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Who is appointed as the new chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)? - a)Surbhi Bhatacharya
- b)Rekha Banerjee
- c)Vaishika Mittal
- d)Soma Mondal
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is appointed as the new chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
a)
Surbhi Bhatacharya
b)
Rekha Banerjee
c)
Vaishika Mittal
d)
Soma Mondal
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Alok Verma answered |
Soma Mondal has taken over as Chairman of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). She was the Director (Commercial) of SAIL prior to this.
She replaces Anil Kumar Chaudhary, who superannuated on 31 December 2020.
She replaces Anil Kumar Chaudhary, who superannuated on 31 December 2020.
Indira Joseph Venniyoor who passed away was related to which profession? - a)Economist
- b)Model
- c)News Broadcaster
- d)Scientist
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Indira Joseph Venniyoor who passed away was related to which profession?
a)
Economist
b)
Model
c)
News Broadcaster
d)
Scientist
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Sai Kulkarni answered |
Indira Joseph Venniyoor, Renowned broadcaster, All India Radio veteran, and the first English news announcer of Travancore Radio, passed away at her residence at Poojapura. She was 94.
The Kerala-based veteran was the first English news announcer of Travancore Radio, when its English service started in 1949.
The Kerala-based veteran was the first English news announcer of Travancore Radio, when its English service started in 1949.
Which bank launched ‘AURA’, a credit exclusively loaded with several health and wellness benefits for its users? - a)Karur Vysya Bank
- b)South Indian Bank
- c)Federal Bank
- d)Axis Bank
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank launched ‘AURA’, a credit exclusively loaded with several health and wellness benefits for its users?
a)
Karur Vysya Bank
b)
South Indian Bank
c)
Federal Bank
d)
Axis Bank
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank, announced the launch of ‘AURA’, a credit exclusively loaded with several health and wellness benefits for its users.
Aimed at health-conscious individuals, these features will be powered by Poshvine and other specialists such as Decathlon, Practo, Fitternity, IndushealthPlus, 1MG etc., to offer a complete and unique health & wellness solution.
Aimed at health-conscious individuals, these features will be powered by Poshvine and other specialists such as Decathlon, Practo, Fitternity, IndushealthPlus, 1MG etc., to offer a complete and unique health & wellness solution.
Which state celebrated Kanuma, the festival of cattle, on the third day of Sankranti festival? - a)Tamil Nadu
- b)Kerala
- c)Karnataka
- d)Telangana
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state celebrated Kanuma, the festival of cattle, on the third day of Sankranti festival?
a)
Tamil Nadu
b)
Kerala
c)
Karnataka
d)
Telangana
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Vinod Mehta answered |
In Telangana, people are celebrating Kanuma, the festival of cattle, on the third day of Sankranti festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains connecting different parts of the country to Kevadia in Gujarat. To which of the following city any such train is not flagged off? - a)Varanasi
- b)Ahmedabad
- c)Rewa
- d)Seoni
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains connecting different parts of the country to Kevadia in Gujarat. To which of the following city any such train is not flagged off?
a)
Varanasi
b)
Ahmedabad
c)
Rewa
d)
Seoni
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Vikram Verma answered |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off eight trains connecting different parts of the country to Kevadia in Gujarat, via video conferencing. These trains will connect Kevadia to Varanasi, Dadar, Ahmedabad, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Rewa, Chennai and Pratapnagar.
The Ahmedabad-Kevadia Jan Shatabdi Express, one of the eight trains, has been equipped with the ‘Vista-dome tourist coach’ which offers large viewing areas with rooftop glasses and seats for passengers.
The Ahmedabad-Kevadia Jan Shatabdi Express, one of the eight trains, has been equipped with the ‘Vista-dome tourist coach’ which offers large viewing areas with rooftop glasses and seats for passengers.
According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, India was at which rank in the list of countries most-affected by the devastating impact of climate change globally in 2019? - a)5th
- b)9th
- c)8th
- d)7th
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
According to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021, India was at which rank in the list of countries most-affected by the devastating impact of climate change globally in 2019?
a)
5th
b)
9th
c)
8th
d)
7th
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Suresh Khanna answered |
India was the seventh most-affected by the devastating impact of climate change globally in 2019 according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2021 released.
India was preceded by Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Bahamas, Japan, Malawi and Afghanistan in the list of countries most affected by the impacts of extreme weather events in 2019, the report by Germanwatch, a Bonn-based environmental organisation said.
