Current Affairs Test 01- SBI Clerk Mains 2020
This is a Free Mock Test (Current Affairs) for SBI Clerk Mains 2020 based on the latest current affairs.
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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
1 pointsWhich state government will launch the portal Dharani for integrated land record management?
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- The chief minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao will launch a web portal named “Dharani” for integrated land record management on October 26, 2020 i.e. on the festive occasion of Dussehra.
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- The chief minister of Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao will launch a web portal named “Dharani” for integrated land record management on October 26, 2020 i.e. on the festive occasion of Dussehra.
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
1 pointsLazyPay app is launched by which company?
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Incorrect
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
1 pointsWho is the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)?
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Incorrect
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
1 pointsCharanjit Singh Attra has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of which bank?
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- The State Bank of India (SBI) has appointed Charanjit Singh Attra as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 01 October 2020.
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- The State Bank of India (SBI) has appointed Charanjit Singh Attra as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 01 October 2020.
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
1 pointsWho has won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2020?
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- The Nobel Prize in Literature 2020 has been awarded to American poet Louise Gluck by The Swedish Academy (Stockholm, Sweden).
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- The Nobel Prize in Literature 2020 has been awarded to American poet Louise Gluck by The Swedish Academy (Stockholm, Sweden).
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
1 pointsWho amongst the following has won the PATA Grand Award 2020?
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- The Kerala Tourism has bagged the prestigious PATA Grand Award 2020 in Marketing category for its internationally-acclaimed ‘Human by Nature’ campaign.
- Apart from this, the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, has won the prestigious PATA Gold Award for its Marketing Campaign (State and city – Global), Script Your Adventure 2019
- PATA Grand Award 2020 were presented in 3 categories : Marketing, Sustainability and Human Capital Development.
- Besides this, 20 PATA Gold Awards have also been presented.
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- The Kerala Tourism has bagged the prestigious PATA Grand Award 2020 in Marketing category for its internationally-acclaimed ‘Human by Nature’ campaign.
- Apart from this, the Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka, has won the prestigious PATA Gold Award for its Marketing Campaign (State and city – Global), Script Your Adventure 2019
- PATA Grand Award 2020 were presented in 3 categories : Marketing, Sustainability and Human Capital Development.
- Besides this, 20 PATA Gold Awards have also been presented.
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
1 pointsWhat is the limit for banks to hold fresh acquisitions of SLR securities acquired from September 1, 2020 under HTM?
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Increase of HTM up to an overall limit of 22 per cent of
NDTL: Currently, banks are required to maintain 18 per
cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) in
SLR securities. The extant limit for investments that can
be held in HTM category is 25 per cent of total
investment. Banks are allowed to exceed this limit
provided the excess is invested in SLR securities within
an overall limit of 19.5 per cent of NDTL. RBI has decided
to allow banks to hold fresh acquisitions of SLR securities
acquired from September 1, 2020 under HTM up to an
overall limit of 22 per cent of NDTL up to March 31,
2021.Incorrect
Increase of HTM up to an overall limit of 22 per cent of
NDTL: Currently, banks are required to maintain 18 per
cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) in
SLR securities. The extant limit for investments that can
be held in HTM category is 25 per cent of total
investment. Banks are allowed to exceed this limit
provided the excess is invested in SLR securities within
an overall limit of 19.5 per cent of NDTL. RBI has decided
to allow banks to hold fresh acquisitions of SLR securities
acquired from September 1, 2020 under HTM up to an
overall limit of 22 per cent of NDTL up to March 31,
2021. -
Question 8 of 50
8. Question
1 pointsWhich organization has tied up with 11 state governments to set up Project Management Unit (PMU) for MSME?
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SIDBI in association with the Maharashtra state
government will be setting up a Project Management
Unit (PMU), in order to boost the MSME ecosystem in
Maharashtra.Incorrect
SIDBI in association with the Maharashtra state
government will be setting up a Project Management
Unit (PMU), in order to boost the MSME ecosystem in
Maharashtra. -
Question 9 of 50
9. Question
1 pointsWhat is the GDP rate projection for India in FY22 as per IMF?
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8.80%
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8.80%
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
1 pointsWhat amount of loan agreement has India signed with AIIB for the Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III?
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India and AIIB sign agreement for $500 million for Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III
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India and AIIB sign agreement for $500 million for Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
1 pointsThe Liberty Savings Account has been launched by which bank?
