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GK Score Booster – 1250+ GK Questions for BOB / SBI Clerk/PO Mains 2018

1). What is the name of the week that is observed on April 3). What is the theme of World Autism Awareness Day?
1 to 7? A. Empowering Women and Girls with Autism
A. International Autism Week B. Empowering Boys and Girls with Autism
B. Protection from Slave Week C. Empowering Ladies and Girls with Autism
C. Security of Country Week D. Empowering Women and Men with Autism
D. Prevention of Blindness Week E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: A
Answer: D Explanation
Explanation The theme of World Autism Awareness Day is
April 1 to 7 is observed as Prevention of Blindness Week Empowering Women and Girls with Autism.
in India. 4). Which of the following organisation has awarded 150
2). What is the theme of International Children's Book Day projects worth Rs. 1,22,000 crore in the In Financial Year
(ICBD)? 2017-18?
A. Let Us Grow With the Book A. SEBI
B. Let We Grow With the Book B. NHAI
C. Let Me Grow With the Book C. RBI
D. Let You Grow With the Book D. SIDBI
E. None of these E. Ministry of Road and Transport
Answer: A Answer: B
Explanation Explanation
The theme of International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is NHAI has awarded 150 projects worth Rs. 1,22,000 crore
Let Us Grow With the Book. in the In Financial Year 2017-18.
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5). Who won ‘Sportsperson of the Year’ at the Telangana B. U Mumba
Sports Journalists Association annual awards for 2017 in C. Kerala
Hyderabad? D. West Bengal
A. Mithali Raj E. None of these
B. Kidambi Srikanth Answer: C.
C. P V Sindhu Explanation
D. Pullela Gopichand Sixth Santhosh Trophy Football title won by Kerala.
E. VVS Laxman 9). Tamil film director who was part of late C.V. Sridhar’s
Answer: A unit died at the age of 81 is?
Explanation A. C.V. Rajendran
Mithali Raj won ‘Sportsperson of the Year’ at the B. C.V Rajasundaram
Telangana Sports Journalists Association annual awards C. C .V Rajesh
for 2017 in Hyderabad. D. C.V Rajarajan
6). Where did the two-day meeting of Permanent Indus E. None of these
Commission (PIC) between India and Pakistan began? Answer: A
A. Bangalore Explanation
B. Mumbai Tamil film director C.V. Rajendran, who was part of late
C. Kolkata C.V. Sridhar’s unit died aged 81.
D. New Delhit 10). Under which scheme government is going to launch
E. Chennai Summer Internship 2018?
Answer: D A. SBSI
Explanation B. PMJDY
Two-day meeting of Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) C. PMGSK
between India and Pakistan began in New Delhi. D. SWAGATH
7). From which country India has received its first LNG E. None of these
cargo under a long-term supply deal when a ship carrying Answer: A
super-cooled natural gas arrived at Dabhol in Explanation
Maharashtra? Government is going to launch Swachh Bharat Summer
A. UAE Internship (SBSI) 2018 aimed at engaging college youth
B. Saudi Arabia with Swachhata work in villages in coming Summer
C. US vacation.
D. Iraq 11). Which of the following state government has
E. UK launched ‘Rupashree’ Scheme?
Answer: C A. West Bengal
Explanation B. Kerala
India received its first LNG cargo from the US under a C. Tamilnadu
long-term supply deal when a ship carrying super-cooled D. Goa
natural gas arrived at Dabhol in Maharashtra. E. Sikkim
8). Which team has won their sixth Santhosh Trophy Answer: A
Football title?
A. Chennai FC
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Explanation Answer: A
The government of West Bengal has launched Explanation
‘Rupashree’ Scheme. Debjani Ghosh is the new president of Nasscom.
12). Which of the following state government has 16). What is the time limit for visit Taj Mahal for a person
launched ‘Rupashree’ Scheme? on sunday?
