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Who is the 1st Indian to secure podium position in the international ultra-cycling race (VRAAM 2020).- a)Aditi Krishnan
- b)Prashanth R
- c)Ikshan Shanbag
- d)Bharat Pannu
- e)Aryan Gurav
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the 1st Indian to secure podium position in the international ultra-cycling race (VRAAM 2020).
a)
Aditi Krishnan
b)
Prashanth R
c)
Ikshan Shanbag
d)
Bharat Pannu
e)
Aryan Gurav
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Lt Col Bharat Pannu, Indian Army officer, secured the 3rd position on the leader board at the first edition of the Virtual Race Across America (VRAAM) 2020 held from 16th June to 28th June 2020 and became the first ever Indian to secure a podium position in the international ultra-cycling race. Lt Col Pannu finished with a total distance of 4086km in 12 days and a total elevation gain of 71,000 meters in a stationary bicycle in Pimple Nilakh, Pune.
The National Doctors Day (NDD) was observed annually on July 1 every year. What is the theme for NDD 2020?- a)“Lessen the Mortality of COVID-19”
- b)“Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment”
- c)“Salute the COVID warriors”
- d)“Let us win together against COVID-19”
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The National Doctors Day (NDD) was observed annually on July 1 every year. What is the theme for NDD 2020?
a)
“Lessen the Mortality of COVID-19”
b)
“Zero tolerance to violence against doctors and clinical establishment”
c)
“Salute the COVID warriors”
d)
“Let us win together against COVID-19”
e)
None of these
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Alok Verma answered |
India Celebrates July 1st as the National Doctors Day to honour the doctors and physicians and to recognise their 24×7 service to the society and to express gratitude towards the professionals of the medical sector for their service. Indian Medical Association (IMA) observed the first National Doctors Day on 1st July 1991. The theme of 2020 Doctors Day is “Lessen the Mortality of COVID-19” which includes awareness about asymptomatic hypoxia and early aggressive therapy.
Who will receive 2020 TIFF Tribute Actor Award on 45th Edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)?- a)Emma Watson
- b)Jennifer Lawrence
- c)Kate Winslet
- d)Scarlett Johansson
- e)Natalie Portman
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who will receive 2020 TIFF Tribute Actor Award on 45th Edition of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)?
a)
Emma Watson
b)
Jennifer Lawrence
c)
Kate Winslet
d)
Scarlett Johansson
e)
Natalie Portman
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), announced that Kate Winslet will be receiving the 2020 TIFF Tribute Actor Award at the virtual event of the 45th edition of TIFF. Kate will receive the honor in the virtual gala on 15th September 2020, following her film, Francis Lee’s Ammonite in which she played a fossil hunter Mary Anning.
How many women were missing in India over the past 50 years as per report released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?- a)30.6 million
- b)25.7 million
- c)24.9 million
- d)45.8 million
- e)52.1 million
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How many women were missing in India over the past 50 years as per report released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?
a)
30.6 million
b)
25.7 million
c)
24.9 million
d)
45.8 million
e)
52.1 million
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Pranab Majumdar answered |
According to the report, “State of World Population 2020: Against my will – Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality”, which focuses on gender biased sex selection (GBSS) and female genital mutilation (FGM), released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India accounts for 45.8 million of the world’s 142.6 million “missing females” over the past 50 years & it has the highest number of missing women after China (72.3 million).
Name the Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying minister of India, who launched 1st edition of “Matsya Sampada” – newsletter fisheries and aquaculture recently.- a)Piyush Goyal
- b)Raj Kumar Singh
- c)Ravi Shankar Prasad
- d)Giriraj Singh
- e)Pralhad Joshi
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying minister of India, who launched 1st edition of “Matsya Sampada” – newsletter fisheries and aquaculture recently.
a)
Piyush Goyal
b)
Raj Kumar Singh
c)
Ravi Shankar Prasad
d)
Giriraj Singh
e)
Pralhad Joshi
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Nikita Singh answered |
Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, launched the 1st edition of “Matsya Sampada” – newsletter fisheries and aquaculture published by the Department of Fisheries and the operational guidelines of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Name the person who has been appointed as the officiating president of Hockey India (July 2020)?- a)Gyanendro Ningombam
- b)Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad
- c)Rajinder Singh
- d)Shukhbir Singh
- e)Balbir Singh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the person who has been appointed as the officiating president of Hockey India (July 2020)?
a)
Gyanendro Ningombam
b)
Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad
c)
Rajinder Singh
d)
Shukhbir Singh
e)
Balbir Singh
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The Hockey India (HI) in its Executive Board meeting named Manipur’s Gyanendro Ningombam, who was senior vice-president in the federation, as officiating president till the end of September 2022 after Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad resigned on July 07, 2020 due to personal and family commitments.
