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Which city has got recognition as 2020 Tree City of the World? - a)Hyderabad
- b)NewDelhi
- c)Lucknow
- d)Kochi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which city has got recognition as 2020 Tree City of the World?
a)
Hyderabad
b)
NewDelhi
c)
Lucknow
d)
Kochi
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Zara Khan answered |
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the Arbor Day Foundation have recognized Hyderabad as a 2020 Tree City of World, for its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forests.
Who has been appointed as under Secretary General and associate administrator of United Nations Development Programme? - a)Shreyas Vembu
- b)Usha Padhee
- c)Aveek Sarkar
- d)Usha Rao Monari
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as under Secretary General and associate administrator of United Nations Development Programme?
a)
Shreyas Vembu
b)
Usha Padhee
c)
Aveek Sarkar
d)
Usha Rao Monari
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Alok Verma answered |
India’s Usha Rao-Monari, a leading investment professional, has been appointed by UN chief Antonio Guterres as Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the UNDP, joining a growing list of women from the country appointed to helm key agencies of the global organisation.
Whom of the following announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket? - a)Pragyan Ojha
- b)Ashok Dinda
- c)Abhimanyu Mithun
- d)R. Vinay Kumar
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Whom of the following announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket?
a)
Pragyan Ojha
b)
Ashok Dinda
c)
Abhimanyu Mithun
d)
R. Vinay Kumar
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Former India cricketer and Karnataka captain R. Vinay Kumar announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket.
Where will be the India’s first toy cluster be set up by the Foxconn of toy world? - a)Tripura
- b)Karnataka
- c)Bihar
- d)West Bengal
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where will be the India’s first toy cluster be set up by the Foxconn of toy world?
a)
Tripura
b)
Karnataka
c)
Bihar
d)
West Bengal
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Rhea Reddy answered |
It is Foxconn of the toy world, manufacturing some of the most popular superhero figures and toy dart guns at a factory in Karnataka for some of the biggest names in the global toy industry. And it is now setting up India’s first toy manufacturing cluster to boost domestic industry.
In February 2021, Government sanctioned over how many more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)? - a)34,000
- b)43,000
- c)65,000
- d)56,000
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In February 2021, Government sanctioned over how many more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)?
a)
34,000
b)
43,000
c)
65,000
d)
56,000
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Alok Verma answered |
Government has sanctioned over 56 thousand more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban).
Michael Somare, which country’s first prime minister passed away recently? - a)Timor-Leste
- b)Papua New Guinea
- c)Solomon Islands
- d)Fiji
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Michael Somare, which country’s first prime minister passed away recently?
a)
Timor-Leste
b)
Papua New Guinea
c)
Solomon Islands
d)
Fiji
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Nikita Singh answered |
Michael Somare, a pivotal figure in Papua New Guinea’s independence and the South Pacific island nation’s first Prime Minister, has died. He was 84.
With which of the following did India signed a 68 million dollar project in order to Improve the Quality of Education in Nagaland? - a)Asian Development Bank
- b)International Monetary Fund
- c)Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- d)World Bank
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
With which of the following did India signed a 68 million dollar project in order to Improve the Quality of Education in Nagaland?
a)
Asian Development Bank
b)
International Monetary Fund
c)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
d)
World Bank
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Centre along with the Nagaland State government has signed a 68 million dollar project with the World Bank in order to Improve the Quality of Education in Nagaland.
The project named “Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources” will improve classroom instruction; create opportunities for the professional development of teachers
The project named “Nagaland: Enhancing Classroom Teaching and Resources” will improve classroom instruction; create opportunities for the professional development of teachers
Which bank has tied up with JPMorgan to use the US bank’s blockchain technology to speed up overseas transactions? - a)State Bank of India
- b)Bank of Baroda
- c)ICICI Bank
- d)Axis Bank
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has tied up with JPMorgan to use the US bank’s blockchain technology to speed up overseas transactions?
a)
State Bank of India
b)
Bank of Baroda
c)
ICICI Bank
d)
Axis Bank
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Mira Sharma answered |
State Bank of India has tied up with JPMorgan to use the US bank’s blockchain technology to speed up overseas transactions.
