Weekly current affairs Quiz in English 30 March to 05 april/वीकली करंट अफेयर्स इंग्लिश में 30 मार्च से 5 अप्रैल तक

Weekly current affairs

Other than the State Bank of India, which among these banks has been nominated by the government for the collection of funds under PM-CARES fund?A) Indian Bank
B) Canara Bank
C) Indian Overseas Bank
D) Bank of India

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Option C
Explanation: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), has been nominated by the government for the collection of funds of PM-Cares Fund. Till now only State Bank of India was the nominated bank for the same. PM Cares stands for Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-Cares Fund).The contributions can be made by ECS, RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, cheques and demand drafts drawn in favour of PM-Cares Fund.
The three sporty robots collectively named as the ‘smart triplets’ are selected as the mascot of 19th Asian Games. Which among these is not the name of the one of the three mascots?A) Megday
B) Congcong
C) Lianlian
D) Chenchen

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Option A
Explanation: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) digitally unveiled the official mascots, of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on 3rd April 2020. The official mascot comprise of three sporty robots named Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen, collectively named as the ‘smart triplets’.
Who among these has been awarded the ‘Hero to Animals Award’ by PETA India?A) Dharmendra Pradhan
B) Naveen Patnaik
C) Yogi Adityanath
D) Arvind Kejriwal

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Option B
Explanation:Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has been conferred with ‘Hero to Animals Award’ by animal rights body PETA India.
Which of these days is observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action?A) 3 April
B) 2 April
C) 5 April
D) 4 April

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Option D
Explanation: On 8 December 2005, the UN General Assembly declared 4 April to be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action every year to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication. The theme for 2020 is “Advancing Protection, Peace and Development.”
When is the National Maritime Day observed in India?A) 3 April
B) 4 April
C) 5 April
D) 2 April

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Option C
Explanation: In India, the National Maritime Day is observed on 5 April, since 1964. The 2020 marks 57th edition of the annual celebrations.
Renowned Indian origin virologist Gita Ramjee passed away due to COVID-19. She was from which country?
A) South Africa
B) Italy
C) China
D) United States

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Option A
Explanation: Gita Ramjee, a world-renowned Indian-origin South African virologist has passed away due to coronavirus complications. She was 63.
The 2021 World Games has been postponed for 2022. Where will the event take place?A) Manchester
B) Birmingham
C) London
D) Bristol

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Option B
Explanation: The 2021 World Games, which were scheduled to take place in Birmingham, Alabama, from 15–25 July 2021, have now been postponed to 7-17 July, 2022.The games have been pushed back to 2022 to avoid clashing with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which were rescheduled to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Which country will host the 19th edition of the Asian Games in 2022?A) Singapore
B) Japan
C) China
D) Australia

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Option C
Explanation: The 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 10 to 25, 2022. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted by China following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.
Which among the following apps has been launched by the Ministry of Electronics and IT which will enable people to identify the risk of getting Coronavirus infection based on phone location data and Bluetooth?A) AarogyaSetu
B) KawachSetu
C) SwasthyaSetu
D) NeerogSetu

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Option A
Explanation: In an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Ministry of Electronics and IT has launched a mobile app called ‘AarogyaSetu’ which will enable people in identifying the risk of their getting affected by the CoronaVirus infection. AarogyaSetu is a Sanskrit term which translates to ‘A bridge of health’.
Watson Assistant for Citizens is an AI based platform, introduced by which entity to provide speedy response on covid-19 related queries?A) Facebook
B) Apple
C) Microsoft
D) IBM

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Option D
Explanation: IBM is offering its AI platform ‘Watson Assistant for Citizens’ free of cost for at least 90 days globally, which will provide reliable information on covid-19 related queries. Watson Assistant for Citizens is available in English and Spanish and 11 other languages.In India, Watson Assistant will respond to answer queries in English and Hindi.
Name the programme launched by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) for health sector startups, to support them in addressing COVID-19 challenges?A) SURAKSHA
B) CARE
C) CAWACH
D) DISHA

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Option C
Explanation: The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has approved setting up of a Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH), to support startups that address COVID-19 challenges. CAWACH will be set up at a total cost of Rs 56 Crore. The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), a technology business incubator at IIT Bombay, supported by DST, has been identified as the Implementing Agency of the CAWACH.
What is the GDP growth rate of Indian economy for FY’21 as estimated by the Asian Development Bank?A) 4%
B) 3%
C) 5%
D) 6%

