Current Affairs Test 05- SBI Clerk Mains 2020
This is a Free Mock Test (Current Affairs) for SBI Clerk Mains 2020 based on the latest current affairs.
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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
1 pointsName the mobile app launched by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to monitor plantation along national highways?
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Nitin Gadkari launches mobile app ‘Harit Path’ to monitor plantation along national highways
- The Union Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has launched a mobile app called ‘Harit Path’ on 21 August 2020, via video conference while chairing a meeting to review ‘New Green Highways Policy (Plantation)’ and discuss use of new technologies in road construction.
- The app ‘Harit Path’ has been developed by the National Highways authority of India (NHAI) to monitor the plantation and transplantation of trees along the highways, through geo-tagging and web-based GIS enabled monitoring tools.
- The app will allow to monitor the location, growth, species details, maintenance activities, targets and achievements of each of its field units for each and every plant under all plantation projects.
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Nitin Gadkari launches mobile app ‘Harit Path’ to monitor plantation along national highways
- The Union Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has launched a mobile app called ‘Harit Path’ on 21 August 2020, via video conference while chairing a meeting to review ‘New Green Highways Policy (Plantation)’ and discuss use of new technologies in road construction.
- The app ‘Harit Path’ has been developed by the National Highways authority of India (NHAI) to monitor the plantation and transplantation of trees along the highways, through geo-tagging and web-based GIS enabled monitoring tools.
- The app will allow to monitor the location, growth, species details, maintenance activities, targets and achievements of each of its field units for each and every plant under all plantation projects.
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
1 pointsWhich entity has launched the chatbot named PAi, to create awareness on digital payments?
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NPCI Launches AI virtual assistant ‘PAi’ to create product awareness
- The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) based chatbot called PAi, to create awareness around its products like FASTag, RuPay, UPI, AePS on a real time basis.
- PAi is developed by Bengaluru based startup CoRover Private Limited.
- The AI virtual assistant, PAi will be available round the clock to provide accurate information on NPCI products.
- Customers can ask queries in English and Hindi, via text or voice on the websites of NPCI, RuPay, and UPI Chalega.
Incorrect
NPCI Launches AI virtual assistant ‘PAi’ to create product awareness
- The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) based chatbot called PAi, to create awareness around its products like FASTag, RuPay, UPI, AePS on a real time basis.
- PAi is developed by Bengaluru based startup CoRover Private Limited.
- The AI virtual assistant, PAi will be available round the clock to provide accurate information on NPCI products.
- Customers can ask queries in English and Hindi, via text or voice on the websites of NPCI, RuPay, and UPI Chalega.
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
1 pointsWhich state has appointed India’s first-ever woman ambulance driver?
Correct
Tamil Nadu has appointed India’s first-ever woman ambulance driver under a new initiative by CM
Palaniswami. M Veeralakshmi was appointed driver of one of the newly launched ‘108’ ambulances in Tamil
NaduIncorrect
Tamil Nadu has appointed India’s first-ever woman ambulance driver under a new initiative by CM
Palaniswami. M Veeralakshmi was appointed driver of one of the newly launched ‘108’ ambulances in Tamil
Nadu -
Question 4 of 50
4. Question
1 pointsWho is the head of the three-member interim committee of directors (CoD) appointed by RBI to run the private sector Dhanlaxmi Bank?
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RBI approves appointment of CoD to run Dhanlaxmi Bank till appointment of CEO
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a three-member interim committee of directors (CoD), to run the private sector lender, Dhanlaxmi Bank, in the capacity of the Managing Director & CEO till a new MD & CEO takes charge
- This decision was taken after the shareholders voted out the bank’s MD and CEO Sunil Gurbaxani on 30 September 2020.
- The committee of directors (CoD) has G Subramonia Iyer as its Chairman, while G Rajagopalan Nair and P K Vijayakumar are its other two members.
