Current Affairs Mock Test – SBI Clerk Mains (Full Length Mock)- Set 7
The Mains examination of SBI PO Mains is scheduled to be held in January 2022. The current affairs section of SBI PO Mains will consist of 40 questions. The sectional time limit will be 35 minutes. This is a full-length mock test for the Current Affairs section of 2021 SBI PO Mains Exam. This set contains 40 questions.
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Question 1 of 40
1. Question
1 pointsAsia’s longest High Speed Track (HST), NATRAX, has recently been inaugurated in which city?
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The Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar virtually inaugurated a High Speed Track (HST), NATRAX, in Indore on June 29, 2021. NATRAX is the longest high-speed track in Asia, measuring 11.3 km in length, developed in an area of 1000 acres of land.
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The Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Prakash Javadekar virtually inaugurated a High Speed Track (HST), NATRAX, in Indore on June 29, 2021. NATRAX is the longest high-speed track in Asia, measuring 11.3 km in length, developed in an area of 1000 acres of land.
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Question 2 of 40
2. Question
1 pointsAnshula Rao was in news recently for getting four-year doping ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). She is associated with which sports?
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Madhya Pradesh allrounder Anshula Rao has become the first women cricketer to be handed a four-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency, after failing the dope test. She was found guilty of consuming a banned anabolic steroid ’19- Norandrosterone, on March 14 at Baroda in 2020.
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Madhya Pradesh allrounder Anshula Rao has become the first women cricketer to be handed a four-year ban by the National Anti-Doping Agency, after failing the dope test. She was found guilty of consuming a banned anabolic steroid ’19- Norandrosterone, on March 14 at Baroda in 2020.
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Question 3 of 40
3. Question
1 pointsIndia is placed at 10th position in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020. Which country has topped the index?
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The United States has topped the GCI 2020.
India has been ranked as the 10th best country in the world in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020, released by International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on June 29, 2021. The GCI 2020 is the fourth edition of the annual index and ranked 194 countries. India scored 97.5 points from 100 points to rank among the top ten best countries in the world.
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The United States has topped the GCI 2020.
India has been ranked as the 10th best country in the world in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020, released by International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on June 29, 2021. The GCI 2020 is the fourth edition of the annual index and ranked 194 countries. India scored 97.5 points from 100 points to rank among the top ten best countries in the world.
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Question 4 of 40
4. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name given to India’s first autonomous drone defence dome developed by Grene Robotics?
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Hyderabad-based company Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first autonomous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
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Hyderabad-based company Grene Robotics has designed and developed India’s first autonomous drone defence dome called “Indrajaal”.
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Question 5 of 40
5. Question
1 pointsWhat interest rate will be applicable on a Term Deposit (TD) that has matured and whose proceeds are unpaid?
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As per revised guidelines, such unclaimed term deposit will earn an interest rate as applicable to a savings account or the contracted rate of interest on the matured Term Deposit, whichever is lower.
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As per revised guidelines, such unclaimed term deposit will earn an interest rate as applicable to a savings account or the contracted rate of interest on the matured Term Deposit, whichever is lower.
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Question 6 of 40
6. Question
1 pointsMangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel is the Governor of which state?
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Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel is the current and 19th Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
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Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel is the current and 19th Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
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Question 7 of 40
7. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first Maritime Arbitration Centre is being set up in which city of the country?
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The Gujarat Maritime University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in GIFT City to set up the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC). GIMAC will be the first of its kind centre in India to manage arbitration and mediation proceedings for disputes related to the maritime and shipping sector.
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The Gujarat Maritime University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in GIFT City to set up the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC). GIMAC will be the first of its kind centre in India to manage arbitration and mediation proceedings for disputes related to the maritime and shipping sector.
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Question 8 of 40
8. Question
1 pointsParshottam Rupala is the Union Cabinet Minister in which ministry of the Government of India?
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
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Question 9 of 40
9. Question
1 pointsWhich player won the 2021 Wimbledon women’s single title in Tennis?
