Current Affairs Test 02- IBPS PO Mains 2019
This is a Free Mock Test (Current Affairs) for IBPS PO Mains 2019 based on the latest current affairs.
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
1 pointsAishwarya Pissay has recently become the first Indian to win a world title in which of the following sports?
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India’s Aishwarya Pissay has won the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) Bajas World Cup Motorsports Championship in women’s category after the final round held at Varpalota in Hungary. With this, the Bengaluru based 23-year-old has become the first Indian to claim a world title in a motorsports championship
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India’s Aishwarya Pissay has won the FIM (Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme) Bajas World Cup Motorsports Championship in women’s category after the final round held at Varpalota in Hungary. With this, the Bengaluru based 23-year-old has become the first Indian to claim a world title in a motorsports championship
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
1 pointsSumit Nagal is an Indian player associated with which sports?
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Indian tennis player, Sumit Nagal faced Roger Federer during the ongoing US Open. Though Sumit lost the match 6-4, 1-6,2-6,4-6 against Federer, he became the first Indian player to win a set against Federer.
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Indian tennis player, Sumit Nagal faced Roger Federer during the ongoing US Open. Though Sumit lost the match 6-4, 1-6,2-6,4-6 against Federer, he became the first Indian player to win a set against Federer.
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first garbage cafe has been unveiled in which city?
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The Municipal Corporation of Ambikapur has launched a Garbage Cafe scheme under which any person fetching a kilo of plastic waste to the garbage cafe will be assured of a full meal while those collecting at least 500 grams will benefit from a substantial breakfast. Ambikapur is a city in Chhattisgarh. It should be noted that Ambikapur was ranked second cleanest city in India after Indore. This is also India’s first garbage cafe.
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The Municipal Corporation of Ambikapur has launched a Garbage Cafe scheme under which any person fetching a kilo of plastic waste to the garbage cafe will be assured of a full meal while those collecting at least 500 grams will benefit from a substantial breakfast. Ambikapur is a city in Chhattisgarh. It should be noted that Ambikapur was ranked second cleanest city in India after Indore. This is also India’s first garbage cafe.
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
1 pointsThe Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has partnered with which bank to launch the Digi Vyapari-Safal Vyapari initiative?
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The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has launched an initiative named “Digi Vyapari-Safal Vyapari” with an aim to accelerate the acceptance of digital payments method among merchants across the country. CAIT is an apex body of the trading community of India. For this initiative, CAIT has partnered with HDFC Bank, Mastercard, Common Service Centres (CSCs) of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) and Global Linkers.
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The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has launched an initiative named “Digi Vyapari-Safal Vyapari” with an aim to accelerate the acceptance of digital payments method among merchants across the country. CAIT is an apex body of the trading community of India. For this initiative, CAIT has partnered with HDFC Bank, Mastercard, Common Service Centres (CSCs) of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) and Global Linkers.
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
1 pointsWhich state has topped the Composite Water Management Index (CWMI 2.0) 2019 by NITI Aayog?
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NITI Aayog has prepared the second Round of Composite Water Management Index (CWMI 2.0) in which Gujarat is at the top. Top State: CWMI 2.0 ranks various states for the reference year 2017-18 as against the base year 2016-17 (for first edition). Gujarat is at the top in the reference year (2017-18). Andhra Pradesh is on 2nd, Madhya Pradesh on 3rd, Goa on 4th, Karnataka on 5th and Tamil Nadu on 6th. In the last ranking also Gujarat was on top.
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NITI Aayog has prepared the second Round of Composite Water Management Index (CWMI 2.0) in which Gujarat is at the top. Top State: CWMI 2.0 ranks various states for the reference year 2017-18 as against the base year 2016-17 (for first edition). Gujarat is at the top in the reference year (2017-18). Andhra Pradesh is on 2nd, Madhya Pradesh on 3rd, Goa on 4th, Karnataka on 5th and Tamil Nadu on 6th. In the last ranking also Gujarat was on top.
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Question 6 of 40
6. Question
1 pointsSadako Ogata who died recently was the first female Chief of which organisation?
