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Which state has launched ‘Ektu Khelo, Ektu Padho’(Play little, Study little’) initiative for school children?- a)Assam
- b)Tripura
- c)Meghalaya
- d)Nagaland
- e)Sikkim
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which state has launched ‘Ektu Khelo, Ektu Padho’(Play little, Study little’) initiative for school children?
a)
Assam
b)
Tripura
c)
Meghalaya
d)
Nagaland
e)
Sikkim
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Nilanjan Banerjee answered |
Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath informed that, ‘Ektu Khelo, Ektu Padho’(Play little, Study little’), an initiative for school students upto class VIII will be launched on June 25.
Who inaugurated ‘Aatma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan’, the largest employment generating program in the country?- a)Prakash Javadekar
- b)Nitin Gadkari
- c)Narendra Modi
- d)Amit Shah
- e)Nirmala Sitharaman
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who inaugurated ‘Aatma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan’, the largest employment generating program in the country?
a)
Prakash Javadekar
b)
Nitin Gadkari
c)
Narendra Modi
d)
Amit Shah
e)
Nirmala Sitharaman
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Anaya Patel answered |
Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Yojana was inaugurated by Shri Narendra Modi through video conferencing for migrant workers of Uttarpradesh. The local entrepreneurship will be promoted along with providing employment opportunities to migrant workers. This is the largest employment generating program in the country which provided employment to about 1.25 crore people in Uttar Pradesh.
1. Belinda ---- (sleep) when we came home.Correct answer is 'was sleeping'. Can you explain this answer?
1. Belinda ---- (sleep) when we came home.
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Anoushka Datta answered |
Explanation:
The correct answer is 'was sleeping'. This is because of the following reasons:
- The sentence is in the past tense, which means that the action happened in the past.
- The verb 'sleep' is an action that takes time to complete, so it is in the progressive form.
- The word 'when' indicates that the action was already in progress before we arrived.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Belinda was sleeping when we came home."
In summary, the past continuous tense is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb 'was' or 'were' followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
The correct answer is 'was sleeping'. This is because of the following reasons:
- The sentence is in the past tense, which means that the action happened in the past.
- The verb 'sleep' is an action that takes time to complete, so it is in the progressive form.
- The word 'when' indicates that the action was already in progress before we arrived.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Belinda was sleeping when we came home."
In summary, the past continuous tense is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past. It is formed by using the auxiliary verb 'was' or 'were' followed by the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
The Serum Institute of India has signed agreement with UNICEF & GAVI to supply Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) to low income countries. Where is SII located?- a)Pune
- b)Gurugram
- c)Hyderabad
- d)Noida
- e)New Delhi
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Serum Institute of India has signed agreement with UNICEF & GAVI to supply Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) to low income countries. Where is SII located?
a)
Pune
b)
Gurugram
c)
Hyderabad
d)
Noida
e)
New Delhi
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Anaya Patel answered |
The Pune based Serum Institute of India (SII), leading manufacturer of immunobiological drugs and vaccines signs a new supply agreement with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Vaccine alliance Gavi’s procurement partner to supply Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) to low income countries all over the world.
The credit rating agency Moody’s has predicted India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to contract by _______ in fiscal 2021.- a)4.5%
- b)3.5%
- c)5%
- d)3%
- e)4%
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
The credit rating agency Moody’s has predicted India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to contract by _______ in fiscal 2021.
a)
4.5%
b)
3.5%
c)
5%
d)
3%
e)
4%
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Anaya Patel answered |
Rating agency Moody’s expects India’s real Gross Domestic Product(GDP) to contract by 4% in fiscal 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdown measures. India’s foreign-currency and local-currency long-term issuer ratings have been downgraded to Baa3 from Baa2. Meanwhile India’s local-currency senior unsecured rating was also reduced to Baa3 from Baa2, and its short-term local currency rating to Prime(P)-3 from P-2. The outlook remains negative.
