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1 .

Which bank has introduced a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens which offers an interest rate of 6.55% per annum for deposits up to Rs 2 crores with a tenure of more than 5 years to 10 years?

Bank of India

HSBC Bank India

ICICI bank

Union Bank Of India

Correct Answer : ICICI bank

The Private sector ICICI bank has introduced a special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens called 'ICICI Bank Golden Years FD' which offers an interest rate of 6.55% per annum for deposits up to Rs 2 crores with a tenure of more than 5 years to 10 years. It is applicable for resident Indians & is available from May 20 to September 30, 2020.

Published On : July 17, 2021

2 .

Who was the head of panel who recommended an increase in indemnity being provided to the policyholders under Trade Credit Insurance from existing 85% of the trade receivables from each buyer to 90%?

Shanai Ghosh

Atul Sahai

Pushp Agrawal

Subhash Chandra

Correct Answer : Atul Sahai

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India formulated nine-member expert panel headed by New India Assurance Chairman & Managing Director Atul Sahai has recommended an increase in indemnity (protection against finances) being provided to the policyholders under Trade Credit Insurance from existing 85% of the trade receivables from each buyer to 90%.

Published On : July 17, 2021

3 .

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 in Mumbai , Maharashtra. Who is Governer of RBI?

Urjit Patel

Raghuram Rajan

Nirmala Sitharaman

Shaktikanta Das

Correct Answer : Shaktikanta Das

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its Monetary Policy Statement 2020-21 in Mumbai , Maharashtra. The three-day (May 20 to 22,2020) Monetary Policy Committee virtual meeting by the 6 members was headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das with the members Dr. Pami Dua, Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia, Dr. Janak Raj, Dr. Michael Debabrata Patra and Dr. Chetan Ghate.

Published On : July 17, 2021

4 .

What is the quantum of surplus that the RBI transferred to the Central Government for the period ended March 31?

Rs 13122 crore

Rs 32122 crore

Rs 46122 crore

Rs 99,122 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 99,122 crore

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to transfer Rs 99,122 crore as surplus to the central government for the nine months ended March 31 (July 2020-March 2021).

This is higher than what the government itself had budgeted for, as the Finance Minister earmarked a transfer of Rs 53,511 crore. Bimal Jalan Committee had that the RBI maintain a minimum contingency risk buffer of 5.5 per cent of its balance sheet, at all times.

Published On : July 17, 2021

5 .

Which state leads in sweet potato production across India?

Odisha

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Odisha

Odisha state leads in production of Sweet potatoes across the country. Recently a group of farmers has successfully grown purple sweet potatoes in summer, which is a winter crop harvested in September and March.

According to the Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), purple sweet potatoes have a high anthocyanin content of 90 milligrams per hundred grams.

Published On : July 17, 2021

6 .

The principal rainy season for the Indian subcontinent, June to September, is referred to as which season?

Rainy Season

South-west Monsoon

Autumn Season

North-east Monsoon

Correct Answer : South-west Monsoon

The principal rainy season for the Indian subcontinent, June to September, is referred to as the ‘Southwest Monsoon’ period.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the Southwest Monsoon has arrived over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which is an indication that it will reach the mainland soon.

Published On : July 17, 2021

7 .

Which Vaccine manufacturer signed an exclusive deal with Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19?

VGOTECH INDIA

Bionic Pharmaceuticals

Bharat Biotech

Serum Institute Of India Ltd

Correct Answer : Bharat Biotech

Vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech and Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia have signed an exclusive deal to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 at Jefferson with the support from the Department of Biotechnology, Bharat Biotech aims for human trials in early December 2020. This vaccine was developed in January 2020 at Infectious diseases expert Professor Matthias Schnell's lab and completed the preliminary tests in animal models. The mice which received the vaccine showed strong antibody response.

Published On : July 17, 2021

8 .

UNICEF partnered with which company to support the school children in the coronavirus affected areas and provide them access to remote learning in africa?

Bharti Airtel

Idea Cellular

Tata Indicom

Reliance

Correct Answer : Bharti Airtel

United Nations Children's Fund partnered with Bharti Airtel's Africa Arm to support the school children in the coronavirus affected areas and provide them access to remote learning and financial assistance to their families through mobile cash transfer.

Published On : July 17, 2021

9 .

PM Modi allocated how much fund as immediate assistance to West Bengal to recover from its loses due to devastating Cyclone Amphan?

Rs 2500 crore

Rs 2000 crore

Rs 1500 crore

Rs 1000 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 1000 crore

PM Narendra Modi & Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee jointly conducted the survey of areas affected by Cyclone Amphan on May 22, 2020. After conducting the aerial survey of the areas, PM Modi allocated Rs 1000 crore as immediate assistance to West Bengal to recover from its loses. The devastating Cyclone Amphan made landfall in West Bengal on May 20, 2020 and damaged several parts of the states including capital Kolkata.

Published On : July 17, 2021

10 .

Which of the following State Governments is to launch Everybody will get employment scheme?

Haryana

Uttar Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh State Government is to launch Everybody will get employment scheme. The scheme will be inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan through video conferencing. Under this scheme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) job cards will be distributed to the labourers.

Published On : July 17, 2021