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Which state appointed India’s first-ever woman ambulance driver under new initiative by the Chief Minister of the state? - a)Tamil Nadu
- b)Odisha
- c)Goa
- d)Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state appointed India’s first-ever woman ambulance driver under new initiative by the Chief Minister of the state?
a)
Tamil Nadu
b)
Odisha
c)
Goa
d)
Madhya Pradesh
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Veeru Sharma answered |
M veeralakshmi was the first woman ambulance driver in tamilnadu state .CM k planiswami had flagged of all 108 ambulance .in it 90 ambulance for life saving .10 for blood collection and 18 for covid 19
According to State Bank of India’s research report – Ecowrap, real GDP for FY21 is expected to shrink by how much percent?- a)18.7%
- b)16.2%
- c)14.5%
- d)10.9%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
According to State Bank of India’s research report – Ecowrap, real GDP for FY21 is expected to shrink by how much percent?
a)
18.7%
b)
16.2%
c)
14.5%
d)
10.9%
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Surbhi Singh answered |
After the country's economy contracted by a record 23.9 per cent in April-June quarter, real GDP for year 2021 is expected to shrink by 10.9per cent , according to State Bank of India's research report.
In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Ghar tak Fiber’ scheme following the motto of Digital India programme? - a)Bihar
- b)Telangana
- c)West Bengal
- d)Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Ghar tak Fiber’ scheme following the motto of Digital India programme?
a)
Bihar
b)
Telangana
c)
West Bengal
d)
Andhra Pradesh
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Anaya Patel answered |
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched nine highway projects and Ghar tak Fiber scheme in Bihar.
The ‘Ghar Tak Fibre’ scheme is launched by following the motto of Digital India programme and the scheme will be connecting 45,945 villages of Bihar through optical fibre internet service.
The ‘Ghar Tak Fibre’ scheme is launched by following the motto of Digital India programme and the scheme will be connecting 45,945 villages of Bihar through optical fibre internet service.
In September 2020, the union government gave its approval for setting up a Medical college in which district of Nagaland? - a)Mon
- b)Dimapur
- c)Kohima
- d)Noklak
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2020, the union government gave its approval for setting up a Medical college in which district of Nagaland?
a)
Mon
b)
Dimapur
c)
Kohima
d)
Noklak
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The Central government has given approval for setting up a Medical college in Mon district of Nagaland.
This will be the second medical college in the state, after the Medical College in Kohima which is now under construction.
This will be the second medical college in the state, after the Medical College in Kohima which is now under construction.
Titan Company Ltd in collaboration with which bank has introduced ‘Titan Pay’, a contactless payment functionality for the first time in India? - a)Punjab National Bank
- b)HDFC Bank
- c)State Bank of India
- d)ICICI Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Titan Company Ltd in collaboration with which bank has introduced ‘Titan Pay’, a contactless payment functionality for the first time in India?
a)
Punjab National Bank
b)
HDFC Bank
c)
State Bank of India
d)
ICICI Bank
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Meena Yadav answered |
State Bank Of India (SBI)
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Press Trust of India, the country’s premier news agency? - a)Rajamani Venkataraman
- b)Aveek Sarkar
- c)Vijay Kumar Chopra
- d)Viveck Goenka
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Press Trust of India, the country’s premier news agency?
a)
Rajamani Venkataraman
b)
Aveek Sarkar
c)
Vijay Kumar Chopra
d)
Viveck Goenka
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Nikita Singh answered |
Aveek Sarkar, the Editor Emeritus and Vice Chairman of the Ananda Bazar Group of Publications, has been elected Chairman of Press Trust of India, the country’s premier news agency.
Sarkar’s election was ratified by PTI’s Board of Directors at their meeting. He succeeds Vijay Kumar Chopra, Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers.
Sarkar’s election was ratified by PTI’s Board of Directors at their meeting. He succeeds Vijay Kumar Chopra, Chief Editor of the Punjab Kesari Group of newspapers.