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Option A
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 for financial year 2020-21 on 3rd April 2020. As per ADB, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in India is likely to slow down to 4 percent in FY21 (2020-21) on the back of the current global health emergency. However, ADB expects the Indian economy to further strengthen to 6.2 percent in the FY22 fiscal (2021-22).
The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) has created world record of manufacturing highest number of locomotives in the financial year 2019-20. Where is CLW based?A) Chandigarh
B) West Bengal
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh

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Option B
Explanation: The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) of Indian Railways’ has sets new world record of making the highest number of locomotives in the financial year 2019-20. The Asansol, West Bengal based CLW locomotive factory produced a total of 431 locomotives in the financial year 2019-20, to be recognized by Limca Book of Records as World Record.
Government has extended the tenure of the Acting President of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) by 3 months. Who is the current acting chief of NCLT?A) K. Anantha Padmanabha Swamy
B) Rajeswara Rao Vittanala
C) Harihar Prakash Chaturvedi
D) BSV Prakash Kumar

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Option D
Explanation: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the tenure of BSV Prakash Kumar as the Acting President of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for another three months with effect from 5 April 2020, or till the joining of new President, whichever is earlier.
Portable Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold (MOM) is a single oxygen cylinder that could be used to supply oxygen to six patients at the same time. MOM ha been developed by___________A) Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam
B) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata
C) Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai
D) Naval Dockyard Bombay

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Option A
Explanation: The Personnel of the Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam (NDV), Andhra Pradesh has designed an innovative device called ‘Portable Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold’ (MOM). MOM is an oxygen cylinder that could be used to supply oxygen to six patients simultaneously, using a 6-way radial header fitted to a single cylinder.
Passang Wangchuk Sona who passed away recently was the former minister of which state?A) Manipur
B) Sikkim
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Assam

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Option C
Explanation: Former Arunachal Pradesh minister Passang Wangchuk Sona passes away at the age of 69 years. Passang Wangchuk Sona served in the state cabinet in the capacity of minister of mines & minerals and cooperation, besides food & civil supplies from 1995 to 1999.
The World Bank has approved USD 160 billion emergency aid to 40 countries over a period of 15 months to fight COVID-19. How much amount has been sanctioned by the lender in the first set of this financial aid to 25 countries?
A) USD 2.9 billion
B) USD 1.9 billion
C) USD 3.9 billion
D) USD 4.9 billion

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Option B
Explanation: The Washington-based development lender World Bank has approved USD 160 billion in emergency aid over 15 months to help countries deal with the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic. In the first set of fast-track crisis funding, World Bank on 2nd April 2020, approved USD 1.9 billion for projects in 25 countries. The initiative will gradually move forward in another 40 nations in coming 15 months.
Fitch Ratings has cut the GDP growth forecast for India for 2020-21. What is the new estimate?A) 3.2%
B) 3%
C) 4%
D) 2%

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Option D
Explanation: Fitch Ratings has cut its GDP growth forecast for India to 2% for the fiscal year 2021. This will be the slowest growth in India over the past 30 years.
The United Nations (UN) COP26 was scheduled to be held in November 2020, but has been postponed for 2021. The Climate change summit will be held at which place?A) Cardiff, Wales
B) Belfast, Northern Ireland
C) London, England
D) Glasgow, Scotland

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Option D
Explanation: The 2020 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UN COP26), which was scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 9 to 20 November 2020 under the presidency of the UK government, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cop26 Climate Change Summit has now be pushed back to 2021.
The World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on which day globally?A) April 2
B) April 1
C) April 3
D) First Thursday of April

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Option A
Explanation: The World Autism Awareness Day is observed internationally on 2 April every year, to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world. Theme 2020: “The Transition to Adulthood”.
How much amount has been offered by World Bank to India for Covid-19 emergency response and health systems preparedness project?A) USD 2 billion
B) USD 1 billion
C) USD 1.5 billion
D) USD 2.5 billion

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Option B
Explanation: The World Bank has announced to give USD 1 billion to the Indian government for a proposed India Covid-19 emergency response and health systems preparedness project. The project has been proposed by the GoI to respond and mitigate the Covid-19 threat and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness in India. This four-year project has been proposed by the government, after the assessment that outbreaks like Covid-19 will continue in the coming years, and hence there needs to be a long-term strategy to tackle the next wave of the disease.
Tony Lewis, who passed away recently was a former player of which sports?A) Wrestling
B) Hockey
C) Cricket
D) Football

