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The union housing & urban affairs ministry has extended the timeline for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission to which year? - a)May 2025
- b)December 2024
- c)May 2022
- d)June 2023
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The union housing & urban affairs ministry has extended the timeline for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission to which year?
a)
May 2025
b)
December 2024
c)
May 2022
d)
June 2023
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The union housing & urban affairs ministry has extended the timeline for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission to June 2023 due to the Covid pandemic and other reasons.
Recently which country committed $100b for investment and infrastructure creation in India?- a)Russia
- b)UK
- c)USA
- d)UAE
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently which country committed $100b for investment and infrastructure creation in India?
a)
Russia
b)
UK
c)
USA
d)
UAE
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal chaired an interaction with the captains of Indian industry and heads of Export Promotion Councils in Mumbai, to discuss certain opportunities for Indian businesses to expand their global footprint by leveraging the business platforms and infrastructure offered by UAE.
Which state extended Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme for Girl Students of Classes 8, 9?- a)Kerala
- b)TamilNadu
- c)Madhya Pradesh
- d)Karnataka
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state extended Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme for Girl Students of Classes 8, 9?
a)
Kerala
b)
TamilNadu
c)
Madhya Pradesh
d)
Karnataka
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Shruti Bajaj answered |
Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme Overview
The Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme is an initiative launched by the Karnataka government to support the education of girl students. This scheme specifically targets students in classes 8 and 9, providing them with financial assistance to encourage their academic pursuits.
Extension of the Scheme
Recently, the Karnataka government announced the extension of the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme, emphasizing its commitment to promoting education among girls. This decision reflects the state's ongoing efforts to reduce educational disparities and empower young women.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Financial Support: The scheme offers monetary assistance to help cover educational expenses, such as books, uniforms, and other school-related costs.
- Target Group: It specifically focuses on girl students in classes 8 and 9, recognizing the need to support young women during a crucial phase of their education.
- Encouragement of Education: By providing financial aid, the scheme aims to motivate families to keep their daughters in school and pursue their studies.
Significance for Karnataka
The extension of the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme is significant for several reasons:
- Empowerment of Girls: It plays a crucial role in empowering young women, encouraging them to pursue education and gain independence.
- Reduction of Dropout Rates: Financial assistance helps to lower dropout rates among girl students, contributing to higher overall education levels in the state.
- Social Impact: By investing in girls' education, the scheme promotes gender equality and fosters a more educated society.
The extension of the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme showcases Karnataka's dedication to enhancing educational opportunities for girls, setting a precedent for other states to follow.
The Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme is an initiative launched by the Karnataka government to support the education of girl students. This scheme specifically targets students in classes 8 and 9, providing them with financial assistance to encourage their academic pursuits.
Extension of the Scheme
Recently, the Karnataka government announced the extension of the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme, emphasizing its commitment to promoting education among girls. This decision reflects the state's ongoing efforts to reduce educational disparities and empower young women.
Key Features of the Scheme
- Financial Support: The scheme offers monetary assistance to help cover educational expenses, such as books, uniforms, and other school-related costs.
- Target Group: It specifically focuses on girl students in classes 8 and 9, recognizing the need to support young women during a crucial phase of their education.
- Encouragement of Education: By providing financial aid, the scheme aims to motivate families to keep their daughters in school and pursue their studies.
Significance for Karnataka
The extension of the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme is significant for several reasons:
- Empowerment of Girls: It plays a crucial role in empowering young women, encouraging them to pursue education and gain independence.
- Reduction of Dropout Rates: Financial assistance helps to lower dropout rates among girl students, contributing to higher overall education levels in the state.
- Social Impact: By investing in girls' education, the scheme promotes gender equality and fosters a more educated society.
The extension of the Raitha Vidya Nidhi Scheme showcases Karnataka's dedication to enhancing educational opportunities for girls, setting a precedent for other states to follow.
Recently actors Vijay Raaz, Varun Sharma were roped in as brand ambassadors of which company?- a)EasemyTrip
- b)MakeMytrip
- c)Goibibo
- d)Safari
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently actors Vijay Raaz, Varun Sharma were roped in as brand ambassadors of which company?
a)
EasemyTrip
b)
MakeMytrip
c)
Goibibo
d)
Safari
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Vijay Kumar answered |
EaseMyTrip, India’s second-largest online travel platform, has roped in actors Vijay Raaz andVarun Sharma as brand ambassadors.