Which state will host the second Khelo India University Games? - a)Goa
- b)Maharashtra
- c)Gujarat
- d)Karnataka
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state will host the second Khelo India University Games?
a)
Goa
b)
Maharashtra
c)
Gujarat
d)
Karnataka
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Kiran Reddy answered |
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the second Khelo India University Games will be hosted by Karnataka.
Where has Amazon announced to set up its first device manufacturing line in India to make Fire TV sticks locally? - a)Chennai
- b)Kolkata
- c)Bengaluru
- d)Pune
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Where has Amazon announced to set up its first device manufacturing line in India to make Fire TV sticks locally?
a)
Chennai
b)
Kolkata
c)
Bengaluru
d)
Pune
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Amazon is setting up its first device manufacturing line in India to make Fire TV sticks locally and has partnered with Cloud Network Technology, a subsidiary of Foxconn, to begin producing the device at its Chennai plant later this year.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Central government and Uttarakhand government for setting up of ₹173 crore science city in which city? - a)Haldwani
- b)Roorkee
- c)Dehradun
- d)Haridwar
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Central government and Uttarakhand government for setting up of ₹173 crore science city in which city?
a)
Haldwani
b)
Roorkee
c)
Dehradun
d)
Haridwar
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Vinod Mehta answered |
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Central government and Uttarakhand government for setting up of ₹173 crore science city in Dehradun in presence of chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat.
Where did the India-US joint military exercise “Yudh Abhyas 20” held? - a)Bikaner
- b)Jodhpur
- c)Ahmedabad
- d)Surat
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Where did the India-US joint military exercise “Yudh Abhyas 20” held?
a)
Bikaner
b)
Jodhpur
c)
Ahmedabad
d)
Surat
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The India-US joint military exercise “Yudh Abhyas 20” commenced in Mahajan Field Firing Range of Bikaner district in Rajasthan.
As per S&P global ratings,which county will be the fastest growing emerging market economies with 10% growth in next fiscal? - a)China
- b)India
- c)Bangladesh
- d)USA
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
As per S&P global ratings,which county will be the fastest growing emerging market economies with 10% growth in next fiscal?
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Bangladesh
d)
USA
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Poonam Reddy answered |
S&P Global Ratings has said that India will be one of the fastest growing emerging marketeconomies with a 10 per cent growth in the next fiscal.
According to a report by India Ratings and Research, the aggregate fiscal deficit of states is likely to be at what per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021-22? - a)4.3%
- b)4.6%
- c)4.1%
- d)4.9%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
According to a report by India Ratings and Research, the aggregate fiscal deficit of states is likely to be at what per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021-22?
a)
4.3%
b)
4.6%
c)
4.1%
d)
4.9%
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Kiran Reddy answered |
The aggregate fiscal deficit of states is likely to be at 4.3 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021-22 compared to 4.6 per cent in 2020-21, says a report by India Ratings and Research.
Which team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy held in January 2021? - a)Baroda
- b)Bengal
- c)Himachal Pradesh
- d)Tamil Nadu
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy held in January 2021?
a)
Baroda
b)
Bengal
c)
Himachal Pradesh
d)
Tamil Nadu
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Suresh Khanna answered |
In Cricket, Tamil Nadu lifted the coveted Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy after defeating Baroda by seven wickets in the final at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority (NH- a)? A) Madhukar Verma
- b)Ram Sewak Sharma
- c)Bhushan Pandey
- d)Krishan Kumar Sarat
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority (NH
a)
? A) Madhukar Verma
b)
Ram Sewak Sharma
c)
Bhushan Pandey
d)
Krishan Kumar Sarat
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Zara Khan answered |
Senior bureaucrat and former TRAI chairman Ram Sewak Sharma is the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority (NHA), an autonomous body which is responsible for implementing India’s $1.43 billion public health insurance / assurance scheme Ayushman-Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojaya (AB-PMJAY). Sharma succeeds Indu Bhushan as his three-year-term comes to an end in January 2021.
