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301. |
In January 2021, which of the following has entered a strategic tie-up with investment firm Ribbit Capital (RC) to create a new fintech startup? |
A. | Walmart Inc |
B. | Target Corporation |
C. | Best Buy Co., Inc. |
D. | Walgreen Company |
E. | Kroger Company |
Answer» B. Target Corporation | |
302. |
Bharat Biotech has inked a binding letter of intent with which of the following for co-developing India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine candidate Covaxin for the US market? |
A. | Tonix Pharmaceuticals |
B. | Heat Biologics |
C. | Ocugen Inc |
D. | Vaxart |
E. | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
Answer» D. Vaxart | |
303. |
In July 2020, Reliance Power has signed a loan agreement, along with Japanese utility JERA, for $642 million with a group of lenders for their 745-megawatt gas-based project in which country? |
A. | Bangladesh |
B. | Sri Lanka |
C. | Bhutan |
D. | Myanmar |
E. | Thailand |
Answer» B. Sri Lanka | |
304. |
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up 'Centre of Excellence' in Oil, Gas, and Energy was signed between ________ and PSU Oil Companies and EIL. |
A. | IIT Delhi |
B. | IIT Kharagpur |
C. | IIT Kanpur |
D. | IIT Bombay |
E. | IIT Madras |
Answer» E. IIT Madras | |
305. |
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) has signed an MoU with which of the following to expand access to financial services to individuals and businesses in Karnataka, including farmer and non-farmer entrepreneurs? |
A. | Sarthi |
B. | GyanDhan |
C. | StoreKey |
D. | Jai Kisan |
E. | EasyPlan |
Answer» E. EasyPlan | |
306. |
All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has announced a partnership with which of the following for the NEAT 2.0 for 2,00,000 students in India? |
A. | Zermelo Technologies |
B. | CareerLabs |
C. | Think And Learn Private Limited |
D. | Eventvalue |
E. | Infinite Student |
Answer» C. Think And Learn Private Limited | |
307. |
In December 2020, which company has partnered with Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute, (RDIF) and R-Pharm to assess the safety and immunogenicity of a combination of their respective adenovirus-vector vaccines AZD1222 and Sputnik V? |
A. | bharat biotech |
B. | AstraZeneca |
C. | Biocon |
D. | Syngene International Limited |
E. | Cadila Healthcare |
Answer» C. Biocon | |
308. |
_________ and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE), one of the leading commodity exchanges in China, have signed an MoU. |
A. | Multi Commodity Exchange of India |
B. | National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange |
C. | Metropolitan Stock Exchange |
D. | National Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Limited |
E. | Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange |
Answer» B. National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange | |
309. |
OPPO, the Chinese smartphone brand has signed an MoU with which of the following IIT to promote collaborative research in the field of science and emerging technologies? |
A. | IIT- Hyderabad |
B. | IIT- Bombay |
C. | IIT- Roorkee |
D. | IIT- Madras |
E. | IIT-Gandhinagar |
Answer» B. IIT- Bombay | |
310. |
GoI and ________ will set up a Centre of Excellence for Waste to Wealth Technologies to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. |
A. | IIT-Delhi |
B. | IIT-Bombay |
C. | IIT-Kanpur |
D. | IIT-Roorkee |
E. | IIT-Kharagpur |
Answer» B. IIT-Bombay | |
311. |
Pepsi has announced a fund-raising initiative in association with which of the following to provide 25 lakh meals to the workers of the restaurant community who are in distress? |
A. | National Restaurant Association of India |
B. | Swiggy |
C. | Zomato |
D. | Both 1 and 2 |
E. | Both 1 and 3 |
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3 | |
312. |
On December 2019, which of the following has signed an MoU with CNRS, France to establish a framework for promoting and supporting scientific and technological research by cooperation? |
A. | ICAR |
B. | CSIR |
C. | BARC |
D. | NIF |
E. | Department of Science & Technology |
Answer» C. BARC | |
313. |
IIM Kozhikode has inked an MoU with which of the following to engage in a collaborative partnership and provide consulting services and logistics training for the humanitarian community? |
A. | Navigant Technologies Pvt. Ltd |
B. | Cargo World Logistics |
C. | HELP Logistics |
D. | Global Logistics Solutions |
E. | Airpost World |
Answer» D. Global Logistics Solutions | |
314. |
In August 2020, the Andhra Pradesh government has signed a pact with which of the following companies for marketing and technology support for economic empowerment of women? |
A. | Hindustan Unilever Ltd |
B. | ITC |
C. | Procter and Gamble |
D. | Both 1 and 2 |
E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
Answer» F. | |
315. |
In October 2020, which of the following in partnership with Atlantis has announced the expansion of the Digital First Program in India? |
A. | Visa Inc |
B. | Mastercard |
C. | Capital One |
D. | Maestro |
E. | Hipercard |