- However, RBI has approved this interim arrangement for only four months, within which the bank will have to complete the process of identification and appointment of a new Managing Director & CEO.
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RBI approves appointment of CoD to run Dhanlaxmi Bank till appointment of CEO
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a three-member interim committee of directors (CoD), to run the private sector lender, Dhanlaxmi Bank, in the capacity of the Managing Director & CEO till a new MD & CEO takes charge
- This decision was taken after the shareholders voted out the bank’s MD and CEO Sunil Gurbaxani on 30 September 2020.
- The committee of directors (CoD) has G Subramonia Iyer as its Chairman, while G Rajagopalan Nair and P K Vijayakumar are its other two members.
- However, RBI has approved this interim arrangement for only four months, within which the bank will have to complete the process of identification and appointment of a new Managing Director & CEO.
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
1 pointsMohamed Hussein Roble has been appointed as the Prime Minister of which country?
Correct
Somalia
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Somalia
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
1 pointsWho amongst the following is not one of the winners of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics?
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics on 6th October 2020.
One half of the award has been given to Roger Penrose for black hole discovery; and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.
UK’s Roger Penrose has been awarded “for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity”
America’s Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez have jointly won “for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy.Incorrect
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics on 6th October 2020.
One half of the award has been given to Roger Penrose for black hole discovery; and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez.
UK’s Roger Penrose has been awarded “for the discovery that black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity”
America’s Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez have jointly won “for the discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy. -
Question 7 of 50
7. Question
1 pointsWhich Indian politician has been named in the TIME 100 Most Influential People List 2020?
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Time Magazine has released the TIME 100 Most Influential People List 2020. Prime Minister of India, Shri
Narendra Modi is the only politician on the list. He has been named in this for the fourth time since coming in
power in 2014.
The List has named people in five categories- Pioneers, Artists, Leaders, Titans, Icons.
The following Indians have also been named in this list:
Professor Ravindra Gupta (Pioneer)– is a Professor of Clinical Microbiology and has worked for the cure of
HIV.
Ayushmann Khurrana (Artists)
Bilkis (Icons)– the ‘dadi from Shaheen Bagh’Incorrect
Time Magazine has released the TIME 100 Most Influential People List 2020. Prime Minister of India, Shri
Narendra Modi is the only politician on the list. He has been named in this for the fourth time since coming in
power in 2014.
The List has named people in five categories- Pioneers, Artists, Leaders, Titans, Icons.
The following Indians have also been named in this list:
Professor Ravindra Gupta (Pioneer)– is a Professor of Clinical Microbiology and has worked for the cure of
HIV.
Ayushmann Khurrana (Artists)
Bilkis (Icons)– the ‘dadi from Shaheen Bagh’ -
Question 8 of 50
8. Question
1 pointsWho is the brand ambassador of IDFC FIRST Bank?
Correct
Bollywood’s most iconic personality, Amitabh Bachchan,
has been signed as the first-ever brand ambassador of
IDFC FIRST Bank.Incorrect
Bollywood’s most iconic personality, Amitabh Bachchan,
has been signed as the first-ever brand ambassador of
IDFC FIRST Bank. -
Question 9 of 50
9. Question
1 pointsWhich bank has topped the list of highest increase in brand value among global banks, according to The Banker’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 report.
Correct
Induslnd Bank has topped the list of highest increase in
brand value among global banks, according to The
Banker’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 report.
As per the report, the brand value of Induslnd Bank has
increased by 122% over the past 1 year. This is the
highest growth for any bank across the world.
IndusInd Bank is headquartered in Pune.Incorrect
Induslnd Bank has topped the list of highest increase in
brand value among global banks, according to The
Banker’s Top 500 Banking Brands 2020 report.
As per the report, the brand value of Induslnd Bank has
increased by 122% over the past 1 year. This is the
highest growth for any bank across the world.