Which is the 1st country in the world that runs Double-Stack Container train in OHE electrified region?- a)United States
- b)Japan
- c)India
- d)China
- e)Germany
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which is the 1st country in the world that runs Double-Stack Container train in OHE electrified region?
a)
United States
b)
Japan
c)
India
d)
China
e)
Germany
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Suresh Khanna answered |
Indian railways created a benchmark by setting a new world history on the successful running of the first Double-decker Container Train with a contact wire of 7.57-metre height on its high reach pantograph in the high rise Over Head Equipment (OHE) electrified territory on the western railway from Palanpur and Botad stations in Gujarat.
The Expert Committees on Rationalisation of Film Media Units and on Review of Autonomous Bodies submitted its report to Minister of Information and broadcasting recently. Who heads the committee?- a)Amit Khare
- b)Rajiv Kumar
- c)Bimal Julka
- d)Anupam Kher
- e)Sanjay Dhotre
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Expert Committees on Rationalisation of Film Media Units and on Review of Autonomous Bodies submitted its report to Minister of Information and broadcasting recently. Who heads the committee?
a)
Amit Khare
b)
Rajiv Kumar
c)
Bimal Julka
d)
Anupam Kher
e)
Sanjay Dhotre
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Pallavi Chakraborty answered |
Expert Committees on Rationalisation/Closure/Merger of Film Media Units, and on Review of Autonomous Bodies under the aegis of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) submitted their report to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar during a meet in New Delhi. Both committees were headed by Bimal Julka for rationalisation and professionalisation of film institutes.
Which ministry has released the e-booklet titled ‘One Year of Modi 2.0 – Towards A Self-Reliant India’?- a)Ministry of Human Resource and Development
- b)Ministry of Home Affairs
- c)Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- d)Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- e)Ministry of Science and Technology
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which ministry has released the e-booklet titled ‘One Year of Modi 2.0 – Towards A Self-Reliant India’?
a)
Ministry of Human Resource and Development
b)
Ministry of Home Affairs
c)
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
d)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
e)
Ministry of Science and Technology
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Anil Kumar answered |
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Sushant Singh Rajput who is in news recently is a renowned _______.- a)Freedom Fighter
- b)Lawyer
- c)Politician
- d)Cricketer
- e)Actor
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Sushant Singh Rajput who is in news recently is a renowned _______.
a)
Freedom Fighter
b)
Lawyer
c)
Politician
d)
Cricketer
e)
Actor
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Nikita Singh answered |
Sushant Singh Rajput, 34-year-old actor committed suicide & found dead at his home in Bandra, Mumbai. He was born on 16th January 1986 in Patna, Bihar. He promoted the Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog which was launched on 8th March 2018. He acted as M.S Dhoni in “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story” in 2016.
Name the longest expressway of India, which is likely to be completed by 2021.- a)Yamuna Expressway
- b)Delhi–Meerut Expressway
- c)Himalayan Expressway
- d)Purvanchal Expressway
- e)Belghoria Expressway
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the longest expressway of India, which is likely to be completed by 2021.
a)
Yamuna Expressway
b)
Delhi–Meerut Expressway
c)
Himalayan Expressway
d)
Purvanchal Expressway
e)
Belghoria Expressway
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Anaya Patel answered |
Purvanchal Expressway: India’s longest expressway –in Uttar Pradesh is likely to be completed by the end of the year. The foundation stone of the Purvanchal Expressway project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Azamgarh, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in July 2018.
Which country has awarded Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Contract of 500 MW Solar Park to NTPC?- a)Ivory Coast
- b)Guinea
- c)Niger
- d)Senegal
- e)Mali
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country has awarded Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Contract of 500 MW Solar Park to NTPC?
a)
Ivory Coast
b)
Guinea
c)
Niger
d)
Senegal
e)
Mali
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Anaya Patel answered |
The Republic of Mali awarded the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for the development of a 500 MW solar park in Mali to NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited).
