41. How many crores did the defense ministry approves three acquisition bids, including one for Helina anti-tank guided missiles?
[A] Rs 4,276 cr
[B] Rs 3,276 cr
[C] Rs 2,276 cr
[D] Rs 1,276 cr
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Correct Answer: A [Rs 4,276 cr]
Notes:
Defence Ministry approves proposals worth Rs 4,276-cr for anti-tank, air defence missile systems The Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) gave clearance for three capital acquisition proposals – two for the Indian Army and one for the Navy.
42. The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) acquired Jaypee Infratech from lenders headed by which of the following banks?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Union Bank of India
[D] IDBI Bank
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Correct Answer: D [IDBI Bank]
Notes:
Jaypee Infratech was purchased by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) from lenders headed by IDBI Bank. Over 9,000 crore rupees were invested by all banks in Jaypee Infratech, whereas only 3,750 crore rupees were invested by IDBI Bank.
43. Who is the brand ambassador for NMDC?
[A] Nikhat Zareen
[B] Harleen Deol
[C] Mary Kom
[D] Smriti Mandhana
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Correct Answer: A [Nikhat Zareen]
Notes:
NMDC signs up Champion Boxer Nikhat Zareen as it’s Brand Ambassador. Nikhat Zareen represents the strength, courage, agility and national pride associated with the brand NMDC.
44. To commemorate India’s presidency, which payment platform launched a QR code with a G20 theme?
[A] PhonePe
[B] GooglePay
[C] Paytm
[D] BharatPe
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Correct Answer: C [Paytm]
Notes:
Paytm releases a QR Code with a G20 theme to commemorate India’s presidency.
45. According to the CBDT’s Revised Estimates, which of the following best represents the recent growth in direct tax collection in India?
[A] The direct tax collection did not increase as compared to the previous year.
[B] The increase was primarily due to higher corporate and personal income tax collections.
[C] The direct tax collection was only due to the imposition of GST.
[D] The direct tax collection was only due to the higher collection of value-added taxes.
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Correct Answer: B [The increase was primarily due to higher corporate and personal income tax collections.]
Notes:
According to the report, direct tax collection in India has seen an increase of 24% in the 2022-23 fiscal year compared to the previous year. The total amount of direct taxes collected was recorded at Rs 15.67 lakh crores as of February 10, 2023.
46. Who recently inaugurated the ‘India Pavilion’ at Gulfood, Dubai?
[A] Pashupati Kumar Paras
[B] Sunjay Sudhir
[C] Both A and B
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both A and B]
Notes:
India Pavilion’ at Gulfood, Dubai was inaugurated by Pashupati Kumar Paras, Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India in the presence of Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE on 20 February.
47. Where will the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s (SCO) inaugural B2B Global Conference & Exhibition on Traditional Medicine be held?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Guwahati
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Guwahati]
Notes:
The first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine under Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in Guwahati.
48. How many nations have recently been granted licence to trade in rupees by the Reserve Bank of India?
[A] 18
[B] 19
[C] 20
[D] 21
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Correct Answer: A [18]
Notes:
These 18 nations include Botswana, Fiji, Germany, Guyana, Israel, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Kingdom.
49. Which IPL club will have Equitas Small Finance Bank as its banking partner for the 2023 IPL season?
[A] Royal Challengers Bangalore
[B] Delhi Capitals
[C] Gujarat Titans
[D] Chennai Super Kings
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Correct Answer: A [Royal Challengers Bangalore]
Notes:
The news is about the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) partnering with Equitas Small Finance Bank as their banking partner for the IPL 2023 season.
50. According to the SIPRI report for 2023, which nation was the world’s greatest importer of arms?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India is still the world’s largest importer of military equipment, despite an 11% decline in arms purchases between 2013–17 and 2018–22, according to a study by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri).