Who became the 1st female president of Honduras in the Presidential election of Honduras in December 2021?- a)Samia Suluhu Hassan
- b)Vjosa Osmani
- c)Xiomara Castro
- d)Nasry Asfura
- e)Jeanine Áñez
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who became the 1st female president of Honduras in the Presidential election of Honduras in December 2021?
a)
Samia Suluhu Hassan
b)
Vjosa Osmani
c)
Xiomara Castro
d)
Nasry Asfura
e)
Jeanine Áñez
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, a presidential candidate, won the Presidential election of Honduras, after defeating her close competitor, Nasry Asfura in the General Election. She will succeed previous President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
- With this victory, Xiomara Castro became the 1st female president of Honduras.
About Honduras:
Capital- Tegucigalpa
Currency- Honduran Lempira
Continent- North America
In December 2021, the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) declared the Kazhuveli wetland as the 16th Bird Sanctuary of Which State?- a)Andhra Pradesh
- b)Tamil Nadu
- c)Karnataka
- d)Telangana
- e)Kerala
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In December 2021, the Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) declared the Kazhuveli wetland as the 16th Bird Sanctuary of Which State?
a)
Andhra Pradesh
b)
Tamil Nadu
c)
Karnataka
d)
Telangana
e)
Kerala
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The Kazhuveli wetland situated in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu has been declared as the 16th Bird Sanctuary by the Minister of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the sanctuary lies adjacent to the Bay of Bengal along the East coast of Tamil Nadu.
- The declaration was made under subsection (1) of section 18 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- The Kazhuveli wetlands is referred to as the 2nd largest Brackish Water Lake in South India, only after Pulicat lake.
Which state government has created three new districts namely Tseminyu, Nuiland and Chumukedima?- a)Assam
- b)Nagaland
- c)Tripura
- d)Telangana
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government has created three new districts namely Tseminyu, Nuiland and Chumukedima?
a)
Assam
b)
Nagaland
c)
Tripura
d)
Telangana
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Nagaland Government has created three new districts namely Tseminyu, Nuiland and Chumukedima. The state has now a total of 15 districts.
Which bank has tied up with Cholamandalam MS General Insurance to launch a women-centric health insurance policy Chola Sarva Shakti?- a)Jana SFB
- b)ESAF
- c)Paytm Payments Bank
- d)Equitas SFB
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has tied up with Cholamandalam MS General Insurance to launch a women-centric health insurance policy Chola Sarva Shakti?
a)
Jana SFB
b)
ESAF
c)
Paytm Payments Bank
d)
Equitas SFB
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) said it has tied up with Cholamandalam MS General Insurance to launch a women-centric health insurance policy Chola Sarva Shakti.The product has been launched to empower Indian women with good health and finances.
Who recently (in Dec’21) joined the board of advisers for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)?- a)A K Joti
- b)Sushil Chandra
- c)Nasim Zaidi
- d)Sunil Arora
- e)Om Prakash Rawat
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who recently (in Dec’21) joined the board of advisers for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)?
a)
A K Joti
b)
Sushil Chandra
c)
Nasim Zaidi
d)
Sunil Arora
e)
Om Prakash Rawat
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora has joined the board of advisers for the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), a Stockholm based organization.
Note- Sushil Chandra is the current & 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India, who also chairs Association of World Election Bodies (AWEB).
Note- Sushil Chandra is the current & 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India, who also chairs Association of World Election Bodies (AWEB).
The Centre has decided to raise the legal age of marriage of women from 18 to how many years?- a)21
- b)23
- c)22
- d)25
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Centre has decided to raise the legal age of marriage of women from 18 to how many years?
a)
21
b)
23
c)
22
d)
25
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The Centre has decided to raise the legal age of marriage of women from 18 to 21 years and is likely to move legislative amendments in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
PM Modi inaugurated Saryu Canal project in which state?- a)Madhya Pradesh
- b)Uttar Pradesh
- c)Uttrakhand
- d)Bihar
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
PM Modi inaugurated Saryu Canal project in which state?
a)
Madhya Pradesh
b)
Uttar Pradesh
c)
Uttrakhand
d)
Bihar
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Vijay Kumar answered |
An attempt to realise the vision of farmer welfare and empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Saryu Nahar National Project in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh.