Who has received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate?- a)Rattan Lal
- b)Nishant K. Sinha
- c)Asha Sahu
- d)J.K.Thakur
- e)Shinogi K.C
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate?
a)
Rattan Lal
b)
Nishant K. Sinha
c)
Asha Sahu
d)
J.K.Thakur
e)
Shinogi K.C
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Anaya Patel answered |
76-year-old Indian-American Soil scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal received the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate (250,000 USD – Rs. 1.89 crore) for developing and mainstreaming a soil centric approach to increase food production that conserves natural resources and mitigates climate change. He was born in 1944 in Karyal, West Punjab, India.
Which is the most expensive Indian city as per 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020 released by Mercer (Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world)?- a)New Delhi
- b)Chennai
- c)Mumbai
- d)Bengaluru
- e)Kolkata
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which is the most expensive Indian city as per 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020 released by Mercer (Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world)?
a)
New Delhi
b)
Chennai
c)
Mumbai
d)
Bengaluru
e)
Kolkata
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Abhishek Saha answered |
Mercer released its 26th Annual Cost of Living Survey 2020. From India, Mumbai city has been ranked 60th most expensive city globally and also 19th in Asia. Mumbai is the only Indian city ranked in the top 100. Hongkong tops the list globally. Hong Kong is the most expensive city of the world, followed by Ashgabat and Tokyo.
Which organization is organizing the “My Life, My Yoga” (Jeevan Yoga) contest along with AYUSH ministry?- a)Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
- b)Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
- c)Sahitya Akademi
- d)Indian Council for Cultural Relations
- e)National school for Culture
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organization is organizing the “My Life, My Yoga” (Jeevan Yoga) contest along with AYUSH ministry?
a)
Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
b)
Nehru Memorial Museum and Library
c)
Sahitya Akademi
d)
Indian Council for Cultural Relations
e)
National school for Culture
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Anaya Patel answered |
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi during his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation announced the “My Life – My Yoga” (Jeevan Yoga) Video Blogging Contest, as one of the activities related to the observation of the 6th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21st, 2020. The contest being organized by the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is open for participants from all countries.
Find the 1st private company which has sent astronauts into the space.- a)AirLaunch
- b)SpaceX
- c)KinetX
- d)Blue Origin
- e)Astra
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Find the 1st private company which has sent astronauts into the space.
a)
AirLaunch
b)
SpaceX
c)
KinetX
d)
Blue Origin
e)
Astra
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|
Raza Great answered |
Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX, made history on Saturday when its Crew Dragon capsule safely reached space carrying two NASA astronauts. It was the first time a private company had put a human into orbit
Which country has signed agreement with Italy to demarcate maritime boundaries?- a)Greece
- b)Bosnia
- c)Croatia
- d)Turkey
- e)Albania
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country has signed agreement with Italy to demarcate maritime boundaries?
a)
Greece
b)
Bosnia
c)
Croatia
d)
Turkey
e)
Albania
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|
Abc Xyz answered |
Greece and Italy signed an agreement tuesday demarcating their maritime boundarie, amid tension in the mediterian region over right to natural resources.
The agreement signed at the foreign ministery during the visit to athens by italian foreign minister
luigi Di Maio,tackeld an issue that had between pending for
40 years, greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in statement .
"Today is a good day. for Greek, Italy, Europe and the entire mediterrian", Mitsotakis said, adding that the deal meets
meets international law and the united nation convention
on the law of the sea.
Greec foreign minister Nikes Dendias said after signing the deal with Maio. "Today is the historic day ".
The agreement signed at the foreign ministery during the visit to athens by italian foreign minister
luigi Di Maio,tackeld an issue that had between pending for
40 years, greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in statement .
"Today is a good day. for Greek, Italy, Europe and the entire mediterrian", Mitsotakis said, adding that the deal meets
meets international law and the united nation convention
on the law of the sea.