A. Assam A. 1 Hour
B. Kerala B. 2 Hour
C. Tamilnadu C. 3 Hour
D. Goa D. 4 Hour
E. Sikkim E. 5 Hour
Answer: A Answer: C
Explanation Explanation
The government of West Bengal has launched The three-hour time cap for visitors to the Taj Mahal came
‘Rupashree’ Scheme. into force on Sunday.
13). Which of the following becomes first city to roll-out 17). Which of the following International Airport has been
Euro VI fuel? adjudged the cleanest airport in the country?
A. Chennai A. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
B. Bangalore B. Bangalore International Airport
C. Kolkata C. Bangalore International Airport
D. Varanasi D. Mangalore International Airport
E. None of these E. None of these
Answer: E Answer: D
Explanation Explanation
New Delhi becomes first city to roll-out Euro VI fuel. Mangalore International Airport has been adjudged the
14). Above how much amount an E-way Bill will be cleanest airport in the country.
required for moving goods from one state to another? 18). What is the name of startup bought by the Chinese e-
A. 5000 commerce giant Alibaba?
B. 50000 A. Ele.me
C. 10000 B. Eli.me
D. 100000 C. Els.mi
E. None of these D. Ele.mi
Answer: B E. None of these
Explanation Answer: A
An E-way Bill will be required for moving goods worth over Explanation:
50,000 rupees from one state to another. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced the
15). Who is the new president of Nasscom? company will buy China-based food delivery startup
A. Debjani Ghosh Ele.me for an undisclosed amount in an all-cash deal.
B. Arunima Sinha 19). What is the name of Mid range smartphone going to
C. Malalai sharma launch by Google?
D. Rupashree A. Pixel
E. None of these B. Pixel Note
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C. Pixel Book SIDBI Foundation Day- Launches ‘Samridhi- Virtual
D. Pixel Chart Assistant’ & ‘ Bankability Kit’.
E. None of These 23). Who has attended the 7th Moscow Conference on
Answer: A International Security on behalf of India?
Explanation A. Narendra Modi
Google plans to release a midrange Pixel smartphone, B. Ram Nath Govind.
specifically for Indian users. The device is rumoured to C. Nirmala Sitharaman
launch in July-August this year. D. Arun Jaitley
20). What is the name of premium laptop going to launch E. None of these
by Google? Answer: C
A. Pixel Explanation
B. Pixel Note Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in Russia to
C. Pixel Book attend the 7th Moscow Conference on International
D. Pixel Chart Security.
E. None of These 24). Who has become World No 1 Tennis Player?
Answer: C A. Rafael Nadal
Explanation B. Roger Federer
The name of premium laptop going to launch by Google is C. Marin Cilic
Pixel Book. D. Novak Djokovic
21). To which of the following TV maker ICICI Bank lost as E. None of these
much as Rs.12,000 crore in market value? Answer: A
A. Sony Explanation
B. Samsung Rafael Nadal dethrones Federer to become world no. 1.
C. Videocon 25). Who is the world’s No 1 almond importer?
D. LG A. Singapore
E. None of these B. India
Answer: C C. Japan
Explanation D. UAE
ICICI Bank lost as much as Rs.12,000 crore in market E. US
value on Monday after the CBI initiated a preliminary Answer: B
enquiry into the bank’s loan to Videocon. Explanation
22). Which of the following organisation launched India has toppled China and Spain to emerge as the
'Samridhi- Virtual Assistant' & ' Bankability Kit'? world’s largest Importer of Almond in recent times.
A. NABARD 26). How many monuments/historical sites in the North
B. SEBI Eastern states have been identified tentatively for listing
C. SIDBI under World Heritage Site?
D. IRDAI A. 5
E. None of these B. 7
Answer: C C. 9
Explanation D. 11
E. 6
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Answer: E C. Los Angels
Explanation D. Katmandu
6 monuments/historical sites in the North Eastern states E. Moscow
have been identified tentatively for listing under World Answer: B
Heritage Site. Explanation
27). Where did the new plant species Fimbristylis Tibetans to host ‘Thank You India’ campaign in New Delhi.
agasthyamalaensis discovered? 31). What is the name of billing system launched in the
A. Himachal region beginning of the financial year?
B. Vindhya hills A. E- Way Bill
C. Western Ghats B. E- Bay Bill
D. Eastern Ghats C. E- Pay Bill
E. Both C and D D. M- Pay Bill
Answer: C E. None of these
Explanation Answer: A
New plant species Fimbristylis agasthyamalaensis Explanation
discovered in Western Ghats. With the beginning of the financial year 2018-19, the e-
28). Who has topped the table in Bloomberg Billionaires way Bill System for Inter-State movement of goods comes
Top 100 Index? into force.
