| 9. | The union ministry of minority affairs on 23 May said it will restart the Hunar Haat or crafts fair for artisans and craftsperson from which month? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The union ministry of minority affairs on 23 May said it will restart the Hunar Haat or crafts fair for artisans and craftsperson from September, focusing on the theme local to global. The crafts fairs have been put on hold in the wake of the corona pandemic. "Hunar Haat" for artisans and craftsmen to resume from September 2020 with theme of "Local to Global". |
| 10. | Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has joined hands with which company to launch 'Buy Now Pay Later' financing scheme to make the purchase of its cars even more convenient? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has joined hands with ICICI Bank to offer customised auto retail financing solutions to customers across India. Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak caused a sharp decline in car sales & to speed up sales, car companies are offering various types of finance schemes to entice customers. |
| 11. | Who inaugurated the first-of-its-kind digital Model Conference of Parties 2020 to involve the younger generation in conversations around the impact of humanity's footprint on biodiversity? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Sh. Prakash Javadekar inaugurated the first-of-its-kind digital Model Conference of Parties 2020 to involve the younger generation in conversations around the impact of humanity's footprint on biodiversity and also the importance of sustenance of biodiversity for our own survival. |
| 12. | 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? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: 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. |
| 13. | Mohit Baghel, who dies of cancer on 23 May belongs to which profession? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Actor Mohit Baghel, best known for playing Amar Chaudhary in superstar Salman Khan's "Ready", has died of cancer. He was 26. |
| 14. | Who has become the highest paid female athlete in the world, topping American great Serena Williams? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam champion, ranks No. 29 on the 2020 Forbes list of the world's 100 top-paid athletes while Williams is No. 33. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has become the highest paid female athlete in the world, topping American great Serena Williams. |
| 15. | 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%? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: 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%. |