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Japanese academic and diplomat Sadako Ogata who became the first female to be appointed as the U.N. refugee chief passed away at 92.
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Japanese academic and diplomat Sadako Ogata who became the first female to be appointed as the U.N. refugee chief passed away at 92.
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first ever underwater metro corridor has been constructed in which city?
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Kolkata Metro has constructed the first-ever transport tunnel in the country which will pass through underwater. The East-West Metro corridor will pass through under Hooghly river and it will become the first such river crossing in the country.
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Kolkata Metro has constructed the first-ever transport tunnel in the country which will pass through underwater. The East-West Metro corridor will pass through under Hooghly river and it will become the first such river crossing in the country.
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
1 pointsThe first ever Central Police University of India is set to be established in which city?
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is set to launch India’s first Central Police University near the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. The University will be established in Sector Techzone, Greater Noida, over an area of 100 acres of land, costing Rs 372 crore.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is set to launch India’s first Central Police University near the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. The University will be established in Sector Techzone, Greater Noida, over an area of 100 acres of land, costing Rs 372 crore.
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
1 pointsCentral Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced to crate a national e-assessment centre (NeAC) in which city?
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Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced the creation of a national e-assessment centre (NeAC) in New Delhi to enable faceless and nameless assessment for income tax payers from October 08, 2019.
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Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has announced the creation of a national e-assessment centre (NeAC) in New Delhi to enable faceless and nameless assessment for income tax payers from October 08, 2019.
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
1 pointsThe National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD) has recently been inaugurated in which city?
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The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated the upgraded National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD) at AG Colony Road, Erragadda, Hyderabad. NRUMSD has been upgraded from the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM) to a premier institute under the CCRUM.
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The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated the upgraded National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders (NRIUMSD) at AG Colony Road, Erragadda, Hyderabad. NRUMSD has been upgraded from the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine (CRIUM) to a premier institute under the CCRUM.
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
1 pointsRecently a postal stamp was released on National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) by the Health and Family Welfare Ministry to mark ____________ years of NIN
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Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released a postal stamp to commemorate the centenary celebrations of the Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) on October 18, 2019 at Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in New Delhi.
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Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released a postal stamp to commemorate the centenary celebrations of the Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) on October 18, 2019 at Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in New Delhi.
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
1 pointsThe Swachh Bharat World University will be set up in which state of India?
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The government of Maharashtra has decided to set up ‘Swachh Bharat World University’ in Wardha in Vidarbha region near Nagpur, that will focus on research studies in sanitation, cleanliness and environment.
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The government of Maharashtra has decided to set up ‘Swachh Bharat World University’ in Wardha in Vidarbha region near Nagpur, that will focus on research studies in sanitation, cleanliness and environment.
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first indigenously designed standing wheelchair named ‘Arise’ has been developed by which institute?
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Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has launched the country’s “first indigenously” designed standing wheelchair. It is named ‘Arise’. It will enable a differently-abled person to shift from sitting to standing position. Arise has been launched by IIT, Madras in collaboration with Phoenix Medical Systems.
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Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has launched the country’s “first indigenously” designed standing wheelchair. It is named ‘Arise’. It will enable a differently-abled person to shift from sitting to standing position. Arise has been launched by IIT, Madras in collaboration with Phoenix Medical Systems.
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
1 pointsWhat is the current GST rate on Electric Vehicles(EVs)?
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Government has reduced the GST rate on Electric Vehicles(EVs) from 12% to 5%. The rate will be applicable from August 01, 2019.
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Government has reduced the GST rate on Electric Vehicles(EVs) from 12% to 5%. The rate will be applicable from August 01, 2019.
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
1 pointsWhat is the deadline set by the government to implement the ‘one nation, one ration card’ system for all State/UT Government in India?
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The central government has given State/UT Government a deadline of June 30, 2020 for implementing the ‘one nation, one ration card’ system.
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The central government has given State/UT Government a deadline of June 30, 2020 for implementing the ‘one nation, one ration card’ system.
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
1 pointsThe Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport is set to become the third International Airport in North East. It is based in which state?