IndusInd Bank is headquartered in Pune. -
Question 10 of 50
10. Question
1 pointsWho is the face of the Twitter campaign launched by RBI on digital payment?
Correct
The Reserve Bank of India on April 09, 2020 launched a
twitter campaign urging bank customers to adopt digital
modes of payment that are convenient and safe.
The face of the campaign is Bollywood actor Amitabh
Bachchan.
The RBI, through the campaign, reiterated the multiple
digital payment options such as NEFT, IMPS, UPI and
BBPS that are available 24*7.Incorrect
The Reserve Bank of India on April 09, 2020 launched a
twitter campaign urging bank customers to adopt digital
modes of payment that are convenient and safe.
The face of the campaign is Bollywood actor Amitabh
Bachchan.
The RBI, through the campaign, reiterated the multiple
digital payment options such as NEFT, IMPS, UPI and
BBPS that are available 24*7. -
Question 11 of 50
11. Question
1 pointsWhich is the first bank in India to introduce video-based KYC?
Correct
Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced the video-KYC
facility for customers opening savings account on Kotak
811 platform.
With this, Kotak Mahindra Bank has become the first
Indian bank to offer video-based “zero-contact”
onboarding service.
RBI has introduced the notification regarding Videobased
KYC in January 2020. With Video KYC, verification
of documents, signature are completed via a video call
with a representative from the bank without any
physical interface.Incorrect
Kotak Mahindra Bank has introduced the video-KYC
facility for customers opening savings account on Kotak
811 platform.
With this, Kotak Mahindra Bank has become the first
Indian bank to offer video-based “zero-contact”
onboarding service.
RBI has introduced the notification regarding Videobased
KYC in January 2020. With Video KYC, verification
of documents, signature are completed via a video call
with a representative from the bank without any
physical interface. -
Question 12 of 50
12. Question
1 pointsWhich bank has launched the ‘Insta Flexicash’?
Correct
ICICI Bank has launched a fully digital overdraft facility
for its Salary Account customers to get approval for
overdraft (OD) instantaneously and in a paperless
manner.
The facility called, ‘Insta Flexicash’, will provide end-toend
fully digital experience to the customers using the
Bank’s internet banking platform.Incorrect
ICICI Bank has launched a fully digital overdraft facility
for its Salary Account customers to get approval for
overdraft (OD) instantaneously and in a paperless
manner.
The facility called, ‘Insta Flexicash’, will provide end-toend
fully digital experience to the customers using the
Bank’s internet banking platform. -
Question 13 of 50
13. Question
1 pointsWho will head the SEBI’s revamped advisory committee on mutual funds that advises Sebi on matters related to regulation and development of mutual fund industry?
Correct
Usha Thorat
Incorrect
Usha Thorat
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
1 pointsWhat is the Upper limit of payment for a single transaction under the scheme for Offline Retail Payments launched by RBI?
Correct
Some major points related to this scheme are:
Maximum limit of a payment transaction will be Rs 200.
(For a single transaction.)
The total limit for offline transactions on an instrument
shall be Rs 2,000, at any point of time. Resetting of the
limit shall be allowed in online mode with AFA.
Payments could be made using cards, wallets or mobile
devices or through any other channel. Payments may be
made in remote or proximity mode.Incorrect
Some major points related to this scheme are:
Maximum limit of a payment transaction will be Rs 200.
(For a single transaction.)
The total limit for offline transactions on an instrument
shall be Rs 2,000, at any point of time. Resetting of the
limit shall be allowed in online mode with AFA.
Payments could be made using cards, wallets or mobile
devices or through any other channel. Payments may be
made in remote or proximity mode. -
Question 15 of 50
15. Question
1 pointsWhat is the loan limit for renewable energy under priority sector lending (for organisation)?
Correct
Rs 30 crore
Incorrect
Rs 30 crore
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Question 16 of 50
16. Question
1 pointsWhat is the enhanced maximum aggregate retail exposure limit for banks to entities with turnover up to Rs 50 crore?