Which state government has inaugurated ‘Smriti Van’ on the occasion of Harela festival?- a)Uttarakhand
- b)Arunachal Pradesh
- c)Meghalaya
- d)Goa
- e)Sikkim
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state government has inaugurated ‘Smriti Van’ on the occasion of Harela festival?
a)
Uttarakhand
b)
Arunachal Pradesh
c)
Meghalaya
d)
Goa
e)
Sikkim
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Alok Verma answered |
Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated ‘Smriti Van’ at Asthal village of Dehradun district in memory of late Jeet Singh Negi, famous folk singer of the state on the occasion of Harela festival.
Who has authored the book titled “Future of Higher Education – Nine Mega Trends”, which was released by Vice president of India M Venkaiah Naidu?- a)T N Manoharan
- b)B Anbuthambi
- c)Lakshmi Narayanan
- d)V Pattabhi Ram
- e)M Sivakumar
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has authored the book titled “Future of Higher Education – Nine Mega Trends”, which was released by Vice president of India M Venkaiah Naidu?
a)
T N Manoharan
b)
B Anbuthambi
c)
Lakshmi Narayanan
d)
V Pattabhi Ram
e)
M Sivakumar
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Anaya Patel answered |
Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu virtually released a book, “Future of Higher Education – Nine Mega Trends.“ The book is authored by CA V Pattabhi Ram, a Public Speaker, author and Teacher. The Virtual event was hosted by ICT Academy.
Which country is going to host 22nd edition of FIFA men’s football world cup 2022?- a)Qatar
- b)France
- c)Kuwait
- d)Russia
- e)UAE
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country is going to host 22nd edition of FIFA men’s football world cup 2022?
a)
Qatar
b)
France
c)
Kuwait
d)
Russia
e)
UAE
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Rhea Reddy answered |
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) informed that the 2022 World cup tournament is to be inaugurate at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium (or) Al Khor Stadium (November 21 – December 18). Men’s 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup. Final match will be held at Lusail Stadium. Host country will be Qatar.
The 3rd unit of Kakrapar atomic power project has become India’s 1st 700 MW unit to achieve criticality. Where does the Kakrapar atomic power plant located?- a)Gujarat
- b)Maharashtra
- c)Haryana
- d)Tamil Nadu
- e)Punjab
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The 3rd unit of Kakrapar atomic power project has become India’s 1st 700 MW unit to achieve criticality. Where does the Kakrapar atomic power plant located?
a)
Gujarat
b)
Maharashtra
c)
Haryana
d)
Tamil Nadu
e)
Punjab
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Deepak Verma answered |
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) announced that, Unit-3 of Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-3), India’s First 700 MWe (megawatt electric) and indigenously developed Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) in Surat, Gujarat achieved its first criticality – initiation of controlled and sustained nuclear fission reaction on 22nd July 2020 (Wednesday).
Which bank joined hands with Green Climate Fund (GCF) towards ‘green recovery’ on the impacts of COVID-19 disease?- a)Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- b)New Development Bank (NDB)
- c)Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- d)World Bank (WB)
- e)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank joined hands with Green Climate Fund (GCF) towards ‘green recovery’ on the impacts of COVID-19 disease?
a)
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
b)
New Development Bank (NDB)
c)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
d)
World Bank (WB)
e)
None of these
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) agreed to partner toward the “Green Recovery”. This is to help hands for the people who are facing the harsh economic impact due to COVID-19 pandemic. They agreed to strengthen collaboration on non-sovereign operations while ensuring GCF’s processes are as flexible as possible to foster at-scale financing. ABD has offered a support package of USD 20 billion for COVID-19.