Who is appointed as the chairman of the National Safety Council by the Ministry of labour and employment? - a)SP Kathuria
- b)Vivek Balakrishnan
- c)SN Subrahmanyan
- d)Siddharth Saini
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is appointed as the chairman of the National Safety Council by the Ministry of labour and employment?
a)
SP Kathuria
b)
Vivek Balakrishnan
c)
SN Subrahmanyan
d)
Siddharth Saini
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Ministry of labour and employment has appointed Larsen & Toubro’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyan as the chairman of the National Safety Council for a period of three years.
Who is the author of he novel – “ASOCA:A Sutra”? - a)John Milton
- b)Thomas Carl
- c)EM Forster
- d)Irwin Allan Sealys
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of he novel – “ASOCA:A Sutra”?
a)
John Milton
b)
Thomas Carl
c)
EM Forster
d)
Irwin Allan Sealys
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Vinod Mehta answered |
The prize winning writer Irwin Allan Sealys announced his stunning new novel, titled “ASOCA: A Sutra”. The book will be published by Penguin Random House India.
New Development Bank (NDB) committed how much amount into the NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF)?- a)$150 million
- b)$100 million
- c)$50 million
- d)$80 million
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
New Development Bank (NDB) committed how much amount into the NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF)?
a)
$150 million
b)
$100 million
c)
$50 million
d)
$80 million
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Zara Khan answered |
New Development Bank (NDB), the multilateral development bank established by the BRICS states, has announced a commitment of $100 million into the NIIF Fund of Funds (FoF).
Who has authored novel titled ‘Sarasvati’s Gift’? - a)Anita Nair
- b)Kavita Kane
- c)Chitra Banerjee
- d)Kiran Desai
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has authored novel titled ‘Sarasvati’s Gift’?
a)
Anita Nair
b)
Kavita Kane
c)
Chitra Banerjee
d)
Kiran Desai
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Zara Khan answered |
Penguin Random House India has announced the acquisition and publication of a brilliant new novel, titled Sarasvati’s Gift, by bestselling writer and former journalist Kavita Kane.
Australian photographer Robert Irwin who has been awarded the People’s Choice Award in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 competition won the award for which image? - a)Bushfire
- b)The Embrace
- c)Elephant creation
- d)Snub-nosed monkeys
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Australian photographer Robert Irwin who has been awarded the People’s Choice Award in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 competition won the award for which image?
a)
Bushfire
b)
The Embrace
c)
Elephant creation
d)
Snub-nosed monkeys
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Vikram Verma answered |
At just seventeen, young Australian photographer Robert Irwin has been awarded the People’s Choice Award for his image titled Bushfire in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020 competition.
Which state’s chief minister has been conferred the Skoch Chief Minister of the Year Award? - a)Odisha
- b)Kerala
- c)Andhra Pradesh
- d)Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state’s chief minister has been conferred the Skoch Chief Minister of the Year Award?
a)
Odisha
b)
Kerala
c)
Andhra Pradesh
d)
Madhya Pradesh
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Vikram Verma answered |
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has been conferred the Skoch Chief Minister of the Year Award.
Where did the Indian Navy conducted ‘Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX)’ - a)Atlantic Ocean
- b)Indian Ocean
- c)Pacific Ocean
- d)Bay of Bengal
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where did the Indian Navy conducted ‘Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX)’
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Indian Ocean
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Bay of Bengal
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Vikram Verma answered |
The Indian Navy is carrying out a mega war game ‘Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX)’ involving almost all operational assets like warships, submarines and aircraft over a vast geographical expanse in the Indian Ocean Region to test the force’s combat readiness in a complex multi-dimensional scenario.
