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- NPCI has launched a UPI-based new digital payment solution that will work using voucher for a specific purpose or activity via SMS or QR code. The name of this new solution is _____________
A) e-DHAN
B) e-KUBER
C) e-RUPI
D) e-PAISA
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Option C
Explanation:National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an innovative digital solution – ‘e-RUPI’ in association with the Department of Financial Services (DFS), National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), and partner banks. e-RUPI is a type of payment voucher with a one-time payment mechanism. It is built on the UPI platform. Government or Corporate entities would create e-RUPI vouchers through their partner banks and share this e-RUPI with the beneficiaries for a specific purpose or activity via SMS or QR code. The beneficiaries will be identified using their mobile numbers.
- Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
A) Ukraine
B) Armenia
C) Turkey
D) Lebanon
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Option B
Explanation:Nikol Pashinyan has been re-appointed as the prime minister of Armenia by the President Armen Sarkissian on August 02, 2021.
- Who is the author of the book ‘In An Ideal World’?
A) Kunal Basu
B) Dipak K. Das
C) Amitav Ghosh
D) Arnab Ray
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Option A
Explanation: Renowned Indian author of English fiction, Kunal Basu has announced his new novel titled ‘In An Ideal World’.
- ‘SIM Binding’ is a new feature, launched by which bank for its mobile banking customers?
A) ICICI Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Punjab National Bank
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Option C
Explanation: India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a new and enhanced security feature for its YONO and YONO Lite apps, called ‘SIM Binding’, to protect customers from various digital frauds.
- Min Aung Hlaing has taken charge as the Prime Minister of which country?
A) Bangladesh
B) Laos
C) Thailand
D) Myanmar
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Option D
Explanation: The Chief of the Myanmar military, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has taken over as the interim prime minister of the country on August 01, 2021.
- The 105 years old Man Kaur, who has passed away recently, was associated with which sports event?
A) Shooting
B) Sprinting
C) Badminton
D) Hockey
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Option B
Explanation: Multiple World Masters Athletics Championship gold medallist, Man Kaur, has passed away. She was 105. The Centenarian sprinter from Patiala, Punjab, started as an athlete at the age of 93.
