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1 .

The Union government has recently launched ‘green tariff’ policy for distribution companies for which among the following reason?

To export Electricity

To supply electricity from clean energy

To supply electricity from Coal

To generate electricity by foreign technologies

Correct Answer : Option (B) - To supply electricity from clean energy

Note :

The union government is working on a ‘green tariff’ policy that will help electricity distribution companies (discoms) supply electricity generated from clean energy projects at a cheaper rate as compared to power from conventional fuel sources such as coal.

This was announced by power and new and renewable energy minister Raj Kumar Singh who said the government was in the process of formulating a set of rules and guidelines to enable such a mechanism.

Once the mechanism is in place, discoms can exclusively buy green electricity and supply it at ‘green tariff’, which will be the weighted average tariff of green energy that the consumer will pay.

This comes in the backdrop of India’s solar and wind power tariffs hitting an all-time low of Rs.1.99 per unit and Rs.2.43 per unit respectively. India is running the world’s largest clean energy programme to achieve 175 gigawatt(GW) of renewable capacity, including 100GW of solar power by 2022.

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Published On : June 24, 2021

2 .

Which country has launched the world’s first exclusive ‘Green rating system for High Speed Rail’?

USA

Israel

Japan

India

Correct Answer : Option (D) - India

Note :

India has launched the world’s first exclusive Green rating system for High Speed Rail. CII-Indian Green Building Council has launched the IGBC Green High-Speed Rail Rating System.

IGBC has collaborated with the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL). This rating system will enable new High-Speed Rail (HSR) stations to apply energy efficient concepts during operations.

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Published On : June 24, 2021

3 .

Which state is at the top position in India's COVID-19 vaccination drive?

Uttar Pradesh States

Karnataka

Madhya Pradesh

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Maharashtra

Note : Maharashtra has maintained the top position in India's COVID 19 vaccination drive by administering more than 2.8 crore doses.

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Published On : June 23, 2021

4 .

Who is the Chairman of the SEBI's Takeover Panel, which has been reconstituted by the market regulator?

Justice Manjunath

Justice Sanjay Yadav

Justice N. K. Sodhi

Justice P. Vishwanatha Shetty

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Justice N. K. Sodhi

Note : The panel, chaired by N K Sodhi, the former chief justice of the high courts of Karnataka and Kerala, makes its recommendations to Sebi on such applications after which the regulator allows concerned parties before passing an order.

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Published On : June 23, 2021

5 .

Which country is scheduled to host the 2023 ODI World Cup?

India

Australia

South Africa

New Zealand

Correct Answer : Option (A) - India

Note : India, the hosts of the rescheduled 2023 ODI World Cup, along with seven other top Super League teams will qualify directly for the tournament to be held in October-November.

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Published On : June 23, 2021

6 .

Which NBFC has received approval from RBI to take over PMC bank and re-launch it as a Small Finance Bank?

HDB Financial Services Limited

Centrum Financial Services Limited

Satin Creditcare Network Limited

Credila Financial Services Private Limited

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Centrum Financial Services Limited

Note : The RBI has approved Centrum Financial Services Limited which will take over the Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (PMC), and re-launch it as a Small Finance Bank.

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Published On : June 23, 2021

7 .

CSS is a new software released by the Union Health Ministry, stands for?

Covid Serious Score

Covid Scientific Score

Covid Severity Score

Coronavirus Science Software

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Covid Severity Score

Note : The Union Health Ministry released information about a software named 'Covid Severity Score', which will identify Covid patients who may require ventilation, based on an algorithm.

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Published On : June 23, 2021

8 .

Which Union Ministry is to set up 'Divyangta Khel Kendras'?

Home Affairs Ministry

Law and Justice Ministry

Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry

Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry

Note : The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot announced that the Ministry has decided to establish five 'Divyangta Khel Kendra' in different parts of the country.

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Published On : June 23, 2021

9 .

Which state has planned to set up an Economic Advisory Council?

Tamil Nadu

Telangana

Jharkhand

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Tamil Nadu

Note : The Tamil Nadu government has decided to set up an 'Economic Advisory Council' to the Chief Minister comprising Nobel laureates, former Reserve Bank of India governor and other economic experts from around the globe to advice the state on how to reverse the economic slowdown.

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Published On : June 23, 2021

10 .

The ADB has approved a USD 250 million loan to which country to help finance reforms?

India

Bhutan

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Bangladesh

Note : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 250 million policy-based loans to Bangladesh to help finance reforms, the bank said in a release. The loan would help improve the inclusiveness and responsiveness of Bangladesh’s social development and resilience programs.

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Published On : June 22, 2021

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