What is the theme of World Sustainable Development Summit 2021? - a)Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all
- b)Towards 2030 Goals: Making the Decade Count
- c)Attaining the 2030 Agenda: Delivering on our Promise
- d)Partnerships for a Resilient Planet
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of World Sustainable Development Summit 2021?
a)
Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all
b)
Towards 2030 Goals: Making the Decade Count
c)
Attaining the 2030 Agenda: Delivering on our Promise
d)
Partnerships for a Resilient Planet
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Mira Sharma answered |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit 2021 via video conferencing. The theme of the Summit is ‘Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all’.
Which of the company quoted that India’s fiscal deficit target in the near-term is higher than expected and medium-term consolidation is at a more gradual pace than anticipated? - a)ICRA
- b)Crisil
- c)Fitch
- d)S&P
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the company quoted that India’s fiscal deficit target in the near-term is higher than expected and medium-term consolidation is at a more gradual pace than anticipated?
a)
ICRA
b)
Crisil
c)
Fitch
d)
S&P
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Poonam Reddy answered |
India’s fiscal deficit target in the near-term is higher than expected and medium-term consolidation is at a more gradual pace than anticipated, said Fitch Ratings in its comments on the just unveiled Union Budget for the financial year beginning April 1.
Rahul Khullar who passed away was the former chairman of which organization? - a)Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
- b)Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
- c)Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
- d)Securities and Exchange Board of India
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Rahul Khullar who passed away was the former chairman of which organization?
a)
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
b)
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
c)
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
d)
Securities and Exchange Board of India
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Alok Verma answered |
Former chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Rahul Khullar passed away in New Delhi owing to a prolonged illness.
In February 2021, RBI issued directions related to maintenance of liquidity coverage ratio, risk management, among others for which of the following? - a)Non-banking finance companies
- b)Urban Co-operative Banks
- c)Housing Finance Companies
- d)Payments Banks
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In February 2021, RBI issued directions related to maintenance of liquidity coverage ratio, risk management, among others for which of the following?
a)
Non-banking finance companies
b)
Urban Co-operative Banks
c)
Housing Finance Companies
d)
Payments Banks
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Vikram Verma answered |
The Reserve Bank of India came out with a slew of directions related to maintenance of liquidity coverage ratio, risk management, asset classification and loan-to-value ratio, among others, for housing finance companies.
Sharad Goklani has been appointed as the President & CTO of which bank? - a)Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
- b)Jana Small Finance Bank
- c)Equitas Small Finance Bank
- d)AU Small Finance Bank
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Sharad Goklani has been appointed as the President & CTO of which bank?
a)
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
b)
Jana Small Finance Bank
c)
Equitas Small Finance Bank
d)
AU Small Finance Bank
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Mira Sharma answered |
Sharad Goklani has been appointed as President & CTO at AU Small Finance Bank.
According to RBI Governor, RBI projected country’s growth forecast of what per cent for the next year? - a)9.8%
- b)10.5%
- c)11.2%
- d)8.6%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
According to RBI Governor, RBI projected country’s growth forecast of what per cent for the next year?
a)
9.8%
b)
10.5%
c)
11.2%
d)
8.6%
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Zara Khan answered |
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has reiterated that the central bank has projected the country’s growth forecast of 10.5 per cent for the next year.
Mohamed Bazoum has been elected as the new president of which nation? - a)Burkina Faso
- b)Benin
- c)Cameroon
- d)Niger
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Mohamed Bazoum has been elected as the new president of which nation?
a)
Burkina Faso
b)
Benin
c)
Cameroon
d)
Niger
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Rohit Jain answered |
Niger’s President-elect Mohamed Bazoum has ruled out a power-sharing deal with the opposition and blamed it for bringing children from rural areas for post-election protests.
The Finance Ministry announced to infuse how much amount into state-owned general insurance companies during the current quarter in a bid to improve their financial health? - a)Rs 5000 crores
- b)Rs 2000 crores
- c)Rs 1000 crores
- d)Rs 3000 crores
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Finance Ministry announced to infuse how much amount into state-owned general insurance companies during the current quarter in a bid to improve their financial health?
a)
Rs 5000 crores
b)
Rs 2000 crores
c)
Rs 1000 crores
d)
Rs 3000 crores
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Finance Ministry will infuse Rs 3,000 crore capital into state-owned general insurance companies during the current quarter in a bid to improve their financial health.
