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What is the theme of this year’s World Hypertension Day 2021? - a)Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
- b)Know Your Number
- c)High blood pressure Awareness
- d)Combating Blood pressure
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of this year’s World Hypertension Day 2021?
a)
Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
b)
Know Your Number
c)
High blood pressure Awareness
d)
Combating Blood pressure
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Alok Verma answered |
World Hypertension Day is observed annually on 17 May to spread awareness about hypertension disease, its prevention, detection, and control.
Who has also been appointed Acting Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission? - a)AK Chaturvedi
- b)Avinash Singh
- c)Dinesh Mohaptra
- d)PC Pant
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has also been appointed Acting Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission?
a)
AK Chaturvedi
b)
Avinash Singh
c)
Dinesh Mohaptra
d)
PC Pant
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Justice (Retd) P C Pant, who is a member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has also been appointed its Acting Chairperson with effect from April 25 this year.
Who has been named batting coach of the Indian women’s cricket team? - a)Ramesh Powar
- b)Shiv Sunder Das
- c)Rahul Dravid
- d)Abhay Patel
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been named batting coach of the Indian women’s cricket team?
a)
Ramesh Powar
b)
Shiv Sunder Das
c)
Rahul Dravid
d)
Abhay Patel
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Alok Verma answered |
Former Test opener Shiv Sunder Das has been named batting coach of the Indian women’s cricket team only for the upcoming seven-match tour of England.
Who was appointed as new director of Central Bureau of Investigation? - a)Prateek Jaiswal
- b)Sumant Khare
- c)YC Modi
- d)Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was appointed as new director of Central Bureau of Investigation?
a)
Prateek Jaiswal
b)
Sumant Khare
c)
YC Modi
d)
Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
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Nikita Singh answered |
IPS officer Subodh Kumar Jaiswal took charge as director of the CBI, officials said.
Recently Barbara Strycova announced her retirement from which sports? - a)Tennis
- b)Cricket
- c)Football
- d)Shooting
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Barbara Strycova announced her retirement from which sports?
a)
Tennis
b)
Cricket
c)
Football
d)
Shooting
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Zara Khan answered |
Barbora Strycova, a former top-ranked doubles player and Wimbledon singles semifinalist, has announced her retirement.
Which organisation has approved registration to PTC, BSE and ICICI Bank-led Pranurja Solution Ltd to start the country’s third power exchange? - a)THDC Limited
- b)Energy Efficiency Services Limited
- c)NITI AAYOG
- d)Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organisation has approved registration to PTC, BSE and ICICI Bank-led Pranurja Solution Ltd to start the country’s third power exchange?
a)
THDC Limited
b)
Energy Efficiency Services Limited
c)
NITI AAYOG
d)
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
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Zara Khan answered |
Power regulator Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) has approved registration to PTC, BSE and ICICI Bank-led Pranurja Solution Ltd to start the country’s third power exchange.
Which country will host Global G 20 Health Summit? - a)South Africa
- b)Israel
- c)India
- d)Italy
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country will host Global G 20 Health Summit?
a)
South Africa
b)
Israel
c)
India
d)
Italy
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Global G20 Health Summit was co-hosted by European Commission along with Italy as part of its G20 presidency amid the surge and spread of coronavirus cases.
Recently International Financial Services Centres Authority, IFSCA has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds.who will head it? - a)Nilesh Shah
- b)Amit Mistry
- c)Pankaj Jain
- d)Saurabh Kumar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently International Financial Services Centres Authority, IFSCA has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds.who will head it?
a)
Nilesh Shah
b)
Amit Mistry
c)
Pankaj Jain
d)
Saurabh Kumar
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Vikram Verma answered |
The International Financial Services Centres Authority, IFSCA has constituted an expert committee on Investment Funds.