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Axis Bank introduces ‘Axis Liberty Savings Account’ for millennial customers
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Axis Bank introduces ‘Axis Liberty Savings Account’ for millennial customers
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
1 pointsKarnam Sekar has recently retired as the MD & CEO of which bank?
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Indian Overseas Bank
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Indian Overseas Bank
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
1 pointsWhat is the sovereign rating for India as per Fitch Ratings?
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Fitch revises India’s outlook to negative from stable; affirms the sovereign rating at
“BBB-“Incorrect
Fitch revises India’s outlook to negative from stable; affirms the sovereign rating at
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
1 pointsWhich bank has released the song #HumHaarNahiMaanenge?
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HDFC Bank releases song #HumHaarNahiMaanenge to keep up hopes up amidst Covid-19 pandemic
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HDFC Bank releases song #HumHaarNahiMaanenge to keep up hopes up amidst Covid-19 pandemic
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
1 pointsBSNL has partnered with which bank to launch UPI based payment platform Bharat InstaPay?
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BSNL Partners with SBI to launch UPI-based payment platform Bharat InstaPay
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BSNL Partners with SBI to launch UPI-based payment platform Bharat InstaPay
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Question 16 of 50
16. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the book titled ‘One Arranged Murder’?
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- India’s highest-selling author Chetan Bhagat has come up with his another unputdownable thriller book titled ‘One Arranged Murder”.
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- India’s highest-selling author Chetan Bhagat has come up with his another unputdownable thriller book titled ‘One Arranged Murder”.
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
1 pointsAcer India has appointed whom amongst the following as it brand ambassador?
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Acer India appoints Sonu Sood as brand ambassador
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Acer India appoints Sonu Sood as brand ambassador
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
1 pointsThe 4G network GIGAnet belongs to which company?
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- VI (erstwhile Vodafone Idea) has launched GIGAnet network that is an integrated 4G network.
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- VI (erstwhile Vodafone Idea) has launched GIGAnet network that is an integrated 4G network.
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
1 pointsWho has won the Styrian Grand Prix 2020?
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Incorrect
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
1 pointsWho has won the women’s US Open Tennis Tournament 2020?
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Incorrect
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
1 pointsCricketer Ian Bell who recently announced his retirement, represented which country?
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England
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England
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
1 pointsWhat is the enhanced prize money for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award?
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AwardOld Prize MoneyEnhanced Prize MoneyRajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna AwardRs 7.5 lakhRs 25 lakhArjuna AwardRs 5 lakhRs 15 lakhDhronacharya (Lifetime)Rs 5 lakhRs 15 lakhDhronacharya (Regular)Rs 5 lakhRs 10 lakhDhyanchand AwardRs 5 lakhRs 10 lakhIncorrect
AwardOld Prize MoneyEnhanced Prize MoneyRajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna AwardRs 7.5 lakhRs 25 lakhArjuna AwardRs 5 lakhRs 15 lakhDhronacharya (Lifetime)Rs 5 lakhRs 15 lakhDhronacharya (Regular)Rs 5 lakhRs 10 lakhDhyanchand AwardRs 5 lakhRs 10 lakh -
Question 23 of 50
23. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first multi-modal logistic park will come up in which state?
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- The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park of India, at Jogighopa, in Bongaigaon district of Assam.
- The overall cost of this project is around Rs 693.97 and is being developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana of the Central Government.
- The logistic park will provide direct connectivity to air, road, rail and waterways to the people of Assam and other parts of North East.
- The fund for the multi-modal logistics park would be spent in three components – road and railway connectivity as well as building and infrastructure work.
- It will also give employment to 20 lakh people.
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- The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stone for the first-ever multi-modal logistic park of India, at Jogighopa, in Bongaigaon district of Assam.
- The overall cost of this project is around Rs 693.97 and is being developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana of the Central Government.
- The logistic park will provide direct connectivity to air, road, rail and waterways to the people of Assam and other parts of North East.
- The fund for the multi-modal logistics park would be spent in three components – road and railway connectivity as well as building and infrastructure work.
- It will also give employment to 20 lakh people.
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the first state in India to go completely digital in the public education sector?
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- Kerala has become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms and labs in all its public schools.
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- Kerala has become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms and labs in all its public schools.
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
1 pointsWhich state has launched the ‘U-Rise’ portal to help students get jobs?