The government launched a new Central Sector Scheme titled ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs)’ with a budgetary provision of how much amount? - a)Rs 6,092 crore
- b)Rs 6,865 crore
- c)Rs 6,286 crore
- d)Rs 6,340 crore
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The government launched a new Central Sector Scheme titled ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs)’ with a budgetary provision of how much amount?
a)
Rs 6,092 crore
b)
Rs 6,865 crore
c)
Rs 6,286 crore
d)
Rs 6,340 crore
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The Ministry of Agriculture has said that the government has launched a new Central Sector Scheme titled ‘Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Produce Organizations (FPOs)’ and it has committed resources in this regard with a budgetary provision of Rs 6,865 crore.
Indian drama “Pebbles”, directed by whom has won the the Tiger Award for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)? - a)Nagraj Manjule
- b)Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- c)Ketan Mehta
- d)Vinothraj PS
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Indian drama “Pebbles”, directed by whom has won the the Tiger Award for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)?
a)
Nagraj Manjule
b)
Adoor Gopalakrishnan
c)
Ketan Mehta
d)
Vinothraj PS
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Mira Sharma answered |
Indian drama “Pebbles”, directed by filmmaker Vinothraj PS, has won the top honour, the Tiger Award for best film, at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR).
At what percent India will grow in 2021 as per reports by Oxford Economics? - a)10.2%
- b)10.5%
- c)11.2%
- d)12.0%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
At what percent India will grow in 2021 as per reports by Oxford Economics?
a)
10.2%
b)
10.5%
c)
11.2%
d)
12.0%
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Mira Sharma answered |
Global forecasting firm Oxford Economics revised India’s economic growth projection for 2021 to 10.2 per cent from the earlier 8.8 per cent, citing receding COVID-19 risks and the shift in the monetary policy outlook.
Which bank has partnered with Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) and Ocean Highway Facilities and Solutions Pvt Ltd for launching country’s first FASTag powered truck terminal at Khalapur, Maharashtra?- a)Equitas Small Finance Bank
- b)ESAF Small Finance Bank
- c)Capital Small Finance Bank
- d)Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has partnered with Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) and Ocean Highway Facilities and Solutions Pvt Ltd for launching country’s first FASTag powered truck terminal at Khalapur, Maharashtra?
a)
Equitas Small Finance Bank
b)
ESAF Small Finance Bank
c)
Capital Small Finance Bank
d)
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
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Alok Verma answered |
Equitas Small Finance Bank said it has launched a FASTag powered truck terminal at Khalapur, in Maharashtra.
Space technology startup Bellatrix Aerospace which s creating “taxi in space” has partnered with which of the following to ferry small satellites into multiple orbits? - a)Skyroot Aerospace
- b)Adnikul Aerospace
- c)Dhruva Space
- d)Skanda Aerospace
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Space technology startup Bellatrix Aerospace which s creating “taxi in space” has partnered with which of the following to ferry small satellites into multiple orbits?
a)
Skyroot Aerospace
b)
Adnikul Aerospace
c)
Dhruva Space
d)
Skanda Aerospace
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Space technology startup Bellatrix Aerospace has partnered with its peer Skyroot Aerospace to ferry small satellites into multiple orbits. Bellatrix Aerospace, which is creating a vehicle that will work as “taxi in space”, will launch on the Vikram rocket of Skyroot Aerospace.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who has become the first African and first woman to lead the embattled World Trade Organization (WTO) belongs to which country? - a)Nigeria
- b)Kenya
- c)South Africa
- d)Senegal
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who has become the first African and first woman to lead the embattled World Trade Organization (WTO) belongs to which country?
a)
Nigeria
b)
Kenya
c)
South Africa
d)
Senegal
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Mira Sharma answered |
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was poised to become the first African and first woman to lead the embattled World Trade Organization (WTO) after a South Korean rival withdrew and the United States reversed its previous opposition.
