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Which of the following Offshore Patrol Vessels of the Indian Coast Guard has been commissioned in February 2020?
CGS Amrit Kaur
ICGS Varad
ICGS Viraat
ICGS Kamla Devi
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel ICGS Varad has been commissioned on 28 Feb 2020.
It was inducted into service by Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at a function held in the Chennai Port.
The ship Varad will be based at Paradip in Odisha, under the operational control of the Coast Guard North Eastern Region.
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‘1000 Springs Initiatives’ was launched in Bhubaneswar by_____.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The Ministry of Rural Development
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Agriculture
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Union Tribal Affairs Minister launched the ‘Programme for Capacity Building of Scheduled Tribe Representatives in Local Self Governments’ at a programme in Bhubaneswar (Odisha) on 27th February 2020. The Minister had also launched ‘1000 Spring Initiatives’ and an online portal on GIS-based Spring Atlas. This atlas is going to have chemical properties and hydrological of the Springs on the occasion.
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Katherine Johnson, who passed away at the age of 101, was a famous ___________.
Astronaut
Scientist
Missions Director
Mathematician
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Answer: Option DExplanation
atherine Johnson, a mathematician who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits for NASA’s early space missions and was later portrayed in the 2016 hit film “Hidden Figures,” about pioneering black female aerospace workers, has died. She was 101.
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As of 2020, what is the Foreign Direct investment (FDI) limit, allowed in insurance intermediaries?
49%
26%
0%
100%
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Answer: Option DExplanation
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently notified that 100 per cent FDI is allowed in insurance intermediaries under automatic approval route.
The FDI policy earlier allowed 49 per cent foreign investment in the insurance sector, including insurance intermediaries. Intermediary services comprise of insurance brokers, re-insurance brokers, insurance consultants, third party administrators, loss assessors etc.
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Name the Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC), which launched an SME (Small and medium-sized enterprises) lending product “UDAAN” for women entrepreneurs to provide secured loans upto Rs.40 lakhs.
Religare Finvest Limited
Capri Global Capital Limited
Edelweiss Finance & Investments Limited
Muthoot Finance Limited
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Capri Global Capital Limited (CGCL) has launched an SME (Small and medium-sized enterprises) lending product “UDAAN” for women entrepreneurs to provide secured loans upto Rs.40 lakhs only for Business purpose with the loan repayment period of 10years to 15 years at a competitive interest rate after conducting due diligence.
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NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with the _______ launched an AI-based Module rolled out for students in Indian schools.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry
National Association of Software and Services Companies
Data Security Council of India
Confederation of Indian Industry
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Answer: Option BExplanation
NITI Aayog, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) launched an AI-based Module rolled out for students in Indian schools on 27 February. The aim is to empower the youngest minds of the country with the latest technologies.
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Which of the following is the first-ever animal that does not need oxygen to breathe?
Ceratomyxa
Myxobolus
Kudoathyrsites
Henneguya salminicola
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Henneguya zschokkei, also known as Henneguya salminicola, is a species of a myxosporean parasite of certain species of salmons of genus Oncorhynchus. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a unique organism that doesn’t need to breathe. Henneguya salminicola, the tiny parasite, is the first known multicellular animal that can survive without oxygen. It lives in an anaerobic environment. The parasite lives in salmon tissue and evolved so that it doesn’t need oxygen to produce energy. The researchers made the discovery accidentally while sequencing the Henneguya genome.
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Where will PM Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone for the Bundelkhand Expressway in February 2020?
Jalaun
Hamirpur
Chitrakoot
Banda
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Answer: Option CExplanation
PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Bundelkhand Expressway at Chitrakoot on 29 Feb 2020.
It will pass through the districts of Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur and Jalaun.
This expressway will link the Bundelkhand area to Delhi through Agra-Lucknow expressway and Yamuna expressway as well as play a vital role in the development of Bundelkhand region.
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The Union Cabinet has approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. The draft of the new bill has included the recommendations of 23-member Committee of the Rajya Sabha. Who is the Head of the committee?
Subramanian Swamy
Bhupender Yadav
Suresh Gopi
Roopa Ganguly
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Union Cabinet has approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. According to the proposed bill, any woman can become a surrogate mother by her own will. Apart from childless Indian couples, widows and divorced women will also get the benefit. The draft of the new bill has included the recommendations of 23-member Committee of the Rajya Sabha headed by BJP MP Bhupender Yadav.
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Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurate the new Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Production Hangar in February 2020?
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Karnataka
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the new Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Production Hangar on 27 Feb 2020.
