Current Affairs Test 1- IBPS PO Mains Exam 2020
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
1 pointsMario Gomez, a renowned footballer has announced retirement from the professional sports. He played for which country?
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Former Germany footballer Mario Gomez has announced his retirement from the sport
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Former Germany footballer Mario Gomez has announced his retirement from the sport
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
1 pointsThe first ever Maritime Cluster of India is being set up in which state?
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- The Government of Goa has allotted over 14,380 square metres of land at Verna industrial estate to ‘Konkan Maritime Cluster’ (Goa Maritime Cluster), a consortium of 49 Goan MSME units, to set up its Common Facility Centre.
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- The Government of Goa has allotted over 14,380 square metres of land at Verna industrial estate to ‘Konkan Maritime Cluster’ (Goa Maritime Cluster), a consortium of 49 Goan MSME units, to set up its Common Facility Centre.
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
1 pointsThe stock exchange of which country was recently hit by cyber attack “distributed denial of service” (DDoS)?
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New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) which operates New Zealand capital, risk and commodity markets (stock market) was under cyber attack for four days. It was a “distributed denial of service” (DDoS) attacks. However, the source of attack is not known yet.
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New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) which operates New Zealand capital, risk and commodity markets (stock market) was under cyber attack for four days. It was a “distributed denial of service” (DDoS) attacks. However, the source of attack is not known yet.
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
1 pointsUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the renovated 2 lane upstream carriageway of the Mahatma Gandhi bridge. The bridge is based in which state?
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The Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari virtually inaugurated the two completed lanes of the 4-lane Mahatma Gandhi bridge in Bihar on 31 July 2020, which is being renovated. Mahatma Gandhi bridge is a 5,750 metres long four lane bridge, lying at NH-19 between Patna and Hajipur. It is the third-longest river bridge in India.
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The Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari virtually inaugurated the two completed lanes of the 4-lane Mahatma Gandhi bridge in Bihar on 31 July 2020, which is being renovated. Mahatma Gandhi bridge is a 5,750 metres long four lane bridge, lying at NH-19 between Patna and Hajipur. It is the third-longest river bridge in India.
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
1 pointsThe biography of Indian player Vishesh Bhriguvanshi titled ‘Vishesh: Code To Win’ has been written by Nirupama Yadav. Vishesh was related to which sports?
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The inspirational story on the life of Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, India’s youngest basketball team captain, is set to be released on August 29, the National Sports Day. The book, titled “Vishesh: Code To Win”, has been written by sportswoman-turned-author Nirupama Yadav and published by the publishing house Bluerose.
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The inspirational story on the life of Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, India’s youngest basketball team captain, is set to be released on August 29, the National Sports Day. The book, titled “Vishesh: Code To Win”, has been written by sportswoman-turned-author Nirupama Yadav and published by the publishing house Bluerose.
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Question 6 of 40
6. Question
1 pointsWhich state of the country has got the first ever ICMR-approved mobile RT-PCR COVID-19 testing laboratory?
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The Karnataka Government has launched a first-of-its-kind mobile COVID-19 laboratory on 5th August 2020. The unique lab has been developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The mobile lab is the first Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-approved mobile RT-PCR Covid-19 testing laboratory in India.
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The Karnataka Government has launched a first-of-its-kind mobile COVID-19 laboratory on 5th August 2020. The unique lab has been developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The mobile lab is the first Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-approved mobile RT-PCR Covid-19 testing laboratory in India.
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
1 pointsWhich bank has recently acquired 7.82 percent stake in battery maker Eveready Industries by invoking pledged shares?
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Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has acquired 7.82 percent stake in battery maker Eveready Industries by invoking pledged shares following loan default. The bank invoked pledge on 56,83,320 shares which constituted 7.82 percent of paid-up equity share capital of Eveready Industries.
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Private sector lender IndusInd Bank has acquired 7.82 percent stake in battery maker Eveready Industries by invoking pledged shares following loan default. The bank invoked pledge on 56,83,320 shares which constituted 7.82 percent of paid-up equity share capital of Eveready Industries.
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
1 pointsThe CANI project launched by the Government of India is related to?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and dedicated to the nation, the first ever submarine (undersea) Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connectivity between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI project)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and dedicated to the nation, the first ever submarine (undersea) Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connectivity between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI project)
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
1 pointsCentre has launched data recovery centre ‘Krishi Megh’, of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), It will be based in which city?
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The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched a data recovery centre ‘Krishi Megh’ (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) of the government’s premier research body Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The centre has been set up at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) in Hyderabad.
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The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched a data recovery centre ‘Krishi Megh’ (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) of the government’s premier research body Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The centre has been set up at National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) in Hyderabad.
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
1 points‘AIR Scanner’ is an AI based Reading Assistant and Document Scanner app launched by the students of which institute?
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A pair of students at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has developed an AI-based document-scanning app ‘AIR Scanner’, as an alternative to Chinese document scanning app CamScanner. The app has been developed by Rohit Kumar and Kavin Agrawal from the Department of Civil Engineering.
