Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

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386.
In which year was the demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 banknotes implemented?
2013
2014
2015
2016
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of India announced the demonetization of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 currency notes with effect from midnight on November 8, 2016. Consequently, the existing ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 currency notes ceased to be legal tender from that date.

387.
What is the correct full form of the PM SVANidhi Scheme, recently seen in the news?
Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi
Single Farmers' AtmaNirbhar Nidhi
Street Vendor's Atal Nidhi
Simple Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, recently praised the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme on its momentous completion of three years.

388.
How many railway stations are scheduled to be upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?
1,645
1,180
1,275
1,200
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for the Ministry of Railways has decided to upgrade 1,275 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

389.
How many crore registrations has the Disha Mobile App received since its launch three years ago?
1.15 crore
1.17 crore
1.16 crore
1.14 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Disha Mobile App of Andhra Pradesh has achieved a remarkable milestone with a record 1.17 crore registrations since its launch three years ago, as reported by The Hindu.

390.
Which IIT has entered into a partnership with HCL Tech for collaboration in the field of petroleum engineering?
IIT Delhi
IIT Kanpur
IIT Mumbai
IIT Kharagpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Kharagpur and HCL Tech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in the domains of petroleum engineering and earth sciences.