11. As per Moody’s, India’s GDP to be at ____ for FY22?
[A] 7.5%
[B] 9.5%
[C] 8.5%
[D] 10.5%
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Correct Answer: B [9.5%]
Notes:
As per Moody’s Rating Agency, India’s GDP growth is estimated to be 9.5% for FY22.
12. Which of the following recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build 27 carriageway double-lane galvanized modular bridges?
[A] Border Roads Organization
[B] Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineer
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer: C [Both]
Notes:
Border Roads Organization (BRO) and state-owned warship building firm Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. has recently signed MoU to construct 27 carriageway double lane galvanized modular bridges of 7.5 meters. The contract will be for 2 years. The cost of the bridge is Rs. 60 crores. The bridge was constructed on strategically important “Flag Hill-Dokala” road in Sikkim at an altitude of 11,000 feet under Project Swastik of BRO.
13. In Jakarta, India signed a second security conversation with which country?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Both
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [Indonesia]
Notes:
The moment India-Indonesia Security Dialogue (IISD) was held in Jakarta. It was co-chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Issues of Indonesia, Mohammad Mahfud. The IISD is a forum that brings the coordinating minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs of Indonesia and the National Security Adviser of India. The importance of traditional friendly relationships and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
14. Which organization recently issued a proposed battery switching policy?
[A] National Development Council
[B] Invest India
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Small Industries Development Bank of India
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog has released a draft battery swapping policy, under which all metropolitan cities with a population above 40 lakh will be prioritized for the development of a battery swapping network under the first phase. All major cities such as state capitals, UT headquarters, and cities with populations above 5 lakh will be covered under the second phase.
15. Under the ‘Nethanna Bima’ (Weaver’s Insurance) Scheme, which state government has announced the expansion of insurance coverage to handloom and power loom weavers?
[A] Telangana
[B] Assam
[C] Odisha
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana State Government has announced the extension of insurance coverage to handloom and power loom weavers under the ‘Nethanna Bima’ (Weaver’s Insurance) Scheme. The State Government has issued orders to extend insurance coverage of 5 lakh rupees for weavers under the Insurance Scheme on par with farmers’ insurance schemes.
16. The ORTM (Office de la Radio et de la Television) of which nation has signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati on broadcasting cooperation and collaboration?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Tanzania
[C] Ethiopia
[D] Mozambique
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Correct Answer: A [Madagascar]
Notes:
Prasar Bharati signed an MoU on cooperation and collaboration in Broadcasting with ORTM (Office de la Radio et de la Television) in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo.
17. Which of the following financial institutions collaborated with Worldline to develop POS payments?
[A] Bajaj Finance
[B] Acko General Insurance
[C] PhonePe
[D] Kredit Bee
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Correct Answer: A [Bajaj Finance]
Notes:
Bajaj Finance Limited has partnered with Worldline, a global firm in payment services, to develop point-of-sales (POS) payments acquiring solutions for its merchant network.
18. Which of the company and Bharat Electronics have an agreement for the supply of the Airborne Defense Suite?
[A] Israel
[B] Belarus
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Belarus]
Notes:
BEL has signed an MoU with Defense Initiatives (DI), Belarus, to build cooperation amongst the three companies for the supply of Airborne Defense Suite for the Indian Air Force’s helicopters.
19. Who was appointed to the Alphabet Inc. board, which is the parent company of Google?
[A] Marty Chavez
[B] James Hagan
[C] Sid Ahmed Dib
[D] Michael Hofmann
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Correct Answer: A [Marty Chavez]
Notes:
Wall Street veteran Marty Chavez is appointed to the board of Google parent Alphabet Inc., adding significant Finance muscle to the technology giant.
20. For the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, the World Bank has granted a loan of how many billions of dollars.
[A] 1 Billion
[B] 2 Billion
[C] 3 Billion
[D] 4 Billion
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Correct Answer: A [1 Billion]
Notes:
World Bank clears US$1 billion loan for PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.
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