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In Tennis, Ashleigh Barty of Australia beat Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic), 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, to win her first Wimbledon women’s single title on July 10, 2021.
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In Tennis, Ashleigh Barty of Australia beat Karolina Pliskova (Czech Republic), 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, to win her first Wimbledon women’s single title on July 10, 2021.
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Question 10 of 40
10. Question
1 pointsThe World Population Day is observed on July 11 every year to raise awareness of global population issues. What is the theme of the 2021 World Population Day?
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the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fertility
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the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fertility
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Question 11 of 40
11. Question
1 pointsWhich ministry has announced the launch of an integrated programme ‘NISHTHA 2.0’?
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The Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched the National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancements (NISHTHA)
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The Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched the National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancements (NISHTHA)
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Question 12 of 40
12. Question
1 pointsCricket all-rounder Isuru Udana who has announced his retirement played for which country?
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Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on July 31, 2021, bringing an end to his over decade long career.
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Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on July 31, 2021, bringing an end to his over decade long career.
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Question 13 of 40
13. Question
1 pointsA bank that is authorised to conduct banking and payment transactions on behalf of State and Central Government is known as _______
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As an Agency Bank, banks becomes eligible to carry out transactions related to all kinds of government led businesses. This decision is based on RBI guideline that authorises scheduled private sector banks as agency banks of the regulator for the conduct of government business.
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As an Agency Bank, banks becomes eligible to carry out transactions related to all kinds of government led businesses. This decision is based on RBI guideline that authorises scheduled private sector banks as agency banks of the regulator for the conduct of government business.
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Question 14 of 40
14. Question
1 pointsDukandar Overdraft Scheme for small retailers has been launched by which bank?
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India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank, has launched an overdraft facility for small retailers called ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’, to help shopkeepers and merchants in easing their cash crunch.
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India’s largest private lender, HDFC Bank, has launched an overdraft facility for small retailers called ‘Dukandar Overdraft Scheme’, to help shopkeepers and merchants in easing their cash crunch.
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Question 15 of 40
15. Question
1 pointsWhat is the loans disbursement target set by Government under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for 2021-22?
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The government has set the loans disbursement target under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) at Rs 3 trillion for 2021-22 (FY22).
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The government has set the loans disbursement target under the PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) at Rs 3 trillion for 2021-22 (FY22).
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Question 16 of 40
16. Question
1 pointsThe Indian digital payments provider BillDesk has been acquired by which company?
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Netherlands-based Prosus NV has announced to acquire the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk and merge it with its own fintech service business PayU. The size of the deal is $4.7 billion.
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Netherlands-based Prosus NV has announced to acquire the Indian digital payments provider BillDesk and merge it with its own fintech service business PayU. The size of the deal is $4.7 billion.
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Question 17 of 40
17. Question
1 pointsWhat is the maximum number of sanctioned judges position that a Supreme Court of India can have?
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The total sanctioned strength Supreme Court is 34.
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The total sanctioned strength Supreme Court is 34.
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Question 18 of 40
18. Question
1 pointsWhere is the headquarter of International Astronomical Union (IAU) based?
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Paris, France
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Paris, France
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Question 19 of 40
19. Question
1 pointsBharatPe has partnered with which bank to launch its point of sale (PoS) business ‘BharatSwipe’?
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Axis Bank has partnered with BharatPe for the point of sale (PoS) business of BharatPe named BharatSwipe.
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Axis Bank has partnered with BharatPe for the point of sale (PoS) business of BharatPe named BharatSwipe.
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Question 20 of 40
20. Question
1 pointsKAZIND-21 was which edition of the annual India- Kazakhstan joint military exercise ?
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The India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise “KAZIND-21” commenced on September 01, 2021 at Training Node Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan. KAZIND-21 is the 5th edition of annual bilateral joint exercise between the two armies and will continue till September 10, 2021.
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The India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise “KAZIND-21” commenced on September 01, 2021 at Training Node Aisha Bibi, Kazakhstan. KAZIND-21 is the 5th edition of annual bilateral joint exercise between the two armies and will continue till September 10, 2021.
