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- The government has partnered with which organisation to launch YuWaah platform for helping youth in developing skills at par with 21st century?
A) UNICEF
B) World Bank
C) UNESCO
D) World Economic Forum
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Option A
Explanation: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) have signed a “Statement of Intent” to establish YuWaah-Generation Unlimited (GenU), a global multi-stakeholder platform in India, to equip young people in India with the skills they need to fulfil their potential and lift up their communities.
- When is the World Rhino Day observed?
A) 20 September
B) 22 September
C) 23 September
D) 21 September
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Option B
Explanation:World Rhino Day is observed every year on 22 September to celebrates and raise awareness of the need to protect all the five existing species of Rhinoceros
- Who is the head of the technical committee formed by SEBI on the social stock exchange (SSE)?
A) Rajnish Kumar
B) Ajay Tyagi
C) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
D) Mohammad Mustafa
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Option C
Explanation: SEBI has constituted a Technical group on the social stock exchange (SSE) to develop a framework for onboarding non-profit organisations (NPO) and for-profit enterprises (FPE) on SSE. The technical group would be chaired by former chairman of NABARD, Harsh Kumar Bhanwala.
- John Turner who has passed away recently was the former Prime Minister of which country?
A) Singapore
B) Canada
C) Russia
D) Denmark
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Option B
Explanation: Former Canadian Prime Minister, John Turner, has passed away at the age of 91.
- Who is the author of the book “Kitchens of Gratitude”?
A) Vikas Khanna
B) Nisha Madhulika
C) Sanjeev Kapoor
D) Tarla Dalal
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Option A
Explanation: Star chef Vikas Khanna has authored a book titled “Kitchens of Gratitude” in which he has written about his Feed India initiative.
- International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is observed every year on which day?
A) 21 September
B) 22 September
C) 23 September
D) 20 September
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Option C
Explanation: The International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September to raise awareness on sign languages and strengthen the status about sign languages.Theme 2020: “Sign Languages Are for Everyone!”.
- What was the profession of Ashalata Wabgaonkar, who has passed away due to COVID-19?
A) Social Activist
B) Actress
C) Politician
D) Sportswomen
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Option B
Explanation: Renowned Marathi, Hindi films, and stage actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar has passed away after contracting COVID-19 while shooting for a Marathi serial. She was 79.
- Renowned tennis player and former cricket player, Ashleigh Barty has won the Brookwater Golf Club women’s championship. She is from which country?
A) Germany
B) Spain
C) United States
D) Australia
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Option D
Explanation: Ashleigh Barty, who is the top-ranked WTA player in the world, and a former professional cricket player, has now added another feat in her sporting list by winning golf club championship. The 24-year-old, world number one Australian, has won the Brookwater Golf Club women’s championship.
- Google Pay has partnered with which company to launch card-based payment with tokenisation?
A) American Express
B) Matercard
C) Visa
D) Paypal
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Option C
Explanation: Google Pay has partnered with VISA for the rollout of tokenization that will enable users to safely transact with their debit or credit cards.
- Zakia Inam, a Congress party member, has passed away recently. She was a former minister from which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Karnataka
C) Punjab
D) Bihar
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Option A
Explanation: Zakia Inam, the former Minister of Rajasthan from the Congress Party and three times MLA from Tonk constituency has passed away due to coronavirus infection