Johnny Bakshi who passed away recently was a veteran ______? - a)Politician
- b)Comedian
- c)Director
- d)Actor
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Johnny Bakshi who passed away recently was a veteran ______?
a)
Politician
b)
Comedian
c)
Director
d)
Actor
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Rithika Rane answered |
Veteran producer-director Johnny Bakshi passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at a hospital. He was 82.
Which state’s Rural Livelihoods Mission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) to link the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups/ Enterprises?- a)Nagaland
- b)Assam
- c)Manipur
- d)Tripura
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state’s Rural Livelihoods Mission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) to link the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups/ Enterprises?
a)
Nagaland
b)
Assam
c)
Manipur
d)
Tripura
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Sahana Bajaj answered |
Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) to work in cohesion in support of Bank Linkage of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups/ Enterprises under ASRLM.
ASRLM is the first amongst all the State Livelihood Missions to initiate the signing of MoU with the new generation small finance banks.
ASRLM is the first amongst all the State Livelihood Missions to initiate the signing of MoU with the new generation small finance banks.
Who is the head of the committee whose tenure has been extended by the ministry of corporate affairs by one year to September 2021? - a)Rajesh Verma
- b)Vikas Khanna
- c)Brijesh Kumar
- d)Sunny Sharma
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the head of the committee whose tenure has been extended by the ministry of corporate affairs by one year to September 2021?
a)
Rajesh Verma
b)
Vikas Khanna
c)
Brijesh Kumar
d)
Sunny Sharma
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Ashwini Mehta answered |
Overview of the Committee
The committee in question was established by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India to address specific issues and recommend necessary reforms. Its objective is to enhance the corporate governance framework and improve the functioning of companies in the country.
Tenure Extension
- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs decided to extend the tenure of this committee by one year, moving the deadline to September 2021.
- This extension reflects the ongoing importance of the committee's work in the context of evolving corporate governance needs in India.
Head of the Committee
- The head of this committee is Rajesh Verma. His leadership has been pivotal in steering discussions and recommendations on various corporate governance issues.
- Rajesh Verma's expertise and background in corporate affairs make him a suitable choice to lead such initiatives.
Significance of the Extension
- Extending the tenure allows the committee to continue its critical work in assessing and improving regulations and practices within the corporate sector.
- It also ensures that any recommendations made are thoroughly evaluated and implemented, contributing to a more robust corporate governance structure in India.
Conclusion
In summary, Rajesh Verma's role as the head of the committee, along with the extension of its tenure, signifies the government's commitment to fostering a transparent and accountable corporate environment in India.
The committee in question was established by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India to address specific issues and recommend necessary reforms. Its objective is to enhance the corporate governance framework and improve the functioning of companies in the country.
Tenure Extension
- The Ministry of Corporate Affairs decided to extend the tenure of this committee by one year, moving the deadline to September 2021.
- This extension reflects the ongoing importance of the committee's work in the context of evolving corporate governance needs in India.
Head of the Committee
- The head of this committee is Rajesh Verma. His leadership has been pivotal in steering discussions and recommendations on various corporate governance issues.
- Rajesh Verma's expertise and background in corporate affairs make him a suitable choice to lead such initiatives.
Significance of the Extension
- Extending the tenure allows the committee to continue its critical work in assessing and improving regulations and practices within the corporate sector.
- It also ensures that any recommendations made are thoroughly evaluated and implemented, contributing to a more robust corporate governance structure in India.
Conclusion
In summary, Rajesh Verma's role as the head of the committee, along with the extension of its tenure, signifies the government's commitment to fostering a transparent and accountable corporate environment in India.
Which state government launched ‘I Rakhwali’ application to help netizens to become ‘Greenery Saviours’ (preserve and maintain the environment)? - a)Kerala
- b)Madhya Pradesh
- c)Punjab
- d)Odisha
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government launched ‘I Rakhwali’ application to help netizens to become ‘Greenery Saviours’ (preserve and maintain the environment)?
a)
Kerala
b)
Madhya Pradesh
c)
Punjab
d)
Odisha
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Anaya Patel answered |
To further strengthen its drive to preserve and maintain the environment in Punjab and make people stakeholders in the process, the State Forest Department launched ‘I Rakhwali’ application to help netizens to become ‘Greenery Saviours’.