How much is the interest rate capped under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme(ECLGS) which has been extended by the government? - a)7.5%
- b)7.8%
- c)8.0%
- d)8.5%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How much is the interest rate capped under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme(ECLGS) which has been extended by the government?
a)
7.5%
b)
7.8%
c)
8.0%
d)
8.5%
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Vinod Mehta answered |
The Centre further expanded the scope of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme(ECLGS) amid the economic disruption caused by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic to aid Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
Recently RBI constituted committee to assist the second Regulatory Review Authority (RRA 2.0) to streamline regulations and reduce the compliance burden of regulated entities.Who will head the committee? - a)Viral Acharya
- b)T Rabi Shankar
- c)S Janakiraman
- d)Mahesh Kumar
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently RBI constituted committee to assist the second Regulatory Review Authority (RRA 2.0) to streamline regulations and reduce the compliance burden of regulated entities.Who will head the committee?
a)
Viral Acharya
b)
T Rabi Shankar
c)
S Janakiraman
d)
Mahesh Kumar
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Reserve Bank said an advisory group has been constituted to assist the second Regulatory Review Authority (RRA 2.0) which was constituted by the central bank earlier this month to streamline regulations and reduce the compliance burden of regulated entities.
The finance ministry has decided to give how much amount to States as interest free 50 year loan for spending on capital projects? - a)₹16000 cr
- b)₹11000 cr
- c)₹12000 cr
- d)₹15000 cr
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The finance ministry has decided to give how much amount to States as interest free 50 year loan for spending on capital projects?
a)
₹16000 cr
b)
₹11000 cr
c)
₹12000 cr
d)
₹15000 cr
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Kiran Reddy answered |
The Finance Ministry has decided to provide an additional amount of upto 15 thousand crore rupees to States as interest free 50 year loan for spending on capital projects.
Recently Government of India and European Investment Bank (EIB) signed the finance contract for second tranche of how much amount for Pune Metro Rail Project?- a)130 million
- b)140 million
- c)150 million
- d)145 million
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Government of India and European Investment Bank (EIB) signed the finance contract for second tranche of how much amount for Pune Metro Rail Project?
a)
130 million
b)
140 million
c)
150 million
d)
145 million
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Alok Verma answered |
The Government of India and European Investment Bank (EIB) signed the finance contract for second tranche of 150 million Euro for Pune Metro Rail project through a virtual signing ceremony.
Which state police has come up with “COVID-19 Hospital Transport Service” (COV-HOTS)for free transportation of needy infected patients from their homes to hospitals? - a)Assam
- b)Bihar
- c)Himachal Pradesh
- d)Haryana
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state police has come up with “COVID-19 Hospital Transport Service” (COV-HOTS)for free transportation of needy infected patients from their homes to hospitals?
a)
Assam
b)
Bihar
c)
Himachal Pradesh
d)
Haryana
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Kiran Reddy answered |
The Haryana Police has come up with “COVID-19 Hospital Transport Service” (COV-HOTS)for free transportation of needy infected patients from their homes to hospitals or nursing homes and back. The service is free and exclusively meant for COVID patients.
Who was appointed as CEO of National Asset Reconstruction Company? - a)Manoj Jain
- b)LV Prabhakar
- c)Madhav Vaidya
- d)Padmakumar M Nair
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was appointed as CEO of National Asset Reconstruction Company?
a)
Manoj Jain
b)
LV Prabhakar
c)
Madhav Vaidya
d)
Padmakumar M Nair
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Padmakumar M Nair of State Bank of India (SBI) will be the chief executive of National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL), a proposed entity for taking over bad loans of lenders, predominantly public sector banks.
Who has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award? - a)Khelil Goiua
- b)Juergen Habermas
- c)Iran Mersal
- d)Tahera Qutbuddin
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award?
a)
Khelil Goiua
b)
Juergen Habermas
c)
Iran Mersal
d)
Tahera Qutbuddin
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Rohit Jain answered |
Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award. The Mumbai-born professor won the honour for her book ‘Arabic Oration: Art and Function’, which was published by Brill Academic Publishers of Leiden in 2019.
What is the theme of this year’s 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week 2021? - a)Streets for Life
- b)Improving Global Road Safety
- c)Leadership for Road Safety
- d)Speakup for Road Safety
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of this year’s 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week 2021?
a)
Streets for Life
b)
Improving Global Road Safety
c)
Leadership for Road Safety
d)
Speakup for Road Safety
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Rajiv Reddy answered |
The 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week, which this year is celebrated between 17 and 23 May, call for 30 km/h (20 mph) speed limits to be the norm for cities, towns and villages worldwide.
