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Who authored the book titled “Gita Govinda: Jayadeva’s Divine Odyssey”?- a)Utpal K. Banerjee
- b)S. Ramakrishnan
- c)Arundhati Roy
- d)Arun Shourie
- e)Amitav Ghosh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who authored the book titled “Gita Govinda: Jayadeva’s Divine Odyssey”?
a)
Utpal K. Banerjee
b)
S. Ramakrishnan
c)
Arundhati Roy
d)
Arun Shourie
e)
Amitav Ghosh
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Anaya Patel answered |
The Union Minister of Culture, Gangapuram Kishan launched the book titled “Gita Govinda: Jayadeva’s Divine Odyssey” written by Padma Shri awardee Dr Utpal K. Banerjee.
i. Gangapuram Kishan also launched an exhibition on “Gita Govinda” and a program ‘Bujurgonki Baat-Desh Ke Saath’ in New Delhi.
i. Gangapuram Kishan also launched an exhibition on “Gita Govinda” and a program ‘Bujurgonki Baat-Desh Ke Saath’ in New Delhi.
When the ‘Bail Pola festival’ was celebrated (in Sept’ 21) by the farmers to acknowledge the importance of Oxen and Bulls in agriculture?- a)4th September
- b)5th September
- c)6th September
- d)7th September
- e)8th September
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
When the ‘Bail Pola festival’ was celebrated (in Sept’ 21) by the farmers to acknowledge the importance of Oxen and Bulls in agriculture?
a)
4th September
b)
5th September
c)
6th September
d)
7th September
e)
8th September
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Neha Das answered |
When the sun sets, it disappears below the horizon and is no longer visible in the sky.
Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India. As per the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution ‘Odia’ got its special status in which year?- a)2005
- b)2008
- c)2012
- d)2014
- e)2018
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India. As per the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution ‘Odia’ got its special status in which year?
a)
2005
b)
2008
c)
2012
d)
2014
e)
2018
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Nikita Singh answered |
Currently there are six languages that enjoy the ‘Classical’ status in India.
Tamil- 2004
Sanskrit- 2005
Kannada & Telugu- 2008
Malayalam- 2013
Odia- 2014
Tamil- 2004
Sanskrit- 2005
Kannada & Telugu- 2008
Malayalam- 2013
Odia- 2014
Which of the following statements is NOT correct with respect to the Card-on-File Tokenization (CoFT) services?- a)In September 2021, RBI extended the scope of tokenization from device-based tokenization to CoFT services.
- b)RBI permitted all Public Sector Banks to act as token service providers.
- c)RBI set the deadline for card tokenization till January 1, 2022.
- d)Tokenization replaces actual card details with a unique alternate code ‘token’ thus improving the safety and security of the payment system.
- e)All are correct
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following statements is NOT correct with respect to the Card-on-File Tokenization (CoFT) services?
a)
In September 2021, RBI extended the scope of tokenization from device-based tokenization to CoFT services.
b)
RBI permitted all Public Sector Banks to act as token service providers.
c)
RBI set the deadline for card tokenization till January 1, 2022.
d)
Tokenization replaces actual card details with a unique alternate code ‘token’ thus improving the safety and security of the payment system.
e)
All are correct
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Alok Verma answered |
i. RBI extended the scope of tokenization from device-based tokenization to CoFT services. This enhancement will bar merchants from storing actual card data while online transactions.
ii.RBI permitted card issuers (such as Rupay, Visa, & Mastercard) to act as token service providers (TSP).
iii. It refused to extend its deadline for card tokenization beyond January 1, 2022.
ii.RBI permitted card issuers (such as Rupay, Visa, & Mastercard) to act as token service providers (TSP).
iii. It refused to extend its deadline for card tokenization beyond January 1, 2022.
In September 2021, Vijaybhai Ramniklalbhai Rupani, Chief Minister of __________ resigned from his office.- a)Madhya Pradesh
- b)Assam
- c)West Bengal
- d)Kerala
- e)Gujara
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2021, Vijaybhai Ramniklalbhai Rupani, Chief Minister of __________ resigned from his office.
a)
Madhya Pradesh
b)
Assam
c)
West Bengal
d)
Kerala
e)
Gujara
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Rohit Jain answered |
CM of Gujarat, Vijaybhai Ramniklalbhai Rupani submitted his resignation to the Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat. He is a member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly representing Rajkot West.
