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1651.	Which company has signed a MoU with NIIFL and Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited, NIIF platform company to explore and collaborate on opportunities in the solar energy sector?
A.	NLC India Limited
B.	Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
C.	NTPC Limited
D.	Ircon International Ltd
Answer» E.

Discussion

1652.	Tata Power Limited, an Indian electric utility company, has acquired how much stake in TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd for a consideration of Rs 178.5 crore?
A.	31%
B.	41%
C.	51%
D.	61%
Answer» D. 61%

Discussion

1653.	The Union Cabinet has given its approval to extend repayment date upto which date for Standard Short-Term loans upto Rs.3 lakh advanced for agriculture and allied activities by banks?
A.	31.07.2020
B.	31.08.2020
C.	31.09.2020
D.	31.10.2020
Answer» C. 31.09.2020

Discussion

1654.	The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the MoU signed between India and Bhutan. What is the Official language of bhutan?
A.	Dzongkha
B.	Gorkhali
C.	Khas-Kura
D.	Burmese
Answer» B. Gorkhali

Discussion

1655.	The WHO has accorded the World No Tobacco Day Award 2020 to which Indian NGO, for its efforts to ban pan masala, gutkha, e-cigarettes and hookah in Bihar and Jharkhand?
A.	Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology
B.	Socio-Economic and Educational Development Society
C.	Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences
D.	Child In Need Institute
Answer» C. Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences

Discussion

1656.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with President of Mozambique to discuss the challenges posed in both countries by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Who is President of Mozambique?
A.	Filipe Jacinto Nyusi
B.	Muhammadu Buhari
C.	Yoweri Museveni
D.	Felix Tshisekedi
Answer» B. Muhammadu Buhari

Discussion

1657.	Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a trilogy of schemes namely "Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0" with how much outlay to boost electronic manufacturing in India?
A.	Rs 40,000 crore
B.	Rs 50,000 crore
C.	Rs 30,000 crore
D.	Rs 20,000 crore
Answer» C. Rs 30,000 crore

Discussion

1658.	In a big boost to the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative, the Ministry of Defence has ordered Ordnance Factory Board, to supply Infantry Combat Vehicles of how much worth for the Indian army?
A.	Rs 1,094 crore
B.	Rs 2,094 crore
C.	Rs 3,094 crore
D.	Rs 4,094 crore
Answer» B. Rs 2,094 crore

Discussion

1659.	Government announced the implementation of the Nagar van scheme to develop how many Urban Forests across the country in the next 5 years?
A.	200
B.	100
C.	400
D.	300
Answer» B. 100

Discussion

1660.	What is the name of 1st of its kind online portal for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all Urban Local Bodies and Smart Cities across the country?
A.	The Urban Cities Internship Program
B.	The Urban Learning Internship Program
C.	The Urban Student Internship Program
D.	The Urban Care Internship Program
Answer» C. The Urban Student Internship Program

Discussion

1661.	What is the name of Initiative launched by Union Govt. to create a database of qualified citizens based on their skillsets and experience to fulfil the demand of Indian and foreign companies?
A.	SWADES
B.	SKILLS
C.	SOLUTION
D.	ROJGAR
Answer» B. SKILLS

Discussion

1662.	Which Company and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd signed Memorandum of Understanding for development of "trigeneration" projects in India through video conference?
A.	GAIL Ltd
B.	Steel Authority of India
C.	Indian Oil Corporation
D.	Coal India
Answer» B. Steel Authority of India

Discussion

1663.	Which company will acquire 9.9 per cent stake in Jio Platforms via a new entity Jaadhu Holdings LLC, which was announced in April 2020 with an investment of $ 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore)?
A.	Google
B.	Amazon
C.	Facebook
D.	Netflix
Answer» D. Netflix

Discussion

1664.	According to the Forbes 100 world's highest-paid celebrities 2020, what is the rank of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar?
A.	58nd
B.	42nd
C.	48nd
D.	52nd
Answer» E.