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A pair of students at the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has developed an AI-based document-scanning app ‘AIR Scanner’, as an alternative to Chinese document scanning app CamScanner. The app has been developed by Rohit Kumar and Kavin Agrawal from the Department of Civil Engineering.
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
1 pointsWhat is the rank of India in the Global Innovation Index 2020?
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48
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48
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
1 pointsINDRA NAVY is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise of the Indian Navy with which country?
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The 11th edition of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise INDRA NAVY between Indian Navy and Russian Navy has been organised from 4-5 September 2020 in the Bay of Bengal.
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The 11th edition of the biennial bilateral maritime exercise INDRA NAVY between Indian Navy and Russian Navy has been organised from 4-5 September 2020 in the Bay of Bengal.
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
1 pointsThe MoBank app has been launched by which bank?
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RBL Bank has partnered with Empays Payment Systems to launch a cardless cash withdrawal facility from ATMs by leveraging the Instant Money Transfer (IMT) system.
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RBL Bank has partnered with Empays Payment Systems to launch a cardless cash withdrawal facility from ATMs by leveraging the Instant Money Transfer (IMT) system.
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the book “Let Us Dream”?
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Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, has penned a new book titled “Let Us Dream”.
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Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, has penned a new book titled “Let Us Dream”.
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
1 pointsRBI has notified that Start-ups will be eligible for finance under the priority sector. What is the maximum amount that can be availed under this facility?
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Bank finance to start-ups (up to Rs 50 crore) will be considered as Priority Sector Lending
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Bank finance to start-ups (up to Rs 50 crore) will be considered as Priority Sector Lending
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
1 pointsName the financial institution which has recently lend $500 million loan for the 82-kilometre Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has signed a $500 million loan pact on 8th September 2020 to build a modern, high-speed 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has signed a $500 million loan pact on 8th September 2020 to build a modern, high-speed 82-kilometer Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
1 pointsHow many Doorstep banking centres have been established in India?
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The targetted customers are- Senior citizens, Defense personnel, CRPF, widows, Divyangindividuals, Students, Salaried employees, Corporate clients, Retail shopkeepers and street vendors.The service is available in 11 languages. It aims to deliver the services in 3 hours. For this 100 Doorstep banking centres have been established across India.
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The targetted customers are- Senior citizens, Defense personnel, CRPF, widows, Divyangindividuals, Students, Salaried employees, Corporate clients, Retail shopkeepers and street vendors.The service is available in 11 languages. It aims to deliver the services in 3 hours. For this 100 Doorstep banking centres have been established across India.
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
1 pointsIndia has signed an agreement with which country for Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of the two countries?
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India and Japan have signed an Agreement regarding Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan on 9 September 2020.
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India and Japan have signed an Agreement regarding Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and The Self-Defense Forces of Japan on 9 September 2020.
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
1 pointsThe Five Star Villages scheme has been launched by which organisation?
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The Department of Posts has launched a new scheme called Five Star Villages, to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country.
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The Department of Posts has launched a new scheme called Five Star Villages, to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country.
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
1 pointsWho is the head the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) to oversee the process of the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)?
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Central Government has constituted an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) to oversee the process of the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is the chairman of this EGoM.
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Central Government has constituted an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) to oversee the process of the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is the chairman of this EGoM.
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
1 pointsName the player who has won the women’s single 2020 US Open Tennis tournament?
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In Tennis,Japan’s Naomi Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, 1-6, ,6-3, 6-3, to clinch the Women’s Singles title in the 2020 US Open Tennis tournament
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In Tennis,Japan’s Naomi Osaka defeated Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, 1-6, ,6-3, 6-3, to clinch the Women’s Singles title in the 2020 US Open Tennis tournament
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
1 pointsThe foundation stone for the Arun Jaitley Memorial Sports Complex has been laid in which of these places recently?
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The foundation stone for the construction of Arun Jaitley Memorial Sports Complex is laid at Hiranagar, in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir
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The foundation stone for the construction of Arun Jaitley Memorial Sports Complex is laid at Hiranagar, in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
1 pointsName the Indian Naval Ship which has been deployed by the Government, under Mission Sagar-II, to deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As a part of Mission Sagar-II, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat reached Sudan on 2nd November 2020 with 100 tonnes of food aid. Under Mission Sagar-II, INS Airavat will deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As a part of Mission Sagar-II, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat reached Sudan on 2nd November 2020 with 100 tonnes of food aid. Under Mission Sagar-II, INS Airavat will deliver food aid to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
1 pointsWhich bank has launched the country’s first-of-its-kind comprehensive banking programme for its millennial customers named ‘MINE’?
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Private lender ICICI Bank has launched a comprehensive banking programme for its millennial customers, (in the age bracket of 18 years to 35 years ), called ‘ICICI Bank Mine’.