In September 2021, Ladakh declared _________ as its state animal and _________ as its state bird.- a)Snow leopard; Black-necked crane
- b)Kashmir stag; Black-necked crane
- c)Snow leopard; Northern goshawk
- d)Kashmir stag; Northern goshawk
- e)Barasingha; Sarus Crane
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2021, Ladakh declared _________ as its state animal and _________ as its state bird.
a)
Snow leopard; Black-necked crane
b)
Kashmir stag; Black-necked crane
c)
Snow leopard; Northern goshawk
d)
Kashmir stag; Northern goshawk
e)
Barasingha; Sarus Crane
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Vicky Singh answered |
Snow leopard is state animal and black necked crane is state animal
Name the Report that was discontinued by the World Bank (in Sept’ 21) after finding data irregularities.- a)World Development Report
- b)Ease of Doing Business Report
- c)World of Work Report
- d)Global Financial Stability Report
- e)Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Report that was discontinued by the World Bank (in Sept’ 21) after finding data irregularities.
a)
World Development Report
b)
Ease of Doing Business Report
c)
World of Work Report
d)
Global Financial Stability Report
e)
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report
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Alok Verma answered |
World Bank group announced to discontinue its “Ease of Doing Business” reports after finding data irregularities in countries rankings in 2018 and 2020 reports. The law investigation agency, WilmerHale, has unveiled inconsistencies.
i. India was ranked 63rd in the ‘2020 Ease of Doing Business’ index, which was topped by New Zealand.
i. India was ranked 63rd in the ‘2020 Ease of Doing Business’ index, which was topped by New Zealand.
Which of the following point(s) are Correct with respect to the Cabinet Approvals in September 2021?
(A) Cabinet approved major reforms in the ‘Telecom Sector’ & allowed 74% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the automatic route in this sector.
(B) PLI Scheme for ‘Auto Industry’ & ‘Drone Industry’ with an outlay of Rs 26,058 crore to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities.
(C) India & Italy will sign an MoU for enhancing Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management.- a)Only A & B
- b)Only B & C
- c)Only A & C
- d)All A, B & C
- e)Only B
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following point(s) are Correct with respect to the Cabinet Approvals in September 2021?
(A) Cabinet approved major reforms in the ‘Telecom Sector’ & allowed 74% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the automatic route in this sector.
(B) PLI Scheme for ‘Auto Industry’ & ‘Drone Industry’ with an outlay of Rs 26,058 crore to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities.
(C) India & Italy will sign an MoU for enhancing Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management.
(A) Cabinet approved major reforms in the ‘Telecom Sector’ & allowed 74% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the automatic route in this sector.
(B) PLI Scheme for ‘Auto Industry’ & ‘Drone Industry’ with an outlay of Rs 26,058 crore to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities.
(C) India & Italy will sign an MoU for enhancing Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management.
a)
Only A & B
b)
Only B & C
c)
Only A & C
d)
All A, B & C
e)
Only B
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Kiran Reddy answered |
i. The Cabinet approved major Reforms in the ‘Telecom Sector’, allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through the automatic route in this sector & 4-year moratorium on payment of statutory dues by telecom companies.
ii. It approved the PLI Scheme for ‘Auto Industry’ and ‘Drone Industry’ to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities with an outlay of Rs 26,058 crore.
iii. Cabinet approved the MoU signed between India & Italy on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management.
ii. It approved the PLI Scheme for ‘Auto Industry’ and ‘Drone Industry’ to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities with an outlay of Rs 26,058 crore.
iii. Cabinet approved the MoU signed between India & Italy on Cooperation in the field of Disaster Risk Reduction & Management.
Name the organization(s) that signed (in Sept’ 21) an MoU with National e-Governance Division to establish Cyber Lab for Online Capacity Building Programme.- a)Nelsar University of Law
- b)National Law University, Delhi
- c)National Law Institute University, Bhopal
- d)Both A & C
- e)Both B & C
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the organization(s) that signed (in Sept’ 21) an MoU with National e-Governance Division to establish Cyber Lab for Online Capacity Building Programme.
a)
Nelsar University of Law
b)
National Law University, Delhi
c)
National Law Institute University, Bhopal
d)
Both A & C
e)
Both B & C
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Zara Khan answered |
The National e-Governance Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology signed an MoU with National Law University(NLU), Delhi & National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal to establish a Cyber Lab.
Recently Moeen Ali retired from International Test Cricket.He hails from which country? - a)England
- b)SriLanka
- c)Australia
- d)NewZealand
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Moeen Ali retired from International Test Cricket.He hails from which country?
a)
England
b)
SriLanka
c)
Australia
d)
NewZealand
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Kiran Reddy answered |
England cricketer Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed.
Who was appointed (in Sept’ 21) as the Chairperson of the 15-member Expert Committee for reviewing the National Cadet Corps (NCC)?- a)Ajay Bhatt
- b)Baijayant Panda
- c)Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
- d)Ajay Kumar
- e)Milind Kamble
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was appointed (in Sept’ 21) as the Chairperson of the 15-member Expert Committee for reviewing the National Cadet Corps (NCC)?
a)
Ajay Bhatt
b)
Baijayant Panda
c)
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe
d)
Ajay Kumar
e)
Milind Kamble
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Ministry of Defence constituted a High Level Expert Committee, under the chairmanship of Baijayant Panda to review the National Cadet Corps (NCC). The committee will be responsible for suggesting measures to empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards national development.
What is the current (in Sep ’21) position of the ‘Indian Women’s Hockey Team’ in the International Hockey Federation rankings?- a)4th
- b)5th
- c)6th
- d)7th
- e)8th
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the current (in Sep ’21) position of the ‘Indian Women’s Hockey Team’ in the International Hockey Federation rankings?
a)
4th
b)
5th
c)
6th
d)
7th
e)
8th
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Vinod Mehta answered |
‘Indian Women’s Hockey Team’ currently holds 8th position in the International Hockey Federation rankings while Netherland is at the top.