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The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has announced that the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport located in Agartala is set to become an International Airport by the end of 2019 or start of 2020. With this Agartala Airport would be the third International Airport in North East after Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport) and Imphal (Bir Tikendrajit International Airport ).
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The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has announced that the Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport located in Agartala is set to become an International Airport by the end of 2019 or start of 2020. With this Agartala Airport would be the third International Airport in North East after Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport) and Imphal (Bir Tikendrajit International Airport ).
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
1 pointsShefali Juneja has been appointed as India’s representative in the Council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Where is the headquarter of ICAO based?
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- Shefali Juneja has been appointed as India’s representative in the Council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
- ICAO Headquarters- Montreal, Canada
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- Shefali Juneja has been appointed as India’s representative in the Council of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
- ICAO Headquarters- Montreal, Canada
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
1 pointsIn partnership with company, Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB) is set to become world’s first end-to-end digital trade finance bank?
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Microsoft and Publicis Sapient have partnered with Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB) to launch the world’s first end-to-end digital trade finance bank. AGTB is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Microsoft and Publicis Sapient have partnered with Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB) to launch the world’s first end-to-end digital trade finance bank. AGTB is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
1 pointsThe bilateral Air Exercise “Garuda VI” was conducted by India with which country?
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The Air Forces of India and France will carry out a two-week-long mega air exercise “Garuda VI” beginning July 1, 2019 at an air base in France to further boost to military-to-military ties between the two countries.
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The Air Forces of India and France will carry out a two-week-long mega air exercise “Garuda VI” beginning July 1, 2019 at an air base in France to further boost to military-to-military ties between the two countries.
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
1 pointsWhat is the motif on the new Rs 20 denomination banknote?
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The Rs 20 note is greenish-yellow in colour. The new banknote has a motif of Ellora Caves on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage
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The Rs 20 note is greenish-yellow in colour. The new banknote has a motif of Ellora Caves on the reverse, depicting the country’s cultural heritage
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
1 pointsWorld Tourism Day (WTD) is observed on September 27 every year. What was the theme of 2019 WTD?
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- The World Tourism Day is observed on September 27
- Theme 2019 : “Tourism and jobs: a better future for all”
- Host Country 2019 : India
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- The World Tourism Day is observed on September 27
- Theme 2019 : “Tourism and jobs: a better future for all”
- Host Country 2019 : India
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
1 pointsWhere was the 24th edition of the World Energy Congress, 2019 held?
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- The 24th World Energy Congress is being held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 9-12 September 2019.
- The theme of the event in 2019 is “Energy for Prosperity”.
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- The 24th World Energy Congress is being held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 9-12 September 2019.
- The theme of the event in 2019 is “Energy for Prosperity”.
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
1 pointsThe member nations of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region have resolved to eliminate the highly infectious childhood killer diseases measles and rubella by which year?
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- The Member-countries of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region have resolved to eliminate the highly infectious childhood killer diseases measles and rubella by the year 2023. The resolution was made at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia held in New Delhi from September 4-5, 2019.
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- The Member-countries of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region have resolved to eliminate the highly infectious childhood killer diseases measles and rubella by the year 2023. The resolution was made at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia held in New Delhi from September 4-5, 2019.
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
1 pointsAn 11-member company law committee has been constituted to analyze and examine the decriminalization of certain offenses under the Companies Act, 2013. Who is the head of this committee?
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- The government has constituted an 11-member company law committee to analyze and examine the decriminalization of certain offenses under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas is the chairman of the committee.
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- The government has constituted an 11-member company law committee to analyze and examine the decriminalization of certain offenses under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas is the chairman of the committee.
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
1 pointsWho is the Chief of the committee formed by IRDAI to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox?
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- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has set up an eight-member committee to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox approach to promote innovative ideas to foster growth in insurance sector.
- The committee will be headed by International Institute of Information Technology (Bangalore) Director S Sadagopan.
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- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has set up an eight-member committee to evaluate applications filed under the Regulatory Sandbox approach to promote innovative ideas to foster growth in insurance sector.
