The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on February 25, 2021 retained Pakistan on its “grey list” till June 2021 after concluding that the nation had failed to address its strategically important deficiencies, to fully implement the 27 point action plan that the global watchdog had drawn up for the nation.
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Which shipbuilding company has bagged an order of Rs. 10,000 crores from Indian Navy?
Cochin Shipyard Limited has bagged an order of Rs. 10,000 crores from Indian Navy for supplying 6 Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV). The NGMVs will serve as anti-surface warfare corvettes for the Indian Navy.
Rajeev Suri has been appointed as the CEO of UK based satellite telecommunications company ‘Inmarsat’. Rajeev Suri has served as the CEO of HMD Global (Nokia). He will assume his post from 1st March, 2021.
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Who has been roped in as the global CEO of OLX Autos?
Prosus-owned OLX Group has appointed Gautam Thakar as the global CEO of its pre-owned car marketplace OLX Autos. Gautam Thakar, who is a former Star Sports president and chief executive, will take up the new role with effect from March 15, 2021
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According to the second advanced estimates of the National Statistical Office (NSO), what is the projected GDP growth rate of India in fiscal 2020-21?
The GDP growth of India during 2020-21 is estimated to contract 8 percent, as per the second advanced estimates projected by the National Statistical Office (NSO). This was 4.9 percent in 2019-20.
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The second Khelo India National Winter Games has been organized in which place?
On February 26, 2021, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games through video conference. The second edition of Khelo India-Winter Games has been organised at the world famous ski-resort Gulmarg in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The 5 days Games will be held from February 26 to March 02, 2021.
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Which bank has partnered with Greater Chennai Corporation and Chennai Smart City Limited to launch ‘Namma Chennai Smart Card’?
ICICI Bank announced the launch of a Common Payment Card System (CPCS) in partnership with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Chennai Smart City Limited (CSCL) to provide citizens a one-stop solution for making various kind of payments.
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The world’s largest Cricket Stadium has been inaugurated in which city of India recently?
The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly renovated Sardar Patel Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad, which is now the largest Cricket Stadium in the world.
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Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He had made his ODI debut in which year?
Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He had made his international debut under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. His ODI debut was in June 2008 against Pakistan and his T20I debut in September 2007 also against Pakistan.
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West Bengal will go into Assembly Polls in how many phases?
Veteran actor Kabir Bedi has come out with his memoir titled ‘Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Journey of an Actor’, which will be released in April 2021.
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India and AIIB sign $ 304 million loan agreement for _______ Power Transmission Project.
India and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a $ 304 million loan agreement for Assam Power Transmission Project. The loan will be used for the construction of 10 transmission substations for strengthening Assam’s electricity transmission.
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Which of the following film has won the Best Film award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the second edition of the Maritime India Summit (MIS) on March 2, 2021, informed an official statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The objective of the Summit is to propel India to the forefront of the Global Maritime Sector.
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PM Modi inaugurated a girls’ hostel of how many beds at Lawspet in Puducherry, in February 2021?
Prime Minister visited Tamil Nadu on 25 February 2021 to dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects in Coimbatore. He dedicated to the nation Rail Over Bridge (ROB) at V.O.Chidambaranar Port
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Where did President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurate the newly constructed world’s largest Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium?
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly constructed world’s largest Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad. President Kovind has also laid the foundation stone of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave at newly-built Cricket Stadium.
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Who is the author of the book titled ‘Runway to Skilled India’?
Noted educationist and leader of skilling India Dr Darlie O Koshy’s new book titled ‘Runway to Skilled India’ was unveiled at the India Craft Week being held at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
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Which country has assumed the Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021?
India has assumed the Chairmanship of BRICS for 2021 and will be hosting this year’s summit. The BRICS grouping comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various developmental initiatives in which state/ UT on February 25, 2021?
PM Modi visited Puducherry and Tamil Nadu on February 25, 2021, and inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various developmental initiatives in Puducherry. He also laid the foundation stone of different infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 1,2400 crores in Coimbatore
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Which stadium in India has been renamed the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium?
The Sardar Patel Stadium, (popularly known as the Motera stadium), has also been renamed as Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, after the Prime Minister Modi, who was former president of the Gujarat Cricket Association.
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Which of the following Web Series has won the Best Web Series award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021?
Scam (1992) has won the Best Web Series award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2021.
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NASA recently launched a space supply ship, named after a former black NASA mathematician, who played a key role in the success of the Americas first crewed mission to orbit Earth. Name the pioneering scientist.
The Cygnus NG-15 cargo ship dubbed as ‘S.S. Katherine Johnson’ has been named in honour of Katherine Johnson, a Black NASA mathematician, who played critical role in the success of the first U.S. crewed spaceflight, Mercury-Atlas 6 Mission.
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Central Excise Day is observed every year in India on which day?
Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on February 24 across India. The day is being celebrated to honor the service of the Central Board of Excise and Custom (CBEC) to the country. The day is celebrated to honor the officers associated with CBEC and their services
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The government has signed a $304 million loan with AIIB for strengthening the electricity transmission system of which state?
The Finance Ministry informed on February 23, 2021, that the Central government has inked a loan agreement worth $304 million with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank- AIIB for strengthening the electricity transmission system of Assam.
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The Cabinet has approved the imposition of the President’s rule in which state/ UT?
The Union Cabinet on February 24, 2021 approved the proposal to impose President’s Rule in Puducherry. The move comes just a few days after a Congress-led government in the union territory lost the trust vote in the assembly.
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Who has become the second Indian fast bowler to play 100 Tests?
Ishant Sharma has become the second Indian fast bowler to play 100 Test matches. He reached the milestone when he bowled the first over in India vs England pink-ball Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 24, 2021. Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev was the only fast bowler to achieve the feat before this.
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Who will host the second Khelo India University Games 2021?
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 23 (ANI/PRNewswire): Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that Karnataka will be the host state for the second Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2021, scheduled later this year
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The Kushinagar Airport in India has received the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) license to operate as an international airport. The airport is based in which state?
The under-construction Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh has received the necessary clearances from aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to operate international flights.
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The world’s largest Cricket stadium has been inaugurated in which city of India recently?
The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the newly renovated Sardar Patel Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad, which is now the largest Cricket Stadium in the world.
