1. | Which state government signed MOU with the Department of New & Renewable Energy to discuss the implementation of India's first decentralized solar convergence project? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Goa signed a memorandum of understanding to discuss rolling out of India's first project under the newly formed Convergence Energy Services Limited (Convergence) in the State. |
2. | What is the theme of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: With "Next is Now" as the theme, the summit will deliberate on challenges emerging in the post-pandemic world and focus on the impact of technologies and innovations in IT and BT. |
3. | How many cites of India among 36 global cities are selected by WEF to pioneer roadmap for smart cities? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Four Indian cities - Indore, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Faridabad - feature in a list of 36 cities across 22 countries and six continents selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to pioneer a new roadmap for smart cities as part of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance. |
4. | Who addressed the ministerial meeting of Global prevention coalition for HIV prevention? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today addressed the Ministerial meeting of the Global Prevention Coalition (GPC) for HIV Prevention through video conference. |
5. | Which country will host U-17 Women's FIFA World cup in 2022? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: U-17 Women' s FIFA World cup tournament will be held in India, which will mark the first time that India hosting a FIFA women's football tournament. |
6. | Which country ranked first in World Talent Ranking of EMD? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: India has slipped six places to the 59th position in the new World Talent Ranking of EMD and Switzerland ranked first in this list of 63 countries. |
7. | Which state records best sex-ratio in India? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh recorded the best sex ratio in the country while Manipur recorded the worst sex ratio, according to the 2018 report on "vital statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System". |
8. | According to Goldman Sachs, what is India's GDP growth rate for FY21? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Goldman Sachs revised upwards its FY21 growth forecast for India to a 10.3% contraction, from -14.8% it had projected in September, according to a report. |