- The committee will be headed by International Institute of Information Technology (Bangalore) Director S Sadagopan.
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
1 pointsWhich of these Indian carriers has become the first in the world to use TaxiBot as alternate taxiing equipment on Commercial Airbus Flight?
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- The National carrier Air India has created history on October 15, 2019 as it became the first airline in the world to use TaxiBot as alternate taxiing equipment on its Airbus A320 with passengers onboard.
- The TaxiBot successfully towed a commercial Air India flight carrying passengers from Delhi to Mumbai to the runway for take-off on October 15 at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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- The National carrier Air India has created history on October 15, 2019 as it became the first airline in the world to use TaxiBot as alternate taxiing equipment on its Airbus A320 with passengers onboard.
- The TaxiBot successfully towed a commercial Air India flight carrying passengers from Delhi to Mumbai to the runway for take-off on October 15 at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
1 pointsMind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life is the autobiography of which player?
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Indian Chess player, Viswanathan Anand has penned a book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life”.
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Indian Chess player, Viswanathan Anand has penned a book titled “Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion’s Life”.
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
1 pointsIdentity Check Express is a next-generation, mobile-first authentication solution launched by which company for safe digital payments?
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Mastercard has launched a new solution – Identity Check Express – to create a completely friction-free digital payment experience for online shopping.
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Mastercard has launched a new solution – Identity Check Express – to create a completely friction-free digital payment experience for online shopping.
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
1 pointsWhat is the current policy Repo Rate?
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Policy Repo Rate: : 5.15%
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Policy Repo Rate: : 5.15%
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
1 pointsThe Government of India has increased the authorised capital of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB). What is the new authorized capital?
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The government has increased the authorised capital of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) by Rs 5,000 crore from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore.
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The government has increased the authorised capital of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) by Rs 5,000 crore from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore.
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
1 pointsSEBI has recently eased the regulatory and compliance framework for foreign portfolio investors (FPI). Under the new framework, FPIs have been classified into how many categories?
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FPIs may be re-categorized into two categories – Category I and II, instead of the present requirement of three categories.
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FPIs may be re-categorized into two categories – Category I and II, instead of the present requirement of three categories.
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Question 32 of 40
32. Question
1 pointsWhich among these banks has been named as the World’s Best Bank by Euromoney in its 2019 Awards for Excellence?
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DBS Bank has been named the “World’s Best Bank” by leading global financial publication Euromoney in its 2019 Awards for Excellence.
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DBS Bank has been named the “World’s Best Bank” by leading global financial publication Euromoney in its 2019 Awards for Excellence.
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
1 pointsName the winner of Dada Saheb Phalke Award 2018?
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- Legendary Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been unanimously selected for Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2018 for his contribution to the Indian film industry.
- He is the 50th recipient of the award.
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- Legendary Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been unanimously selected for Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2018 for his contribution to the Indian film industry.
- He is the 50th recipient of the award.
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
1 pointsUri : The Surgical Strike has won the best Director award at the 2019 National Film Awards. Who is the Director of the film?
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Best Director: Uri : The Surgical Strike– Aditya Dhar
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Best Director: Uri : The Surgical Strike– Aditya Dhar
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
1 pointsWho is the current Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the tenure of Pramod Chandra Mody as the Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for one year.
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the tenure of Pramod Chandra Mody as the Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for one year.
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
1 pointsWho is the new Chief of International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva has been selected as the next Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva has been selected as the next Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
1 pointsThe Tatpar is a unified mobile application launched by the police department of which state/UT for its citizens to provide more than 50 citizen-centric services in a single app?
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The Delhi Police has developed a unified mobile application named ‘Tatpar’ for its citizens to provide more than 50 citizen-centric services in a single app.
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The Delhi Police has developed a unified mobile application named ‘Tatpar’ for its citizens to provide more than 50 citizen-centric services in a single app.
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
1 pointsMacedonia has signed Accord to Join NATO as 30th Member. What is the capital of Macedonia?
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
1 pointsDepositories hold securities in which form?
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
1 pointsWhat is the deadline for one-time facility for compounding of income tax offences launched by CBDT?
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