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Uttar Pradesh Govt launches unified portal ‘U-Rise’ to help students get jobs
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a unified portal called ‘U-Rise’ on 24 September 2020.
U-Rise portal will guide around 20 lakh students, in learning, career counselling, and getting employment in the state.
Uttar Pradesh is the first state to launch such a unified portal along with the implementation of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.
U-Rise portal would empower the students by providing them with practical and technical knowledge ranging from online exams, digital content, digital assessment, digital examination papers, webinars, internship, e-library, recorded video content to employment.
The e-content, e-library, and online courses available on this portal will be accessible by students even in the most interior areas of the state.Incorrect
Uttar Pradesh Govt launches unified portal ‘U-Rise’ to help students get jobs
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a unified portal called ‘U-Rise’ on 24 September 2020.
U-Rise portal will guide around 20 lakh students, in learning, career counselling, and getting employment in the state.
Uttar Pradesh is the first state to launch such a unified portal along with the implementation of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.
U-Rise portal would empower the students by providing them with practical and technical knowledge ranging from online exams, digital content, digital assessment, digital examination papers, webinars, internship, e-library, recorded video content to employment.
The e-content, e-library, and online courses available on this portal will be accessible by students even in the most interior areas of the state. -
Question 26 of 50
26. Question
1 pointsBy which year the Indian Railway aims to achieve 100 percent electrification of its broad gauge routes?
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Railway plans to complete 100 % electrification of its broad gauge routes by 2023
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Railway plans to complete 100 % electrification of its broad gauge routes by 2023
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
1 pointsWhich month is being observed as Nutrition Month in India?
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September to be observed as ‘Nutrition Month’: PM Modi
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September to be observed as ‘Nutrition Month’: PM Modi
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
1 pointsSRIJAN Portal launched by Central Government is related to?
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The “Atmanirbhar Bharat” week was organised by the Ministry of Defence from August 7 to 14, 2020.
As a part of the Atmanirbhar Week celebration, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched a portal named as SRIJAN, which will function as a one stop shop online portal, giving opportunities for Make in India in Defence.Incorrect
The “Atmanirbhar Bharat” week was organised by the Ministry of Defence from August 7 to 14, 2020.
As a part of the Atmanirbhar Week celebration, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched a portal named as SRIJAN, which will function as a one stop shop online portal, giving opportunities for Make in India in Defence. -
Question 29 of 50
29. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following country has been invited to participate in the naval exercise “Malabar-2020”?
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Australia to Join Malabar-2020 Naval Exercise with India, US & Japan in November
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
1 pointsWhich country has issued the world’s first sovereign bond linked to UN sustainable goals?
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Mexico issues world’s first sovereign bond linked to UN sustainable goals
- Mexico has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. It has raised EUR 750 million ($890 million) by such bonds.
- The SDG bond will mature in September 2027 and offers a yield to maturity rate of 1.603% and a coupon rate of 1.350%.
- This new bond was issued under Mexico’s new “SDG Sovereign Bond Framework,” which was released in February in partnership with French investment bank Natixis.
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Mexico issues world’s first sovereign bond linked to UN sustainable goals
- Mexico has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. It has raised EUR 750 million ($890 million) by such bonds.
- The SDG bond will mature in September 2027 and offers a yield to maturity rate of 1.603% and a coupon rate of 1.350%.
- This new bond was issued under Mexico’s new “SDG Sovereign Bond Framework,” which was released in February in partnership with French investment bank Natixis.
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
1 pointsWhich state has launched the ‘Sujal’ Mission To Provide Tap Water Fit For Drinking in Urban Areas?
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Incorrect
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following initiative has been launched by the Government to promote clean energy and smart energy use?
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Incorrect
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
1 pointsWhat was the profession of Bhanu Athaiya who passed away recently?
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- Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya, the first Indian to win the Oscar award, has passed away due to prolonged illness. She was 91.
- Bhanu Athaiya won the Best Costume Design Oscar for her work in the 1982 film Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough.
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- Costume designer Bhanu Athaiya, the first Indian to win the Oscar award, has passed away due to prolonged illness. She was 91.
- Bhanu Athaiya won the Best Costume Design Oscar for her work in the 1982 film Gandhi, directed by Richard Attenborough.
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
1 pointsThe Quad Countries’ Foreign Minister Meet 2020 was held in which country?
