GA Revision for IBPS PO/Clerk, Canara Bank – 314

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

1. Which company has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance?
   A)IDBI Bank
   B)NABARD
   C)NIIF
   D)IBM
   E)RBI
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF) has acquired IDFC Infrastructure Finance, an infrastructure debt fund. This acquisition is the first investment from NIIF’s strategic fund.
   
2. RBI permitted banks to grant PCE to bonds issued by non banking financial companies(NBFCs) and Housing finance companies.What does “C” stands for in PCE?
   A)Credit
   B)Catalyst
   C)Cap
   D)Common
   E)Cost
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   RBI permitted banks to grant partial credit enhancement(PCE) to bonds issued by non banking financial companies(NBFCs) and Housing finance companies listed with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the National Housing Bank respectively.
   
3. Which country will host Formula One Race in April 2020?
   A)Vietnam
   B)France
   C)Seychelles
   D)Singapore
   E)Mauritius
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Vietnam will host a Formula One Race in April 2020.
   
4. When is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalist celebrated?
   A)4th Nov
   B)3rd Nov
   C)2nd Nov
   D)1st Nov
   E)5th Nov
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalist is a UN-recognized day observed annually on 2nd November.
   
5. Where is the HQ of Internet and Mobile Association of India?
   A)Lucknow
   B)Delhi
   C)Mumbai
   D)Kolkata
   E)Chennai
   
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   Option C
   

6. Banks were advised to initiate urgent steps to ensure electronic filing of cash transaction report (CTR) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR) to FIU-IND. What does I stand for in FIU?
   A) Independent
   B) International
   C) Investment
   D) Intelligence
   E) Information
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND)
   
7. PM Narendra Modi launched the Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) in which city?
   A)Mumbai
   B)New Delhi
   C)Lucknow
   D)Gorakhpur
   E)Ranchi
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched the Government’s Support and Outreach Initiative for Micro,Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The initiative will provide Small and Medium Enterprises easier access to credit, markets, improved cash flows and online loans up to Rs 1 crore in just 59 minutes.
   
8. Army Aviation Corps celebrated its which Raising Day on 1st November 2018?
   A)33rd
   B)32nd
   C)25th
   D)20th
   E)28th
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Army Aviation Corps celebrated its 33rd Raising Day on 1st November 2018.
   
9. Indian Air Force is organising a two day seminar on “Emerging Trends in aviation Engineering and Logistics(AVIAMAT-2018) in which city?
   A)Bhopal
   B)NewDelhi
   C)Gwalior
   D)Mumbai
   E)Bangalore
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Indian Air Force is organising a two day seminar on “Emerging Trends in aviation Engineering and Logistics(AVIAMAT-2018) at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi
   
10. Where is the HQ of Kaspersky Labs?
    A)USA
    B)UK
    C)France
    D)Russia
    E)New York
    
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    Option D
    

11. According to a report by UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization,how many people remain undernourished in Asia?
    A)486 million
    B)500 million
    C)520 million
    D)498 million
    E)450 million
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    An estimated 486 million people remain undernourished in Asia, according to a report launched by UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization.
    
12. NACH has been launched with an aim to consolidate multiple _____ systems running across the country
    A) ECS
    B) APB
    C) NEFT
    D) RTGS
    E) BBPS
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Electronic Clearing System (ECS)
    National Automated Clearing House (NACH) is a centralised system, launched with an aim to consolidate multiple ECS systems running across the country and provides a framework for the harmonization of standard & practices and removes local barriers/inhibitors.
    
13. President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Gyan Kumbh in which city?
    A)Gorakhpur
    B)Lucknow
    C)Rishikesh
    D)Haridwar
    E)Amritsar
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    President Ram Nath Kovind has stressed the need to impart quality education to the students. After inaugurating a two-day Gyan Kumbh at Patanjali Yogpeeth in Haridwar.
    
14. India signed agreement with which country for the construction of the Turga Pumped storage hydel power project at Purulia in West Bengal?
    A)China
    B)Japan
    C)Russia
    D)France
    E)Sri Lanka
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    India and Japan signed a Rs 1817 crore loan agreement for the construction of the Turga Pumped storage hydel power project at Purulia in West Bengal.
    
15. What is India’s rank globally in web borne threats according to Kaspersky Labs?
    A)2nd
    B)9th
    C)12th
    D)11th
    E)14th
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Globally, India ranks 12th when it comes to the dangers associated with surfing the web, according to a new report from Russia-based global cybersecurity firm Kapersky lab.
    
16. When is World Vegan Day celebrated?
    A)Nov 4th
    B)Nov 2nd
    C)Nov 1st
    D) Oct 31st
    E)Oct 20
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1 November.
    
17. Which ICGS, the 4th in the series of 98 M offshore patrol vessels(OPVs ,was launched at L&T Kattupalli,Chennai,TamilNadu?
    A)Vaksh
    B)Varsha
    C)Varaha
    D)Varuna
    E)Varun
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    ICGS Varaha,the 4th in the series of 98 M offshore patrol vessels(OPVs) of Indian Coast Guard, was launched at L&T Kattupalli,Chennai,TamilNadu.
    
18. Senior batsman Azhar Ali announced his retirement from limited overs cricket.He plays for which country?
    A)England
    B)Pakistan
    C)India
    D)Afghanistan
    E)Bangladesh
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Senior Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali announced his retirement from limited overs cricket in order to concentrate fully on Test cricket.
    
19. According to Ola Mobility Institute,which city leads in Ease of Moving Index,2018 with the most affordable public transport?
    A)Chennai
    B)Kolkata
    C)Lucknow
    D)Mumbai
    E)Hyderabad
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Ola Mobility Institute, the research and outreach arm of Ola, one of the world’s largest ride-hailing platforms released India’s first Ease of Moving Index,2018. As part of report findings, Kolkata ranks the highest in terms of affordability of public transportation with 80% of commuters finding Kolkata’s public transport reasonable and affordable.
    
20. Which country will host the 23rd edition of the World Corporate Games?
    A)Afghanistan
    B)Qatar
    C)Australia
    D)USA
    E)Iraq
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Qatar will host the 23rd edition of the World Corporate Games next year, which will provide an opportunity for corporations around the world to showcase their competitive prowess through sports.