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPFO) has decided to pay how much percent interest during 2019-20? - a)8.7%
- b)8.5%
- c)8.3%
- d)8.2%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPFO) has decided to pay how much percent interest during 2019-20?
a)
8.7%
b)
8.5%
c)
8.3%
d)
8.2%
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Anjali Rane answered |
In view of the exceptional circumstances arising out of Covid-19, the Central Board has recommended the same interest rate at 8.50 per cent to the Central Government.
Which bank has decided to extend OTP-based cash withdrawal of ₹10,000 and above throughout the day across all its ATMs? - a)State Bank of India
- b)ICICI Bank
- c)Bank of Baroda
- d)HDFC Bank
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has decided to extend OTP-based cash withdrawal of ₹10,000 and above throughout the day across all its ATMs?
a)
State Bank of India
b)
ICICI Bank
c)
Bank of Baroda
d)
HDFC Bank
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Madhurima Chauhan answered |
State Bank of India(SBI) has decided to extend OTP-based cash withdrawal of ₹10,000 and above throughout the day across all its ATMs.
Who has been appointed as the first ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railways by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet? - a)Ashwani Lohani
- b)Mukesh Arora
- c)Sudhir Bhargava
- d)VK Yadav
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the first ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railways by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet?
a)
Ashwani Lohani
b)
Mukesh Arora
c)
Sudhir Bhargava
d)
VK Yadav
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Ashwini Mehta answered |
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of the current chairman of the Railway Board VK Yadav as the CEO, making him the first to hold such a post in the railway’s history.
Where will the world’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) terminal be built with a proposed investment of Rs 1,900 crore whose letter of intent (LOI) has been approved by the state government?- a)Kandla Port
- b)Bhavnagar port
- c)Marmagao Port
- d)Nhava Sheva Port
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Where will the world’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) terminal be built with a proposed investment of Rs 1,900 crore whose letter of intent (LOI) has been approved by the state government?
a)
Kandla Port
b)
Bhavnagar port
c)
Marmagao Port
d)
Nhava Sheva Port
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Charvi Banerjee answered |
The Gujarat government approved a letter of intent (LOI) for the world’s first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) terminal at Bhavnagar port with a proposed investment of Rs 1,900 crore.
Which state became first in the country to come out with policies on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cybersecurity policies? - a)Karnataka
- b)Tamil Nadu
- c)Maharashtra
- d)Haryana
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state became first in the country to come out with policies on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cybersecurity policies?
a)
Karnataka
b)
Tamil Nadu
c)
Maharashtra
d)
Haryana
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Amar Menon answered |
Tamil Nadu became first state in the country to come out with policies on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cybersecurity policies.
According to Goldman Sachs, India’s GDP is expected to contract to how much percent in the current fiscal 2020-21 (FY21)?- a)-14.8%
- b)-16.5%
- c)-12.3%
- d)-13.7%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
According to Goldman Sachs, India’s GDP is expected to contract to how much percent in the current fiscal 2020-21 (FY21)?
a)
-14.8%
b)
-16.5%
c)
-12.3%
d)
-13.7%
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Aryan Jain answered |
Investment bank Goldman Sachs expects Indian economy to undergo a deeper recession in FY21 with a contraction of 14.8% against its earlier estimate of 11.8% dip in economic activity.
Sir David Attenborough who has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2019 is related with which profession? - a)Broadcaster
- b)Mathematician
- c)Activist
- d)Architecture
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Sir David Attenborough who has been awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2019 is related with which profession?
a)
Broadcaster
b)
Mathematician
c)
Activist
d)
Architecture
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Deepak Verma answered |
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust will present the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2019 to renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough.
Where is the World’s longest span concrete deck extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge inaugurated in September 2020? - a)Guwahati
- b)Bhopal
- c)Hyderabad
- d)Kolkata
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Where is the World’s longest span concrete deck extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge inaugurated in September 2020?
a)
Guwahati
b)
Bhopal
c)
Hyderabad
d)
Kolkata
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Anaya Patel answered |
Union MoS for Home G Kishan Reddy and Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development KT Rama Rao inaugurated the World’s longest span concrete deck extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge at Durgam Cheruvu of Hyderabad.
