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1 .
Which bank extended $400 mn Line of Credit to the Maldives?
A)
SBI
B)
RBI
C)
SEBI
D)
EXIM Bank

Correct Answer : Option (D) - EXIM Bank

The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has extended a $400 million Line of Credit (LoC) for the Greater Male Connectivity Project in the Maldives. The LoC was signed between Exim Bank General Manager Nirmit Ved and the Maldives Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer.

Published On : July 19, 2021
2 .
Which state government launched mobile water testing labs?
A)
Assam
B)
Haryana
C)
Punjab
D)
Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Haryana

Haryana government has launched a mobile water testing laboratory van, fully equipped with a multi-parameter system containing analysers, sensor, probes and instruments meant for assessing water quality. Water quality in Haryana is mainly affected by constituents like total dissolved solids (TDS), fluoride, nitrate, iron and alkalinity. This initiative work under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide tap water to rural households by 2024, is being done on a war footing and it gives a lot of emphasis on water quality surveillance and monitoring.

Published On : July 19, 2021
3 .
Who approved 300 million US dollar loan for Rajasthan's water supply?
A)
ADB
B)
RBI
C)
NABARD
D)
World Bank

Correct Answer : Option (A) - ADB

India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a 300 million US dollar loan to finance inclusive and sustainable water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in 14 secondary towns of the state of Rajasthan. The project aims at providing better quality and more sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) services in the project towns. it will improve quality of life in these towns, including for the poor and vulnerable after signing the loan agreement.

Published On : July 19, 2021
4 .
Who won the Eifel Grand Prix in Germany?
A)
Valteri Bottas
B)
Max Versteppen
C)
Lewis Hamilton
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Lewis Hamilton

There is little doubt that Lewis Hamilton is one of the best drivers that has sat behind the wheels of a Formula One car, but on Sunday, the British superstar took another step towards becoming the greatest ever. Lewis Hamilton won the Eifel Grand Prix on Sunday, and in the process equalled the great Michael Schumacher's record of 91 F1 race wins. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who was presented with a Ferrari by Michael Schumacher on behalf of Fiat in 2002, was all praise for Hamilton, saying he has always liked the Briton's "grit and balanced aggression while driving the @F1 car".

Published On : July 19, 2021
5 .
TAEF, which recently partnered with National Maritime Foundation (NMF), is a think tank based in which country?
A)
Japan
B)
Thailand
C)
Taiwan
D)
Philippines

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Taiwan

Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) is a leading think tank from Taiwan and the organizer of the Yushan Forum.
The think tank was seen in the news recently, as it has signed a memorandum with India’s National Maritime Foundation (NMF), to promote cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement also aims to conduct joint research.

Published On : July 19, 2021
6 .
Which Country’s cabinet has approved the Law to include Death penalty as the highest punishment for Rape cases?
A)
China
B)
India
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Cabinet has recently approved the draft law to include death penalty as the highest punishment for rape.
Previously, Lifetime imprisonment was the highest punishment. Bangladesh President Mohammed Abdul Hamid signed the ordinance approving the death penalty for rapists. There have been nationwide protests seeking for the move.

Published On : July 19, 2021
7 .
Which state has become the first to have high-tech classrooms in all its public schools?
A)
Telangana
B)
Kerala
C)
Tamil Nadu
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Kerala

Kerala has recently become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms in all its public schools.
Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has declared that the state public education sector has become completely digital. He also said that over 5 lakh students joined in Government schools during the last five years.

Published On : July 19, 2021
8 .
Which is the biggest economy to join COVAX Global Covid-19 vaccine alliance, as on October 10 2020?
A)
China
B)
Russia
C)
India
D)
United States

Correct Answer : Option (A) - China

China has formally joined the WHO-backed global Covid-19 vaccine initiative known as COVAX, after signing the agreement with Gavi, the international Vaccine Alliance.
As the United States and Russia stayed out of the initiative, as of October China is the biggest economy to join the WHO-backed global vaccine alliance. The initiative aims to distribute 2 billion doses of vaccines by the end of 2021.

Published On : July 19, 2021
9 .
The Reserve Bank of India for the first time decided to buy SDL in FY21. SDl is State ______Loans?
A)
Development
B)
Depository
C)
Direct
D)
Data

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Development

In a first of its kind measure, the Reserve Bank of India will buy bonds issued by state government i.e. State Development Loans(SDL) in the current financial year as a special case via secondary market open market operations, to ensure they don't face rising interest costs amid high borrowings. The decision regarding this measure has been taken to ensure that financial conditions don't tighten and to improve Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) along with T-bills, dated government securities and oil bonds.

Published On : July 19, 2021
10 .
Who has launched the indigenous variety of calcium Nitrate and Boronated Calcium Nitrate produced by Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals India Ltd?
A)
Smriti Irani
B)
Nitin Gadkari
C)
Raj Nath Singh
D)
Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals India Ltd(GSFC) launched an Indigenous variety of Calcium Nitrate and Boronated Calcium Nitrate. State Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh L Mandaviya launched the product virtually. Calcium nitrate is a water soluble fertilizers in agriculture, and also in wastewater treatment. The indigenous variety will provide a cheaper alternative to the farmer community in India.

Published On : July 19, 2021