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e-RUPI, a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment, launched by PM Modi is developed by which of the following? - a)Reserve Bank of India
- b)Securities and Exchange Board of India
- c)National Payments Corporation of India
- d)State Bank of India
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
e-RUPI, a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment, launched by PM Modi is developed by which of the following?
a)
Reserve Bank of India
b)
Securities and Exchange Board of India
c)
National Payments Corporation of India
d)
State Bank of India
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Rajiv Reddy answered |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched e-RUPI, an electronic voucher-based digital payment system.
e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. It gets delivered to the mobile phones of beneficiaries through a QR code or SMS string. It is developed by National Payments Corporation of India.
e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. It gets delivered to the mobile phones of beneficiaries through a QR code or SMS string. It is developed by National Payments Corporation of India.
Dhriti Banerjee has become the first woman to be appointed as director of the 105-year-old_____? - a)Central Zoo Authority of India
- b)Zoological Survey of India
- c)Wildlife Institute of India
- d)Botanical Survey of India
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Dhriti Banerjee has become the first woman to be appointed as director of the 105-year-old_____?
a)
Central Zoo Authority of India
b)
Zoological Survey of India
c)
Wildlife Institute of India
d)
Botanical Survey of India
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Nikita Singh answered |
Dhriti Banerjee has become the first woman to be appointed as director of the 105-year-old Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
Which ministry launched ‘Son Chiriya’ – a brand and logo – for marketing the products of Urban Self Help Groups (SHGs)? - a)Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- b)Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- c)Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- d)Ministry of Home Affairs
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which ministry launched ‘Son Chiriya’ – a brand and logo – for marketing the products of Urban Self Help Groups (SHGs)?
a)
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
b)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
c)
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
d)
Ministry of Home Affairs
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Sleepy Classes answered |
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched ‘Son Chiriya’ – a brand and logo – for marketing the products of Urban Self Help Groups (SHGs).
Who is named as the brand ambassador of Samsung India? - a)Karishma Kapoor
- b)Deepika Padukone
- c)Raveena Tandon
- d)Alia Bhatt
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is named as the brand ambassador of Samsung India?
a)
Karishma Kapoor
b)
Deepika Padukone
c)
Raveena Tandon
d)
Alia Bhatt
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Vikram Verma answered |
Samsung India has hired Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt as the brand ambassador for its premium foldable smartphones from the Galaxy Z series, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.
Where did NTPC Limited commission the largest floating solar PV project of 25 MegaWatt? - a)Rajasthan
- b)Andhra Pradesh
- c)Odisha
- d)Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where did NTPC Limited commission the largest floating solar PV project of 25 MegaWatt?
a)
Rajasthan
b)
Andhra Pradesh
c)
Odisha
d)
Madhya Pradesh
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Hitbullseye Cat answered |
NTPC Limited has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project of 25 MegaWatt on the reservoir of its Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the following joined hands with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) to create a research ecosystem in the area of insolvency and bankruptcy in the country? - a)National Stock Exchange
- b)Bombay Stock Exchange
- c)Calcutta Stock Exchange
- d)Cochin Stock Exchange
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following joined hands with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) to create a research ecosystem in the area of insolvency and bankruptcy in the country?
a)
National Stock Exchange
b)
Bombay Stock Exchange
c)
Calcutta Stock Exchange
d)
Cochin Stock Exchange
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Leading stock exchange NSE said it has joined hands with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for research collaboration.
In the latest world rankings on the popularity of AIR Live-Streams on NewsOnAir App, which country attained top position? - a)Mali
- b)Columbia
- c)Belgium
- d)Fiji
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In the latest world rankings on the popularity of AIR Live-Streams on NewsOnAir App, which country attained top position?
a)
Mali
b)
Columbia
c)
Belgium
d)
Fiji
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Vikram Verma answered |
All India Radio Live streams on NewsOnAir App are getting popular across the world. In the latest world rankings on the popularity of AIR Live-Streams on NewsOnAir App , Fiji displaced United Kingdom to follow United States and Australia in the top three ranks.