The bridge was constructed at the cost of Rs 184 crore and it was built by Larsen & Toubro.
The cable-stayed bridge portion is 435 m long, including the approaches at both ends, 25.8 m wide with a total of 52 stay cables.
The bridge was constructed at the cost of Rs 184 crore and it was built by Larsen & Toubro.
The cable-stayed bridge portion is 435 m long, including the approaches at both ends, 25.8 m wide with a total of 52 stay cables.
Which of the following has been granted in-principle approval by the RBI to set up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 to handle payment services related to bills? - a)Welspun India
- b)Vakrangee Ltd
- c)ITC Limited
- d)Vedata Ltd
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following has been granted in-principle approval by the RBI to set up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 to handle payment services related to bills?
a)
Welspun India
b)
Vakrangee Ltd
c)
ITC Limited
d)
Vedata Ltd
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Arnab Saha answered |
Vakrangee Ltd said the Reserve Bank has granted in-principle approval to set up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 to handle payment services related to bills.
What is the theme of the Himalayan Day 2020? - a)The Himalaya and Nature
- b)Science of Himalayas
- c)Himalayas Matter
- d)Ecological Services of Himalayas
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of the Himalayan Day 2020?
a)
The Himalaya and Nature
b)
Science of Himalayas
c)
Himalayas Matter
d)
Ecological Services of Himalayas
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Simran Sarkar answered |
Every year September 9 is observed as ‘Himalaya Diwas’ or Himalayan Day, a day which would be celebrated across the State to spread the message of conservation of the Himalayan ecosystems.
The theme of the Himalayan Day this year is “The Himalaya and Nature”.
The theme of the Himalayan Day this year is “The Himalaya and Nature”.
How much amount has been sanctioned for upgradation of three Chhattisgarh Airports under UDAN scheme by the Central Government? - a)Rs. 108 crore
- b)Rs. 192 crore
- c)Rs. 138 crore
- d)Rs. 145 crore
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How much amount has been sanctioned for upgradation of three Chhattisgarh Airports under UDAN scheme by the Central Government?
a)
Rs. 108 crore
b)
Rs. 192 crore
c)
Rs. 138 crore
d)
Rs. 145 crore
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Deepika Gupta answered |
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs. 108 crore under UDAN scheme for upgradation of three Chhattisgarh Airports.
Out of the total amount, Rs. 48 crore have been sanctioned for Jagdalpur, Rs. 27 crore for Ambikapur and Rs. 33 crore for Bilaspur under UDAN scheme for up-gradation and development of these Airports.
Out of the total amount, Rs. 48 crore have been sanctioned for Jagdalpur, Rs. 27 crore for Ambikapur and Rs. 33 crore for Bilaspur under UDAN scheme for up-gradation and development of these Airports.
Which state government launched a unified portal called ‘U-Rise’ to guide students in learning, career counselling, and getting employment in the state? - a)Jharkhand
- b)Odisha
- c)Karnataka
- d)Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government launched a unified portal called ‘U-Rise’ to guide students in learning, career counselling, and getting employment in the state?
a)
Jharkhand
b)
Odisha
c)
Karnataka
d)
Uttar Pradesh
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a unified portal called ‘U-Rise’ to guide students in learning, career counselling, and getting employment in the state.Uttar Pradesh was the first state to launch a unified portal along with the implementation of NEP.
What is the theme of the fourth edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held virtually? - a)Health as One
- b)Ayurveda For Immunity
- c)Immunity through Ayurveda
- d)Ayurveda and Health
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of the fourth edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held virtually?
a)
Health as One
b)
Ayurveda For Immunity
c)
Immunity through Ayurveda
d)
Ayurveda and Health
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Mainak Mukherjee answered |
The fourth edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held virtually with the theme ‘Ayurveda For Immunity’. The summit was inaugurated by the Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu.