How many Banking Ombudsman regional offices are there in India (as of Sept’ 21)?- a)15
- b)18
- c)20
- d)22
- e)24
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How many Banking Ombudsman regional offices are there in India (as of Sept’ 21)?
a)
15
b)
18
c)
20
d)
22
e)
24
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Mira Sharma answered |
Banking Ombudsman is a senior official appointed by RBI. He handles & redresses customer complaints against deficiency in certain banking services.
i. Currently, 22 Banking Ombudsman regional offices are there in India.
i. Currently, 22 Banking Ombudsman regional offices are there in India.
In September 2021, ______ collaborated with India to launch ‘Strategic Clean Energy Partnership 2021’ & agreed to expand their partnership by adding ________ to the list of areas of cooperation as its 5th pillar.- a)USA; Emerging Fuels
- b)USA; Oil and Gas
- c)UK; Emerging Fuels
- d)UK; Oil and Gas
- e)Russia; Emerging Fuels
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2021, ______ collaborated with India to launch ‘Strategic Clean Energy Partnership 2021’ & agreed to expand their partnership by adding ________ to the list of areas of cooperation as its 5th pillar.
a)
USA; Emerging Fuels
b)
USA; Oil and Gas
c)
UK; Emerging Fuels
d)
UK; Oil and Gas
e)
Russia; Emerging Fuels
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Alok Verma answered |
India collaborated with & USA to launch ‘Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) 2021’ & agreed to expand their energy partnership by adding the Emerging Fuels to the list of areas of cooperation as a 5th pillar.
i. An India-US Task Force on Biofuels will be set up to look after cooperation in the biofuels sector.
i. An India-US Task Force on Biofuels will be set up to look after cooperation in the biofuels sector.
Who was recently (in Sept’ 21) appointed as the chairman of the assembly of Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions?- a)Deepak Das
- b)Mahesh Kumar
- c)O.P. Singh
- d)Girish Chandra Murmu
- e)G. Satheesh Reddy
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was recently (in Sept’ 21) appointed as the chairman of the assembly of Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions?
a)
Deepak Das
b)
Mahesh Kumar
c)
O.P. Singh
d)
Girish Chandra Murmu
e)
G. Satheesh Reddy
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Girish Chandra Murmu was elected as the chairman of the assembly of Asian Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for a period of three years from 2024 – 2027.
i. India will host the 16th ASOSAI assembly meeting in 2024.
i. India will host the 16th ASOSAI assembly meeting in 2024.
Where was the harvest festival- ‘Nuakhai’ celebrated, marking the consumption of the first harvested crops in the state?- a)Maharashtra
- b)Karnataka
- c)Odisha
- d)Andhra Pradesh
- e)West Bengal
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Where was the harvest festival- ‘Nuakhai’ celebrated, marking the consumption of the first harvested crops in the state?
a)
Maharashtra
b)
Karnataka
c)
Odisha
d)
Andhra Pradesh
e)
West Bengal
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Rohit Jain answered |
Nuakhai, the harvest festival of Odisha celebrated on Bhadraba Shuklapakhya Panchami tithi, the next day of Ganesh Chaturthi i.e., September, 11, 2021. It marked the consumption of the first harvested crops.
Name the bilateral Maritime exercise that was held (in Sept’ 21) between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy in South China Sea.- a)Exercise Shield
- b)Shared Destiny 2021
- c)Bright Star 2021
- d)CORPAT 2021
- e)SIMBEX 2021
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the bilateral Maritime exercise that was held (in Sept’ 21) between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy in South China Sea.
a)
Exercise Shield
b)
Shared Destiny 2021
c)
Bright Star 2021
d)
CORPAT 2021
e)
SIMBEX 2021
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Anaya Patel answered |
‘SIMBEX 2021‘was held between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) in the southern edge of the South China Sea. It was hosted by RSN as ‘at sea only’. INS Ranvijay, INS Kiltan & INS Kora participated in the exercise.
About Singapore:
Capital– Singapore
Prime Minister– Lee Hsien Loong
About Singapore:
Capital– Singapore
Prime Minister– Lee Hsien Loong
Which Organization recently (in Sept 21) set up 3 Boards for Advance Rulings (BAR) to help with tax matters?- a)Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
- b)Central Board of Direct Taxes
- c)Securities and Exchange Board of India
- d)Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
- e)All the Above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Organization recently (in Sept 21) set up 3 Boards for Advance Rulings (BAR) to help with tax matters?
a)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
b)
Central Board of Direct Taxes
c)
Securities and Exchange Board of India
d)
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
e)
All the Above
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Alok Verma answered |
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) set up three Boards for Advance Rulings (BAR) which will offer help on tax implications of transactions, which in turn will help avoid income tax disputes. It was taken to fast-track disposal of cases.
i. This will replace the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), which was set up in 1993.
i. This will replace the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), which was set up in 1993.
