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1 .

Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), the leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, has crossed monthly transaction volumes of how much crore in the month of March?

A)

Rs 500 cr

B)

Rs 800cr

C)

Rs 1000 cr

D)

Rs 2000cr

Correct Answer : Rs 1000 cr

Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL), leading invoice discounting platform for MSMEs, said it has crossed monthly transaction volumes of Rs 1,000 crore in the month of March.

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2 .

What was the theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 (AFCC-21)?

A)

IAF in the Next Decade

B)

Reorienting for the Future

C)

Enhancing our operational capability in the short and long term

D)

Aircraft and Systems Maintenance and Operational and Training Issues

Correct Answer : Reorienting for the Future

The theme of the IAF Commanders' Conference 2021 was 'Reorienting for the Future'.

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3 .

ReNew Power pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by which year?

A)

2025

B)

2035

C)

2040

D)

2050

Correct Answer : 2050

ReNew Power, India's leading renewable energy company, announced its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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4 .

What is the theme of World Voice Day (WVD) 2021?

A)

SHARE YOUR VOICE

B)

ONE WORLD, MANY VOICES

C)

FOCUS ON YOUR VOICE

D)

VALUE YOUR VOICE, LOVE YOUR LARYNX

Correct Answer : ONE WORLD, MANY VOICES

The theme of the World Voice Day (WVD) 2021 is ONE WORLD, MANY VOICES.

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5 .

Which Indian financial body has announced to set up Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) from May 01, 2021, for one year?

A)

RBI

B)

SEBI

C)

SIDBI

D)

IRDAI

Correct Answer : RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be set up a new Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) from May 1, 2021.

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6 .

Which country has topped the Inclusive Internet Index 2021?

A)

India

B)

China

C)

Norway

D)

Sweden

Correct Answer : Sweden

While the top five countries in the EIU index 2021 are Sweden, the United States, Spain, Australia and Hong Kong, the last five include Sierra Leone, Niger DR Congo, Liberia and Burundi.

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7 .

The Siachen Day is observed every year on 13 April by the Siachen Warriors Brigade to commemorate the launch of 'Operation MEGHDOOT'. In 2021, which edition of the Siachen Day was observed?

A)

18

B)

25

C)

37

D)

49

Correct Answer : 37

The 37th Siachen Day was celebrated by Siachen Warriors Brigade of Fire & Fury Corps with tremendous zeal and enthusiasm.

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8 .

The Inclusive Internet Index 2021 is released annually by Facebook in collaboration with which organization?

A)

Transparency International (TI)

B)

Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)

C)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

D)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Correct Answer : Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU)

The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU), in partnership with Facebook, has released the Inclusive Internet Index 2021, which measure the extent to which internet is available and affordable by region.

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9 .

Vaccines produced by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca use which virus as the basis for Covid-19 vaccines?

A)

Pox Virus

B)

Adeno Virus

C)

Papova Virus

D)

Herpes Virus

Correct Answer : Adeno Virus

Adenoviruses are a family of viruses that can cause a wide variety of illnesses in humans, including the common cold, gastrointestinal infections and pink eye. There are 88 types of adenovirus that would infect humans, and these are grouped into seven different species, A-G.

Recently, in several COVID-19 vaccines, including those produced by Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca, these viruses are the basis for several COVID-19 vaccines.

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10 .

Which technology company has entered the Renewable energy project in India?

A)

Facebook

B)

Microsoft

C)

Samsung

D)

Amazon

Correct Answer : Facebook

Technology and Social media giant Facebook has signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India. This is the first such deal of Facebook in the country.

Facebook and CleanMax are working together for supplying renewable power into India’s electrical grid. The 32-megawatt wind power project is located in the state of Karnataka.

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