Indian railways’ 1st cable-stayed rail bridge ‘Anji Khad bridge’ is located in which state/UT?- a)Puducherry
- b)Chhattisgarh
- c)Madhya Pradesh
- d)Jammu & Kashmir
- e)Maharashtra
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Indian railways’ 1st cable-stayed rail bridge ‘Anji Khad bridge’ is located in which state/UT?
a)
Puducherry
b)
Chhattisgarh
c)
Madhya Pradesh
d)
Jammu & Kashmir
e)
Maharashtra
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Minister of Railways, Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, has announced that the India’s first cable-stayed Indian Railways bridge namely “Anji Khad Bridge” being developed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), a Government of India undertaking, is all set to connect Katra and Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The Bridge crosses the Chenab River. The cable-stayed railway bridge is a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which passes through the Young Himalayas. Notably, the USBRL project also involves the Chenab river bridge. The Chenab Bridge once completed, will become the world’s highest rail bridge.
Which country has successfully launched telecommunication satellite named “APSTAR-6D” recently?- a)Nepal
- b)China
- c)Malaysia
- d)India
- e)Japan
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country has successfully launched telecommunication satellite named “APSTAR-6D” recently?
a)
Nepal
b)
China
c)
Malaysia
d)
India
e)
Japan
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Harshita Jain answered |
The correct answer is b)- China
China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) launched the APStar-6D communications satellite. The APStar-6D satellite will use the Asia-Pacific region as the core and form a global field of view coverage, specially optimized for the coverage of aircraft and maritime routes.
China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) launched the APStar-6D communications satellite. The APStar-6D satellite will use the Asia-Pacific region as the core and form a global field of view coverage, specially optimized for the coverage of aircraft and maritime routes.
The Union cabinet has approved 10-year long pan India Central Sector Scheme namely “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” recently. What is the outlay of the scheme?- a)50,000 Crore
- b)2 Lakh Crore
- c)1 Lakh Crore
- d)25,000 Crore
- e)75,000 Crore
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Union cabinet has approved 10-year long pan India Central Sector Scheme namely “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” recently. What is the outlay of the scheme?
a)
50,000 Crore
b)
2 Lakh Crore
c)
1 Lakh Crore
d)
25,000 Crore
e)
75,000 Crore
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Anaya Patel answered |
As a part of the Rs 20 lakh crore “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” announced in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Union Cabinet has given its approval to a 10 years long (FY2020 to FY2029) pan India Central Sector Scheme namely “Agriculture Infrastructure Fund” with an outlay of Rs. 1 Lakh Crore in order to support agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups, agri-tech players and farmer groups for infrastructure and logistics facilities. Under this, the total outflow as budgetary support from Government of India (GoI) will be Rs. 10,736 crores.
PM Modi inaugurated the Asia’s largest solar power project, “Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project” in which state?- a)Gujarat
- b)Rajasthan
- c)Uttar Pradesh
- d)Madhya Pradesh
- e)Telangana
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
PM Modi inaugurated the Asia’s largest solar power project, “Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project” in which state?
a)
Gujarat
b)
Rajasthan
c)
Uttar Pradesh
d)
Madhya Pradesh
e)
Telangana
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Akanksha Chavan answered |
Asia’s largest solar power project: Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh is inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, through video conferencing. The 750 MW ultra-solar power plant spread over 1,590 acres. It was developed by Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL), a joint venture of Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVN) and Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The Rewa Solar Power project received the World Bank Group President’s Award.
Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India got 3-year extension of service recently. Name the Attorney General of India who got 1-year extension of service?- a)K.M. Nataraj
- b)Vikramjit Banerjee
- c)Suryaprakash V. Raju
- d)Mukul Rohatgi
- e)K.K. Venugopal
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India got 3-year extension of service recently. Name the Attorney General of India who got 1-year extension of service?
a)
K.M. Nataraj
b)
Vikramjit Banerjee
c)
Suryaprakash V. Raju
d)
Mukul Rohatgi
e)
K.K. Venugopal
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Anshul Verma answered |
The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of senior advocate K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General of India for a year, whose 3 year tenure ends on June 30, 2020 and senior advocate Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General for a period of three years. K.K. Venugopal succeeded Mukul Rohatgi on June 30, 2017. He is the 15th Attorney General of India.