A. Mukesh Ambani 32). Where did Multi Modal Logistics Park was recently
B. Jeff Bores inaugurated?
C. Bill gates A. Goa
D. Jack Ma B. Gujarat
E. None of these C. Rajasthan
Answer: B D. Orissa
Explanation E. None of these
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has topped in Bloomberg Answer: A
Billionaires Top 100 Index. Explanation
29). What is the rank of India in global startup ecosystem Multi Modal Logistics Park was recently inaugurated in
in 2017? Goa.
A. 30 33). For how much amount did Softbank has signed a deal
B. 35 with China's energy conglomerate Golden Concord (GCL)
C. 40 to produce and sell solar equipment in India?
D. 32 A. $920-million
E. None of these B. $930-million
Answer: E C. $940-million
Explanation D. $950-million
India ranks 37th in global startup ecosystem in 2017. E. None of these
30). Where did Tibetans to host 'Thank You India' Answer: B
campaign? Explanation
A. Lhasa
B. New Delhi
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Softbank has signed a $930-million deal with China’s B. Ola
energy conglomerate Golden Concord (GCL) to produce C. Food Panda
and sell solar equipment in India. D. Paytm
34). Who has appointed protem chairman of Lalit Kala E. Snap Deal
Akademi? Answer: B
A. M L Srinivasan Explanation
B. M L Srivastava Ola Acquires Ticketing App Firm Ridlr.
C. M L Srivastan 37). Who claimed the title of 'Sportsperson of the Year -
D. M L Srijeeth Male' at the inaugural ESPN Multi-Sport Awards?
E. None of these A. MS Dhoni
Answer: B B. Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation C. Pullela Gopichand
M L Srivastava appointed protem chairman of Lalit Kala D. Virat Kholi
Akademi. E. none of these
35). Where did a world-class interpretation centre and Answer: B
other tourist facilities for visitors were inaugurated? Explanation
A. Meenachiamman Temple Kidambi Srikanth claimed the title of ‘Sportsperson of the
B. Amarnath Temple Year – Male’ at the inaugural ESPN Multi-Sport Awards.
C. Amritsar Temple 38). Who claimed the title of 'Sportsperson of the Year -
D. Sun Konark Temple Feale' at the inaugural ESPN Multi-Sport Awards?
E. None of these A. P.V Sindhu
Answer: D B. Saina Nehwal
Explanation C. Mithaliraj
A world-class interpretation centre and other tourist D. Adithi Ashoke
facilities for visitors were inaugurated at the Konark Sun E. None of these
Temple, Odisha. Answer: A
36). Which of the following startup has acquired ticketing Explanation
app firm Ridlr? P.V Sindhu.claimed the title of ‘Sportsperson of the
A. Uber
Year – Feale’ at the inaugural ESPN Multi-Sport Awards. 40). Which of the following payments bank started its
39). Who is the chair person of Committee to prevent operation on April 4, 2018?
exam paper leakages? A. Airtel
A. RM Lotha B. Paytm
B. J S Thakutr C. Jio
C. Vinay Sheel Oberoi D. Postal
D. Narasimman E. None of these
E. None of these Answer: C
Answer: C Explanation
Explanation Jio Payments Bank Limited has commenced operations
HRD Ministry Constitutes Committee To Prevent Exam as a payments bank.
Paper Leakages under Vinay Sheel Oberoi.