Discussion

1665.	What is Indian Institute of Science rank in the Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking?
A.	36th
B.	46th
C.	26th
D.	16th
Answer» B. 46th

Discussion

1666.	Who has launched the UNDP national awareness campaign on 'Prevention of Human and Animal Mortality on Highways' on 5 June?
A.	Amit Shah
B.	Raj Nath Singh
C.	Nitin Gadkari
D.	Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer» D. Narendra Singh Tomar

Discussion

1667.	Union Minister of Power R. K. Singh launched which initiative for building an energy resilient future on 5 June 2020?
A.	#iCommit
B.	#iGreen
C.	#iEnergy
D.	#iBuilding
Answer» B. #iGreen

Discussion

1668.	Which institute has discovered that a low cost and efficient way to generate hydrogen from water using Molybdenum dioxide as a catalyst?
A.	The Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
B.	Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
C.	M.B.M. Engineering College
D.	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Answer» C. M.B.M. Engineering College

Discussion

1669.	In accordance with the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey for [July 2018 - June 2019] of NSO, MoSPI, India's unemployment rate fell between July 2018 and June 2019 to what percent from 6.1% during the same period of 2017-18?
A.	4.8%
B.	3.8%
C.	2.8%
D.	5.8%
Answer» E.

Discussion

1670.	The President of India has promulgated the two Ordinances namely the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Ordinance 2020 and the Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance 2020. Who is current President of India ?
A.	Ram Nath Kovind
B.	Pranab Mukherjee
C.	Savita Kovind
D.	M. Venkaiah Naidu
Answer» B. Pranab Mukherjee

Discussion

1671.	In order to encourage the deployment of Points of Sale infrastructure in smaller cities and towns, RBI has initiated with how much Payments Infrastructure Development Fund?
A.	Rs 200-crore
B.	Rs 500-crore
C.	Rs 300-crore
D.	Rs 400-crore
Answer» C. Rs 300-crore

Discussion

1672.	Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari accepted the Punjab state government's demand for including which city in an expressway project that will connect Delhi and Katra, Jammu & Kashmir?
A.	Amritsar
B.	Jalandhar
C.	Patiala
D.	Bathinda
Answer» B. Jalandhar

Discussion

1673.	In accordance with the official data provided by National Tiger Conservation Authority, how many tigers have died in the country in the last eight years due to poaching and other causes?
A.	350
B.	750
C.	450
D.	550
Answer» C. 450

Discussion

1674.	In Asia-Pacific Annual Green Airport Recognition ACI awarded the highest Platinum Recognition to which indian airport for their effective water management under the 15-35 Million Passengers per annum category?
A.	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
B.	Veer Savarkar International Airport
C.	Visakhapatnam International Airport
D.	Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport
Answer» E.

Discussion

1675.	The Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event's First phase of the Conference was conducted in which city?
A.	Lucknow
B.	New Delhi
C.	Chennai
D.	Mumbai
Answer» C. Chennai

Discussion

1676.	To support multiple projects in India, The US International Development Finance Corporation is planning to invest how much amount in sectors of finance, health infrastructure, renewable energy and food security space?
A.	350 million USD
B.	250 million USD
C.	450 million USD
D.	550 million USD
Answer» B. 250 million USD

Discussion

1677.	For the cooperation in the Field of Space Situational Awareness and Astrophysic, ISRO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which institute?
A.	Aryabhatta Research institute of Observational Science
B.	Antrix Corporation
C.	Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
D.	Indian Institute of Remote Sensing
Answer» B. Antrix Corporation

Discussion

1678.	Which organisation and Atal Innovation Mission have signed a letter of intent to promote innovation in the country?
A.	DRDO
B.	ICMR
C.	CSIR
D.	IIT
Answer» D. IIT

Discussion

1679.	Who has designed developed and inducted an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation for the evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases including the COVID-19 from high altitude areas, isolated and remote places?
A.	DRDO
B.	Indian Air Force
C.	IIT
D.	CSIR
Answer» C. IIT

