Current Affairs Mock Test – SBI Clerk Mains (Full Length Mock)- Set 4
The Mains examination of SBI Clerk Mains is scheduled to be held in October 2021. The current affairs section of SBI Clerk Mains will consist of 50 questions. The sectional time limit will be 35 minutes. This is a full-length mock test for the Current Affairs section of 2021 SBI Clerk Mains Exam. This set contains 50 questions.
General Awareness Mock test for SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk Mains Exam
Quiz-summary
0 of 50 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
Information
Number of Questions: 50
Time Limit: 35 Minutes
Click on “Start Quiz” button to start the exam.
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 50 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Average score |
|
Your score |
|
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
- 46
- 47
- 48
- 49
- 50
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 50
1. Question
1 pointsThe second phase of Indian Premier League 2021 is being hosted by which country?
Correct
UAE
Incorrect
UAE
-
Question 2 of 50
2. Question
1 pointsIndia has launched “Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)” with which country?
Correct
- India and the United States of America (USA) have launched the “Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)”. It will strengthen India-US bilateral cooperation on climate and environment.
Incorrect
- India and the United States of America (USA) have launched the “Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD)”. It will strengthen India-US bilateral cooperation on climate and environment.
-
Question 3 of 50
3. Question
1 pointsRates of assistance have been increased by what percent for exports by air under the Revised Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme’?
Correct
- Now the Department has notified ‘Revised Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme’ for exports effected on or after 01.04.2021 up to 31.03.2022. There are two major changes in the revised scheme:
- Dairy products will now be eligible for assistance under the revised scheme.
- Rates of assistance have been increased, by 50% for exports by sea and by 100% for exports by air.
Incorrect
- Now the Department has notified ‘Revised Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme’ for exports effected on or after 01.04.2021 up to 31.03.2022. There are two major changes in the revised scheme:
- Dairy products will now be eligible for assistance under the revised scheme.
- Rates of assistance have been increased, by 50% for exports by sea and by 100% for exports by air.
-
Question 4 of 50
4. Question
1 pointsPLI scheme has been approved for how many sectors in Union budget 2021-22?
Correct
- The PLI scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22, for 13 sectors, at an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore.
Incorrect
- The PLI scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2021-22, for 13 sectors, at an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore.
-
Question 5 of 50
5. Question
1 pointsFirst Atma Nirbhar Bharat corner was set up in which country?
Correct
- Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, is setting up an Atmanirbhar Bharat corner in 75 Indian Missions/ Embassies across the world in the next 3 months.
- The first such Atma Nirbhar Bharat corner was successfully inaugurated at Indian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand on August 15, 2021. Apart from this, TRIFED will also be establishing Atmanirbhar corners in 75 embassies of foreign countries set up in India.
Incorrect
- Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, is setting up an Atmanirbhar Bharat corner in 75 Indian Missions/ Embassies across the world in the next 3 months.
- The first such Atma Nirbhar Bharat corner was successfully inaugurated at Indian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand on August 15, 2021. Apart from this, TRIFED will also be establishing Atmanirbhar corners in 75 embassies of foreign countries set up in India.
-
Question 6 of 50
6. Question
1 pointsWhere is the headquarters of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) located?
Correct
- The International Astronomical Union (IAU) headquarter- Paris, France
Incorrect
- The International Astronomical Union (IAU) headquarter- Paris, France
-
Question 7 of 50
7. Question
1 pointsWhat is the profession of Bangalore Venkataramiah Nagarathna?
Correct
Justice B.V. Nagarathna was recently appointed as Supreme Court Judge. She is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
Incorrect
Justice B.V. Nagarathna was recently appointed as Supreme Court Judge. She is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
-
Question 8 of 50
8. Question
1 pointsThe motor vehicle tax will be levied for how many years if the vehicle is registered under the new Bharat series (BH-series) Registration Mark?
Correct
The motor vehicle tax will be levied for two years or in multiple of two
Incorrect
The motor vehicle tax will be levied for two years or in multiple of two
-
Question 9 of 50
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following ministry of Government of India has launched the SAMRIDH programme to boost start-up ecosystem in India?
Correct
- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has launched the “Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for pRoduct Innovation, Development and growth (SAMRIDH)” programme. The programme was launched by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister MeitY.
Incorrect
- Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has launched the “Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for pRoduct Innovation, Development and growth (SAMRIDH)” programme. The programme was launched by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister MeitY.
-
Question 10 of 50
10. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first Drone Forensic Lab and Research Center has come up in which state?
Correct
- India’s first Drone Forensic Lab and Research Center has come up in Kerala. The inauguration of the center was done by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan.
Incorrect
- India’s first Drone Forensic Lab and Research Center has come up in Kerala. The inauguration of the center was done by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan.
-
Question 11 of 50
11. Question
1 pointsIn which year was the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) launched?