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Option C
Explanation: Tony Lewis, one of the founding member behind the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method used in weather-affected limited overs cricket matches, has passed away. He was 78. The former England Captain and Welsh cricketer, Tony invented the method along with fellow mathematician Frank Duckworth.
Bob Weighton has been officially recognised as the oldest person living (male) by the Guinness World Records. He hails from which country?A) United Kingdom
B) Spain
C) Australia
D) France

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Option A
Explanation: The Guinness World Records has been officially confirmed Bob Weighton, from the United Kingdom, as the oldest person living (male) at 112 Years and 1 day as of 30 March 2020.
International Children’s Book Day is held annually on__________A) First Thursday of April
B) April 1
C) First Wednesday of April
D) April 2

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Option D
Explanation: International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is organised annually on 2nd April since 1967, by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), an international non-profit organization, to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books. IBBY Slovenia is the sponsor for International Children’s Book Day 2020. Theme 2020: Hunger for Words.
Nirmal Singh Khalsa who passed away recently was a renowned ____________A) Sikh Historian
B) Founder of Sikh Religion
C) Sikh Spiritual Singer
D) Writer of Sikh Scriptures

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Option C
Explanation: Bhai Nirmal Singh Khalsa, a noted singer of Sikh ‘Gurbani’ hymns, passed away in Amritsar, due to the novel coronavirus. He was 62. He was the former Hazoori Raagi at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Nirmal Singh Khalsa received the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contribution to Gurbani music.
In April 2020, India and China have completed _______ years of their bilateral diplomatic tiesA) 65
B) 70
C) 50
D) 55

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Option B
Explanation: On April 1, 2020, India and China marked the 70th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties between the two countries. It was on April 1, 1950, the Republic of India became the first non-Communist country in Asia to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Veteran singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger has passed away due to COVID-19. He was from which country?A) United States
B) Australia
C) United Kingdom
D) Spain

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Option A
Explanation: The Emmy award-winning American singer-songwriter Adam Schlesinger, best known for his work with US rock band Fountains Of Wayne, has passed away after being diagnosed with coronavirus. He was 52.
The tennis Grand Slam tournament Wimbledon 2020 has been postponed and will now be held in 2021. Which country hosts the annual championship?A) France
B) Australia
C) United States
D) England

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Option D
Explanation: Due to the ever-increasing cases of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the All England Club announced on 1 April 2020 that the premier tennis Grand Slam tournament Wimbledon 2020, has been cancelled. It marks the first time that the Wimbledon tournament had been called off since World War II. The tournament was due to be played between 29 June and 12 July in 2020. It will now be held from 28 June to 11 July in 2021.
What is the interest rate on savings deposit for the first quarter of 2020-21 (April-June)?A) 2.5%
B) 3.5%
C) 3%
D) 4%

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Option D
Explanation: The interest rate on savings deposit was kept unchanged at 4 per cent
Who is the author of the book ‘Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess’?A) Satyarth Nayak
B) Shaheen Bhatt
C) Nitasha Kaul
D) Manish Makhija

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Option A
Explanation: Noted Indian author and screenwriter Satyarth Nayak has penned his first non-fiction book titled ‘Sridevi: The Eternal Screen Goddess’.
What is the estimated growth rate of India’s GDP for 2020-21 as predicted by S&P Global Ratings?A) 2.3%
B) 3.5%
C) 4.1%
D) 5.2%

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Option B
Explanation: S&P Global Ratings has further slashed India’s growth forecast to 3.5% from a previous downgrade to 5.2% for the fiscal year 2020-21.
The Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) is a new mission to be launched y which country to study the causes of Giant Solar Particle Storms?A) Germany
B) France
C) Russia
D) United States

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Option D
Explanation: US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected a new mission called the Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) to study how the Sun generates and releases giant space weather storms, known as solar particle storms, into planetary space. SunRise is an array of six CubeSats operating as one very large radio telescope. NASA has sanctioned USD 62.6 million to design, build and launch SunRISE. It will be launched after July 1, 2023.
What is the interest rate for the Public Provident Fund in April-June quarter of 2020-21?A) 7.5%
B) 7.8%
C) 7.1%
D) 8%

