GA Revision for IBPS PO/Clerk, Canara Bank – 296

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

  1. Where is the hq of National Housing bank?
    A)Nashik
    B)Kolkata
    C)New Delhi
    D)Mumbai
    E)Gurgaon
    View Answer
    Option C

  2. Which day is observed as “Police Commemoration Day”?
    A)Oct 10
    B)Oct 17
    C)Oct 21
    D)Oct 15
    E)Oct 20
    View Answer
    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.
  3. Which organization has won the “ISSA Good Practice Award” for Administrative Solution for Coverage Extension at the “Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific”held at Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia?
    A)NABARD
    B)ESIC
    C)PNB
    D)SBI
    E)RBI
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:

    The Employees State Insurance Corporation has won the “ISSA Good Practice Award” for Administrative Solution for Coverage Extension at the “Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific”held at Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
  4. Which state will host blind triangular series between India,England and SriLanka, slated to commence on 8 October?
    A)Jharkhand
    B)Goa
    C)Maharashtra
    D)Uttar Pradesh
    E)Chattisgarh
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:

    Goa is gearing up to witness the blind triangular series between India,England and SriLanka, slated to commence on 8 October at the Goa Cricket Association Alto Porvorim.
  5. 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)YouToo
    View Answer
    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.
  6. World Shooting Para Sports Trap Championship 2018 is being held in which country?
    A)UK
    B)France
    C)Iran
    D)Italy
    E)Japan
    View Answer
    Option D
    Explanation:

    While Indian contingent was fighting it out in the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, the Indian troika of para shooters comprising Harshit Tiwari,Rajveer Singh Sekhon and Balendu Singh scripted history as they clinched India’s first medal, a silver in 2018 World Shooting Para Sports Trap Championship being held in Lonato,Italy.
  7. 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)New York
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:

    The 7th meeting of education ministers of member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) was held in Astana.
  8. According to World Bank,India to grow by how much percent in 2018-19 fiscal?
    A)7.6 percent
    B)7.8 percent
    C)7.3 percent
    D)7.5 percent
    E)7.7 percent
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:

    Growth in India is firming up and projected to accelerate to 7.3 percent in the 2018-19 fiscal and 7.5 percent in the next two years, the World Bank said.
  9. 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)Japan
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    The world’s longest sea bridge Hong Kong –Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will be thrown open for traffic on October 24.
  10. According to UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) report, planet will reach the crucial threshold of 1.5 degree celsius above pre-industrial levels by which year?
    A)2030
    B)2025
    C)2022
    D)2050
    E)2033
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) report said the planet will reach the crucial threshold of 1.5 degree celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2030, precipitating the risk of extreme drought, wildfires, floods and food shortages for hundreds of millions of people.
  11. 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)Badminton
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    Pacer Praveen Kumar announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect after 13 years of competitive cricket.
  12. Which state to set up anti terror force “Kavach”?
    A)Bihar
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Sikkim
    D)Haryana
    E)Jharkhand
    View Answer
    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.
  13. Which state government launched Unnati, a scheme to foster entrepreneurs working on rural and social impact technologies?
    A)Karnataka
    B)Madhya Pradesh
    C)Uttar Pradesh
    D)Bihar
    E)Gujarat
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    The Karnataka Government of Social Welfare has launched Unnati, a scheme to foster entrepreneurs working on rural and social impact technologies. As part of the scheme, the department will invest up to Rs 20 crore to create end-to-end support infrastructure for start-ups and entrepreneurs from a marginalised background.
  14. What is the currency of Hong Kong?
    A)Dollar
    B)Ruble
    C)Yuan
    D)Euro
    E)Pound
    View Answer
    Option A

  15. RBI issued guidelines for operating ETPs to transact in eligible instruments.What is “T” in ETPs?
    A)Trading
    B)Transact
    C)Trade
    D)Transaction
    E)Tradition
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    RBI issued guidelines for operating Electronic Trading Platforms(ETPs) to transact in eligible instruments. Trading on electronic platforms is being encouraged across the world as it enhances pricing transparency, processing efficiency and risk control.
  16. Sandeep Chaudhary ended India’s wait for a gold medal at the 2018 Para Asian Games in Indonesia.He is related to which sports?
    A)Tennis
    B)High Jumper
    C)Javelin Throw
    D)Swimmer
    E)Shuttler
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:

    Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary ended India’s wait for a gold medal at the 2018 Para Asian Games in Indonesia.
  17. The share of private investments in the infrastructure sector has fallen to a decadal low of how much percent in FY18?
    A)37%
    B)25%
    C)30%
    D)35%
    E)40%
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:

    The share of private investments in the infrastructure sector has fallen to a decadal low of around 25% in FY 18 steeply down from a high of 37 per cent in FY08, says a report.
  18. Where is the HQ of National Commisson for Women?
    A)Nagpur
    B)Chennai
    C)Pune
    D)New Delhi
    E)Mumbai
    View Answer
    Option D

  19. The National Housing Bank increased its refinance limit to how much amount to make more funds available to eligible housing finance companies?
    A)20000 cr
    B)25000 cr
    C)30000 cr
    D)40000 cr
    E)45000 cr
    View Answer
    Option C
    Explanation:

    The National Housing Bank increased its refinance limit to Rs 30,000 crore to make more funds available to eligible housing finance companies.
  20. Recently ,Vizag Prasad passed away.He was related to which of the following profession?
    A)Journalist
    B)Singer
    C)Sports
    D)Actor
    E)Writer
    View Answer
    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.

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