Correct
Rs 7.5 crore
Incorrect
Rs 7.5 crore
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
1 pointsWhat is India’s GDP rate projection for FY21 as per Fitch Solutions?
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
1 pointsMishti Mukherjee, who passed away recently was related to which profession?
Correct
Actress Mishti Mukherjee passes away due to kidney failure at 27 Bollywood actress Mishti Mukherjee
Incorrect
Actress Mishti Mukherjee passes away due to kidney failure at 27 Bollywood actress Mishti Mukherjee
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
1 pointsWhich is the top Indian university in THE World University Rankings 2021?
Correct
IISc top Indian
Incorrect
IISc top Indian
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
1 pointsWho is the head of the committee formed by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development on retaining students in India?
Correct
D. P. Singh
Incorrect
D. P. Singh
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
1 pointsWho is the author of the book titled “‘Amazing Ayodhya’”?
Correct
‘Amazing Ayodhya’
Incorrect
‘Amazing Ayodhya’
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
1 pointsBharti AXA General Insurance Company will merge with which of the following company?
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
1 pointsWhich company has acquired a majority stake in online pharmacy Netmeds for Rs 620 crore?
Correct
Reliance Retail acquires majority stake in online pharmacy Netmeds for Rs 620 crore
Incorrect
Reliance Retail acquires majority stake in online pharmacy Netmeds for Rs 620 crore
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
1 pointsWhat was the theme of Global Ayurveda Summit 2020?
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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”Incorrect
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” -
Question 25 of 50
25. Question
1 pointsWhat is the name of Maritime Exercise between India and Sri Lanka?
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8th India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise SLINEX-20 to begin in Trincomalee from October 19
Incorrect
8th India-Sri Lanka Maritime Exercise SLINEX-20 to begin in Trincomalee from October 19
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
1 pointsWhich organization has stopped the publication of its “Doing Business” report to probe data collection irregularities in the annual ranking of countries’ business and investment climates?
Correct
World Bank
Incorrect
World Bank
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
1 pointsWhich telecom company has been selected by NASA as its partner to build the first cellular network on the moon?
Correct
- Finland based telecom company Nokia has been selected by NASA as its partner to build the first cellular network on the moon.
Incorrect
- Finland based telecom company Nokia has been selected by NASA as its partner to build the first cellular network on the moon.
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
1 pointsWhich Indian city will host the 13th Aero India-21?
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13th Aero India-21 to be held in Bengaluru in Feb 2021
Incorrect
13th Aero India-21 to be held in Bengaluru in Feb 2021
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
1 pointsRecently India has been elected as a member of the United Nation’s Commission on Status of Women (UNCSW). India will be a member of the UNCSW from ___________
Correct
2021 to 2025
Incorrect
2021 to 2025
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage, as a symbolic gesture towards gender equality in public spaces?
Correct
Mumbai has become the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage, as a
symbolic gesture towards gender equality in public spaces.Incorrect
Mumbai has become the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage, as a
symbolic gesture towards gender equality in public spaces. -
Question 31 of 50
31. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first lichen park has come up in which state of India?
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India’s first lichen park developed in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand
Incorrect
India’s first lichen park developed in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
1 pointsWhich state is the top destination for attracting the highest number of domestic tourists visiting the state in 2019 as per the Indian Tourism Statistics (ITS), 2020, released by the Ministry of Tourism?
Correct
- Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top destination for attracting the highest number of domestic tourists visiting the state in 2019 as per the Indian Tourism Statistics (ITS), 2020, released by the Ministry of Tourism.
Incorrect
- Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top destination for attracting the highest number of domestic tourists visiting the state in 2019 as per the Indian Tourism Statistics (ITS), 2020, released by the Ministry of Tourism.
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
1 pointsIndia’s ‘largest piggery mission’ has been launched in which state?