Who was appointed as administrator of Reliance Capital Board that has been superseded by RBI? - a)Suraj Singh
- b)LV Prabhakar
- c)Mahesh Kumar Jain
- d)Y Nageshwar Rao
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was appointed as administrator of Reliance Capital Board that has been superseded by RBI?
a)
Suraj Singh
b)
LV Prabhakar
c)
Mahesh Kumar Jain
d)
Y Nageshwar Rao
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Suresh Reddy answered |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) superseded the board of directors of Reliance Capital Ltd , belonging to the Anil Ambani group, in view of the defaults by RCL in meeting the various payment obligations to its creditors and serious governance concerns which the board has not been able to address effectively.
Which of the following Organisations recently (in Dec’21) flight-tested the Helicopter-launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) Missile from Pokhran Range, Rajasthan?- a)HAL
- b)DRDO
- c)IAF
- d)Both 1 & 2
- e)Both 2 & 3
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following Organisations recently (in Dec’21) flight-tested the Helicopter-launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) Missile from Pokhran Range, Rajasthan?
a)
HAL
b)
DRDO
c)
IAF
d)
Both 1 & 2
e)
Both 2 & 3
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile from the Pokhran range in Rajasthan.
- It should be noted that it is for the first time that this was launched from a Russian origin Mi-35 helicopter gunship.
- It has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in coordination with other DRDO labs and participation from industries.
Who has been appointed as chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL)? - a)Pradip shah
- b)Sanjay Jain
- c)Suman Singh
- d)Rajeev Nigam
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL)?
a)
Pradip shah
b)
Sanjay Jain
c)
Suman Singh
d)
Rajeev Nigam
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Meera Singh answered |
Pradip Shah, the founder of IndAsia Fund Advisors, has been appointed chairman of the National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL).
Hich bank has launched android app for differently-abled employees named PRIDE CRMD? - a)PNB
- b)SBI
- c)ICICI
- d)UBI
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Hich bank has launched android app for differently-abled employees named PRIDE CRMD?
a)
PNB
b)
SBI
c)
ICICI
d)
UBI
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Priya Menon answered |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) said it has launched PNB Pride-CRMD module tool, an android-based application for differently-abled employees, to monitor and effectively follow up with the special mention account (SMA) borrowers.
As per the Lowy Institute ‘Asia Power Index 2021’, India Ranked as _____ most powerful country in Asia, while ______ tops the index.- a)3rd; Japan
- b)4th; China
- c)2nd; United State
- d)3rd; China
- e)4th; United States
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
As per the Lowy Institute ‘Asia Power Index 2021’, India Ranked as _____ most powerful country in Asia, while ______ tops the index.
a)
3rd; Japan
b)
4th; China
c)
2nd; United State
d)
3rd; China
e)
4th; United States
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Vijay Kumar answered |
As per the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index 2021, India Ranked 4th most powerful country out of 26 countries while the US tops the Index.
i. India finishes in 4th place in four measures such as economic capability, military capability, resilience and cultural influence.
ii. India ranks 3rd in the future resources measure, behind only the United States and China.
i. India finishes in 4th place in four measures such as economic capability, military capability, resilience and cultural influence.
ii. India ranks 3rd in the future resources measure, behind only the United States and China.
PM Modi laid foundation stone of MaaUmiya Dham Development Project in which state?- a)Gujarat
- b)Madhya Pradesh
- c)Uttar Pradesh
- d)Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
PM Modi laid foundation stone of MaaUmiya Dham Development Project in which state?
a)
Gujarat
b)
Madhya Pradesh
c)
Uttar Pradesh
d)
Himachal Pradesh
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of Umiya Mata Dham temple and temple premises under Maa Umiya Dham Development Project at Umiya Campus in Sola in Ahmedabad, Gujarat via video conference. He stated the Project as an example of the notion of ‘SabkaPrayas’ (Efforts of everyone).