The Government of India recently (in Sept’ 21) launched a Campaign for street vendors named- ___________ under Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme.- a)Mera Khata Digital 1.0
- b)Digital Abhiyan 3.0
- c)Main Bhi Digital 3.0
- d)MyVendor India 1.0
- e)Smart Digital Loan 2.0
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Government of India recently (in Sept’ 21) launched a Campaign for street vendors named- ___________ under Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi scheme.
a)
Mera Khata Digital 1.0
b)
Digital Abhiyan 3.0
c)
Main Bhi Digital 3.0
d)
MyVendor India 1.0
e)
Smart Digital Loan 2.0
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) & the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the “Main Bhi Digital 3.0” -A special Campaign for Digital Onboarding and Training for street vendors.
i. It was launched under Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVA Nidhi) Scheme.
i. It was launched under Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVA Nidhi) Scheme.
Which state recently (in Sept’ 21) launched ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’ that encourages NRIs to fund development projects in their native villages?- a)Punjab
- b)Haryana
- c)Gujarat
- d)Odisha
- e)Bihar
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state recently (in Sept’ 21) launched ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’ that encourages NRIs to fund development projects in their native villages?
a)
Punjab
b)
Haryana
c)
Gujarat
d)
Odisha
e)
Bihar
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Rohit Jain answered |
Gujarat initiated ‘Vatan Prem Yojana’ which encourages non-resident Indians (NRIs) from Gujarat or people living anywhere in India with Gujarati origins (Non-Resident Gujarat People) to fund development projects in their native villages.
i. Gujarat will develop public welfare projects worth Rs 1000 crore by December 2022.
i. Gujarat will develop public welfare projects worth Rs 1000 crore by December 2022.
Which bank was named as ‘World’s Best Bank 2021’ & ‘World’s Best Digital Bank 2021’ by Euromoney in its ‘Global Awards for Excellence 2021’?- a)DBS Bank
- b)Kotak Mahendra Bank
- c)State Bank of India
- d)HDFC Bank
- e)ICICI Bank
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank was named as ‘World’s Best Bank 2021’ & ‘World’s Best Digital Bank 2021’ by Euromoney in its ‘Global Awards for Excellence 2021’?
a)
DBS Bank
b)
Kotak Mahendra Bank
c)
State Bank of India
d)
HDFC Bank
e)
ICICI Bank
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Zara Khan answered |
Euromoney, a UK-based financial publication, announced its Global Awards for Excellence 2021 & named DBS bank, the Singapore based financial services group as ‘World’s Best Bank 2021’ for the 2nd time in 3 years.
i. Euromoney has also named DBS the ‘World’s Best Digital Bank 2021’
i. Euromoney has also named DBS the ‘World’s Best Digital Bank 2021’
What is the utility of Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY) that was recently (in Sep ’21) launched by the Ministry of Railways?- a)Skill Development Program for Youth
- b)100% Rail Electrification program
- c)Converting Metro Stations as Green Rail Corridor
- d)Modernization of Railway Platforms
- e)Developing High-Speed Train Network
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the utility of Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY) that was recently (in Sep ’21) launched by the Ministry of Railways?
a)
Skill Development Program for Youth
b)
100% Rail Electrification program
c)
Converting Metro Stations as Green Rail Corridor
d)
Modernization of Railway Platforms
e)
Developing High-Speed Train Network
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Alok Verma answered |
Ministry of Railways launched Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana (RKVY) under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). The program envisages empowering youth viz. 50000 candidates with industry relevant skills over a period of three years under the Apprentice Act 1961 through 75 Railway training institutes.
Name the Campaign that was recently (in Sept’ 21) launched by NITI Aayog in partnership with ‘RMI’ to promote the usage of Zero-pollution delivery vehicles.- a)Virasat
- b)Samvad
- c)Sakham
- d)Shoonya
- e)Switch Electric
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Campaign that was recently (in Sept’ 21) launched by NITI Aayog in partnership with ‘RMI’ to promote the usage of Zero-pollution delivery vehicles.
a)
Virasat
b)
Samvad
c)
Sakham
d)
Shoonya
e)
Switch Electric
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Alok Verma answered |
NITI Aayog in partnership with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) & RMI India launched a campaign named “Shoonya” – an initiative to promote the usage of Zero-pollution delivery vehicles among e-commerce companies, fleet aggregators, original equipment manufacturers & logistics companies.
Which recently (in Sept’ 21) was declared as the World’s 1st 5-Country Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO?- a)Basse-Lobaye
- b)Malindi-Watamu-Arabuko-Sokoke
- c)Mura-Drava-Danube
- d)Djebel Bou-Hedma
- e)Achanakmar-Amarkantak
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which recently (in Sept’ 21) was declared as the World’s 1st 5-Country Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO?
a)
Basse-Lobaye
b)
Malindi-Watamu-Arabuko-Sokoke
c)
Mura-Drava-Danube
d)
Djebel Bou-Hedma
e)
Achanakmar-Amarkantak
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Poonam Reddy answered |
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared Europe’s Mura-Drava-Danube (MDD), the largest riverine protected area on the continent known as ‘Amazon of Europe’ as the world’s first five-country biosphere reserve.
Countries covered– Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia.
