GA Revision for LIC and NHB – 432

GA Revision Questions for LIC and NHB and other exams.

1. Which state launched scheme “Jalamrutha”?
   A)Uttrakhand
   B)UP
   C)Sikkim
   D)Karnataka
   E)Haryana
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   “Jalamrutha”, an ambitious water conservation scheme was launched by Karnataka chief minister, HD Kumaraswamy, at a programme organized by rural development and panchayat raj department at Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan in Bengaluru.
   
2. 79th Indian History Congress to be held in which city?
   A)Indore
   B)Raipur
   C)Bhopal
   D)Vadodara
   E)Mumbai
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   After Pune University allegedly backed out, the Congress government in MP has decided to host the 79th Indian History Congress in Bhopal beginning February 26.
   
3. 4th International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sector will be held in which city/UT?
   A)Chennai
   B)Bengaluru
   C)New Delhi
   D)Mumbai
   E)Hyderabad
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   The Department of Pharmaceuticals,Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers along with FICCI,is organizing the 4th International Conference on Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sector on 18th-19th Feb,2019 in Bengaluru.
   
4. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan launched an anthem as a part of a campaign to make plastic free India by which year?
   A)2030
   B)2020
   C)2025
   D)2022
   E)2024
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:
   Union Minister Harsh Vardhan launched an anthem as a part of a campaign to make plastic free by 2022, and stressed on strengthening plastic waste management and recycling ecosystem in the country.
   
5. Jio Payments Bank Ltd is a joint venture between Reliance Industries Ltd and which among the following banks?
   A) Yes Bank
   B) Bank of India
   C) State Bank of India
   D) ICICI Bank
   E) Punjab National Bank
   
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   Option C
   

6. Where is the HQ of Indian Trade Promotion Organisation?
   A)Pune
   B)Chennai
   C)Mumbai
   D)New Delhi
   E)Kolkata
   
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   Option D
   

7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial in which city/UT?
   A)Mumbai
   B)New Delhi
   C)Chennai
   D)Lucknow
   E)Indore
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:
   Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National War Memorial and slammed the previous governments for delaying the project to honour India’s bravehearts. PM Modi paid his tribute to the brave soldiers, who lost their lives in Pulwama terror attack and all those bravehearts who have sacrificed their lives for protecting India.
   
8. Recently,what is the position of RBI in holding of the gold worldwide?
   A)5th
   B)6th
   C)10th
   D)8th
   E)7th
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:
   RBI, which added 6.5 tonnes of gold to its reserves in January, taking its total holding forming part of its foreign exchange reserves to 607 tonne,, is set to become the 10th largest holder of the metal worldwide, displacing the Netherlands.
   
9. Which state CM launched a helpline”1905” for quick redressal of public complaints?
   A)Uttrakhand
   B)Uttar Pradesh
   C)Odisha
   D)Haryana
   E)Gujarat
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:
   Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat launched a helpline at the IT Park in Dehradun for quick redressal of public complaints
   
10. The securities offered for substitution by the market participants shall be of similar market value based on the latest prices published by the FIMMDA. What does D stands for in FIMMDA?
    A) Derivatives
    B) Dividend
    C) Differential
    D) Dynamic
    E) Different
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India
    
11. Which country has been designated as guest of honour at the Paris Book fair in 2020?
    A)Indonesia
    B)India
    C)China
    D)Maldives
    E)Singapore
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    In a bid to strengthen Indo-French ties, India has been designated as the guest of honour at the Paris Book Fair in 2020, while France will be the guest country at the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) in 2022. The announcement was made by the nodal agency – National Book Trust (NBT).
    
12. 14th Agricultural Science Congress held in which city/UT?
    A)Kolkata
    B)Pune
    C)Mumbai
    D)New Delhi
    E)Bhopal
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    14th Agricultural Science Congress organized by the National Academy of Agricultural Science(NAAS) in association with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and ICAR held in New Delhi on the theme “Innovations for Agricultural Transformation”.
    
13. The 12th Asian Airgun Championships held in which city?
    A)Beijing
    B)Tokyo
    C)Taipei
    D)Mumbai
    E)Colombo
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Young pistol shooters Manu Bhaker and Saurabh Chaudhary picked up their second gold medals each as India continued their domination at the 12th Asian Airgun Championships in Taoyuan, Taipei.
    
14. The indigenously developed Pinaka guided rocket system was successfully test fired in which state by DRDO?
    A)Punjab
    B)Gujarat
    C)Rajasthan
    D)Telangana
    E)Tamil Nadu
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    The indigenously developed Pinaka guided rocket system was successfully test fired at Pokharan desert in Rajasthan, in a boost to artillery capability of the Army. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit comprising of an advanced navigation and control system.
    
15. How much interest to be carried out on Kisan Vikas patra in the April-June quarter?
    A)8.0%
    B)6.6%
    C)7.2%
    D)7.7%
    E)9.1%
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The government has kept the interest rates on small savings schemes, including NSC and PPF, unchanged for the April-June quarter. Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC) will continue to carry an annual interest rate of 8 per cent, while Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) will give a yield of 7.7 per cent and mature in 112 months.
    
16. What is the currency of Indonesia?
    A)Rupiah
    B)Rufiyaa
    C)Yen
    D)Rupee
    E)Riel
    
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    Option A
    

17. GAIL India have signed an MoU with which organisation for cooperation in the development of solar power projects ?
    A)SAIL
    B)BHEL
    C)BEL
    D)TCS
    E)HAL
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Maharatna public sector units GAIL India Ltd and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the development of solar power projects.
    
18. The exercise “Al Nagah III” is between India and which other country?
    A)Saudi Arabia
    B)Oman
    C)Afghanistan
    D)Maldives
    E)Malaysia
    
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Exercise Al Nagah III , third in the series of bilateral joint exercise between India and Oman began in Jabel Al Akhdar Mountains in Oman.The exercise will see both the armies exchanging expertise and experience in tactics, weapon handling and firing, with an aim to enhance interoperability in counterterrorist operations in semi urban mountainous terrain.
    
19. Recently, how many varieties of Indian coffee have been awarded GI tag that will enhance its visibility globally ?
    A)5
    B)6
    C)7
    D)8
    E)4
    
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    5 varieties of Indian coffee have been awarded Geographical Indication (GI), a move that will enhance their visibility globally and allow growers to get the right value.
    
20. Recently, Prafulla Rajguru passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Sports
    B)Poet
    C)Actor
    D)Journalist
    E)Director
    
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Veteran journalist and academician Prafulla Rajguru passed away at a hospital in Jorhat (Assam). He was 82. Rajguru had retired as the head of the department of English from DCB Girls College in Jorhat in 1997.