In the event of a bank coming under the moratorium imposed by the RBI, up to how much amount will be provided to account holders within 90 days by the Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) as per directed by the union government?- a)Rs 5 lakh
- b)Rs 10 lakh
- c)Rs 4 lakh
- d)Rs 7 lakh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In the event of a bank coming under the moratorium imposed by the RBI, up to how much amount will be provided to account holders within 90 days by the Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) as per directed by the union government?
a)
Rs 5 lakh
b)
Rs 10 lakh
c)
Rs 4 lakh
d)
Rs 7 lakh
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The Union Cabinet cleared changes to the deposit insurance laws to provide funds up to Rs 5 lakh to an account holder within 90 days in the event of a bank coming under the moratorium imposed by the RBI.
The government has also permitted raising the deposit insurance premium by 20 per cent immediately, and maximum by 50 per cent. The premium is paid by banks to the DICGC.
The government has also permitted raising the deposit insurance premium by 20 per cent immediately, and maximum by 50 per cent. The premium is paid by banks to the DICGC.
Who was awarded the National Youth Award by the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur in Delhi for displaying exemplary leadership qualities? - a)Arham Khan
- b)Mohammad Azam
- c)Brijesh Gulati
- d)Siddharth Gupta
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was awarded the National Youth Award by the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur in Delhi for displaying exemplary leadership qualities?
a)
Arham Khan
b)
Mohammad Azam
c)
Brijesh Gulati
d)
Siddharth Gupta
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Sleepy Classes answered |
Mohammad Azam from Karimnagar district in Telangana has been awarded the National Youth Award recently by the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur in Delhi for displaying exemplary leadership qualities.
In which state four new districts named Mohla-Manpur, Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh and Manendragarh will be created? - a)Maharashtra
- b)Chhattisgarh
- c)Gujarat
- d)Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In which state four new districts named Mohla-Manpur, Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh and Manendragarh will be created?
a)
Maharashtra
b)
Chhattisgarh
c)
Gujarat
d)
Madhya Pradesh
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Sleepy Classes answered |
Taking the process of decentralisation further in Chhattisgarh, four new districts will be created – namely Mohla-Manpur, Sakti, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh and Manendragarh, while 18 new tehsils will also be formed.
India with which country signed an agreement on monsoon data analysis and cooperation to improve weather forecasts in the region? - a)Germany
- b)USA
- c)Canada
- d)Netherlands
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
India with which country signed an agreement on monsoon data analysis and cooperation to improve weather forecasts in the region?
a)
Germany
b)
USA
c)
Canada
d)
Netherlands
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Mira Sharma answered |
Indian and American bodies have signed an agreement on monsoon data analysis and cooperation to improve weather forecasts in the region.
PM-DAKSH Portal and PM-DAKSH Mobile App are developed by which ministry to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups? - a)Ministry of Women and Child Development
- b)Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- c)Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- d)Ministry of Rural Development
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
PM-DAKSH Portal and PM-DAKSH Mobile App are developed by which ministry to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups?
a)
Ministry of Women and Child Development
b)
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
c)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
d)
Ministry of Rural Development
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Mira Sharma answered |
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched PM-DAKSH Portal and PM-DAKSH Mobile App developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with NeGD, to make the skill development schemes accessible to the target groups.
What is the height of world’s largest and tallest observation wheel Ain Dubai opened in Ain Dubai, UAE? - a)250 Meters
- b)400 Meters
- c)150 Meters
- d)650 Meters
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the height of world’s largest and tallest observation wheel Ain Dubai opened in Ain Dubai, UAE?
a)
250 Meters
b)
400 Meters
c)
150 Meters
d)
650 Meters
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Nikita Singh answered |
The world’s largest and tallest observation wheel will open in the UAE on October 21, the latest landmark to join Dubai’s long list of record-breaking attractions. At nearly twice the height of the London Eye, Ain Dubai will take visitors to a height of 250 metres from where they could enjoy a majestic view of Dubai’s picturesque skyline.
