Here is the Current affairs quiz December 19th 2019 for RBI/NABARD in the quiz series. This quiz series is also useful for IBPS/SBI PO, Railway recruitment, LIC AAO and clerical exams. The questions covers current affairs, static financial knowledge and other important topics which can be asked in competitive exams. Answers are given at the end of the quiz.
Q1. Which armed force has started a dedicated matrimonial site for its staff?
- ITBP
- BSF
- CRPF
- Indian Army
Answer: (1)
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has started a dedicated matrimonial site for its staff. There are more than 25,000 unmarried men in the Force while more than 1000 women personnel are also unmarried. Keeping in view their duties and engagements after joining the service, finding suitable matches becomes an uphill task for the serving personnel
Q2. The National Broadband Mission aims to provide Broadband access to all villages by ___?
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
Answer: (3)
The government has announced a new ‘mission’ aimed at providing broadband access in all villages in the country by 2022, entailing investments of around Rs 7 lakh crore from various stakeholders
Q3. Where does popular classical music festival ‘Tansen Samaroh’ held?
- Indore
- Gwalior
- Gurugram
- Mumbai
Answer: (2)
The Music festival Tansen Samaroh began in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on 17 December
Q4. Orange festival is the state-level festival of ____?
- Assam
- Nagaland
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Manipur
Answer: (4)
Three-day state-level orange festival began in Manipur
Q5. The state police of Gujarat became _____ state to get honoured with ‘President’s colours’.
- 7th
- 9th
- 10th
- 12th
Answer: (1)
Gujarat Police has become the 7th such police force in the country which has received President’s color.t
Q6. Who has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019?
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben Stokes
- Eoin Morgan
- Matt Parkinson
Answer: (2)
England cricketer Ben Stokes has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019. The all-rounder was man of the match as England won the World Cup for the first time with a dramatic super over victory against New Zealand at Lord’
Q7. Who has been elected as a Prime Minister of UK?
- Jeremy Corbyn
- Nicola Sturgeon
- Jo Swinson
- Boris Johnson
Answer: (4)
Q8. Which Indian bank has signed a loan agreement worth of $277 million (about Rs 1,958 crore) with Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) German development bank?
- State Bank of India
- Bank of Baroda
- Punjab National Bank
- Canara Bank
Q9. RBI has waived NEFT, RTGS transfer charges for savings account holders with effect from ____?
- 1st January, 2020
- 1st March, 2020
- 1st April, 2020
- 1st June, 2020
Answer: (1)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed banks to make all online payments done through NEFT and RTGS free of cost for savings account holders. The new rules will come into effect from 1 January, 2020.
Q10. Government of India has signed a $250 million loan agreement with _____ for Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
- NDB
- World Bank
- ADB
- AIIB
Answer: (3)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has signed a $250 million loan to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to expand energy efficiency investments in India that will benefit agricultural, residential and institutional consumers. In addition, $46 million financing will be provided from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), to be administered by ADB
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