Correct
- The first phase of the PMUY scheme, Ujjwala 1.0, was launched in 2016, with the target to provide LPG connections to five crore women members of below poverty line (BPL) households.
- On August 10, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ujjwala 2.0, the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), via videoconferencing.
- Under Ujjwala 2.0, an additional one crore LPG connection will be provided to low-income families who could not be covered under the first phase of PMUY.
Incorrect
- The first phase of the PMUY scheme, Ujjwala 1.0, was launched in 2016, with the target to provide LPG connections to five crore women members of below poverty line (BPL) households.
- On August 10, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Ujjwala 2.0, the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), via videoconferencing.
- Under Ujjwala 2.0, an additional one crore LPG connection will be provided to low-income families who could not be covered under the first phase of PMUY.
-
Question 12 of 50
12. Question
1 pointsWhat is the loans disbursement target under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for 2021-22?
Correct
- The government has set the loans disbursement target under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) at Rs 3 trillion for 2021-22 (FY22).
Incorrect
- The government has set the loans disbursement target under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) at Rs 3 trillion for 2021-22 (FY22).
-
Question 13 of 50
13. Question
1 pointsWhen is Income Tax Day celebrated in India?
Correct
- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) observed the 161st Income Tax Day (also known as Aaykar Diwas) on 24 July, 2021.
- In India, the Income Tax Day is celebrated every year on July 24, as it was on 24 July 1980 that Income Tax was introduced for the first time in India by Sir James Wilson.
Incorrect
- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) observed the 161st Income Tax Day (also known as Aaykar Diwas) on 24 July, 2021.
- In India, the Income Tax Day is celebrated every year on July 24, as it was on 24 July 1980 that Income Tax was introduced for the first time in India by Sir James Wilson.
-
Question 14 of 50
14. Question
1 pointsWhich online course app has been launched by the Government of India with the objective to bring the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the aqua farmers of the country?
Correct
- The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Giriraj Singh has launched a mobile app named ‘Matsya Setu’ on July 06, 2021 for fish farmers.
Incorrect
- The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Giriraj Singh has launched a mobile app named ‘Matsya Setu’ on July 06, 2021 for fish farmers.
-
Question 15 of 50
15. Question
1 pointsWho is the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology?
Correct
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Incorrect
Ashwini Vaishnaw
-
Question 16 of 50
16. Question
1 pointsWho is the present Chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
Correct
- The government has extended the superannuation age of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Chairman to up to 62 years, as against the current 60 years.
- Present Chairman: M.R. Kumar
Incorrect
- The government has extended the superannuation age of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Chairman to up to 62 years, as against the current 60 years.
- Present Chairman: M.R. Kumar
-
Question 17 of 50
17. Question
1 pointsWhich state has launched the World Bank-Supported SALT programme to Transform Foundational Learning?
Correct
- The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) project, to bring revolutionary changes in the education sector in the next five years.
Incorrect
- The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Supporting Andhra’s Learning Transformation (SALT) project, to bring revolutionary changes in the education sector in the next five years.
-
Question 18 of 50
18. Question
1 pointsWhich city other than Indore has won the Best City Award in the India Smart Cities Awards Contest (ISAC) 2020?
Correct
- Best City Award – Indore, Madhya Pradesh and Surat, Gujarat have jointly won the Best Smart Cities award 2020 for their overall development.
Incorrect
- Best City Award – Indore, Madhya Pradesh and Surat, Gujarat have jointly won the Best Smart Cities award 2020 for their overall development.
-
Question 19 of 50
19. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following portal has been launched by the government to act as a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services by credible start-ups?
Correct
- The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched an initiative called, SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) on June 04, 2021, and also the SAGE portal to support India’s elderly persons.
- The SAGE portal will act as a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services by credible start-ups.
Incorrect
- The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched an initiative called, SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) on June 04, 2021, and also the SAGE portal to support India’s elderly persons.
- The SAGE portal will act as a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services by credible start-ups.
-
Question 20 of 50
20. Question
1 pointsWho has been Conferred with 2021 ‘International Invincible Gold Medal’?
Correct
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank Conferred with 2021 ‘International Invincible Gold Medal’
Incorrect
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank Conferred with 2021 ‘International Invincible Gold Medal’
-
Question 21 of 50
21. Question
1 pointsWhere was India’s first 3D printed house inaugurated?
Correct
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated the first 3D printed house in India at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M), on April 27, 2021
Incorrect
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman virtually inaugurated the first 3D printed house in India at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M), on April 27, 2021
-
Question 22 of 50
22. Question
1 pointsWhat amount of Loan agreement has the World Bank approved to support India in its nationwide initiative of revitalizing the MSME sector?
