Which state government approved a hike in financial assistance under the Ashirwad scheme from Rs 21,000 to Rs 51,000 per beneficiary?
A) Haryana
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Punjab
Option D
Explanation: The Punjab Cabinet approved a hike in financial assistance under the Ashirwad scheme from Rs 21,000 to Rs 51,000 per beneficiary, with directions to clear all payment backlog under the scheme.
Recently which state government has launched the Corona Warriors Scheme?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Haryana
D) Bihar
Option A
Explanation: In Madhya Pradesh, the state government has launched the Corona Warriors Scheme.
How much amount was released by central government for State Disaster Response Fund to all States for COVID-19 containment measures?
A) ₹8758 cr
B) ₹7686 cr
C) ₹8800 cr
D) ₹8873 cr
Option D
Explanation: As a special dispensation, Centre has released in advance over 8873 crore rupees for State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to all the States.
The finance ministry has decided to give how much amount to States as interest free 50 year loan for spending on capital projects?
A) ₹16000 cr
B) ₹11000 cr
C) ₹12000 cr
D) ₹15000 cr
Option D
Explanation: The Finance Ministry has decided to provide an additional amount of upto 15 thousand crore rupees to States as interest free 50 year loan for spending on capital projects.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) one of its oldest project — DANTAK commemorated its Diamond Jubilee built in which country?
A) Pakistan
B) Myanmar
C) SriLanka
D) Bhutan
Option D
Explanation: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said that one of its oldest project — DANTAK commemorated its Diamond Jubilee in Bhutan.
As per recent report,India needs how much amount to fight climate change?
A) 400 billion
B) 350 billion
C) 475 billion
D) 225 billion
Option A
Explanation: The country needs over USD 400 billion in capital investment which could save over 100 GW of energy and 1.1 billion tonne of greenhouse gasses between 2015 and 2030, if it goes ahead with the measures to control pollution under the Paris climate agreement, says a report.
Which became the first country to announce that it will regulate the use of self-driving vehicles at slow speeds on motorways?
A) France
B) UK
C) USA
D) China
Option B
Explanation: The UK government became the first country to announce it will regulate the use of self-driving vehicles at slow speeds on motorways, with the first such cars possibly appearing on public roads as soon as this year.
Recently which country announced a contribution of USD 2.4 million to support medical services for coronavirus affected people in India?
A) Israel
B) UAE
C) USA
D) Norway
Option D
Explanation: Norway announced a contribution of USD 2.4 million to support medical services for coronavirus affected people in India.
Recently NATO has launched joint military exercise in which country with thousands of military forces from the United States and other countries?
A) Albania
B) Thailand
C) Ukraine
D) Afghanistan
Option A
Explanation: NATO has launched joint military exercises in Albania with thousands of military forces from the United States and other countries in the Western Balkans.
Recently Axis Bank Board classified which company as a ‘public shareholder’ of Axis Bank from being a ‘promoter’ ?
A) NICL
B) AICL
C) NIACL
D) UIICL
Option C
Explanation: Public sector insurer The New India Assurance Co Ltd (NIACL) has been reclassified as a ‘public shareholder’ of Axis Bank from being a ‘promoter’ earlier.
Which bank signed MoU with BSNL to provide seamless telecom services to the bank at a competitive rate?
A) SBI
B) Indian Overseas Bank
C) IDBI Bank
D) Indian Bank
Option D
Explanation: Indian Bank signed an MoU with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL) to provide seamless telecom services to the bank at a competitive rate.
Which organisation joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a member?
A) IRDA
B) RBI
C) SIDBI
D) NPCI
Option B
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a member.
According to an analysis by brokerage Motilal Oswal Financial Services,household savings rose to how much percent of GDP?
A) 21.5%
B) 25.5%
C) 22.5%
D) 20.0%
Option C
Explanation: As people were forced to remain indoors for most of the year due to the lockdowns, there was an unlikely winner in the pandemic-ravaged year — household savings — which rose to 22.5 per cent of GDP from 19.8 per cent in 2019, according to a report.
As per Commerce Ministry, India’s exports of organic food products rose by how much percent in 2020-21?
A) 55%
B) 49%
C) 50%
D) 51%
Option D
Explanation: The country’s exports of organic food products rose by 51 per cent year-on-year to USD 1 billion (Rs 7,078 crore) in 2020-21, the commerce ministry said.
As per CMIE data, Unemployment rate likely to be how much percent compared to 6.5% in March in India?
A) 10%
B) 8%
C) 7%
D) 9%
Option B
Explanation: The unemployment rate in India has shot up in the primary two weeks of April and the month-to-month unemployment rate is likely to be shut to 8% compared to 6.5% in March with decrease absorption of labour in the market, says the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.
Which company to acquire 64.3% in grocery chain BigBasket?
A) Swiggy
B) Zomato
C) Reliance
D) Tata Digital
Option D
Explanation: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata Digital’s acquisition of 64.3 per cent of BigBasket’s B2B arm Supermarket Grocery Supplies.
Who has been appointed as new chairman of Bajaj Auto?
A) Nirav Bajaj
B) Aneesh Bajaj
C) Rahul Bajaj
D) Niraj Bajaj
Option D
Explanation: Nearly 50 years after he took over the reins of the company, Rahul Bajaj stepped down as Chairman of Bajaj Auto. His cousin, Niraj Bajaj, has been named the Chairman with effect from May 1.
The world’s most powerful weather, climate-change forecasting supercomputer is to be built in which country?
A) UK
B) USA
C) China
D) Japan
Option A
Explanation: Microsoft and UK’s Met Office have teamed up to build the world’s most powerful supercomputer to forecast weather and climate-change.
Recently National Commission for women has launched helpline number on which platform for pregnant women’s?
A) Facebook
B) Twitter
C) Telegram
D) WhatsApp
Option D
Explanation: The National Commission for Women has launched a WhatsApp helpline number for providing emergency medical assistance to pregnant women. The number is 9354954224. The move came after NCW noticed that pregnant women were facing difficulty in accessing medical aid.
Which Indian startup constructed India’s first 3D printed house?
A) Tvasta
B) One97
C) ReNew
D) DigiNew
Option A
Explanation: Tvasta, a startup by alumni of IIT Madras, constructed India’s first 3D printed house. The house was inaugurated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman.
Recently NASA Apollo 11 mission astronaut passed away.Name him?
A) Michael Collins
B) Zack Ryder
C) Shaun Michaels
D) John Steve
Option A
Explanation: American astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the Apollo 11 command module while his crewmates became the first people to walk on the Moon, died after battling cancer.
Which day is observed as International Workers Day?
A) April 30
B) April 29
C) May 2
D) May 1
Option D
Explanation: International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in most countries, is celebrated on May 1 every year.
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Where is HQ of New India Assurance Company Limited?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Lucknow
D) Kolkata
Option A
What is the capital of Norway?
A) Copenhagen
B) Oslo
C) Amsterdam
D) Kiev
Option B
Where is the HQ of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)?
A) Washington
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) Brussels
Option D
Where is the HQ of Indian Bank?
A) Kolkata
B) Bengaluru
C) Chennai
D) NewDelhi
Option C
When was BSNL founded?
A) 2001
B) 2000
C) 2003
D) 2004
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