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1 .

Which state unveiled Direct CTO scheme for green category industries?

A)

Kerala

B)

Tamil Nadu

C)

Telangana

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a new initiative, Direct CTO, to enable companies operating under green category industries to receive faster clearances from the government to commence operations. The move would primarily benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises planning to set up operations in the state.

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2 .

Who won the Australian Open Tennis 2020?

A)

Barbora Krejcikova

B)

Sarena Williams

C)

Nikola Mektic

D)

Sofia Kenin

Correct Answer : Sofia Kenin

Australian Open tennis: Sofia Kenin (US) wins women's singles title; Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic) & Nikola Mektic (Croatia) win mixed doubles title.

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3 .

Which scheme has been launched to provide for higher insurance coverage?

A)

Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana

B)

Seva Hi Vishwas Scheme

C)

Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana

NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana) scheme being launched to provide for higher insurance coverage, reduction in premium for small exporters and simplified procedure for claim settlements.

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4 .

Who received the 2019-20 PEN Gauri Lankesh Award?

A)

Mohin Khan

B)

Vikram Bal

C)

Yusuf Jameel

D)

Gauri Pradhan

Correct Answer : Yusuf Jameel

Senior journalist Yusuf Jameel from Jammu & kashmir (J&K) won the 2019-20 PEN Gauri Lankesh Award for Democratic Idealism for his outstanding contribution in journalism.

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5 .

Which country had set a Guinness World Record for the highest altitude fashion show event ever held?

A)

China

B)

Russia

C)

Nepal

D)

Bhutan

Correct Answer : Nepal

Nepal has set an all-new Guinness World Record for the highest altitude fashion show event ever held. Mount Everest Fashion Runway, organized by RB Diamonds & KASA Style in support of Nepal Tourism Board, was held at 5340 metres height at Kala Patthar.

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6 .

Which Indian-American has been appointed as the new Chairman of the tech company- International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?

A)

Sundar Pichai

B)

Arvind Krishna

C)

Shantanu Narayen

D)

Abidali Neemuchwala

Correct Answer : Arvind Krishna

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has appointed Indian-American Arvind Krishna as its new Chairman. The 57-year-old leader is currently serving as the head of the ‘Cloud and Cognitive software unit’ of IBM.

He is known for playing an instrumental role in the acquisition of Red Hat by IBM, undertaken last year. He has also led the development of several advanced technologies by IBM including cloud and quantum computing. He replaces the long-time female CEO of IBM, Virginia Rometty, who will continue to serve as the company’s executive Chairman.

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7 .

As per the recent Economic Survey 2019-20, what is the rank of India globally in number of new firms created?

A)

10

B)

7

C)

5

D)

3

Correct Answer : 3

The Economic Survey 2019-20 presented on January 31, 2020 stated that India is ranked third globally in number of new firms created. It also revealed that as many as 1,24,000 new firms have been created in India in the year 2018 alone.

The survey quoted this data on firm creation from the World Bank’s data on entrepreneurship. The number of new firms created from 2014 to 2018 grew at a rate of 12.2 per cent. It also stated that more new firms were created in services sector in the country when compared to the agriculture and manufacturing sectors.

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8 .

According to the recent Economic Survey 2019-20, which state has the cheapest Vegetarian Thali (food plate)?

A)

Jharkhand

B)

Kerala

C)

Tripura

D)

Bihar

Correct Answer : Jharkhand

The Economic Survey 2019-20 was recently presented by the Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramaniam on January 31, 2020. The term called ‘Thalinomics’ was used, which means the affordability of buying a Thali (Food Plate).

It states that, Jharkhand has the cheapest Vegetarian Thali (meals plate), less than Rs.50. The survey also revealed that the affordability for a vegetarian plate has improved by 29% in the last 13 years while the cost has increased in the year 2019. The affordability of the meals has saved nearly Rs.10000 on an average per year to an average household.

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9 .

Which global tech firm has launched a short-video making application called ‘Tangi’, which focusses on creativity?

A)

Google

B)

Microsoft

C)

Adobe

D)

Facebook

Correct Answer : Google

Technological major Google has recently launched a short-video making application called ‘Tangi’, which is similar to the popular application TikTok.

The application has been launched initially on the web and iOS platforms. Users have to post a short-video on a ‘Do-it-yourself’ (DIY) and creativity content using the application. The application for 60-second-videos has been designed by the incubator of Google called ‘Area 120’. The name of the application is inspired by ‘Teach and Give’ and ‘Tangible’ things. Communities centered around similar hobbies can also be formed.

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10 .

Who launched DoPT's online certificate course on relevance of Gandhi in the contemporary world?

A)

Harsh Vardhan

B)

Jugal Kishore Sharma

C)

Jitendra Singh

D)

JamyangTsering Namgyal

Correct Answer : Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh launches the DoPT's online certificate course on Relevance of Gandhi in the Contemporary World at a function. The online program on Mahatma Gandhi is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the iGOT programme to pay tribute to Father of the Nation.

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