21. Which of the following state governments has released FRUITS software for Aadhar-based, single-window scheme registration?
[A] Haryana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Karnataka government has launched ‘The Farmer Registration & Unified Beneficiary Information System’ or FRUITS software for Aadhar-based, single-window registration for the schemes.
22. Which of the following countries’ gas has recently become India’s second-largest oil exporter?
[A] USA
[B] Iraq
[C] Venezuela
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
As per a recent report Russia rose to become India’s second-biggest supplier of oil in May, pushing Saudi Arabia into third place.
23. Which of the following Union territories has received the highest score in the national e-governance service delivery assessment?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Daman & Diu
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The National e-governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA) report 2021 was released Jammu and Kashmir have ranked at 1st position among Union Territories, with overall compliance of around 90 percent for national e-governance service delivery assessment (NeSDA).
24. What percentage of bank credit grew according to the most recent data from the RBI?
[A] 15%
[B] 12.3%
[C] 11.3%
[D] 13.1%
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Correct Answer: D [13.1%]
Notes:
According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India bank credit grew 13.1% compared to 5.7% earlier. Banks extended incremental credit of Rs 1.02 trillion, taking the outstanding loans to Rs 121.40 trillion.
25. Fitch Ratings recently changed the outlook on 9 Indian banks’ long-term issuer default ratings (IDR) to?
[A] Stable
[B] Negative
[C] Neutral
[D] Positive
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Correct Answer: A [Stable]
Notes:
Fitch Ratings has upgraded 9 India-based banks’ Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to Stable from Negative, while upholding their IDRs.
26. Which of the following has collaborated with NITI Aayog to improve how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and drones, are used to help farmers, particularly small and marginal farmers?
[A] United National Development Programme
[B] World Economic Forum
[C] Food & Agriculture Organization
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [World Economic Forum]
Notes:
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with the government’s research institute NITI Aayog, is focusing on how to better employ emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and drones to aid farmers, especially small and marginal farmers.
27. Which bank was selected by JCB as its preferred financier and an MOU was signed?
[A] Karnataka Bank
[B] RBI
[C] Bank of India
[D] YES Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka Bank]
Notes:
JCB nominates Karnataka bank as the preferred financier and signs MoU.
28. The 12th World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC12) opened at WTO headquarters in which of the following place?
[A] Paris, France
[B] Geneva, Switzerland
[C] Dubai, UAE
[D] Los Angeles, USA
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Correct Answer: B [Geneva, Switzerland]
Notes:
The 12th World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC12) opened at WTO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
29. Which e-commerce company has partnered with Indian Railways to boost its delivery service in the country?
[A] Flipkart
[B] Amazon
[C] Myntra
[D] Ebay
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Amazon ties up with Indian Railways to boost its delivery service in the country. With this partnership, Amazon will be able to transport packages on more than 110 inter-city routes thus ensuring one to two-day delivery to its customers.
30. Who is responsible for launching India’s first car index fund?
[A] BOI AXA Investment Managers Private Limited
[B] ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
[C] Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited
[D] Axis Mutual Fund
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Correct Answer: B [ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund]
Notes:
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launched India’s first auto index fund, the ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto Index Fund. The objective behind the launch of the ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto Index Fund is to give investors an opportunity to earn from the expected growth in the automobile, and e-Vehicle sectors.
