41. The Sensex of India has crossed which milestone mark recently?
[A] 30,000
[B] 40,000
[C] 50,000
[D] 75,000
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Correct Answer: C [50,000]
Notes:
The domestic capital market, denoted by SENSEX has touched a new height of 50,000 mark for the first time ever.
The Sensex was launched in 1986 as the country’s first equity index. The index commenced operations with 124 points. It reached 1000 points in 1990 and has grown at a compounded annual growth rate of 15.9% to reach 50,000 points in 2021.
42. Which organization has issued Purple Notice to member countries against investment frauds via dating applications?
[A] UNFCCC
[B] International Court of Justice
[C] World Trade Organization
[D] Interpol
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Correct Answer: D [Interpol]
Notes:
The Interpol has issued “Purple Notice” to all its member countries. The notice warns all the member countries against investment frauds via dating applications.
It has been stated that artificial romance is established with users of the apps in the initial stages and once a certain level of trust is achieved, criminals encourage users to join ponzi investment schemes.
43. ‘Shagun’ is a flagship scheme of which Indian state/UT?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Punjab
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab is implementing a scheme named ‘Shagun’ under which financial assistance is provided for the marriage of daughter who belongs to the low-income family. It aims to prevent child marriages.
Recently, the Punjab government hiked the grant for the marriage of daughters of construction workers from Rs 31,000 to Rs 51,000.
44. Which country passed a resolution that allows its Coast Guards to fire on foreign vessels, to prevent threats?
[A] North Korea
[B] China
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China recently passed its coastguard legislation, which allows its Coast Guards to fire on foreign vessels, to stop or prevent threats from them.
It also allows the coast guard personnel to demolish structures built on Chinese-claimed reefs by other countries. The personnel can also board and inspect foreign vessels in the waters claimed by China.
45. By which year, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) is set to complete National Geochemical Mapping (NGCM) programme?
[A] 2022
[B] 2024
[C] 2025
[D] 2030
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Correct Answer: B [2024]
Notes:
The central Government has recently stated that, Geological Survey of India (GSI) is in the process of expediting some of its important national level surveys. The GSI has proposed to complete its National Geochemical Mapping (NGCM) programme by 2024.
The GSI has also commenced an initiative named National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) for collecting all the geoscience data of the country.
46. Which Indian state has celebrated its Golden Jubilee statehood day on January 25, 2021?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh has celebrated recently its 50th statehood day on January 25, 2021.
In 1970, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed in the Parliament and the state came into existence from January 25, 2071. It is the 18th Indian state to be formed in the country. Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar was its first chief minister.
47. As per the International Monetary Fund, which is the only key country that would record a double-digit growth in FY22?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] United States
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The International Monetary Fund released its latest World Economic Outlook Update recently. As per the report, Indian economy would grow 11.5 per cent in FY22. It has revised the earlier forecast of 8.8 per cent growth.
As per the IMF, India would be the only key country to record a double-digit growth and reclaim the status of the fastest-growing major economy of the world.
48. A new School of Public Health (SPH) has been launched in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Bihar
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
A new School of Public Health (SPH) has been launched in the state of Rajasthan, to aid in healthcare management in the post-COVID-19 situation.
The school will provide technical support to health systems and help the State government in adopting new technologies. It will work on technology and surveillance mechanisms to help the policy makers.
49. “Partnering for Racial Justice in Business”, which was making news recently, is an initiative of which organisation?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] WEF
[D] UN
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Correct Answer: C [WEF]
Notes:
World Economic Forum (WEF) launched a global coalition at the ongoing Davos Agenda Summit to end racism at work place.
It has been named as “Partnering for Racial Justice in Business” initiative. Recently, Indian companies Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services joined the alliance, whose founding members include 48 organisations including Google, Microsoft, Deutsche Bank, EY, among others.
50. Which Indian public sector bank has raised Rs 1,000 crore by issuing Basel III-compliant bonds?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Union Bank of India
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Union Bank of India]
Notes:
Union Bank of India announced that it has raised Rs 1,000 crore by issuing Basel III-compliant bonds on a private placement basis.
The bank issued perpetual bonds in the nature of debentures, which qualify as the Additional Tier 1 Capital of the bank. The public sector bank also announced that it will raise Rs 205 crore by issuing Basel III compliant bonds later this week.