Which country builds world’s first electrified rail tunnel that fits double stack containers?- a)United Kingdom
- b)India
- c)China
- d)United States
- e)Russia
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country builds world’s first electrified rail tunnel that fits double stack containers?
a)
United Kingdom
b)
India
c)
China
d)
United States
e)
Russia
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Anmol Jain answered |
India builds one kilometer (km) long World’s first electrified rail tunnel that fits double stack containers. It cuts through Aravalli mountain on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) near Sohna, Haryana. The project is implemented by the DFCCIL (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited).
Which country signed agreement with India to set up Geydoshu Mas Plant (fish processing plants) at islands named Maradhoo and Hulhudhoo?- a)Thailand
- b)Hong Kong
- c)Bangladesh
- d)Nepal
- e)Maldives
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country signed agreement with India to set up Geydoshu Mas Plant (fish processing plants) at islands named Maradhoo and Hulhudhoo?
a)
Thailand
b)
Hong Kong
c)
Bangladesh
d)
Nepal
e)
Maldives
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Alok Verma answered |
India and Maldives inked an agreement to set up Geydoshu Mas Plant (Neighborhood Fish Processing Plants) at two islands in the Addu city of Maldives namely Maradhoo and Hulhudhoo. The Contract signing ceremony was held virtually in Addu City, which was attended by Maldives’ Foreign Secretary Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Sunjay Sudhir, along with other members of Maldives’ Ministry of Foreign affairs.
Who is the author of the photo-book, ‘Spirit of Cricket’?- a)Ben Stokes
- b)Steve Waugh
- c)Yuvaraj Singh
- d)Chris Gayle
- e)Shane Warne
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the author of the photo-book, ‘Spirit of Cricket’?
a)
Ben Stokes
b)
Steve Waugh
c)
Yuvaraj Singh
d)
Chris Gayle
e)
Shane Warne
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Anaya Patel answered |
Australia’s 1999 World Cup-winning skipper and legendary batsman Steve Waugh had been in India before the Coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc in the world. Waugh was on a mission to discover cricket in India with his camera for his photobook “Spirit of Cricket”.
Which airport introduced India’s 1st fully contactless car parking?- a)Indira Gandhi International Airport
- b)Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
- c)Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
- d)Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
- e)Veer Savarkar International Airport
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which airport introduced India’s 1st fully contactless car parking?
a)
Indira Gandhi International Airport
b)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
c)
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
d)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
e)
Veer Savarkar International Airport
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Avantika Mukherjee answered |
The GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL), introduced India’s first ever fully contactless airport car parking with contact less toll transaction for their passengers and visitors in Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) to provide a safe airport amid COVID-19. The NETC FASTag Car Park is a part of the “One Nation One Tag” – NETC FASTag programme of Indian Government.
Care should be taken when submitting manuscripts to book publishers. A suitable publisher should be chosen, by a study of his list of publications or an examination in the bookshops of the type of books in which he specializes. It is a waste of time and money to send the typescript of a novel to a publisher who publishes no fiction, or poetry to one who publishes no verse, though all too often this is done. A preliminary letter is appreciated by most publishers, and this should outline the nature and extent of the typescript and enquire whether the publisher would be prepared to read it (writers have been known to send out such letters of enquiry in duplicated form, an approach not calculated to stimulate a publisher’s interest). It is desirable to enclose the cost of return postage when submitting the typescript and finally it must be understood that although every reasonable care is taken of material in the Publishers’ possession, responsibility cannot be accepted for any loss or damage thereto.Authors are strongly advised not to pay for the publication of their work. If a MS. Is worth publishing, a reputable publisher will undertake its publication at his own expense, except possibly for works of an academic nature. In this connection attention is called to the paragraphs on Self-publishing and vanity publishing, at the end of this section.Q. According to the writer- a)Paying for the publication expenses will help in publication of the manuscript.
- b)Although the publisher would pay for the return expenses, no publication expenses will be borne by the publisher.
- c)Reputed publisher would publish the manuscript on its own expenses.
- d)Good publishers sometimes defer the publication according to the demand.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Care should be taken when submitting manuscripts to book publishers. A suitable publisher should be chosen, by a study of his list of publications or an examination in the bookshops of the type of books in which he specializes. It is a waste of time and money to send the typescript of a novel to a publisher who publishes no fiction, or poetry to one who publishes no verse, though all too often this is done. A preliminary letter is appreciated by most publishers, and this should outline the nature and extent of the typescript and enquire whether the publisher would be prepared to read it (writers have been known to send out such letters of enquiry in duplicated form, an approach not calculated to stimulate a publisher’s interest). It is desirable to enclose the cost of return postage when submitting the typescript and finally it must be understood that although every reasonable care is taken of material in the Publishers’ possession, responsibility cannot be accepted for any loss or damage thereto.