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41). Which of the following bank gets RBI nod to acquire Explanation
IL&FS arm? Union Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation Minister,
A. Axis bank Suresh Prabhu launched digital initiatives by Export
B. ICICI Bank Inspection Council (EIC) for ease of export at New Delhi.
C. IndusInd Bank 45). What is the name of Joint Training Exercise Indo-
D. Yes Bank Kyrgyzstan?
E. None of these A. KHANJAR-V
Answer: C B. SLINIX
Explanation C. MAITREE
Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has received RBI’s D. REDFLAG
approval to buy the securities services arm of IL&FS. E. None of these
42). Where did India-Japan-US Trilateral Talks Held? Answer: A
A. New Delhi Explanation
B. Bangalore The fifth Indo-Kyrgyzstan Joint Training Exercise
C. Hyderabad KHANJAR-V.
D. Kolkata 46). What is the theme of National Maritime Day 2018?
E. None of these A. Indian Shipment u2013 An Ocean of opportunity
Answer: A B. Indian Shipment u2013 An Ocean of Trade
Explanation C. Indian Shipment u2013 An Ocean of Security
India-Japan-US trilateral talks held in New Delhi. D. Indian Shipping u2013 An Ocean of opportunity
43). With which of the following bank Indian Army has E. None of these
signed an MOU on the Defence Salary Package? Answer: D
A. Axis bank Explanation
B. ICICI Bank The theme of National Maritime Day 2018 is Indian
C. IndusInd Bank Shipping – An Ocean of opportunity
D. Yes Bank 47). From which date UIDAI had stated that all authorized
E. None of these agency/service providers will have to compulsory accept
Answer: E VID?
Explanation A. April 1, 2018
An MoU was signed between the Indian Army and HDFC B. May 1, 2018
Bank on the Defence Salary Package. C. June 1, 2018
44). Where did union Commerce and Industry and Civil D. July 1, 2018
Aviation Minister, Suresh Prabhu launched digital E. None of these
initiatives by Export Inspection Council (EIC) for ease of Answer: C
export? 48). By tie up with which country Turkey launches
A. New Delhi construction of first-ever nuclear plant?
B. Bangalore A. USA
C. Hyderabad B. Israel
D. Kolkata C. Russia
E. None of these D. Japan
Answer: A E. China
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Answer: C 52). Who has elected as President of Badminton
Explanation Association of India?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President A. Himanta Biswa Shanker
Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched construction of Turkey’s B. Hersimrat Biswa Sarma
first ever nuclear plant on the Mediterranean coast at C. Himanta Biswa Shakshi
Akkuyu. D. Himanta Biswa Sarma
49). Which of the following state launched the MAA E. None of these
scheme? Answer: D
A. Arunachal Pradesh Explanation
B. Haryana President of Badminton Association of India is Himanta
C. Himachal Pradesh Biswa Sarma.
D. Rajasthan 53). From which of the following month all tobacco
E. None of these products and cigarette packs will have the national toll-
Answer: C free number?
Explanation A. April
MAA programme launched by Himachal Pradesh Health B. May
Minister Vipin Parmar. C. June
50). Which of the following bank plans to use WhatsApp D. August
for customer service? E. September
A. Axis Answer: E
B. ICICI Explanation
C. IndusInd Bank All tobacco products and cigarette packs will have the
D. HDFC national toll
E. Yes Bank free number 1800-11-2356 printed on them starting
Answer: C September.
Explanation 54). To which of the following bank the Financial
IndusInd Bank to use WhatsApp for customer service. Intelligence Unit has imposed Rs.9 crore penalty?
51). Which of the following e-portal has been awarded A. Axis
“For best emerging online Education Portal in North B. Bank of Baroda
India”? C. SBI
A. Study Khazana D. HDFC
B. Internet Archive E. ICICI
C. Learning space Answer: B
D. Coursera Explanation
E. None of these The Financial Intelligence Unit has imposed ₹9 crore
Answer: A penalty on Bank of Baroda.
