Current Affairs Test 5- RRB Officer Scale I & Office Assistant Mains Exam
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
1 pointsWho among the following has been appointed as new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
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Girish Chandra Murmu appointed as new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
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Girish Chandra Murmu appointed as new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
1 pointsWhich Airport has launched the first-of-its-kind web portal named ‘AIR SUVIDHA’ for India-bound International Passengers?
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The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) Launches Online Portal ‘AIR SUVIDHA’ for India-bound International Passengers
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The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) Launches Online Portal ‘AIR SUVIDHA’ for India-bound International Passengers
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
1 pointsThe Reserve Bank of India has released the ‘framework for authorization of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments’ in India. What should be the paid-up capital of the entity to start functioning as an Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments in India?
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RBI releases framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments
Presently NPCI is the only Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments in India.
Now Reserve Bank of India has released the ‘framework for authorization of pan-India Umbrella Entity
for Retail Payments’ in India.
This means that RBI has allowed companies/entities to apply to RBI to set-up pan-India umbrella
entity/entities focussing on retail payment systems in India. After receiving approval from RBI, the entity
may start functioning as an Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments in India just like NPCI.
Paid-up capital: The umbrella entity shall have a minimum paid-up capital of Rs 500 crore.Incorrect
RBI releases framework for authorisation of pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments
Presently NPCI is the only Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments in India.
Now Reserve Bank of India has released the ‘framework for authorization of pan-India Umbrella Entity
for Retail Payments’ in India.
This means that RBI has allowed companies/entities to apply to RBI to set-up pan-India umbrella
entity/entities focussing on retail payment systems in India. After receiving approval from RBI, the entity
may start functioning as an Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments in India just like NPCI.
Paid-up capital: The umbrella entity shall have a minimum paid-up capital of Rs 500 crore. -
Question 4 of 40
4. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the book titled “Our Only Home: A Climate Appeal to the World”?
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Book titled “Our Only Home: A Climate Appeal to the World” by Dalai Lama to hit stands in November 2020
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Book titled “Our Only Home: A Climate Appeal to the World” by Dalai Lama to hit stands in November 2020
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
1 pointsThe Government of Uttar Pradesh has signed a ‘plan of cooperation’ with which country for Bundelkhand Water Project?
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The Government of Uttar Pradesh has signed a ‘plan of cooperation’ with the Government of Israel for
the management of water resources in Bundelkhand region of the state, which faces potable water
shortage in summers. (‘India –Israel – Bundelkhand Water Project’)Incorrect
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has signed a ‘plan of cooperation’ with the Government of Israel for
the management of water resources in Bundelkhand region of the state, which faces potable water
shortage in summers. (‘India –Israel – Bundelkhand Water Project’) -
Question 6 of 40
6. Question
1 pointsWhich state has topped the inaugural edition of the Export Preparedness Index 2020, launched by NITI Aayog?
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Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog’s inaugural Export Preparedness Index 2020. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
ranked second and third respectively. Across the Union Territories, Delhi has performed the best, followed by Goa and Chandigarh.
Among the Himalayan states, Uttarakhand is top ranked, followed by Tripura and Himachal Pradesh.
In the landlocked states, Rajasthan has performed the best, followed by Telangana and Haryana.Incorrect
Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog’s inaugural Export Preparedness Index 2020. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
ranked second and third respectively. Across the Union Territories, Delhi has performed the best, followed by Goa and Chandigarh.
Among the Himalayan states, Uttarakhand is top ranked, followed by Tripura and Himachal Pradesh.
In the landlocked states, Rajasthan has performed the best, followed by Telangana and Haryana. -
Question 7 of 40
7. Question
1 pointsAlexander Lukashenko has recently been sworn in as President of which country?
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Alexander Lukashenko sworn in as President of Belarus for 6th term
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Alexander Lukashenko sworn in as President of Belarus for 6th term
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
1 pointsWhich bank has recently collaborated with IIT Kanpur to launch ‘Fintech Innovation Centre (FIC)’ at its campus?
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Punjab National Bank has partnered with IIT Kanpur and the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST) to set up a ‘Fintech Innovation Centre (FIC)’ at the institute’s campus.
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Punjab National Bank has partnered with IIT Kanpur and the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST) to set up a ‘Fintech Innovation Centre (FIC)’ at the institute’s campus.
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
1 pointsThe ‘SafePay’ is a contactless debit card-based payment facility launched by which bank?
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IDFC First Bank will launch a contactless debit card-based payment facility, SafePay. It will allow transactions up to Rs 20,000 per day.
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IDFC First Bank will launch a contactless debit card-based payment facility, SafePay. It will allow transactions up to Rs 20,000 per day.