Rivers covered– Mura, Drava and Danube
Countries covered– Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia.
Rivers covered– Mura, Drava and Danube
Additional Tier-1 bonds are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue to shore up their core capital base to meet the Basel-III norms. As per the Basel-III, all Banks in India must hold a minimum Capital amounting to ________ of their risk-weighted loans.- a)9.5%
- b)10.5%
- c)11.5%
- d)12.5%
- e)13.5%
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Additional Tier-1 bonds are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue to shore up their core capital base to meet the Basel-III norms. As per the Basel-III, all Banks in India must hold a minimum Capital amounting to ________ of their risk-weighted loans.
a)
9.5%
b)
10.5%
c)
11.5%
d)
12.5%
e)
13.5%
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Mira Sharma answered |
Under Basel-III in India, banks must maintain capital at a minimum ratio of 11.5% of their risk-weighted loans. Of this, 9.5& needs to be in Tier-1 capital & 2% in Tier-2.
In September 2021, the Ministry of Communications honoured __________ with a commemorative Postage Stamp on his 515th birth anniversary.- a)Krishnadevaraya
- b)Shivaji Bhonsle
- c)Mananiya Chaman Lal
- d)Rao Jaimal Rathore
- e)Raja Raja Chola I
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2021, the Ministry of Communications honoured __________ with a commemorative Postage Stamp on his 515th birth anniversary.
a)
Krishnadevaraya
b)
Shivaji Bhonsle
c)
Mananiya Chaman Lal
d)
Rao Jaimal Rathore
e)
Raja Raja Chola I
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Nikita Singh answered |
Devusinh Chauhan, Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Communications launched a commemorative postal stamp to honour Rao Jaimal Rathore on his 515th birth anniversary.
Which State recently (in Sept’ 21) declared ‘Copper Mahseer’, locally named ‘Katley’, as its state fish?- a)Uttarakhand
- b)West Bengal
- c)Sikkim
- d)Assam
- e)Mizoram
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which State recently (in Sept’ 21) declared ‘Copper Mahseer’, locally named ‘Katley’, as its state fish?
a)
Uttarakhand
b)
West Bengal
c)
Sikkim
d)
Assam
e)
Mizoram
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Alok Verma answered |
Sikkim declared ‘Copper Mahseer’ locally named ‘Katley’ as the State fish. The scientific name of the fish is Neolissochilus hexagonolepis. The fish is predominantly found in Teesta and Rangit rivers and their tributaries.
In August 2021, Nirmala Sitharaman launched the “My Pad My Right” project, an initiative of ___________, in ______________.- a)NITI Aayog; Assam
- b)NITI Aayog; Tripura
- c)NITI Aayog; Uttarakhand
- d)NABARD; Uttarakhand
- e)NABARD; Tripura
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
In August 2021, Nirmala Sitharaman launched the “My Pad My Right” project, an initiative of ___________, in ______________.
a)
NITI Aayog; Assam
b)
NITI Aayog; Tripura
c)
NITI Aayog; Uttarakhand
d)
NABARD; Uttarakhand
e)
NABARD; Tripura
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Alok Verma answered |
Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance has launched the “My Pad My Right” (MPMR) project, at Killa Village, Gomati District, Tripura on the concluding day of her 2-day visit to Tripura. MPMR project is an initiative of NABARD & its subsidiary NABFOUNDATION, to install low cost sanitary pad making machines in more than 700 districts.
Name the world’s largest & tallest observation wheel that is set to open in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (in Oct’ 21).- a)Bin Dubai
- b)Ain Dubai
- c)Win Dubai
- d)Go Dubai
- e)Wheel Dubai
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the world’s largest & tallest observation wheel that is set to open in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (in Oct’ 21).
a)
Bin Dubai
b)
Ain Dubai
c)
Win Dubai
d)
Go Dubai
e)
Wheel Dubai
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Nikita Singh answered |
The World’s largest and tallest observation wheel named ‘Ain Dubai’ is set to be opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 21st October 2021. The ‘Ain Dubai’ is located at Bluewaters Island.
i. The Ain Dubai is around 2 times taller than the London Eye, which will take the visitors to a height of 250 meters.
i. The Ain Dubai is around 2 times taller than the London Eye, which will take the visitors to a height of 250 meters.
In August 2021, a series of appointments were made to the Indian Judicial system. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiative?
A) President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Satish Chandra Sharma as the acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
B) A total of 9 new Judges, with 6 women Judges were appointed to the Supreme Court, taking the total strength of the Court to 34
C) Rohinton Fali Nariman was appointed as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee(SCLSC)- a)All A, B & C
- b)Only B & C
- c)Only A
- d)Only A & C
- e)Only B
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In August 2021, a series of appointments were made to the Indian Judicial system. What are the points that are correctly related to the initiative?