Authors are strongly advised not to pay for the publication of their work. If a MS. Is worth publishing, a reputable publisher will undertake its publication at his own expense, except possibly for works of an academic nature. In this connection attention is called to the paragraphs on Self-publishing and vanity publishing, at the end of this section.
Q. According to the writer
a)
Paying for the publication expenses will help in publication of the manuscript.
b)
Although the publisher would pay for the return expenses, no publication expenses will be borne by the publisher.
c)
Reputed publisher would publish the manuscript on its own expenses.
d)
Good publishers sometimes defer the publication according to the demand.
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Kavya Sharma answered |
According to the writer, reputed publishers would publish the manuscript on their own expenses. This is stated in the sentence: "If a MS. Is worth publishing, a reputable publisher will undertake its publication at his own expense, except possibly for works of an academic nature." Option (c) is therefore the correct answer.
The other options are not supported by the information in the passage:
Option (a) is incorrect because the passage advises authors not to pay for the publication of their work.
Option (b) is incorrect because the passage does not mention anything about the publisher paying for return expenses.
Option (d) is incorrect because the passage does not mention anything about good publishers deferring publication according to demand.
Name the person who heads the 9-member working group constituted by IRDAI to study suitability of surety bond issuance by Indian insurers.- a)G. Srinivasan
- b)D. Nagalakshmi
- c)Roopam Asthana
- d)Neelesh Garg
- e)Hitesh Kotak
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the person who heads the 9-member working group constituted by IRDAI to study suitability of surety bond issuance by Indian insurers.
a)
G. Srinivasan
b)
D. Nagalakshmi
c)
Roopam Asthana
d)
Neelesh Garg
e)
Hitesh Kotak
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), an autonomous, statutory body tasked with regulating and promoting the insurance in India, has set up a nine member working Group (WG) under G. Srinivasan, director, National Insurance Academy, to look at the possibility of the Indian insurance industry or any other sector to offer Surety Bonds in India.
Who was honored with 2020 International Press Freedom Awards by Committee to Protect Journalists?- a)Shahidul Alam
- b)Mohammad Mosaed
- c)Dapo Olorunyomi
- d)Svetlana Prokopyeva
- e)All the above
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Who was honored with 2020 International Press Freedom Awards by Committee to Protect Journalists?
a)
Shahidul Alam
b)
Mohammad Mosaed
c)
Dapo Olorunyomi
d)
Svetlana Prokopyeva
e)
All the above
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Mira Sharma answered |
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has announced that 4 Journalists, Shahidul Alam from Bangladesh, Mohammad Mosaed from Iran, Dapo Olorunyomi from Nigeria and Svetlana Prokopyeva from Russia will be honoured with the 2020 International Press Freedom Awards for their courageous act. In addition to them lawyer Amal Clooney will be honored with the Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award 2020.
‘Tangams’ are the critically endangered group belongs to which state?- a)Meghalaya
- b)Arunachal Pradesh
- c)Manipur
- d)Sikkim
- e)Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
‘Tangams’ are the critically endangered group belongs to which state?
a)
Meghalaya
b)
Arunachal Pradesh
c)
Manipur
d)
Sikkim
e)
Himachal Pradesh
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Raksha Deshpande answered |
The book titled The Tangams: An Ethnolinguistic Study of the Critically Endangered Group of Arunachal Pradesh was released by Prema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. The book is published by Centre for Endangered Languages (CFEL), Rajiv Gandhi University and Himalayan Publishers, New Delhi.
The 2018 tiger census of which country entered into Guinness Record book as the largest camera trap wildlife survey in the world?- a)India
- b)Sri Lanka
- c)Brazil
- d)France
- e)Uganda
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The 2018 tiger census of which country entered into Guinness Record book as the largest camera trap wildlife survey in the world?
a)
India
b)
Sri Lanka
c)
Brazil
d)
France
e)
Uganda
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Deepika Gupta answered |
4th edition of India’s 2018 Tiger census sets new Guinness World Record for being largest camera trap wildlife survey because the census had installed more cameras to monitor the tigers as compared to other countries. As per the census, in 2018, India had doubled the tiger population before 4 years of the target year, 2022 through the Sankalp Se Siddhi programme. As of now 75 per cent of the global tiger population are in India.
