1. In terms of global financial markers, what is Shiba Inu, that was making news recently?
[A] Non-fungible Token
[B] Capital Markets Regulator
[C] Cryptocurrency
[D] International Law
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Correct Answer: C [Cryptocurrency]
Notes:
Shiba Inu token is a decentralized cryptocurrency created in August 2020 by an anonymous person or group known as “Ryoshi”.
2. Which organization signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rambhau MhalgiPrabodhini-Nation First Policy Research Centre (RMP-NFPRC) to collaborate on leveraging knowledge, expertise, and institutional strengths?
[A] IDBI Bank
[B] Atal Innovation Mission
[C] TRIFED
[D] NABARD
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Correct Answer: C [TRIFED]
Notes:
Recently ,The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) has signed MoU with Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini- Nation First Policy Research Centre (RMP-NFPRC). The MoU was signed to have a partnered effort to leverage knowledge, expertise, and institutional strengths
3. In a $500 million agreement, which entity acquired Siemplify, an Israeli cybersecurity startup?
[A] Yandex
[B] Microsoft Bing
[C] Yahoo
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: D [Google]
Notes:
Google has paid $500 million for the acquisition of Siemplify, an Israeli cybersecurity business. Simplify will be incorporated into Google Cloud’s Chronicle operation and will help businesses manage their threat response more effectively.
4. Which company-built India’s first ‘Coal To Methanol’ (CTM) pilot plant?
[A] GAIL India
[B] Steel Authority of India
[C] Bharat Electronics
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: D [BHEL]
Notes:
Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister for Heavy Industries, has dedicated India’s first ‘Coal To Methanol’ (CTM) pilot plant to the country.
5. Which country received a USD 5000 million Letter of Credit from the Indian government to purchase petroleum products?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Mauritius
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: D [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) just launched a new smartphone app called ‘Saathi.’ Ajay Tyagi, the Chairman of SEBI, introduced it.
6. Which organization just released the ‘Om’ RT-PCR diagnostic kit?
[A] CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)
[B] DRDO
[C] CSIR- Indian Institute Of Toxicology Research (CSIR–IITR)
[D] All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
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Correct Answer: A [CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) ]
Notes:
Recently, The CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) developed an indigenous RT-PCR diagnostic kit, named ‘Om’.
7. Which country agreed to buy 420 wide gauge wagons from Hindustan Engineering and Industries Limited (HEIL) in India?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Bhutan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Notes:
The Bangladesh Railway has signed an agreement with Hindustan Engineering and Industries Limited (HEIL).
8. India’s first Biosafety Level-3 mobile laboratory inaugurated in which city ?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharashtra
[C] UP
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Bharati Pravin Pawar has inaugurated India’s first Biosafety level-3 containment mobile laboratory in Nashik, Maharashtra.
9. Which payment bank has been approved as an official acquiring partner for e-RUPI vouchers?
[A] Fino
[B] India Post Payment Bank
[C] Airtel Payment Bank
[D] Paytm Payment Bank
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Correct Answer: D [Paytm Payment Bank]
Notes:
Paytm Payments Bank Limited has announced that it is an official acquiring partner for ‘e-RUPI vouchers’. e-RUPI, which is a government initiative, is a cashless prepaid voucher that beneficiaries can present via SMS or QR Code. Paytm’s merchant partners can then scan, enter the amount to be paid and receive the payment directly in their bank account. This will benefit beneficiaries (users), even those who do not have access to formal banking services or smartphones to avail the convenience of digital payments.
10. Which of the following organizations has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) to strengthen collaboration in the fields of renewable energy, electric mobility, alternative fuels, and the development of ESG Projects?
[A] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
[B] Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)
[C] Coal India
[D] NTPC Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)]
Notes:
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has entered into MoU with Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI).
They have signed MoU to enhance cooperation in the field of renewable energy, electric mobility, alternative fuels and develop ESG Projects. The MoU was signed to attain the objectives set for green energy and support the efforts being taken by Government of India towards a carbon-neutral economy. SECI is also working to promote and develop renewable energy resources which include solar energy, wind energy, renewable energy-based storage systems, generating energy from waste, trading of power, and many more. It is also developing renewable energy-based products like Green Hydrogen, green Ammonia, RE-powered EV, etc. HPCL diversifies capacity in the renewable energy sector. It is also working to promote and develop electric mobility.