Which country topped the 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index by real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield?
- a)USA
- b)UK
- c)China
- d)Japan
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country topped the 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index by real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield?
a)
USA
b)
UK
c)
China
d)
Japan
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Alok Verma answered |
India has overtaken the US to become the second-most sought-after manufacturing destination globally, driven mainly by cost competitiveness, according to real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield. China remains at number one position, the consultant said in its 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index.
Who is appointed as the brand ambassador of home interiors company, HomeLane? - a)Sachin Tendulkar
- b)Rohit Sharma
- c)Virat Kohli
- d)Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is appointed as the brand ambassador of home interiors company, HomeLane?
a)
Sachin Tendulkar
b)
Rohit Sharma
c)
Virat Kohli
d)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Home interiors company, HomeLane has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as an equity partner and brand ambassador.
Shehroze Kashif who became the youngest person in the world to reach the summit of K2, the second-highest peak in the world, hails from which country? - a)UAE
- b)Kazakhstan
- c)Pakistan
- d)Afghanistan
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Shehroze Kashif who became the youngest person in the world to reach the summit of K2, the second-highest peak in the world, hails from which country?
a)
UAE
b)
Kazakhstan
c)
Pakistan
d)
Afghanistan
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Rajiv Reddy answered |
Shehroze Kashif, 19-year old Pakistani climber became the youngest person in the world to reach the summit of K2, the second-highest peak in the world.
Who is the author of the book titled “Leopard Diaries: The Rosette in India”? - a)Sanjay Gubbi
- b)Rakesh Kaushik
- c)Vikram Basu
- d)Siddharth Jain
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of the book titled “Leopard Diaries: The Rosette in India”?
a)
Sanjay Gubbi
b)
Rakesh Kaushik
c)
Vikram Basu
d)
Siddharth Jain
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Vinod Mehta answered |
The book titled “Leopard Diaries: The Rosette in India” book written by Wildlife Biologist Sanjay Gubbi has been released recently.
Which national park became the first national park in the country to equip its forest guards with satellite phones as an anti-poaching measure? - a)Pench National Park
- b)Keoladeo National Park
- c)Ranthambore National Park
- d)Kaziranga National Park
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which national park became the first national park in the country to equip its forest guards with satellite phones as an anti-poaching measure?
a)
Pench National Park
b)
Keoladeo National Park
c)
Ranthambore National Park
d)
Kaziranga National Park
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Sleepy Classes answered |
The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP &TR) of Assam, globally feted for being a sanctuary to the one-horned rhino, has become the first national park in the country to equip its forest guards with satellite phones as an anti-poaching measure. BSNL will be the service provider and the park authorities will bear the monthly expenses.
In August 2021, La Ganesan was appointed as the governor of which state? - a)Sikkim
- b)West Bengal
- c)Manipur
- d)Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In August 2021, La Ganesan was appointed as the governor of which state?
a)
Sikkim
b)
West Bengal
c)
Manipur
d)
Andhra Pradesh
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Sleepy Classes answered |
Senior BJP leader from Tamil Nadu La Ganesan was appointed the new governor of Manipur. The post of the governor had fallen vacant after the retirement of Najma Heptulla earlier this month.
Recently Nine new judges, including three women, were administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to how much? - a)34
- b)28
- c)30
- d)33
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Nine new judges, including three women, were administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to how much?
a)
34
b)
28
c)
30
d)
33
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Zara Khan answered |
Nine new judges, including three women, were administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to 33. It is for the first time in the history of the apex court that nine judges took oath of office at one go.
Who has written the book titled ‘Let’s Go Time Travelling Again’? - a)Mangalam Sinha
- b)Gopi Nath
- c)Ram Shankar
- d)Subhadra Sen Gupta
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has written the book titled ‘Let’s Go Time Travelling Again’?
a)
Mangalam Sinha
b)
Gopi Nath
c)
Ram Shankar
d)
Subhadra Sen Gupta
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Lalit Yadav answered |
The last book of author Subhadra Sen Gupta, who lost her life to COVID-19 in May 2021, was released by Puffin Books, the children’s imprint of Penguin Books. The book is titled ‘Let’s Go Time Travelling Again’ and has illustrations by Tapas Guha, a well-known illustrator for children.