Greec foreign minister Nikes Dendias said after signing the deal with Maio. "Today is the historic day ".
Who authored the book titled ‘Klara and the Sun’?- a)Kazuo Ishiguro
- b)Bob Dylan
- c)Alice Munro
- d)Peter Handke
- e)Olga Tokerczuk
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who authored the book titled ‘Klara and the Sun’?
a)
Kazuo Ishiguro
b)
Bob Dylan
c)
Alice Munro
d)
Peter Handke
e)
Olga Tokerczuk
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Anaya Patel answered |
Nobel Prize winner (2017) Kazuo Ishiguro (Japan born british author) will release his new novel ‘Klara and the Sun’ & will be published by Faber & Faber in the United Kingdom, Alfred A. Knopf in the United States and Knopf in Canada on March 2, 2021. This is the first novel by him since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Who is the only cricket player featured in Forbes’ top 100 highest paid athletes of 2020 (list topped by Roger Federer)?- a)MS Dhoni
- b)Chris Gayle
- c)Virat Kohli
- d)Rohit Sharma
- e)Steve Smith
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the only cricket player featured in Forbes’ top 100 highest paid athletes of 2020 (list topped by Roger Federer)?
a)
MS Dhoni
b)
Chris Gayle
c)
Virat Kohli
d)
Rohit Sharma
e)
Steve Smith
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Anaya Patel answered |
Virat Kohli, Indian Cricket Team Captain becomes the only cricketer and the only Indian to feature in the Forbes’ Top 100 highest paid athletes of 2020.Kohli ranked 66 with Forbes Magazine estimated earnings of around 26 million USD (24 million from endorsements and 2 million from salary/winnings). Tennis player Roger Federer Tops the list for the first time with estimated earnings 106.3 million USD. Cristiano Ronaldo stands 2nd with the estimated value of 105 million USD & Lionel Messi dropped to 3rd rank in 2020 with 104 million USD.
Which bank has approved to provide 2nd loan of $750 million to India under COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility (CRF)?- 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 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which bank has approved to provide 2nd loan of $750 million to India under COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility (CRF)?
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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Vinod Mehta answered |
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved a 2nd loan of USD 750 million to India under the bank’s USD 10 billion COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility (CRF); this loan is co-financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to assist India to fight against COVID-19 & its impact on poor. The loan aims to strengthen India’s economic aid for businesses, expand social safety nets for the needy & the health care systems.
Which ministry has partnered with TCS iON to offer free online career skills training through NCS portal?- a)Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- b)Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- c)Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- d)Ministry of Labour and Employment
- e)Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which ministry has partnered with TCS iON to offer free online career skills training through NCS portal?
a)
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
b)
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
c)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
d)
Ministry of Labour and Employment
e)
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Amrutha Kapoor answered |
The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment in partnership with TCS iON offers free online career skills training through the National Career Service (NCS) project to enhance the corporate etiquette, interpersonal skills, presentation skills and other softs skills of the job-seekers. NCS in partnership with HireMee, online assessment and hiring service provider, offers creation of video profiles for job-seekers.
World bank has granted Rs. 1950 cr to which state to combat COVID-19?- a)Punjab
- b)Maharashtra
- c)West Bengal
- d)Arunachal Pradesh
- e)Gujarat
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
World bank has granted Rs. 1950 cr to which state to combat COVID-19?
a)
Punjab
b)
Maharashtra
c)
West Bengal
d)
Arunachal Pradesh
e)
Gujarat
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|
Vinod Mehta answered |
According to the Chief Minister (CM) of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee, the World Bank (WB) has granted loan worth of Rs. 1,950 crores to the state for tackling coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and developmental work.
