GA Revision Questions for LIC and NHB and other exams.
- Which country to invest Rs 13000 crore in north eastern states of India?
A)Russia
B)Japan
C)China
D)South Korea
E)Sri Lanka
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Option B
Explanation:
Japan has decided to invest about Rs 13,000 crore in several ongoing as well as new projects in different states of the north-eastern region.
- Recently RBI will infuse how much amount into the financial system through bond purchases?
A)Rs 10000 cr
B)Rs 15000 cr
C)Rs 20000 cr
D)Rs 13000 cr
E) Rs 16000 cr
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Option B
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India it will infuse Rs 15,000 crore into the financial system through bond purchases. It further said there is an overall aggregate ceiling of Rs 15,000 crore for all the securities in the basket put together and there is no security-wise notified amount.
- Where is the HQ of ISRO?
A)Chennai
B)Mumbai
C)Pune
D)Bengaluru
E)Hyderabad
- Who has won the 2019 Commonwealth Secretary General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award in “Peoples” category?
A)Nitesh Kumar Jangir
B)Nitish Sinha
C)Animesh Jain Singh
D)Dhruv Rathee
E)Raghu Ram
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Option A
Explanation:
Nitesh Kumar Jangir, an Indian engineer has won the 2019 Commonwealth Secretary General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Award in the “People” category in London.
- Which company has been selected by Posti as a strategic partner for the digital transformation of its business and IT services?
A)TCS
B)Wipro
C)Infosys
D)Capgemini
E)CTS
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Option C
Explanation:
Indian IT major Infosys has been selected by Finnish postal service Posti as a strategic partner for the digital transformation of its business and IT services.
- Recently The NPCI has entered into an agreement with which government for MeeSeva services?
A)Odisha
B)Telangana
C)Maharashtra
D)Uttarakhand
E)Haryana
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Option B
Explanation:
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has entered into an agreement with the Government of Telangana to offer MeeSeva portal users the option to pay using UPI Collect Request, RuPay Debit and Credit Cards for the services on the portal.
- According to a report by Mary Meeker,India accounts for how much percent of world’s internet users?
A)11%
B)10%
C)12%
D)13%
E)16%
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Option C
Explanation:
According to the annual report on internet trends by venture capitalist Mary Meeker, India accounts for 12% world’s internet users.
- Recently Indian Navy first Naval Squadron 550 celebrated its diamond jubilee after completing how many years of service?
A)60
B)70
C)50
D)55
E)62
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Option A
Explanation:
Indian Navy’s first Naval Air Squadron 550 celebrated its Diamond Jubilee at naval base Kochi after Completing 60 glorious years of yeoman service to the nation.
- Recently, the centre has approved setting up of e-Foreigner Tribunal in Which state?
A)Tripura
B)Odisha
C)Sikkim
D)Assam
E)Meghalaya
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Option D
Explanation:
The Centre has approved setting up of e-Foreigner Tribunal (e-FT) in Assam. The CEO of e-FT Mission Anand Prakash Tiwari said that the proposed integrated e-FT IT system will be implemented across the state for effective monitoring and resolution of cases registered with Foreigner Tribunal.
- Where is the HQ of DBS Bank?
A)UK
B)Singapore
C)Russia
D)China
E)Bangladesh
- According to a report released by BloombergNEF,half of the world will get power from wind and solar by Which year?
A)2025
B)2050
C)2030
D)2040
E)2032
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Option B
Explanation:
According to a report released by BloombergNEF, nearly half the world’s electricity will come from renewable energy by 2050 as costs of wind, solar and battery storage continue to plummet.
- Who was awarded with the 54th Jnanpith Award for its contribution to Indian literature?
A)Kedar S8ngh
B)Gopalkrishna Gandhi
C)Chetan Bhagat
D)Amitav Ghosh
E)Ravinder Singh
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Option D
Explanation:
Renowned author Amitav Ghosh was awarded the 54th Jnanpith Award for his contribution to the enrichment of Indian Literature in English. He was conferred the award by former governor of West Bengal Gopalkrishna Gandhi.
- Which state government made it Mandatory for trekkers to carry a GPS device?
A)J&K
B)Uttarakhand
C)Himachal Pradesh
D)Punjab
E)Gujarat
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Option C
Explanation:
The Himachal Pradesh government makes mandatory for trekkers to carry a GPS device so that they can be provided all possible help in case of any emergency.
- Which state will set up a Skill University at cost of Rs 850 cr?
A)Uttar Pradesh
B)Arunachal Pradesh
C)Assam
D)Haryana
E)Telangana
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Option C
Explanation:
Assam government will set up a Skill University at the cost of 850 crore rupees at Darrang district. This will be perhaps the first skill university of the country with a capacity of 10 thousand seats.
- 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
- When is World Day to combat desertification and drought observed?
A)June 15
B)June 12
C)June 16
D)June 17
E) June 18
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Option D
Explanation:
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance each June 17.
- According to ADB,Which country has emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia Pacific Region?
A)Bangladesh
B)India
C)Nepal
D)China
E)Sri Lanka
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Option A
Explanation:
Bangladesh has emerged as the fastest growing economy among the 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific region according to Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- How much amount was extended by India to Niger for organising the African Union (AU) Summit?
A)10 million
B)15 million
C)30 million
D)20 million
E)40 miliion
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Option B
Explanation:
India has extended USD 15 million assistance to Niger for organising the African Union (AU) summit scheduled to be held in Niamey early next month.
- An IBU can become a PCM of the exchange in the IFSC for clearing and settlements in any derivatives segments. What does P stands for in PCM?
A) Permanent
B) Primary
C) Public
D) Professional
E) Point
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Option D
Explanation:
Professional Clearing Member
- Recently Pazhavila Ramesan passed away.He was related to which field?
A)Singer
B)Actor
C)Journalist
D)Poet
E)Writer
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Option D
Explanation:
Poet and lyricist Pazhavila Ramesan passed away. He was 83 years old. He was a recipient of Kerala Sahithya Akademi Award and had also penned songs for films like Asamsakalode, Malooty, Uncle Bun, Vasudha and others.
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