1. | With which Bank Titan launch India's first contactless payment watch? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector lender, and Titan Company have partnered to launch contactless payment services through watches, called Titan Pay. |
2. | Mastercard (MA) rolls out premium Debit Card With which Bank? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Mastercard Incorporated MA and SBM Bank India have collaborated to launch SBM World Debit Card, a premium and exclusive card. This card will be custom-built and offered to SBM Private Wealth customers on request. The SBM World Debit Card will club niche banking solutions and carefully curated lifestyle privileges including some of the finest shopping and dining opportunities. |
3. | What is the theme of International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Every year, September 16 is celebrated as World Ozone Day across the world to aware people about the depletion of the Ozone Layer and its impact on life. The theme of World Ozone Day 2020 is 'Ozone for Life: 35 years of ozone layer protection'. This year marks the 35 years of global ozone layer protection. |
4. | Which organisation launched first indigenous signal system? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday took a major step towards development of an indigenously-built communication-based train control with the launch of i-ATS - the first Made-in-India signalling system. The ATS (or Automatic Train Supervision) is a computer-based system, which manages train operations, including basic functioning such as running and halting. The i-ATS will significantly reduce the dependence of Indian Metros on foreign vendors dealing with such technologies, officials said. |
5. | India hold 10th defence corporation meeting with which nation? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The United States and India virtually held the 10th edition of the Defense Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) Group Meeting on September 15. According to a U.S. Department of Defense press release, the DTTI co-chairs - Indian Ministry of Defense's Secretary of Defense Production Raj Kumar and the U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen M. Lord - signed a statement of intent "to strengthen our dialogue on defense technology cooperation by pursuing detailed planning and making measurable progress" on several existing DTTI projects. |
6. | Which airport awarded world's 1st 5-star Anti-Covid award? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy, has become the first airport in the world to be certified with "COVID-19 5-star airport rating" from Skytrax, a U.K.-based airport and airline review firm. FCO, also known as the Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport, is the busiest airport in Italy. |
7. | Who became Online poker platform 9stacks brand ambassador? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Online poker platform 9stacks has signed Suresh Raina as its brand ambassador. Raina, who announced retirement from the international cricket last month, will be a part of 9stacks' upcoming campaigns and engagement activities. |
8. | PMGKP Insurance Scheme for health workers fighting COVID-19 extended for how many months? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 has been extended for another six months. It was announced on 30th March this year for a period of 90 days and it was extended for a further period of 90 days up to 25th September. The scheme has now been extended for another 180 days. This Central Sector Scheme provides an insurance cover of Rs. 50 lakh to healthcare providers, including community health workers, who may have to be in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and therefore at risk of being infected. |