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Option C
Explanation: The interest rate for the popular PPF scheme has been reduced by 80 basis point to 7.1 per cent. The interest fetched on PPF in the previous quarter was 7.9 per cent.
The new insurance product named Corona Care has been launched by PhonePe in partnership with which insurance company?A) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
B) ICICI Lombard
C) HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company
D) Bharti Axa General Insurance

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Option A
Explanation: PhonePe has launched a unique coronavirus hospitalization insurance policy named “Corona Care.” PhonePe has partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for this “Corona Care”.
RBI has fixed the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for Central Government for the first half of the financial year 2020-21 at________A) Rs. 1,50,000 crore
B) Rs. 1,20,000 crore
C) Rs. 1,00,000 crore
D) Rs. 1,70,000 crore

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Option B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has fixed the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for Central Government for the first half of the financial year 2020-21 (April 2020 to September 2020) at Rs. 1,20,000 crore.The Reserve Bank may trigger fresh floatation of market loans when the Government of India utilizes 75% of the WMA limit.
Arjun Dev, who died recently was a well known ________A) Astronaut
B) Physician
C) Economist
D) Educationist and Historian

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Option D
Explanation: Professor Arjun Dev, the legendary educationist and historian, has passed away. He was 81. Prof. Arjun had worked as a historian at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
The interest rate on Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for first quarter of 2020-21 has been fixed at_______A) 7.1%
B) 7.6%
C) 8.4%
D) 8.1%

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Option B
Explanation: The Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme interest rate has dipped to 7.4 per cent from previous 8.4 per cent a 100 basis point or 1 per cent interest rate cut.
Which state has launched the app named ‘CORONA WATCH’ to track the movement history of corona positive patients, before their detection?A) Karnataka
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu

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Option A
Explanation: The State government Karnataka has launched a mobile application named “Corona Watch”for people to track the movement history of patients, who tested positive, before their detection so that they can take precautions. The app will give the date and time of visit to spots by the patients.
Maria Teresa is the first royal victim who died at the age of 86 due to COVID-19. She was the Princess of which country?A) Italy
B) France
C) Spain
D) Portugal

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Option C
Explanation: Princess of Spain, Maria Teresa, has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. She was 86. She is the first royal victim to have died of COVID-19.
Nobel Laureate Philip Warren Anderson has died at the age of 96. He won the Nobel Prize in which field?A) Literature
B) Biology
C) Economic Sciences
D) Physics

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Option D
Explanation: Nobel Prize-winning physicist Philip Warren Anderson has passed away. He was 96. Anderson was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1977 for his theoretical research into the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems which led to an improved understanding of metals and insulators.
The GDP growth of Indian economy is pegged at ________ percent for the fiscal 2021-22 according to S&P Global RatingsA) 6.4%
B) 7.3%
C) 5.2%
D) 4.1%

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Option B
Explanation: For the Financial year 2019-20, the rating agency has estimated growth forecast of 5%. However the S&P expects the Indian economy to bounce back to 7.3% in FY22.
RBI has decided to increase the Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit for state governments and union territories by ________ percent from April-September 2020.A) 50%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%

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Option C
Explanation: For State Government’s WMA, RBI has increased the WMA limit by 30 percent from the existing limit for all States/UTs. It must be noted that every state government has a different WMA limit. The revised limits will come into force with effect from April 1, 2020 and will be valid till September 30, 2020.
What is the new interest rate on Kisan Vikas Patra for April-June quarter of 2020-21?A) 6.9%
B) 7.6%
C) 7.1%
D) 6.1%

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Option A
Explanation: 6.9%
What is the estimated GDP growth for India in the year 2020 as predicted by Nomura?A) 2.1%
B) 4.6%
C) -0.5
D) 1.1%

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Option C
Explanation: Nomura has predicted India’s GDP growth rate for the year 2020 at -0.5%. The earlier prediction was 4.5%.
RBI has raised the investment limit by the foreign portfolio investors’ (FPI) in corporate bonds from FY 2020-21. What is the new limit?A) 9 percent
B) 15 percent
C) 12 percent
D) 18 percent

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Option B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has hiked the limit for foreign portfolio investors’ (FPI) investment in corporate bonds from 9 percent to 15 percent of outstanding stock for FY2020-21. Currently, the FPIs can invest Rs 3.17 lakh crore in Indian corporate bonds. With the enhanced limit, they can hold Rs 4.29 lakh crore of corporate bonds for the half year ended September 2020, and Rs 5.41 lakh crore for the half year ending March 2021.
When is the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) observed?A) March 31
B) March 30
C) March 28
D) March 29

