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- What is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy for the fiscal year 2020-21 as per CRISIL?
A) -9%
B) -8%
C) -10%
D) -11%
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Option A
Explanation: CRISIL has projected India’s GDP rate for 2020-21 (FY21) at -9%
- The second ‘Kisan Rail’ train has recently been launched in which South state of India?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
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Option D
Explanation: The second ‘Kisan Rail’ in India and the first from the South India region was inaugurated on 9 September 2020 from Anantapuramu district of Andhra Pradesh to the national capital New Delhi.
- What is the total outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, launched by PM Modi?
A) Rs. 20,150 crore
B) Rs. 20,050 crore
C) Rs. 20,750 crore
D) Rs. 20,450 crore
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Option B
Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana has been launched in 21 states with an outlay of Rs 20,050 crore for a period of 5 years (during 2020-21 to 2024-25). The scheme aims to bring about the Blue Revolution through the sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India.The government aims to double fish exports in the coming 3-4 years.
- How many Rafale aircraft have been formally inducted in the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the first batch recently?
A) 10
B) 7
C) 5
D) 3
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Option C
Explanation: The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 10 September 2020 at the Air Force Station in Ambala. They have been inducted in the Indian Air Force’s 17 Squadron ‘Golden Arrows’ based in Ambala.
- The first India-Australia-France trilateral dialogue on enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific was held virtually recently and the Foreign Secretary of India addressed the meeting from India side. Who is the present Foreign Secretary of India?
A) Harsh Vardhan Shringla
B) Vijay Keshav Gokhale
C) Ranjan Mathai
D) Sujatha Singh
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Option A
Explanation: India, Australia and France held their first-ever Trilateral Dialogue on 9 September 2020, with focus on enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.The meeting was co-chaired virtually by Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary of India, François Delattre, Secretary-General, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and Frances Adamson, Secretary, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Name the Dispute Redressal Mechanism launched by the Ministry of Shipping for all kind of disputes of the maritime sector?
A) VEENA Ports’
B) Kanjira Ports’
C) SAROD Ports’
D) Jal tarang Ports’
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Option C
Explanation: Ministry of Shipping has launched the SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports) which is a Dispute Redressal Mechanism for all kind of disputes of the maritime sector.
- Which bank has launched the iStartup 2.0, a startup bank account, to cater to the banking needs of startups and entrepreneurs?
A) State Bank of India
B) ICICI Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Punjab National Bank
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Option B
Explanation: ICICI Bank has launched a new product named iStartup 2.0, to cater to the banking needs of startups and entrepreneurs.
- Name the mobile app launched by the Government of India for farmers which will act as comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and also provide complete information related to productivity, health and diet for the cattle?
A) e-Gwala
B) e-Govinda
C) e-Gokul
D) e-Gopala
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Option D
Explanation: The e-Gopala app is a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for the direct use of farmers. It will give all the information related to cattle care, from productivity to its health and diet.
- India has signed an agreement with which country for Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of the two countries?
A) Russia
B) Israel
C) Japan
D) Iraq
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Option C
Explanation: India and Japan have signed an Agreement regarding Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan on 9 September 2020.
- India’s first integrated air ambulance service has been launched in which state for medical emergencies amid Covid-19?
A) Delhi
B) Karnataka
C) Maharashtra
D) Andhra Pradesh
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Option B
Explanation:Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa inaugurated India’s first state-of-the-art integrated air ambulance service, exclusively to transport critical Covid-19 patients, on 8 September 2020.
- How much amount of monetary aid will be given to MSMEs and startups under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative launched by AIM recently?
A) Rs 50 lakh
B) Rs 25 lakh
C) Rs 15 lakh
D) Rs 30 lakh
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Option A
Explanation: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges to foster innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups.The programme will support research-based innovations by providing funding support to MSMEs and startups up to Rs 50 lakh.
- Rating agency CRISIL has estimated the GDP of India in FY22 at ______ percent
A) 7%
B) 8%
C) 9%
D) 10%
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Option D
Explanation: For FY22, Crisil has projected India’s GDP to grow at 10%.