Scholar Kapila Vatsyayan who passed away recently was related to which of the following? - a)History
- b)Economics
- c)Physics
- d)Arts
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Scholar Kapila Vatsyayan who passed away recently was related to which of the following?
a)
History
b)
Economics
c)
Physics
d)
Arts
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Shreya Desai answered |
Scholar, author and connoisseur of the arts Kapila Vatsyayan passed away.
Vatsyayan, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2011, was the founding director of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. A former nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, she was also chairperson of the Asia Project at the IIC.
Vatsyayan, who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2011, was the founding director of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts. A former nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, she was also chairperson of the Asia Project at the IIC.
Road Transport and Highways Ministry is in the process of implementing Integrated Road Accident Database Project (iRAD) which will be applicable across the country. Which is not one of the states in which the proposal will be implemented in the first instance?- a)Karnataka
- b)Uttar Pradesh
- c)Haryana
- d)Tamil Nadu
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Road Transport and Highways Ministry is in the process of implementing Integrated Road Accident Database Project (iRAD) which will be applicable across the country. Which is not one of the states in which the proposal will be implemented in the first instance?
a)
Karnataka
b)
Uttar Pradesh
c)
Haryana
d)
Tamil Nadu
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Ameya Mukherjee answered |
Road Transport and Highways Ministry is in the process of implementing Integrated Road Accident Database Project (iRAD) which will be applicable across the country.
In the first instance, it has been decided to implement the proposal in six states. These are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
In the first instance, it has been decided to implement the proposal in six states. These are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
The Cycling Summit to be hosted by the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) in 2021 The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) for the first time will not be held in which of the following cities? - a)Delhi
- b)Bangalore
- c)Hyderabad
- d)Mumbai
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Cycling Summit to be hosted by the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) in 2021 The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) for the first time will not be held in which of the following cities?
a)
Delhi
b)
Bangalore
c)
Hyderabad
d)
Mumbai
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Ameya Ahuja answered |
The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) is all set to host the first-ever Cycling Summit in 2021, with an aim to promote the culture of cycling in the country.
The CFI said that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a marketing exploration firm, Contarctica, for the summit.
The Cycling Summit 2021 will be hosted in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore and is expected to be a unique confluence of cycling enthusiasts, renowned athletes, and businesses from all over the country.
The CFI said that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a marketing exploration firm, Contarctica, for the summit.
The Cycling Summit 2021 will be hosted in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore and is expected to be a unique confluence of cycling enthusiasts, renowned athletes, and businesses from all over the country.
Which of the following partnered Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF) to create awareness on cyber safety among students? - a)Instagram
- b)Facebook
- c)WhatsApp
- d)LinkedIn
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following partnered Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF) to create awareness on cyber safety among students?
a)
Instagram
b)
Facebook
c)
WhatsApp
d)
LinkedIn
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Prateek Nambiar answered |
Facebook-owned WhatsApp said it has partnered Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF) to create awareness on cyber safety among students.
The partners aim to reach about 15,000 students in five Indian states Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra by the end of this year under the first phase of a pan-India programme.
The partners aim to reach about 15,000 students in five Indian states Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Maharashtra by the end of this year under the first phase of a pan-India programme.
Which city has topped the Global Smart City Index 2020 released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD), in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD)?- a)Helsinki
- b)Zurich
- c)Singapore
- d)New York
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which city has topped the Global Smart City Index 2020 released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD), in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD)?
a)
Helsinki
b)
Zurich
c)
Singapore
d)
New York
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Deepak Ghosh answered |
Four Indian cities – New Delhi(86), Mumbai(93), Hyderabad(85), and Bengaluru(95) – witnessed a significant drop in their rankings in the global listing of smart cities.
The 2020 Smart City Index (SCI) was topped by Singapore, followed by Helsinki and Zurich in the second and the third place respectively. Others in the top 10 list include Auckland (4th), Oslo (5th), Copenhagen (6th), Geneva (7th), Taipei City (8th), Amsterdam (9th) and New York at the 10th place.
The 2020 Smart City Index (SCI) was topped by Singapore, followed by Helsinki and Zurich in the second and the third place respectively. Others in the top 10 list include Auckland (4th), Oslo (5th), Copenhagen (6th), Geneva (7th), Taipei City (8th), Amsterdam (9th) and New York at the 10th place.