Who has assumed charge of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Films Division, and Children Films Society of India (CFSI)?- a)Ravinder Bhakar
- b)Sumit Bhatnagar
- c)Ashish Kumar Soni
- d)Satyendra Jadia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has assumed charge of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Films Division, and Children Films Society of India (CFSI)?
a)
Ravinder Bhakar
b)
Sumit Bhatnagar
c)
Ashish Kumar Soni
d)
Satyendra Jadia
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Ravinder Bhakar, CEO of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has assumed charge of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Films Division, and Children Films Society of India (CFSI).
Which company announced the launch of Wealth Academy, a tech-powered educational platform?- a)Mobikwik
- b)Paytm
- c)Payzapp
- d)PayPal
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company announced the launch of Wealth Academy, a tech-powered educational platform?
a)
Mobikwik
b)
Paytm
c)
Payzapp
d)
PayPal
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Paytm announced the launch of Paytm Wealth Academy, a tech-powered educational platform. The launch of the wealth academy is initially on the Paytm Money app, the wealth management app owned by Paytm’s wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money.
Who received the Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award– Business Transformation from The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) based out of Silicon Valley?- a)Kumar Mangalam Birla
- b)Indra Nooyi
- c)Keshav Maurya
- d)Paras Agarwal
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who received the Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award– Business Transformation from The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) based out of Silicon Valley?
a)
Kumar Mangalam Birla
b)
Indra Nooyi
c)
Keshav Maurya
d)
Paras Agarwal
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Aditya Birla Group’s chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla received the Global Entrepreneur of the Year Award– Business Transformation from The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) based out of Silicon Valley.
Recently Govt gives approval for how many plastic parks to consolidate, synergize capacities of domestic plastic processing industry?- a)20
- b)15
- c)12
- d)10
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Govt gives approval for how many plastic parks to consolidate, synergize capacities of domestic plastic processing industry?
a)
20
b)
15
c)
12
d)
10
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Government has given in-principle approval for 10 plastic parks in the country with an aim to consolidate and synergize the capacities of the domestic plastic processing industry.
Which state government has started Khel Nursery Scheme to promote sports in the state?- a)Haryana
- b)Jammu and Kashmir
- c)Himachal Pradesh
- d)Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government has started Khel Nursery Scheme to promote sports in the state?
a)
Haryana
b)
Jammu and Kashmir
c)
Himachal Pradesh
d)
Uttar Pradesh
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Haryana government has started Khel Nursery Scheme to promote sports in the state. Inder the scheme, sports nurseries will be started in government, private educational institutions and private sports institutions.
Which country successfully launched a new communications satellite named Zhongxing 1D? - a)Australia
- b)South Korea
- c)China
- d)Japan
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country successfully launched a new communications satellite named Zhongxing 1D?
a)
Australia
b)
South Korea
c)
China
d)
Japan
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Vijay Kumar answered |
China successfully launched a new communications satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in southwest Sichuan Province.The satellite, ChinaSat 1D (Zhongxing 1D) was launched by a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully.
Who has been appointed as Co-Chairman of Finance Industry Development Council?- a)Mayank Sharma
- b)Puneet Kumar
- c)Dinanath Dubhashi
- d)Kamlesh Gandhi
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as Co-Chairman of Finance Industry Development Council?
a)
Mayank Sharma
b)
Puneet Kumar
c)
Dinanath Dubhashi
d)
Kamlesh Gandhi
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC), which is a representative body of asset and loan financing NBFCs, has announced fresh appointments to its board of directors.
Who was named as the Professional Squash Association’s (PSA) men’s president?- a)Saurav Ghosal
- b)Ali Farag
- c)Mukesh Ranjan
- d)Sameer Pathak
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was named as the Professional Squash Association’s (PSA) men’s president?
a)
Saurav Ghosal
b)
Ali Farag
c)
Mukesh Ranjan
d)
Sameer Pathak
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Vijay Kumar answered |
India’s leading player and world number 15 Saurav Ghosal was named as the Professional Squash Association’s (PSA) men’s president, replacing world number one Ali Farag.