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Option A
Explanation: The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs annually on March 31 to raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebrate their contributions to society.
Government has extended the foreign trade policy (2015-20) due to coronavirus outbreak and lockdown situation. The FTP is now valid upto a period of________A) 31 December 2021
B) 31 March 2022
C) 31 December 2020
D) 31 March 2021

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Option D
Explanation: The government has extended the existing foreign trade policy (2015-20) for one year till March 2021.The foreign trade policy 2015-20 was earlier valid up to March 31, 2020.
Who is the Secretary General of NATO?A) Trond Giske
B) Karin Stoltenberg
C) Jonas Gahr Støre
D) Jens Stoltenberg

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Option D
Explanation: The NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has announced the appointment of a group of experts on 31 March 2020 to support his work in a reflection process to further strengthen NATO’s political dimension. The group of five men and five women will be co-chaired by former German defence minister Thomas de Maziere and Washington’s former top diplomat for Europe, Wess Mitchell and will report to the Secretary General.
Which among these companies is the most valued firm by market capitalisation as per the data on 31 March 2020?
A) State Bank of India
B) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
C) Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS)
D) Indian Oil Corporation

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Option B
Explanation: Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) surpassed Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) to once again become the most valued firm by market capitalisation on 31 March 2020. The market capitalisation (m-cap) of RIL was Rs 7,05,211.81 crore, which was Rs 21,133.32 crore more than that of Tata Consultancy Services’ Rs 6,84,078.49 crore valuation on the BSE.
The World Backup Day is observed annually on___________A) March 28
B) March 29
C) March 30
D) March 31

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Option D
Explanation: World Backup Day March 31
Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC (AGL) is a Joint Venture of which Indian Company to begin the commercial operations of its 178 MW Shuakhevi Hydro Power Project (HPP) in Georgia?
A) Jindal Steel and Power
B) Adani Power
C) Tata Power
D) Reliance Power

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Option C
Explanation: Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC (AGL), a Joint Venture between Tata Power, Norway’s Clean Energy Invest (CEI), and International Financial Corporation (IFC) started its commercial operation of the 178 MW Shuakhevi Hydro Power Project (HPP) on 30 March 2020 in southwest Georgia. The Shuakhevi HPP is the only project in Georgia’s energy sector which has been funded by three of the largest financial institutes comprising of European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group.
The International Drug Checking Day is held every year on which day?A) March 31
B) March 30
C) March 29
D) March 28

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Option A
Explanation: International Drug Checking Day: March 31
RBI has introduced a new route called ‘FAR’ for the foreign investors to invest in specified Government of India dated securities. What does FAR stands for?A) Fully Accessible Route
B) Fully Acceptable Route
C) Fully Acclaimed Route
D) Fully Accountable Route

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Option A
Explanation: The Reserve Bank has introduced a separate channel, called the ‘Fully Accessible Route’ (FAR), for non-residents to invest in specified Government of India dated securities. Eligible investors can invest in specified Government securities without being subject to any investment ceilings. All new issuance of government securities of 5-year, 10-year and 30-year tenors from the financial year 2020-21, will be eligible for investment under the FAR as ‘specified securities’. This scheme shall operate along with the two existing routes, the Medium Term Framework (MTF) and the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR).
Which among the following states has launched the app PRAGYAAM to issue e-passes to those associated with delivery of essential services amid lockdown due to COVID-19
A) Jharkhand
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka

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Option A
Explanation: The Jharkhand Government has launched a mobile app named PRAGYAAM to issue e-passes to those associated with delivery of essential services such as regular supply services, medical, banking and other necessary services, during the national lockdown to combat COVID-19.
The 2021 world athletics championships has been shifted to 2022. It will be held in which country?A) Japan
B) United States
C) Canada
D) Argentina

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Option B
Explanation:The World Athletics has informed that the 2021 world athletics championships in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is now being shifted to 2022 to accommodate the re-arranged Tokyo Olympics. The world athletics championships was earlier scheduled to take place in Eugene on August 6-15, 2021. It will now take place in August 2022.
Paravai Muniyamma who passed away recently was a renowned actor of which film industry?
A) Kannada
B) Malayalam
C) Marathi
D) Tamil

