11. RailTel Corporation of India Limited created and built a “Health Cloud,” a mobile container hospital, which was opened by WHO Innovation Hub in which state?
[A] Bengaluru, Karnataka
[B] New Delhi, Delhi
[C] Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
[D] Kulasekharapatnam, Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: C [Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The RailTel Corporation of India Ltd had designed and established a “Health Cloud” at Visakhapatnam premises of Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone (AMTZ). The Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone (AMTZ) is the world’s first integrated medical device manufacturing hub. The “Health Cloud” at AMTZ has been inaugurated by Louise Agersnap, Head of WHO Innovation Hub, WHO-Geneva.
12. Which company recently acquired the UAE T20 cricket league franchise?
[A] Adani Group
[B] Prestige Group
[C] Tradeswift Group
[D] TATA Group
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Correct Answer: A [Adani Group]
Notes:
Adani SportsLine, a part of the Adani Group, has acquired a franchise in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s flagship T20, league. It becomes the fourth Indian group to acquire it. The tournament consists of six teams and a total of 34 matches to be played.
13. The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) has developed the world’s first online platform for Indian exporters and international customers. The Federation of Indian Export Organizations was created in which of the following years?
[A] 1964
[B] 1965
[C] 1966
[D] 1967
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Correct Answer: B [1965]
Notes:
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has launched the first-of-its-kind online marketplace for Indian exporters and foreign buyers. The marketplace – Indian Business Portal – will act as a B2B digital marketplace to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) exporters, artisans and farmers to identify new markets for their products and grow their sales globally. Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Anupriya Patel, was present at the launch.
14. According to a Reuters poll, the benchmark policy rate will increase by at least how many basis points?
[A] 120 basis points
[B] 100 basis points
[C] 80 basis points
[D] 50 basis points
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Correct Answer: B [100 basis points]
Notes:
Reserve Bank of India will focus on interest rate hikes in the coming months with the repo rate expected to reach its terminal level early in 2023. According to a Reuters poll. the central bank is expected to hike its benchmark policy rate by at least 100 basis points during the next four MPC meetings.
15. Which country has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become India’s second-largest oil supplier?
[A] Iraq
[B] Iran
[C] UAE
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia has overtaken Saudi Arabia to become India’s second-biggest supplier of oil behind Iraq as refiners snap up Russian crude available at a deep discount following the war in Ukraine.
16. Which company has partnered with UN Women to invest USD 5,00,000 (Rs 3.88 crore) in the LINK Women project to create job opportunities for women?
[A] Instagram
[B] Facebook
[C] Twitter
[D] LinkedIn
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Correct Answer: D [LinkedIn]
Notes:
LinkedIn Corporation has invested USD 5,00,000 (?3.88 crore) in association with UN Women for the LINK Women project to create employment opportunities for women.
17. According to a recent report, net direct tax revenue increased by what percentage to Rs 3.39 trillion?
[A] 50%
[B] 35%
[C] 45%
[D] 20%
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Correct Answer: C [45%]
Notes:
Net direct tax collections for the current fiscal year surged 45% to Rs 3.39 trillion between April 1 and June 16, compared to Rs 2.33 trillion earlier a year ago.
18. Which of the following governing bodies has considered including credit information in a proposal?
[A] 312%
[B] 156%
[C] 200%
[D] 216%
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Correct Answer: D [216%]
Notes:
Recently it has been observed that there has been a three-fold jump in the number of digital payments, and aims to establish India as a powerhouse of payments globally. ‘Payment Vision 2025’ document also talks about ring-fencing of domestic payment systems, including the need to mandate domestic processing of payment transactions.
19. Which country will remain on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “Grey List” of countries under increased scrutiny?
[A] Syria
[B] Iran
[C] Turkey
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: D [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan will continue to be on the “Grey List” of countries under increased monitoring of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), from the global money-laundering and terror-financing watchdog.
20. Which of the following actors has been named as PokerBaazi.com’s brand ambassador?
[A] Shah Rukh Khan
[B] Salman Khan
[C] Ranveer Singh
[D] Shahid Kapoor
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Correct Answer: D [Shahid Kapoor
]
Notes:
PokerBaazi.com, a poker platform appointed actor Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador.