Which state government has inaugurated its first human milk bank called ‘Nectar of Life’
- a)West Bengal
- b)Telangana
- c)Goa
- d)Kerala
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government has inaugurated its first human milk bank called ‘Nectar of Life’
a)
West Bengal
b)
Telangana
c)
Goa
d)
Kerala
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The State’s first human milk bank was inaugurated at the Ernakulam General Hospital by Health Minister K.K. Shylaja. The milk bank, called ‘Nectar of Life’ and worth ₹35 lakh, was set up by the Rotary Club of Cochin Global in collaboration with the State Health Department.
According to the SBI Research, Indian economy will contract by how much percent in FY21? - a)7.0%
- b)7.2%
- c)7.5%
- d)7.9%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
According to the SBI Research, Indian economy will contract by how much percent in FY21?
a)
7.0%
b)
7.2%
c)
7.5%
d)
7.9%
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Alok Verma answered |
Pencilling in a GDP growth in third and fourth quarters, SBI Research revised its contraction forecast for the current fiscal year to 7 per cent. The agency had earlier forecast a 7.4 per cent contraction in 2020-21 GDP numbers.
Who will take over as the new CEO of Amazon replacing CEO and founder Jeff Bezos? - a)Tom Alberg
- b)Werner Vogels
- c)Andy Jassy
- d)Judy McGrath
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who will take over as the new CEO of Amazon replacing CEO and founder Jeff Bezos?
a)
Tom Alberg
b)
Werner Vogels
c)
Andy Jassy
d)
Judy McGrath
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Vikram Verma answered |
Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos announced that it would step down as the company’s CEO. He will assume the role of Executive Chairman of Amazon. Andy Jassy will take over as the company’s new CEO.
Who is the author of the book titled “The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News”? - a)Ira Trivedi
- b)Meghna Pant
- c)Meena Kandasamy
- d)Judy Balan
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of the book titled “The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News”?
a)
Ira Trivedi
b)
Meghna Pant
c)
Meena Kandasamy
d)
Judy Balan
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Mira Sharma answered |
The book titled “The Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Good News” has been released recently. The book is written by award-winning writer, journalist and speaker Meghna Pant.
Guitarist and founding member of The Animals, Hilton Valentine who passed away hailed from which country? - a)UK
- b)Germany
- c)Scotland
- d)Netherlands
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Guitarist and founding member of The Animals, Hilton Valentine who passed away hailed from which country?
a)
UK
b)
Germany
c)
Scotland
d)
Netherlands
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Guitarist and founding member of The Animals, Hilton Valentine has died. He was 77.
Who has become the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean? - a)Kim Brennan
- b)Katrin Rutschow
- c)Aivars Lazdenieks
- d)Jasmine Harrison
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has become the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
a)
Kim Brennan
b)
Katrin Rutschow
c)
Aivars Lazdenieks
d)
Jasmine Harrison
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Alok Verma answered |
Jasmine Harrison, 21-year-old swimming teacher has become the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
“Stories I Must Tell: An Actor’s Emotional Journey” is the autobiography of whom? - a)Sunil Vijayakar
- b)Vijay Amritraj
- c)Kabir Bedi
- d)Farhan Furniturewala
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
“Stories I Must Tell: An Actor’s Emotional Journey” is the autobiography of whom?
a)
Sunil Vijayakar
b)
Vijay Amritraj
c)
Kabir Bedi
d)
Farhan Furniturewala
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Vinod Mehta answered |
Veteran actor Kabir Bedi will tell his life story in his memoir, which will be released in April. Entitled “Stories I Must Tell: An Actor’s Emotional Journey,” the actor will provide an honest glimpse into his life.