Recently which state launched Free Smartphone Yojna’?- a)Bihar
- b)Uttrakhand
- c)Madhya Pradesh
- d)Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently which state launched Free Smartphone Yojna’?
a)
Bihar
b)
Uttrakhand
c)
Madhya Pradesh
d)
Uttar Pradesh
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Making a strong pitch for the upcoming elections in the state, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh launched the ambitious ‘Free Smartphone Yojna’ on the occasion of the birth anniversary of senior BJP leader and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Which organisation signed a Statement of Intent with United Nations World Food Program for the mainstreaming of millets?- a)BPCL
- b)IOCL
- c)NASSCOM
- d)NITI Aayog
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organisation signed a Statement of Intent with United Nations World Food Program for the mainstreaming of millets?
a)
BPCL
b)
IOCL
c)
NASSCOM
d)
NITI Aayog
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Vijay Kumar answered |
NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent with United Nations World Food Program for the mainstreaming of millets and supporting India in taking lead globally in knowledge exchange.
In the latest report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency,which country topped the list in world’s biggest doping violators?- a)Russia
- b)Iran
- c)India
- d)UAE
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the latest report published by the World Anti-Doping Agency,which country topped the list in world’s biggest doping violators?
a)
Russia
b)
Iran
c)
India
d)
UAE
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Vijay Kumar answered |
An uptick in the number of offenders has taken India into the top-three of the world’s biggest doping violators in a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report detailing the transgressions for the year 2019. India is only behind Russia (167) and Italy (157), while Brazil (78) is at fourth and Iran (70) fifth.
According to Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q3 2021, India’s Rooftop Solar Addition Triples to how much in Jan-Sep 2021?- a)3.0 GW
- b)2.5 GW
- c)1.5 GW
- d)1.3 GW
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
According to Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q3 2021, India’s Rooftop Solar Addition Triples to how much in Jan-Sep 2021?
a)
3.0 GW
b)
2.5 GW
c)
1.5 GW
d)
1.3 GW
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Vijay Kumar answered |
India’s rooftop solar capacity addition tripled to 1.3 GW during January-September 2021 as compared to the same period a year ago, as per a report. The country added 448 megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar in July-September this year, a 14 percent drop quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) compared to 521 MW installed in April-June, according to Mercom India Rooftop Solar Market Report Q3 2021.
IAF deployed the first S-400 air defence system in which state?- a)Punjab
- b)Uttar Pradesh
- c)Uttrakhand
- d)Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
IAF deployed the first S-400 air defence system in which state?
a)
Punjab
b)
Uttar Pradesh
c)
Uttrakhand
d)
Madhya Pradesh
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Vijay Kumar answered |
In a major boost to the country’s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the Punjab sector.
Which organisation has signed the enhanced multilateral memorandum of understanding (EMMoU) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions?- a)RBI
- b)NASSCOM
- c)IRDA
- d)SEBI
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organisation has signed the enhanced multilateral memorandum of understanding (EMMoU) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions?
a)
RBI
b)
NASSCOM
c)
IRDA
d)
SEBI
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Markets regulator Sebi has signed the enhanced multilateral memorandum of understanding (EMMoU) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions. Sebi is already a signatory to MMoU since 2003.
Which institute bagged first position among most innovative institutions as selected by CII?- a)IISc Bengaluru
- b)IIM Ahmedabad
- c)IIT Kanpur
- d)IIT Roorkee
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which institute bagged first position among most innovative institutions as selected by CII?
a)
IISc Bengaluru
b)
IIM Ahmedabad
c)
IIT Kanpur
d)
IIT Roorkee
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Vijay Kumar answered |
For the second year in a row, IIT Roorkee has been selected by the prestigious Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the Industrial Innovation Awards.
Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred how much amount to bank accounts of self help groups to benefit around 16 lakh women?- a)₹1000 cr
- b)₹900 cr
- c)₹950 cr
- d)₹790 cr
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred how much amount to bank accounts of self help groups to benefit around 16 lakh women?
a)
₹1000 cr
b)
₹900 cr
c)
₹950 cr
d)
₹790 cr
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred Rs 1,000 crore to bank accounts of self help groups to benefit around 16 lakh women.
Which company partnered with Master Card on tokenization for card-based payments?- a)PayU
- b)PayPal
- c)PhonePe
- d)Google Pay
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company partnered with Master Card on tokenization for card-based payments?
a)
PayU
b)
PayPal
c)
PhonePe
d)
Google Pay
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Mastercard and Google announced the rollout of tokenization that will enable Google Pay users to safely transact using their Mastercard credit and debit cards.