Correct
- The Board of Executive Directors of World Bank has approved USD 500 million program to support India in its nationwide initiative of revitalising the MSME sector, which has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
- The USD 500 million support has been extended by the World Bank through its Raising and Accelerating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Performance (RAMP) Program.
Incorrect
- The Board of Executive Directors of World Bank has approved USD 500 million program to support India in its nationwide initiative of revitalising the MSME sector, which has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
- The USD 500 million support has been extended by the World Bank through its Raising and Accelerating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Performance (RAMP) Program.
-
Question 23 of 50
23. Question
1 pointsThe first Indian digital payment interactive geospatial platform- Pulse platform has been launched by?
Correct
PhonePe has launched a platform named PhonePe Pulse. Pulse is India’s first interactive platform with data insights and trends
Incorrect
PhonePe has launched a platform named PhonePe Pulse. Pulse is India’s first interactive platform with data insights and trends
-
Question 24 of 50
24. Question
1 pointsWho will replace Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CoAS), with effect from October 01, 2021?
Correct
- The Government of India has approved the appointment of Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CoAS), with effect from October 01, 2021.
Incorrect
- The Government of India has approved the appointment of Air Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CoAS), with effect from October 01, 2021.
-
Question 25 of 50
25. Question
1 pointsJim Lanzone has been named as the CEO of which company?
Correct
Yahoo Appoints Jim Lanzone as its new CEO
Incorrect
-
Question 26 of 50
26. Question
1 pointsWho has been awarded the ‘2021 Princess of Asturias Award’ by Spain in the social sciences category?
Correct
- Indian economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Kumar Sen has been conferred with ‘ 2021 Princess of Asturias Award’ by Spain in the social sciences category on May 26, 2021.
Incorrect
- Indian economist and Nobel Laureate Amartya Kumar Sen has been conferred with ‘ 2021 Princess of Asturias Award’ by Spain in the social sciences category on May 26, 2021.
-
Question 27 of 50
27. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the book titled ”Human Rights and Terrorism in India”?
Correct
Subramanian Swamy comes out with book titled Human Rights and Terrorism in India
Incorrect
Subramanian Swamy comes out with book titled Human Rights and Terrorism in India
-
Question 28 of 50
28. Question
1 pointsWhich company has topped the Hurun Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021?
Correct
- Apple is the world’s most valuable company (USD 2,443 billion) according to the Hurun Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021.
Incorrect
- Apple is the world’s most valuable company (USD 2,443 billion) according to the Hurun Global 500 Most Valuable Companies list 2021.
-
Question 29 of 50
29. Question
1 pointsWho is the head of the Committee formed by the Government of India with an aim of doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in 3 years?
Correct
- Shri Sunil Sethi, Chairman of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) New Delhi, is the Chairman of the committee.
Incorrect
- Shri Sunil Sethi, Chairman of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) New Delhi, is the Chairman of the committee.
-
Question 30 of 50
30. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the president country of 2022 G20?
Correct
- India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders’ summit in 2023 for the first time.
- Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Minister has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for the G20 in 2023 (18th edition). A sherpa is a diplomat who undertakes preparatory work prior to a summit conference.
- The 2021 edition of the G20 meet will be held in Rome, Italy. The 2022 G20 meet will be held in Bali, Indonesia.
Incorrect
- India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders’ summit in 2023 for the first time.
- Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Minister has been appointed as India’s Sherpa for the G20 in 2023 (18th edition). A sherpa is a diplomat who undertakes preparatory work prior to a summit conference.
- The 2021 edition of the G20 meet will be held in Rome, Italy. The 2022 G20 meet will be held in Bali, Indonesia.
-
Question 31 of 50
31. Question
1 pointsWhen is National Technology Day observed in India?
Correct
In India, the National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11 since 1999 to mark the anniversary of 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests
Incorrect
In India, the National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11 since 1999 to mark the anniversary of 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests
-
Question 32 of 50
32. Question
1 pointsThe 12th Defence Expo-2022 will be held in which state of India?
Correct
12th Defence Expo-2022 to be held at Gandhinagar in Gujarat
Incorrect
12th Defence Expo-2022 to be held at Gandhinagar in Gujarat
-
Question 33 of 50
33. Question
1 pointsGovernment has appointed how many merchant bankers for managing IPO of LIC?
Correct
The government of India has appointed 10 merchant bankers for managing the Initial Public Offering of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
Incorrect
The government of India has appointed 10 merchant bankers for managing the Initial Public Offering of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
-
Question 34 of 50
34. Question
1 pointsWith the addition of Iran as a member, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will have have many members?
Correct
9
Incorrect
9
-
Question 35 of 50
35. Question
1 pointsIndia has signed an MoU with Nepal to reconstruct how many heritage & health projects damaged during the 2015 earthquake in the Himalayan country?
Correct
117 heritage & health projects
Incorrect
117 heritage & health projects
-
Question 36 of 50
36. Question
1 pointsVasoo Paranjape who passed away recently was a coach of which sports?