Recently Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed MoU with which company for digital transformation of Tribal Schools? - a)Google
- b)Microsoft
- c)Amazon
- d)Flipkart
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed MoU with which company for digital transformation of Tribal Schools?
a)
Google
b)
Microsoft
c)
Amazon
d)
Flipkart
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Zara Khan answered |
Tribal Affairs Ministry and Microsoft have signed an MoU for digital transformation of Tribal Schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools.
Who to take charge as new CFO and Internal Auditor of IDBI Bank? - a)Sunil Sarkar
- b)Ajay Sharma
- c)P Sitaram
- d)Mahesh Kumar
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who to take charge as new CFO and Internal Auditor of IDBI Bank?
a)
Sunil Sarkar
b)
Ajay Sharma
c)
P Sitaram
d)
Mahesh Kumar
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Board of Directors of IDBI Bank has approved the appointment of P Sitaram, Executive Director (ED), as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel with effect from June 1, 2021.
Which state to provide free medical consultation at home through “Vaidya Aapke Dwar Yojana”? - a)Uttar Pradesh
- b)Madhya Pradesh
- c)Maharashtra
- d)Haryana
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state to provide free medical consultation at home through “Vaidya Aapke Dwar Yojana”?
a)
Uttar Pradesh
b)
Madhya Pradesh
c)
Maharashtra
d)
Haryana
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Vikram Verma answered |
The Department of AYUSH in Madhya Pradesh launched the “Vaidya Aapke Dwar” scheme, through which free AYUSH medical specialists can be consulted through live video call from home. The Minister of State for AYUSH, Shri Ramkishore Kaware, had launched the scheme virtually on May 7.
Which company got Competition Commission of India nod to acquire DHFL? - a)Piramal Enterprises
- b)SBI Capital
- c)Fairfax Holdings
- d)Adani Enterprises
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company got Competition Commission of India nod to acquire DHFL?
a)
Piramal Enterprises
b)
SBI Capital
c)
Fairfax Holdings
d)
Adani Enterprises
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Rohit Jain answered |
Piramal Enterprises (PEL) said its subsidiary Piramal Capital and Housing Finance (PCHFL)has received an approval from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to take over Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL).
Which bank recently received shareholders’ nod for Rs 4,100-crore infusion by govt? - a)UCO Bank
- b)Indian Bank
- c)Indian Overseas Bank
- d)IDBI Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank recently received shareholders’ nod for Rs 4,100-crore infusion by govt?
a)
UCO Bank
b)
Indian Bank
c)
Indian Overseas Bank
d)
IDBI Bank
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Rajiv Reddy answered |
Shareholders of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) have given their approval for the issuance of 246,54,23,932 equity shares to the government of India on a preferential basis for the capital infusion of Rs 4,100 crore. The EGM was conducted through virtual mode.
How much amount was released to 15 States in current FY for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission? - a)₹5500 cr
- b)₹6100 cr
- c)₹5780 cr
- d)₹5950 cr
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How much amount was released to 15 States in current FY for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission?
a)
₹5500 cr
b)
₹6100 cr
c)
₹5780 cr
d)
₹5950 cr
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Centre has released over Rs 5950 Crore to 15 States in the current financial year for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. It is being implemented in partnership with States and Union Territories.
Which crypto exchange launched a lending platform where investors can lend their coins to the cryptocurrency exchange? - a)Matic
- b)WRX
- c)Dogecoin
- d)ZebPay
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which crypto exchange launched a lending platform where investors can lend their coins to the cryptocurrency exchange?
a)
Matic
b)
WRX
c)
Dogecoin
d)
ZebPay
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Kiran Reddy answered |
ZebPay launched a lending platform where investors can lend their coins to the cryptocurrency exchange and earn returns depending on the token and the time period it is loaned for. Lending facility will be available in two options — open term and fixed term.
What is theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day 2021? - a)Journalism Without fear or favour
- b)Information as a Public Good
- c)Media for Democracy
- d)Keeping power in check
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What is theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day 2021?
a)
Journalism Without fear or favour
b)
Information as a Public Good
c)
Media for Democracy
d)
Keeping power in check
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Kiran Reddy answered |
Every year May 3rd is observed as World Press Freedom Day to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights.