Which bank dual-listed its $650 million green bonds simultaneously on the India International Exchange (India INX) and Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)?- a)SBI
- b)PNB
- c)IDBI
- d)BOB
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank dual-listed its $650 million green bonds simultaneously on the India International Exchange (India INX) and Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE)?
a)
SBI
b)
PNB
c)
IDBI
d)
BOB
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Meera Singh answered |
State Bank of India, the country’s largest commercial bank, dual listed its $650 million green bonds simultaneously on the India International Exchange (India INX) and Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE).
Which Ministry launched the Swachhata Start-Up & Swachh Technology Challenge for Entrepreneurial Skills in the Waste Management Sector?- a)Ministry of Labour and Employment
- b)Ministry of Home Affairs
- c)Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- d)Ministry of Rural Development
- e)Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Ministry launched the Swachhata Start-Up & Swachh Technology Challenge for Entrepreneurial Skills in the Waste Management Sector?
a)
Ministry of Labour and Employment
b)
Ministry of Home Affairs
c)
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
d)
Ministry of Rural Development
e)
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0), the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched Swachh Technology Challenge for Entrepreneurial Skills in Waste Management Sector that can be further utilised by the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in implementing various components of SBM-U 2.0.
- MoHUA will also launch the Swachhata Start-Up Challenge in collaboration with France’s AgenceFrançaise de Développement (AFD). It will be an extension to the Swachh Technology Challenge in January 2022.
Which company has partnered with AU Small Finance Bank, the country’s largest small finance bank for EMI offers?- a)Paytm
- b)One Card
- c)LazyPay
- d)Pine Labs
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company has partnered with AU Small Finance Bank, the country’s largest small finance bank for EMI offers?
a)
Paytm
b)
One Card
c)
LazyPay
d)
Pine Labs
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Pine Labs, a merchant commerce platform, has partnered with AU Small Finance Bank, the country’s largest small finance bank.
What are the points that are correct with respect to the Cabinet Approval in December 2021?
A) The continuation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) till March 2024 to complete the 2.95 Crore houses in rural areas.
B) Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project was approved by the cabinet with an outlay of Rs 44,605 crore which benefited the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.
C) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) was launched in 2016 & previously known as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).- a)Only A
- b)Only B
- c)Only C
- d)Only A & B
- e)All A, B & C
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What are the points that are correct with respect to the Cabinet Approval in December 2021?
A) The continuation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) till March 2024 to complete the 2.95 Crore houses in rural areas.
B) Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project was approved by the cabinet with an outlay of Rs 44,605 crore which benefited the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.
C) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) was launched in 2016 & previously known as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).
A) The continuation of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) till March 2024 to complete the 2.95 Crore houses in rural areas.
B) Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project was approved by the cabinet with an outlay of Rs 44,605 crore which benefited the states of Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh.
C) Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) was launched in 2016 & previously known as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).
a)
Only A
b)
Only B
c)
Only C
d)
Only A & B
e)
All A, B & C
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) till March 2024 to complete the 2.95 Crore houses in rural areas.
i. Funding & implementation of the Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project was approved by the cabinet with an outlay of Rs 44,605 crore at 2020-21 price levels.
ii. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 & previously known as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).
i. Funding & implementation of the Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project was approved by the cabinet with an outlay of Rs 44,605 crore at 2020-21 price levels.
ii. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 & previously known as Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY).
What is the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day is annually observed ON 9th December across the globe by the UN?- a)Recover with Integrity to Build Forward Better
- b)Take action – Lead the change – Be the change
- c)United against corruption for development, peace and security
- d)Your right, your role: say no to corruption
- e)Break the corruption chain
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day is annually observed ON 9th December across the globe by the UN?
a)
Recover with Integrity to Build Forward Better
b)
Take action – Lead the change – Be the change
c)
United against corruption for development, peace and security
d)
Your right, your role: say no to corruption
e)
Break the corruption chain
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The United Nations (UN) International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on 9th December to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the UN convention on combating and presenting corruption.
- Theme of 2021 – “Your right, your role: say no to corruption”.
- The UNGA declared 9th December as International Anti-Corruption Day in 2003.
India won _______ medals in the 4th Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) that was held in Riffa, Bahrain.- a)50
- b)41
- c)26
- d)29
- e)32
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
India won _______ medals in the 4th Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) that was held in Riffa, Bahrain.
a)
50
b)
41
c)
26
d)
29
e)
32
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Vijay Kumar answered |
India claimed 41 medals, with 12 gold, 15 silver, and 14 bronze, at the 4th Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG), Asia’s biggest event that was held in Riffa, Bahrain.