India was preceded by Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Bahamas, Japan, Malawi and Afghanistan in the list of countries most affected by the impacts of extreme weather events in 2019, the report by Germanwatch, a Bonn-based environmental organisation said.
Who has been appointed as the first woman chairperson of Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC)?- a)Vijaya Kamlesh
- b)Gita Mittal
- c)Manjula Chellur
- d)Sujata Manohar
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the first woman chairperson of Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC)?
a)
Vijaya Kamlesh
b)
Gita Mittal
c)
Manjula Chellur
d)
Sujata Manohar
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Vikram Verma answered |
Broadcasters industry body Indian Broadcasting Foundation has appointed former Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court Justice Gita Mittal as the new Chairperson of Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC).
Mittal succeeds former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Vikramajit Sen, whose tenure as BCCC Chairperson has ended.
Mittal succeeds former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Vikramajit Sen, whose tenure as BCCC Chairperson has ended.
Which state government launched a mobile application ‘DigiNest’, to give people digital access to the state government’s directory, which can be synced with the smart phone with the click of a button? - a)Punjab
- b)Andhra Pradesh
- c)Odisha
- d)Karnataka
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government launched a mobile application ‘DigiNest’, to give people digital access to the state government’s directory, which can be synced with the smart phone with the click of a button?
a)
Punjab
b)
Andhra Pradesh
c)
Odisha
d)
Karnataka
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Kiran Reddy answered |
To bring in more automation and efficacy in the functioning of the state Public Relations department, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh virtually launched a mobile application ‘DigiNest’, to give people digital access to the state government’s directory, which can be synced with the smart phone with the click of a button.
The Chief Minister also rolled out an online Punjab Advertisement Release Order System to bring transparency and efficiency in the entire process of releasing State Government’s advertisements and payments to media houses.
The Chief Minister also rolled out an online Punjab Advertisement Release Order System to bring transparency and efficiency in the entire process of releasing State Government’s advertisements and payments to media houses.
Who has been appointed as the deputy election commissioner in the Election Commission of India?
- a)Bhavesh Sethi
- b)Umesh Sinha
- c)Rakesh Gupta
- d)Pritam Shah
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the deputy election commissioner in the Election Commission of India?
a)
Bhavesh Sethi
b)
Umesh Sinha
c)
Rakesh Gupta
d)
Pritam Shah
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Kiran Reddy answered |
Umesh Sinha has been appointed as the deputy election commissioner in the Election Commission of India. Sinha, a 1986-batch IAS officer (retired) of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is at present the secretary-general in the commission.
Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s ___________ chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy. - a)69th
- b)68th
- c)67th
- d)65th
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s ___________ chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy.
a)
69th
b)
68th
c)
67th
d)
65th
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Goa’s 14-year-old Leon Mendonca has become India’s 67th chess Grandmaster by winning the third and final norm at a tournament in Italy. Mendonca, who achieved the feat at 14 years, 9 months and 17 days, is the second GM from the coastal state.
The book ‘Abdul Kalam-Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai’ has been penned by A P J M Nazema Maraikayar along with whom? - a)N C Chabbra
- b)B K Rewri
- c)S L Sardana
- d)Y S Rajan
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The book ‘Abdul Kalam-Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai’ has been penned by A P J M Nazema Maraikayar along with whom?
a)
N C Chabbra
b)
B K Rewri
c)
S L Sardana
d)
Y S Rajan
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu releasing the book, “Abdul Kalam- Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai” in Chennai.
The book ‘Abdul Kalam-Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai’ (immortal memories) has been penned by A P J M Nazema Maraikayar, the niece of the late President and by noted space scientist Y S Rajan.
The book ‘Abdul Kalam-Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai’ (immortal memories) has been penned by A P J M Nazema Maraikayar, the niece of the late President and by noted space scientist Y S Rajan.
The Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda launched which portal to collect data related to the tribal migrant workers and will also link them to the existing welfare schemes? - a)ShramShakti
- b)ShramBhagya
- c)ShramVikas
- d)ShramSaathi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda launched which portal to collect data related to the tribal migrant workers and will also link them to the existing welfare schemes?
a)
ShramShakti
b)
ShramBhagya
c)
ShramVikas
d)
ShramSaathi
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The Tribal Affairs Minister, Arjun Munda launched the ‘ShramShakti’ portal virtually to collect data related to the tribal migrant workers and will also link them to the existing welfare schemes.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constructed a composite Digital Payments Index (DPI) to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The RBI-DPI has been constructed with what as the base period? - a)March 2020
- b)April 2021
- c)April 2019
- d)March 2018
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constructed a composite Digital Payments Index (DPI) to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country. The RBI-DPI has been constructed with what as the base period?
a)
March 2020
b)
April 2021
c)
April 2019
d)
March 2018
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constructed a composite Digital Payments Index (DPI) to capture the extent of digitisation of payments across the country.
The RBI-DPI has been constructed with March 2018 as the base period.
The RBI-DPI has been constructed with March 2018 as the base period.
Where did Border Security Force (BSF) launch “Operation Sard Hawa” under which it aims to increase security? - a)Bharatpur
- b)Kota
- c)Bhoder
- d)Jaisalmer
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Where did Border Security Force (BSF) launch “Operation Sard Hawa” under which it aims to increase security?
a)
Bharatpur
b)
Kota
c)
Bhoder
d)
Jaisalmer
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Vinod Mehta answered |
Border Security Force (BSF) launched “Operation Sard Hawa” under which it aims to increase security on the borders in Jaisalmer.
With effect from April 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to introduce the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system for all payment transactions of what value?
- a)Rs 30 crore
- b)Rs 80 crore
- c)Rs 50 crore
- d)Rs 40 crore
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
With effect from April 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to introduce the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system for all payment transactions of what value?
a)
Rs 30 crore
b)
Rs 80 crore
c)
Rs 50 crore
d)
Rs 40 crore
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Divey Sethi answered |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to introduce the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) system for all payment transactions of value ₹50 crore and above undertaken by entities (non-individuals) using the Reserve Bank-run Centralised Payment Systems with effect from April 1.
LEI is a 20-digit number used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide.
LEI is a 20-digit number used to uniquely identify parties to financial transactions worldwide.
Which insurance company has tied up with Jammu & Kashmir Government to give the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT for all the residents of the Union territory? - a)Star Health and Allied Insurance
- b)Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
- c)IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
- d)HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which insurance company has tied up with Jammu & Kashmir Government to give the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT for all the residents of the Union territory?
a)
Star Health and Allied Insurance
b)
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
c)
IFFCO Tokio General Insurance
d)
HDFC ERGO General Insurance
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Goel UPSC Coaching Center answered |
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has in association with Jammu & Kashmir Government launched the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT for all the residents of the Union territory.
SEHAT stands for social, endeavour for health, and telemedicine.
SEHAT stands for social, endeavour for health, and telemedicine.
Jüri Ratas, Prime Minister of which country resigned amid allegations of corruption against his party? - a)Estonia
- b)Finland
- c)Belarus
- d)Latvia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Jüri Ratas, Prime Minister of which country resigned amid allegations of corruption against his party?
a)
Estonia
b)
Finland
c)
Belarus
d)
Latvia
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Kiran Reddy answered |
Jüri Ratas resigned as prime minister of Estonia and head of the Centre Party amid allegations of corruption against his party.
Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected for the sixth term as the president of which country? - a)Kenya
- b)Uganda
- c)Rwanda
- d)Rwanda
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected for the sixth term as the president of which country?
a)
Kenya
b)
Uganda
c)
Rwanda
d)
Rwanda
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Zara Khan answered |
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has scored a decisive election victory to win a sixth term, the country’s election commission said.
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveil the country’s first indigenously designed and developed Driverless Metro Car? - a)Bengaluru
- b)Chennai
- c)Delhi
- d)Jaipur
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveil the country’s first indigenously designed and developed Driverless Metro Car?
a)
Bengaluru
b)
Chennai
c)
Delhi
d)
Jaipur
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Vinod Mehta answered |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the country’s first indigenously designed and developed Driverless Metro Car at the BEML manufacturing facility in Bengaluru.
Which bank has tied up with Niyo, a new age fintech, to issue prepaid cards to workers of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)? - a)HDFC Bank
- b)Federal Bank
- c)ICICI Bank
- d)Axis Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has tied up with Niyo, a new age fintech, to issue prepaid cards to workers of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
a)
HDFC Bank
b)
Federal Bank
c)
ICICI Bank
d)
Axis Bank
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Suresh Khanna answered |
ICICI Bank has tied up with Niyo, a new age fintech, to issue prepaid cards to workers of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
MSMEs will now be able to get ‘ICICI Bank Niyo Bharat Payroll Card’ powered by Visa, for their blue-collar workers, who are mostly under-banked.