Discussion

1680.	Who launched information booklet "Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19" digitally to raise awareness to students and teachers about online safety & ensure timely action in cases of cyberbullying in New Delhi?
A.	Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
B.	Narendra Singh Tomar
C.	Thaawar Chand Gehlot
D.	Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Answer» B. Narendra Singh Tomar

Discussion

1681.	Scientists from the which institute has developed a magnetocaloric material that can be used in the treatment of cancer?
A.	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
B.	International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
C.	The Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
D.	Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
Answer» C. The Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Discussion

1682.	What is India's rank according to the biennial Environment Performance Index 2020 released jointly by Yale University and Columbia University?
A.	138
B.	168
C.	158
D.	148
Answer» C. 158

Discussion

1683.	vWhich indian company has joined 155 global companies by inking a joint declaration with United Nations Global Compact urging governments to align their COVID-19 recovery efforts with the latest climate science?
A.	Tech Mahindra Ltd
B.	Asian Paints Ltd
C.	Eureka Forbes
D.	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Answer» B. Asian Paints Ltd

Discussion

1684.	ASI monuments having places of worship to remain shut in how many states despite centre's nod to reopen them from June 8?
A.	3
B.	5
C.	6
D.	8
Answer» C. 6

Discussion

1685.	In accordance with the revised Public Procurement Order 2017, the government has modified public procurement norms for giving maximum preference to companies whose goods and services have how much perccent local content?
A.	50%
B.	20%
C.	30%
D.	25%
Answer» B. 20%

Discussion

1686.	Students from which university has developed a mobile application called "Flyzy" for seamless and contactless air travel?
A.	Indian Institute of Technology - Hyderabad
B.	Indian Institute of Technology - Patna
C.	Indian Institute of Technology - Guwahati
D.	Indian Institute of Technology - Jammu
Answer» D. Indian Institute of Technology - Jammu

Discussion

1687.	Researchers from which institute claims to have developed a technology for making high-efficiency masks using waste pet bottles?
A.	Indian Institute of Technology - Mandi
B.	Indian Institute of Technology - Patna
C.	Indian Institute of Technology - Guwahati
D.	Indian Institute of Technology - Jammu
Answer» B. Indian Institute of Technology - Patna

Discussion

1688.	The Court of Arbitration for Sport, informed that Former European high jump champion Alexander Shustov of Russia banned for how many years for the use of a banned substance?
A.	1
B.	2
C.	4
D.	3
Answer» D. 3

Discussion

1689.	Which company partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation to provide its training partners access to Digital Glass Room, so as to enable online vocational skills training for millions of students across the country?
A.	Infosys Ltd.
B.	TCS iON
C.	HCL Technologies Ltd
D.	Wipro Ltd
Answer» C. HCL Technologies Ltd

Discussion

1690.	Which institute has developed a new low-cost and low-tech Reverse Transcription nested PCR (RT-nPCR) test required test for the COVID-19 testing?
A.	National Institute of Hydrology
B.	Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
C.	Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad
D.	The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune
Answer» C. Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

Discussion

1691.	According to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change annual report 2019-20 how much forest lands were diverted to other projects in 22 states between January 1 and November 6, 2019?
A.	10,467.83 hectares
B.	9,467.83 hectares
C.	11,467.83 hectares
D.	8,467.83 hectares
Answer» D. 8,467.83 hectares

Discussion

1692.	Researchers from which institute have developed an anti-microbial five-layered face mask?
A.	IIT-Ropar
B.	IIT-BHU
C.	IIT-Indore
D.	IIT-Palakkad
Answer» C. IIT-Indore

Discussion

1693.	Which Indian company entered into a partnership with First Alliance Bank Ltd in Zambia, Africa, to provide mobile point of sale solution to small and medium enterprises and other businesses?
A.	Posiflex Technology
B.	Mindscape Computing
C.	ePaisa
D.	Ginesys
Answer» D. Ginesys

Discussion

1694.	Which indian company directly and through its affiliate entities, has acquired an additional 6.3% stake in Robi Axiata Limited, Bangladesh?
A.	Balaji Group
B.	Bharti Airtel
C.	Tata Motors
D.	Adani Group
Answer» C. Tata Motors