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
1 pointsName the Indian who has been awarded the Ig Nobel Prize 2020 for Medical Education.
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Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has been awarded the Ig Nobel Prize 2020 for Medical Education.
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Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi has been awarded the Ig Nobel Prize 2020 for Medical Education.
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
1 pointsCentre has extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by one yearuntil September 2021. Who is the head of this committee?
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by one year until September 2021. Corporate affairs secretary Rajesh Verma is the present chairperson of the committee. The committee has a total of 11 members
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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the tenure of the Company Law Committee by one year until September 2021. Corporate affairs secretary Rajesh Verma is the present chairperson of the committee. The committee has a total of 11 members
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
1 pointsWorld Maritime Day is observed every year on 24 September. What was the theme of 2020 World Maritime Day?
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World Maritime Day 2020: 24 September. 2020 theme for WMD is “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet.”
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World Maritime Day 2020: 24 September. 2020 theme for WMD is “Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet.”
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
1 pointsThe bilateral India-Japan Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) 2020 was held in which region?
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The fourth edition of the biennial India-Japan Maritime bilateral Exercise (JIMEX) kicked off on 26 September 2020 in the northern Arabia Sea.
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The fourth edition of the biennial India-Japan Maritime bilateral Exercise (JIMEX) kicked off on 26 September 2020 in the northern Arabia Sea.
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
1 pointsGovernment had recently increased SDRF Spending Limit for how many states from 35 percent to 50 percent to tackle COVID situation?
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Government Increases SDRF Spending Limit by States from 35 percent to 50 percent to tackle COVID situation. For 7 states with high COVID-19 cases. These are- Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
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Government Increases SDRF Spending Limit by States from 35 percent to 50 percent to tackle COVID situation. For 7 states with high COVID-19 cases. These are- Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
1 pointsThe theme for Global Ayurveda Summit 2020 was “Emerging Opportunities for Ayurveda during Pandemic”. The Summit was which edition of the annual event?
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The fourth edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit was inaugurated by the Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu through video-conferencing on 15 September 2020. The theme for Global Ayurveda Summit 2020 is “Emerging Opportunities for Ayurveda during Pandemic”
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The fourth edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit was inaugurated by the Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu through video-conferencing on 15 September 2020. The theme for Global Ayurveda Summit 2020 is “Emerging Opportunities for Ayurveda during Pandemic”
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
1 pointsFiumicino International Airport has become the World’s First Airport to earn “COVID-19 5-star airport rating” from Skytrax. In which city is the airport located?
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Fiumicino International Airport in Rome becomes World’s First Airport to earn “COVID-19 5-star airport rating” from Skytrax
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Fiumicino International Airport in Rome becomes World’s First Airport to earn “COVID-19 5-star airport rating” from Skytrax
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
1 pointsWhich among the following bank has launched a loan product called ‘SAFAL’, for organic cotton growers who don’t have any credit history?
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SBI managing director C S Setty has announced that State Bank of India will launch a loan product,
SAFAL, for organic cotton growers who don’t have any credit history.
It stands for Safe and Fast Agriculture Loan (SAFAL). SBI will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine
Learning (ML) for this purpose.Incorrect
SBI managing director C S Setty has announced that State Bank of India will launch a loan product,
SAFAL, for organic cotton growers who don’t have any credit history.
It stands for Safe and Fast Agriculture Loan (SAFAL). SBI will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine
Learning (ML) for this purpose. -
Question 18 of 40
18. Question
1 pointsThe Government of India has set the target to achieve 100 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification by which year?
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The Government of India has set the target to achieve 100 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification by the year 2030. This will be achieved with an estimated investments of over Rs. 4 lakh crores.
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The Government of India has set the target to achieve 100 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification by the year 2030. This will be achieved with an estimated investments of over Rs. 4 lakh crores.
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
1 pointsJ Venkatramu has been appointed as the MD & CEO of which bank?
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J Venkatramu appointed as MD & CEO of India Post Payments Bank for 3 years
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J Venkatramu appointed as MD & CEO of India Post Payments Bank for 3 years
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
1 pointsWhat is the limit set by RBI for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of the financial year 2020-21 (October 2020 to March 2021) for Central Government?
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The Reserve Bank of India has set the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of
the financial year 2020-21 (October 2020 to March 2021) for Central Government at Rs. 1,25,000 crore.
The Reserve Bank will trigger fresh floatation of market loans when the Government of India utilizes
75% of the WMA limit.