Recently Indian Navy launched which operation to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad? - a)Operation Nistar
- b)Operation Vanilla
- c)Mission Sagar II
- d)Samudra Setu II
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Indian Navy launched which operation to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad?
a)
Operation Nistar
b)
Operation Vanilla
c)
Mission Sagar II
d)
Samudra Setu II
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Vinod Mehta answered |
The Indian Navy launched operation ‘Samudra Setu-II’ to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers to India from abroad as the country faces a severe shortage of medical oxygen in the wake of a massive spike in new Covid-19 cases.
Which state has launched a drive called “Mission Hausla” to help people get oxygen, beds and plasma for COVID-19 patients? - a)Uttarakhand
- b)Madhya Pradesh
- c)Andhra Pradesh
- d)Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state has launched a drive called “Mission Hausla” to help people get oxygen, beds and plasma for COVID-19 patients?
a)
Uttarakhand
b)
Madhya Pradesh
c)
Andhra Pradesh
d)
Uttar Pradesh
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Kiran Reddy answered |
The Uttarakhand Police has launched a drive called “Mission Hausla” to help people get oxygen, beds and plasma for COVID-19 patients.
Which country will host the 2021 Rugby World Cup? - a)NewZealand
- b)Scotland
- c)India
- d)Finland
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country will host the 2021 Rugby World Cup?
a)
NewZealand
b)
Scotland
c)
India
d)
Finland
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Kiran Reddy answered |
World Rugby has announced that New Zealand will now host the postponed 2021 Rugby World Cup (RWC) more than one year after it was initially scheduled, following confirmation of a new masterplan for the women’s tournament.
India’s First Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre was launched in which city? - a)Satna
- b)Pune
- c)Jabalpur
- d)Mumbai
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
India’s First Agriculture Export Facilitation Centre was launched in which city?
a)
Satna
b)
Pune
c)
Jabalpur
d)
Mumbai
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (MCCIA) has launched India’s first agro-export facilitation centre in Pune, in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
Which bank has issued the first-ever foreign portfolio investor (FPI) licence to the GIFT IFSC alternative investment fund (AIF) of True Beacon Global? - a)Kotak Mahindra Bank
- b)Sbi
- c)Bank of Baroda
- d)HDFC Bank
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has issued the first-ever foreign portfolio investor (FPI) licence to the GIFT IFSC alternative investment fund (AIF) of True Beacon Global?
a)
Kotak Mahindra Bank
b)
Sbi
c)
Bank of Baroda
d)
HDFC Bank
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Zara Khan answered |
Kotak Mahindra Bank has issued the first-ever foreign portfolio investor (FPI) licence to the GIFT IFSC alternative investment fund (AIF) of True Beacon Global.
Recently World Cup-winning midfielder Sami Khedira announced his retirement.He represent which country? - a)Germany
- b)Brazil
- c)France
- d)UK
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently World Cup-winning midfielder Sami Khedira announced his retirement.He represent which country?
a)
Germany
b)
Brazil
c)
France
d)
UK
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Germany’s World Cup-winning midfielder Sami Khedira said he will retire following his club Hertha Berlin’s final match of the Bundesliga season against Hoffenheim.
Who has been elected as the President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)?- a)TR Narayan
- b)Mukesh Kumar Sen
- c)Anil Agarwal
- d)Jagjit Pavadia
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been elected as the President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)?
a)
TR Narayan
b)
Mukesh Kumar Sen
c)
Anil Agarwal
d)
Jagjit Pavadia
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Zara Khan answered |
Jagjit Pavadia, the former Narcotics Commissioner of India, has been elected as the President of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).
Recently Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has permitted existing Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) account holders, including NGOs and associations, to open their “FCRA Account” in which bank?- a)SBI
- b)BOB
- c)PNB
- d)Indian Bank
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has permitted existing Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) account holders, including NGOs and associations, to open their “FCRA Account” in which bank?
a)
SBI
b)
BOB
c)
PNB
d)
Indian Bank
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has permitted existing Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) account holders, including NGOs and associations, to open their “FCRA Account” in the New Delhi Main Branch (NDMB) of the State Bank of India up to June 30, 2021.
Recently Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI and institute of which other country to strengthen the Accounting profession? - a)Qatar
- b)Seychelles
- c)SriLanka
- d)Canada
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI and institute of which other country to strengthen the Accounting profession?
a)
Qatar
b)
Seychelles
c)
SriLanka
d)
Canada
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI and Qatar Financial Centre Authority, QFCA.