In which state Union Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya launched ‘SAROD-Ports through a virtual ceremony? - a)Bihar
- b)New Delhi
- c)Maharashtra
- d)West Bengal
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In which state Union Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya launched ‘SAROD-Ports through a virtual ceremony?
a)
Bihar
b)
New Delhi
c)
Maharashtra
d)
West Bengal
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Harshitha Choudhury answered |
SAROD-Ports will resolve the disputes in fair and just manner while saving huge amount of legal expenditure and time.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Supreme Court legal services committee for implementing the legal services programme in connection with the Supreme Court? - a)Rohinton Fali Nariman
- b)Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
- c)Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
- d)Kurian Joseph
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Supreme Court legal services committee for implementing the legal services programme in connection with the Supreme Court?
a)
Rohinton Fali Nariman
b)
Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
c)
Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
d)
Kurian Joseph
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Amrita Bose answered |
The Central Authority has appointed Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman as the Chairman of the Supreme Court legal services committee.
The committee has been constituted for implementing the legal services programme in connection with the top court.
The committee has been constituted for implementing the legal services programme in connection with the top court.
According to the UNCTAD report ‘Trade and Development Report 2020 – From global pandemic to prosperity for all: Avoiding another lost decade’, by what percent will the global economy is expected to contract?- a)2.3%
- b)4.8%
- c)4.3%
- d)3.8%
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
According to the UNCTAD report ‘Trade and Development Report 2020 – From global pandemic to prosperity for all: Avoiding another lost decade’, by what percent will the global economy is expected to contract?
a)
2.3%
b)
4.8%
c)
4.3%
d)
3.8%
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Poonam Reddy answered |
The global economy is expected to contract by 4.3 per cent this year, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, which will wipe out global output worth over USD 6 trillion, a UN report said.
The UNCTAD ‘Trade and Development Report 2020 – From global pandemic to prosperity for all: Avoiding another lost decade’ report says, Output in India is expected to shrink by 5.9 per cent in 2020, before rebounding to 3.9 per cent the next year.
The UNCTAD ‘Trade and Development Report 2020 – From global pandemic to prosperity for all: Avoiding another lost decade’ report says, Output in India is expected to shrink by 5.9 per cent in 2020, before rebounding to 3.9 per cent the next year.
How much amount has been increased by EPFO under Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance scheme? - a)Rs 9 lakh
- b)Rs 7 lakh
- c)Rs 5 lakh
- d)Rs 11 lakh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
How much amount has been increased by EPFO under Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance scheme?
a)
Rs 9 lakh
b)
Rs 7 lakh
c)
Rs 5 lakh
d)
Rs 11 lakh
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Kiran Reddy answered |
The EDLI scheme is a mandatory insurance cover provided to to all subscribers of EPF scheme. A nominee gets a lump sum payment of up to ₹7 lakh in the event of death due to natural causes, illness or accident. All organisations covered under EPF and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 get enrolled for EDLI automatically.
What is the rank of India in the Global Innovation Index compiled by World Intellectual Property Index (WIPO)? - a)48th
- b)52nd
- c)45th
- d)29th
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the rank of India in the Global Innovation Index compiled by World Intellectual Property Index (WIPO)?
a)
48th
b)
52nd
c)
45th
d)
29th
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Amrita Mukherjee answered |
India ranked in the top 50 countries for the first time in the Global Innovation Index, which was released recently. India jumped four positions to rank at 48th since 2019.
The index compiled by World Intellectual Property Index (WIPO), Cornell University and INSEAD Business School presented the latest global trends and annual innovation ranking for 131 countries.
Switzerland has topped the index.
The index compiled by World Intellectual Property Index (WIPO), Cornell University and INSEAD Business School presented the latest global trends and annual innovation ranking for 131 countries.
Switzerland has topped the index.
Which Metro Rail Corporation has launched India’s first indigenously-built CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) based signalling technology for metro railway with the launch of the i-ATS? - a)Kolkata Metro
- b)Chennai Metro
- c)Lucknow Metro
- d)Delhi Metro
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Metro Rail Corporation has launched India’s first indigenously-built CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) based signalling technology for metro railway with the launch of the i-ATS?
a)
Kolkata Metro
b)
Chennai Metro
c)
Lucknow Metro
d)
Delhi Metro
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Srishti Nambiar answered |
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Engineers Day took a major step towards the development of an indigenously-built CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) based signalling technology for metro railway with the launch of the i-ATS, which is an important sub-system of the signalling system.
Book titled “Breaking The Cocoon @ 40” has been authored by whom? - a)Sudha Desai
- b)Rama Kapoor
- c)Radha Nair
- d)Anita Bakshi
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Book titled “Breaking The Cocoon @ 40” has been authored by whom?
a)
Sudha Desai
b)
Rama Kapoor
c)
Radha Nair
d)
Anita Bakshi
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Saikat Malik answered |
The book titled “Breaking The Cocoon @ 40” authored by Radha Nair has been released recently.
“Breaking The Cocoon @ 40” is a delightful collection of select events from her life, which also holds a mirror to the time the incidents are set in.
“Breaking The Cocoon @ 40” is a delightful collection of select events from her life, which also holds a mirror to the time the incidents are set in.
According to National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), India’s GDP will contract by how much percent in 2020-21 (FY21)?- a)12.6%
- b)10.3%
- c)11.7%
- d)13.2%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
According to National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), India’s GDP will contract by how much percent in 2020-21 (FY21)?
a)
12.6%
b)
10.3%
c)
11.7%
d)
13.2%
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Suresh Khanna answered |
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has projected the GDP growth for the Indian economy at -12.6% for 2020-21 (FY21).
In September 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the closure of which of the following as banking company? - a)Cholamandalam Payments Bank
- b)Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank
- c)Jio Payments Bank
- d)Vodafone m-pesa Payments Bank
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In September 2020, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the closure of which of the following as banking company?
a)
Cholamandalam Payments Bank
b)
Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank
c)
Jio Payments Bank
d)
Vodafone m-pesa Payments Bank
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Dhruba Chavan answered |
Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank has ceased to be a banking company within the meaning of the Banking Regulation Act, the Reserve Bank said.
The RBI said Westpac Banking Corporation has also ceased to be a banking company.
The RBI said Westpac Banking Corporation has also ceased to be a banking company.
Which bank launched lead management system (LMS) – i-Lead 2.0 (Inspiring Leads System version 2.0) to provide its services to customers irrespective of where they reside? - a)IDFC First Bank
- b)Canara Bank
- c)Dena Bank
- d)IDBI Bank
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank launched lead management system (LMS) – i-Lead 2.0 (Inspiring Leads System version 2.0) to provide its services to customers irrespective of where they reside?
a)
IDFC First Bank
b)
Canara Bank
c)
Dena Bank
d)
IDBI Bank
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Aryan Jain answered |
To provide its services to customers irrespective of where they reside, public sector lender Canara Bank has launched lead management system (LMS) – i-Lead 2.0 (Inspiring Leads System version 2.0).
How much amount as been sanctioned by the central government as collateral-free loans for the street vendors in Odisha under the PM SVANidhi Yojana?- a)Rs 7.4 crores
- b)Rs 6.5 crores
- c)Rs 4.1 crores
- d)Rs 8.2 crores
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How much amount as been sanctioned by the central government as collateral-free loans for the street vendors in Odisha under the PM SVANidhi Yojana?
a)
Rs 7.4 crores
b)
Rs 6.5 crores
c)
Rs 4.1 crores
d)
Rs 8.2 crores
|
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Anaya Patel answered |
Union Minister for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan has said that the Centre has sanctioned 8.2 crore rupees as collateral-free loans for the street vendors in Odisha under the PM SVANidhi Yojana.