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Option D
Explanation: Noted Tamil folk singer and actress Paravai Muniyamma, passed away suffering from age-related ailments. She was 83.
The 178 MW Shuakhevi Hydro Power Project (HPP) has been set up in which country?A) Azerbaijan
B) Jordan
C) Georgia
D) Thailand

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Option C
Explanation: The Shuakhevi HPP is the only project in Georgia’s energy sector which has been funded by three of the largest financial institutes comprising of European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. It is also the largest energy project built in Georgia in the last seven decades. The overall cost of the project is approximated at USD 500 million.
Which among these is the most recent country to become the member of NATO?A) Denmark
B) North Macedonia
C) Greece
D) Iceland

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Option B
Explanation: North Macedonia is the most recent member state to be added to NATO on 27 March 2020.
How much amount has been announced by ADB to invest in the Indian infrastructure sector through National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s (NIIF)?
A) USD 100 million
B) USD 500 million
C) USD 400 million
D) USD 200 million

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Option A
Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest USD 100 million funding for the Indian infrastructure sector through the government-promoted National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s (NIIF). The total size of NIIF’s fund of funds has now grown to USD 700 million, with ADB’s commitment.
Which zone of the Indian Railways has developed the first prototype of the hospital isolation coach, to battle the COVID-19?A) Western Railways
B) Eastern Railways
C) Northern Railways
D) South Central Railways

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Option C
Explanation: The Northern Railways zone of the Indian Railways has successfully made the first prototype of hospital isolation coach, to battle the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. There are 10 isolation wards in each coach.
Chandan Singh Rathore, who died recently, was a retired officer of which Armed Force of India?A) Indian Army
B) Indian Air Force
C) Indian Navy
D) CISF

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Option B
Explanation: Former Indian Air Force helicopter pilot, Air Vice Marshall Chandan Singh Rathore, passed away at his home in Jodhpur at the age of 95.
How many empowered group and task force has been constituted by the government under the Disaster Management Act., to deal with the COVID-19?A) 15
B) 2
C) 6
D) 11

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Option D
Explanation: Prime Minister Modi government has constituted ten empowered groups and a strategic task force in order to deal with coronavirus spread and its aftermath. These 11 groups, which together have 68 bureaucrats, have been set up under the Disaster Management Act. All the empowered groups has senior representatives from PMO and Cabinet Secretariat to ensure seamless coordination.
Who is the author of the book “The Death of Jesus”?A) Nadine Gordimer
B) Paul Auster
C) J M Coetzee
D) Graham Swift

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Option C
Explanation: The book titled “The Death of Jesus” authored by Nobel laureate J M Coetzee has been released. It is the third book of the series. The earlier two book were, “The Childhood of Jesus”, published in 2014 and The Schooldays of Jesus, in 2018.
As per the India Ratings (Ind-Ra), what is the estimated GDP growth of Indian economy for the financial year 2020-21?A) 3.6%
B) 5.1%
C) 4.9%
D) 2.3%

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Option A
Explanation: Credit rating agency India Ratings (Ind-Ra) has cut its FY21 growth forecast for India to 3.6% due to coronavirus lockdown.
The tenure of which of these RBI’s Deputy Governor has been extended for a period of one year w.e.f 3rd April 2020 recently?A) NS Vishwanathan
B) BP Kaunungo
C) Michael Patra
D) M.K. Jain

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Option B
Explanation: On March 27, 2020, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of BP Kaunungo as the Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of one year with effect from April 3, 2020.The three year tenure of BP Kaunungo was to end on 3 April 2020.
Which country recently conducted the successful testing of “super-large multiple rocket launchers”?A) United States
B) Israel
C) Japan
D) North Korea

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Option D
Explanation: North Korea has conducted another test of super-large multiple rocket launchers and it was successful. The launch was aimed at examining the strategic and technical features of the “super-large multiple rocket launchers”, which have been tested a number of times since last August.
Which state has constituted ‘Team-11’ comprising of 11 inter-departmental committees to fight the spread of coronavirus?A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Gujarat
D) Delhi

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Option A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set up “Team-11”, which comprises of 11 inter-departmental committees to fight the coronavirus spread, by tackling multiple issues ranging from ensuring medicare to victims to the supply of essentials and tackle long marches of jobless workers back home. Each of the 11 committees will be headed by a senior bureaucrat of the state while the ‘Team 11’ will be headed by the Chief Minister himself.

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