Who is the author of the book titled ‘An Invitation to Die: A Colonel Acharya Mystery’? - a)Kanta Sharma
- b)Meenakshi Garg
- c)Priyanka Dawar
- d)Tanushree Podder
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of the book titled ‘An Invitation to Die: A Colonel Acharya Mystery’?
a)
Kanta Sharma
b)
Meenakshi Garg
c)
Priyanka Dawar
d)
Tanushree Podder
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The book titled ‘An Invitation to Die: A Colonel Acharya Mystery’ book written by Tanushree Podder has been released recently.
Which bank among the following has been empanelled as an ‘Agency Bank’ by Reserve Bank of India to undertake general banking businesses of Central and State government on behalf of the RBI? - a)Karur Vysya Bank
- b)Bandhan Bank
- c)IDBI Bank
- d)South Indian Bank
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank among the following has been empanelled as an ‘Agency Bank’ by Reserve Bank of India to undertake general banking businesses of Central and State government on behalf of the RBI?
a)
Karur Vysya Bank
b)
Bandhan Bank
c)
IDBI Bank
d)
South Indian Bank
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Vinod Mehta answered |
The Kerala based private sector lender South Indian Bank has been empanelled as an ‘Agency Bank’ by Reserve Bank of India to undertake general banking businesses of Central and State government on behalf of the RBI.
Who is the author of the book titled ‘The Biography of a Failed Venture: Decoding success secrets from the Black box of a Dead Start-up’? - a)Manak Sachdeva
- b)Suresh Bindal
- c)Ajinkya Mehta
- d)Prashant Desai
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of the book titled ‘The Biography of a Failed Venture: Decoding success secrets from the Black box of a Dead Start-up’?
a)
Manak Sachdeva
b)
Suresh Bindal
c)
Ajinkya Mehta
d)
Prashant Desai
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag highlighted the need to talk about mistakes — be it in cricket, business or life — at the announcement of a new book called ‘The Biography of a Failed Venture’, written by Prashant Desai, a senior director at Everstone Group and head of strategy and investor relations at Burger King India.
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?- a)Kamlesh Kumar Pant
- b)Ravi Kumar Pandit
- c)Shivraj Dhaiya
- d)Vikram Bhanu
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)?
a)
Kamlesh Kumar Pant
b)
Ravi Kumar Pandit
c)
Shivraj Dhaiya
d)
Vikram Bhanu
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Alok Verma answered |
The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet appointed Kamlesh Kumar Pant, a 1993-batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh cadre as the new chairman of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour of India, has been renamed after whom by the union government? - a)Keshav Dutt
- b)Major Dhyan Chand
- c)Sardar Singh
- d)Milkha Singh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour of India, has been renamed after whom by the union government?
a)
Keshav Dutt
b)
Major Dhyan Chand
c)
Sardar Singh
d)
Milkha Singh
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Rajiv Reddy answered |
The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, the highest sporting honour of India, has been renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced.
The Reserve Bank of India canceled the license of Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited. Where is this bank based? - a)Kharghar
- b)Ratnagiri
- c)Alibag
- d)Raigad
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Reserve Bank of India canceled the license of Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited. Where is this bank based?
a)
Kharghar
b)
Ratnagiri
c)
Alibag
d)
Raigad
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Zara Khan answered |
The Reserve Bank has canceled the license of Raigad based Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited in Maharashtra. RBI said the bank has been directed to cease all its operations from 13th August.
