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When is the National Girl Child Day celebrated in India?
A) 23 January
B) 24 January
C) 22 January
D) 21 January

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Option B
Explanation: The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India on 24 January annually. The day was started by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in January 2008.
India’s first-ever e-waste clinic is proposed to be set up in which city?
A) Bhopal
B) Ahmedabad
C) Agra
D) Pune

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Option A
Explanation: India’s first-ever e-waste clinic to be set up in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Dattu Baban Bhokanal, has been freed from two-years ban imposed on him. He represents India in which sports event?
A) Weightlifting
B) Archery
C) Wrestling
D) Rowing

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Option D
Explanation: On 23 January 2020, the Rowing Federation of India (RFI) removed the two-year ban imposed on 2018 Asian Games gold medallist rower and Olympian Dattu Baban Bhokanal, after the intervention of the Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra.
What is the rank of India in the 2019 Democracy Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)?
A) 65
B) 78
C) 51
D) 42

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Option C
Explanation: India has slipped 10 places to be placed at 51st position among 167 nations in the 2019 Democracy Index global ranking released by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).The overall score of India fell from 7.23 in 2018 to 6.90 in 2019, and has been included in the “flawed democracy” category.
The all women cab service titled Women with wheels has been unveiled in which city to make women feel safe?
A) New Delhi
B) Bengaluru
C) Lucknow
D) Mumbai

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Option A
Explanation: In an effort to make women feel safe in New Delhi, an exclusive taxi service named ‘Women with wheels’ has been launched from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the city on 10th January 2020. The unique all-women cab service is an initiative by ‘Sakha cabs’. It can be availed for any part of Delhi.
The RBI has raised the investment limit for Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) in government and corporate bonds to ________
A) 35%
B) 30%
C) 20%
D) 40%

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Option B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the investment limit for Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) in government and corporate bonds, in a move to bring in more foreign funds in the country. Under the new norms, the short term investment limit for FPI has now been increased from 20 percent to 30 percent for both, government and corporate bonds.
What is the rank of India in the 2019 Corruption Perception Index (CPI)?
A) 71
B) 55
C) 80
D) 51

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Option C
Explanation: India has been ranked at the 80th position among 180 countries in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2019 prepared by Transparency International. The CPI Index, released at the WEF 2020 in Davos, ranks countries and territories on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived by the experts and business people.
Where is the headquarter of International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) based?
A) Rome, Italy
B) London, United Kingdom
C) Copenhagen, Denmark
D) Budapest, Hungary

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Option D
Explanation: The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) president Tamas Ajan has stepped aside to voluntarily cease his duties for 90 days while an independent investigation into allegations of corruption and doping violations are being carried out against him. Ajan has till then delegated the operational responsibilities to IWF Vice-president Ursula Papandrea, who also is the President of USA Weightlifting. International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) headquarter: Budapest, Hungary
The National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP) is a flagship initiative of which organisation to provide access to government data from multiple sectors in one place?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
C) RBI
D) Planning Commission

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Option A
Explanation: Government think-tank Niti Aayog has announced to develop a National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP) to make all government data accessible to stakeholders in a user-friendly manner. NDAP is a flagship initiative of NITI Aayog in the space of promoting larger access and better use of data. The first version of National Data and Analytics Platform is proposed to be released in 2021.
The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2020 was which edition of the annual award celebrations?
A) Third
B) First
C) Second
D) Sixth

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Option C
Explanation: The Disaster Mitigation And Management Centre (DMMC), Uttarakhand and IPS officer Shri Kumar Munnan Singh, ex-DG CISF, has been conferred with the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2020. DMMC received the award in Institutional category while Mr Kumar received in Individual category.
The World Archery has lifted the ban on Archery Association of India which was imposed in August 2019. Where is the headquarter of World Archery based?
A) Rome, Italy
B) Lausanne, Switzerland
C) Vienna, Austria
D) London, United Kingdom

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Option B
Explanation: The World Archery has lifted the suspension on Archery Association of India with effect from 23 January 2020, however, it is subjected to certain conditions. AAI had been suspended since 5 August 2019, allowing Indian Archers to participate only under the World Archery flag until suspension is lifted. With the lifting on the ban, Indian archers are now free to compete under the Indian flag and can now focus on getting ready for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
What is the name of India’s first natural black alkaline water launched by start-up AV Organic?
A) Fulvic
B) Humic
C) Aquina
D) Evocus

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Option D
Explanation: The Vadodara-based start-up AV Organicis launched its product ‘Evocus’, a natural black alkaline water, in Hyderabad on 23 January 2020. Evocus is India’s first natural black alkaline water and is enriched with 70+ natural minerals. “EVOCUS” is black because it is alkaline water enriched with 100% organic minerals, sourced from the depths of the earth.
Which country has topped the EIU’s 2019 Democracy Index?
A) Switzerland
B) Norway
C) Germany
D) Sweden

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Option B
Explanation: Top Nation: The list has been topped by Norway, with a score of 9.87. Bottom Nation: North Korea is at the bottom of the global ranking at 167th place with a score of 1.08.
The Pioneer Banking is a wealth management platform launched by which bank for its HNWI customers?
A) IndusInd Bank
B) SBI
C) ICICI Bank
D) Punjab National Bank

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Option A
Explanation: Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has launched its wealth management platform under the name “Pioneer Banking”.The new offering will cater to the distinct and advanced wealth needs of the high net-worth customers of the bank.
The International Day of Education is observed annually on__________
A) 22 January
B) 21 January
C) 24 January
D) 23 January

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Option C
Explanation: International Day of Education is celebrated globally on 24 January annually to celebrate the role of education in bringing global peace and sustainable development. The theme of 2020 International Day of Education is “Learning for people, planet, prosperity and peace”.
Who has been appointed as the Deputy Chef de Mission of India for 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
A) Balbir Singh Kushwaha
B) Birendra Prasad Baishya
C) Janardhan Singh Gehlot
D) Prem Chand Verma

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Option D
Explanation: Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appoints Prem Chand Verma as the Deputy Chef de Mission of India for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
RBI has revised the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) for FPI investments in debt. Under the new norms, the investment cap through VRR has been fixed at Rs ___________
A) Rs 75,000 crore
B) Rs 1.5 lakh crore
C) Rs 2 lakh crore
D) Rs 50,000 crore

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Option B
Explanation: RBI has also made relaxation in the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) for FPI investments in debt. The investment cap through VRR has been doubled to Rs 1.5 lakh crore, from 75,000 crore. Additionally, FPIs are now also allowed to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETF), that invest only in debt instruments.
Denmark and New Zealand have jointly topped the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2019 with a score of 87. The index is released by which body?
A) World Economic Forum
B) Economist Intelligence Unit
C) Transparency International
D) United Nations Development Programme

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Option C
Explanation: The CPI Index, released by Transparency International, ranks countries and territories on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived by the experts and business people.
Yousef Abdulrahim Al Balushi has recently been suspended by ICC. He played for which country?
A) Indonesia
B) West Indies
C) Austria
D) Oman

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Option D
Explanation: Oman cricketer Yousef Abdulrahim Al Balushi provisionally suspended by the ICC with immediate effect following breaches of Anti-Corruption Code
Who is the current President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)?
A) Narinder Batra
B) Rajeev Mehta
C) Anandeshwar Pandey
D) Anil Khanna

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Option A
Explanation: Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra

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