The interest rate on WMA/overdraft will be:
WMA: Repo Rate
Overdraft: Two percent above the Repo RateIncorrect
The Reserve Bank of India has set the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the second half of
the financial year 2020-21 (October 2020 to March 2021) for Central Government at Rs. 1,25,000 crore.
The Reserve Bank will trigger fresh floatation of market loans when the Government of India utilizes
75% of the WMA limit.
The interest rate on WMA/overdraft will be:
WMA: Repo Rate
Overdraft: Two percent above the Repo Rate -
Question 21 of 40
21. Question
1 pointsWhich country had collaborated with the Government of India for the operationalization of the Sittwe port in that country?
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India and Myanmar are working towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port in the Rakhine state of Myanmar in the first quarter of 2021.
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India and Myanmar are working towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port in the Rakhine state of Myanmar in the first quarter of 2021.
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
1 pointsWhich state of India has become the first-ever state of the country to be recognised as ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State for providing tap water connection to every rural household in the state?
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Goa becomes India’s first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State by providing tap water connection to every rural household
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Goa becomes India’s first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ State by providing tap water connection to every rural household
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
1 pointsThe Central government has notified the Director-General of Shipping as the National Authority for Recycling of Ships. The office of the National Authority of Ship Recycling will be located in which state?
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- The Central government has notified the Director-General of Shipping as the National Authority for
Recycling of Ships.
The DG Shipping has been designated as the apex authority for the ship recycling industry of India under
Section 3 of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.
The office of the National Authority of Ship Recycling will be set up in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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- The Central government has notified the Director-General of Shipping as the National Authority for
Recycling of Ships.
The DG Shipping has been designated as the apex authority for the ship recycling industry of India under
Section 3 of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019.
The office of the National Authority of Ship Recycling will be set up in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
1 pointsHow much amount has been approved under dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP) for phase II and phase III by the Central Government?
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The cabinet committee on economic affairs has approved Rs 10,211 crore under dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP) phase II and phase III.
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The cabinet committee on economic affairs has approved Rs 10,211 crore under dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP) phase II and phase III.
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
1 pointsSatish Prasad Singh who has passed away recently was the former Chief Minister of which state?
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Bihar’s shortest-serving CM Satish Prasad Singh passes away of Covid-19 at 87
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Bihar’s shortest-serving CM Satish Prasad Singh passes away of Covid-19 at 87
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
1 pointsName the player who has won the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2020.
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Lewis Hamilton wins F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2020
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Lewis Hamilton wins F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2020
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
1 pointsThe government has made it mandatory for companies with annual turnover of Rs __________crore and above to go for e-invoicing for business to companies (B2C) transactions.
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The government has made it mandatory for companies with annual turnover of Rs 100 crore and above to go for e-invoicing for business to companies (B2C) transactions. This new rule will be applicable from 01 January 2021.
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The government has made it mandatory for companies with annual turnover of Rs 100 crore and above to go for e-invoicing for business to companies (B2C) transactions. This new rule will be applicable from 01 January 2021.
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
1 pointsWhich country was the Chair for the 12th BRICS Summit held in November 2020?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 12th Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa
(BRICS) Summit on 17 November 2020. The theme of the 12th edition of BRICS Summit was “Global stability, shared security and innovative
growth”. The Summit was held under the Chairmanship of Russian President Vladimir Putin. India will be taking
over the Chairmanship of the BRICS in 2021 and host the 13th BRICS Summit in 2021.Incorrect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the 12th Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa
(BRICS) Summit on 17 November 2020. The theme of the 12th edition of BRICS Summit was “Global stability, shared security and innovative
growth”. The Summit was held under the Chairmanship of Russian President Vladimir Putin. India will be taking
over the Chairmanship of the BRICS in 2021 and host the 13th BRICS Summit in 2021. -
Question 29 of 40
29. Question
1 pointsWhat is the total stimulus announced by the Ministry of Finance under AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0?
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Total stimulus under AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0: Rs 2.65 Lakh crore
With the announcement of AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0, the total stimulus provided by
GoI and RBI together comes out to be Rs. 29,87,641 crore. This is 15% of India’s
GDP.Incorrect
Total stimulus under AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0: Rs 2.65 Lakh crore
With the announcement of AatmaNirbhar Bharat 3.0, the total stimulus provided by
GoI and RBI together comes out to be Rs. 29,87,641 crore. This is 15% of India’s
GDP. -
Question 30 of 40
30. Question
1 pointsThe 5th India International Cherry Blossom Festival was cancelled due to COVID-19. The annual event is held in which city of India?