Wajid Khan who passed away recently is a renowned _______.- a)Lawyer
- b)Architect
- c)Stunt man
- d)Athlete
- e)Music Director
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Wajid Khan who passed away recently is a renowned _______.
a)
Lawyer
b)
Architect
c)
Stunt man
d)
Athlete
e)
Music Director
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Nandita Saha answered |
Music Director Wajid Khan, of the popular duo Sajid-Wajid, known for his compositions for Salman Khan’s popular movies such as ‘Wanted’, the ‘Dabangg’ and ‘Ek Tha Tiger’, passed away at the age of 42 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Wajid Khan was the brother of music director Sajid Khan.
Who is the 1st Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020?- a)Gulzar
- b)Prasoon Joshi
- c)Javed Ahktar
- d)Kaifi Azmi
- e)Sahir Ludhianvi
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who is the 1st Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020?
a)
Gulzar
b)
Prasoon Joshi
c)
Javed Ahktar
d)
Kaifi Azmi
e)
Sahir Ludhianvi
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Anaya Patel answered |
Javed Ahktar, renowned poet, lyricist and writer became the first Indian to receive the Richard Dawkins Award 2020 for critical thinking, holding religious principles up to scrutiny, advancing human progress and humanist values.
Who has become the 1st female president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 233-years (with effect from October 1, 2021)?- a)Heather Knight
- b)Kate Cross
- c)Clare Connor
- d)Georgia Elwiss
- e)Katherine Brunt
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Who has become the 1st female president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 233-years (with effect from October 1, 2021)?
a)
Heather Knight
b)
Kate Cross
c)
Clare Connor
d)
Georgia Elwiss
e)
Katherine Brunt
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Former England Women Cricket Captain Clare Connor (43-year-old), an all-rounder, becomes the 1st female president of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 233 years. Her tenure will begin on October 1, 2021, and will end on September 30, 2022. She will succeed Kumar Sangakkara.
Name the robot which was launched by central railways to boost the screening and surveillance of passengers.- a)Captain Amar
- b)Captain Ram
- c)Captain Aswanth
- d)Captain Samarth
- e)Captain Arjun
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the robot which was launched by central railways to boost the screening and surveillance of passengers.
a)
Captain Amar
b)
Captain Ram
c)
Captain Aswanth
d)
Captain Samarth
e)
Captain Arjun
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|
Ameya Banerjee answered |
The Railway Protection Force of Central Railway (CR), Pune division, Maharashtra launched a Robotic ‘Captain Arjun’ (Always be Responsible and Just Use to be Nice) to intensify the screening and surveillance of passengers. It was launched online by Arun Kumar, Director General (RPF), Railway Board in the presence of Sanjeev Mittal, General Manager, Central Railway, among others The BrainChild behind this innovation is Alok Bohra DIG/RPF, Central Railway.
‘COVID-19 Technology Access Pool’ (C-Tap) was launched by WHO for equal access to life-saving technology around the world. How many countries supported C-Tap (till May 29, 2020)?- a)56
- b)49
- c)42
- d)28
- e)35
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
‘COVID-19 Technology Access Pool’ (C-Tap) was launched by WHO for equal access to life-saving technology around the world. How many countries supported C-Tap (till May 29, 2020)?
a)
56
b)
49
c)
42
d)
28
e)
35
|
|
Poonam Reddy answered |
The COVID-19 (Technology) Access Pool or C-TAP which was mooted by President Carlos Alvarado of Costa Rica has been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) during an event co-hosted by WHO and Costa Rica on May 29, 2020 at Geneva, Switzerland. This was launched after 35 countries and multiple international partners and institutions have signed for this pool to support it. Countries that have supported C-TAP till May 29, 2020: 35.
