GA Revision for IBPS Clerk Mains, NIACL AO Mains – 345

GA Revision Questions for IBPS PO/Clerk, Canara Bank 2018 and other exams.

1. The Economic Development Board(EDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which Government to provide a framework for Co-operation between the two authorities to promote FinTech?
   A)Uttar Pradesh
   B)Maharashtra
   C)Odisha
   D)Telangana
   E)Hyderabad
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   The Economic Development Board(EDB) the investment promotion arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maharashtra Government to provide a framework for Co-operation between the two authorities to promote FinTech in their respective markets.
   
2. External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum in which city?
   A)Abu Dhabi
   B)New Delhi
   C)Mumbai
   D)Bishkek
   E)Paris
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated the Gandhi-Zayed Digital Museum in Abu Dhabi.
   
3. According to a joint report released by the Confederation of Indian Industries(CII) and the Boston Consulting Group(BCG),media consumption in India grew at how much percent over the last 6 years?
   A)8 percent
   B)9 percent
   C)7 percent
   D)6 percent
   E) 4 percent
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Media consumption in India grew at an annual per capita rate of 9 percent over the last six years, far outpacing the US and China in this regard, according to a joint report released by the Confederation of Indian Industries(CII) and the Boston Consulting Group(BCG).
   
4. Where is the HQ of International Association of Athletics Federation(IAAF)?
   A)Tokyo
   B)Monaco
   C)Paris
   D)Kampala
   E)Mauritius
   
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   Option B
   

5. Exercise SHINYUU Maitri 18 with Indian Air Force held in which city?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Gorakhpur
   C)Agra
   D)Pune
   E)Delhi
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   The Japanese Air Self Defence Force(JASDF) is in India for a bilateral air exercise SHINYUU Maitri 18 with Indian Air Force from 03-07 December at A F Station Agra.The theme is “Joint Mobility/Humanitarian Assiatance and Disaster Relief on Transport aircraft.”.
   
6. How many languages are used for writing the denomination of Rs 200 bank note?
   A) 17
   B) 14
   C) 15
   D) 16
   E)10
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   17
   17 languages in Rs 50, Rs 2000 and Rs 500 new bank note also
   On the obverse, the denomination is written in English and Hindi. On the reverse is a language panel which displays the denomination of the note in 15 of the 22 official languages of India.
   
7. Which state launched the “Gau Samridhi Plus Scheme” to provide insurance coverage to dairy farmers in the state?
   A)Mizoram
   B)Sikkim
   C)Kerala
   D)Madhya Pradesh
   E)Chattisgarh
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the “Gau Samridhi Plus Scheme” to provide insurance coverage to dairy farmers in the state.
   
8. Which company has acquired music start up Platoons?
   A)Apple
   B)Google
   C)Microsoft
   D)Saavn
   E)IBM
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   In a bid to further cement its position in the global music space, Apple has reportedly acquired London based creative services and music start up Platoons for an undisclosed sum.
   
9. Which bank has launched the India’s first interactive credit card named “Nexxt Credit card’?
   A)IndusInd Bank
   B)HDFC Bank
   C)Bandhan Bank
   D)ICICI Bank
   E)AXIS Bank
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   IndusInd Bank has launched the IndusInd Bank Nexxt Credit Card,the first interactive Credit Card in India with buttons which provides customers with the flexibility of three payment options at a Point of Sale (POS) terminal – Credit, Converting Transactions into EMIs with 4 tenure options (6, 12, 18 & 24 months) or using accumulated Reward Points, by simply pushing a button on the card.
   
10. What is the ratio that measures the extent of a company’s or consumer’s leverage known as?
    A) Key Ratio
    B) Debt Ratio
    C) Quick Ratio
    D) Leverage Ratio
    E) Coverage Ratio
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    It is a financial ratio that measures the extent of a company’s or consumer’s leverage. The debt ratio is defined as the ratio of total – long-term and short-term – debt to total assets, expressed as a decimal or percentage.
    
11. World class Autism Township is to be established in which city?
    A)Pune
    B)Mumbai
    C)Chennai
    D)Kolkata
    E)Delhi
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    In a one-of-its-kind initiative, a private firm, in association with the state government, is set to build a world class autism township near Kolkata, where children and adults suffering from the developmental disorder can receive training, treatment and boarding facilities.
    
12. Iceland India Business Seminar held at which city?
    A)Selfoss
    B)New Delhi
    C)Reykjavik
    D)Chennai
    E) Mumbai
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland,Gudlaugur Thor Thordason, arrived in India on an eight-day visit to the country. Thordarson is scheduled to address the Iceland India Business Seminar at the The oberoi Hotel in New Delhi.
    
13. What is the currency of Tanzania?
    A)Riel
    B)CFA Franc
    C)Shilling
    D)Krona
    E) Euro
    
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    Option C
    

14. The India Rivers Week 2018 was held in which city?
    A)Chennai
    B)Lucknow
    C)Pune
    D)New Delhi
    E)Hyderabad
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The India Rivers Week 2018 was held in New delhi with “Can India Rejuvenate Ganga” as its theme.
    
15. How much assistance has been provided by the centre for Shahpurkandi Dam Project,Punjab?
    A)Rs 458.38 cr
    B)Rs 450.00 cr
    C)Rs 452.02 cr
    D)Rs 500 cr
    E) Rs 589.9 cr
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the Shahpurkandi Dam Project,Punjab on river Ravi. For this, central assistance of Rs 458.38 crore (for irrigation component) would be provided over five years from 2018-19 to 2022-23.
    
16. Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has approved the construction of how many more affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri awas Yojana?
    A)2 lakhs
    B)3 lakhs
    C)4 lakhs
    D)4.5 lakhs
    E)3.3 lakhs
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has approved the construction of over 2 lakh more affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri awas Yojana.
    
17. How much amount was extended by EXIM Bank to Tanzania for water supply projects in the African country?
    A)$ 520 million
    B)$ 600 million
    C)$ 500 million
    D)$ 750 million
    E)$ 800 million
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    EXIM Bank has extended a credit facility of USD 500 million (about Rs 3,542 crore) to Tanzania for water supply projects in the African country.
    
18. India and US participate in “Cope India 2019” exercise in which state?
    A)Gujarat
    B)Maharashtra
    C)West Bengal
    D)Telangana
    E)Bengalore
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The air forces of the USA and India are scheduled to participate in a 12-day- long joint exercise “Cope India 2019” at two air force stations in West Bengal in December 2018.
    
19. Which city’s prince launched the largest Arabic audio library in the world?
    A)Tehran
    B)Bishkek
    C)Dubai
    D)Abu Dhabi
    E)New York
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Dubai Crown Prince Hmadan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the largest Arabic audio library in the world.
    
20. Recently, Alyque Padamsse passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Poet
    B)Journalist
    C)Singer
    D)Actor
    E)Writer
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Veteran actor ,theatre personality and advertising guru Alyque Padamsse passed away in Mumbai.