GA Revision for IBPS Clerk and RBI Exams — Set 42

GA Revision Questions for upcoming IBPS RRB PO/Clerk Main 2017, IBPS PO Main 2017, OICL AO Main 2017, RBI Assistant Main 2017 and other upcoming exams.

  1. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered India’s GDP growth to how much percent for 2017-18 from previous estimate of 7 percent?
    A) 6.6 percent
    B) 6.7 percent
    C) 6.5 percent
    D) 6.4 percent
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      Option B
    Explanation:
    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered its Indian GDP forecast for the current financial year to 6.7 per cent citing tepid growth in the first half, demonetisation and transitory challenges posed by implementation of GST. It also revised its Indian Gross Domestic Product outlook for the 2018-19 fiscal down to 7.3 per cent, from 7.4 per cent.
  2. Which of the following foundations has committed Rs 10 crore for the conservation and restoration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM) of Mumbai?
    A) ICICI Foundation
    B) HDFC Foundation
    C) PNB  Foundation
    D) SBI Foundation
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    SBI Foundation has committed Rs 10 crore for the conservation and restoration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM) of Mumbai over the period of 3-5 years. 
  3. Which of the following days is observed on November 21?
    A) World Fisheries Day
    B) Universal Children’s Day
    C) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
    D) International Men’s Day
    View Answer
      Option A
  4. The United Arab Emirates has decided to declare which year as the Unique Year for Space Sector?
    A) 2021
    B) 2019
    C) 2020
    D) 2023
    View Answer
      Option C
    Explanation:
    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has highlighted its intention to make 2020 a unique year for the country’s space sector by launching the first Arab probe to Mars. 
  5. Which of the following is a Money Market Instrument?
    A) Debt
    B) Equity
    C) Bankers’ Acceptances
    D) Derivatives
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    Bankers’ Acceptances is Money Market Instrument; Rest all are Capital Market Instrument
  6. Durand Line is a boundary line between which country?
    A) Afghanistan and Pakistan
    B) India and Pakistan
    C) India and Bangladesh
    D) Afghanistan and Bangladesh
    View Answer
      Option A
  7. The Indian Railways has planned to install Aadhaar-based biometric attendance system across its zones and divisions by ____
    A) December 31, 2017
    B) January 31, 2018
    C) March 31, 2018
    D) August 31, 2018
    View Answer
      Option B
  8. India defeated which country to win Hockey Asia Cup 2017?
    A) Bangladesh
    B) Myanmar
    C) Malaysia
    D) Pakistan
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    India defeated Malaysia 2-1 in final of the Hockey Asia Cup in Dhaka, to win the tournament for the third time. India has now won the joint second-most number of Asia Cup titles, alongside Pakistan. India had last won the Asia Cup back in 2007.
  9. Who has been appointed as the chief executive officer of HSBC India?
    A) Archana Hingorani
    B) Kalpana Morparia
    C) Suresh Sethi
    D) Jayant Rikhye
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) announced the appointment of Jayant Rikhye as the chief executive officer for India. The appointment would be effective from December 1 subject to regulatory approval.
  10. How many banks are classified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) by RBI?
    A) 1
    B) 2
    C) 3
    D) 4
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      Option C
    Explanation:
    In addition to the SBI and ICICI Bank, which continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs), the Reserve Bank of India has also identified HDFC Bank as a D-SIB. SBI in basket 3 and ICICI &HDFC Bank in Basket 1; There are 5 baskets of which basket 5 is of higest pripority and 1 of lowest priority.
  11. The JRD Tata Sports Complex stadium is in which state?
    A) Maharashtra
    B) Jharkhand
    C) Uttar Pradesh
    D) Gujarat
    View Answer
      Option B
  12. Exercise Sampriti is a joint military exercise of India with which nation?
    A) Bangladesh
    B) Nepal
    C) Sri Lanka
    D) Russia
    View Answer
      Option A
  13. What is the rank of Indian government in terms of most trusted government in the world according to the latest survey report of the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
    A) Fourth
    B) Second
    C) First
    D) Third
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      Option D
    Explanation:
    The Indian government is the third most trusted government in the world, a survey by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has revealed. The list is topped by Switzerland, followed by Indonesia.
  14. Under which section of the RBI Act, 1934 can RBI withdraw the legal tender character of bank notes?
    A) Section 24(1)
    B) Section 24(2)
    C) Section 26(2)
    D) Section 28(2)
    View Answer
      Option C
  15. Steve Smith is the captain of which country’s cricket team?
    A) Engalnd
    B) Australia
    C) South Africa
    D) New Zealand
    View Answer
      Option B
  16.  Emmerson Mnangagwa has recently been appointed as the new President of which country?
    A) Zimbabwe
    B) Venezuela
    C) Mozambique
    D) Botswana
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      Option A
    Explanation:
    Zimbabwe’s former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa returned to the country and will be sworn in as President, succeeding friend-turned-foe Robert Mugabe.
  17. Pink Revolution is related to
    A) Oil Seeds production
    B) Tomato production
    C) Onion production
    D) Jute Production
    View Answer
      Option C
  18. Who is regarded as the Father of DNA finger printing in India?
    A) Lalji Singh
    B) Jayant Narlikar
    C) Raghunath Mashelkar
    D) Anil Kakodkar
    View Answer
      Option A
    Explanation:
    Eminent scientist and ‘Father of DNA finger printing in India’, Lalji Singh has passed away after suffering a massive heart attack.
  19. What does V stands for in VCF with respect to fund management?
    A) Value
    B) Venture
    C) Variable
    D) Vendor
    View Answer
      Option B
    Explanation:
    Venture Capital Funds (VCFs)
  20. Which Indian city is also known as the Diamond City Of India?
    A) Nasik
    B) Pune
    C) Indore
    D) Surat
    View Answer
      Option D
    Explanation:
    Other nicknames of Surat are City Of Diamonds, Textile city Of India

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