The FOREX reserve of India crossed $________ for the 1st time as per RBI data (in June 2020).- a)600 billion
- b)450 billion
- c)500 billion
- d)550 billion
- e)400 billion
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The FOREX reserve of India crossed $________ for the 1st time as per RBI data (in June 2020).
a)
600 billion
b)
450 billion
c)
500 billion
d)
550 billion
e)
400 billion
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Kiran Reddy answered |
In accordance with the weekly statistical data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign reserves crossed the $500 billion mark as the nation had forex reserves of $501.7 billion as of June 5, 2020 a rise of $8.22 billion in a week. India’s forex reserves comprise foreign currency assets (FCAs), gold reserves, special drawing rights (SDRs), and India’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tillari forest area which was declared as conservative reserve is located in which state?- a)Odisha
- b)West Bengal
- c)Gujarat
- d)Maharashtra
- e)Tamil Nadu
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Tillari forest area which was declared as conservative reserve is located in which state?
a)
Odisha
b)
West Bengal
c)
Gujarat
d)
Maharashtra
e)
Tamil Nadu
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Shreya Desai answered |
Maharashtra forest department declared the 29.53 square kilometre Tillari forest area in Dodamarg and Sawantwadi range in coastal Sindhudurg district as a conservation reserve area. The Tilari ecosystem breeds tiger population and serves as the source population for the Sahyadri tiger reserve.
What is the rank of India in “Countries Global Ranking of Startup Ecosystem 2020” report released by StartupBlink (topped by United States)?- a)23
- b)17
- c)6
- d)35
- e)41
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the rank of India in “Countries Global Ranking of Startup Ecosystem 2020” report released by StartupBlink (topped by United States)?
a)
23
b)
17
c)
6
d)
35
e)
41
|
|
Bhargavi Singh answered |
In accordance with the “Countries Global Ranking of Startup Ecosystem 2020” by global innovation mapping and research company StartupBlink, India ranked at 23rd position, a drop of 6 places from 17th position in 2019. The ranking has been topped by the United States (US), followed by the United Kingdom (UK), and Israel at 2nd and 3rd position.
Which organization released report titled “Inclusion and Education: All Means All”?- a)UNICEF
- b)IMF
- c)UNESCO
- d)WEF
- e)WHO
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which organization released report titled “Inclusion and Education: All Means All”?
a)
UNICEF
b)
IMF
c)
UNESCO
d)
WEF
e)
WHO
|
|
Aarya Choudhary answered |
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Team launched its 2020 Report on “Inclusion and Education: All Means All”, assessing the progress towards the Sustainable Developments Goal 4 on education and other SDG agendas related to education.
Who chairs the committee restructured by IBBI for Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation process?- a)Uday Kotak
- b)Ajay Piramal
- c)Ashish Kumar
- d)M.V. Nair
- e)Ashu Suyash
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Who chairs the committee restructured by IBBI for Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation process?
a)
Uday Kotak
b)
Ajay Piramal
c)
Ashish Kumar
d)
M.V. Nair
e)
Ashu Suyash
|
|
Madhurima Khanna answered |
In pursuance of regulation 3 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) advisory committee regulation 2017, the IBBI board has restructured an advisory committee on Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation process by including four new members. The new 14-member committee, formed in August 2017, will be chaired by Uday Kotak, the Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Name the Indian NGO which has won the Biodiversity award 2020 presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.- a)Kutumb Foundation
- b)Deccan Development Society
- c)Self Employed Women's Association
- d)Sayfty social society
- e)Socio Economic and Educational Development Society
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Indian NGO which has won the Biodiversity award 2020 presented by Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
a)
Kutumb Foundation
b)
Deccan Development Society
c)
Self Employed Women's Association
d)
Sayfty social society
e)
Socio Economic and Educational Development Society
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Mayank Kumar answered |
The Deccan Development Society (DDS), Hyderabad Based non-governmental organisation won the Biodiversity award 2020 and a grant of 40000 Euros (approx. Rs. 35 Lakhs) of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation for the contribution of DDS women in rehabilitation of degraded lands and to promote biodiversity.
