RBI OFFICER GRADE ‘B’ PHASE-I EXAM Held on : 06.03.2021 (Shift-I) (Part-IV)

Total Questions: 50

1. The Ramsar Convention was signed in which of the following years?

Correct Answer: (3) 1971
Solution:

The Ramsar Convention was signed in the Iranian Caspian Sea resort of Ramsar on 2 February 1971.
● The convention is also known as Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat.

2. On which of the following days does India observe National Handloom Day?

Correct Answer: (1) 7th August
Solution:

August 7 is observed as National Handloom Day in India.
● It is celebrated annually to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement that was launched on this day in 1905 in Calcutta Town Hall to protest against the partition of Bengal by the British Government.

3. Which of the following Indian space scientists played a crucial role in drafting the New Education Policy 2020?

Correct Answer: (2) K. Kasturirangan
Solution:

K Kasturirangan, an eminent scientist who steered the Indian space programme as chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was the Chairman of the committee that drafted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
● He chaired the Committee for Draft National Education Policy.

4. The present Banking Ombudsman scheme is in operation since which year?

Correct Answer: (4) 2017
Solution:

Presently the Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006 (as amended up to July 1, 2017) is in operation.
● Banking Ombudsman Scheme enable the people to file complain to resolve the banking issues.

5. Under which ATM system are cash management and connectivity to banking networks provided by a sponsor bank?

Correct Answer: (2) Brown label
Solution:

Brown Label ATM is based on the concept of sharing the cost.
● In Brown Label, ATM hardware is owned by the service provider, but cash management and network connectivity are provided by the sponsor bank. but the ATM machine contains Logo of sponsor bank.

6. Which of the following is the first Arab country to open a nuclear power plant?

Correct Answer: (1) United Arab Emirates
Solution:

The United Arab Emirates became the first Arab country to open a nuclear power plant, when the Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Plant in Abu Dhabi, got operational on 31 July 2020.
● The plant is powered by South Korean technology and is situated in the Al Dhafrah region of Abu Dhabi.

7. Which of the following days marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima during World War II?

Correct Answer: (1) 6th August
Solution:

The US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9 in 1945 during World War II.
● 6 August is celebrated every year on the anniversary of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima.
● The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings marked the end of World War II.

8. Who is the author of the book, titled “RAW: A History of India’s Covert Operations”?

Correct Answer: (4) Yatish Yadav
Solution:

RAW: A History of India's Covert Operations has been authored by India's investigative journalist Yatish Yadav.
● The book is a window into the heroic covert operations carried by India's external spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

9. Which private bank has launched “e-Kisaan Dhan” app for farmers all over India?

Correct Answer: (1) HDFC Bank
Solution:

Private lender, HDFC Bank on 30 June 2020 launched ‘e-Kisaan Dhan’ app for farmers all over India.
● The app aims to address information and knowledge gap for farmers in the agriculture space and rural ecosystem.

10. What is the minimum amount that is remitted through RTGS?

Correct Answer: (3) Rs. 200000
Solution:

The minimum amount to be remitted through RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) is Rs. 2,00000 (2 lakhs).
● There is no maximum limit.
● The RTGS system is meant for high-value transactions, on a real-time basis.