Find the person who has become the first recipient of Gulbenkian prize for humanity.- a)Greta Thunberg
- b)Xiye Bastida
- c)Kallan Benson
- d)John Paul Jose
- e)Lilly Platt
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Find the person who has become the first recipient of Gulbenkian prize for humanity.
a)
Greta Thunberg
b)
Xiye Bastida
c)
Kallan Benson
d)
John Paul Jose
e)
Lilly Platt
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Kajal Desai answered |
A 17 years old climate activist from Sweden namely Greta Thunberg became the first recipient of the inaugural (1st edition) Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, awarded by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. The award in the amount 1 million euro ($1.15 million) recognized her ability to mobilize younger generations for the cause of climate change.
According to world bank’s classifications by Income level 2020-21, India was classified under which category?- a)Low-Income
- b)Upper-Middle-Income
- c)Lower-Middle-Income
- d)High-Income
- e)Lowest-Income
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
According to world bank’s classifications by Income level 2020-21, India was classified under which category?
a)
Low-Income
b)
Upper-Middle-Income
c)
Lower-Middle-Income
d)
High-Income
e)
Lowest-Income
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Krish Nambiar answered |
According to the New World Bank country classifications by income level 2020-2021, India remains in the classification, Lower-Middle-Income Economy. In total 218 countries have been included in this classification. The World Bank classifies countries into four income groups namely: low income, lower-middle income, upper-middle income, and high-income economies. The classifications are updated each year on July 1 and are based on Gross National Income (GNI) per capita in current USD (using the Atlas method exchange rates) of the previous year.
What is the theme of India Ideas Summit 2020 addressed by PM Modi?- a)“Ideas for Inclusive Growth”
- b)“Building a Better Future”
- c)“SDG for Growth”
- d)“Going Forward”
- e)None of the Above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the theme of India Ideas Summit 2020 addressed by PM Modi?
a)
“Ideas for Inclusive Growth”
b)
“Building a Better Future”
c)
“SDG for Growth”
d)
“Going Forward”
e)
None of the Above
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Yashvi Mukherjee answered |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the two days long (July 21-22) virtual India Ideas Summit 2020 which was hosted by US-India Business Council (USIBC) under the theme “Building a Better Future”. The year 2020 marked the 45th anniversary of the formation of the Council.
What is the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India in 2016-18 as per report released by Office of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS)?- a)121
- b)139
- c)147
- d)113
- e)105
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India in 2016-18 as per report released by Office of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS)?
a)
121
b)
139
c)
147
d)
113
e)
105
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Vinod Mehta answered |
In accordance with the “Special Bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India 2016-18”, released by the Office of the Registrar General’s Sample Registration System (SRS), the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has declined to 113 in 2016-18 from 122 in 2015-17 and 130 in 2014-2016 and almost 100 deaths lesser than in the period of 2007-2009.
ISRO set to launch Amazonia – 1 earth observatory satellite on PSLV. The Amazonia – 1 is the satellite belongs to which country?- a)Chile
- b)Israel
- c)Brazil
- d)Egypt
- e)Iran
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
ISRO set to launch Amazonia – 1 earth observatory satellite on PSLV. The Amazonia – 1 is the satellite belongs to which country?
a)
Chile
b)
Israel
c)
Brazil
d)
Egypt
e)
Iran
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Akshat Jain answered |
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Amazonia – 1 onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) as a primary payload by August 2020. Amazonia -1 is Brazil’s first satellite for Earth observation – designed, assembled and tested in Brazil.
Which Indian organization was conferred with ‘Development Marketplace Award 2020’ from World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)?- a)RAHI Foundation
- b)Institute for Human Development
- c)Indian Cancer Society
- d)Citizens Foundation India
- e)Indiability Foundation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Indian organization was conferred with ‘Development Marketplace Award 2020’ from World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)?
a)
RAHI Foundation
b)
Institute for Human Development
c)
Indian Cancer Society
d)
Citizens Foundation India
e)
Indiability Foundation
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Avantika Mukherjee answered |
Institute for Human Development (IHD), an Indian non-profit institution conferred with ‘Development Marketplace Award 2020: Innovations to Address Gender-Based Violence’ from World Bank Group and Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) for the project alcohol, intimate partner violence and household economy: an assessment of liquor ban in Bihar. Apart from India, other 8 non-profit organizations from various countries have received this award.
