1. What is the name of the Covid-19 awareness campaign launched by the Indian Prime Minister ahead of festive seasons?
[A] Jan Andolan
[B] Bharat Andolan
[C] Covid Jagrutha
[D] Covid Chodo India
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Correct Answer: A [Jan Andolan]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched a campaign on Jan Andolan for COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour.
The campaign has been launched considering the festivals, winter season and the opening up of the economy. The Prime Minister asked the people to wear a mask, wash hands and follow social distancing by maintaining ‘Do Gaz Ki Doori.’
2. What would be the new brand name of India’s premium Cotton in the World Cotton Trade?
[A] Bharat Cotton
[B] Incredible Cotton
[C] Kasturi Cotton
[D] Maharaja Cotton
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Correct Answer: C [Kasturi Cotton]
Notes:
Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani has recently launched the first-ever brand and logo for Indian Cotton.
It was launched on the second World Cotton Day, which is celebrated across the world on October 7. India’s premium Cotton would be known as ‘Kasturi Cotton’ in the World Cotton trade. The Minister also released a new logo for the Indian Cotton.
3. Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kingdom of Netherlands?
[A] Navtej Sarna
[B] Pradeep Kumar Rawat
[C] Arun Kumar Singh
[D] Harsh Vardhan Shringla
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Correct Answer: B [Pradeep Kumar Rawat]
Notes:
Veteran Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Officer of 1990 batch Pradeep Kumar Rawat has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kingdom of Netherlands.
As per the recent statement of the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Pradeep Kumar, who is presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Indonesia, is expected to take up the new role shortly.
4. As per the latest report from FIS, which country has recorded the real-time financial transactions of 41 million per day?
[A] United States
[B] China
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
As per the latest report from FIS, a global technology provider, India has recorded the real-time financial transactions of 41 million per day.
This figure is more than double that of the last year and the main reason for the record high transactions is the Covid-19 pandemic. In terms of the growth rate, the list is topped by Bahrain with 657 per cent growth.
5. Who has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
[A] M Rajeshwar Rao
[B] Ashima Goyal
[C] Jayanth R Varma
[D] Shashanka Bhide
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Correct Answer: A [M Rajeshwar Rao]
Notes:
The Central government has appointed M Rajeshwar Rao as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
He is currently serving as the Executive Director of the country’s central bank. The Appointment Committee of the Union cabinet has approved the appointment and he will succeed NS Vishwanathan as the fourth Deputy Governor.
