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Who has extended risk-based internal audit system to HFCs? 
  • a)
    IRDAI 
  • b)
    RBI 
  • c)
    SEBI 
  • d)
    NHB
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
The Reserve Bank extended the risk-based internal audit (RBIA) system to select housing finance companies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their internal audit system.

Which application was launched by PM Narendra Modi on International Yoga Day 2021? 
  • a)
    Myoga 
  • b)
    FitIndia 
  • c)
    BharatFit 
  • d)
    EYoga
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
Addressing India and the world on the International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the mYoga app.The app will be accessible around the world and will deliver the benefits of Yoga to millions via audio and video training modules in different languages.

”Savarkar: A contested Legacy (1924-1966)” book has been authored by whom? 
  • a)
    Vikram Seth 
  • b)
    Jhumpa Lahiri 
  • c)
    Chetan Bhagat 
  • d)
    Vikram Sampath
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anshika Singh answered
Author of the book:
Vikram Sampath

Explanation:
Vikram Sampath is the author of the book "Savarkar: A contested Legacy (1924-1966)". He is an acclaimed historian, author, and musicologist known for his in-depth research and insightful writing on various historical and cultural subjects.

About the book:
The book delves into the life and legacy of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, a prominent figure in Indian history who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence. It examines the controversies surrounding Savarkar's political ideology, his contributions to the nationalist movement, and the debates about his legacy.

Key points:
- The book covers the period from 1924 to 1966, a crucial period in Savarkar's life when he faced various challenges and controversies.
- It explores Savarkar's views on nationalism, Hindutva, and his role in the freedom struggle.
- The author provides a nuanced perspective on Savarkar's legacy, highlighting both his contributions and the criticisms against him.
- Through meticulous research and analysis, the book sheds light on the complex and contested legacy of Savarkar, inviting readers to engage with different viewpoints on the historical figure.

Conclusion:
Vikram Sampath's book "Savarkar: A contested Legacy (1924-1966)" offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of one of India's most controversial figures, presenting a balanced and insightful account of Savarkar's life and impact on the country's history.

Who has recently been appointed as Election Commissioner? 
  • a)
    Rajiv Kumar 
  • b)
    Anup Chandra Pandey 
  • c)
    Sushil Chandra 
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
The Union government picked 1984-batch IAS officer Anup Chandra Pandey, the former chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh, as an election commissioner, taking the Election Commission of India to its full strength.

The United Nations Security Council has re-appointed Secretary General Antonio Guterres for a second term for how many years? 
  • a)
    4years 
  • b)
    2 years 
  • c)
    6years 
  • d)
    5 years
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Jain answered
The United Nations Security Council backed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a second term, recommending that the 193-member General Assembly appoint him for another five years from Jan 1 of next year.

Union Health Ministry has approved annual plan of worth how much for J&K under National Health Mission? 
  • a)
    Rs. 1163.40 cr 
  • b)
    Rs. 1162.40cr 
  • c)
    Rs 1160.40cr 
  • d)
    Rs 1156.40cr
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Jain answered
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir the Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare has approved annual plan worth Rs. 1163.40 crore for the UT for financial year 2021-22 under National Health Mission.

With which country Indian Naval Ships are participating in a Passage Exercise through Indian Ocean Region? 
  • a)
    France 
  • b)
    Japan 
  • c)
    USA 
  • d)
    Australia
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
Indian Naval Ships Kochi and Teg along with P8I and MiG 29K aircraft are participating in a Passage Exercise with US Navy Carrier Strike Group Ronald Reagan during its transit through Indian Ocean Region.

Which bank has launched Aarogyam Healthcare Business Loan? 
  • a)
    HDFC Bank 
  • b)
    Central Bank of India 
  • c)
    State Bank of India 
  • d)
    IDBI Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched the Aarogyam Healthcare Business Loan to provide enhanced support to the healthcare sector in the country amid pandemic.

Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA)?
  • a)
    Pankaj Mithal 
  • b)
    Alok Singh 
  • c)
    Shambhu Nath Srivastav 
  • d)
    Manoj Mishra
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
Shambhu Nath Srivastava, a former judge of Allahabad High Court and former chief Lokayukta of Chhattisgarh, has been appointed the chairman of the Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA).

Which nation is now the second largest export partner of India? 
  • a)
    USA 
  • b)
    China 
  • c)
    UAE 
  • d)
    Bangladesh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
China replaced the UAE as the second largest export destination for India in fiscal 2021, with outbound shipments to the neighbouring country rising 27.53% to $21.18 billion in the pandemic year. The US remained the country’s top export partner.

