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1.
The iconic web browser Internet Explorer is set to retire in June 2022. The browser has been developed by which company?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tech-giant Microsoft has decided to retire its iconic Internet Explorer (IE) browser, with effect from 15 June 2022, after more than 25 years of its launch.
Category : National
2.
Who has been elected as the President of the Central Tibetan Administration?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Penpa Tsering has been elected as the President of the Central Tibetan Administration.
Category : Persons
3.
Hero Vired is a new venture launched by the Munjal family-led Hero Group. The new startup company is related to which field?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Munjal family-led Hero Group has launched a new education technology startup 'Hero Vired', that will offer an end-to-end learning ecosystem.
Category : National
4.
What is the maximum amount outstanding in respect of full-KYC PPIs as set by RBI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India has increased the maximum amount outstanding in respect of full-KYC PPIs from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh.
Category : Banking
5.
The United Launch Alliance launched which rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Launch Alliance launched the Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Category : Science
6.
Jyoti Krishan Dutt, who has passed away, was the former DG of which organization?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The former Director General of National Security Guard (NSG), Jyoti Krishan Dutt has passed away due to complications arising out of Covid-19.
Category : Obituary
7.
The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved which kit for home Covide-19 Testing?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved CoviSelf kit for home Covide-19 Testing.
Category : Science
8.
As per the health and family welfare department, which state stands in first place in establishing Health & Wellness Centres?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka stands at first place when it comes to establishing health and wellness centres under the Ayushman Bharat programme.
Category : State
9.
The RBI has changed its accounting year effective from FY22. What is the new accounting year of RBI?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has changed its Accounting year from July-June to April-March to coincide with the accounting year of Government.
Category : National
10.
The Government has extended the due date for Income Tax Returns filing for companies for Assessment Year 2021-2022. What is the new deadline?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government has also extended the due date of Income Tax Returns filing for companies for Assessment Year 2021-2022 from October 31 to November 30, 2021.
Category : National
11.
The Indian Navy has decommissioned its first destroyer. What is the name of the destroyer ship?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy is set to decommission its first destroyer INS Rajput which had been in service for 41 glorious years.
Category : National
12.
Which state has launched the mobile app 'Amrit Vahini', to enable booking beds at Covid-19 hospitals on a real-time basis by the patients?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren has launched a website and the mobile application 'Amrit Vahini'.
Category : State
13.
What shall be the maximum limit of cash-withdrawal per transaction in Full KYC PPI issued by non-Bank PPI issuers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maximum limit of Rs. 2,000 per transaction with an overall limit of Rs. 10,000 per month per PPI.
Category : Banking
14.
What is the theme of the 2021 World Biodiversity Day?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2021 World Biodiversity Day is "We're part of the solution".
Category : Important Days
15.
Which day of the year is celebrated as the International Day for Biological Diversity?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for Biological Diversity is held on May 22 every year.
Category : Important Days
16.
As per the guidelines by the RBI, PPI issuers have to provide interoperability to full-KYC PPIs by which date?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has instructed the PPI issuers to give the holders of full-KYC PPIs interoperability latest by March 31, 2022.
Category : National
17.
How much amount will RBI transfer to Central Government as surplus for FY21?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India will transfer Rs 99,122 crore surplus to Central Government for the accounting period of nine months ended March 31, 2021.
Category : Banking
18.
What is the new deadline set by the CBDT to file income tax returns for the assessment year 2021-22 by individuals?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the due date for filing income tax returns for assessment year 2021-22 for individuals by two months to September 30, 2021.
Category : National
19.
As per RBI, what will be the maximum limit of cash withdrawal per transaction via Pos machine?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has increased the limit of cash withdrawal from Points of Sale terminals using debit cards and open system prepaid cards to Rs 2000 per transaction within an overall monthly limit of Rs. 10,000 across all locations.
Category : Banking
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