GA Revision Questions for IBPS PO/Clerk, Canara Bank 2018 and other exams.
- Which bank has received capital infusion of Rs 728 crore from the government in lieu of preferential allotment of shares?
A)Central bank of India
B)Syndicate Bank
C)IDBI Bank
D)Bank of Baroda
E)Union Bank of India
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Option B
Explanation:
Public sector Syndicate Bank said it has received capital infusion of Rs 728 crore from the government in lieu of preferential allotment of shares.
- Which country’s PM has been conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018?
A)UK
B)Canada
C)Japan
D)USA
E) India
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Option E
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth.
- How much amount was allocated to the scheme that was launched in New Delhi for promoting research in social sciences?
A)190 cr
B)300 cr
C)200 cr
D)250 cr
E)150 cr
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Option C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD) launched a scheme in New Delhi in which it will be spending Rs 200 crore for promoting research in social sciences.
- When was Asian Development Bank founded?
A)1966
B)1980
C)1985
D)1967
E)1990
- Any NBFC is is considered systemically important NBFC when its asset size is of Rs ____ or more.
A) Rs 100 Crore
B) Rs 500 Crore
C) Rs 250 Crore
D) Rs 750 Crore
E) Rs 600 Crore
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Option B
Explanation:
NBFCs whose asset size is of Rs 500 cr or more as per last audited balance sheet are considered as systemically important NBFCs.
- Nasscom, the IT industry body, has signed a partnership with which government of under which the two sides will co-invest in creating a IT Corridor?
A)USA
B)Japan
C)UK
D)Australia
E)Canada
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Option B
Explanation:
Nasscom, the IT industry body, has signed a partnership with the government of hiroshima under which the two sides will co-invest in creating a Japan-India IT Corridor.
- As per Asian Development Bank Report,which country has most outward migrants in 2017?
A)Japan
B)India
C)Australia
D)USA
E)France
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Option B
Explanation:
Most of the international migrants in 2017 were from India, followed by China and Bangladesh, an Asian Development Bank report titled “Asian Economic Integration Report 2018”said. The report further said as many as one third of international migrants were from Asia in 2017.
- When is World Development Information Day celebrated?
A)28 November
B)23 August
C)26 October
D)24 October
E)20 December
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Option D
Explanation:
The main aim of this day is to disseminate information and mobilize public opinion, particularly among young people, in order to create awareness of the problems of development, promoting efforts in the sphere of international cooperation for development.
- What is the present interest rate in National Savings Certificates (NSC) Scheme?
A) 7.6%
B) 7.7%
C) 7.8%
D) 7.5%
E) 7.4%
- The International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs(STAPCOR-2018) was held in which state?
A)Gujarat
B)Sikkim
C)Lakshadweep
D)Andaman and Nicobar Islands
E) Tripura
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Option C
Explanation:
The International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs(STAPCOR-2018) with theme “Reef for Life”was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr.Harsh Vardhan at Bangaram coral Island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
- The Union Cabinet approved an agreement signed with which organization for cooperation in the social and labour sphere?
A)BRICS
B)ADB
C)World Bank
D)AIIB
E)IMF
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Option A
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved an agreement signed among BRICS Nations for cooperation in the social and labour sphere.
- Who was promoted as FIH International Technical Official by the FIH Officials Committee?
A)Ashwani Kumar
B)Manoj Sinha
C)Rohini Bopanna
D)Arijit Sinha
E) DP Kohli
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Option C
Explanation:
Hockey India congratulated Rohini Bopanna on being promoted as FIH International Technical Official by the FIH Officials Committee.
- All rounder Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from the international cricket.He hails from which country?
A)New Zealand
B)South Africa
C)Australia
D)West Indies
E)Bangladesh
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Option D
Explanation:
West Indies all rounder Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from the international cricket.
- The Global Agriculture Leadership Summit 2018 opened in which city?
A)Lucknow
B)Mumbai
C)New Delhi
D)Pune
E)Haryana
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Option C
Explanation:
The Global Agriculture Leadership Summit 2018 opened in NewDelhi.The theme of the 2-day summit is, “Connecting Farmers to Market”.
- As per Supreme Court order, no Bharat Stage IV vehicle shall be sold across the country with effect from which year?
A)2020
B)2019
C)2025
D)2022
E)2015
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Option A
Explanation:
The Supreme Court said that no Bharat Stage IV vehicle shall be sold across the country with effect from April 1,2020.
- Which body has won the UN Award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development?
A)Energy Star
B)Invest India
C)India Energy
D)EESL
E)BARC
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Option B
Explanation:
Invest India , the country’s investment promotion body, has won the UN Award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development.
- The first edition of North East Olympic Games 2018 held in which city?
A)Tripura
B)Gangtok
C)Imphal
D)Guwahati
E)Meghalaya
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Option C
Explanation:
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh declared open the first edition of North East Olympic Games 2018 at main Stadium Khuman Lampak Sports Complex,Imphal.
- Who have been elected as the new President of Ethiopia?
A)Scott Morrison
B)Meles Zenawi
C)Abiy Ahmed
D)Sahle Work Zewde
E) John Fru
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Option D
Explanation:
Eitiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle Work Zewde as the country’s first female president.
- What is the maximum deposit allowed under National Savings Certificates (NSC) Scheme(5 years short term)?
A) Rs 5 lakh
B) Rs 10 lakh
C) Rs 15 lakh
D) No such limit
E) Rs 20 lakh
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Option D
Explanation:
Minimum Deposit : Rs. 100/-
Maximum Deposit : No Limit
- Veteran Na.Muthuswamy passed away in Chennai.He was related to which profession?
A)Politics
B)Journalist
C)Theatre
D)Sports
E)Writer
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Option C
Explanation:
Veteran theatre personality Na.Muthuswamy, founder of avant-garde theatre group “Koothu-p-pattarai”passed away in Chennai.