It was inaugurated at the Helicopter Division in Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Complex at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
LCH is a 5.5-tonne class combat helicopter designed and developed by HAL.
It is powered by two Shakti engines.
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To improve the growth rate and sugar content of a marine microorganism, Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002, was developed by_____.
The School of Biotechnology at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
The School of Biotechnology at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).
The Genelon Institute Of Life Sciences.
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The biofuel sector could get a boost with the method to improve the growth rate and sugar content of a marine microorganism called Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002. This research is conducted at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).
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ISRO will launch the GISAT-1 satellite and would be placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit by which launch launch vehicle ?
GSLV-F10
GSLV-F11
GSLV-F9
GSLV-F8
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Indian Space Research Organisation stated it is scheduled to launch its geo imaging satellite ‘GISAT-1’ onboard the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle ‘GSLV-F10’ on March 5.
Weighing about 2,275 kg, GISAT-1 is a state-of-the- art agile earth observation satellite which would be placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit by GSLV-F10.
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Which state government has decided to undertake a genetic study to conserve the native species of cattle?
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Maharashtra has decided to undertake a genetic study to conserve the native species of cattle and domesticated animals in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
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Which country is the first to develop an antibody test to identify the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?
South Korea
Singapore
United States
China
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Singapore Ministry of Health announced that an antibody test has been developed by the country’s medical school and it has successfully identified two people, who were infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The currently used molecular test detects the viral genetic material in oral swab samples whereas the newly developed test detects antibodies developed by the immune system when infected with the virus.
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Name the portal, which was launched by food processing ministry under the operation greens (OG) scheme to monitor the price of TOP (Tomato, Onion & Potato) crops?
MahaLabharthi
Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS)
Janahitha
Dishari
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Union Food Processing Industries(FPI) Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal Launched Market Intelligence & Early Warning System (MIEWS) at Delhi. MIEWS portal is a ‘First-of -its-kind’ platform that monitors the prices of TOP Crops (Tomato,Onion & Potato) & generates alert for timely market intervention under the terms of Operation Greens(OG) scheme for price stabilization during glut situations.
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Who was awarded the 2020 Swami Vivekananda Karmayogi Award?
B. Laltheglina
Jadav Payeng
Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Ram Bahadur Rai
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Answer: Option BExplanation
Padma Shri Jadav Payeng will be conferred with the Swami Vivekananda Karmayogi Award on 29 February in New Delhi at a function instituted by My Home India. He was awarded the 6th Karmayogi Award for his consistent efforts in creating a real man-made forest through massive reforestation. The award is composed of a trophy, a recitation and a reward of Rs 1 lakh.
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Who is to address Bangladesh Parliament on Mujib Centenary?
Narendra Modi
Venkaiah Naidu
Ram Nath Kovind
Pranab Mukherjee
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Former President Pranab Mukherjee is to address JatiyaSangsad, a special session of Bangladesh Parliament, on the occasion of the centenary year of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Along with Mukherjee, Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari is also invited for the session. This would be the third time a foreign dignitary would address Bangladesh’s parliament.
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According to a report released by TRA Research in February 2020, which is the most desired brand in India?
Lenovo
Apple iPhone
Samsung Mobile
Suzuki
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Samsung Mobile is the most desired brand in India followed by Apple iPhone, according to a report released by TRA Research.
This is the fourth time Samsung Mobile has been crowned the most desired brand after it topped the list in 2013, 2015 and 2018.
It also features at third rank in the consumer electronics category.
Suzuki took the fifth spot followed by Dell in the sixth rank.
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Name the Private sector bank , which got nod from Reserve Bank of India to open new branches without prior approval (Feb 2020).
Bandhan Bank
City Union Bank
Dhanlaxmi Bank
Federal Bank
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the ban on Bandhan Bank & allowed it to open new branches without prior permission. However, the RBI came up with some regulatory conditions & directed the bank to order about 25 % of the total banking outlets to be opened in rural areas where banking facilities are not available.
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India signed 10 MoUs with which among the following nations on February 27, 2020?
Sri Lanka
Myanmar
Malaysia
Nepal
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Answer: Option BExplanation
India exchanged 10 MoUs with Myanmar on February 27, 2020 in different fields including energy, infrastructure, health, transport and communication and conservation of Tigers and other Wildlife.
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In February 2020, who has been crowned as the world’s second youngest billionaire?
Trishneet Arora
Naveen Tewari
Sachin Bansal
Ritesh Agarwal
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Oyo Hotels founder Ritesh Agarwal has been crowned as the world’s second youngest billionaire.
