GA Revision for NIACL Assistant, IBPS RRB PO/Clerk, Indian Bank – Set 212

GA Revision Questions for RBI Grade B 2018, NIACL Assistant 2018, IBPS RRB 2018, Indian Bank 2018 and other exams.

  1. Which state government has signed MoU with Microsoft on digital literacy?
    A)Maharashtra
    B)Uttar Pradesh
    C)Odisha
    D)Rajasthan
    E)Gujarat
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    Option D
    Explanation:

    As part of this agreement with the Rajasthan government’s Department of College Education, Microsoft will train a total of 9,500 students and 500 faculty members from 50 colleges in the state in four months.
  2. Foreign banks with 20 branches and above have to achieve the Total Priority Sector Target by a maximum of ?
    A) March 31, 2020
    B) March 31, 2019
    C) March 31, 2018
    D) March 31, 2021
    E) March 31, 2022
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    Option C
    Explanation:

    Foreign banks with 20 branches and above have to achieve the Total Priority Sector Target within a maximum period of five years starting from April 1, 2013 and ending on March 31, 2018 as per the action plans submitted by them and approved by RBI.
    While for foreign banks with less than 20 branches to be achieved in a phased manner by 2020 .
  3. Who won Indonesia Open Badminton Tournament?
    A)Viktor Axelson
    B)Lin Dan
    C)Lee Chong Wei
    D)Kento Momota
    E) Kimi Raikkoenen
    D)Nico Rosberg
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    Option D
    Explanation:

    Japan’s Kento Momota defeated Danish world No 1 Viktor Axelsen 21-14, 21-9 to win the won Indonesia Open Badminton Tournament, a BWF Tour 1000 event.
  4. Who became the first Indian to win gold in FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup at Turkey?
    A)Yogeshwar Dutt
    B)Siddharth Nigam
    C)Dipa Karmakar
    D)Aruna Reddy
    E)Hima Das
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    Option C
    Explanation:

    Dipa Karmakar clinched the gold medal in the vault event of . FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup at Mersin,Turkey.
  5. PM Narendra Modi will unveil the Statue of Unity on October 31 in which region?
    A)Patan
    B)Kevadiya
    C)Anand
    D)Valsad
    E)Murti
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    Option B
    Explanation:

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Statue of Unity on October 31,the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  6. MSME is defined under which act?
    A) MSME Act, 2004
    B) MSMED Act, 2006
    C) MSMED Act, 1999
    D) MSME Act, 2001
    E) MSME Act. 2008
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    Option B
    Explanation:

    MSME has been defined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006
  7. Which Expressway is to be renamed as “Atal Path” in the memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
    A)Bundelkhand Expressway
    B)Agra Expressway
    C)Lucknow-Agra Expressway
    D)Nagpur Expressway
    E) Yamuna Expressway
    View Answer
    Option A
    Explanation:

    In a tribute to former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Yogi Adityanath led BJP government has decided to name proposed Bundelkhand Expressway as “Atal Path” in the memory of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Expressway will pass through Bateshwar, Agra, the ancestral village of the former PM.
  8. Which team defeated India in the annals of world kabaddi semi finals of the 18th Asian Games?
    A)Pakistan
    B)Iran
    C)Iraq
    D)Bangladesh
    E)Sri Lanka
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:

    Iran scripted history in the annals of world kabaddi by stunning India 27-18 in the semi finals of the 18th Asian Games.This is the first time since the traditional rural sport was included in the Asian Games in 1990 that the Indian men’s team will not take home the gold.
  9. When was National Green Tribunal(NGT) established?
    A)2015
    B)2010
    C)2013
    D)2014
    E)2016
    View Answer
    Option B

  10. Which IIT has launched an exclusive incubator to boost the chip design sector?
    A)IIT Mumbai
    B)IIT Hyderabad
    C)IIT Kanpur
    D)IIT BHU
    E)IIT Kharagpur
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    Option B
    Explanation:

    The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has launched an exclusive incubator to boost the chip design sector.
  11. India won how many medals in WUSHU at 18th Asian Games 2018?
    A)1
    B)4
    C)3
    D)5
    E)6
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    Option B
    Explanation:

    Naorem Roshibini Devi, Santosh Kumar, Surya Bhanu Partap Singh and Narender Grewal lost in semifinal bouts but in the process gave the Indian team an unprecedented 4 medals in the Asian Games 2018.
  12. Which country unveiled its first domestic fighter jet “Kowsar”?
    A)Pakistan
    B)Bangladesh
    C)Iran
    D)Iraq
    E)Bhutan
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    Option C
    Explanation:

    Iran unveiled its first domestic fighter jet with President Hassan Rouhani insisting that Tehran’s military strength was only designed to deter enemies and create “lasting peace”.
  13. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed an MoU with which country for exchange of information and cooperation in areas such as policies to aid development of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the two countries?
    A)China
    B)Sri Lanka
    C)Myanmar
    D) Japan
    E) Malaysia
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    Option E
    Explanation:

    National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed an MoU with SME Corporation Malaysia for exchange of information and cooperation in areas such as policies to aid development of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the two countries.
  14. Who was sworn as Australia’s new PM?
    A)Anthony Albanese
    B)Warren Truss
    C)Malcolm Turnbell
    D)Scott Morrison
    E)Joe Hockey
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    Option D
    Explanation:

    Scott Morrison became Australia’s new PM after emerging victorious in a leadership contest for the Liberal Party following a political coup against Malcolm Turnbull, ending days of political chaos in the country.
  15. Who became the first Indian woman shooter to win gold at the Asian Games in the Women’s 25m pistol event in Palembang,Indonesia?
    A)Heena Sidhu
    B)Seema Tomar
    C)Tajaswani Sawant
    D)Rahi Sarnobat
    E)Apurvi Chandela
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    Option D
    Explanation:

    Rahi Sarnobat became the first Indian woman shooter to win gold at the Asian Games. She prevailed in a thrilling double shoot-off for the top prize against Naphaswan Yangpaiboon of Thailand in the Women’s 25m pistol event in Palembang,Indonesia.
  16. “ELANG SHAKTI”exercise is between India and which other country?
    A)Malaysia
    B)Myanmar
    C)Australia
    D)Bhutan
    E)Russia
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    Option A
    Explanation:

    The first ever joint air exercise involving the Indian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force commenced at Subang Air Base in Malaysia.It is the inaugural bilateral exercise between IAF & RMAF.The exercise seeks to deepen defense and military ties between the two countries.The exercise in Malaysia will be called Exercise Elang Shakti.
  17. Which actress has been roped in as the face of contemporary ethnic fashion brand Rangriti by Biba Apparels Pvt Ltd?
    A)Parineeti Chopra
    B)Disha Patani
    C)Katrina Kaif
    D)Deepika Padukone
    E)Raveena Tandon
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    Option A
    Explanation:

    Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has been roped in as the face of contemporary ethnic fashion brand Rangriti by Biba Apparels Pvt Ltd.
  18. Who assumed charge as the Finance Minister of India?
    A)Narendra Singh Tomar
    B)Ravi Shankar Prasad
    C)Arun Jaitley
    D)Smriti Irani
    E)Manohar Parikkar
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    Option C
    Explanation:

    Union Minister Arun Jaitley is back as the Finance Minister after a three-month interval. He was recuperating from a kidney transplant in May last.
  19. Google paid homage to ______________ author Ismat Chughtai on 21st August with a doodle?
    A)Sanskrit
    B)Urdu
    C)Hindi
    D)Bengali
    E)Telugu
    View Answer
    Option B
    Explanation:

    Urdu author Ismat Chughtai, known for her literary works exploring free speech, social liberation, and gender equality, was on 21st August paid homage by search engine giant Google with a colourful doodle on her 107th birthday.
  20. Recently Debu Bose passed away.He belongs to which profession?
    A)Journalist
    B)Writer
    C)Singer
    D)Actor
    E)Politician
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    Option D
    Explanation:

    Veteran Odia actor Debu Bose passes away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad, at the age of 75.

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