A) President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Satish Chandra Sharma as the acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
B) A total of 9 new Judges, with 6 women Judges were appointed to the Supreme Court, taking the total strength of the Court to 34
C) Rohinton Fali Nariman was appointed as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee(SCLSC)
A) President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Satish Chandra Sharma as the acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
B) A total of 9 new Judges, with 6 women Judges were appointed to the Supreme Court, taking the total strength of the Court to 34
C) Rohinton Fali Nariman was appointed as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee(SCLSC)
a)
All A, B & C
b)
Only B & C
c)
Only A
d)
Only A & C
e)
Only B
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Suresh Khanna answered |
i.The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind has appointed the Acting Chief Justice(ACJ) for the High Courts (HC):
Karnataka HC – Satish Chandra Sharma
Sikkim HC – Meenakshi Madan Rai
Telangana HC – M. S. Sri Ramachandra Rao
ii.The appointment of the 9 Judges including 3 women, takes the total strength of judges of the Supreme court to 33 (including Chief Justice), the maximum possible strength of the Supreme Court is 34.
iii.Justice AM Khanwilkar, was appointed as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee(SCLSC)
Karnataka HC – Satish Chandra Sharma
Sikkim HC – Meenakshi Madan Rai
Telangana HC – M. S. Sri Ramachandra Rao
ii.The appointment of the 9 Judges including 3 women, takes the total strength of judges of the Supreme court to 33 (including Chief Justice), the maximum possible strength of the Supreme Court is 34.
iii.Justice AM Khanwilkar, was appointed as the Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee(SCLSC)
In September 2021, _________ won the “2021 Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix”.- a)Max Verstappen
- b)Sebastian Vettel
- c)Lewis Hamilton
- d)Valtteri Bottas
- e)Sergio Perez
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2021, _________ won the “2021 Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix”.
a)
Max Verstappen
b)
Sebastian Vettel
c)
Lewis Hamilton
d)
Valtteri Bottas
e)
Sergio Perez
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Vikram Verma answered |
Red Bull Racing Honda’s Max Verstappen from the Netherlands won the “2021 Formula 1(F1) Heineken Dutch Grand Prix”. Max Verstappen gained 3 points ahead of the defending world champion Lewis Hamilton who finished the race in 2nd.
i. The F1 Championships are organised by Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
i. The F1 Championships are organised by Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
Which Insurance Company (in Sept’ 21) acquired 100% share capital of Exide Life Insurance for Rs 6687 crore?
- a)HDFC Life Insurance
- b)Bharti AXA Life Insurance
- c)Max Life Insurance
- d)Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
- e)SBI Life Insurance
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Insurance Company (in Sept’ 21) acquired 100% share capital of Exide Life Insurance for Rs 6687 crore?
a)
HDFC Life Insurance
b)
Bharti AXA Life Insurance
c)
Max Life Insurance
d)
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
e)
SBI Life Insurance
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Poonam Reddy answered |
HDFC Life Insurance Company acquired 100% share capital of Exide Life Insurance Company for a total cash consideration of Rs 6687 crore. This is the biggest insurance deal in India.
About HDFC Life Insurance Company (HDFC Life):
MD & CEO- Vibha Padalkar
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
About HDFC Life Insurance Company (HDFC Life):
MD & CEO- Vibha Padalkar
Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Who recently (in Sept’ 21) got elected to the board of directors of the International Legal Assistance Consortium?- a)Prashant Kumar
- b)KK Venugopal
- c)Gopal Subramaniam
- d)C. Aryama Sundaram
- e)K.T. S. Tulsi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who recently (in Sept’ 21) got elected to the board of directors of the International Legal Assistance Consortium?
a)
Prashant Kumar
b)
KK Venugopal
c)
Gopal Subramaniam
d)
C. Aryama Sundaram
e)
K.T. S. Tulsi
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Kiran Reddy answered |
Prashant Kumar, President of the Bar Association of India was unanimously elected to the board of directors of the International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC). He became the 2nd Asian to serve on the board of directors of ILAC.
About International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC):
President– Elizabeth Howe, United Kingdom
Headquarters– Enskede, Sweden
About International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC):
President– Elizabeth Howe, United Kingdom
Headquarters– Enskede, Sweden
Who was unanimously elected the first woman Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly? - a)Nimaben Acharya
- b)Varsha Joshi
- c)Shanti Ben
- d)Ritu Chaturvedi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was unanimously elected the first woman Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly?
a)
Nimaben Acharya
b)
Varsha Joshi
c)
Shanti Ben
d)
Ritu Chaturvedi
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Arun Khatri answered |
Veteran legislator Nimaben Acharya was unanimously elected the first woman Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly, which met for the two-day monsoon session.
Recently, the Supreme Courthas introduced a new system by which its crucial decisions, including orders on bail and stay of arrest, can be communicated electronically to prison authorities and investigating agencies through a secure channel.Name it? - a)SUPREME
- b)FASTAG
- c)UDAY
- d)FASTER
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently, the Supreme Courthas introduced a new system by which its crucial decisions, including orders on bail and stay of arrest, can be communicated electronically to prison authorities and investigating agencies through a secure channel.Name it?
a)
SUPREME
b)
FASTAG
c)
UDAY
d)
FASTER
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Vinod Mehta answered |
In a big fillip to the fundamental rights of life, dignity and personal liberty, the Supreme Courthas introduced a new system by which its crucial decisions, including orders on bail and stay of arrest, can be communicated electronically to prison authorities and investigating agencies through a secure channel.