At the age of 24, his wealth was estimated at $1.1 billion ( ₹7,800 crores) in the Hurun Global Rich List 2020.
Agarwal comes second only after cosmetics queen Kylie Jenner who has also amassed $1.1 billion at the age of 22.
India has a total of 137 billionaires in 2020.
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Chitetsu Watanabe, the world’s oldest man died at the age of how many years?
108
110
112
114
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Answer: Option CExplanation
The Japanese man who was recently named the world’s oldest living male person has passed away at the age of 112. Chitetsu Watanabe was honored by Guinness World Records with a certificate and celebration less than two weeks ago and died on February 24.
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‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020(RAISE 2020) will be conducted in:
Kolkata
Chennai
New Delhi
Bangalore
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Answer: Option CExplanation
On 26th February 2020, the Government of India (GoI) has decided to hold ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment. It will be held from April 11-12 in New Delhi. It is India’s first Artificial Intelligence summit. It will be organized by the Government of India in partnership with Industry and Academia. It will be a platform to exchange ideas to use Artificial Intelligence(AI) for social empowerment, inclusion and transformation in areas of Healthcare, Agriculture, Education and Smart Mobility.
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Which Indian PSU is set to acquire the government’s entire stake in THDC India and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO)?
NHPC Limited
NTPC Limited
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) recently permitted the Maharatna PSU NTPC Limited to acquire the government’s entire stake in THDC India and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO).
NTPC will acquire 100 per cent of the issued and paid-up share capital of the NEEPCO and 74.5 per cent in THDC India, the rest of which is held by Uttar Pradesh state government.
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What is the Gift presented to US President Donald Trump by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India (Feb 24-25, 2020)?
Statute of Taj Mahal
Statue of 3 wise Monkeys
Statue of Gandhiji
Statue of Red fort
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Answer: Option BExplanation
A marble replica of Mahatma Gandhi’s “three wise monkeys” statue, a copy of his Talisman or a piece of wisdom as well as a special edition of his autobiography were among the items gifted to US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania during their visit to the Sabarmati Ashram.
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Who has partnered with ISRO to use the space agency’s navigation technologies to its smartphones?
Xiaomi
OnePlus
Samsung
Huawei
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Xiaomi has collaborated with ISRO to bring the space agency’s Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System “NavIC technology” to its smartphones. The announcement was made by Xiaomi Global VP and MD Manu Jain. Xiaomi is the only smartphone brand to have worked with ISRO to bring tech that has been developed in the country to the fore, so far.
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According to a global compilation of PM 2.5 particulate pollution data by IQAir, what is the rank of India in terms of most polluted countries in 2019?
2
3
4
5
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Answer: Option DExplanation
As per reports, India became the fifth most polluted country in 2019.
Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region ranked as the most polluted city in the world according to a global compilation of PM 2.5 particulate pollution data by IQAir.
India launched a National Clean Air Programme in 2019 that commits to reducing air pollution in 102 most polluted cities by a maximum of 30% by 2024.
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NABARD approved__________to boost infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir?
Rs.400 crore
Rs.300 crore
Rs.200 crore
Rs.100 crore
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Answer: Option AExplanation
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) sanctioned an amount of Rs. 400 crore to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir during the current financial year. The aim is to boost the infrastructure in rural areas. The funding is a part of the NABARD’s ‘Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)-Trench XXV’ which aims at augmenting rural infrastructure.
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National Science Day (NSD) will be celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan on February 28. What was the theme of National Science Day 2020?
Women, Science and Sports
NRIs and Science
Youth in Science
Women in Science
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Answer: Option DExplanation
National Science Day (NSD) will be celebrated on February 28. The theme of this year’s Science Day is ‘Women in Science’. It is celebrated every year to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. National Science Day (NSD) was declared by the Government of India in 1986. On this day, Sir C.V. Raman discovered the ‘Raman Effect’ for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1930. Awards like National Science and Technology and Communication Awards, Augmenting Writing Skills for Articulating Research (AWSAR) awards, National Award for Young Woman Showing, SERB Women Excellence Awards and Excellence Through Application Of Technology For Societal Benefits will be given.
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Which five-time Grand Slam champion recently announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 32?
Maria Sharapova
Dinara Safiana
Elena Dementieva
Anna Kournikova
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova bid adieu to tennis at the age of 32 on February 26, 2020. Maria Sharapova is currently ranked 369. She won her first Grand Slam title – Wimbledon in 2004 at the age of 17
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