MSMEs will now be able to get ‘ICICI Bank Niyo Bharat Payroll Card’ powered by Visa, for their blue-collar workers, who are mostly under-banked.
What is the rank of India out of 98 countries on its Covid performance in the 36 weeks that followed each country’s 100th confirmed case as per a study by Australia-based Lowy Institute? - a)94th
- b)79th
- c)86th
- d)75th
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the rank of India out of 98 countries on its Covid performance in the 36 weeks that followed each country’s 100th confirmed case as per a study by Australia-based Lowy Institute?
a)
94th
b)
79th
c)
86th
d)
75th
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Sai Kulkarni answered |
A study by Australia-based Lowy Institute has ranked India 86 out of 98 countries on its Covid performance in the 36 weeks that followed each country’s 100th confirmed case.
While New Zealand has scored the highest average score among countries followed by Vietnam, Taiwan Thailand and Cyprus. The United States is among the bottom five.
While New Zealand has scored the highest average score among countries followed by Vietnam, Taiwan Thailand and Cyprus. The United States is among the bottom five.
With which country did India sign a loan agreement of Rs 2,113 crore for funding India’s efforts to support COVID-19 relief efforts? - a)Netherlands
- b)UK
- c)Italy
- d)Japan
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
With which country did India sign a loan agreement of Rs 2,113 crore for funding India’s efforts to support COVID-19 relief efforts?
a)
Netherlands
b)
UK
c)
Italy
d)
Japan
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The Indian government signed a loan agreement of Rs 2,113 crore with Japan for funding India’s efforts to provide social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which bank has signed an MoU with the NABFOUNDATION, a subsidiary of NABARD, for providing working capital finance to woman SHGs for making sanitary pads under the MY PAD MY RIGHT project? - a)Indian Bank
- b)Central Bank of India
- c)Bank of Maharashtra
- d)Vijaya Bank
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has signed an MoU with the NABFOUNDATION, a subsidiary of NABARD, for providing working capital finance to woman SHGs for making sanitary pads under the MY PAD MY RIGHT project?
a)
Indian Bank
b)
Central Bank of India
c)
Bank of Maharashtra
d)
Vijaya Bank
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Vikram Verma answered |
Central Bank of India and NABFOUNDATION a subsidiary of NABARD, have signed an MOU for providing working capital finance to woman SHGs for making sanitary pads under the MY PAD MY RIGHT project.
Justice Hima Kohli has become the first woman to assume charge as the Chief Justice of which high court? - a)Madhya Pradesh
- b)Assam
- c)Telangana
- d)Chhattisgarh
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Justice Hima Kohli has become the first woman to assume charge as the Chief Justice of which high court?
a)
Madhya Pradesh
b)
Assam
c)
Telangana
d)
Chhattisgarh
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Vikram Verma answered |
Justice Hima Kohli assumed charge as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. This is for the first time a woman Chief Justice heading the High Court of Telangana, also in its entire history since it was part of Andhra Pradesh.
Who has authored the book titled ‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’? - a)Deep Sharma
- b)Bhanu Prakash Singh
- c)R Kaushik
- d)G Mehenridatta
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has authored the book titled ‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’?
a)
Deep Sharma
b)
Bhanu Prakash Singh
c)
R Kaushik
d)
G Mehenridatta
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Zara Khan answered |
Former Indian all-rounder and current head coach Ravi Shastri launched a new book by the Bradman Museum called ‘India’s 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia’, authored by cricket journalist R Kaushik.
Which state government the ‘Fire Park’, a first of its kind initiative in the country, to bring awareness on fire safety measures? - a)Odisha
- b)Karnataka
- c)Madhya Pradesh
- d)Telangana
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government the ‘Fire Park’, a first of its kind initiative in the country, to bring awareness on fire safety measures?
a)
Odisha
b)
Karnataka
c)
Madhya Pradesh
d)
Telangana
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the ‘Fire Park’, a first of its kind initiative in the country, to bring awareness on fire safety measures. He also launched a dynamic online portal, ‘AgnishamaSeva’ of Odisha Fire Service on virtual platform.
