Exercise :: August 21, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- August 21, 2022 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | Which payment company has partnered with Samsung to deploy smart PoS (Point-of-Sale) devices? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Paytm, a digital financial services company, announced that it has partnered with Samsung stores across India to enable smart payments and its loan service Paytm Post-paid through the deployment of point-of-sale devices.
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| 2. | Sadbhavana Diwas is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Sadbhavna Diwas is celebrated every year on 20th August to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi.
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| 3. | Who has become the first Indian footballer to play in UEFA Women's Champions League? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Manisha Kalyan became the first Indian footballer to feature in a UEFA Women's Champions League match as she made her debut for top-tier Cypriot club Apollon Ladies FC.
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| 4. | Which company has partnered with badminton players to promote digital payments in India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, and Chirag Shetty have been signed as the brand ambassadors of MasterCard to promote digital payment in India.
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| 5. | Which bank has partnered with SellerApp to adopt ONDC? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: YES BANK announced its partnership with SellerApp.
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| 6. | Which armed force has signed an MoU with the IRCTC to ensure the safety and security of booking data under its air e-ticket service? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Border Security Force (BSF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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| 7. | World Mosquito Day is being celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: World Mosquito Day is celebrated on August 20 every year.
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| 8. | Which company has partnered with Five Star Bank? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) has partnered with Five Star Bank, a subsidiary of Financial Institutions Inc, to aid it in determining lending risks and delivering hyper-personalised customer experiences.
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| 9. | The BRO will construct a pilot road using steel slag in which state? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Border Road Organisation (BRO) in its prototype road project in Arunachal Pradesh.
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| 10. | Which airline emerged as the 2nd biggest airline by domestic market share last month with a 10.4% pie of the sky? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Vistara emerged as the second biggest airline by domestic market share last month with a 10.4% pie of the sky, distantly second to the market leader IndiGo at 58.8%.
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| 11. | What is the name of the Online Market Place feature of the 'MatsyaSetu' mobile app? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, launched the Online Market Place feature 'Aqua Bazaar' in the 'MatsyaSetu' mobile app.
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| 12. | Which country has become the first country to make period products free for all? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Period products, including tampons and sanitary pads, are now free of cost in Scotland to anyone who needs them.
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| 13. | FSIB has recommended whom for the post of NABARD Chairman in August 2022? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Mohammad Mustafa for the post of NABARD Chairman.
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| 14. | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched India's first electric double-decker bus in which city? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated India's first AC double-decker electric bus in Mumbai.
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| 15. | Which bank announced the launch of its latest campaign, titled 'Vigil Aunty' to promote safe banking habits among people? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: To educate customers on the modus operandi of financial fraudsters and share inputs on safe banking habits, HDFC Bank has come out with a community awareness programme called 'Vigil Aunty'.
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| 16. | Who has unveiled start-up Goodfellows dedicated to senior citizens? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Industry leader Ratan Tata, launched Goodfellows, a senior companionship startup that provides companionship services to senior citizens.
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| 17. | Which bank has signed an MoU with FCI to provide an "Ultima Salary Package"? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Axis Bank has signed an MoU with Food Corporation of India (FCI) to provide the "Ultima Salary Package" with exclusive benefits & features to all its employees.
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| 18. | Who has launched the 'Make India No. 1' mission to make India the number one country in the world? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal has formally unveiled his Aam Aadmi Party's national ambition with the launch of the 'Make India No 1' campaign.
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| 19. | Which state government has announced to set up of 'Gramin Aajeevika Parks' (rural industrial parks)? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Chhattisgarh government announced to set up of rural industrial parks in the state.
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| 20. | Which state became the 1st 'Har Ghar Jal' certified state in India? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Goa has become the first 'Har Ghar Jal' certified State and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are the first Union Territory in the country.
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