Which Indian Navy Ship (INS) participated in the four-day Maritime Partnership Exercise in Bahrain?- a)INS Kochi
- b)INS Viraat
- c)INS Chennai
- d)INS Vikrant
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Indian Navy Ship (INS) participated in the four-day Maritime Partnership Exercise in Bahrain?
a)
INS Kochi
b)
INS Viraat
c)
INS Chennai
d)
INS Vikrant
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Sleepy Classes answered |
As part of its Persian Gulf deployment, INS Kochi is at Manama in Bahrain. The ship will participate in the four-day Maritime Partnership Exercise.
Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been given a one-year extension for which post? - a)Union Education Secretary
- b)Union Corporate Affairs Secretary
- c)Union Home Secretary
- d)Union Finance Secretary
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Ajay Kumar Bhalla has been given a one-year extension for which post?
a)
Union Education Secretary
b)
Union Corporate Affairs Secretary
c)
Union Home Secretary
d)
Union Finance Secretary
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Alok Verma answered |
Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla was given a one year extension beyond his present tenure that was to end next week, according to an official order from the Personnel Ministry.
Where will the first Bio-Bank of the world in Ayurveda be established? - a)Pune
- b)New Delhi
- c)Mumbai
- d)Hyderabad
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where will the first Bio-Bank of the world in Ayurveda be established?
a)
Pune
b)
New Delhi
c)
Mumbai
d)
Hyderabad
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Vikram Verma answered |
Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has assured all help for establishing the first Bio-Bank of the world in Ayurveda at All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi.
Which Application was launched by LIC recently for its agents? - a)Ananda
- b)Tarun
- c)Leaders
- d)Groww
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Application was launched by LIC recently for its agents?
a)
Ananda
b)
Tarun
c)
Leaders
d)
Groww
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Rohit Jain answered |
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched the mobile application of its digital paperless solution, “ANANDA” for LIC agents. ANANDA stands for Atma Nirbhar Agents New Business Digital Application.
Which district topped the Niti Aayog’s North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index Report 2021-22 in terms of meeting sustainable development goals? - a)Imphal
- b)Kiphire
- c)Guwahati
- d)East Sikkim
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which district topped the Niti Aayog’s North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index Report 2021-22 in terms of meeting sustainable development goals?
a)
Imphal
b)
Kiphire
c)
Guwahati
d)
East Sikkim
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Zara Khan answered |
East Sikkim has topped in terms of meeting sustainable development goals in the Niti Aayog’s North Eastern Region (NER) District SDG Index Report 2021-22 and Nagaland’s Kiphire featured at the bottom, as per the specified parameters.
SN Ghormade took charge as the Vice Chief of which of the following?
- a)Central Industrial Security Force
- b)Border Security Force
- c)Indian Army
- d)Indian Navy
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
SN Ghormade took charge as the Vice Chief of which of the following?
a)
Central Industrial Security Force
b)
Border Security Force
c)
Indian Army
d)
Indian Navy
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Kiran Reddy answered |
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade, a navigation and direction specialist, assumed charge as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Navy.
Who has authored the book titled “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama”? - a)Manan Bhatt
- b)Khushal Jindal
- c)Abhishek Gupta
- d)Vikram Kumar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has authored the book titled “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama”?
a)
Manan Bhatt
b)
Khushal Jindal
c)
Abhishek Gupta
d)
Vikram Kumar
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Zara Khan answered |
The book titled “Balakot Air Strike: How India Avenged Pulwama“, published by Garuda Prakashan, is written by Navy veteran Manan Bhatt.
Which company acquired a controlling stake in Magma Fincorp which is now renamed as Poonawalla Fincorp? - a)Rising Sun Holdings
- b)Stop Sine Private Ltd
- c)North Systems Private Ltd
- d)Butterflies India
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company acquired a controlling stake in Magma Fincorp which is now renamed as Poonawalla Fincorp?
a)
Rising Sun Holdings
b)
Stop Sine Private Ltd
c)
North Systems Private Ltd
d)
Butterflies India
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Alok Verma answered |
Magma Fincorp has been renamed as Poonawalla Fincorp with effect from July 22 after Adar Poonawalla-led Rising Sun Holdings acquired a controlling stake in the non-banking finance company (NBFC).