Which state celebrated Magh or Bhogali Bihu with traditional fervor and gaiety? - a)Tripura
- b)Assam
- c)Bihar
- d)Uttarakhand
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state celebrated Magh or Bhogali Bihu with traditional fervor and gaiety?
a)
Tripura
b)
Assam
c)
Bihar
d)
Uttarakhand
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Suresh Khanna answered |
In Assam, the Magh or Bhogali Bihu is celebrated across the state with traditional fervor and gaiety.
How much final dividend has been paid by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) to the Government of India for 2019-20? - a)Rs 215.48 crore
- b)Rs 216.48 crore
- c)Rs 245.48 crore
- d)Rs 225.48 crore
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How much final dividend has been paid by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) to the Government of India for 2019-20?
a)
Rs 215.48 crore
b)
Rs 216.48 crore
c)
Rs 245.48 crore
d)
Rs 225.48 crore
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Vinod Mehta answered |
How much final dividend has been paid by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) to the Government of India for 2019-20?
By 2021, India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has planned to reduce the level of trans fats in food items from the permissible limit of 5% to what percent? - a)1%
- b)3%
- c)2%
- d)4%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
By 2021, India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has planned to reduce the level of trans fats in food items from the permissible limit of 5% to what percent?
a)
1%
b)
3%
c)
2%
d)
4%
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Devanshi Dey answered |
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), plans to reduce the level of trans fats in food items from the permissible limit of 5 per cent to 3 per cent by 2021, and to 2 per cent by 2022 is under process.
An area to an extent varying from zero to one km around the boundary of which national park in Kerala has been notified as an Eco-sensitive Zone by the central government? - a)Mathikettan Shola National Park
- b)Eravikulam National Park
- c)Pampadum Shola National Park
- d)Anamudi Shola National Park
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
An area to an extent varying from zero to one km around the boundary of which national park in Kerala has been notified as an Eco-sensitive Zone by the central government?
a)
Mathikettan Shola National Park
b)
Eravikulam National Park
c)
Pampadum Shola National Park
d)
Anamudi Shola National Park
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The Centre has notified an area to an extent varying from zero to one km around the boundary of Mathikettan Shola National Park in Kerala’s Idukki district as an Eco-sensitive Zone considering the unique nature of the Shola forest and its importance as an elephant strip.
According to the International Monetary Fund, global public debt is estimated to touch what per cent of GDP at the end of 2020? - a)98%
- b)95%
- c)94%
- d)97%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
According to the International Monetary Fund, global public debt is estimated to touch what per cent of GDP at the end of 2020?
a)
98%
b)
95%
c)
94%
d)
97%
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Kiran Reddy answered |
Global public debt is estimated to touch 98 per cent of GDP at the end of 2020, International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its latest fiscal monitor update, according to which India’s government debt is expected to remain elevated at 83 per cent of GDP.
According to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), which stock exchange remained the world’s largest derivatives exchange for the second consecutive year in 2020 in terms of number of contracts traded?- a)National Stock Exchange of India
- b)New York Stock Exchange
- c)Italian Stock Exchange
- d)The Royal Exchange
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
According to the Futures Industry Association (FIA), which stock exchange remained the world’s largest derivatives exchange for the second consecutive year in 2020 in terms of number of contracts traded?
a)
National Stock Exchange of India
b)
New York Stock Exchange
c)
Italian Stock Exchange
d)
The Royal Exchange
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Zara Khan answered |
The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) remained the world’s largest derivatives exchange for the second consecutive year in 2020 in terms of number of contracts traded, according to the Futures Industry Association (FIA).
Where was the two day summit ‘Start-Up India International Summit ‘Prarambh’’ held? - a)Noida
- b)Jaipur
- c)Mumbai
- d)New Delhi
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Where was the two day summit ‘Start-Up India International Summit ‘Prarambh’’ held?
a)
Noida
b)
Jaipur
c)
Mumbai
d)
New Delhi
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Start-Up India International Summit ‘Prarambh’, the two-day summit that began in New Delhi was inaugurated by the union minister for railways, consumer affairs, commerce and industry Piyush Goyal. The summit is being organized by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Buta Singh who passed away was related to which profession? - a)Singer
- b)Sportsperson
- c)Politician
- d)Director
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Buta Singh who passed away was related to which profession?
a)
Singer
b)
Sportsperson
c)
Politician
d)
Director
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Anaya Patel answered |
Former Union minister and senior Congress leader Buta Singh passes away. He subsequently held many positions including those of the Union home minister and Union agriculture minister.