In accordance with cabinet approval the urban and multi-state cooperative banks will function under the supervision of which organization?- a)Finance Commission (FC)
- b)National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog
- c)Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- d)National Development Council (NDC)
- e)Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
In accordance with cabinet approval the urban and multi-state cooperative banks will function under the supervision of which organization?
a)
Finance Commission (FC)
b)
National Institution for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog
c)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
d)
National Development Council (NDC)
e)
Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB)
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Nishanth Jain answered |
The Cabinet has approved an ordinance to bring nearly 1,482 urban and 58 multi state cooperative banks under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) supervision. Therefore, RBI’s power applied to scheduled banks, will now apply for cooperative banks as well. This information has been revealed by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar.
How many people fell into acute food insecurity (approx) since February 2020 as per Rome based FAO report?- a)20 million
- b)55 million
- c)40 million
- d)45 million
- e)30 million
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How many people fell into acute food insecurity (approx) since February 2020 as per Rome based FAO report?
a)
20 million
b)
55 million
c)
40 million
d)
45 million
e)
30 million
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Shanaya Bajaj answered |
Almost 45 million people were pushed into acute food insecurity since February 2020 because of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)..
Which Indian writer has won 2020 Commonwealth short story prize (for Asia region) for the story “The Great Indian Tee and Snakes”?- a)Varsha Adalja
- b)Meena Alexander
- c)Kritika Pandey
- d)Smita Agarwal
- e)Samina Ali
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Indian writer has won 2020 Commonwealth short story prize (for Asia region) for the story “The Great Indian Tee and Snakes”?
a)
Varsha Adalja
b)
Meena Alexander
c)
Kritika Pandey
d)
Smita Agarwal
e)
Samina Ali
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Rishabh Sen answered |
Kritika Pandey, a 29-year-old Indian Writer from Ranchi, was announced as the winner of regional award for Asia in 2020 Commonwealth short story prize for her story “The Great Indian Tee and Snakes” – about love in an age of hatred and prejudice.
Which company has won the world’s largest solar contract worth $6 billion recently?- a)Vestas India
- b)Adani Green Energy Limited
- c)Orient Green Power Ltd
- d)Suzlon Energy Limited
- e)Regen Powertech Pvt Ltd
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which company has won the world’s largest solar contract worth $6 billion recently?
a)
Vestas India
b)
Adani Green Energy Limited
c)
Orient Green Power Ltd
d)
Suzlon Energy Limited
e)
Regen Powertech Pvt Ltd
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Tanishq Rane answered |
Gautam Adani led Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has won one of world’s largest solar contract from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 8 GW of solar projects along with a commitment to establish 2 GW of additional solar cell and module manufacturing capacity at cost of ₹45,000 crore or $6 bilion, creating 4 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
India has joined an initiative namely Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) recently as a founding member. GPAI will be supported by Secretariat, to be hosted by which organisation?- a)World Trade Organization (WTO)
- b)World Health Organization (WHO)
- c)United Nations Organization (UNO)
- d)Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- e)International Labour Organization (ILO)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
India has joined an initiative namely Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) recently as a founding member. GPAI will be supported by Secretariat, to be hosted by which organisation?
a)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
b)
World Health Organization (WHO)
c)
United Nations Organization (UNO)
d)
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
e)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Zara Khan answered |
India has joined the first-of-its-type initiative namely Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) as a founding member to support responsible and human-centric development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With this, India became the 15th founding member of GPAI which also include the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU), Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, and Singapore for launch of GPAI. GPAI will be supported by a Secretariat, to be hosted by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France as well as by two Centers of Expertise- one each in Montreal, Canada and Paris.
Shobha Sekhar who received “Order of Australia” medal is a renowned _______.- a)Actor
- b)Lawyer
- c)Banker
- d)Architect
- e)Musician
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Shobha Sekhar who received “Order of Australia” medal is a renowned _______.
a)
Actor
b)
Lawyer
c)
Banker
d)
Architect
e)
Musician
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Divyansh Ghosh answered |
Indian Musician Shobha Sekhar, the founder of Kalakruthi a music organisation in Australia receives the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 for her service to Indian music and dance.