Where in Odisha, will the state government construct a ‘COVID Warrior Memorial’ for the Covid warriors who lost their lives fighting the pandemic? - a)Odisha State Museum
- b)Biju Patnaik Park
- c)Indira Gandhi Park Bhubaneswar
- d)Orissa Modern Art Gallery
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where in Odisha, will the state government construct a ‘COVID Warrior Memorial’ for the Covid warriors who lost their lives fighting the pandemic?
a)
Odisha State Museum
b)
Biju Patnaik Park
c)
Indira Gandhi Park Bhubaneswar
d)
Orissa Modern Art Gallery
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Mira Sharma answered |
In order to recognize the sacrifice and services rendered by the Covid warriors who lost their lives fighting the pandemic, the Odisha government has decided to construct a Covid Warrior Memorial in Odisha. The Biju Patnaik Park in Bhubaneswar has been selected for this purpose.
Who is the writer of the book “Yearbook”, which will be released in May 2021? - a)Seth Rogen
- b)Paul Rudd
- c)Evan Goldberg
- d)Jonah Hill
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the writer of the book “Yearbook”, which will be released in May 2021?
a)
Seth Rogen
b)
Paul Rudd
c)
Evan Goldberg
d)
Jonah Hill
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Actor-writer Seth Rogen is set to make his book debut with “Yearbook”, which will be released on May 11.
Which state’s election commissioner launched ‘e-Watch’, a mobile application and a call centre to help curb malpractices during the gram panchayat elections? - a)Assam
- b)West Bengal
- c)Bihar
- d)Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state’s election commissioner launched ‘e-Watch’, a mobile application and a call centre to help curb malpractices during the gram panchayat elections?
a)
Assam
b)
West Bengal
c)
Bihar
d)
Andhra Pradesh
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Andhra State Election Commissioner N. Ramesh Kumar launched ‘e-Watch’, a mobile application and a call centre to help curb malpractices during the gram panchayat elections.
Which district topped the ranking of aspirational districts by government think tank Niti Aayog in December 2020? - a)Bokaro
- b)Garhwa
- c)Dhalai
- d)Shrawasti
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which district topped the ranking of aspirational districts by government think tank Niti Aayog in December 2020?
a)
Bokaro
b)
Garhwa
c)
Dhalai
d)
Shrawasti
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Shrawasti in Uttar Pradesh has topped in the ranking of aspirational districts by government think tank Niti Aayog in December 2020.
Dhalai (Tripura) and Garhwa (Jharkhand) have been placed at the second and the third positions, respectively, Niti Aayog said. Baksa (Assam) and Bokaro (Jharkhand) have been ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.
Dhalai (Tripura) and Garhwa (Jharkhand) have been placed at the second and the third positions, respectively, Niti Aayog said. Baksa (Assam) and Bokaro (Jharkhand) have been ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulated states to keep industrial trans fatty acids in any product to be not more than 2 per cent by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product from which date? - a)January 1, 2022
- b)March 1, 2022
- c)January 1, 2021
- d)April 1, 2021
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulated states to keep industrial trans fatty acids in any product to be not more than 2 per cent by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product from which date?
a)
January 1, 2022
b)
March 1, 2022
c)
January 1, 2021
d)
April 1, 2021
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified prohibition regulations called the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Amendment Regulations, 2021 to limit the content of trans fat in all food items. This regulation states that all food products in which edible oils and fats are used as an ingredient should not contain industrial trans fatty acids more than 2 per cent by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product, on and from January 1, 2022.
Which state/UT government approved ‘Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha’ in which Rs 5,000 will be provided to Rs 1,000 meritorious students of Class 9 in schools of state/UT as a science scholarship? - a)Madhya Pradesh
- b)Punjab
- c)Haryana
- d)Delhi
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state/UT government approved ‘Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha’ in which Rs 5,000 will be provided to Rs 1,000 meritorious students of Class 9 in schools of state/UT as a science scholarship?
a)
Madhya Pradesh
b)
Punjab
c)
Haryana
d)
Delhi
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The Delhi cabinet approved ‘Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha’ in which Rs 5,000 will be provided to Rs 1,000 meritorious students of Class 9 in schools of Delhi as a science scholarship.
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