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Question 21 of 40
21. Question
1 pointsRBI has announced to set up a 5-member committee to scrutinize applications and give recommendations on New Umbrella Entity (NUE) licenses. Who will head this committee?
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will setup a committee to scrutinize applications and give recommendations on New Umbrella Entity (NUE) licenses. The 5 member committee will be headed by Shri. P. Vasudevan.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will setup a committee to scrutinize applications and give recommendations on New Umbrella Entity (NUE) licenses. The 5 member committee will be headed by Shri. P. Vasudevan.
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Question 22 of 40
22. Question
1 pointsName the new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
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Senior bureaucrat JB Mohapatra, a 1985-batch Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) office, has been appointed the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with effect from September 01, 2021.
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Senior bureaucrat JB Mohapatra, a 1985-batch Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) office, has been appointed the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) with effect from September 01, 2021.
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Question 23 of 40
23. Question
1 pointsBased on the recent data, what is the total Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation made by IMF to India?
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made an allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 12.57 billion to India. (approx USD 17.86 billion). With this, the total SDR holding of India has gone upto SDR 13.66 billion (equivalent to around USD 19.41 billion).
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made an allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDR) 12.57 billion to India. (approx USD 17.86 billion). With this, the total SDR holding of India has gone upto SDR 13.66 billion (equivalent to around USD 19.41 billion).
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Question 24 of 40
24. Question
1 pointsWhich university has topped the Times World University Rankings 2022?
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Three Indian educational institutes have found place in the top 400 list of Times World University Rankings 2022, released on September 02, 2021. These are:IISc Bangalore, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar and IIT Indore. Top University- University of Oxford in United Kingdom has topped the list for the sixth consecutive year.
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Three Indian educational institutes have found place in the top 400 list of Times World University Rankings 2022, released on September 02, 2021. These are:IISc Bangalore, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar and IIT Indore. Top University- University of Oxford in United Kingdom has topped the list for the sixth consecutive year.
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Question 25 of 40
25. Question
1 pointsWhat is the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21?
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Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%. The rate has been kept unchanged as for year 2019-20.
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Ministry of Finance has approved the interest rate on employees’ provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2020-21 at 8.5%. The rate has been kept unchanged as for year 2019-20.
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Question 26 of 40
26. Question
1 pointsOctober 31 is observed annually as which of these days?
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The United Nations designated World Cities Day (WCD) is marked every year on October 31.
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The United Nations designated World Cities Day (WCD) is marked every year on October 31.
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Question 27 of 40
27. Question
1 pointsThe report titled “Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle” has been released by which body?
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NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report titled “Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle”, on October 29, 2021. The report highlights the gaps in the health insurance coverage across the country and offers solutions to address the situation.
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NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive report titled “Health Insurance for India’s Missing Middle”, on October 29, 2021. The report highlights the gaps in the health insurance coverage across the country and offers solutions to address the situation.
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Question 28 of 40
28. Question
1 pointsWhat is the authorised capital of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)?
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The authorized share capital of the NaBFID is Rs one lakh crore. The initial paid-up capital of NaBFID is Rs 20,000 crore. The headquarters of NaBFID is in Mumbai.
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The authorized share capital of the NaBFID is Rs one lakh crore. The initial paid-up capital of NaBFID is Rs 20,000 crore. The headquarters of NaBFID is in Mumbai.
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Question 29 of 40
29. Question
1 pointsThe Syracuse 4A is a military communication satellite launched by which country in the orbit?
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France successfully launched a military communication satellite, named Syracuse 4A, into orbit recently from Kourou, in French Guiana. The state-of-the-art satellite was launched on Ariane 5 rocket.
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France successfully launched a military communication satellite, named Syracuse 4A, into orbit recently from Kourou, in French Guiana. The state-of-the-art satellite was launched on Ariane 5 rocket.
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Question 30 of 40
30. Question
1 pointsThe Indian Army recently observed its which edition of the Infantry Day in 2021?
