31. Famous cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar belongs to which state of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Famous cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar belongs to the state of Maharashtra. He was born in Malvan, Maharashtra. He passed away recently. He coached prominent players like Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, Pravin Amre. He was awarded Padma Shri in 2010.
32. What is the percentage of total FDI received by the Power Industry in the last 2 decades?
[A] 10%
[B] 5%
[C] 3%
[D] 15%
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Correct Answer: C [3%]
Notes:
The Power Industry received a total of 3% in the last 2 decades. Between April 2000 and March 2020, the industry attracted US$ 14.98 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
33. What is the share of petroleum sector in the FDI received from 2000-2020?
[A] 1.2%
[B] 1.6%
[C] 1.9%
[D] 2%
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Correct Answer: B [1.6%]
Notes:
The share of the petroleum sector in the FDI received from 2000-2020 is 1.6%. The petroleum and natural gas sector attracted FDI worth US$ 7.82 billion between April 2000 and March 2020.
34. What is the domestic revenue generated by IT-BPM industry in 2019-20?
[A] US $ 50 billion
[B] US $ 40 billion
[C] US $ 44 billion
[D] US $ 60 billion
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Correct Answer: C [US $ 44 billion]
Notes:
The domestic revenue for the IT industry was estimated at US$ 44 billion. The total revenue generated is 191 USD in the year 2019-20.
35. What is India’s rank in the Global retail development index 2019?
[A] 1
[B] 3
[C] 5
[D] 2
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Correct Answer: D [2]
Notes:
India is ranked No.2 in Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) in 2019. India is growing at a very fast pace in the retail business in the world.
36. Which state government recently passed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Bill, 2020?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Punjab
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Karnataka government recently passed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Bill, 2020. The Bill proposes to expand city’s municipal limits and increase the number of wards. It also proposes a new government structure,.
37. The highest growth in livestock population was recorded in which Indian State in 2019 ?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
West Bengal (23.32 percent). In 2012 30.3 million, in 2019 37.4 million. [Source: Livestock census 2012 and 2019].
38. When was the opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Olympics held?
[A] 24 July, 2021
[B] 23 July, 2021
[C] 25 July, 2021
[D] 22 July, 2021
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Correct Answer: B [23 July, 2021]
Notes:
- The opening ceremony of Tokyo 2020 Olympics was held on 23 July, 2021.
- The closing ceremony was held on 8th August, 2021.
39. Who won the gold medal in the women’s 10000 metres athletic event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
[A] Sifan Hassan
[B] Kalkidan Gezahegne
[C] Letesenbet Gidey
[D] Kendra Harrison
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Correct Answer: A [Sifan Hassan]
Notes:
- Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) won the gold medal in the women’s 10000 metres athletic event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Kalkidan Gezahegne (Bahrain) won the silver.
- Letesenbet Gidey (Ethipia) won the bronze.
40. Who won the gold medal in the women’s 100 metres hurdles athletic event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
[A] Kendra Harrison
[B] Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
[C] Megan Tapper
[D] Sifan Hassan
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Correct Answer: B [Jasmine Camacho-Quinn]
Notes:
- Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (Puerto Rico) won the gold medal in the women’s 100 metres hurdles athletic event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
- Kendra Harrison (United States) won the silver.
- Megan Tapper (Jamaica) won the bronze.