Discussion

1695.	The Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers' Welfare has allocated how much Rs. to the state governments for the year 2020-21 for implementing Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?
A.	Rs. 2000 cr
B.	Rs. 4000 cr
C.	Rs. 3000 cr
D.	Rs. 5000 cr
Answer» C. Rs. 3000 cr

Discussion

1696.	As per the report of Deep Knowledge Group's safest country in the world from covid- 19 what is India's rank?
A.	26th
B.	36th
C.	56th
D.	46th
Answer» D. 46th

Discussion

1697.	According to a new study Saturn's largest moon Titan is now expanding from Saturn at how many times faster than scientists had previously predicted?
A.	100
B.	50
C.	150
D.	60
Answer» B. 50

Discussion

1698.	In order to eliminate the use of physical card which Payment Systems has joined hands with Mastercard to launch "Cardless ATM powered by Mastercard" in India?
A.	Paytm
B.	Paypal
C.	Empays
D.	Google Pay
Answer» D. Google Pay

Discussion

1699.	In a big boost to the "Skill India" initiative of the GoI, National Fertilizers Limited has signed an MoU with which institute to train youths in 12 trades under Dual System of Training Scheme?
A.	Industrial Training Institutes Nangal
B.	National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute
C.	Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali
D.	National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Answer» B. National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute

Discussion

1700.	How many Indian Institutions were among the top two-hundred ranks in 17th edition of the QS World University Rankings 2021?
A.	5
B.	3
C.	2
D.	4
Answer» C. 2

Discussion

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Which company has signed a MoU with NIIFL and Ayana Renewable Power Private Limited, NIIF platform company to explore and collaborate on opportunities in the solar energy sector?

Tata Power Limited, an Indian electric utility company, has acquired how much stake in TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd for a consideration of Rs 178.5 crore?

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to extend repayment date upto which date for Standard Short-Term loans upto Rs.3 lakh advanced for agriculture and allied activities by banks?

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the MoU signed between India and Bhutan. What is the Official language of bhutan?

The WHO has accorded the World No Tobacco Day Award 2020 to which Indian NGO, for its efforts to ban pan masala, gutkha, e-cigarettes and hookah in Bihar and Jharkhand?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with President of Mozambique to discuss the challenges posed in both countries by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Who is President of Mozambique?

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a trilogy of schemes namely "Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0" with how much outlay to boost electronic manufacturing in India?

In a big boost to the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative, the Ministry of Defence has ordered Ordnance Factory Board, to supply Infantry Combat Vehicles of how much worth for the Indian army?

Government announced the implementation of the Nagar van scheme to develop how many Urban Forests across the country in the next 5 years?

What is the name of 1st of its kind online portal for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all Urban Local Bodies and Smart Cities across the country?

What is the name of Initiative launched by Union Govt. to create a database of qualified citizens based on their skillsets and experience to fulfil the demand of Indian and foreign companies?

Which Company and Energy Efficiency Services Ltd signed Memorandum of Understanding for development of "trigeneration" projects in India through video conference?

Which company will acquire 9.9 per cent stake in Jio Platforms via a new entity Jaadhu Holdings LLC, which was announced in April 2020 with an investment of $ 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore)?

According to the Forbes 100 world's highest-paid celebrities 2020, what is the rank of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar?

What is Indian Institute of Science rank in the Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking?

Who has launched the UNDP national awareness campaign on 'Prevention of Human and Animal Mortality on Highways' on 5 June?

Union Minister of Power R. K. Singh launched which initiative for building an energy resilient future on 5 June 2020?

Which institute has discovered that a low cost and efficient way to generate hydrogen from water using Molybdenum dioxide as a catalyst?

In accordance with the annual Periodic Labour Force Survey for [July 2018 - June 2019] of NSO, MoSPI, India's unemployment rate fell between July 2018 and June 2019 to what percent from 6.1% during the same period of 2017-18?

The President of India has promulgated the two Ordinances namely the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Ordinance 2020 and the Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance 2020. Who is current President of India ?