Name the country which participated in PASSEX naval exercise at Malacca Strait with India to promote understanding in Indian ocean.- a)China
- b)Japan
- c)Sri Lanka
- d)Nepal
- e)Myanmar
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the country which participated in PASSEX naval exercise at Malacca Strait with India to promote understanding in Indian ocean.
a)
China
b)
Japan
c)
Sri Lanka
d)
Nepal
e)
Myanmar
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Tushar Iyer answered |
In order to promote mutual understanding, Indian Navy and Japanese Navy (Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force) have conducted a day long Naval Exercise PASSEX (Passing Exercise) for tactical and communications training, towards the Malacca Strait in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). This was the 15th exercise undertaken by the navies of these two nations in the last three years. The overall content of this PASSEX was goodwill training and to promote understanding.
Which company partnered with National Skill Development Corporation to enhance the digital skills of the country’s youth?- a)Microsoft India
- b)Google India
- c)Facebook India
- d)IBM India
- e)SAP India
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company partnered with National Skill Development Corporation to enhance the digital skills of the country’s youth?
a)
Microsoft India
b)
Google India
c)
Facebook India
d)
IBM India
e)
SAP India
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Bhargavi Singh answered |
The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a not-for-profit public limited company has joined hands with tech giant company Microsoft India Private Limited, a subsidiary of American software company Microsoft Corporation, to enhance the digital skills of the country’s youth. Under this, more than 1 lakh youth will be digitally enabled in the country in the next one year.
The central government has approved special liquidity scheme (SLS) for NBFCs and HFCs through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) recently. Name the company which set up a SPV called SLS Trust to manage the operations.- a)IDBI Capital Markets Limited
- b)HDFC Capital Markets Limited
- c)PNB Capital Markets Limited
- d)IOB Capital Markets Limited
- e)SBI Capital Markets Limited
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
The central government has approved special liquidity scheme (SLS) for NBFCs and HFCs through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) recently. Name the company which set up a SPV called SLS Trust to manage the operations.
a)
IDBI Capital Markets Limited
b)
HDFC Capital Markets Limited
c)
PNB Capital Markets Limited
d)
IOB Capital Markets Limited
e)
SBI Capital Markets Limited
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Saanvi Reddy answered |
Government of India (GoI) has approved a scheme for improving the short-term liquidity position of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs)/housing finance companies (HFCs) through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in the form of Special Liquidity Scheme (SLS) Trust set up by SBI Capital Markets Limited (SBICAP), a subsidiary of the State Bank of India (SBI). Means, SBICAP will manage this operation. In the Budget Speech of 2020-21, it was announced that a mechanism would be devised to provide additional liquidity facility to NBFCs/HFCs over that provided through the Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS). It should be noted that the finances provided to the NFBCs/HFCs under this scheme should be used to repay existing liabilities and not to expand assets.
The world bank and Government of India has signed agreement along with which state to increase access to affordable housing to low income group?- a)Kerala
- b)Tamil Nadu
- c)Karnataka
- d)Andhra Pradesh
- e)Maharashtra
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The world bank and Government of India has signed agreement along with which state to increase access to affordable housing to low income group?
a)
Kerala
b)
Tamil Nadu
c)
Karnataka
d)
Andhra Pradesh
e)
Maharashtra
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Pritam Shah answered |
The World Bank and the government of India signed an agreement along with the Government of Tamil Nadu to help the low-income groups in the state of Tamil Nadu to get access to affordable housing. Agreements signed: – Legal agreements of two projects were signed to strengthen the state’s housing sector policies, institutions, and regulations. First Tamil Nadu Housing Sector Strengthening Programme worth $200 million (Rs 1,510 crore), Tamil Nadu Housing and Habitat Development Project worth $50 million (Rs 377 crore).