Who bagged the 2021 Global Goalkeeper Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation? - a)Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
- b)Fairooz Faizah Beether
- c)Jenifer Colpas
- d)Nicholas Madrin
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who bagged the 2021 Global Goalkeeper Award by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?
a)
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
b)
Fairooz Faizah Beether
c)
Jenifer Colpas
d)
Nicholas Madrin
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced its annual Goalkeepers ‘Global Goals Awards’ 2021, as part of its annual Goalkeepers campaign. Goalkeepers are the foundation’s campaign to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals).
Which company has topped the 2021 LinkedIn Top Startups India list ? - a)Unacademy
- b)Udaan
- c)Cred
- d)Flipkart
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company has topped the 2021 LinkedIn Top Startups India list ?
a)
Unacademy
b)
Udaan
c)
Cred
d)
Flipkart
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Zara Khan answered |
Learning platform Unacademy has topped the 2021 LinkedIn Top Startups India list followed by B2B e-commerce platform Udaan, and fintech firm CRED, as a predominantly remote reality during the pandemic accelerated digital transformation for firms and consumers alike.
Which Organisation tested a new version of the Akash Missile ‘Akash Prime’ from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha? - a)ISRO
- b)DhruvX
- c)SpaceX
- d)DRDO
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Organisation tested a new version of the Akash Missile ‘Akash Prime’ from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha?
a)
ISRO
b)
DhruvX
c)
SpaceX
d)
DRDO
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Mira Sharma answered |
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested a new version of the Akash Missile ‘Akash Prime’ from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.
Who is the author of book “My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future”? - a)Tanya Tyagi
- b)Akanksha Chaturvedi
- c)Indra Nooyi
- d)Ritu Banerjee
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of book “My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future”?
a)
Tanya Tyagi
b)
Akanksha Chaturvedi
c)
Indra Nooyi
d)
Ritu Banerjee
|
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi has a memoir coming out this fall that her publisher is calling an “unvarnished take” on her rise to becoming one of the world’s most powerful women.
Who was unanimously elected as the chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2021-2022?- a)Ramesh Singh Chaudhary
- b)Debabrata Mukherjee
- c)Pratap G Pawar
- d)Manish Rai
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was unanimously elected as the chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2021-2022?
a)
Ramesh Singh Chaudhary
b)
Debabrata Mukherjee
c)
Pratap G Pawar
d)
Manish Rai
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Arun Khatri answered |
United Breweries chief marketing officer Debabrata Mukherjee was unanimously elected as the chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2021-2022.
Who has been appointed president of All India Management Association (AIMA)?- a)CK Ranganathan
- b)Harsh Pati Singhaniya
- c)Rahul Sharma
- d)Govind Chintala
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed president of All India Management Association (AIMA)?
a)
CK Ranganathan
b)
Harsh Pati Singhaniya
c)
Rahul Sharma
d)
Govind Chintala
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Mira Sharma answered |
CK Ranganathan, chairman & managing director, CavinKare Pvt Ltd has been appointed president of All India Management Association (AIMA) for a period of one year till the National Management Convention is held in September 2022.
Who authored the book, “Development as Freedom”?- a)Amartya Sen
- b)Manmohan Singh
- c)Kaushik Basu
- d)Raghuram Rajan
- e)Bimal Jalan
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who authored the book, “Development as Freedom”?
a)
Amartya Sen
b)
Manmohan Singh
c)
Kaushik Basu
d)
Raghuram Rajan
e)
Bimal Jalan
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Nikita Singh answered |
The book, “Development as Freedom” was authored by India’s Nobel laureate Amartya Sen.
In September 2021, the National Socialist Council of ________- Khaplang signed the new ceasefire agreement with the Indian government for a period of 1-year.- a)Assam
- b)Mizoram
- c)Nagaland
- d)Arunachal Pradesh
- e)Manipur
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2021, the National Socialist Council of ________- Khaplang signed the new ceasefire agreement with the Indian government for a period of 1-year.
a)
Assam
b)
Mizoram
c)
Nagaland
d)
Arunachal Pradesh
e)
Manipur
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Vikram Verma answered |
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K), a militant group led by Niki Sumi, signed the new ceasefire agreement with the Indian government for a period of 1-year.
Name the state that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched an electronic Inner Line Permit (e-ILP) platform for monitoring entry, exit & tracking of visitors.- a)Meghalaya
- b)Uttarakhand
- c)West Bengal
- d)Manipur
- e)Assam
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the state that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched an electronic Inner Line Permit (e-ILP) platform for monitoring entry, exit & tracking of visitors.
a)
Meghalaya
b)
Uttarakhand
c)
West Bengal
d)
Manipur
e)
Assam
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Vinod Mehta answered |
CM of Manipur, Nongthombam Biren Singh, launched an electronic Inner Line permit (e-ILP) platform at Imphal, Jiribam and Mao. It will monitor the entry, exit and tracking of visitors to the state under the Manipur Inner Line Permit Rules, 2019.