Correct
Meghalaya
Incorrect
Meghalaya
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
1 pointsWhich state has launched the campaign ”Pure for Sure” to ensure purity of milk & dairy products?
Correct
Rajasthan launches campaign ”Pure for Sure” to ensure purity of milk & dairy products
Incorrect
Rajasthan launches campaign ”Pure for Sure” to ensure purity of milk & dairy products
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Question 35 of 50
35. Question
1 pointsWho has won the British Grand Prix 2020?
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 36 of 50
36. Question
1 pointsGurpreet Sandhu & Sanju Yadav are related to which sports?
Correct
Gurpreet Sandhu (Mens Category) & Sanju Yadav (Womens Category) Declared Winners of AIFF Player
of The Year AwardsIncorrect
Gurpreet Sandhu (Mens Category) & Sanju Yadav (Womens Category) Declared Winners of AIFF Player
of The Year Awards -
Question 37 of 50
37. Question
1 pointsWhen is the World Biofuel Day observed?
Correct
10 August
Incorrect
10 August
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Question 38 of 50
38. Question
1 pointsIndia has extended what amount of aid to Sri Lanka for promoting Buddhist ties?
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India extends USD 15 million aid to Sri Lanka for promoting Buddhist ties
Incorrect
India extends USD 15 million aid to Sri Lanka for promoting Buddhist ties
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Question 39 of 50
39. Question
1 pointsWhat is the theme of “World Pharmacist Day”?
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25 Sept- 2020 theme : “Transforming global health“.
Incorrect
25 Sept- 2020 theme : “Transforming global health“.
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Question 40 of 50
40. Question
1 pointsWho has won the French Open 2020 Men’s single title
Correct
- Men’s Single – Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Incorrect
- Men’s Single – Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
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Question 41 of 50
41. Question
1 pointsNo requirement of minimum balance is a feature of ______________
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 42 of 50
42. Question
1 pointsThe Clean Note Policy of the RBI was introduced in which year?
Correct
The RBI introduced clean note policy in 1999 asking banks not to pass on the soiled, torn or scribbled notes to the customers and deposit the same with the RBI and do away with stapling of note packets and to introduce banding the packets with paper/polythene bands so that the life of the currency notes is increased
Incorrect
The RBI introduced clean note policy in 1999 asking banks not to pass on the soiled, torn or scribbled notes to the customers and deposit the same with the RBI and do away with stapling of note packets and to introduce banding the packets with paper/polythene bands so that the life of the currency notes is increased
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Question 43 of 50
43. Question
1 pointsThe small accounts are initially valid for a period of how many months?
Correct
Small accounts are valid for a period of 12 months initially which may be extended by another 12 months if the person provides proof of having applied for an Officially Valid Document.
Incorrect
Small accounts are valid for a period of 12 months initially which may be extended by another 12 months if the person provides proof of having applied for an Officially Valid Document.
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Question 44 of 50
44. Question
1 pointsThe Rupee denominated bonds can only be issued in a country that is a member of:
Correct
The Rupee denominated bonds can only be issued in a country and can only be subscribed by a resident of a country that is a member of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) or a member of a FATF-Style Regional bod
Incorrect
The Rupee denominated bonds can only be issued in a country and can only be subscribed by a resident of a country that is a member of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) or a member of a FATF-Style Regional bod
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Question 45 of 50
45. Question
1 pointsWhere is the headquarters of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) located?
Correct
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)- Paris, France
Incorrect
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)- Paris, France
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Question 46 of 50
46. Question
1 pointsWhat is the currency of Finland?
Correct
Finland- Helsinki, Euro
Incorrect
Finland- Helsinki, Euro
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the Brand name of Indian Cotton?
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
1 pointsThe Mount Harriet National Park is located at
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
1 pointsThe Gaggal Airport is located in which state?
Correct
Incorrect
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
1 pointsGorakhpur is based along the banks of which river?
Correct
Incorrect
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