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- What rate of cap has been imposed by NPCI on each of the Third Party App Provider (TPAP) over the total volume of transaction done via UPI?
A) 30%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 20%
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Option A
Explanation:The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has imposed a cap of 30 percent of the total volume of transactions processed in UPI, on all the Third Party App Provider (TPAP). This will be with effect from January 1, 2021
- World Town Planning Day (World Urbanism Day) is held every year on__________
A) 6 November
B) 8 November
C) 7 November
D) 5 November
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Option B
Explanation:The World Urbanism Day, also known as “World Town Planning Day”, is celebrated on 8 November globally, to recognise and promote the role of planning in creating livable communities.
- The Best Of India Short Film Festival 2020 as been won by Vidya Balan starer ‘Natkhat’ and has thus become eligible for the Oscar nominations 2020. Who is the director of the film?
A) Guneet Monga
B) Ronnie Screwvala
C) Vidya Balan
D) Shaan Vyas
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Option D
Explanation:The Indian film ‘Natkhat’, starring and co-produced by Vidya Balan, has won top prize at the third edition of Best Of India Short Film Festival 2020. By winning the festival, the film has become eligible for 2021 Oscar qualification. The film has been directed by Shaan Vyas and co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Vdya Balan.
- Government has made FASTags mandatory for all the vehicles, including the old ones sold before December 2017, with effect from __________
A) 1 December 2020
B) 1 April 2021
C) 1 January 2021
D) 1 March 2021
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Option C
Explanation:The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification that FASTags will become mandatory for all four-wheelers, including old vehicles, from January 1, 2021.
- Centre has renamed the Ministry of Shipping. What is the new name?
A) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
B) Ministry of Ports and Shipbuilding
C) Ministry of Shipbuilding and Waterways
D) Ministry of Water Transport
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Option A
Explanation:The Government of India has decided to rename the Ministry of Shipping as the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
- When is the National Legal Services Day observed in India?
A) 8 November
B) 9 November
C) 7 November
D) 5 November
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Option B
Explanation:In India, 09 November is celebrated as “National Legal Services Day” every year by all Legal Services Authorities, to commemorate the enactment of the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 .
- What was the profession of Sudarshan Rattan, who has passed recently?
A) Filmmaker
B) Author
C) Journalist
D) Classical Singer
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Option A
Explanation:Bollywood filmmaker Sudarshan Rattan, who was known for his 1986 film Manav Hatya, starring Madhuri Dixit and Shekhar Suman has passed away due to COVID-19.
- A Valid FASTag has been made mandatory for getting a new third party insurance. This will be made applicable with effect from which date?
A) 1 December 2021
B) 1 January 2021
C) 1 April 2021
D) 1 March 2021
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Option C
Explanation: A valid FASTag will also be mandatory while getting a new third party insurance. For this governmnet has made an amendment in FORM 51 (certificate of Insurance), wherein the details of FASTag ID shall be captured. This shall be applicable w.e.f. April 1, 2021.
- PM Modi has recently inaugurated the Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel ‘Voyage Symphony’ in which state?
A) Kerala
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Gujarat
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Option D
Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 November 2020, launched Ropax ferry service between Ghogha (Bhavnagar) and Hazira (near Surat) in Gujarat, which was inaugurated via video-conferencing. The Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel ‘Voyage Symphony’ will reduce the nearly 370 km road distance between the two places to 90 km by sea route.
- Who is the current Minister of State (IC) in Shipping Ministry?
A) Parshottam Rupala
B) Mansukh L. Mandaviya
C) Hardeep Singh Puri
D) D. V. Sadananda Gowda
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Option B
Explanation:Mansukh L. Mandaviya, currently holds the portfolio as Minister of State (Independent Charge).