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Private lender ICICI Bank has launched a comprehensive banking programme for its millennial customers, (in the age bracket of 18 years to 35 years ), called ‘ICICI Bank Mine’.
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
1 pointsWhich state has launched the eco-sustainable programme ‘Parivarthanam’ for the fishing community?
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The government of Kerala has launched a pioneering eco-sustainable programme called ‘Parivarthanam’, to improve the livelihood of the fishing community.
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The government of Kerala has launched a pioneering eco-sustainable programme called ‘Parivarthanam’, to improve the livelihood of the fishing community.
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
1 pointsThe Sampurnanand Stadium is located in which city of India?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for 30 development projects in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, via video-conferencing, on 09 November 2020, which included a housing complex for players in Sampurnanand Stadium.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for 30 development projects in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, via video-conferencing, on 09 November 2020, which included a housing complex for players in Sampurnanand Stadium.
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
1 pointsNongpok Sekmai is adjudged as the India’s top most police station for 2020 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The police station is in which state?
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
1 pointsRBI has recently introduced the LAF and MSF facilities for the Scheduled Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), which has a minimum CRAR of _________ percent
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The Reserve Bank of India has allowed the Scheduled Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to take part in the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) of RBI for better for liquidity management. There is a minimum CRAR of nine per cent.
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The Reserve Bank of India has allowed the Scheduled Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to take part in the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) and Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) of RBI for better for liquidity management. There is a minimum CRAR of nine per cent.
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
1 pointsWhich country has won the 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award of UNCTAD?
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The Geneva-based United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has awarded the 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award to Invest India, the National Investment Promotion Agency of India.
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The Geneva-based United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has awarded the 2020 United Nations Investment Promotion Award to Invest India, the National Investment Promotion Agency of India.
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
1 pointsSAFE scheme is administered by?
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Sidbi Assistance to Facilitate Emergency (SAFE)
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Sidbi Assistance to Facilitate Emergency (SAFE)
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
1 pointsName the block chain based platform launched by NPCI for secure online payment.
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NPCI Launches Blockchain-based ‘Vajra Platform’ to Secure Online Payment
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NPCI Launches Blockchain-based ‘Vajra Platform’ to Secure Online Payment
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Question 32 of 40
32. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first corporate bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been launched by?
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Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC) has launched India’s first corporate bond exchange-traded fund (ETF)
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Edelweiss Asset Management Company (AMC) has launched India’s first corporate bond exchange-traded fund (ETF)
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
1 pointsWhat does V stands for in V-CIP (method for for KYC)?
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Video-based Customer Identification ProcessIncorrect
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following recently became the first country to close its financial market over coronavirus fears?
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The Philippines has become the first country to close its financial market over coronavirus fears.
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The Philippines has become the first country to close its financial market over coronavirus fears.
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
1 pointsThe DRDO observed its ___________ Foundation Day on 01 January 2021
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) observed the 63rd Foundation Day of its establishment on January 01, 2021..
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) observed the 63rd Foundation Day of its establishment on January 01, 2021..
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
1 pointsThe 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off from Mormugao Port recently. Where is the port located?
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The 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off on January 05, 2021, from Mormugao Port, Goa onboard chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin.
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The 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off on January 05, 2021, from Mormugao Port, Goa onboard chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin.
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
1 pointsWhich among these official language day is observed by the United Nations on 18 December?
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UN Arabic Language Day is observed annually on December 18.
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UN Arabic Language Day is observed annually on December 18.
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
1 pointsSandeep Kumari has been banned by WADA for four years for flunking dope test. She is related to which sports?
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Discus thrower Sandeep Kumari has been banned for 4 years by WADA’s Athletics Integrity Unit for flunking a dope test.
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Discus thrower Sandeep Kumari has been banned for 4 years by WADA’s Athletics Integrity Unit for flunking a dope test.
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
1 pointsThe Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) has been launched by which organisation?
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The Reserve Bank of India has announced the creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF).
The aim of this fund is to promote the usage of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure. The fund will encourage
acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6
centres and north eastern states. The Reserve Bank will make an initial contribution of Rs 250 crores to the PIDF
covering half the fund.Incorrect
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the creation of a Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF).
The aim of this fund is to promote the usage of Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure. The fund will encourage
acquirers to deploy Points of Sale (PoS) infrastructure (both physical and digital modes) in tier-3 to tier-6
centres and north eastern states. The Reserve Bank will make an initial contribution of Rs 250 crores to the PIDF
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
1 pointsAs per the UBS Investment Bank, what is the projected growth rate of India in the fiscal 2020-21?
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- Swiss brokerage major UBS Investment Bank has projected the Indian economy to contract 7.5 percent in the current fiscal FY21, ending March 2021.
- UBS further expects the economy to rebound at 11.5 percent in FY22.
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- Swiss brokerage major UBS Investment Bank has projected the Indian economy to contract 7.5 percent in the current fiscal FY21, ending March 2021.
- UBS further expects the economy to rebound at 11.5 percent in FY22.