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A)
SBI
B)
DCB Bank
C)
HSBC
D)
DBS Bank

Correct Answer : Option (D) - DBS Bank


English-language monthly magazine 'Euromoney' has named DBS bank as the 'World's Best Bank'. DBS as of now is the only bank in the world to concurrently hold three global best bank awards. Previously it won Global Finance's "Best Bank in the World" in August 2018 and The Banker's "Bank of the Year - Global" in November 2018. it also marks the first time an Asian-headquartered bank has been named "World's Best Bank" by Euromoney since 1993.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Shri E. Sreedharan
B)
Shri Romesh Batra
C)
Shri Prabhakar Singh
D)
Shri Man Mohan Sharma

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Shri Prabhakar Singh


Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) has chosen Shri Prabhakar Singh, Director General of Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for the prestigious Eminent Engineer Award for the Year 2019. The award recognizes his distinguished and exemplary service in the field of Engineering and Technology. He will be awarded on the Engineers Day on September 15, 2019, in New Delhi.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Cochin, Kerala
B)
Chennai,TamilNadu
C)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
D)
Hyderabad, Telangana

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Chennai,TamilNadu


The two-day National Conference on Varmam Science which is a part of the Siddha system of medicine was inaugurated by ShripadYessoNaik, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) in Chennai,TamilNadu. The conference was organised by the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai. The conference was 22nd & 23rd of August 2019.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Tata Realty & Housing
B)
Mahaveer Group
C)
Sterling Developers
D)
Renaissance Holdings & Developers Private Limited

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Tata Realty & Housing


Indian Army signed an MoU with Tata Realty & Housing on 22 August 2019. It is a historic milestone achieved by the Indian Army. The MoU will empower the Indian Army personnel to take over, with immediate effect, dwelling units in 13 'Ready to Move in' projects of Tata Realty across India. The projects are spread over 10 cities including Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune among others at a discount ranging from 11% to 27%. The provision also includes the Army Welfare Housing Organization (AWHO). AWHO has always provided quality housing for Army personnel who are deployed in remote locations across the country. Rather than building houses for the soldiers, the MoU facilitates the Army for the acquisition of homes from reputed private builders.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Ajay Kumar
B)
Rajiv Mehrishi
C)
Sanjay Mitra
D)
Sanjay Batra

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ajay Kumar


Ajay Kumar has been appointed the new Defence Secretary. He will replace Sanjay Mitra whose term ends on August 23, according to the Prime Minister-headed Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Amit Shah
B)
RK Singh
C)
Rajnath Singh
D)
Ramesh Pokhriyal

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ramesh Pokhriyal


Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched the NISHTHA or National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
West Bengal
B)
Rajasthan
C)
Haryana
D)
Bihar

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Haryana


The Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, increased the family income limit of households from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 per month to qualify as Below Poverty Line (BPL) beneficiary. It was announced at a BPL ration card distribution function in Panchkula, Haryana. Ration cards were distributed to 37 BPL beneficiaries of Panchkula and Kalka in Haryana. A total of 56,315 beneficiaries received ration cards at the special functions organised simultaneously in all 22 districts of the state after a gap of 8 years.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
SBI Bank
B)
YES Bank
C)
HDFC Bank
D)
ICICI Bank

Correct Answer : Option (B) - YES Bank


An online forex marketplace, BookMyForex has partnered with YES Bank and card payment company Visa to launch a co-branded multi-currency forex travel card that will provide a smooth payments solution to Indians traveling abroad. They can load up to 10 currencies on the card. The forex travel card will be available to Customers on the BookMyForex platform and get doorstep delivery at free of cost across major cities in India. In order to promote the sale over currency notes, the platform will offer zero margin or exact inter-bank rates 24*7 on purchases made through the forex travel card. BookMyForex will also offer modern contactless cards that allow a user to simply tap their card on a POS machine, a must-have feature in countries like UK(United Kingdom) where some merchants only allow contactless payments.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
50 metric tonne (MT)
B)
70 metric tonne (MT)
C)
100 metric tonne (MT)
D)
150 metric tonne (MT)

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 70 metric tonne (MT)


The MMR with a load-bearing capacity of 70 metric tonne (MT), was handed over to Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Devraj Anbu.It has been designed and developed by the Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), which is DRDO's premier research laboratory. MMR: The MMR is designed and developed for the Indian Army for reducing Strategic Mobility time of mobilising Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV). Portable modular design with easy assembling and disassembling are the features of MMR.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48
A)
Ministry of Finance
B)
Ministry of MSME
C)
Ministry of Home Affairs
D)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Ministry of Finance


Union Finance Ministry launched the Sabka Vishwas-Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme 2019 recently. The Scheme will be implemented from September 1, 2019 and would continue till December 31, 2019. The scheme is aimed at dispute resolution and amnesty.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:49:48