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1.
Which state/UT government announced a free travel facility for women in government buses running within the state/UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh virtually launched free travel facility for women in government buses running within the state.
Category : State
2.
A new species of flowering plants belonging to the genus 'Argyreia', recently discovered in south Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, has been named after whom?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A new species of flowering plants belonging to the genus `Argyreia', has discovered in south Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, has been named for NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB).
Category : Persons
4.
How much amount has been approved by the union government for the upgradation of Kargil Zanskar road?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Government has approved a 780 Crore rupees project for upgradation of Kargil Zanskar road.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
The Reserve bank of India lowered the base rate by how many basis points to 7.81 percent?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve bank of India lowered base rate by 15 basis points or by 0.15 percent to 7.81 per cent.
Category : Banking
6.
How much amount has been collected as GST Revenue collection for March 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The GST Revenue collection for March 2021 has set a new record with highest ever collection of 1 lakh 23 thousand 902 crore rupees.
Category : National
7.
Which state government has proposed Mahendragiri as the second biosphere reserve?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Odisha government has proposed a second biosphere reserve in the southern part of the state at Mahendragiri, a hill ecosystem having rich biodiversity.
Category : State
8.
Who took charge as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western Command?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Yudh Seva Medal, Vishist Seva Medal took over as the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western Command.
Category : Persons
9.
The South Central Railway commissioned Electrification of how many kilometers of track in 2020-2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Mission Electrification of Indian Railways has received a major boost over the South Central Railway, with around 750 track kms on its rail network getting electrified during the financial year 2020-21.
Category : National
10.
Which bank has tied up with Tide India to provide banking infrastructure for Tide's India platform focused on the SME segment?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBL Bank ties-up with Tide India, part of Tide UK, UK's leading business banking fintech, to provide banking infrastructure for Tide's India platform focused on the SME segment.
Category : Banking
11.
The Indian Army will participate in the multinational military exercise 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021. Which country will host the exercise?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A multinational Military Exercise named 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021 (Front Runner of the Peace) is scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.
Category : International
12.
Which city's hotel ITC Windsor has achieved World's first LEED Zero Carbon Certification?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bengaluru's ITC Windsor creates history, becomes the world's first hotel with a LEED Zero Carbon Certification.
Category : National
13.
What is the theme of Military Exercise 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the exercise 'SHANTIR OGROSHENA' 2021 is "Robust Peace Keeping Operations".
Category : Defence
14.
How much amount has been released by the Finance Ministry to States under the scheme - Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry has released an amount of 11 thousand 830 crore rupees to States under the scheme - Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure.
Category : National
15.
As per the rating agency Crisil, the Banking system's credit will grow at what percent in FY22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the ratings agency Crisil, Banking system's credit growth will almost double to 10 per cent in 2021-22 on the economic recovery and policy interventions.
Category : Economy
16.
Which company has partnered with Google and other companies to plan two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia, and North America?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Facebook has planned two new undersea cables to connect Singapore, Indonesia and North America in a project with Google and regional telecommunication companies to boost internet connection capacity between the regions.
Category : National
17.
The Digital Transactions through UPI in the country recorded transaction value of how much amount in March 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Digital Transactions through UPI in the country crossed another milestone last month recording transaction value of 5 lakh 4 thousand crore rupees.
Category : Economy
18.
Which country has topped the Global Gender Gap Report 2021?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Iceland has topped the index as the most gender-equal country in the world for 12th time.
Category : International
19.
Which bank has joined hands with nStore to digitize offline retailers and small businesses in the country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ujjivan Small Finance Bank said that it has joined hands with nStore to digitize offline retailers and small businesses in the country.
Category : Banking
20.
Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the captain of which IPL Team?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the Delhi Capitals captain for the 2021 IPL.
Category : Sports
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