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Which among the following colors has been designated to the hotspots zones identified across the country?
A) Orange
B) Green
C) Red
D) Blue

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Option C
Explanation: According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry, the colour code- Red, Orange, Green– will now be used on the country’s map to highlight COVID-19 and virus-free zones.The government has decided to divide all districts across the country into three zones including hotspots (red zone), non-hotspots (orange zone) and green zones. This step will help in planning and managing the Covid-19 pandemic as well as partial opening up of economic activities during the extended period of the nationwide lockdown.
The AI-powered chatbot iPal has been integrated with the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This chatbot belongs to which bank?
A) Yes Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) HDFC Bank
D) ICICI Bank

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Option D
Explanation: ICICI Bank has integrated its artificial intelligence (AI) powered multi-channel chatbot iPal with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant using which ts retail banking customers can undertake host of banking services through voice commands.
The Central Bank of which country has started testing its digital currency named DC/EP?
A) China
B) Singapore
C) Australia
D) Denmark

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Option A
Explanation: People’s Bank of China (Central Bank of China) has started testing its digital currency named Digital Currency Electronic Payment, DC/EP. It is built with Blockchain and Cryptographic technology. The currency is pegged 1:1 to the Chinese National Currency – the RenMinBi (RMB).
Fitch has revised the GDP growth of Indian economy for the financial year 2020-21 at ______ percent
A) 3.1%
B) 2.5%
C) 1.8%
D) 2.2%

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Option C
Explanation: Fitch solution has reduced its GDP growth forecast for India for FY21 to 1.8% from 4.6% earlier.
Who has been appointed as the new Secretary to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind?
A) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
B) Kapil Dev Tripathi
C) Pramod Kumar Misra
D) Debasish Panda

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Option B
Explanation: Kapil Dev Tripathi has been appointed as the Secretary to Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India.
The Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) under the Department of Science & Technology has developed a sensitive and low-cost sensor called ‘bug sniffer’ to rapidly detect bacteria in cost- and time-effective way. The ARI institute is based in which city?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Hyderabad
D) Pune

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Option D
Explanation: A team of researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune have developed a sensitive and low-cost sensor called ‘bug sniffer’ to rapidly detect bacteria. ARI is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science &Technology, Govt. of India.
RBI has recently enhanced the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the remaining part of first half of the financial year 2020-21. What is the new limit?
A) Rs 2 lakh crores
B) Rs 1 lakh crores
C) Rs 3 lakh crores
D) Rs 4 lakh crores

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Option A
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has increased the limit for Ways and Means Advances (WMA)for the remaining part of first half of the financial year 2020-21 to Rs 2 lakh crores from Rs 1.2 lakh crores.
Name the winner of Chinese Virtual Grand Prix 2020?
A) Lewis Hamilton
B) Sebastian Vettel
C) Charles Leclerc
D) Max Verstappen

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Option C
Explanation: Charles Leclerc of Ferrari has won the Chinese Virtual Grand Prix.
When is the World Liver Day observed?
A) 21 April
B) 20 April
C) 19 April
D) 18 April

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Option C
Explanation: The World Liver Day is observed on 19 April annually to spread awareness about liver related disease.
Government of India has identified three color zones across the country to rank the districts as high to low COVID-19 risk area. Which color is not one among the identified colors?
A) Orange
B) Pink
C) Red
D) Green

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Option B
Explanation: Red Zone – Any district reporting more than six cases would be classified as hotspot district or red zone. Orange Zone – Districts where new cases are emerging or showing a sign of decline has been classified as non-hotspots or orange zone Green Zone – Districts not reporting any cases across the country has been classified as Green zone. So far the government has identified 170 hotspot districts, 207 non-hotspot districts and 359 green zone. This number may decrease or increase as per the situation.
Name the dashboard launched by the government to display the details of all the Healthcare Professionals and Volunteers to help in speedy containment of COVID-19
A) Covid Warrior
B) Covid Fighters
C) Covid Soldier
D) Covid Combatant

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Option A
Explanation: The Union Government has launched an online portal https://covidwarriors.gov.in which consists of details of AYUSH doctors, nurses and other health care professionals, volunteers from NYKs, NCC NSS, PMGKVY, ex Servicemen etc. The dashboard contains state wise and district wise availability of the large pool of human resources from various groups along with contact details of the nodal officers, in order to help in combating and containing COVID-19.
ICICI bank has launched a WhatsApp chat-based digital banking platform for its customers staying indoors in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. What is the name of the platform?
A) ICICI Deck
B) ICICI Bing
C) ICICI Pyramid
D) ICICI Stack

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Option D
Explanation: ICICI Bank had recently launched a WhatsApp chat-based ICICIStack which provides uninterrupted banking services for both retail and business customers.

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