Answer» C. Capital One | |
316. |
In January 2020, which of the following has signed a MoU with Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd (GSHHDC) for promotion of local handicrafts? |
A. | Amazon |
B. | Flipkart |
C. | Tata Cliq |
D. | Myntra |
E. | Ajio |
Answer» C. Tata Cliq | |
317. |
In July 2020, Tech Mahindra has entered into a global strategic partnership with which of the following firms to support clients through successful digital transformation? |
A. | Mphasis |
B. | CMC Limited |
C. | CyQureX |
D. | Collabera |
E. | Datamatics |
Answer» D. Collabera | |
318. |
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in association with how many IIMs have invited applications for Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship till 27 March 2021? |
A. | 3 |
B. | 5 |
C. | 7 |
D. | 9 |
E. | 11 |
Answer» E. 11 | |
319. |
Arizona State University (ASU) will partner with how many Indian universities to offer joint degrees, make twinning arrangements, and share its vast faculty and research resources? |
A. | 3 |
B. | 4 |
C. | 5 |
D. | 6 |
E. | 7 |
Answer» E. 7 | |
320. |
In March 2021, the state-run Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited have signed an MoU to develop a Plastic Park in which city? |
A. | Bhadrak |
B. | Baripada |
C. | Paradip |
D. | Talcher |
E. | Jharsuguda |
Answer» D. Talcher | |
321. |
In January 2021, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has inked an MoU with which state to explore the possibilities of development of a dedicated air cargo complex and multi-modal logistics park in the state? |
A. | Punjab |
B. | Haryana |
C. | Rajasthan |
D. | Gujarat |
E. | Karnataka |
Answer» E. Karnataka | |
322. |
BSE Ltd (earlier known as Bombay Stock Exchange) has signed an MoU with which of the following to create awareness about benefits of listing among information and communications technology (ICT) SMEs and startups? |
A. | NASSCOM |
B. | Software Technology Inc |
C. | Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council |
D. | National Council for Promotion of Exports |
E. | None of the above |
Answer» D. National Council for Promotion of Exports | |
323. |
In June 2021, which of the following has signed an MoU with Godavari Urban Multi State Credit Co-Op Society Ltd (GUMCCSL) at Nanded? |
A. | ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund |
B. | BSE StAR MF |
C. | HDFC Mutual FUND |
D. | UTI Mutual Fund |
E. | Axis Mutual Fund |
Answer» C. HDFC Mutual FUND | |
324. |
In May 2021, PayPoint India has partnered with which of the following to provide affordable health insurance to its customers in India's underserved regions? |
A. | ACKO General Insurance Limited |
B. | Digit General Insurance |
C. | Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company |
D. | Liberty General Insurance Ltd. |
E. | Reliance General Insurance Company Limited |
Answer» C. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company | |
325. |
In February 2021,Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) has inked an agreement with which of the following airlines for a cadet pilot programme? |
A. | Vistara |
B. | IndiGo |
C. | SpiceJet |
D. | Air India |
E. | Alliance Air |
Answer» C. SpiceJet | |
326. |
In June 2020, Ministry of HRD and Sports have collaborated to produce a series of special films promoting how many indigenous sports of India? |
A. | 4 |
B. | 6 |
C. | 8 |
D. | 10 |
E. | 12 |
Answer» E. 12 | |
327. |
In September 2020, India inked an MoU with which country to increase cooperation in the area of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? |
A. | Sweden |
B. | Finland |
C. | Norway |
D. | Denmark |
E. | Poland |
Answer» E. Poland | |
328. |
Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd signed an agreement to acquire a 85% equity stake in Linjemontage I Grastorp AB (LMG) for a value of $24 million in March 2019. Where is the headquarter of LMG? |
A. | Finland |
B. | Sweden |
C. | Norway |
D. | Ireland |
E. | Wales |
Answer» C. Norway | |
329. |
In October 2020, which of the following has entered into an agreement to acquire approx 50-acre land parcel in Thane's Vasind? |
A. | Omaxe Limited |
B. | HDIL |
C. | Anant Raj Industries Ltd. |
D. | Sunteck Realty Ltd |
E. | Oberoi Realty |
Answer» E. Oberoi Realty | |
330. |
A MoU was signed between Ola and the Government of ________. |
A. | Telangana |
B. | Andhra Pradesh |
C. | West Bengal |
D. | Tamil Nadu |
E. | Karnataka |
Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
331. |
Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. (GOLIL), has announced a long-term strategic partnership with S-Oil Corporation. S-Oil Corporation is based in which of the following countries? |
A. | Senegal |
B. | South Korea |
C. | Saudi Arabia |
D. | Singapore |
E. | Seychelles |
Answer» C. Saudi Arabia | |
332. |
In November 2020, Aspen Pharmacare has announced signing a deal with two Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries. Aspen Pharmacare is based in which country? |
A. | Japan |
B. | South Africa |
C. | Canada |
D. | USA |
E. | Indonesia |
Answer» C. Canada | |
333. |