India has become the founding member of UN’s ‘Alliance for Poverty eradication’ recently. How many people across the globe has been classified as poor (approx)?- a)2.1 billion
- b)1.7 billion
- c)1.4 billion
- d)3.7 billion
- e)2.9 billion
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
India has become the founding member of UN’s ‘Alliance for Poverty eradication’ recently. How many people across the globe has been classified as poor (approx)?
a)
2.1 billion
b)
1.7 billion
c)
1.4 billion
d)
3.7 billion
e)
2.9 billion
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Shounak Chaudhary answered |
India became a founding member of the United Nation (UN)’s ‘Alliance for Poverty eradication’ launched by Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA). Approximately 2.1 billion people are classified as poor across the globe, among which 767 million are living in extreme poverty. Over 271 million people of India have moved out of poverty between 2006 to 2016, according to the United Nations Development programme.
Which country signed EPC agreement with Pakistan for 700MW Azad Pattan hydel power project on Jhelum river.- a)Russia
- b)Afghanistan
- c)United States
- d)North Korea
- e)China
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country signed EPC agreement with Pakistan for 700MW Azad Pattan hydel power project on Jhelum river.
a)
Russia
b)
Afghanistan
c)
United States
d)
North Korea
e)
China
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Avik Kapoor answered |
Pakistan and Gezhouba Group Company Limited of China signed an Engineer Procurement and Contract (EPC) agreement for the 700 MW Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project on Jhelum River in the Sudhnoti District of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan witnessed the signing in a ceremony in Islamabad. This 1.5 billion USD project is a 2nd power project under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Which ministry launched MANODARPAN initiative recently?- a)Ministry of Home Affairs
- b)Ministry of Human Resource Development
- c)Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- d)Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- e)Ministry of Science and Technology
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which ministry launched MANODARPAN initiative recently?
a)
Ministry of Home Affairs
b)
Ministry of Human Resource Development
c)
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
d)
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
e)
Ministry of Science and Technology
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Divyansh Datta answered |
The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched MANODARPAN initiative of HRD Ministry virtually in New Delhi. The initiative provides psycho-social support to students, teachers and parents and addresses their issues related to mental health and emotional wellbeing.
What will be the mean average global temperature in next 5 years as per report “Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update for 2020-2024” released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?- a)2° Celsius
- b)1.5° Celsius
- c)2.5° Celsius
- d)3° Celsius
- e)3.5° Celsius
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What will be the mean average global temperature in next 5 years as per report “Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update for 2020-2024” released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?
a)
2° Celsius
b)
1.5° Celsius
c)
2.5° Celsius
d)
3° Celsius
e)
3.5° Celsius
|
|
Pritam Shah answered |
The United Nations (UN) weather Agency, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in its “Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update for 2020-2024” has forecasted that the annual mean global temperature are already at least 1 C higher now than during the period from 1850-1900 because of man-made greenhouse emissions and there is a 20% chance that it will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) in at least one year between 2020-2024. Overall, it is very likely to be within the range 0.91 – 1.59°C.
As per RBI financial stability report, Gross NPA of bank may rise to _____ by March 2021.- a)6.25%
- b)14.75%
- c)8.5%
- d)12.5%
- e)5.5%
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
As per RBI financial stability report, Gross NPA of bank may rise to _____ by March 2021.
a)
6.25%
b)
14.75%
c)
8.5%
d)
12.5%
e)
5.5%
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Ipsita Basak answered |
In accordance with the 21st issue of Financial Stability Report (FSR), July 2020 by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released on July 24, 2020, the gross nonperforming assets (GNPA) ratio of all scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) may increase from 8.5% in March 2020 to 12.5% by March 2021 under the baseline scenario; the ratio may escalate to 14.7% under a very severely stressed scenario.
Who authored the book titled ‘A Song of India’?- a)Salman Rushdie
- b)Ruskin Bond
- c)Vikram Seth
- d)Arundhati Roy
- e)Amitav Ghosh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Who authored the book titled ‘A Song of India’?
a)
Salman Rushdie
b)
Ruskin Bond
c)
Vikram Seth
d)
Arundhati Roy
e)
Amitav Ghosh
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Samarth Gupta answered |
The book titled ‘A Song of India’ authored by Ruskin Bond to be released on July 20, 2020, which will mark the 70th year of the author’s literary career. The book is the 4th instalment in his memoir series (a written record of a person’s own life and experiences). The book portrays his unknown life before he became a successful author. It is published by Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House India.
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