GA Revision Questions for IBPS PO/Clerk, LIC Assistant and Other exams.
- The 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII) was inaugurated in which city?
A)NewDelhi
B)Mumbai
C)Chennai
D)Lucknow
E)Kolkata
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OptionA
Explanation:
The 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII) was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in New Delhi. The conference was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, ISI-CAS, FAO, the USDA, ADB, World Bank, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eurostat, AfDB and various other organizations. Bill Gates was the chief guest.
- How much percent of respondents were view of India that it is getting easier to do business in India according to UK India Business Council Annual Doing Business Report?
A)64%
B)51%
C)52%
D)56%
E)50%
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Option D
Explanation:
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) released its 5th annual Doing Business in India Report. The report is based on the results of extensive discussions, including a roundtable in London with Union Commerce Minister PiyushGoyal, and a survey that captured the views of UK companies and higher education institutions on the operating environment in India and their reform priorities.
- As per study of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food &PD,which city topped the ranking released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for quality of tap water?
A)Lucknow
B)Delhi
C)Chennai
D)Mumbai
E)Jaipur
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Option D
Explanation:
As per the study was under directions of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food & PD to check the quality of piped drinking water being supplied in the country in keeping with the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission, Mumbai topped the ranking released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for quality of tap water.
- Where is the HQ of Competition Commnission of India?
A)Chennai
B)Lucknow
C)Mumbai
D)NewDelhi
E)Kolkata
- Who launched the BharatiyaPoshanKrishiKosh (BPKK) along with Bill Gates?
A)Ramesh Pokhiriyal
B)Narendra Modi
C)SmritiIrani
D)ThawarchandGehlot
E)Amit Shah
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Option C
Explanation:
Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Textiles, SmritiIrani, along with Bill Gates, co-chair of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, launched the BharatiyaPoshanKrishiKosh (BPKK).
- Recently Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde has been sworn-in as which Chief Justice of India?
A)46th
B)48th
C)47th
D)49th
E)50th
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Option C
Explanation:
Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde has been sworn-in as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Ram NathKovind. New CJI, Bobde, has succeeded Justice Ranjan Gogoi who retired on November 17 after remaining in office for over 13 months.
- Which state government announced that the “Sand Week” from Nov 14 ?
A)Odisha
B)Andhra Pradesh
C)Haryana
D)Sikkim
E)Manipur
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Option B
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh government announced that the “Sand Week” would be conducted from November 14th to 21st, to overcome sand crisis in the State.
- Which metro corporation wins 2 awards at Urban Mobility India Conference?
A)Lucknow
B)Chennai
C)Mumbai
D)Delhi
E)Kolkata
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Option D
Explanation:
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been conferred with two awards for its commendable initiatives in promoting the metro as a green and sustainable mode of transport among the masses.
- In which city, India’s first elephant memorial was build?
A)Lucknow
B)Nashik
C)Mathura
D)Kanpur
E)Kolkata
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Option C
Explanation:
In a unique and heartfelt tribute to honour elephants that lost their lives to illegal trafficking, abuse and cruelty, India-based conservation charity Wildlife SOS unveiled the country’s first elephant memorial in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The memorial symbolises the sacrifice of these gentle giants who lost their lives while suffering brutality at the hands of humans.
- The ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) was held in which city?
A)Bangkok
B)NewDelhi
C)Beijing
D)Tokyo
E)Colombo
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OptionA
Explanation:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus) and the opening ceremony of Defence and Security 2019 Exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Which state government launched a toll-free number 14500 to register complaints or irregularities around sand hoarding, pricing and smuggling?
A)Maharashtra
B)Madhya Pradesh
C)Andhra Pradesh
D)Bihar
E)Tamil Nadu
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Option C
Explanation:
In a bid to curb sand smuggling, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a toll-free number 14500 to register complaints or irregularities around sand hoarding, pricing and smuggling.
- which state government has launched online registration portal to facilitate setting up of new MSME units?
A)Gujarat
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Madhya Pradesh
D)Sikkim
E)Meghalaya
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OptionA
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched an online registration portal to facilitate setting up of new MSME units.
- Where is the HQ of Association of South East Asian Nations?
A)Jakarta
B)Bangkok
C)NewDelhi
D)Tokyo
E)Singapore
- In which city, North India’s first sugar mill which will produce ethanol direct from sugarcane was established?
A)Kanpur
B)Gorakhpur
C)Lucknow
D)Noida
E)Mumbai
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Option B
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated North India’s first sugar mill which will produce ethanol direct from sugarcane.
- Which country has conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-1?
A)Afghanistan
B)Nepal
C)Pakistan
D)Israel
E)Iraq
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Option C
Explanation:
Pakistan has conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-1. The launch was aimed at testing the operational readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) ensuring Pakistan’s credible minimum deterrence.
- Recently the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of the BNP Paribas mutual fund with which bank mutual fund?
A)Bank of Baroda
B)IDBI
C)SBI
D)Canara Bank
E)ICICI Bank
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OptionA
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of the BNP Paribas (BNPP) Mutual Fund and the Baroda (BOB) Mutual Fund, under the Competition Act, 2002.
- Which payment bank announced plans with ICICI Lombard to aim deeper insurance penetration?
A)Fino Payments Bank
B)Paytm Payments Bank
C)Airtel Payments Bank
D)India Post Payments Bank
E)None of these
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OptionA
Explanation:
ICICI Lombard and Fino Payments Bank announced plans to take insurance deeper into the hinterlands of the country by leveraging technology-enabled platforms to harness customer reach.
- Where is the HQ of ICICI Lombard?
A)Mumbai
B)Chennai
C)NewDelhi
D)Pune
E)Kolkata
- Which country lifted the FIFA Under-17 World Cup trophy?
A)Brazil
B)Mexico
C)Argentina
D)India
E)Sri Lanka
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OptionA
Explanation:
Brazil secured a 2-1 win over Mexico in the final to lift the FIFA Under-17 World Cup trophy held in Brazil. With this victory, Brazil have taken their World Cup titles tally to four.
- Recently Vashishtha Narayan Singh has passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Author
B)Social Activist
C)Philosopher
D)Mathematician
E)Physicist
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Option D
Explanation:
Renowned mathematician Vashishtha Narayan Singh has passed away after prolonged illness. He was 74. The 74-year-old is said to have challenged Einstein’s theory of relativity. Born on April 2, 1942, Vashishtha Narayan Singh had been suffering from schizophrenia for 40 years.