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Every year, October 27 is celebrated as Infantry Day by the Indian Army across the country, to honour the supreme sacrifice of the gallant soldiers in fighting the Pakistani invaders, in Jammu and Kashmir, in 1947. October 27, 2021 marks the 75th Infantry Day on October 27, 2021.
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Every year, October 27 is celebrated as Infantry Day by the Indian Army across the country, to honour the supreme sacrifice of the gallant soldiers in fighting the Pakistani invaders, in Jammu and Kashmir, in 1947. October 27, 2021 marks the 75th Infantry Day on October 27, 2021.
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Question 31 of 40
31. Question
1 pointsWho has recently been elected as the first woman president of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)?
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Noted mountaineer Harshwanti Bisht has been elected as the first woman president of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).
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Noted mountaineer Harshwanti Bisht has been elected as the first woman president of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).
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Question 32 of 40
32. Question
1 pointsPetr Fiala has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Czech Republic. What is the currency of this country?
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Capital: PragueCurrency: Czech korunaIncorrect
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Question 33 of 40
33. Question
1 pointsThe tallest pier railway bridge of the world is being set up by the Indian Railways in which state of India?
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The Indian Railways is constructing the tallest pier railway bridge of the world in Manipur. The bridge is being built at a height of 141 metres.
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The Indian Railways is constructing the tallest pier railway bridge of the world in Manipur. The bridge is being built at a height of 141 metres.
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Question 34 of 40
34. Question
1 pointsSananta Tanty who has passed away recently was a Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Indian poet of which literature?
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Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Indian poet of Assamese literature Sananta Tanty has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 69.
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Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Indian poet of Assamese literature Sananta Tanty has passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 69.
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Question 35 of 40
35. Question
1 pointsUnder RBI’s new directives, what is the minimum initial capital requirement to set up a new universal bank?
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The initial paid-up voting equity share capital/ net worth required to set up a new universal bank has been increased to ₹1000 crore (from present ₹500 crore).
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The initial paid-up voting equity share capital/ net worth required to set up a new universal bank has been increased to ₹1000 crore (from present ₹500 crore).
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Question 36 of 40
36. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the book titled “Public Service Ethics – A Quest for Naitik Bharat”?
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‘Public Service Ethics – A Quest for Naitik Bharat’, a book by former cabinet secretary and former Jharkhand governor Prabhat Kumar
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‘Public Service Ethics – A Quest for Naitik Bharat’, a book by former cabinet secretary and former Jharkhand governor Prabhat Kumar
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Question 37 of 40
37. Question
1 pointsRussia defeated which team to win the 2021 Davis Cup tennis tournament in Madrid?
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Russia defeat Croatia 2-0 in Madrid to win Davis Cup tennis tournament in Madrid
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Russia defeat Croatia 2-0 in Madrid to win Davis Cup tennis tournament in Madrid
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Question 38 of 40
38. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name of the scheme launched by the Government to provide assured income support to the Small and Marginal Farmers?
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PM-KISAN- Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi
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PM-KISAN- Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi
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Question 39 of 40
39. Question
1 pointsSangli Bank was merged with which bank in 2007?
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With ICICI Bank Ltd.
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With ICICI Bank Ltd.
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Question 40 of 40
40. Question
1 pointsAccording to Fitch Ratings, what is the GDP growth rate projection of India in the current fiscal ending March 31, 2022?
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Fitch Ratings has cut India’s economic growth forecast to 8.4 per cent for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, but raised GDP growth projection for the next financial year to 10.3 per cent. Fitch had in October forecast a GDP growth of 8.7 per cent in 2021-22 (April 2021 to March 2022) fiscal and 10 per cent in FY23.
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Fitch Ratings has cut India’s economic growth forecast to 8.4 per cent for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, but raised GDP growth projection for the next financial year to 10.3 per cent. Fitch had in October forecast a GDP growth of 8.7 per cent in 2021-22 (April 2021 to March 2022) fiscal and 10 per cent in FY23.
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