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What is the rank of India in the Henley Passport Index 2020?
A) 93
B) 78
C) 84
D) 69

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Option C
Explanation: The Henley Passport Index 2020 was released by Henley & Partners, based on the exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The Indian passport has dropped 2 places to be ranked at 84th position in the Henley Passport Index 2020. India shares its position with Mauritania and Tajikistan, where passport holders can travel visa-free to 58 destinations.
What is the estimated growth rate of India’s GDP for FY20 according to the latest prediction by the World Bank?
A) 5%
B) 5.8%
C) 6.1%
D) 4.9%

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Option A
Explanation: World Bank (WB) released its January 2020 Global Economic Prospects report on 08 January 2020. The WB report has cuts India’s GDP growth for financial year 2020-21 to 5% from its previous estimate of 6 percent. Also, for fiscal 2021-22, GDP projection has come down to 5.8 percent,
When is the World Hindi Day celebrated globally?
A) 9 January
B) 8 January
C) 12 January
D) 10 January

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Option D
Explanation: The World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on 10 January since 2006 to create awareness for the promotion of Hindi in the world, to introduce Hindi as an international language among other things.
Name the bank which has launched the Residential Builder Finance with Buyer Guarantee (RBBG) scheme to safeguard home buyers financially
A) Canara Bank
B) Punjab National Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) HDFC Bank

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Option C
Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced Residential Builder Finance with Buyer Guarantee (RBBG) scheme to safeguard home buyers financially. Under the RBBG scheme, SBI will issue guarantee for completion of residential projects to customers availing SBI Home Loans. SBI guarantees the refund of the principal amount if a builder fails to complete the project within the stipulated time.
The 2020 Executive Committee meeting of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was held in New Delhi. Where is the headquarter of ITTF located?
A) Rome, Italy
B) Lausanne, Switzerland
C) Madrid, Spain
D) Vienna, Austria

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Option B
Explanation: The two-day Executive Committee meeting of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) began in New Delhi on 10th January 2020. This is the second time that India is hosting such a meeting. Previously such meeting of the ITTF was held in New Delhi in 1987.
The state government of Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with which financial institution to avail Rs 711 crore loan for expanding Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in the state in next 5 years?
A) KfW Group
B) ADB
C) UNDP
D) AIIB

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Option A
Explanation: The German state-owned development bank, KfW has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government for Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF). Under the MoU, KfW will provide Rs 711 crore loan to Andhra Pradesh for expanding the climate-resilient Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) in the state over the next five years.
Famous dancer and winner of Padma Shri, Minati Mishra passed away at 91. She was a veteran dancer of which genre?
A) Kathak
B) Odishi
C) Bharatnatyam
D) Kathakali

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Option B
Explanation: Eminent Odishi dancer and Padma Shri awardee Minati Mishra passed away in Switzerland. She was 91.
The 10-day famous chariot festival of the Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple, held annually, began on 09 January 2020. The temple is situated in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Telangana
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu

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Option D
Explanation: The annual chariot festival of the Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple in Tamil Nadu began on 09 January 2020. The ten-day festival involving pulling of the chariot is held every year in the state in the Tamil month falling in December – January.
How much amount has been allocated by the Government to Indian Railways for installing Internet Protocol (IP) based Video Surveillance System (VSS) at 983 railway stations?
A) Rs 250 crore
B) Rs 100 crore
C) Rs 200 crore
D) Rs 150 crore

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Option A
Explanation: The Indian Railways is installing Internet Protocol (IP) based Video Surveillance System (VSS) at all railway stations to enhance security at Railway stations which are major hubs of transportation. The project includes installing IP-Video Surveillance System at 983 stations over Indian Railways under Nirbhaya funds. A budget of Rs. 250 crore has been allotted to Indian Railways from Nirbhaya fund for installation of video surveillance system.
The Census India 2021 is scheduled to begin from__________
A) March 2020
B) April 2020
C) February 2020
D) July 2020

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Option B
Explanation: The Census India-2021 exercise is schedule to start on 1st April 2020 and conclude on 30th September 2020.
Name the winner of the first Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu National Award for Excellence?
A) APJ Abdul Kalam
B) M S Swaminathan
C) Azim Premji
D) K. Sivan

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Option B
Explanation: Eminent Agricultural Scientist Dr M S Swaminathan and veteran social worker, Dr. Gutta Muniratnam have been chosen as the first recipients of ‘Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu National Award for Excellence’ and ‘Muppavarapu National Award for Social Service’’ respectively.
Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO)?
A) M Nagaraj
B) D Guhan
C) Amrit Abhijat
D) Shyam Sunder

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Option A
Explanation: M Nagaraj has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of state-owned Housing and Urban Development Corporation (Hudco) on 8th January 2020.
Which country has topped the Henley Passport Index 2020 for having the most powerful passport in the world?
A) Singapore
B) Germany
C) China
D) Japan

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Option D
Explanation: Japan topped the ranking with visa-free access to 191 countries. Afghanistan’s passport has been ranked as the world’s worst passport with visa-free access to just 26 countries.
The 2021 Census of India will be which edition of the Indian Census?
A) 15th
B) 12th
C) 16th
D) 14th

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Option C
Explanation: The 2021 Census of India will be the 16th Indian Census .
As per the World Bank, the global economic growth for financial year 2019-20 is likely to rise at___________
A) 1.8%
B) 2.5%
C) 2.0%
D) 3.1%

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Option B
Explanation: The Global economic growth in 2020-21 is expected to rise to 2.5%.

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