Which state government’s IT department won the AI Gamechanger Award at the Xperience-AI Summit organised by NASSCOM? - a)Odisha
- b)Madhya Pradesh
- c)Haryana
- d)Telangana
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government’s IT department won the AI Gamechanger Award at the Xperience-AI Summit organised by NASSCOM?
a)
Odisha
b)
Madhya Pradesh
c)
Haryana
d)
Telangana
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Kiran Reddy answered |
The Telangana government’s Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C) department has won the AI Gamechanger Award at the Xperience-AI Summit organised by NASSCOM.
Who is the author of the book titled “Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by True Events” along with Abhishek Sharan? - a)Hemant Saini
- b)Arvind Nagpal
- c)D.P. Sinha
- d)KT Pathak
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of the book titled “Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by True Events” along with Abhishek Sharan?
a)
Hemant Saini
b)
Arvind Nagpal
c)
D.P. Sinha
d)
KT Pathak
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Sleepy Classes answered |
The book titled “Operation Trojan Horse: A Novel Inspired by True Events” coauthored by Abhishek Sharan and D.P. Sinha has been released recently.
Which of the following became the first Indian cryptocurrency exchange to enter the unicorn club with a $90-million (Rs 668-crore) series-C funding round? - a)CoinDCX
- b)Coinbase
- c)WazirX
- d)Binance
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following became the first Indian cryptocurrency exchange to enter the unicorn club with a $90-million (Rs 668-crore) series-C funding round?
a)
CoinDCX
b)
Coinbase
c)
WazirX
d)
Binance
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Vinod Mehta answered |
CoinDCX has become the first Indian cryptocurrency exchange to enter the unicorn club with a $90-million (Rs 668-crore) series-C funding round. The fund-raise was led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s B Capital.
The second edition of the joint naval exercise, Zair-Al-Bahr was held between the Indian Navy and which country’s navy? - a)Egypt
- b)Israel
- c)Oman
- d)Qatar
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The second edition of the joint naval exercise, Zair-Al-Bahr was held between the Indian Navy and which country’s navy?
a)
Egypt
b)
Israel
c)
Oman
d)
Qatar
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Sleepy Classes answered |
The second edition of the joint naval exercise, Zair-Al-Bahr, between the Indian Navy and Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) was conducted in the Persian Gulf.
India Ratings and Research (Ind Ra) revised upwards its 2021-22 GDP growth forecast to what percent?- a)9.1%
- b)9.9%
- c)9.5%
- d)9.4%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
India Ratings and Research (Ind Ra) revised upwards its 2021-22 GDP growth forecast to what percent?
a)
9.1%
b)
9.9%
c)
9.5%
d)
9.4%
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Sleepy Classes answered |
India Ratings and Research (Ind Ra) revised upwards its 2021-22 GDP growth forecast to 9.4% considering the surprisingly faster recovery after the second wave of Covid, higher exports and sufficient rainfall.
In August 2021, Asian Development Bank approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the Rural Connectivity Improvement Project in which state? - a)Maharashtra
- b)Assam
- c)Tamil Nadu
- d)Bihar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In August 2021, Asian Development Bank approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the Rural Connectivity Improvement Project in which state?
a)
Maharashtra
b)
Assam
c)
Tamil Nadu
d)
Bihar
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Anaya Patel answered |
Asian Development Bank said it has approved a USD 300 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Maharashtra Rural Connectivity Improvement Project that is upgrading rural roads and connecting remote areas with markets.
Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the prime minister of which country? - a)Georgia
- b)Portugal
- c)Armenia
- d)Ukraine
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the prime minister of which country?
a)
Georgia
b)
Portugal
c)
Armenia
d)
Ukraine
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Mira Sharma answered |
Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the prime minister of Armenia by President Armen Sarkissian.