Who own the women’s singles title at the Thailand Open held in Bangkok? - a)Nozomi Okuhara
- b)Ratchanok Intanon
- c)Tai Tzu-ying
- d)Carolina Marin
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who own the women’s singles title at the Thailand Open held in Bangkok?
a)
Nozomi Okuhara
b)
Ratchanok Intanon
c)
Tai Tzu-ying
d)
Carolina Marin
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin beat top seed Tai Tzu-ying to claim the Thailand Open title in Bangkok.
Fourth seed Viktor Axelsen battled a cold and eighth seed Angus Long to claim the men’s title.
Fourth seed Viktor Axelsen battled a cold and eighth seed Angus Long to claim the men’s title.
US has designated which country along with UAE as its major strategic partner? - a)Qatar
- b)Bahrain
- c)Oman
- d)Saudi Arabia
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
US has designated which country along with UAE as its major strategic partner?
a)
Qatar
b)
Bahrain
c)
Oman
d)
Saudi Arabia
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Vikram Verma answered |
The United States has designated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain as its major strategic partners, the White House announced, amid preparations for a transition from the Donald Trump administration to that of President-elect Joe Biden.
India would chair three key UN sanctions committees. Which of the following is not among those? - a)Taliban Sanctions Committee
- b)Counterterrorism Committee
- c)Libyan Sanctions Committee
- d)Afghani Sanctions Committee
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
India would chair three key UN sanctions committees. Which of the following is not among those?
a)
Taliban Sanctions Committee
b)
Counterterrorism Committee
c)
Libyan Sanctions Committee
d)
Afghani Sanctions Committee
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Suresh Khanna answered |
India took a tacit swipe at Pakistan for backing cross-border terrorism as it announced it would be chairing three key UN sanctions committees, includes Taliban Sanctions Committee, Counterterrorism Committee and the Libyan Sanctions Committee during 2021-22.
Who along with Bilkis Dadi has been conferred with Quaide Millleth award for year 2020? - a)Colin Gonsalves
- b)Kannan Gopinathan
- c)Harsh Mander
- d)Yogendra Yadav
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who along with Bilkis Dadi has been conferred with Quaide Millleth award for year 2020?
a)
Colin Gonsalves
b)
Kannan Gopinathan
c)
Harsh Mander
d)
Yogendra Yadav
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Zara Khan answered |
Bilkis Bano, Bilkis Dadi, the octogenarian woman who emerged as the face of Shaheen Bagh protest movement, and prominent civil rights activist Harsh Mander have been conferred with Quaide Millleth award for year 2020.
In which of its district will the Uttar Pradesh government set up India’s first leather park? - a)Meerut
- b)Kanpur
- c)Lucknow
- d)Aligarh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In which of its district will the Uttar Pradesh government set up India’s first leather park?
a)
Meerut
b)
Kanpur
c)
Lucknow
d)
Aligarh
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Uttar Pradesh government will establish the first leather park of the country in Kanpur district. The park will be established in 268 area of land in Ramaipur village of Kanpur district and is expected to attract an investment of more than 5850 crores.
Which state government will host the fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2021) in march 2021? - a)Madhya Pradesh
- b)West Bengal
- c)Himachal Pradesh
- d)Kerala
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government will host the fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2021) in march 2021?
a)
Madhya Pradesh
b)
West Bengal
c)
Himachal Pradesh
d)
Kerala
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2021), aimed at the global discussion and development of Ayurveda, will be held from March 12 to 19 as a virtual meet. It will be hosted by Kerala state government.
Faustin-Archange Touadera has been reelected as the president of which country? - a)Djibouti
- b)Democratic Republic of the Congo
- c)Central African Republic
- d)Niger
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Faustin-Archange Touadera has been reelected as the president of which country?
a)
Djibouti
b)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
c)
Central African Republic
d)
Niger
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won five more years in power by securing more than 53% of votes in an election that was marred by violence, according to provisional results announced..
Who has been appointed as the chairman of All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council, the national apex body of the gems and jewellery industry? - a)Ashish Pethe
- b)Saiyam Mehra
- c)Nakul Thakur
- d)Rohit Jaglani
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the chairman of All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council, the national apex body of the gems and jewellery industry?
a)
Ashish Pethe
b)
Saiyam Mehra
c)
Nakul Thakur
d)
Rohit Jaglani
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the national apex body of the gems and jewellery industry, has appointed Ashish Pethe as Chairman and Saiyam Mehra as its Vice Chairman for a period of two years.
