GA Revision for SBI Clerk and other exams – 724

  1. The National Immunization Day (NID) observed on which day?
    A) January 16
    B) January 17
    C) January 19
    D) January 15
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    National Immunization Day (NID) also known as ‘Polio Ravivar’ was observed on January 19, 2020. The Pulse Polio Programme 2020 was conducted as a part of National Immunization Day across the country. The programme aims to protect children less than five years from Polio disease and to eliminate Poliomyelitis in India.

  2. When is the World Television Day observed?
    A) June 30
    B) January 6
    C) November 21
    D) September 17
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    In December 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day commemorating the date on which the first World Television Forum was held in 1996.

  3. Which state police along with Uber launched the Himmat Plus app?
    A) Delhi
    B) Odisha
    C) Maharashtra
    D) Telangana
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    To ensure safety and security of people travelling in cabs, the Delhi Police along with Uber launched the Himmat Plus app at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport.

  4. What does N stands for in NUUP?
    A) Network
    B) Neutral
    C) National
    D) Net
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    NUUP (National Unified USSD Platform) is a USSD based mobile banking service from NPCI that brings together all the Banks and Telecom Service Providers.

  5. Motera Stadium to be world’s largest cricket stadium.It is being built in which state?
    A) Odisha
    B) Gujarat
    C) Maharashtra
    D) Uttar Pradesh
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) confirmed that Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the world’s largest cricket stadium with a sitting capacity of more than one lakh spectators.

  6. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Sisseri Bridge in which state?
    A) Assam
    B) Sikkim
    C) Himachal Pradesh
    D) Arunachal Pradesh
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Sisseri Bridge, built by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) on Pasighat-Bomjir Highway in Arunachal Pradesh.

  7. Which state government announced ‘Isuka Varotsavalu’ to meet demand for sand?
    A) Andhra Pradesh
    B) Himachal Pradesh
    C) Sikkim
    D) Telangana
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Amid criticism by the opposition parties over the scarcity of sand, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy asserted that floods are coming in the way of sand mining as per demand and made it clear that his government’s aim is to weed out corruption in supply of the construction material.

  8. Which Cabinet gives nod to integrated healthcare scheme Dr Khubchand Baghel Health Assistance Scheme’?
    A) Manipur
    B) Assam
    C) Sikkim
    D) Chhattisgarh
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    The Chhattisgarh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel gave its nod for the merger and integration of various health schemes running in the State into one. The new scheme which will be implemented in a trust-based model is named after late freedom fighter Khoobchand Baghel.

  9. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrated its 15th Raising Day on which day?
    A) 20th January
    B) 19th January
    C) 15th January
    D) 17th January
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    Option B

  10. The National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) was launched in which state/UT?
    A) NewDelhi
    B) J&K
    C) Assam
    D) Sikkim
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) was launched in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

  11. India successfully test-fired K-4 Ballistic Missile from which state?
    A) Bihar
    B) Telangana
    C) Odisha
    D) Andhra Pradesh
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Further strengthening its capabilities to hit enemy targets from submarines, successfully test-fired the 3,500 km strike range nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile off the coast of Andhra Pradesh.

  12. Who has been appointed the chairman of the executive council of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library?
    A) Shubhendu Mishra
    B) Sanjiv Singh
    C) Atanu Chakraborty
    D) Nripendra Misra
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Nripendra Misra, former principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been appointed the chairman of the executive council of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, the highest decision making body of the institution.

  13. The first edition of Krishi Manthan- the largest Food, Agri-business and Rural Development Summit of Asia held in which city?
    A) Surat
    B) Pune
    C) Ahmedabad
    D) Lucknow
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    In Gujarat, the first edition of Krishi Manthan- the largest Food, Agri-business and Rural Development Summit of Asia held in Ahmedabad , Gujarat.

  14. The stock market index of London Stock Exchange is?
    A) Nifty
    B) Sensex
    C) FTSE
    D) Bearish
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    LSE- FTSE

  15. The Kalesar National Park is situated in which of the following state?
    A) Madhya Pradesh
    B) Chhattisgarh
    C) Haryana
    D) Bihar
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    Option C
    Explanation:
    Kalesar National Park and adjacent Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary are protected areas in Yamunanagar district of Haryana state in India

  16. Industrial Meet of ‘Wings India’-Asia’s largest Civil Aviation Event held at which city?
    A) Kanpur
    B) Kolkata
    C) Surat
    D) Bengaluru
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Indian aviation and technology leaders gathered in Bengaluru for industry meet ahead of “Wings India 2020”, Asia’s largest civil aviation event.

  17. How many banks got nationalized in 1980?
    A)8
    B)6
    C)14
    D)12
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    Option B

  18. Who was elected as the president of Archery Association of India?
    A) Arundhati Tiwari
    B) Jai Shah
    C) Sambit Singh
    D) Arjun Munda
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    Option D
    Explanation:
    Union minister Arjun Munda was elected as president of the suspended Archery Association of India (AAI) in its much-delayed elections, which were held here smoothly in the presence of three observers. Munda’s entire panel secured majority share of votes and were elected for a full tenure of four years.

  19. Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and R K Singh inaugurated ELECRAMA 2020 in which city?
    A) Noida
    B) Pune
    C) Chennai
    D) Lucknow
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and R K Singh inaugurated Elecrama, organised by industry body IEEMA which is targeting businesses worth Rs 30,000 crore during the five-day event here.

  20. Where is the HQ of Uber Technology?
    A) Geneva
    B) NewYork
    C) Paris
    D) California
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    Option D

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