GA Revision Questions for LIC and NHB and other exams.
- As per the report of The Economist Intelligence Unit,India economy will grow at how much percent in 2019-20?
A)7.4 percent
B)7.2 percent
C)7.1 percent
D) 7.5 percent
E) 7.9 percent
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Option B
Explanation:
Indian economy will grow below its potential in 2019-20, said a report from the Hong Kong-based The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) while warning it is set to lower its own current estimate of 7.2 per cent for the country’s GDP growth rate in its next forecast round.
- The Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship held in which city/UT?
A)Bhopal
B)Indore
C)Gandhinagar
D)Ahmedabad
E)Gwalior
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Option C
Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and also presented the 10th Biennial National Grassroots Innovation Awards in Gnadhinagar.
- The exercise Varuna takes place between India and which other country?
A)Russia
B)France
C)USA
D)Indonesia
E)Italy
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Option B
Explanation:
France welcomed the two-part Varuna bilateral exercise with India, calling it a “swift development” of bilateral relations in the maritime security. The first phase of the exercise, namely Varuna 19.1, began off Goa’s coast on May 1 and is scheduled to culminate on May 10.
- Where is the HQ of Gruh Finance?
A)Chennai
B)Ahmedabad
C)Mumbai
D)Delhi
E)Kolkata
- Recently Aegean Life Insurance Company launched a Smart digital insurance product in partnership with which company?
A)Paytm
B)Mobikwik
C)Freecharge
D)PhonePe
E)GooglePay
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Option B
Explanation:
In a bid to enable financial inclusion and ease of buying for the Indian masses, Aegon Life Insurance, pioneer of digital insurance in India and MobiKwik, India’s leading FinTech Company; have joined hands to launch an Rs 20 smart digital insurance product.
- What is credit rating used for?
A) To rate the borrower while giving loans
B) To rate Bank while taking loans
C) To rate customer while giving Forex loans
D) To rate a customer before giving a home loan
E) None of these
- Which state won Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy at the Holkar Stadium in Indore?
A)Maharshtra
B)Uttar Pradesh
C)Karnataka
D)Mizoram
E)Chattisgarh
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Option C
Explanation:
Karnataka defeated Maharashtra to win their maiden Syed Mustaq Ali Trophy at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
- According to a recent report,which company displaced Apple Inc to claim no 2 spot in smartphones maker in first quarter?
A)Oppo
B)Huawei
C)Samsung
D)Mi
E)Vivo
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Option B
Explanation:
Huawei Technologies Co. overtook Apple Inc. to claim the No. 2 spot in smartphones in the first quarter, moving a step closer to its avowed ambition of displacing Samsung at the top of the market. The networking giant, shrugging off a barrage of accusations that it aids Chinese espionage (which it’s repeatedly denied), grew shipments 50 percent from a year earlier, research firm IDC estimates.
- Where is the HQ of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union?
A)Geneva
B)Rome
C)Bangkok
D)Kuala Lampur
E)Singapore
- Where is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank (ADB) situated?
A) Shanghai, China
B) Manila, Philippines
C) Naypyidaw, Myanmar
D) Rome, Italy
E) Shanghai, China
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Option B
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966, which is headquartered in the Ortigas Center located in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Which bank got approval to acquire Gruh Finance?
A)ICICI Bank
B)Federal Bank
C)IDBI Bank
D)Bandhan Bank
E)HDFC Bank
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Option D
Explanation:
Bandhan bank said it has received no objection from the RBI for the proposed acquisition of Gruh Finance.
- Which country’s parliament is first in the world to declare climate change emergency?
A)USA
B)UK
C)Russia
D)Canada
E)Japan
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Option B
Explanation:
The UK parliament became the first national legislative body in the world to declare a climate change “emergency”. The historic move closely follows Extinction Rebellion protests that blocked traffic in key parts of central London.
- The two day national convention of war Decorated India began at which city/UT?
A)Pune
B)Mumbai
C)New Delhi
D)Chandigarh
E)Kolkata
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Option D
Explanation:
The two day national convention of war Decorated India began at the Manekshaw Auditorium in Chandimandir, the HQ of the Western Command in Chandigarh.
- Where is the HQ of Huawei?
A)New Delhi
B)Shenzhen
C)Beijing
D)Tokyo
E)Singapore
- Recently,Coorg Arabica Coffee was given GI tag.It is grown in which state?
A)Karnataka
B)Mizoram
C)Kerala
D)Assam
E)Telangana
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Option A
Explanation:
Geographical Indication(GI) tags have been granted to Coorg Arabica Coffee,Wayaanad Robusta Coffee,Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee,Araku Valley Arabica Coffee and Bababudangiris Arabica Coffee,by GI Registry.
- Recently RBI announced to issue Rs 20 currency new denominations notes.What will be the colour of the note?
A)Pale Yellow
B)Greenish Yellow
C)Purple
D)Light Green
E)Sky Blue
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Option B
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs. 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, bearing the signature of Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, Reserve Bank of India.
- Where did Ali Aliev Wrestling Tournament held?
A)Vietnam
B)China
C)Russia
D)India
E)Sri Lanka
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Option C
Explanation:
World number one Bajrang Punia has become the first Indian to win gold at the Ali Aliev wrestling tournament after defeating Viktor Rassadin of Russia in the 65 kg freestyle in Kapiisk, Russia.
- Where will the 5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness will be held?
A)Beijing
B)Kathmandu
C)NewYork
D)New Delhi
E)Dhaka
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Option B
Explanation:
The 5th Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness was Kathmandu, Nepal. The theme of this summit is “Media Solutions for Sustainable Future: Saving Lives, Building Resilient Communities”.
- Actress Deepika Padukone,Priyanka Chopra and which other Actress has won Instagrammers of the Year 2019?
A)Katrina Kaif
B)Rakul Preet
C)Sara Ali Khan
D)Disha Patani
E)Neha Dhupia
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Option C
Explanation:
Actresses Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone and Sara Ali Khan have won Instagrammers of the Year 2019, which acknowledges Instagram’s most engaging community members across the country. The winners represent individuals who have best embraced Instagram, by using its Stickers, Stories, Feed, Live and IGTV.
- Recently Rama Sengupta Paul passed away.She was related to which profession?
A)Social Activist
B)Artist
C)Philosopher
D)Mountaineer
E)Writer
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Option D
Explanation:
A pall of gloom descended on the mountaineering fraternity as veteran lady mountaineer of the country Rama Sengupta Paul, who led the first successful all-women expedition to Kedarnath Dome in Garhwal Himalaya, passed away following a cardiac arrest at a city hospital in Kolkata.