GA Revision Questions for LIC and NHB and other exams.
- Which state announced announced Rs 9000 each to the farmers with less than 5 acres land under Annadata Sukhibhava Scheme 2019?
A)Telangana
B)Andhra Pradesh
C)Odisha
D)Bihar
E)West Bengal
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Option B
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced Rs 9000 each to the farmers with less than 5 acres land under Annadata Sukhibhava Scheme 2019. Farmers having land more than 5 acres,will be given Rs 10000.
- Which company acquired Silicon Valley data migration company Alooma ?
A)Amazon
B)Google
C)Microsoft
D)IBM
E)TCS
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Option B
Explanation:
Google announced that it will acquire Silicon Valley data migration company Alooma to grow its cloud business service in its latest efforts to compete with its rivals Amazon and Microsoft
- Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) approved KUSUM scheme.What does “S”stands in KUSUM?
A)Samidhan
B)Suraksha
C)Samasya
D)Sahoyog
E)Samjhauta
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Option B
Explanation:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) approved two schemes for promotion of solar power one for the agriculture sector and the other for rooftops. The long-pending KUSUM scheme(Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) was approved by the CCEA.
- Which country clinched the Hero Gold Cup crown 2019?
A)Nepal
B)Bhutan
C)India
D)Myanmar
E)Bangladesh
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Option D
Explanation:
Myanmar clinched the Hero Gold Cup crown in style, edging Nepal 3-1 in the final at the kalinga stadium in Bhubaneshwar.
- What is the minimum amount required to get open a Savings Account in Post Office?
A) Account can be opened with Nil Amount
B) Rs 10
C) Rs 50
D) Rs 20
E) Rs 40
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Option D
Explanation:
Rs 20
There is no maximum limit to be deposited in Account.
- The Indian Air Force(IAF) demonstrated its full spectrum combat and fire capabilities during “Exercise Vayu Shakti-2019”in which state/UT?
A)Jammu and Kashmir
B)Gujarat
C)Punjab
D)Rajasthan
E)Uttrakhand
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Option D
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force(IAF) demonstrated its full spectrum combat and fire capabilities during “Exercise Vayu Shakti-2019” in Pokaran firing range close to Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan.
- Which city organized the Nepal India Franchise Investment Summit?
A)Patan
B)Kathmandu
C)New Delhi
D)Mumbai
E)Beijing
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Option B
Explanation:
Nepal is set to organize the Nepal India Franchise Investment Summit starting from May 15
- Where is the HQ of Policyx.com?
A)Chennai
B)Delhi
C)Gurugram
D)Noida
E)Kolkata
- In a Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) Account, at least _____ transaction of deposit or withdrawal in _____ financial years is necessary to keep the account active.
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 3
D) 2, 1
E)3,4
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Option B
Explanation:
At least one transaction of deposit or withdrawal in three financial years is necessary to keep the account active.
- RailTel Corporation of India ltd., a Mini Ratna CPSU under the Ministry of Railways, has successfully completed work of turning how many stations into free WiFi zones?
A)1000
B)1500
C)2000
D)2500
E)3200
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Option A
Explanation:
RailTel Corporation of India ltd., a Mini Ratna CPSU under the Ministry of Railways, has successfully completed work of turning 1000 railway stations across the country into Free Wi-Fi zones.
- Which company has launched fact checking feature to combat fake news and rumours?
A)WeChat
B)WhatsApp
C)Facebook
D)Twitter
E)Telegram
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Option B
Explanation:
Whatsapp launched India focused fact checking feature to combat fake news and rumours starting with the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. The messaging platform said that its Indian users, numbering more than 200 million, can now report uncertain information or rumours they have received to a WhatsApp number (+91-9643-000-888) and check its authenticity.
- Recently,Australian sporting icon Tim Cahill announced his retirement.He was related to which sports?
A)Cricket
B)Football
C)Tennis
D)Baseball
E)Badminton
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Option B
Explanation:
After four World Cups, an illustrious club career and having risen to the rank of Australian sporting icon Tim Cahill has officially quit professional football.
- Which state’s chief electoral officer launched the Enajori initiative?
A)Manipur
B)Assam
C)Mizoram
D)Meghalaya
E)Tripura
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Option B
Explanation:
Assam Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Sahu launched the Enajori initiative in Guwahati.
- According to Fitch,at how much percent India will grow in fiscal year ending March 2020?
A)6.0%
B)7.2%
C)6.6%
D)6.8%
E)5.8%
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Option D
Explanation:
Fitch Ratings kept India’s Sovereign rating unchanged at the lowest investment grade of BBB-with a stable outlook. Fitch expects growth of 6.8 percent in the fiscal year ending March 2020 and 7.1 percent in FY 21supported by accommodative monetary policy, easing of bank regulations and government spending.
- According to a government-appointed expert committee, they have proposed doubling the national level minimum wage for a worker in the country to how much amount?
A)Rs 9850
B)Rs 9450
C)Rs 9250
D)Rs 9750
E) Rs 9142
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Option D
Explanation:
A government-appointed expert committee has proposed doubling the national level minimum wage for a worker in the country to Rs 9750 a month, up from a floor of Rs 4,576 at present.
- Which state’s Tashigang village is now the highest polling station in the world?
A)Himachal Pradesh
B)Uttrakhand
C)J&K
D)West Bengal
E)Haryana
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Option A
Explanation:
Tucked away deep in trans-Himalayas, Tashigang,a small Himachal Pradesh village at an altitude of 15256 feet, is now the highest polling station in the world. The polling station falls in Buddhist-dominated Lahaul-Spiti, one of the 17 assembly segments that form the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, the second largest constituency in India.
- Who has been honored with the the “Dr Litt in astrology” by National American University,USA?
A)Akansha Jain
B)Usha Thorat
C)Jaya Shastri
D)Sohini Sastri
E) Shubhra Singh
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Option D
Explanation:
Indian astrologer Dr Sohini Sastri has been honored with the the “Dr Litt in astrology” by National American University,USA.
- According to Open Signal,which city has topped the list of 50 cities in India in terms of 4G availability?
A)Kanpur
B)Dhanbad
C)Nashik
D)Pune
E)Indore
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Option B
Explanation:
In terms of 4G availability,Dhanbad in Jharkhand has topped the list of 50 cities in India, London-based wireless coverage mapping company Open Signal said.
- Where is the HQ of Fitch Ratings?
A)Paris
B)Washington DC
C)New York
D)London
E)UAE
- Recently, Valery Bykovsky passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Professor
B)Social activist
C)Poet
D)Space Pioneer
E)Literature
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Option D
Explanation:
Valery Bykovsky, , who was the 11th person to venture into space and who held the unbroken record for the longest solo spaceflight, has died aged 84. He first flew aboard a Vostok 5 spacecraft in June 1963 and would go on to take part in two more USSR missions.
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