World Health Organization (WHO) and which other country will launch the first facility to share rapidly virus and pathogen samples between laboratories worldwide? - a)Switzerland
- b)Thailand
- c)Australia
- d)USA
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
World Health Organization (WHO) and which other country will launch the first facility to share rapidly virus and pathogen samples between laboratories worldwide?
a)
Switzerland
b)
Thailand
c)
Australia
d)
USA
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Swiss Confederation will launch the first facility to share rapidly virus and pathogen samples between laboratories worldwide, as the WHO BioHub Facility was approved through a Memorandum of Understanding.
Who clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan? - a)Vikas Singh
- b)Ganesh Mali
- c)Sukhna Dey
- d)Jhilli Dalabehera
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan?
a)
Vikas Singh
b)
Ganesh Mali
c)
Sukhna Dey
d)
Jhilli Dalabehera
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Alok Verma answered |
India’s Jhilli Dalabehera clinched the gold medal in the 45kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Who has been appointed as new CMD of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited? - a)Arun Kumar Singh
- b)DK hota
- c)Manoj Jain
- d)K Padmakar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as new CMD of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited?
a)
Arun Kumar Singh
b)
DK hota
c)
Manoj Jain
d)
K Padmakar
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Alok Verma answered |
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), the government’s head-hunter, has picked Arun Kumar Singh as the chairman and managing director of state-run oil refining and marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).
In May 2021, Miyon ka Bara railway station was renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station. Where is it located? - a)Andhra Pradesh
- b)Bihar
- c)Uttar Pradesh
- d)Rajasthan
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In May 2021, Miyon ka Bara railway station was renamed to Mahesh Nagar railway station. Where is it located?
a)
Andhra Pradesh
b)
Bihar
c)
Uttar Pradesh
d)
Rajasthan
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The name of Miyon ka Bara railway station in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur has been changed to Mahesh Nagar after getting an approval from various departments, a senior government official said.
Who has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research? - a)Sankar Ghosh
- b)Nirvan Shah
- c)Amit Ghosh
- d)Vimal Sen
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research?
a)
Sankar Ghosh
b)
Nirvan Shah
c)
Amit Ghosh
d)
Vimal Sen
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Nikita Singh answered |
Sankar Ghosh, an award-winning Indian-origin immunologist, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Which organisation has launched a hub known as Asia Pacific Tax Hub to create an open and inclusive platform to promote strategic policy dialogue? - a)International Finance Corporation
- b)world Bank
- c)Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- d)Asian Development Bank
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organisation has launched a hub known as Asia Pacific Tax Hub to create an open and inclusive platform to promote strategic policy dialogue?
a)
International Finance Corporation
b)
world Bank
c)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
d)
Asian Development Bank
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a hub to create an open and inclusive platform to promote strategic policy dialogue, improve knowledge sharing and strengthen coordination on tax policy and administration among ADB members and development partners.
Recently Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted authorisation to which company to operate as a prepaid payment instruments (PPI) company? - a)Deloitte
- b)Mphasis
- c)Eroute Technologies
- d)Frankfurt Technology
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted authorisation to which company to operate as a prepaid payment instruments (PPI) company?
a)
Deloitte
b)
Mphasis
c)
Eroute Technologies
d)
Frankfurt Technology
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Zara Khan answered |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted authorisation to Eroute Technologies to operate as a prepaid payment instruments (PPI) company. The RBI issued authorisation to Eroute Technologies Pvt Ltd with perpetual validity to commence issuance and operations of semi-closed pre-paid instruments in the country.
What is the theme of this year’s World Red Cross Day 2021? - a)Everywhere for everyone
- b)Voluntary service to nation
- c)Together We are unstoppable
- d)Memorable Smiles from around the World
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of this year’s World Red Cross Day 2021?
a)
Everywhere for everyone
b)
Voluntary service to nation
c)
Together We are unstoppable
d)
Memorable Smiles from around the World
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Vinod Mehta answered |
World Red Cross Day is also known as Red Crescent Day is celebrated on May 8 every year. This date marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who is the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Which country inaugurated Small hydro power plant at Chandannath Municipality in Jumla district with Indian assistance? - a)Indonesia
- b)SriLanka
- c)Bhutan
- d)Nepal
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country inaugurated Small hydro power plant at Chandannath Municipality in Jumla district with Indian assistance?
a)
Indonesia
b)
SriLanka
c)
Bhutan
d)
Nepal
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The newly rehabilitated small hydro power plant at Chandannath Municipality in Nepal’s Jumla district was virtually inaugurated, said the Indian embassy in Kathmandu.