Which digital payments and service provider has acquired Loyalty Platform PAYBACK India? 
  • a)
    PhonePe 
  • b)
    BharatPe 
  • c)
    PayTm 
  • d)
    BHIM
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Merchant payments and financial services provider BharatPe has acquired multi-brand loyalty platform, PAYBACK India, to help its 6 million offline merchants roll out rewards and loyalty programmes for customers.

As per recent amendment,how much percent of shares can a company sell having a market capitalisation of more than Rs 1 lakh crore at the time of listing? 
  • a)
    2% 
  • b)
    5% 
  • c)
    10% 
  • d)
    8%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
Companies that have a market capitalisation of more than Rs 1 lakh crore at the time of listing can now sell just five per cent of their shares, with the latest amendment in rules, a move that will be beneficial for the government during the proposed initial public offer of LIC.

Till which amount of cash deposits a housewife don’t have to pay taxes? 
  • a)
    Rs 2 lakhs 
  • b)
    Rs 1.5 lakhs 
  • c)
    Rs 2.5 lakhs 
  • d)
    Rs 3.5 Lakhs
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
A housewife now may not face any problem from the Income Tax Department on deposit of cash up to ₹2.5 lakh during demonetisation (2016). A Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has held that such deposits cannot be treated as income of the assessee.

Who was appointed as ‘Counsellor’ in India’s Permanent Mission in the World Trade Organisation for three years? 
  • a)
    Raman Rao 
  • b)
    Ashish Chaudhary 
  • c)
    Vikramjit Sen 
  • d)
    Aashish Chandorkar
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
Ahead of the WTO’s ministerial conference later this year, the government has appointed a private person Aashish Chandorkar as ‘Counsellor’ in India’s Permanent Mission in the World Trade Organisation for three years.

As per the the 2021 edition of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (The EIU) Global Liveability Ranking,which city remains the world’s least liveable city? 
  • a)
    Lagos 
  • b)
    Damascus 
  • c)
    Islamabad 
  • d)
    Karachi
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
Damascus remains the world’s least liveable city and most of the previous ten least liveable cities remain in the bottom ten this year, including Dhaka and Karachi in the Asia-Pacific region, as per the the 2021 edition of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (The EIU) Global Liveability Ranking.

Which PSB has partnered with Fisdom to offer wealth management solutions? 
  • a)
    State Bank of India 
  • b)
    Bank of Baroda 
  • c)
    Indian Bank 
  • d)
    Canara Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
Indian Bank, the seventh largest public sector bank, has partnered wealth-tech company Fisdom to offer a comprehensive suite of wealth management products and services to the bank’s 10 crore customers.

India has made target towards achieving goal of malaria elimination by which year? 
  • a)
    2035 
  • b)
    2030 
  • c)
    2025 
  • d)
    2032
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
Malaria No More, a non-governmental organisation, in collaboration with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is creating an India Interagency Expert Committee on Malaria and Climate (IEC) to explore and advance climate-based solutions for accelerating malaria elimination in India.

Which organization has launched ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaan’ in collaboration with Piramal Foundation? 
  • a)
    RBI 
  • b)
    SEBI 
  • c)
    NITI Aayog 
  • d)
    NABARD
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
NITI Aayog, government’s policy think tank and Piramal Foundation launched Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyaanin in 112 Aspirational Districts to assist district administrations in providing home-care support to Covid-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.

Who assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff? 
  • a)
    Ravneet Singh 
  • b)
    Karambir Singh 
  • c)
    Subodh Kumar 
  • d)
    Vikram Sen
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff. Vice Admiral Singh was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01st of July 1983 and specialized in Aviation.

As per government data,India economy showed a contraction of how much percent in FY21? 
  • a)
    7.3% 
  • b)
    7.7% 
  • c)
    7.9% 
  • d)
    8.0%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
Amid coronavirus pandemic, India’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 1.6 per cent in the January-March quarter of fiscal year 20

Which state has topped the list in Niti Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21? 
  • a)
    Bihar 
  • b)
    Kerala 
  • c)
    Maharashtra 
  • d)
    Karnataka
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
Kerala has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer, according to a report released by Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. The country’s overall SDG score improved by 6 points — from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2020-21.

Which Organisation has given special award to Union Health minister Dr HarshVardhan for efforts in tobacco control ? 
  • a)
    FAO 
  • b)
    UNEP 
  • c)
    UNICEF 
  • d)
    WHO
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
This year WHO Director-General Special award has been given to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. Dr Harsh Vardhan leadership was instrumental in the 2019 national legislation to ban E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

How much amount was allocated to Uttar Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan Mission for 2021-22? 
  • a)
    ₹12050 cr 
  • b)
    ₹11000 cr 
  • c)
    ₹9970 cr 
  • d)
    ₹10870 cr
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
The Centre has allocated a whopping Rs 10,870 crore to Uttar Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan Mission for 2021-22, the highest allocation so far to any state, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said.

