1. Which Banking company has partnered with American Express to offer its premium products on American Express network?
[A] SBI Cards
[B] ICICI
[C] Indian Bank
[D] Union Bank of India
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Correct Answer: A [SBI Cards]
Notes:
SBI Cards and American Express have entered into a strategic partnership. This partnership will allow SBI Card’s premium products – SBI Card ELITE and SBI Card PRIME to be available on American Express global network.
It would offer enhanced premium experience to the customers of SBI Cards like complimentary domestic lounge program, access to VIP upgrades and privileges at hotels, restaurants and retail outlets around the world.
2. Which technology company has launched a campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Google India has recently announced the launch of its nationwide campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’.
It aims to help support small businesses and enhance demand through customer support. It encourages people to buy locally and promote their favourite retailers by posting reviews. This new programme is based on feedback from Small and Medium Businesses.
3. When is ‘International Translation Day’ celebrated across the world?
[A] September 30
[B] October 1
[C] October 2
[D] October 3
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Correct Answer: A [September 30]
Notes:
International Translation Day is an international day celebrated annually on 30 September across the world.
The day is celebrated the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators. The celebrations have been led by International Federation of Translators, since it was set up in the year 1953.
4. The Aspirational District Programme (ADP) was launched by which organisation?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Oxfam
[C] The Energy and Resources Institute
[D] National Development Council
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The CEO of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant has stated that the organization is fine tuning parameters and indicators used in ranking the 112 Aspirational Districts of India.
The Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) was launched by the national think tank NITI Aayog in January 2018. It aims to transform 112 most backward districts that have shown relatively lesser progress in key social areas.
5. ‘Swachhata Ke 6 Saal, Bemisaal’ is a tagline used to commemorate six years of completion of which scheme?
[A] Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
[B] Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin
[C] Namami Gange
[D] Gandagi Mukt Bharat
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Correct Answer: A [Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban]
Notes:
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is celebrating the sixth anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U).
To commemorate the event, the Ministry is organising a webinar titled ‘Swachhata Ke 6 Saal, Bemisaal’. The Ministry said that 4,327 urban local bodies have been declared open defecation-free (ODF) so far.
6. Who represented India in third G20 Sherpas’ meeting held recently?
[A] S Jaishankar
[B] Nirmala Sitaraman
[C] Suresh Prabhu
[D] Ajit Doval
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Correct Answer: C [Suresh Prabhu]
Notes:
Suresh Prabhu, Member of Parliament from BJP, took part in the 3rd G20 Sherpas’ meeting, which was held in a virtual mode. He encouraged the member nations to enhance renewable energy production.
The G20 meeting is being organised under the Presidency of Saudi Arabia and the Sherpas’ meeting was attended by 30 participants including 20 countries.
7. India has committed to build a 100-bedded hospital, 22,000-seater stadium in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Maldives
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: B [Maldives]
Notes:
India has committed to build a 100-bedded cancer hospital and a 22,000-seater cricket stadium in Hulhumale, Maldives.
According to the Indian Embassy in Maldives, this facility is provided under the USD 800 million Line of Credit (LoC) extended to the country, by the Export Import Bank of India (EXIM) Bank in March 2019.
8. ‘World Day for Farmed Animals’ is celebrated on the birth anniversary of which leader?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Martin Luther King
[C] Abraham Lincoln
[D] Dalai Lama
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Correct Answer: A [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
The ‘World Day for Farmed Animals’ is celebrated on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Day is being observed since 1983 by various international organisations including ‘World Day for Farmed Animals Asia’, World Animal Protection and Asia for Animals coalition. In this year, a campaign of ‘Pledge to #FastAgainstSlaughter’ was held.
9. A 100-day campaign to provide potable piped water supply in Schools and Anganwadi Centres has been launched under which mission?
[A] Jal Jeevan Mission
[B] Jal Shakti Abhiyan
[C] Jal Sanchay Mission
[D] PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
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Correct Answer: A [Jal Jeevan Mission]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Jal Sakthi Ministry Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched a 100-day campaign to provide potable piped water supply in Schools and Anganwadi Centres, under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The 100-day programme was envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month, while releasing ‘Margdarshika’ for Gram Panchayats.
10. Which famous building was illuminated with Mahatma Gandhi’s image along with his message?
[A] The Eiffel Tower
[B] The Burj Khalifa
[C] The Berlin Cathedral
[D] The Sydney Opera House
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Correct Answer: B [The Burj Khalifa]
Notes:
On Mahatma Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary, the world’s highest architecture Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates was illuminated with Mahatma Gandhi’s image along with his message.
His famous quote ‘Peace between countries must rest on the solid foundation of love between individuals’ was displayed on the iconic tower.
