FREE IBPS General Awareness: Current Affairs Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which international organization recently launched a major initiative focused on sustainable agriculture and food security in developing nations, receiving significant global attention?

Accepted Answer

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Question 2

India recently signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which country for cooperation in the field of renewable energy, particularly solar power?

Accepted Answer

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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United States

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Japan

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Germany

Question 3

Which Indian state government recently introduced a new scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to women entrepreneurs for starting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?

Accepted Answer

West Bengal

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Maharashtra

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Kerala

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Uttar Pradesh

Question 4

In the context of recent global economic trends, what does 'de-dollarization' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

The process of reducing global dependence on the US dollar for trade and reserves.

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A policy by central banks to increase the value of their domestic currency against the dollar.

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The removal of physical dollar currency from circulation in specific countries.

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The shift from fiat currency to cryptocurrency in international transactions.

Question 5

Which renowned personality was recently awarded the 'Gandhi Peace Prize' for their outstanding contributions to social and economic transformation through Gandhian methods?

Accepted Answer

Geeta Press, Gorakhpur

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Grameen Bank (Bangladesh)

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ISKCON

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Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak (Sulabh International)

Question 6

Which of the following multilateral organizations recently approved a significant loan package to India to support its infrastructure development and green energy transition?

Accepted Answer

New Development Bank (NDB)

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African Development Bank (AfDB)

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European Investment Bank (EIB)

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Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)