Which Fin-Tech company partnered with Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) (in Sept’ 21) to launch “NeoDukaan” – a digital store management tool?- a)Paytm
- b)PhonePe
- c)RazorPay
- d)PayNearby
- e)Bill Desk
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Fin-Tech company partnered with Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) (in Sept’ 21) to launch “NeoDukaan” – a digital store management tool?
a)
Paytm
b)
PhonePe
c)
RazorPay
d)
PayNearby
e)
Bill Desk
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Zara Khan answered |
PayNearby had partnered with Retailers Association’s Skill Council of India (RASCI) to launch ‘PayNearbyNeoDukaan’, first-of-its-kind holistic store management tool, for the digital empowerment of its retail partners and retail stores.
Name the institute that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched ‘e-Source’ – an open source platform for tracking & recovery of electronic wastes.- a)IIT Bombay
- b)IIT Roorkee
- c)IIT Hyderabad
- d)IIT Delhi
- e)IIT Madras
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the institute that recently (in Sept’ 21) launched ‘e-Source’ – an open source platform for tracking & recovery of electronic wastes.
a)
IIT Bombay
b)
IIT Roorkee
c)
IIT Hyderabad
d)
IIT Delhi
e)
IIT Madras
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Anaya Patel answered |
“e-Source”, an open source platform for tracking & recovery of electronic wastes is under beta level of testing by the IIT Madras. The initiative was promoted by the Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (ICGS) in IIT Madras.
Which State celebrated (in Sept’ 21) the popular 5-day long tribal harvest festival – ‘Solung’?- a)Gujarat
- b)Uttarakhand
- c)Assam
- d)Arunachal Pradesh
- e)Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which State celebrated (in Sept’ 21) the popular 5-day long tribal harvest festival – ‘Solung’?
a)
Gujarat
b)
Uttarakhand
c)
Assam
d)
Arunachal Pradesh
e)
Himachal Pradesh
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Nikita Singh answered |
The popular 5-day festival of the Adi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh namely ‘Solung’ was celebrated. It is a harvest festival performed after sowing of seeds and transplantation, to seek for good crops.
About Arunachal Pradesh:
Governor– Brigadier BD Mishra (retd)
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
About Arunachal Pradesh:
Governor– Brigadier BD Mishra (retd)
Wildlife Sanctuaries– Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
Name the country that signed a project agreement with India’s Ministry of Defence for co-development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV).- a)Russia
- b)United States
- c)Israel
- d)Australia
- e)Japan
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the country that signed a project agreement with India’s Ministry of Defence for co-development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV).
a)
Russia
b)
United States
c)
Israel
d)
Australia
e)
Japan
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Anaya Patel answered |
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a Project Agreement with the US Department of Defence for co-development of Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV), under the Joint Working Group Air Systems in the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative.
Who was appointed as the Chairman of the 11-member committee that reviews the ‘Guidelines of Journalist Welfare Scheme’?- a)Rasmi Ranjan Das
- b)Nasir Kamal
- c)Ashok Kumar Tandon
- d)Maneesha S Inamdar
- e)D K Mohanty
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was appointed as the Chairman of the 11-member committee that reviews the ‘Guidelines of Journalist Welfare Scheme’?
a)
Rasmi Ranjan Das
b)
Nasir Kamal
c)
Ashok Kumar Tandon
d)
Maneesha S Inamdar
e)
D K Mohanty
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Rohit Jain answered |
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting constituted a 11-member committee to review the existing guidelines of the Journalist Welfare Scheme (JWS).
i. The Member of Prasar Bharati Board, Ashok Kumar Tandon, was named as its chairperson.
i. The Member of Prasar Bharati Board, Ashok Kumar Tandon, was named as its chairperson.
Which of the following point(s) are correctly related to the “Karbi Anglong Agreement/Memorandum of Settlement” 2021?
A) This agreement was signed between the Arunachal Pradesh Government & Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
B) Rs 1,000 crore will be invested by the government for development of the Karbi Anglong area in the next 5 years.
C) Karbi Anglong is an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.- a)Only A
- b)Only B
- c)Only C
- d)Both B & C
- e)Both A & C
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following point(s) are correctly related to the “Karbi Anglong Agreement/Memorandum of Settlement” 2021?
A) This agreement was signed between the Arunachal Pradesh Government & Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
B) Rs 1,000 crore will be invested by the government for development of the Karbi Anglong area in the next 5 years.
C) Karbi Anglong is an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
A) This agreement was signed between the Arunachal Pradesh Government & Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
B) Rs 1,000 crore will be invested by the government for development of the Karbi Anglong area in the next 5 years.
C) Karbi Anglong is an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
a)
Only A
b)
Only B
c)
Only C
d)
Both B & C
e)
Both A & C
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Alok Verma answered |
i. This agreement was signed between the Assam Government & Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
ii. Rs 1,000 crore will be invested by the government for development of the Karbi Anglong area in the next 5 years.
iii. Karbi Anglong is an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
ii. Rs 1,000 crore will be invested by the government for development of the Karbi Anglong area in the next 5 years.
iii. Karbi Anglong is an autonomous district under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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