In order to encourage the deployment of Points of Sale infrastructure in smaller cities and towns, RBI has initiated with how much Payments Infrastructure Development Fund?

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari accepted the Punjab state government's demand for including which city in an expressway project that will connect Delhi and Katra, Jammu &amp; Kashmir?

In accordance with the official data provided by National Tiger Conservation Authority, how many tigers have died in the country in the last eight years due to poaching and other causes?

In Asia-Pacific Annual Green Airport Recognition ACI awarded the highest Platinum Recognition to which indian airport for their effective water management under the 15-35 Million Passengers per annum category?

The Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event's First phase of the Conference was conducted in which city?

To support multiple projects in India, The US International Development Finance Corporation is planning to invest how much amount in sectors of finance, health infrastructure, renewable energy and food security space?

For the cooperation in the Field of Space Situational Awareness and Astrophysic, ISRO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which institute?

Which organisation and Atal Innovation Mission have signed a letter of intent to promote innovation in the country?

Who has designed developed and inducted an Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation for the evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases including the COVID-19 from high altitude areas, isolated and remote places?

Who launched information booklet "Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19" digitally to raise awareness to students and teachers about online safety &amp; ensure timely action in cases of cyberbullying in New Delhi?

Scientists from the which institute has developed a magnetocaloric material that can be used in the treatment of cancer?

What is India's rank according to the biennial Environment Performance Index 2020 released jointly by Yale University and Columbia University?

vWhich indian company has joined 155 global companies by inking a joint declaration with United Nations Global Compact urging governments to align their COVID-19 recovery efforts with the latest climate science?

ASI monuments having places of worship to remain shut in how many states despite centre's nod to reopen them from June 8?

In accordance with the revised Public Procurement Order 2017, the government has modified public procurement norms for giving maximum preference to companies whose goods and services have how much perccent local content?

Students from which university has developed a mobile application called "Flyzy" for seamless and contactless air travel?

Researchers from which institute claims to have developed a technology for making high-efficiency masks using waste pet bottles?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport, informed that Former European high jump champion Alexander Shustov of Russia banned for how many years for the use of a banned substance?

Which company partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation to provide its training partners access to Digital Glass Room, so as to enable online vocational skills training for millions of students across the country?

Which institute has developed a new low-cost and low-tech Reverse Transcription nested PCR (RT-nPCR) test required test for the COVID-19 testing?

According to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change annual report 2019-20 how much forest lands were diverted to other projects in 22 states between January 1 and November 6, 2019?

Researchers from which institute have developed an anti-microbial five-layered face mask?

Which Indian company entered into a partnership with First Alliance Bank Ltd in Zambia, Africa, to provide mobile point of sale solution to small and medium enterprises and other businesses?

Which indian company directly and through its affiliate entities, has acquired an additional 6.3% stake in Robi Axiata Limited, Bangladesh?

The Department of Agriculture Cooperation &amp; Farmers' Welfare has allocated how much Rs. to the state governments for the year 2020-21 for implementing Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?

As per the report of Deep Knowledge Group's safest country in the world from covid- 19 what is India's rank?

According to a new study Saturn's largest moon Titan is now expanding from Saturn at how many times faster than scientists had previously predicted?

In order to eliminate the use of physical card which Payment Systems has joined hands with Mastercard to launch "Cardless ATM powered by Mastercard" in India?

In a big boost to the "Skill India" initiative of the GoI, National Fertilizers Limited has signed an MoU with which institute to train youths in 12 trades under Dual System of Training Scheme?

How many Indian Institutions were among the top two-hundred ranks in 17th edition of the QS World University Rankings 2021?

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari accepted the Punjab state government's demand for including which city in an expressway project that will connect Delhi and Katra, Jammu & Kashmir?

Who launched information booklet "Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19" digitally to raise awareness to students and teachers about online safety & ensure timely action in cases of cyberbullying in New Delhi?

The Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers' Welfare has allocated how much Rs. to the state governments for the year 2020-21 for implementing Per Drop More Crop component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana?