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1 .

Which nation Signed the $500-Million Loan Pact With ADB?

China

India

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Correct Answer : India

India has signed a $500 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank for funding the 82-km-long Delhi-Meerut highway. With a design speed of 180 km/hour and high-frequency operations of every 5-10 minutes, the 82-km corridor connecting Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to reduce the journey time to about one hour.

Published On : July 19, 2021

2 .

Which state government signs pact with UN for take-home-ration scheme- move to benefit nearly 200 women self help groups?

Punjab

Odisha

Uttar Pradesh

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Take-Home ration will now be manufactured and supplied through women self-help groups (SHGs) in Uttar Pradesh. The state rural livelihood mission (SRLM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN World Food Programme for this. Around 200 women SHG enterprises are expected to gain business with Rs 1,200 crore annual turnover through this collaboration.

Published On : July 19, 2021

3 .

Which bank tops EASE 2.0 Index by IBA?

SBI

PNB

Bank of Baroda

Bank of India

Correct Answer : Bank of Baroda

As per the EASE Banking Reforms Index 2.0, Bank of Baroda has been placed at the first spot. State Bank of India and Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) got the 2nd and 3rd place respectively. The Indian Banking Association (IBA) makes EASE (Enhanced Access and Service Excellence) reform index. The aim of this index is to bring fruitful change in the PSBs by brining in healthy competition among these PSBs and by encouraging them to learn from each other.

Published On : July 19, 2021

4 .

WE-Hub inks partnership with NutriHub to promote women entrepreneurship in which sector?

Public Sector

Private Sector

Industrial Sector

Agricultural Sector

Correct Answer : Agricultural Sector

WE HUB, India's first state-led incubator to foster and promote women entrepreneurship to start-up, scale-up and accelerate with global market access, today announced its partnership with NutriHub, first of its kind incubator to cater start-ups needs in the Agricultural sector. The MoU was inked between Dr. Vilas A Tonapi, Director Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) with Ms. Deepthi Ravula, CEO, WE HUB, A Government of Telangana initiative.

Published On : July 19, 2021

5 .

Which organisation is to provide USD 500 million for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor?

Asian Development Bank

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

BRICS Bank

World Bank

Correct Answer : Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has recently signed a USD 500 million loan, to build the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.

This is the first tranche of a total USD 1 billion facility extended to construct the modern, high-speed 82-kilometer RRTS corridor in India’s national capital region (NCR). A total of three priority rail corridors planned under the NCR Regional Plan 2021, to connect Delhi to other cities.

Published On : July 19, 2021

6 .

Which two nations agreed to collaborate with India in developing 5G technology?

USA and Russia

USA and Israel

China and USA

Russia and Israel

Correct Answer : USA and Israel

In yet another setback for China, two developed nations - Israel and the United States - have begun collaboration with India in developing the next generation of emerging technologies. The three countries have agreed to work together for developing a transparent, open, reliable and secure 5G communication network.

Published On : July 19, 2021

7 .

What is the name of mental health rehabilitation helpline launched by Government of India?

KESHAV

VIRAT

KOMAL

KIRAN

Correct Answer : KIRAN

Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry have launched a toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline "KIRAN". The helpline was launched in view of the growing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The helpline - 1800-500-0019 will provide relief and support to persons with mental illness.

Published On : July 19, 2021

8 .

TPT South Africa partners with which company for logistics supply chain transformation?

Google

TCS

Microsoft

Reliance

Correct Answer : TCS

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with Transnet Port Terminals in South Africa to help the latter develop an integrated online marketplace platform by bringing together cargo owners, shipping lines, clearing and forwarding agents, and road/rail haulers. TPT is part of Transnet SOC Ltd, a state-owned freight transport and handling.

Published On : July 19, 2021

9 .

Which country has appointed the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as a Trade advisor?

India

New Zealand

United Kingdom

United States

Correct Answer : United Kingdom

United Kingdom has named the Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott as a trade adviser. He headed Australia from 2013 to 2015.

Along with the 62-year old former Prime Minister, Former member of the European Parliament, is to become Adviser to Britain’s Board of Trade. However, there were allegations that Tony Abbott was not suitable for the job due to his conservative social views.

Published On : July 19, 2021

10 .

Which country is to send its expert teams to United Nations missions to help Congo and South Sudan fight Covid-19?

India

China

Russia

United States

Correct Answer : India

As per the recent statement from the India’s UN mission, India is to send two teams of specialists to support UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

This move is aimed to meet the Covid-19 challenge in two countries. One team of 15 specialists will be sent to Goma in DRC and another team of 15 specialists will be sent to Juba in South Sudan. This will strengthen the hospital facilities managed by Indian peacekeepers and will help those two countries in fighting Covid-19.

Published On : July 19, 2021