Explanation 55). Where did Qatar-based Doha Bank has set up the
Study Khazana, an e-portal, was awarded “For best first branch?
emerging online Education Portal in North India” at the A. Chennai
‘World Education Summit and Award 2018’ at New Delhi B. Pune
C. Thrissur
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D. Bangalore Anupam Kher gets Best Supporting Actor nomination at
E. Kochi BAFTA.
Answer: A 59). Who has appointmented as SBI Life gets new MD &
Explanation CEO?
Qatar-based Doha Bank has set up the first branch in the A. Rajenesh Kumar
Chennai. B. Sanjeev Nautiyal
56). What is the current repo rate On the basis of 1st Bi- C. Rajesh Kumar
Monthly Monetary Policy Statement Released By RBI? D. Senthil
A. 5% E. Anand Kumar
B. 6% Answer: B
C. 7% Explanation
D. 8% Sanjeev Nautiyal is appointmented as SBI Life gets new
E. 21% MD & CEO.
Answer: B 60). Who has has been appointed as the next
Explanation Ambassador of India to the Republic of Serbia?
On the basis of an assessment of the current and evolving A. Subrata Banerji
macroeconomic situation at its meeting, the Monetary B. Supriya Bhattacharjee
Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy repo C. Subrata Bhattacharjee
rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) D. Supria Banerji
unchanged at 6.0%. E. none of these
57). What is the GDP of India on FY 18-19 according to Answer: C
India Ratings and Research? Explanation
A. 7.1 Subrata Bhattacharjee has been appointed as the next
B. 7.2 Ambassador of India to the Republic of Serbia.
C. 7.3 61). Who won 1st medal for India at CWG-2018?
D. 7.4 A. Sunaina
E. 7.5 B. Gururaja
Answer: D C. Sanamacha Chanu
Explanation D. Pratima Kumari
India Ratings and Research has revised its FY19 GDP E. None of these
growth forecast to 7.4% from 7.1% earlier. Answer: B
58). Who gets Best Supporting Actor nomination at Explanation
BAFTA? Indian weightlifter P Gururaja bagged the country’s first
A. Sathiyaraj medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
B. Amithab Batchan 62). Which of the following company launches online
C. Anupam Kher income tax filing services?
D. Phrabu A. IndiaFilings
E. None of these B. India Feeling
Answer: C C. India Billings
Explanation D. India Fileings
E. None of these
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Answer: A 66). Which of the following Digital payments company has
Explanation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FIEO
IndiaFilings launches online income tax filing services for promotion of outbound shipments among SME?
IndiaFilings launches online income tax filing services. A. Airtel
63). India and which of the following country has signed B. Flipkart
MOU on technical cooperation in rail sector? C. PayPal
A. UAE D. Imobile
B. US E. None of these
C. Canada Answer: C
D. Japan Explanation
E. None of these Digital payments company PayPal and the Federation of
Answer: A Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) signed a
Explanation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promotion of
The Indian Railways today apprised the Cabinet of an outbound shipments among small and medium
MoU signed between India and the United Arab Emirates enterprises (SMEs).
on technical cooperation in rail sector. 67). Where did Global Logistics Summit was held?
64). With which of the following country India has signed A. Mumbai
an MOU on foster cross-border partnerships? B. New Delhi
A. UAE C. Hyderabad
B. US D. Kolkata
C. Canada E. Lucknow
D. Japan Answer: B
E. None of these Explanation
Answer: C Global Logistics Summit was held in New Delhi.
Explanation 68). Who was awarded the FLO Icon Award for Banking
India and Canada signed MOU on foster cross-border and Finance?
partnerships. A. Chanda Kochhar
65). With which of the following country India has signed B. Aarti Vij
an MOU for cooperation in the field of food safety and C. Ekta Kapoor
related areas? D. Twinkle Khanna
A. Afghanistan E. Namita Gokhale
B. US Answer: A
C. Canada Explanation
D. Japan Chanda Kochhar was awarded the FLO Icon Award for
E. None of these Banking and Finance.
Answer: A 69). What is the rank of India in most vulnerable country to
Explanation cyber threats?
India and Afghanistan for cooperation in the field of food A. 1
safety and related areas. B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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