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Quad Countries’ Foreign Minister Meet held in Tokyo
- The Foreign ministers of all four Quad countries – the United States, Japan, India and Australia – met on 6th October 2020 in Tokyo, Japan to hold bilateral discussions over “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) initiative amid coronavirus pandemic.
- The Quad FM meet was represented by External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
- This is the second Quad FM meeting. The first was held in 2019.
- Quad or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), is an Inter-governmental security forum between the United States, Japan, Australia and India.
- The ministers discussed regional issues and collectively affirmed the importance of maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
- They also discussed the post-COVID-19 international order and the need for a coordinated response to the various challenges emerging from the pandemic.
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Quad Countries’ Foreign Minister Meet held in Tokyo
- The Foreign ministers of all four Quad countries – the United States, Japan, India and Australia – met on 6th October 2020 in Tokyo, Japan to hold bilateral discussions over “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” (FOIP) initiative amid coronavirus pandemic.
- The Quad FM meet was represented by External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
- This is the second Quad FM meeting. The first was held in 2019.
- Quad or Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), is an Inter-governmental security forum between the United States, Japan, Australia and India.
- The ministers discussed regional issues and collectively affirmed the importance of maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
- They also discussed the post-COVID-19 international order and the need for a coordinated response to the various challenges emerging from the pandemic.
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
1 pointsWhen is World Hepatitis Day observed every year?
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28 July World Hepatitis Day Theme of World Hepatitis Day 2020: ‘Find the Missing Millions’. Incorrect
28 July World Hepatitis Day Theme of World Hepatitis Day 2020: ‘Find the Missing Millions’. -
Question 36 of 50
36. Question
1 pointsWhat was the theme for World Water Monitoring Day 2020?
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18 SeptemberWorld Water Monitoring DayTheme for 2020 WWMD is ‘Solve Water.’Incorrect
18 SeptemberWorld Water Monitoring DayTheme for 2020 WWMD is ‘Solve Water.’ -
Question 37 of 50
37. Question
1 pointsIndia will hand over its kilo-class submarine INS Sindhuvir to which country for training purpose?
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Incorrect
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
1 pointsWho is the chairperson of the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) to oversee the process of the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)?
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Rajnath Singh
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Rajnath Singh
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
1 pointsWhat is India’s rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020?
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India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020 report released on 16 October 2020.
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India has been ranked at 94 among 107 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020 report released on 16 October 2020.
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
1 pointsWhich insurance company has launched the ‘Shagun – Gift an insurance’ policy?
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SBI General Insurance Launches unique ‘Shagun – Gift an insurance’ policy
Incorrect
SBI General Insurance Launches unique ‘Shagun – Gift an insurance’ policy
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
1 pointsWhere is the headquarters of the World Economic Forum located?
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Cologny, Switzerland
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Cologny, Switzerland
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
1 pointsWhat is the capital of Switzerland?
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Incorrect
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
1 pointsAtal Tunnel is located in which state?
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Atal Tunnel – Himachal Pradesh
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Atal Tunnel – Himachal Pradesh
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
1 pointsWhere is the Arun Jaitley Stadium located?
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Delhi
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Delhi
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
1 pointsJay Prakash Narayan Airport is located in which state of India?
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Patna, Bihar
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Patna, Bihar
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
1 pointsIdukki Dam is located in which state?
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Incorrect
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is an example of GIRO payment in India?
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General Interbank Recurring Order
BBPS
Incorrect
General Interbank Recurring Order
BBPS
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
1 pointsFor which of the following bank type it is not mandatory to exchange mutilated and defective banknotes?
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Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks may exchange mutilated and defective notes at their option.
Incorrect
Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks may exchange mutilated and defective notes at their option.
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
1 pointsWhat is the limit for Farm Credit – to Individual farmers that can qualify for Priority Sector lending?
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Farm Credit – to Individual farmers – Loans against pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce (including warehouse receipt) for a period not exceeding 12 months subject to a limit up to Rs 50 lakh.
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Farm Credit – to Individual farmers – Loans against pledge/hypothecation of agricultural produce (including warehouse receipt) for a period not exceeding 12 months subject to a limit up to Rs 50 lakh.
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
1 pointsWhat is the Minimum Average Maturity Period (MAMP) for External Commercial Borrowing?
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MAMP for ECB will be 3 years.
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MAMP for ECB will be 3 years.
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