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5th India International Cherry Blossom Festival of Shillong Cancelled due to COVID-19. The festival is
held every year in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, to celebrate the unique autumn flowering of the
Himalayan cherry blossoms and mark the beginning of India’s version of autumn.Incorrect
5th India International Cherry Blossom Festival of Shillong Cancelled due to COVID-19. The festival is
held every year in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, to celebrate the unique autumn flowering of the
Himalayan cherry blossoms and mark the beginning of India’s version of autumn. -
Question 31 of 40
31. Question
1 pointsThe Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (Kotak Mutual Fund), has launched Kotak International REIT Fund of Funds, India’s first diversified REIT Mutual Fund. What does REIT stands for?
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Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (Kotak Mutual Fund), has launched Kotak International
REIT Fund of Funds, India’s first diversified REIT Mutual Fund.
REIT stands for Real Estate Investment Trust.Incorrect
Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company (Kotak Mutual Fund), has launched Kotak International
REIT Fund of Funds, India’s first diversified REIT Mutual Fund.
REIT stands for Real Estate Investment Trust. -
Question 32 of 40
32. Question
1 pointsThe Indian Oil Corporation Limited, IOCL has launched India’s first 100 Octane Premium Petrol. What is the brand name of this product?
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IOCL launches India’s first 100 Octane Premium Petrol in Mathura, UP. The high octane premium grade petrol will be marketed under the brand ‘XP-100’.
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IOCL launches India’s first 100 Octane Premium Petrol in Mathura, UP. The high octane premium grade petrol will be marketed under the brand ‘XP-100’.
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
1 pointsName the India’s new communication satellite launched recently by ISRO to replace the existing telecommunication satellite GSAT-12?
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ISRO successfully launches India’s new communication satellite CMS-01 from Sriharikota onboard PSLV-C50
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ISRO successfully launches India’s new communication satellite CMS-01 from Sriharikota onboard PSLV-C50
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
1 pointsName the Indian entity which has launched the indigenously developed Cloud Storage Service ‘DigiBoxx’?
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Niti Aayog Launches Made-in-India Cloud Storage Service ‘DigiBoxx’
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Niti Aayog Launches Made-in-India Cloud Storage Service ‘DigiBoxx’
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
1 pointsThe International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has become an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). Where is the headquarter of IOSCO?
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The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has become an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The Headquarter of IOSCO is at Madrid, Spain.
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The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has become an Associate Member of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The Headquarter of IOSCO is at Madrid, Spain.
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
1 pointsName the institution that has signed a loan agreement worth USD 231 million with Indian government to augment electricity generation capacity in the state of Assam?
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $ 231 million loan with the Government of India on 30 December 2020 to augment electricity generation capacity in the state of Assam.This is the third tranche loan for the ‘Assam Power Sector Investment Programme’ that was approved by the ADB Board in July 2014.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $ 231 million loan with the Government of India on 30 December 2020 to augment electricity generation capacity in the state of Assam.This is the third tranche loan for the ‘Assam Power Sector Investment Programme’ that was approved by the ADB Board in July 2014.
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
1 pointsRBI has launched Digital Payments Index (DPI) to capture the extent of digitization of digital/electronic payments in India. The index comprises of how many parameters?
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Reserve Bank of India has launched a Digital Payments Index (DPI) to capture the extent of digitization of digital/electronic payments across the country.This RBI-Digital Payments Index (DPI) has 5 broad parameters
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Reserve Bank of India has launched a Digital Payments Index (DPI) to capture the extent of digitization of digital/electronic payments across the country.This RBI-Digital Payments Index (DPI) has 5 broad parameters
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
1 pointsGovernment has set up a high-level group to build a South Asia-focused energy security architecture. Who is the head of this group?
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The Central Government has set up a high-level group to build a South Asia-focused energy security architecture. The high-level group, named the South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE), will be headed by former Union Power Secretary Ram Vinay Shahi.
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The Central Government has set up a high-level group to build a South Asia-focused energy security architecture. The high-level group, named the South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE), will be headed by former Union Power Secretary Ram Vinay Shahi.
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
1 pointsThe Toycathon-2021 has been launched to develop India as the global Toy manufacturing hub. Toycathon-2021 has how many themes?
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The Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Union Minister WCD and Textiles Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani jointly launched Toycathon-2021 and the Toycathon Portal on January 05, 2021. The Toycathon will be based on nine themes
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The Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ and Union Minister WCD and Textiles Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani jointly launched Toycathon-2021 and the Toycathon Portal on January 05, 2021. The Toycathon will be based on nine themes
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
1 pointsClaire Polosak has become the first women umpire to officiate men’s test match. She is from which country?
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Claire Polosak, an Australian umpire, has become the first-ever woman match official of a men’s Test match.
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Claire Polosak, an Australian umpire, has become the first-ever woman match official of a men’s Test match.