Who is appointed as the chairperson of the committee of directors formed by RBI to run the day-to-day functioning of cash-strapped Lakshmi Vilas Bank? - a)Shakti Sinha
- b)Satish Kumar Kalra
- c)Namita Munjal
- d)Meeta Makhan
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is appointed as the chairperson of the committee of directors formed by RBI to run the day-to-day functioning of cash-strapped Lakshmi Vilas Bank?
a)
Shakti Sinha
b)
Satish Kumar Kalra
c)
Namita Munjal
d)
Meeta Makhan
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Anaya Patel answered |
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a three-member committee of directors to run the day-to-day functioning of cash-strapped Lakshmi Vilas Bank.
The committee chairperson is Meeta Makhan with Shakti Sinha and Satish Kumar Kalra as members.
The committee chairperson is Meeta Makhan with Shakti Sinha and Satish Kumar Kalra as members.
Who has been elected as the new chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) - a)Subhash Kamath
- b)Rohit Gupta
- c)Bhushan Nanda
- d)Vikas Kumar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has been elected as the new chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)
a)
Subhash Kamath
b)
Rohit Gupta
c)
Bhushan Nanda
d)
Vikas Kumar
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Pranjal Unni answered |
Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has elected Subhash Kamath as its new chairman of the board of governors.
Accoriding to the United Nations, India’s child mortality rate has declined substantially between __________ and 2019? - a)1989
- b)1995
- c)1990
- d)1992
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Accoriding to the United Nations, India’s child mortality rate has declined substantially between __________ and 2019?
a)
1989
b)
1995
c)
1990
d)
1992
|
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Saumya Bose answered |
India’s child mortality rate has declined substantially between 1990 and 2019 but the country, along with Nigeria, still accounted for almost a third of all under-five deaths last year, according to a new UN report which warned that COVID-19 pandemic threatens to undo decades of progress in eliminating preventable child deaths globally.
In a draft notification, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified making FASTag mandatory for old vehicles sold before 1st December, 2017. When will be this amended provision to be put into force? - a)1st January 2021
- b)1st April 2021
- c)1st August 2021
- d)1st October 2021
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
In a draft notification, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notified making FASTag mandatory for old vehicles sold before 1st December, 2017. When will be this amended provision to be put into force?
a)
1st January 2021
b)
1st April 2021
c)
1st August 2021
d)
1st October 2021
|
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Avik Majumdar answered |
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft notification to seek comments and suggestions from the stakeholders on making FASTag mandatory for old vehicles sold before 1st December, 2017.
The amended provision in Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is proposed to be put in force with effect from 1st January 2021.
It is also proposed to make having a valid FASTag mandatory while getting a new Third Party Insurance through an amendment wherein the details of FASTag ID will be captured. This is proposed to be put in force from 1st of April next year.
The amended provision in Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is proposed to be put in force with effect from 1st January 2021.
It is also proposed to make having a valid FASTag mandatory while getting a new Third Party Insurance through an amendment wherein the details of FASTag ID will be captured. This is proposed to be put in force from 1st of April next year.
How much amount has been approved by the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry for up-gradation of Soil Testing labs across the Kashmir valley? - a)Rs 4 cr
- b)Rs 2 cr
- c)Rs 5 cr
- d)Rs 8 cr
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How much amount has been approved by the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry for up-gradation of Soil Testing labs across the Kashmir valley?
a)
Rs 4 cr
b)
Rs 2 cr
c)
Rs 5 cr
d)
Rs 8 cr
|
|
Nikhil Saini answered |
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare ministry has approved four crore rupees for up-gradation of Soil Testing labs across the Kashmir valley.
The first-ever ‘Kisan Rail’ of South India was flagged off from which railway station Adarsh Nagar in Delhi? - a)Konkan Railway Station
- b)Anantapur Railway Station
- c)Secunderabad Junction railway station
- d)Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The first-ever ‘Kisan Rail’ of South India was flagged off from which railway station Adarsh Nagar in Delhi?
a)
Konkan Railway Station
b)
Anantapur Railway Station
c)
Secunderabad Junction railway station
d)
Bhubaneswar Railway Station
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Geetika Bajaj answered |
The first-ever ‘Kisan Rail’ of South India chugged off from Anantapur Railway Station carrying 322 tonnes of fruits and vegetables to Adarsh Nagar in Delhi after it was virtually flagged off by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
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