Which country hosted the fourth ‘One Planet Summit’ through videoconferencing themed “Let’s act together for nature!”? - a)France
- b)Austria
- c)Netherlands
- d)Saudi Arabia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country hosted the fourth ‘One Planet Summit’ through videoconferencing themed “Let’s act together for nature!”?
a)
France
b)
Austria
c)
Netherlands
d)
Saudi Arabia
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Zara Khan answered |
The Government of France organised the fourth ‘One Planet Summit’ through videoconferencing, which aimed at protecting the world’s biodiversity.
The theme of the Summit was “Let’s act together for nature!”.
The theme of the Summit was “Let’s act together for nature!”.
Who is the author of the book titled “The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind”? - a)Ramachandra Guha
- b)Vikram Seth
- c)Amitav Ghosh
- d)Ruskin Bond
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of the book titled “The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind”?
a)
Ramachandra Guha
b)
Vikram Seth
c)
Amitav Ghosh
d)
Ruskin Bond
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Zara Khan answered |
Historian and cricket “fan” Ramachandra Guha launched his new book titled “The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind”.
Who has authored the book titled “Unscripted: Conversations on Life and Cinema”? - a)Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- b)Rajkumar Hirani
- c)Shantanu Moitra
- d)Ramanand Sagar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has authored the book titled “Unscripted: Conversations on Life and Cinema”?
a)
Vidhu Vinod Chopra
b)
Rajkumar Hirani
c)
Shantanu Moitra
d)
Ramanand Sagar
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Vinod Mehta answered |
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra will come out with a book titled “Unscripted: Conversations on Life and Cinema”. The book is scheduled to be released on January 25.
Which country has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect the spirit of unity and the country’s Indigenous population? - a)Australia
- b)Canada
- c)Sweden
- d)Singapore
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect the spirit of unity and the country’s Indigenous population?
a)
Australia
b)
Canada
c)
Sweden
d)
Singapore
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called the spirit of unity and the country’s Indigenous population.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Years Eve announced that the second line of the anthem, Advance Australia Fair, has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.”
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Years Eve announced that the second line of the anthem, Advance Australia Fair, has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.”
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) collaborated with which of the following to develop a Quantum Computing Applications Lab in the country? - a)Amazon
- b)Flipkart
- c)Snapdeal
- d)Shopclues
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) collaborated with which of the following to develop a Quantum Computing Applications Lab in the country?
a)
Amazon
b)
Flipkart
c)
Snapdeal
d)
Shopclues
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Zara Khan answered |
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a Quantum Computing Applications Lab in the country.
Which state government launched the ‘PANKH Abhiyan’ under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme in order to aid in empowerment and growth of the girl child? - a)Madhya Pradesh
- b)Uttarakhand
- c)Jharkhand
- d)Odisha
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government launched the ‘PANKH Abhiyan’ under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme in order to aid in empowerment and growth of the girl child?
a)
Madhya Pradesh
b)
Uttarakhand
c)
Jharkhand
d)
Odisha
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Zara Khan answered |
On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ‘PANKH Abhiyan’ under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ scheme in order to aid in empowerment and growth of the girl child.
What is the theme of National Voters’ Day 2021? - a)Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed
- b)Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy
- c)No Voter to be Left Behind
- d)Empowering Young and Future Voters
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of National Voters’ Day 2021?
a)
Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed
b)
Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy
c)
No Voter to be Left Behind
d)
Empowering Young and Future Voters
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Vinod Mehta answered |
National Voters’ Day is observed annually on 25 January in order to encourage more young voters to take part in the polling process. This year, the Election Commission of India is observing the 11th National Voters’ Day with the theme ‘Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed.’
According to the data by the commerce and industry ministry, foreign direct investment (FDI) into India increased by what per cent during April-November 2020? - a)52%
- b)41%
- c)45%
- d)37%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
According to the data by the commerce and industry ministry, foreign direct investment (FDI) into India increased by what per cent during April-November 2020?
a)
52%
b)
41%
c)
45%
d)
37%
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India increased by 37 per cent to USD 43.85 billion during April-November 2020, according to data by the commerce and industry ministry.
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