Correct
Legendary cricket coach Vasoo Paranjape passes away at 82
Incorrect
Legendary cricket coach Vasoo Paranjape passes away at 82
-
Question 37 of 50
37. Question
1 pointsWhat is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2021, under the Lower middle-income category group released by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
Correct
second after Vietnam
Incorrect
second after Vietnam
-
Question 38 of 50
38. Question
1 pointsWhat is the total corpus of PM CARES Fund per child, for kids orphaned due to COVID?
Correct
- The total corpus of fund will be Rs 10 lakh for each child.
Incorrect
- The total corpus of fund will be Rs 10 lakh for each child.
-
Question 39 of 50
39. Question
1 pointsWhich country has won the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup?
Correct
- In football, the U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Mexico 1-0 in extra time, to be crowned champion of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup on August 01, 2021.
Incorrect
- In football, the U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Mexico 1-0 in extra time, to be crowned champion of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup on August 01, 2021.
-
Question 40 of 50
40. Question
1 pointsWho has won Gold Medal at the 2021 World Cadet Wrestling Championship in the women’s 73kg weight category held in Budapest, Hungary?
Correct
Priya Malik
Incorrect
Priya Malik
-
Question 41 of 50
41. Question
1 pointsWhere has India’s first FASTag-based metro parking facility been launched?
Correct
Paytm Payments Bank launches India’s first FASTag-based metro parking facility in Delhi
Incorrect
Paytm Payments Bank launches India’s first FASTag-based metro parking facility in Delhi
-
Question 42 of 50
42. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organization has launched the credit card stack named ‘nFiNi’?
Correct
NPCI
Incorrect
NPCI
-
Question 43 of 50
43. Question
1 pointsWhat is the total Special Drawing Rights (SDR) holding of India?
Correct
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made an allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 12.57 billion to India. (approx USD 17.86 billion). With this, the total SDR holding of India has gone upto SDR 13.66 billion (equivalent to around USD 19.41 billion).
Incorrect
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made an allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 12.57 billion to India. (approx USD 17.86 billion). With this, the total SDR holding of India has gone upto SDR 13.66 billion (equivalent to around USD 19.41 billion).
-
Question 44 of 50
44. Question
1 pointsWho has launched the #FollowPaymentDistancing campaign to promote and encourage contactless payments?
Correct
RuPay has launched a strategic campaign titled – #FollowPaymentDistancing to promote and encourage contactless payments among customers.
Incorrect
RuPay has launched a strategic campaign titled – #FollowPaymentDistancing to promote and encourage contactless payments among customers.
-
Question 45 of 50
45. Question
1 pointsAtul Kumar Goel is the MD and CEO of which bank?
Correct
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of three managing directors and chief executive officers (MDs and CEOs). These are:
- S S Mallikarjuna Rao– MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank
- A S Rajeev– MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra
- Atul Kumar Goel- MD and CEO of UCO Bank
Incorrect
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of three managing directors and chief executive officers (MDs and CEOs). These are:
- S S Mallikarjuna Rao– MD and CEO of Punjab National Bank
- A S Rajeev– MD and CEO of Bank of Maharashtra
- Atul Kumar Goel- MD and CEO of UCO Bank
-
Question 46 of 50
46. Question
1 pointsThe lending app ‘12% Club’ has been launched by?
Correct
BharatPe launches P2P lending app ‘12% Club’
Incorrect
BharatPe launches P2P lending app ‘12% Club’
-
Question 47 of 50
47. Question
1 pointsWhich bank has launched a ‘green and sustainable’ deposits programme for retail clients?
Correct
HDFC Bank
Incorrect
HDFC Bank
-
Question 48 of 50
48. Question
1 pointsWhat is the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) for the period ended March 2017 as per RBI?
Correct
The annual FI-Index for the period ending March 2021 is 53.9 while for the period ending March 2017 it is 43.4.
Incorrect
The annual FI-Index for the period ending March 2021 is 53.9 while for the period ending March 2017 it is 43.4.
-
Question 49 of 50
49. Question
1 pointsWhich are the implementing banks for the SPARSH [System for Pension Administration (Raksha)] system of Ministry of Defence?
Correct
- The system has been implemented with agreement between Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB).
Incorrect
- The system has been implemented with agreement between Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA), State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB).
-
Question 50 of 50
50. Question
1 pointsWhat is India’s GDP growth forecast as per Morgan Stanley for the financial year 2021-22?
Correct
Morgan Stanley has maintained the GDP growth forecast of India at 10.5 percent for the financial year 2021-22 (FY2022).
Incorrect
Morgan Stanley has maintained the GDP growth forecast of India at 10.5 percent for the financial year 2021-22 (FY2022).
For more General Awareness Mock test for SBI Clerk Mains Click here