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- What is the projected GDP growth rate of India for 2020-21 as per the ADB?
A) -9%
B) -11%
C) -10%
D) -8%
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Option A
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has estimated that the GDP of India is expected to contract by 9 percent in the fiscal 2020-21 (FY21). This estimate is worse that ADB’s previous estimate of -4%.
- The International Day for the preservation for Ozone layer is observed every year on_____
A) 15 September
B) 16 September
C) 14 September
D) 13 September
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Option B
Explanation: The International Day for the preservation for Ozone layer (World Ozone Day) is observed annually on September 16 to spread awareness of the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for solutions to preserve it. Theme for 2020 World Ozone Day: ‘Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection’.
- Where is the headquarter of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) located?
A) London, United Kingdom
B) Jakarta, Indonesia
C) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
D) Paris, France
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Option C
Explanation: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced that the Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup, which were scheduled to be held from 3 to 11 October 2020 in Denmark, has been postponed for 2021.
- India has been elected as a member of the United Nation’s Commission on Status of Women (UNCSW). The appointment is for how many years?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 2
D) 5
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Option A
Explanation: India has been elected as a member of the United Nation’s Commission on Status of Women (UNCSW). India will be a member of the UNCSW for four years — from 2021 to 2025.
- Who has been appointed by ADB as its new Country Director for India?
A) Manisha Pradhananga
B) Takeo Konishi
C) Sajid Raza
D) Valeri D Tian
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Option B
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Takeo Konishi as its new Country Director for India.
- GIGAnet is a 4G network service launched by which service provider?
A) VI
B) Airtel
C) BSNL
D) Reliance Jio
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Option A
Explanation:VI (erstwhile Vodafone Idea) has launched GIGAnet network that is an integrated 4G network. With the launch of GIGAnet, VI aims to overcome the loss of customers and attract new customers from rivals Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.
- The ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19’ has been extended by the government. What is the new extended time period of the scheme?
A) December 2020
B) March 2021
C) January 2021
D) February 2021
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Option B
Explanation: The Insurance Scheme announced under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package for health workers who are fighting to contain COVID-19 has been extended for another six months till March 2021.
- International Day of Democracy is observed on which day annually?
A) 16 September
B) 17 September
C) 15 September
D) 14 September
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Option C
Explanation: The International Day of Democracy is celebrated across the world on 15 September each year. The theme for 2020 International Day of Democracy is “COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy.”
- Who has been roped in by Amazon to lend voice for its Alexa voice assistant?
A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Akshay Kumar
C) Virat Kohli
D) Ajay Devgan
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Option A
Explanation: Amazon.com Inc has signed up Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan for its Alexa voice assistant.
- Union Cabinet has recently approved to set up new AIIMS under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in which city of Bihar?
A) Begusarai
B) Darbhanga
C) Gaya
D) Muzaffarpur
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Option B
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar. The AIIMS at Darbhanga will be established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
- The GDP of India for FY22 is estimated at ________ percent by ADB
A) 6%
B) 7%
C) 8%
D) 9%
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Option C
Explanation: For the FY22 (2021-22), ADB expects India’s GDP at 8 percent.
- Who has been re-elected as the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha?
A) Ram Niwas Mirdha
B) Harivansh Narayan Singh
C) K. Rahman Khan
D) M. M. Jacob
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Option B
Explanation: Harivansh Narayan Singh has been re-elected as the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- Swami Agnivesh who has passed away was the former MP from which state?
A) Haryana
B) Rajasthan
C) Maharashtra
D) Uttar Pradesh
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Option A
Explanation: Social activist and Arya Samaj leader Swami Agnivesh was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Haryana in 1977, and served as a cabinet Minister for Education in 1979..
- Name the player who has been appointed by Paytm as the brand ambassador for its gaming platform Paytm First Games (PFG)?
A) MS Dhoni
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Virat Kohli
D) Sachin Tendulkar
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Option D
Explanation: Paytm First Games (PFG), a subsidiary of digital financial service platform Paytm, has roped in Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador.
- ‘My Family, My Responsibility’ campaign has been launched by which state to curb coronavirus spread?
A) West Bengal
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Himachal Pradesh
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Option C
Explanation: The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray has launched a state-wide campaign titled, ‘My Family, My Responsibility’, to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
- Which of the following days is marked as World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD)?
A) 15 September
B) 16 September
C) 12 September
D) 14 September
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Option A
Explanation: The World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD) is observed on September 15 every year.
- Sadashiv Patil who has passed away was a renowned player of which sports?
A) Hockey
B) Kabaddi
C) Football
D) Cricket
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Option D
Explanation: Former Maharashtra cricketer Sadashiv Patil, who played as medium-pacer, has passed away. He was 86. Patil had represented India in only one Test and played 36 first-class matches between 1952 and 1964.
- Recently how many projects have been inaugurated related to urban infrastructure in Bihar by PM Modi for around Rs 541 crore?
A) 7
B) 4
C) 10
D) 9
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Option A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for seven projects related to urban infrastructure in Bihar through video conferencing on 15 September 2020.The overall cost of these seven projects is Rs. 541 crore.
- Where is the headquarter of United Nation’s Commission on Status of Women (UNCSW)?
A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) New York, United States
C) London, United Kingdom
D) Paris France
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Option B
Explanation: United Nation’s Commission on Status of Women (UNCSW) Headquarters- New York, United States
- Thomas Cup and the Uber Cup are related to which sports?
A) Tennis
B) Cricket
C) Badminton
D) Hockey
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Option C
Explanation: Thomas Cup is Men’s Badminton World Championship while Uber Cup is Women’s Championship