- The event is organized by the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Bahrain.
About Asian Paralympic Committee:
President – Majid Rashed
Headquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
President – Majid Rashed
Headquarters – Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Recently the government has accorded in-principle approval for setting up how many Greenfield Airports across the country?- a)21
- b)25
- c)17
- d)15
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently the government has accorded in-principle approval for setting up how many Greenfield Airports across the country?
a)
21
b)
25
c)
17
d)
15
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The government has accorded in-principle approval for setting up 21 Greenfield Airportsacross the country so far.
The government has launched helpline with an aim to ensure a proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. What is the toll free number?- a)12245
- b)14455
- c)12456
- d)14566
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The government has launched helpline with an aim to ensure a proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. What is the toll free number?
a)
12245
b)
14455
c)
12456
d)
14566
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The government is launched helpline with an aim to ensure a proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
Which bank has announced the launch of ‘green fixed deposits’, whereby the deposit proceeds will be used to finance projects and firms supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?- a)IndusInd Bank
- b)HDFC Bank
- c)IDBI Bank
- d)ICICI Bank
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has announced the launch of ‘green fixed deposits’, whereby the deposit proceeds will be used to finance projects and firms supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
a)
IndusInd Bank
b)
HDFC Bank
c)
IDBI Bank
d)
ICICI Bank
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Pooja Shah answered |
IndusInd Bank has announced the launch of ‘green fixed deposits’, whereby the deposit proceeds will be used to finance projects and firms supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As per report, India registers highest-ever annual FDI inflow of how much amount in 2020-21?- a)82 billion
- b)74 billion
- c)85 billion
- d)90 billion
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
As per report, India registers highest-ever annual FDI inflow of how much amount in 2020-21?
a)
82 billion
b)
74 billion
c)
85 billion
d)
90 billion
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Vijay Kumar answered |
India has registered the highest ever annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of 81.97 billion dollar in 2020-21.
In Asian Champions Trophy, which country defeated Pakistan to win consolation bronze?- a)India
- b)SriLanka
- c)Nepal
- d)Australia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In Asian Champions Trophy, which country defeated Pakistan to win consolation bronze?
a)
India
b)
SriLanka
c)
Nepal
d)
Australia
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Olympic bronze medallist India defeated arch-rival Pakistan 4-3 in a pulsating third-place playoff match to win the bronze medal at the Asian Champions Trophy men’s hockey tournament.
Who has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics (WA) ?- a)Anju George
- b)Smriti Mandhana
- c)Shreya Srivastava
- d)Tanya Singh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics (WA) ?
a)
Anju George
b)
Smriti Mandhana
c)
Shreya Srivastava
d)
Tanya Singh
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Pooja Choudhury answered |
Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics (WA) for grooming talent in the country and advocating gender equality.
The 11th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India and which other country? - a)Maldives
- b)Myanmar
- c)Thailand
- d)Seychelles
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The 11th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India and which other country?
a)
Maldives
b)
Myanmar
c)
Thailand
d)
Seychelles
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Vijay Kumar answered |
The 11th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India and Maldives will be conducted at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives. It will conclude on 19th of this month.
In which aircraft India tested the air version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range of Chandipur, Odisha?- a)Sukhoi Su-57
- b)Mikoyan MiG-29K
- c)Sukhoi 30 MK-I
- d)Dassault Mirage 2000
- e)HAL Tejas MK-2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In which aircraft India tested the air version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range of Chandipur, Odisha?
a)
Sukhoi Su-57
b)
Mikoyan MiG-29K
c)
Sukhoi 30 MK-I
d)
Dassault Mirage 2000
e)
HAL Tejas MK-2
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Vijay Kumar answered |
India successfully test-fired the air version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range of Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
- The air version of the missile was test-fired from supersonic fighter aircraft Sukhoi 30 MK-I.
About Defence Research and development Organisation (DRDO):
Established – 1958
Chairman – G Satheesh Reddy
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
Established – 1958
Chairman – G Satheesh Reddy
Headquarters – New Delhi, Delhi
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