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- Which country has been ranked as the top most country of origin of international migrants in 2019 as per the survey by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)?
A) Mexico
B) United States
C) India
D) China
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Option C
Explanation: India has emerged as the leading country of origin of international migrants in 2019, with 17.5 million persons living abroad, according to a UN report that provides the latest estimates of the number of international migrants by age, sex and origin for all countries and areas of the world. The report titled ‘International Migrant Stock 2019’ was released by the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) on September 18, 2019. Overall estimate– The 2019 report said that the number of migrants globally reached an estimated 272 million.
- Bing Dwen Dwen is the name of the official mascot for Winter Olympics 2022. It is which species of animal?
A) Giant Panda
B) Asian Elephant
C) Snow Leopard
D) Polar Bear
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Option A
Explanation: Animal Panda which is named “Bing Dwen Dwen” has been chosen as the official mascot of Winter Olympics 2022 that will be held in Beijing, China. It is also known as the Beijing Olympics 2022. “Bing Dwen Dwen” is a giant panda. In Mandarin, “bing” means ice and “dwen dwen” means robust and lively. The panda is wearing a suit which resembles ice.
- ISRO has joined hands with which organisation for technological support for its Human Space Mission?
A) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
B) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
C) Ordnance Factory Board
D) DRDO
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Option D
Explanation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has inked an MoU with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for development of human centric systems and technologies for the Human Space Mission. ISRO aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capability before the 75th anniversary of India’s independence in 2022.
- Which bank has launched savings bank account service named Bharosa?
A) Paytm Payments Bank
B) Airtel Payments Bank
C) Jio Payments Bank
D) Fino Payments Bank
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Option B
Explanation: Airtel Payments Bank has launched savings bank account service under the name “Bharosa”. Apart from offering the basic banking features, Bharosa savings account would offer Rs 5 lakh personal accident insurance on maintaining a balance of Rs 500 along with one debit transaction per month.
- The World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on:
A) 11 September
B) 15 September
C) 18 September
D) 17 September
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Option C
Explanation: World Bamboo Day is observed every year on 18th of September by the World Bamboo Organization to generate awareness about conserving and promoting the bamboo industry.
- Name the foreign city which has overtaken India’s financial capital Mumbai as top center for trading the Indian Rupee according to the survey of currency markets by the Bank for International Settlements?
A) Paris
B) Dubai
C) New York
D) London
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Option D
Explanation: As per the triennial survey of currency markets by the Bank for International Settlements, London has overtaken India’s financial capital Mumbai to become the top center for trading the currency Indian Rupee.
- Government has waived the lock in period on investments made by non-residents in infrastructure debt funds (IDFs). Earlier this lock in period was capped at____________?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
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Option B
Explanation: The central government has waived the three-year lock-in period on investments made by non-residents in infrastructure debt funds (IDFs). This has been done to promote funding in the infrastructure sector. CBDT has issued the necessary guidelines regarding the same.
- Which of the following countries has recently unveiled South Asia’s tallest TV tower dubbed as “Lotus Tower”?
A) Sri Lanka
B) China
C) Indonesia
D) Thailand
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Option A
Explanation: Sri Lanka has unveiled South Asia’s tallest tower called ‘Lotus Tower’ on September 16 in Colombo. The Lotus Tower is spread over an area of 30,600 sq. metres, with a height of 350-metre and comprise of 17-storey.
- Name the first indigenously designed air-to-air missile recently tested by DRDO?
A) Agni
B) Aag
C) Astra
D) Amber
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Option C
Explanation: India conducted the successful flight testing of its indigenously designed air-to-air missile Astra from the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha on September 16, 2019. The beyond-visual-range missile was launched from Sukhoi-30 MKI. Astra is India’s first indigenous air-to-air missile, capable of engaging targets of different ranges and altitudes including long-range as well as short-range targets.
- The Hyderabad Karnataka region that comprises of six districts has been renamed. What is the new name of the region?
A) Malabar Karnataka
B) Vummidi Karnataka
C) Amrapali Karnataka
D) Kalyana Karnataka
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Option D
Explanation: The Hyderabad Karnataka region that comprises of six districts has been renamed to “Kalyana Karnataka”. Earlier it was known by the name Hyderabad-Karnataka. The six districts that are the part of “Kalyana Karnataka” are Bidar, Ballari, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur and Yadgir. A separate secretariat would be set up for the development of Kalyana Karnataka.
- What was the profession of Shyam Ramsay who died in the recent past?
A) Author
B) Filmmaker
C) Jounalist
D) Singer
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Option B
Explanation: Renowned film director Shyam Ramsay, one of the seven Ramsay Brothers known for cult horror films, passed away. He was 67.
- When is the World Water Monitoring Day celebrated?
A) September 15
B) September 16
C) September 17
D) September 18
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Option D
Explanation: The World Water Monitoring Day is observed every year on September 18 since 2003 to grow public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources.
- What is the venue of Winter Olympics 2022?
A) Singapore
B) Tokyo
C) Beijing
D) Paris
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Option C
Explanation: Beijing, China
- What will be the rate of tax charged on any interest received by non-resident or foreign company from investment in infrastructure debt funds (IDFs)?
A) 3%
B) 5%
C) 7%
D) 9%
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Option B
Explanation: Any amount of interest received by non-resident or foreign company from investment in such IDFs is charged at a reduced tax rate of 5 per cent.
- The headquarter of Bank for International Settlements is based at ____________
A) Basel, Switzerland
B) Shanghai, China
C) Paris, France
D) Moscow, Russia
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Option A
Explanation: Basel, Switzerland