Which bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE? - a)HDFC Bank
- b)Federal Bank
- c)RBL Bank
- d)ICICI Bank
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE?
a)
HDFC Bank
b)
Federal Bank
c)
RBL Bank
d)
ICICI Bank
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Vikram Verma answered |
Federal Bank said it has entered into a strategic tie-up with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to facilitate money transfers from the UAE.
Which company announced a first-of-its-kind carbon removal initiative called the Restore Fund that will make investments in forestry projects to remove carbon? - a)Amazon
- b)Apple
- c)Microsoft
- d)Flipkart
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company announced a first-of-its-kind carbon removal initiative called the Restore Fund that will make investments in forestry projects to remove carbon?
a)
Amazon
b)
Apple
c)
Microsoft
d)
Flipkart
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Apple announced a first-of-its-kind carbon removal initiative called the Restore Fund that will make investments in forestry projects to remove carbon from the atmosphere while generating a financial return for investors.
Which organisation joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a member? - a)IRDA
- b)RBI
- c)SIDBI
- d)NPCI
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organisation joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a member?
a)
IRDA
b)
RBI
c)
SIDBI
d)
NPCI
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Vikram Verma answered |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a member.
How much amount was released by central government for State Disaster Response Fund to all States for COVID-19 containment measures? - a)₹8758 cr
- b)₹7686 cr
- c)₹8800 cr
- d)₹8873 cr
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How much amount was released by central government for State Disaster Response Fund to all States for COVID-19 containment measures?
a)
₹8758 cr
b)
₹7686 cr
c)
₹8800 cr
d)
₹8873 cr
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Rajiv Reddy answered |
As a special dispensation, Centre has released in advance over 8873 crore rupees for State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to all the States.
Recently Barclays revised India’s GDP growth for FY22 to how much percent? - a)12.5%
- b)11.0%
- c)10.5%
- d)10%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Recently Barclays revised India’s GDP growth for FY22 to how much percent?
a)
12.5%
b)
11.0%
c)
10.5%
d)
10%
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Zara Khan answered |
Blaming the slow pace of vaccinations and uncertainty around the number of those infected and dead in the second COVID-19 wave, global brokerage firm Barclays cut India’s FY22 GDP growth estimate to 10 per cent from earlier 11 per cent.
Which organisation launched the ‘Checkmate Covid Initiative’ to help the chess community affected by the pandemic? - a)All India Sports Federation
- b)FIFA
- c)International Olympic Committee
- d)All India Chess Federation
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organisation launched the ‘Checkmate Covid Initiative’ to help the chess community affected by the pandemic?
a)
All India Sports Federation
b)
FIFA
c)
International Olympic Committee
d)
All India Chess Federation
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Nikita Singh answered |
The All India Chess Federation launched the ‘Checkmate Covid Initiative’ to help the chess community affected by the pandemic.The initiative was launched at an online event.
Which Indian startup constructed India’s first 3D printed house? - a)Tvasta
- b)One97
- c)ReNew
- d)DigiNew
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Indian startup constructed India’s first 3D printed house?
a)
Tvasta
b)
One97
c)
ReNew
d)
DigiNew
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Tvasta, a startup by alumni of IIT Madras, constructed India’s first 3D printed house. The house was inaugurated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman.
Gemini ,a cryptocurrency firm partnered with which company to Launch New Crypto Rewards Credit Card? - a)Master Card
- b)Visa
- c)Rupay
- d)Amazon
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Gemini ,a cryptocurrency firm partnered with which company to Launch New Crypto Rewards Credit Card?
a)
Master Card
b)
Visa
c)
Rupay
d)
Amazon
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Gemini, a cryptocurrency platform, announced details of its first-of-a-kind cryptocurrency rewards credit card, including a partnership with Mastercard and WebBank, a leader in digital lending and the bank issuing the credit card.
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