GA Revision for IBPS Clerk Mains, NIACL AO Mains – 348

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

1. Which country will host the 4th edition of Global Partner Forum 2018?
   A)Sri Lanka
   B)India
   C)UK
   D)Australia
   E)China
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   India will host the 4th edition of Global Partner Forum on 12th and 13th December 2018 in NewDelhi.
   
2. UNESCO MGIEP in association with which Government announced TECH 2018 ,an international conference which aims to showcase the role of games and digital learning to create peaceful and sustainable societies?
   A)Himachal Pradesh
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Andhra Pradesh
   D)Madhya Pradesh
   E)West Bengal
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   UNESCO MGIEP in association with Government of Andhra Pradesh announces TECH 2018, an international conference which aims to showcase the role of games and digital learning to create peaceful and sustainable societies.
   
3. India’s first railway station inside tunnel to be built up in which state?
   A)Punjab
   B)J&K
   C)Sikkim
   D)Himachal Pradesh
   E)Haryana
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   For the first time in India, a railway station will be built inside a tunnel at a height of 3000 metres, on the strategic Bilaspur Manali Leh Line close to the Sino India border.
   
4. A Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is registered under which of the following acts?
   A) Companies Act, 2013
   B) Companies Act, 1956
   C) Banking Regulation Act, 1949
   D) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
   E) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   A Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 of India, engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares, stock, bonds hire-purchase, insurance business or chit business but does not include any institution whose principal business includes agriculture, industrial activity or the sale, purchase or construction of immovable property.
   In India, the working and operations of NBFCs are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
   
5. Where is the HQ of National Commisson for Women?
   A)Nagpur
   B)Chennai
   C)Pune
   D)New Delhi
   E)Jaipur
   
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   Option D
   

6. India,Japan and which other country are set to elevate the bilateral “Cope India” air exercise to a trilateral format?
   A)Nepal
   B)USA
   C)China
   D)Sri Lanka
   E)Bangladesh
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   India,Japan and the US are set to elevate the bilateral “Cope India” air exercise to a trilateral format. The three countries already conduct naval war games under the expanded Malabar Naval Exercise.
   
7. What is the study of how the allocation of resources affects economic well being called?
   A) Supply Side Economics
   B) Welfare Economics
   C) Microeconomics
   D) Market Economy
   E) True-cost Economics
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Welfare economics is a branch of economics that uses microeconomic techniques to evaluate well-being (welfare) at the aggregate (economy-wide) level.
   
8. President Ram Nath Kovind to inaugurate the three-day “Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa Sammelan” in which city?
   A)Mumbai
   B)Chennai
   C)Kolkata
   D)Nashik
   E)Jaipur
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at Nashik to inaugurate the three-day “Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa Sammelan” at Mangi Tungi in Satana taluka, about 125 kilometres from Nashik.
   
9. What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
   A)Bishkek
   B)Tokyo
   C)Astana
   D)Kabul
   E)Baghdad
   
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   Option C
   

10. Which country will host UNICEF’s Partnership for Maternal,Newborn and Child Health stakeholders meeting 2018?
    A)Japan
    B)China
    C)India
    D)USA
    E)UAE
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    India will be the global host of UNICEF’s Partnership for Maternal,Newborn and Child Health stakeholders meeting, including participation from nearly hundred countries, this December.
    
11. Which day is observed as “Police Commemoration Day”?
    A)Oct 10
    B)Oct 17
    C)Oct 21
    D)Oct 15
    E) Oct 13
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    PM Narendra Modi dedicated the National Police Memorial to the nation. Oct 21 is observed as the “Police Commemoration Day”every year in memory of the policemen killed at Hot Springs in Ladakh by the Chinese troops on this date in 1959.
    
12. The 36th edition of India Carpet Expo held in which city?
    A)Varanasi
    B)Lucknow
    C)Kanpur
    D)Delhi
    E)Gurugram
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The 36th edition of India Carpet Expo,organized by Carpet Export Promotion Council, at Trade facilitation Center and Craft Museum, Varanasi was inaugurated by Narendra Modi Prime Minister through video conferencing at Amphitheatre near the museum.
    
13. The National Commission for Women has come out with a dedicated email address to report instances of sexual harassment under which movement on social media?
    A)MeToo
    B)Mee
    C)IToo
    D)Me Report
    E)WeToo
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The National Commission for Women has come out with a dedicated email address to report instances of sexual harassment at workplace after several such complaints were made to the body by women who have narrated their ordeal under the “MeToo” movement on social media.
    
14. Who is the author of “Indian Sports:Conversations and Reflections”?
    A)Preeti Shenoy
    B)Vijayan Bala
    C)Amanpreet Singh
    D)Arundhoti Roy
    E) Suresh Nambath
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Veteran commentator and cricket statistican Vijayan Bala has come up with his new book “Indian Sports:Conversations and Reflections” a compilation of interviews of eminent sportspersons he has conducted since 1971.
    
15. The 7th meeting of education ministers of member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) was held in which city?
    A)Beijing
    B)Astana
    C)Tokyo
    D)Kabul
    E)Kathmandu
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The 7th meeting of education ministers of member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) was held in Astana.
    
16. The 27th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference(FEC 2018) has started in which city?
    A)Gandhinagar
    B)Pune
    C)Delhi
    D)Mumbai
    E)Gujarat
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The 27th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference(FEC 2018) has started in Gandhinagar,Gujarat.
    
17. The world’s longest bridge will open on Oct 24 connecting Hong Kong and which other country?
    A)China
    B)Nepal
    C)Indonesia
    D)Australia
    E)Sri Lanka
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    The world’s longest sea bridge Hong Kong –Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be thrown open for traffic on October 24.
    
18. India sign MoU with which country for the Operation and Maintenance of Sittwe Port?
    A)China
    B)Nepal
    C)Indonesia
    D)Myanmar
    E)Iraq
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    India and Myanmar signed an important MoU for the appointment of a private port Operator for the Operation and Maintenance of Sittwe Port,Paletwa Inland Water Terminal and associated facilities included in the Kaladan Multi Model Transit Transport Project in implementation of India’s Act East Policy.
    
19. Praveen Kumar announced his retirement from international sports.He was related to which of the following sports?
    A)Cricket
    B)Baseball
    C)Football
    D)Basketball
    E)Hockey
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Pacer Praveen Kumar announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect after 13 years of competitive cricket.
    
20. Recently ,Vizag Prasad passed away.He was related to which of the following profession?
    A)Journalist
    B)Singer
    C)Sports
    D)Actor
    E)Politics
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Telugu senior actor Vizag Prasad, who is popular for his character artist and villainous roles passed away. The actor suffered from a chronic health condition from a long time. Vizag Prasad was 75.