Current Affairs Test 6- RRB Officer Scale I & Office Assistant Mains Exam
This is a Free Mock Test (Current Affairs) for RRB Officer Scale 1 and Office Assistant Mains Exam based on the latest current affairs.
Quiz-summary
0 of 40 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
Information
Total Number of Questions: 40
Click on Start Quiz to start the test.
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 40 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
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 40
1. Question
1 pointsBased on the latest World Economic Outlook report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the GDP of India has been projected at what percent in the fiscal 2020-21?
Correct
The latest World Economic Outlook of IMF estimates India’s GDP to contract by 8 per cent during the current fiscal.
Incorrect
The latest World Economic Outlook of IMF estimates India’s GDP to contract by 8 per cent during the current fiscal.
-
Question 2 of 40
2. Question
1 pointsThe 2020 IBSA Foreign Ministers customary meeting was chaired by the Union Minister of External Affairs of India. Name the Minister?
Correct
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Incorrect
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
-
Question 3 of 40
3. Question
1 pointsHDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank have been put in the ‘red flag’ list, on nearing foreign investment cap. What is the maximum permissible limit for overseas investment by FPIs in HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank?
Correct
HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank have been put in the so-called ‘red flag’ list, What is the maximum permissible limit a system used for monitoring foreign portfolio investor (FPI) limits. A listed company enters the list when the available legroom for overseas investment is less than 3 per cent of the permissible limit. FPIs can invest up to 74 per cent in both HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank.
Incorrect
HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank have been put in the so-called ‘red flag’ list, What is the maximum permissible limit a system used for monitoring foreign portfolio investor (FPI) limits. A listed company enters the list when the available legroom for overseas investment is less than 3 per cent of the permissible limit. FPIs can invest up to 74 per cent in both HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank.
-
Question 4 of 40
4. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the book “The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India”?
Correct
Former chief election commissioner (CEC) S Y Quraishi has come out with his book titled “The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India”.
Incorrect
Former chief election commissioner (CEC) S Y Quraishi has come out with his book titled “The Population Myth: Islam, Family Planning and Politics in India”.
-
Question 5 of 40
5. Question
1 pointsName the scheme launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) of the Department of Science and Technology to financially support women scientists and researchers with S&T projects?
Correct
The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Harsh Vardhan has launched the ‘SERB – POWER’ schemes which aim to encourage and support emerging as well as eminent women researchers to undertake R&D activities in frontier areas of science and engineering.
Incorrect
The Union Minister of Science and Technology, Harsh Vardhan has launched the ‘SERB – POWER’ schemes which aim to encourage and support emerging as well as eminent women researchers to undertake R&D activities in frontier areas of science and engineering.
-
Question 6 of 40
6. Question
1 pointsWho among the following has recently been roped in by the Bajaj Allianz Life as its brand ambassador?
Correct
Ayushmann Khurrana
Incorrect
Ayushmann Khurrana
-
Question 7 of 40
7. Question
1 pointsThe 27th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise SIMBEX-20 was held in November 2020 in Andaman Sea. The annual exercise is conducted by the Indian Navy with which country?
Correct
The 27th edition of India – Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise SIMBEX-20 has been organised from 23 to 25 November 2020 in Andaman Sea.
Incorrect
The 27th edition of India – Singapore Bilateral Maritime Exercise SIMBEX-20 has been organised from 23 to 25 November 2020 in Andaman Sea.
-
Question 8 of 40
8. Question
1 pointsThe scheme called ‘PANKH Abhiyan’ has been launched by which among the following states for girls empowerment?
Correct
In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a new scheme ‘PANKH Abhiyan’ on 24 January, to mark the occasion of National Girl Child Day.
Incorrect
In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a new scheme ‘PANKH Abhiyan’ on 24 January, to mark the occasion of National Girl Child Day.
-
Question 9 of 40
9. Question
1 pointsThe Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation System (CTS), has come into effect from 1st January 2021. Which among the following statements is not true about the system?
I. Positive Pay System is introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
II. The system has been launched to process high-value cheques for amounts of Rs 50,000 and above.
III. Positive Pay system facility will be provided to the banks by NPCI
IV. The Positive Pay System is designed to detect any fraudulent activity related to cheque transactionsCorrect
Incorrect
-
Question 10 of 40
10. Question
1 pointsAICTE has collaborated with which tech giant to skill students and educators in new-age technologies including AI?
Correct
Technology giant Microsoft and All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) have partnered to empower students and educators in new-age technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), data science and cloud computing.
Incorrect
Technology giant Microsoft and All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE) have partnered to empower students and educators in new-age technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), data science and cloud computing.
-
Question 11 of 40
11. Question
1 pointsThe NHAI has collaborated with which institute to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Data Driven decision making and Advance Data Management System for Highways?
Correct
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Data Driven decision making and Advance Data Management System for Highways.
Incorrect
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Data Driven decision making and Advance Data Management System for Highways.
-
Question 12 of 40
12. Question
1 pointsRuPay Select is a unique variant of a contactless debit card launched by which bank?
