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- What is the estimated GDP rate of India for the financial year 2020-21 as per the recent report of Nomura?
A) -5%
B) -6.1%
C) -7.2%
D) -4.9%
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Option B
Explanation: The Indian economy is expected to contract by 6.1 percent in the current fiscal (2020-21), as per the Japanese financial services firm Nomura.
- CBDT and CBIC have inked MoU for exchange of, both automatic and on request, information. Who is the Chairman of CBDT?
A) Shushil Chandra
B) Jamuna Prasad Singh
C) Arun Kumar Jain
D) Pramod Chandra Mody
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Option D
Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes, (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, (CBIC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exchange of information between the two organizations. The MoU was signed by CBDT Chairman Pramod Chandra Mody and CBIC Chairman M. Ajit Kumar, on 21 July 2020.
- Ramesh Babu Boddu has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of which of these banks?
A) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
B) City Union Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Karur Vysya Bank
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Option D
Explanation: Ramesh Babu Boddu has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO, as well as an Additional Director at of Karur Vysya Bank for a period of three years from the date of taking charge.
- Which state has launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’, to deliver ration at the doorstep of the people?
A) Delhi
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Haryana
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Option A
Explanation: Delhi Government under Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approved ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’, under which the eligible beneficiaries would get ration delivered at home. Under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’ scheme, wheat, flour, rice and sugar-packed hygienically in bags will be delivered to the doorstep of people.
- The India and United states Navies recently undertook the Passage Exercise (PASSEX), in which of these place?
A) Arabian Sea
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Persian Gulf
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Option B
Explanation: The United States Navy and the Indian Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX), a joint maritime drill in the Indian Ocean region near Andamans and Nicobar Islands on 20 July 2020. The high-end Passex exercise was carried out to maximize training and interoperability, including air defence of the two navies. The passage exercise involved a total of eight Indian and US warships.
- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with which company for procurement of 1,512 mine plough (MP) for the Indian Army?
A) Bharat Electronics Limited
B) Bharat Dynamics
C) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
D) Bharat Earth Movers Limited
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Option D
Explanation: The Ministry of Defence has signed Rs 557 crore contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for procurement of 1,512 mine plough (MP) for the Indian Army. These Mine ploughs will be fitted on main battle Tank T-90 S/SK of Indian Armoured Corps.
- Which country has inked an MoU with India for establishment of ‘Emergency Medical Services’ Centre in that country using Indian grant?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Mauritius
C) Maldives
D) Bangladesh
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Option C
Explanation: India and Maldives have signed an MVR 8 Million agreement for establishment of ‘Emergency Medical Services’ Centre in Dharavandhoo, an island located north of the country’s capital, Male. The project includes the development of a fully-fledged emergency centre, training facilities and office space within Dharavandhoo Hospital.
- A military communications satellite, named ANASIS-II, was recently launched by SpaceX on its Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite belongs to which country?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) United States
D) Israel
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Option B
Explanation: On 20 July 2020, Elon Musk-owned private operator SpaceX launched South Korea’s first dedicated military communications satellite, named ANASIS-II on-board its Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. ANASIS-II stands for Army/Navy/Air Force Satellite Information System 2.
- DRDO has provided the Indian Navy with its indigenously-developed drone to conduct accurate surveillance in high altitude areas and mountainous terrain along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. What is the name of the drone?
A) Varun
B) Pawan
C) Dhruv
D) Bharat
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Option D
Explanation: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has provided its indigenously-developed drone ‘Bharat’ to the Indian Army to conduct accurate surveillance in high altitude areas and mountainous terrain along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh, amid the ongoing border dispute between India and China.
- Who has been conferred with the ‘Legend of Animation’ award of the Toonz Media Group (TMG) for 2020?
A) Arnab Chaudhuri
B) Rajiv Chilaka
C) Kireet Khurana
D) Manick Sorcar
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Option A
Explanation: The prestigious ‘Legend of Animation’ award of the Toonz Media Group (TMG) has been posthumously conferred to the legendary animation director Arnab Chaudhuri, for his invaluable contribution to the animation and entertainment industry of India.
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) commanders’ conference has been organised in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Chief of the Air Staff (CAS). Who is the current CAS?
A) Birender Singh Dhanoa
B) Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
C) Karambir Singh
D) Manoj Mukund Naravane
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Option B
Explanation: The three-day-long Indian Air Force (IAF) commanders’ conference began in New Delhi on 22 July 2020. The conference was inaugurated by Union Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and chaired by India’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria. The theme of the IAF Commanders’ Conference is “Indian Air Force in the Next Decade”.
- Who is the current Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, (CBIC)?
A) M. Ajit Kumar
B) Prakash Chandra
C) Berjinder Singh
D) M M Kherawala
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Option A
Explanation: M. Ajit Kumar