According to the SEBI’s new guidelines on MF investment in interest rate swap, exposure to a single counterparty should not exceed by how much percent? 
  • a)
    5 percent 
  • b)
    15 percent 
  • c)
    10 percent 
  • d)
    20 perecnt
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
In case participation in IRS is through over the counter transactions, the counterparty has to be an entity recognized as a market maker by RBI and exposure to a single counterparty in such transactions should not exceed 10 per cent of the net assets of the scheme.

Where will IFFCO be setting up Nano Urea Fertiliser Plant? 
  • a)
    China 
  • b)
    France 
  • c)
    Denmark 
  • d)
    Brazil
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
World’s biggest fertilizer cooperative Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) informed that it will set up a Nano Urea Liquid manufacturing plant in Argentina in partnership with the Cooperative Confederation of Argentina (Cooperar)

SBI general insurance has tied up with which bank for Bancassurance? 
  • a)
    IDBI Bank 
  • b)
    Kotak Mahindra Bank 
  • c)
    IDFC First Bank 
  • d)
    ICICI Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
SBI General Insurance, one of the leading general insurance companies in India, has signed a corporate agency agreement with IDFC FIRST Bank for distribution of non-life insurance solutions.

Who has authored book titled ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’? 
  • a)
    Vikram Seth 
  • b)
    Chetan Bhagat 
  • c)
    Ruskin Bond 
  • d)
    Arundhati Roy
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
Indian British author Ruskin Bond has authored a new book titled ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is published by Aleph Book Company.

Which private sector bank has launched ‘Pay Your Contact’ Service? 
  • a)
    HDFC Bank 
  • b)
    Axis Bank 
  • c)
    Kotak Mahindra Bank 
  • d)
    RBL Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) has announced the launch of ‘Pay Your Contact’ – an innovative feature on KMBL’s mobile banking app that uses the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform and allows customers to send money or make payments to any of their contacts across all payment apps simply by entering the beneficiary’s mobile number.

Nikol Pashinyan has recently been elected as Prime Minister of which country? 
  • a)
    Greece 
  • b)
    Armenia 
  • c)
    Switzerland 
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Jain answered
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s party won a majority in the snap parliamentary elections with 53.9 percent of the vote, as per official results declared.

The book ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’ is autobiography of which person? 
  • a)
    Suresh Raina 
  • b)
    Virat Kohli 
  • c)
    MS Dhoni 
  • d)
    Rohit Sharma
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Former Indian batsman, Suresh Raina has released his autobiography ‘Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me’. The book is co-authored by Bharat Sundaresan.

Recently Chandra Shekhar Ghosh was re appointed as CMD of which bank? 
  • a)
    IDBI Bank 
  • b)
    Bandhan Bank 
  • c)
    RBL Bank 
  • d)
    ICICI Bank
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
Bandhan Bank has received RBI nod to re-appoint Chandra Shekhar Ghosh as its MD and CEO for three years, lower than the five-year tenure approved by the company’s board in November last year.

Where will United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference be held? 
  • a)
    Japan 
  • b)
    France 
  • c)
    China 
  • d)
    India
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Suresh Khanna answered
The second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference will be held from 14-16 October 2021 in Beijing, China.

For the full financial year 2020-2021, India’s GDP has been contracted by how much percent? 
  • a)
    1.6% 
  • b)
    5.8% 
  • c)
    7.3% 
  • d)
    7.6%
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Vinod Mehta answered
The country’s gross domestic product grew at 1.6 percent in the January to March quarter of the last fiscal year, showed government data. For the full financial year 2020-2021, country’s GDP contracted by 7.3 percent.

Which insurance company has entered into a bancassurance partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank for the distribution of its life insurance products through the bank’s pan-India network of branches? 
  • a)
    Bharti AXA 
  • b)
    IDBI Federal 
  • c)
    NIACL 
  • d)
    NICL
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
Private life insurer Bharti AXA Life Insurance has entered into a bancassurance partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank for the distribution of its life insurance products through the bank’s pan-India network of branches.

Which country has integrated elements of the air force and army to create a combined air defence system at LAC? 
  • a)
    Hungary 
  • b)
    China 
  • c)
    Nepal 
  • d)
    Japan
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vikram Verma answered
China’s People Liberation Army (PLA) has integrated elements of the air force and army to create a combined air defence system for its western theatre command that is responsible for operations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the latest in a series of moves indicating a strengthening of its positions in the region.

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