Correct
The Central Bank of India has launched a unique variant of a contactless debit card under the name ‘RuPay Select’, in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Incorrect
The Central Bank of India has launched a unique variant of a contactless debit card under the name ‘RuPay Select’, in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
-
Question 13 of 40
13. Question
1 pointsRajiv Lall has recently resigned as the Chairman of which bank?
Correct
Dr. Rajiv B. Lall has resigned from his post of Part-Time Non-Executive Chairman of IDFC First Bank
Incorrect
Dr. Rajiv B. Lall has resigned from his post of Part-Time Non-Executive Chairman of IDFC First Bank
-
Question 14 of 40
14. Question
1 pointsThe Finance Ministry has announced LTC Cash Voucher Scheme and Special Festival Advance Scheme for the Central government employees, which will be valid til March 31, 2021. How much amount has been allocated by the Ministry for these schemes?
Correct
LTC Cash Voucher Scheme and Special Festival Advance Scheme to primarily benefit central government employees. The schemes will generate additional consumer demand of Rs. 36,000 crore by March 31, 2021. This would include Rs 28,000 crore through LTC voucher scheme and Rs 8,000 crore through festival advance scheme.
Incorrect
LTC Cash Voucher Scheme and Special Festival Advance Scheme to primarily benefit central government employees. The schemes will generate additional consumer demand of Rs. 36,000 crore by March 31, 2021. This would include Rs 28,000 crore through LTC voucher scheme and Rs 8,000 crore through festival advance scheme.
-
Question 15 of 40
15. Question
1 pointsSophia Popov has won the 2020 Women’s British Golf Open. She plays for which country?
Correct
In Golf, the World number 304 Sophia Popov of Germany defeated Thailand’s Jasmine Suwannapura by two strokes to capture the Women’s British Open 2020 title (rebranded as 2020 AIG Women’s Open) held at Royal Troon in Scotland.
Incorrect
In Golf, the World number 304 Sophia Popov of Germany defeated Thailand’s Jasmine Suwannapura by two strokes to capture the Women’s British Open 2020 title (rebranded as 2020 AIG Women’s Open) held at Royal Troon in Scotland.
-
Question 16 of 40
16. Question
1 pointsWhich among the given Indian exchanges has launched the country’s first bullion index called ‘Bulldex’?
Correct
Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)
Incorrect
Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)
-
Question 17 of 40
17. Question
1 pointsInternational Snow Leopard Day is observed across the globe annually on which day?
Correct
Every year, October 23 is observed as International Snow Leopard Day since 2014.
Incorrect
Every year, October 23 is observed as International Snow Leopard Day since 2014.
-
Question 18 of 40
18. Question
1 pointsWho has been appointed as the President of the UN Human Rights Council for 2021?
Correct
Nazhat Shameem Khan, the Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations Office at Geneva, has been elected by the UN Human Rights Council as its President for 2021.
Incorrect
Nazhat Shameem Khan, the Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations Office at Geneva, has been elected by the UN Human Rights Council as its President for 2021.
-
Question 19 of 40
19. Question
1 pointsName the country which has recently issued the world’s first sovereign bond linked to UN sustainable goals?
Correct
Mexico
Incorrect
Mexico
-
Question 20 of 40
20. Question
1 pointsIndia is ranked fourth in the Asia Power Index 2020, released by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute. Which country has secured the top spot in the index?
Correct
- India has been ranked at 4th position, with a score of 39.7 out of 100, in the Asia Power Index 2020, released by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.
- The United States has retained its position as the most powerful country influencing the Asia-Pacific with a score of 81.6.
Incorrect
- India has been ranked at 4th position, with a score of 39.7 out of 100, in the Asia Power Index 2020, released by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.
- The United States has retained its position as the most powerful country influencing the Asia-Pacific with a score of 81.6.
-
Question 21 of 40
21. Question
1 pointsThe Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has collaborated with which institute to develop biomass gasification-based hydrogen generation technology?
Correct
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Research and Development Centre of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed an MoU to develop and demonstrate biomass gasification-based hydrogen generation technology.
Incorrect
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Research and Development Centre of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed an MoU to develop and demonstrate biomass gasification-based hydrogen generation technology.
-
Question 22 of 40
22. Question
1 pointsThe online Business Mentoring Programme titled ‘MSME Prerana’ has been launched by which bank?
Correct
Public sector lender Indian Bank has launched ‘MSME Prerana’, an online Business Mentoring Programme for MSMEs.
Incorrect
Public sector lender Indian Bank has launched ‘MSME Prerana’, an online Business Mentoring Programme for MSMEs.
-
Question 23 of 40
23. Question
1 pointsName the female entrepreneur who has topped the ‘Kotak Wealth Hurun–Leading Wealthy Women’ ranking 2020
Correct
Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Incorrect
Roshni Nadar Malhotra
-
Question 24 of 40
24. Question
1 pointsThe Reserve Bank of India has recently allowed the Scheduled Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to take part in which tools of RBI for better for liquidity management?