Who took charge as the 25th Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?- a)Deepak Das
- b)Rahul Verma
- c)Mukul Aghi
- d)Ankit Rana
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who took charge as the 25th Controller General of Accounts (CGA)?
a)
Deepak Das
b)
Rahul Verma
c)
Mukul Aghi
d)
Ankit Rana
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Rajiv Reddy answered |
Deepak Das took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts.Mr Deepak Das is the 25th officer to hold the position of Controller General of Accounts (CGA).
Which space agency lifted off the world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite, Eutelsat Quantum, with the hope of a new era of more flexible communications? - a)Italian Space Agency
- b)German Aerospace Center
- c)European Space Agency
- d)Roscosmos
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which space agency lifted off the world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite, Eutelsat Quantum, with the hope of a new era of more flexible communications?
a)
Italian Space Agency
b)
German Aerospace Center
c)
European Space Agency
d)
Roscosmos
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Mira Sharma answered |
Eutelsat Quantum, the world’s first commercial fully re-programmable satellite lifted off from French Guiana on board an Ariane 5 rocket, with the hope of a new era of more flexible communications. Eutelsat Quantum is developed under an ESA partnership project.
Which state/UT police launched a first-of-its-kind Drone Forensic Lab and Research Centre with an aim to address the rising concerns of security threat in the country? - a)Andhra Pradesh
- b)Tamil Nadu
- c)Kerala
- d)Rajasthan
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state/UT police launched a first-of-its-kind Drone Forensic Lab and Research Centre with an aim to address the rising concerns of security threat in the country?
a)
Andhra Pradesh
b)
Tamil Nadu
c)
Kerala
d)
Rajasthan
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Sleepy Classes answered |
At a time when drones emerge as a major security threat in the country, the Kerala police launched a first-of-its-kind Drone Forensic Lab and Research Centre with an aim to address the rising concerns in this regard.
The book titled ‘Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest‘ — is co-authored by Boria Majumdar and whom? - a)Pritam Goswami
- b)Kushan Sarkar
- c)Kumar Ramesh
- d)Rajib Saxena
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The book titled ‘Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest‘ — is co-authored by Boria Majumdar and whom?
a)
Pritam Goswami
b)
Kushan Sarkar
c)
Kumar Ramesh
d)
Rajib Saxena
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Sleepy Classes answered |
The book titled ‘Mission Domination: An Unfinished Quest‘ — is co-authored by Boria Majumdar and Kushan Sarkar.
When will the revised instructions for lockers in banks as given by RBI in August 2021 will come into effect? - a)April 1, 2022
- b)January 1, 2022
- c)March 1, 2022
- d)August 1, 2022
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
When will the revised instructions for lockers in banks as given by RBI in August 2021 will come into effect?
a)
April 1, 2022
b)
January 1, 2022
c)
March 1, 2022
d)
August 1, 2022
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Sleepy Classes answered |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed banks to maintain a branch-wise list of vacant lockers as well as a wait-list for the purpose of allotment of lockers and ensure transparency in allotment of lockers. Revised instructions will come into effect from January 1, 2022, the RBI said.
Where did the India and Vietnam navies carried out bilateral maritime exercise in August 2021? - a)Indian Ocean
- b)South China Sea
- c)Arabian Sea
- d)Mediterranean Sea
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where did the India and Vietnam navies carried out bilateral maritime exercise in August 2021?
a)
Indian Ocean
b)
South China Sea
c)
Arabian Sea
d)
Mediterranean Sea
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Sleepy Classes answered |
India and Vietnam navies have carried out bilateral maritime exercise in the South China Sea, the Indian navy said. Accordingly, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Ranvijay and INS Kora undertook bilateral maritime exercise with the Vietnam People’s Navy frigate VPNS Ly Thai To (HQ-012).
Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been appointed as the prime minister of which country? - a)Malaysia
- b)Iran
- c)Kazakhstan
- d)Portugal
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been appointed as the prime minister of which country?
a)
Malaysia
b)
Iran
c)
Kazakhstan
d)
Portugal
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Sleepy Classes answered |
Former Deputy Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia. He will succeed Muhyiddin Yassin
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