indonesia.
- Which section of the Banking regulation Act refers to the Banking Ombudsman?
A) Section 35 A
B) Section 58 D
C) Section 28 B
D) Section 47 H
E) Section 53 G
- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda inaugurated “2nd World Conference on Access to Medical Products :Achieving the SDGs 2030”at which place?
A)Bhopal
B)Lucknow
C)New Delhi
D)Pune
E)Mumbai
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Option C
Explanation:
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda inaugurated “2nd World Conference on Access to Medical Products :Achieving the SDGs 2030” in New Delhi
- Former captain John Terry has decided to call time on his playing career after 23 years in the game.He was the former captain of which team?
A)Japan
B)Brazil
C)Australia
D)England
E)China
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Option D
Explanation:
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has decided to call time on his playing career after 23 years in the game.
- According to SEBI data, the total value of P-note investments in Indian markets- equity, debt, and derivatives rose to how much amount?
A)Rs 79511 cr
B)Rs 78451 cr
C)Rs 80150 cr
D)Rs 79247 cr
E) Rs 77521 cr
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Option D
Explanation:
According to SEBI,the total value of P-note investments in Indian markets- equity, debt, and derivatives rose to Rs 79247 crore till November-end from Rs 66,587 crore at October-end.
- Abdur Rehman has announced his retirement from international cricket.He is the former spinner of which country?
A)Australia
B)India
C)Afghanistan
D)Pakistan
E)Iran
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Option D
Explanation:
Pakistan spinner Abdur Rehman has announced his retirement from international cricket. Declaring the same, the 38-year-old said that it is a “tough call” but it is no longer possible for him to continue playing the game.
- NITI Aayog has announced an internship programme with which company for the top performing under 18 students selected by the ATAL Innovation Mission?
A)Mahindra
B)TCS
C)IBM
D)Infosys
E)Microsoft
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Option C
Explanation:
Tech major IBM India and NITI Aayog announced an internship programme for the top performing under 18 students selected by the ATAL Innovation Mission a flagship programme of the government to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Recently, Padma Shri awardee Sulagitti Narasamma passed away.She was related to which field?
A)Social worker
B)Actor
C)Poet
D)Writer
E)Singer
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Option A
Explanation:
Social worker and Padma Shri awardee Sulagitti Narasamma passed away in BengalurU.