What is the revised turnover limit of Medium enterprises as per approval of union cabinet recently?- a)100 crore
- b)150 crore
- c)50 crore
- d)250 crore
- e)200 crore
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the revised turnover limit of Medium enterprises as per approval of union cabinet recently?
a)
100 crore
b)
150 crore
c)
50 crore
d)
250 crore
e)
200 crore
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Kunal Das answered |
Union Cabinet has approved the upward revision of MSME definition and modalities/ road map for laying down effective implementation mechanism under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package. Following are the revisions:
The Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020 is “Food Safety, everyone’s business”. The day was celebrated every year on ______.- a)June 4
- b)June 8
- c)June 7
- d)June 10
- e)June 6
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020 is “Food Safety, everyone’s business”. The day was celebrated every year on ______.
a)
June 4
b)
June 8
c)
June 7
d)
June 10
e)
June 6
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Akshara Chavan answered |
The Second World Food Safety Day was celebrated to promote actions that support food security, human health, agriculture and sustainable development and prevent, detect and manage foodborne diseases. The First World Food Safety Day was celebrated on 7th June 2019. The Theme of World Food Safety Day 2020 remains the same as the theme of 2019 “Food Safety, everyone’s business”.
Which country ranked top in 32nd edition of World Competitiveness Index 2020 prepared by International Institute for Management and Development (IMD) (India – 43rd)?- a)Iceland
- b)Morocco
- c)Switzerland
- d)Denmark
- e)Singapore
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Which country ranked top in 32nd edition of World Competitiveness Index 2020 prepared by International Institute for Management and Development (IMD) (India – 43rd)?
a)
Iceland
b)
Morocco
c)
Switzerland
d)
Denmark
e)
Singapore
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Aashna Singh answered |
According to the 32nd edition of edition of World Competitiveness Index 2020, which ranked performance of 63 economies across the globe, prepared by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management and Development (IMD)’s World Competitiveness Center (WCC), the Indian economy remained at 43rd position this year.
Find the Indian NGO which has won the World Health Organization’s ‘World No Tobacco Day Award 2020’.- a)Ya_All
- b)Goonj
- c)Katha
- d)Childline India
- e)SEEDS
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Find the Indian NGO which has won the World Health Organization’s ‘World No Tobacco Day Award 2020’.
a)
Ya_All
b)
Goonj
c)
Katha
d)
Childline India
e)
SEEDS
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Anmol Jain answered |
The World Health Organization(WHO) has accorded the World No Tobacco Day Award 2020 to Socio-Economic and Educational Development Society (SEEDS), an Indian non-governmental organization(NGO), one among the 3 SouthEast Asian Region awardees, for its efforts to ban pan masala, gutkha, e-cigarettes and hookah in Bihar and Jharkhand.
Union cabinet has approved creation of which body to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure.- a)IN-ISRo
- b)IN-NSIl
- c)IN-WSL
- d)IN-SPACe
- e)IN-PPP
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Union cabinet has approved creation of which body to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure.
a)
IN-ISRo
b)
IN-NSIl
c)
IN-WSL
d)
IN-SPACe
e)
IN-PPP
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Keerthana Shah answered |
Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure. This is part of reforms aimed at giving a boost to private sector participation in the entire range of space activities.
The last Satellite of BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) was launched recently. The BDS belongs to which country?- a)Japan
- b)China
- c)Tibet
- d)South Korea
- e)Thailand
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The last Satellite of BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) was launched recently. The BDS belongs to which country?
a)
Japan
b)
China
c)
Tibet
d)
South Korea
e)
Thailand
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Sandeep Nambiar answered |
China has successfully launched the last Satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which is a rival for the Global Positioning System (GPS) of the US, to become a major space power. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch center in Sichuan Province.
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