Which company has launched international money transfer partnerships with remittances firms Wise and Western Union Co for users of its U.S. payments app?
Alphabet Inc’s Google has launched international money transfer partnerships with remittances firms Wise and Western Union Co for users of its U.S. payments app. Google Pay users in the United States can now transfer money to app customers in India and Singapore, with plans to expand to the 80 countries available via Wise, and 200 via Western Union by the end of the year.
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Who among the following has received the “World Food Award” of the year 2021?
Noted Assamese litterateur and journalist, Homen Borgohain has passed away. He was associated with several newspapers and was most recently working as the editor in chief of Assamese daily Niyomiya Barta until his death.
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Online investment platform Groww has announced to acquire which Mutual Fund for Rupees 175 crore?
In the first such deal since regulations allowed fintech firms to own asset management companies, online investment platform Groww on Tuesday announced it will fully acquire Indiabulls Mutual Fund for Rs 175 crore
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Who has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team?
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the appointment of Ramesh Powar as the head coach of the Indian women’s cricket team. The BCCI had advertised for the post and received over 35 applications.
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IIT Ropar’s new mobile cremation system works on the principle of ……..?
IIT develops portable tech traditional eco-friendly mobile cremation system. … “It is based on wick-stove technology in which the wick when lighted glows yellow. This is converted into a smokeless blue flame with the help of combustion air system installed over the wicks,” the released said.
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In May 2021, who has launched an official mobile application for journalists to cover proceedings of the apex court?
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana launched a mobile app on Thursday to enable journalists to report virtual proceedings without having to visit court premises amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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In Ladakh, which valley is home to the Buddhist Dard tribe that lives in five villages?
In Ladakh, Aryan Valley is fascinating for its tribal culture, custom, epics, and languages which are different from the rest of the union territory. Aryan Valley is home to Buddhist Dard Tribe that live in five villages.
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Who has crowned Premier League champions for the third time?
In the English Premier League, Manchester City was crowned Premier League champions for the third time in four seasons after Manchester United crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Leicester.
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Recently Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI, and the institute of which another country to strengthen the Accounting profession?
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, ICAI, and Qatar Financial Centre Authority, QFCA.
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Name the world’s first intelligent ship, set to Navigate Across the Atlantic.
A team of researchers from the marine research organization ProMare with IBM acting as technology partner recently built the world’s first intelligent ship known as the Mayflower 400. The ship is a 15 m-long trimaran, which weighs nine tons and navigates with complete autonomy, is preparing for a transatlantic voyage.
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The United Nations has projected that the Indian economy would grow at ___________ percent in the calendar year 2022.
The United Nations has projected that the Indian economy would grow at 10.1 percent in the calendar year 2022, nearly double the 5.9 percent growth forecast for the country in the January report.
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The Central government in consultation with which of the following has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds?
PM Modi will release the 8th installment of financial benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in May 2021. Under the scheme, a financial benefit of how many rupees per year is provided to the eligible beneficiaries?
Govt approves Rs 18,100 crore PLI scheme for promoting ACC battery manufacturing. NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing advanced chemistry cell (ACC) batteries at an estimated outlay of Rs 18,100 crore.
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Which state recently conducted Monkey Census using the mobile application designed by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII)?
At least 600 people throughout Haryana participated in a three-day Monkey Census and documented approximately 6,000 monkeys on a specially designed mobile application by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
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ASK Property Investment Advisors (ASK PIA), the real estate private equity arm of ASK Group, has invested ₹200 crores in the mid-income housing project of which of the following, in Baner, Pune?
It also projected India’s GDP to grow by 10.1 percent in 2022. “India has been particularly affected by a brutal second wave which is overwhelming the public health system in large parts of the country
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The International Nurses Day marks the birth anniversary of which social reformer?
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has been conferred with the “Green Urja Award” for being the Leading Public Institution in the Financing Institution for Renewable Energy this year by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
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What is the theme of the 2021 International Nurses Day?
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Nurses: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare
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Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health
Harley-Davidson Inc on Monday launched an all-electric motorcycle brand “LiveWire,” the latest effort by the company to ramp up bets on the rapidly growing electric vehicle market
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Which of the following has acquired a 17% stake for an undisclosed amount in insurance startup Artivatic.ai?
On Tuesday, Hyderabad-headquartered registrar and transfer agency Kevin Technologies said it has acquired a 17% stake for an undisclosed amount in insurance tech startup Artivatic.ai.
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Who will take over as the Managing Director and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) in October 2021?
Sudhir Sitapati to join Godrej Consumer Products as Managing Director and CEO; Stock hits a new 52-week high. Nisaba Godrej to continue serving as Executive Chairperson. Godrej Consumer Products Limited has announced changes to its leadership team, effective 18th October 2021.
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A new species Ampelorhiza heteroxylon, that was recently found, belongs to which category?
It is said to be the oldest reliable species of a climbing plant. The new species is named ‘Ampelorhiza heteroxylon’., belonging to the climbing vine known as a liana from the soapberry family. This discovery is expected to shed more light on the evolution of climbing plants.
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Who among these won the Best Actor award at the New York City International Film Festival?
Anupam Kher won the Best Actor award at the New York City International Film Festival for his short film Happy Birthday. Directed by Prasad Kadam, it also stars Aahana Kumra. Anupam Kher bagged the best actor award at NYCIFF.
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Name the 1st Parsi on the Indian cricket team since 1975, has been picked in the Indian Test squad for the World Test Championship final.
Arzan Nagwaswalla, a 23-year-old left-arm seamer from Gujarat, has been picked as a reserve player in the Indian Test squad named for the World Test Championship final against New Zealand in Southampton.