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited and GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo have signed an MoU with which of the following for building an exclusive Vaccine Air Freight Corridor Product? |
A. | Thailand Airports |
B. | Dubai Airports |
C. | Seoul Airports |
D. | Qatar Airports |
E. | Oman Airports |
Answer» C. Seoul Airports | |
334. |
How many concession agreements were signed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) with Adani Enterprises? |
A. | 2 |
B. | 3 |
C. | 4 |
D. | 5 |
E. | 6 |
Answer» C. 4 | |
335. |
In July 2020, Infosys has announced a long-term partnership with which of the following chemical companies? |
A. | Lanxess |
B. | Covestro |
C. | Bayer |
D. | BASF |
E. | Henkel |
Answer» B. Covestro | |
336. |
In December 2020, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has signed an agreement with which bank as a nodal bank for the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme? |
A. | Andhra Bank |
B. | Punjab National Bank |
C. | Central Bank of India |
D. | Union Bank of India |
E. | Kotak Mahindra Bank |
Answer» E. Kotak Mahindra Bank | |
337. |
In June 2021, BSE E Agricultural Markets (BeAM) has signed a pact with Haridra Lakshmi to enhance the smallholder farmers' income in which state? |
A. | Karnataka |
B. | Maharashtra |
C. | Tamil Nadu |
D. | Kerala |
E. | Telangana |
Answer» C. Tamil Nadu | |
338. |
Flipkart, in partnership with which of the following, has launched health insurance policies on its platform? |
A. | ICICI Lombard |
B. | Go Digit General Insurance |
C. | Bajaj Allianz General Insurance |
D. | Both 1 and 2 |
E. | All 1, 2 and 3 |
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3 | |
339. |
In July 2020, which of the following has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a controlling stake in JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals? |
A. | KKR |
B. | Blackstone Group |
C. | TPG Capital |
D. | General Atlantic |
E. | Silver Lake Partners |
Answer» B. Blackstone Group | |
340. |
In April 2021, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog signed an agreement with which of the following to work jointly towards providing a digitally rich ecosystem of Innovation among aspiring young minds across the country? |
A. | Medidata Solutions |
B. | Dassault Systemes Foundation |
C. | Simulia |
D. | BIOVIA |
E. | Apriso |
Answer» C. Simulia | |
341. |
In January 2020, which of the following has joined hands with Tik Tok to produce short video modules on management courses for students and trained professionals? |
A. | IIM Lucknow |
B. | IIM Indore |
C. | IIM Bengaluru |
D. | IIM Ahmedabad |
E. | IIM Jammu |
Answer» C. IIM Bengaluru | |
342. |
In May 2020, PFC has signed MoU with NBPCL to fund projects worth Rs 22,000 crore for 225 MW hydro-electric projects & Multipurpose projects in which of the following states? |
A. | Bihar |
B. | Madhya Pradesh |
C. | Punjab |
D. | Uttar Pradesh |
E. | Odisha |
Answer» C. Punjab | |
343. |
In the Jammu and Kashmir, Government Polytechnic College, Jammu inked an MoU with which of the following in March 2021? |
A. | Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology |
B. | SSM College of Engineering |
C. | Model Institute of Engineering and Technology |
D. | Government College of Engineering & Technology |
E. | National Institute of Technology Srinagar |
Answer» E. National Institute of Technology Srinagar | |
344. |
In February 2021, online content distribution company Film Karavan has collaborated with which of the following to launch ‘Bandra Film Festival’? |
A. | Netflix |
B. | YouTube |
C. | Voot |
D. | Hotstar |
E. | Amazone Prime |
Answer» C. Voot | |
345. |
Indian Hotels Company, which runs hotels under Taj, Vivanta and Ginger brands partnered with which country to invest ₹4,000 crore for buying hotels in India? |
A. | USA |
B. | England |
C. | Singapore |
D. | Malaysia |
E. | UAE |
Answer» D. Malaysia | |
346. |
In June 2020, with which country has India signed an MoU for developing cooperation in the power sector? |
A. | Denmark |
B. | Finland |
C. | Norway |
D. | Sweden |
E. | Poland |
Answer» B. Finland | |
347. |
In June 2021, with which of the following countries has India inked an MoU for developing cooperation between two countries in the area of environment? |
A. | Myanmar |
B. | Bangladesh |
C. | Bhutan |
D. | Maldives |
E. | Sri Lanka |
Answer» D. Maldives | |
348. |
Indian Oil Corporation has entered into a collaboration with Phinergy to form IOC Phinergy Private Limited. Phinergy is based in which country? |
A. | Israel |
B. | Yemen |
C. | Saudi Arabia |
D. | Iran |
E. | Qatar |
Answer» B. Yemen | |
349. |
In November 2020, India and _____ signed an MOU on cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space. |
A. | Sri Lanka |
B. | Bhutan |
C. | Nepal |
D. | Maldives |
Answer» C. Nepal | |
350. |
In August 2019, the Union Cabinet approved the MoU between India and ________ in the Field of Traditional Systems of Medicine. |
A. | Gabon |
B. | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
C. | Rwanda |
D. | Gambia |
E. | Burundi |
Answer» E. Burundi | |