LIC AAO Current Affairs Questions

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Current Affairs Questions for LIC AAO :

The General Awareness Section of Banking Exams covers numerous sections in it like Banking Awareness, Static GK, and Current Affairs. Most of the questions in GA appear from Current Affairs section. So it becomes important for you all to cover this particular section with sincerity and seriousness. The questions on Static and Banking Awareness are related to the countries, events or anything that has been in news for a while. Knowledge of current news also helps you deal with the PI (Personal Interview) more efficiently so you do not give a mumble jumble answer to the interviewee’s simple questions. Here is a quiz on Current Affairs to let you assess your Current Affairs Knowledge.

Q1. In which country the Asian Tea Alliance (ATA) was launched recently?

India

China

Japan

Indonesia

Sri Lanka

Solution:

To boost tea trade, cultural and technical exchanges as well as the global promotion of tea, the Asian Tea Alliance (ATA), a union of five tea-growing and consuming countries, was launched in Guizhou, China.

Q2. Who was honoured with ‘Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award‘ for his book titled ‘Samvidhan Kavya‘?

Vikram Nath

Gargi Kaul

BK Nayak

Kaushik Shaparia

Sunil Kumar Gautam

Solution:

Sunil Kumar Gautam, Special Commissioner of Police (Operations) was honoured with ‘Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant Award‘ for his book titled ‘Samvidhan Kavya‘.

Q3. Which company has become the first Indian retail company to clock more than Rs 1 lakh crore in annual revenues?

Reliance Retail

Pantaloons Fashion & Retail

Jio

Paytm

Tata Group

Solution:

Reliance retail has become the first Indian retail company to clock more than Rs 1 lakh crore in annual revenues. The retail venture of Reliance Industries reported an income of Rs 1,30,556 crore for 2018-19, 89% more than the previous year’s Rs 69,198 crore. Reliance Retail also became the first Indian retailer to cross more than 10,000 stores.

Q4. Indigenously designed __________________ a guided missile destroyer was launched by Navy Chief Sunil Lanba at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai.

INS Aizawl

INS Gangtok

INS Agartala

INS Imphal

INS Kohima

Solution:

Indigenously designed ‘INS Imphal’ a guided missile destroyer was launched by Navy Chief Sunil Lanba at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. This ship is designed by the Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Designs, New Delhi.

Q5. Name the one of the most well-known paranormal investigator, who has passed away recently?

Daniel Kehlmann

Shirley Jackson

Lorraine Warren

Dorah L Williams

Helen Oyeyemi

Solution:

One of the most well known paranormal investigator, Lorraine Warren passed away at the age of 92. She investigated haunted houses and other manifestation of paranormal activities throughout her life with her late husband Ed. Warren.

Q6. Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April _____________ Worldwide.

24th

21st

23rd

25th

22nd

Solution:

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22 Worldwide. It was first celebrated in 1970. The theme for Earth Day 2019 is to ‘Protect Our Species.’ This theme is created to focus on the destruction caused to plants and wildlife populations mainly due to human activity.

Q7. What is the rank of India among 100 countries in Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2019 released by StartupBlink?

31st

22nd

43rd

17th

11th

Solution:

India was ranked 17th position among 100 countries in Startup Ecosystem Ranking for 2019 released by StartupBlink. It was ranked 37th spot last year. The report ranks countries based on the strength of its startup ecosystem.

Q8. Name the Indian-American scientist, who has been inducted into the prestigious Cleveland International Hall of fame for his contribution in applications in systems biology, global issues, and sustainable development?

Naresh Dalal

Ruchir Sharma

Sree Sreenath

Manjul Bhargava

SP Kothari

Solution:

Indian-American scientist and social activist Sree Sreenath has been inducted into the prestigious Cleveland International Hall of fame for his contribution in applications in systems biology, global issues, and sustainable development.

Q9. What is the theme of Earth Day 2019?

Due to Human Activity

Protect Our Species

Plants and Wildlife Populations

Focus on the Destruction Caused

Global Movement that Embraces Nature

Solution:

Q10. Which country secured 1st position in Startup Ecosystem Ranking 2019 released by StartupBlink?

United States

Canada

United Kingdom

France

Germany

Solution:

It takes
into consideration startup ecosystems of 1,000 cities and 100 countries for the
ranking. China was ranked 27th. Bangalore, New Delhi, and Mumbai were the top
cities in the Indian startup ecosystem. Top three countries are:-

1st: United
States

2nd: United
Kingdom

3rd: Canada.

Q11. Eminent ________________ folk singer Amar Paul passed away following a cardiac arrest recently.

Bhojpuri

Odia

Bengali

Garhwali

Punjabi

Solution:

Eminent Bengali folk singer Amar Paul passed away following a cardiac arrest. He was 97. Paul lent his voice in a number of films. He has penned several books on folk songs of Bengal and received accolades from various academies around the world.

Q12. Who has won a landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election recently?

Yelena Zelenskaya

Elena Kravets

Yulia Tymoshenko

Petro Poroshenko

Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Solution:

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, an actor and comedian has won a landslide victory in Ukraine’s presidential election. The incumbent, Petro Poroshenko conceded defeat. He is best known for his role in the long-running Ukrainian television series Servant of the People, where he played the role of president.

Q13. The World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is celebrated every year on ________________ April to encourage people to use creativity in problem-solving for all issues related to achieving the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals.

21st

20th

22nd

19th

23rd

Solution:

The World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is celebrated every year on 21st April to encourage people to use creativity in problem-solving for all issues related to achieving the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals.

Q14. The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (IPR Cell) of _______________ Agricultural University has been selected for the National Intellectual Property Award 2019.

Gujarat

Andhra Pradesh

Telangana

Kerala

Maharashtra

Solution:

The Intellectual Property Rights Cell (IPR Cell) of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has been selected for the National Intellectual Property Award 2019. The award, comprising prize money of INR 1 lakh, citation, and memento, will be presented at a function to be held in New Delhi on World IP Day. The cell headed by C.R. Elsy has facilitated GI registration of nine crops from the State.

Q15. Which company has partnered with the Department of Posts in a bid to transform it into a multi-service digital hub recently?

Tech Mahindra

Tata Consultancy Services

Wipro Limited

HCL Technologies

Infosys Limited

Solution:

India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has partnered with the Department of Posts in a bid to transform it into a multi-service digital hub. It will modernise the delivery of mail and packages, enhance customer experience, and launch innovative services that will drive new revenues.