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- The digital platform “InstaBIZ” has been launched by which bank for MSME and self employed?
A) HDFC Bank
B) Yes Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) ICICI Bank
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Option D
Explanation: ICICI Bank has announced the launched a new digital platform named “InstaBIZ” that is made for MSME and self-employed customers.
- Name the initiative of the Ministry of Tourism which has won the 2019 PATA Gold Award?
A) India Shining
B) Make in India
C) Find the Incredible You
D) Cleanliness Index
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Option C
Explanation: The Incredible India “Find the Incredible You” campaign of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, released during 2018-19 has won the PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Gold Award 2019 in the “Marketing – Primary Government Destination” category.
- When is the Nelson Mandela International Day observed?
A) July 15
B) July 18
C) July 17
D) July 16
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Option B
Explanation: Nelson Mandela International Day or simply Mandela Day is held every year on July 18 globally in honour of Nelson Mandela. The day also marks the birth anniversary of the great South African leader.
- The Asian Development Bank has projected the GDP of India to grow at ________ percent in the fiscal 2019-20
A) 7.0%
B) 7.4%
C) 7.2%
D) 7.6%
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Option A
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reduced the GDP Growth rate for India in 2019-20 (FY20) from 7.2% to 7.0%. For 2020-21 India is expected to grow at 7.2% as per ADB. Earlier this was 7.3%.
- Name the player to win the 200m gold at the 2019 Tabor Athletics Meet in Czech Republic
A) VK Vismaya
B) Swapna Barman
C) Hima Das
D) Dutee Chand
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Option C
Explanation: Star Indian sprinter Hima Das won the 200m gold in the Tabor Athletics Meet in Czech Republic with a timing of 23.25 seconds. Hima has a 200m personal best of 23.10 seconds. This is the fourth gold medal for the 19-year-old Hima in 15 days since she won her first gold on July 2, 2019.
- Rhino Bond is the world’s first financial instrument for species conservation to be launched in 2020. What is the total value of the bond?
A) USD 20 million
B) USD 60 million
C) USD 40 million
D) USD 50 million
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Option D
Explanation: Zoological Society of London and Conservation Capital will launch in 2020, a five-year Rhino Bond worth US$50 million. It would be the world’s first financial instrument for species conservation.
- India’s first garbage cafe scheme has been launched by which state?
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Gujarat
C) Uttarakhand
D) Haryana
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Option A
Explanation: The Municipal Corporation of Ambikapur has launched a Garbage Cafe scheme under which any person fetching a kilo of plastic waste to the garbage cafe will be assured of a full meal while those collecting at least 500 grams will benefit from a substantial breakfast.
- The Maharashtra government has increased the monetary compensation to families of jawans martyred from Rs 25 lakh to________
A) Rs 50 lakh
B) Rs 1 crore
C) Rs 55 lakh
D) Rs 75 lakh
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Option B
Explanation: The State government of Maharashtra has increased the financial aid to four folds for families of jawans martyred in war or war-like situations or conflict related to national security from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 crore. The new rule will be applicable from January 1, 2019.
- Two new districts has recently been carved out in the state of Tamil Nadu. What is the total number of districts with the introduction of the two new districts in the state?
A) 38
B) 33
C) 35
D) 36
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Option C
Explanation: The Tamil Nadu government has announced the creation of two new districts in the state, taking the total number of districts to 35. Tenkasi District would be carved out of Tirunelveli Chengalpet District would be carved by splitting Kanchipuram district.
- Which Indian ship has been flagged off for two months long mission SAGAR MAITRI-2
A) INS Makar
B) INS Investigator
C) INS Sandhayak
D) INS Sagardhwani
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Option D
Explanation: INS Sagardhwani, a Marine Acoustic Research Ship of the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi and operated by the Indian Navy, has been flagged off from Kochi for a scientific venture called ‘Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative (MAITRI)’.
- The World Emoji Day is held every year on ___________
A) July 18
B) July 17
C) July 16
D) July 15
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Option B
Explanation: The World Emoji Day is celebrated on 17 July annually since 2014 to promote the use of emojis and spread the enjoyment that they bring to all of those around us.
- IRDAI has deceased the minimum death benefit for non-linked policies from 10 times to ________
A) 7 times
B) 8 times
C) 9 times
D) 6 times
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Option A
Explanation: The minimum death benefit has been decreased from 10 times to seven times. Policyholders will get a fixed amount if the policy is surrendered after two years. The revival period for this policy has been increased from two years to five years.
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