Correct
The Reserve Bank of India has allowed the Scheduled Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to take part in the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) of RBI for better for liquidity management
Incorrect
The Reserve Bank of India has allowed the Scheduled Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to take part in the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) of RBI for better for liquidity management
-
Question 25 of 40
25. Question
1 pointsHow much amount has been pledged by India to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for its scientific research budget, to ensure an atmosphere of Clean Sport globally?
Correct
USD 1 million
Incorrect
USD 1 million
-
Question 26 of 40
26. Question
1 pointsThe annual India Digital Summit is organised by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). The 2021 Summit was which edition of the annual event?
Correct
The 2021 marked the 15th edition of the annual Summit.
Incorrect
The 2021 marked the 15th edition of the annual Summit.
-
Question 27 of 40
27. Question
1 pointsWhat is the total outlay announced by the Government of India for the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 for 2020-21?
Correct
Rs 948.90 crore
Incorrect
Rs 948.90 crore
-
Question 28 of 40
28. Question
1 pointsDigital 2.0 is an initiative launched by which bank to provide seamless banking experience sitting at home?
Correct
HDFC Bank
Incorrect
HDFC Bank
-
Question 29 of 40
29. Question
1 pointsThe BSF has recently launched the “Operation Sard Hawa” on the international borders of which state to keep check on instances of infiltration due to the dense fog cover in the area?
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 30 of 40
30. Question
1 pointsWhich Indian Ministry has recently launched the DISC-4 Challenge for the startups, innovators and MSMEs?
Correct
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched the Defence India Startup Challenge-4 (DISC4), under the iDEX initiative, during an event in New Delhi on 29 September 2020. Under this, eleven challenges from Armed forces, OFB&DPSUs are opened for prospective startups, innovators, MSMEs to provide their innovative ideas on technologies which find their application in the defence sector.
Incorrect
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched the Defence India Startup Challenge-4 (DISC4), under the iDEX initiative, during an event in New Delhi on 29 September 2020. Under this, eleven challenges from Armed forces, OFB&DPSUs are opened for prospective startups, innovators, MSMEs to provide their innovative ideas on technologies which find their application in the defence sector.
-
Question 31 of 40
31. Question
1 pointsLarry King, the iconic television and radio host has passed away. He was from which country?
Correct
Incorrect
-
Question 32 of 40
32. Question
1 pointsName the winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Correct
Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson
Incorrect
Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson
-
Question 33 of 40
33. Question
1 pointsThe largest Hockey Stadium of India is being set up in which city?
Correct
A new world-class hockey stadium is being set up in Rourkela city of Odisha
Incorrect
A new world-class hockey stadium is being set up in Rourkela city of Odisha
-
Question 34 of 40
34. Question
1 pointsHarsh Vardhan has been elected as the board member of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI). Where is the headquarter of GAVI located?
Correct
Geneva, Switzerland
Incorrect
Geneva, Switzerland
-
Question 35 of 40
35. Question
1 pointsIndia observes the National Voters’ Day on 25 January to mark the foundation of Election Commission of India (ECI). In which year was ECI established?
Correct
Election Commission of India (ECI) was formed on 25 January 1950
Incorrect
Election Commission of India (ECI) was formed on 25 January 1950
-
Question 36 of 40
36. Question
1 pointsThe Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru is the top Indian institute in “THE World University Rankings 2021”. Which University has topped the ranking globally?
Correct
University of Oxford
Incorrect
University of Oxford
-
Question 37 of 40
37. Question
1 pointsShane Watson has announced his retirement from all forms of Cricket. He was the former all rounder of which country?
Correct
The former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has announced retirement from all forms of cricket on 2nd November 2020.
Incorrect
The former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has announced retirement from all forms of cricket on 2nd November 2020.
-
Question 38 of 40
38. Question
1 pointsWhat was the theme of the World Aids Day 2020?
Correct
The World AIDS Day is observed across the globe on 1 December. The theme for the World Aids Day 2020 is ‘Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic: Resilience and Impact.’.
Incorrect
The World AIDS Day is observed across the globe on 1 December. The theme for the World Aids Day 2020 is ‘Ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic: Resilience and Impact.’.
-
Question 39 of 40
39. Question
1 pointsThe Reliance Power and Japanese energy major JERA have signed loan agreement with a group of banks to set up 745 MW natural gas-fired thermal power generation project in which country?
Correct
Reliance Power and Japanese energy major JERA are jointly developing a new 745 MW natural gas-fired thermal power generation project in Meghnaghat in Bangladesh. The project will be undertaken by their project company, Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power, a 51:49 joint venture between Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group’s Reliance Power and Japan’s JERA Co Inc.
Incorrect
Reliance Power and Japanese energy major JERA are jointly developing a new 745 MW natural gas-fired thermal power generation project in Meghnaghat in Bangladesh. The project will be undertaken by their project company, Reliance Bangladesh LNG & Power, a 51:49 joint venture between Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group’s Reliance Power and Japan’s JERA Co Inc.
-
Question 40 of 40
40. Question
1 pointsTansen Samman is given by which state for outstanding achievement in music?
Correct
Incorrect