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- What is the GDP growth rate prediction for India in FY21 by India Ratings and Research?
A) -11.8%
B) -9.7%
C) -10.8%
D) -7.7%
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Option A
Explanation:India Ratings and Research has projected India’s FY21 GDP growth forecast at -11.8% as against its earlier prediction of -5.3%.
- Name the winner of Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019?
A) Sadako Ogata
B) Centre for Science and Environment
C) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
D) David Attenborough
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Option D
Explanation: Veteran British broadcaster and natural historian, David Attenborough has been awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2019 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
- As per the UNICEF report on under-five mortality rate, the rate of under-five deaths in India in 2019 declined to __ percent compared to 126% in 1990
A) 29%
B) 42%
C) 34%
D) 51%
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Option C
Explanation: According to the new mortality estimates released by UNICEF, India’s child mortality rate has declined substantially between 1990 and 2019.The under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in India declined to 34% in 2019 from 126% in 1990.
- World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on which day of the year?
A) 10 September
B) 9 September
C) 7 September
D) 8 September
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Option A
Explanation: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.
- Who has been appointed as the new President of All India Tennis Association (AITA)?
A) Praveen Mahajan
B) Anil Jain
C) Rohit Rajpal
D) Rajan Kashyap
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Option B
Explanation: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has elected BJP Rajya Sabha member Anil Jain as its new president.
- Which of the following mode is not valid to offer the Doorstep Banking Services by Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to the customers?
A) Call centres
B) Bank branches
C) Mobile app
D) Web portal
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Option B
Explanation: Union Minister of Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Doorstep Banking Services by Public Sector Banks (PSBs). The service aims to provide banking services to the customers of Public Sector Banks at their doorstep via three modes- Call Centre (18001037188 or 18001213721)
- When is the International Day to Protect Education from Attack observed by the United Nations?
A) 10 September
B) 8 September
C) 7 September
D) 9 September
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Option D
Explanation:The UN recognized International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed on 9 September
- Goldman Sachs has estimated the Indian economy to grow at _________ rate in FY21
A) -9.5%
B) -11.5%
C) -14.8%
D) -10.1%
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Option C
Explanation: Goldman Sachs has predicted India’s GDP for FY21 at -14.8%. For Calendar Year 2020 it has projected a contraction of 11.1%.
- Which bank has topped the EASE Banking Reforms Index 2.0 of the Indian Banking Association?
A) Punjab National Bank
B) State Bank of India
C) Union Bank of India
D) Bank of Baroda
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Option D
Explanation: Bank of Baroda has topped the EASE Banking Reforms Index 2.0. State Bank of India and erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce are second and third respectively. EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) reform index is prepared by the Indian Banking Association (IBA).
- Which bank has announced that it will launch a loan product, SAFAL, for organic cotton growers?
A) State Bank of India
B) Union Bank of India
C) Punjab National Bank
D) Canara Bank
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Option A
Explanation: SBI managing director C S Setty has announced that State Bank of India will launch a loan product, SAFAL, for organic cotton growers who don’t have any credit history.
- What is the theme for the 2020 World Suicide Prevention Day?
A) Connect, Communicate, Care
B) Working Together to Prevent Suicide
C) Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives
D) Take a Minute, Change a Life
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Option B
Explanation:The theme for 2020 World Suicide Prevention Day is ‘Working Together to Prevent Suicide’
- The GDP growth rate of India in 2021-22 is estimated at _______ by India Ratings
A) 9.9%
B) 7.7%
C) 8.8%
D) 6.6%
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Option A
Explanation: For FY22, India Ratings and Research projects India’s GDP at 9.9%.
- What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in the fiscal FY22 as per Goldman Sachs?
A) 12.55
B) 11.5%
C) 15.7%
D) 14.5%
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Option C
Explanation: For FY22, Goldman Sachs predicts India’s GDP to grow at 15.7% and for Calendar Year 2021 at 9.9%.
- How many Doorstep banking centres have been established in India?
A) 100
B) 50
C) 75
D) 125
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Option A
Explanation:The targetted customers are- Senior citizens, Defense personnel, CRPF, widows, Divyangindividuals, Students, Salaried employees, Corporate clients, Retail shopkeepers and street vendors.The service is available in 11 languages. It aims to deliver the services in 3 hours. For this 100 Doorstep banking centres have been established across India.
- The WhatsApp chatbot ”Apka Mitra” has been launched by which state to solve admission-related queries of the students?
A) Rajasthan
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Haryana
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Option D
Explanation: The Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar has launched an educational WhatsApp chatbot ”Apka Mitra” to resolve any admission-related queries of the students.
- The Levels & Trends in Child Mortality’ Report 2020 of UNICEF shows that the number of global under-five deaths declined to ________ in 2019 from 12.5 million in 1990.
A) 5.2 million
B) 4.4 million
C) 6.0 million
D) 3.6 million
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Option A
Explanation: Globally, the number of global under-five deaths dropped to its lowest point on record in 2019 down to 5.2 million from 12.5 million in 1990.
- How many PSB banks have been covered by the Ministry of Finance under the newly launched Doorstep Banking Services by Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?
A) 6
B) 10
C) 12
D) 8
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Option C
Explanation: All 12 Public Sectors banks have been covered in this scheme.
