1. | What is the name of a National Program (Artificial Intelligence)for the youth launched by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Law and Justice and Communications Ravi Shankar Prasad launched India's National Artificial Intelligence Portal called www.ai.gov.in & launched a National Program for the youth, "Responsible AI for Youth" during the occasion of the first anniversary of the second tenure of the government. The portal was developed jointly by the National e-Governance Division of Ministry of Electronics and IT and NASSCOM from the IT industry. |
2. | Which music director known for his compositions for Salman Khan's popular movies such as 'Wanted', the 'Dabangg' and 'Ek Tha Tiger', passed away at the age of 42 in Mumbai, Maharashtra? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Music Director Wajid Khan, of the popular duo Sajid-Wajid, known for his compositions for Salman Khan's popular movies such as 'Wanted', the 'Dabangg' and 'Ek Tha Tiger', passed away at the age of 42 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Wajid Khan was the brother of music director Sajid Khan. He was born in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh on July 10, 1977. |
3. | Who assumed charge as Secretary in the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: RK Chaturvedi assumed charge as Secretary in the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. Chaturvedi has replaced P.Raghavendra Rao who superannuated on 31 May 2020. |
4. | Which state/UTs recently lauched a app to keep a track on ventilators & hospital beds? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Delhi Corona App was launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently to keep a track on ventilators & hospital beds. The app will provide information on the availability of beds and ventilators in the national capital. |
5. | Private sector lender Yes Bank Limited has acquired how much stake in Dish TV India Ltd, a company providing DTH television service in India? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Private sector lender Yes Bank Limited has acquired a 24.19% stake in Dish TV India Ltd, a company providing DTH television service in India, following invocation of 44.53 crore pledged shares due to default in payment of debt by Dish TV and some other companies. It is to be noted that as of March 31, 2019, Dish TV's debt stood at Rs 2,758 crore. |
6. | The NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar stated that India's access to how much worth of carbon credits can be achieved during a virtual high-level round-table on 'Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture'? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The National Institution for Transforming India Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar stated that India's access to USD 50-60 billion worth of carbon credits can be achieved if it propagates natural farming and agroecology while suggesting adoption of innovative farming methods based on ecological principles during a virtual high-level round-table on 'Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture'. |
7. | Centre announced policy changes in the definition for the MSME sector as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package. As per the new definition what will be investment and turnover limit for micro-units? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Centre announced policy changes in the definition for the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises sector as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package. The move comes as a recognition to the importance of MSMEs. As per the new definition, MSMEs with an investment of Rs.1 crore and turnover of Rs.5 crore will be classified as micro-units. Units with an investment of Rs.10 crore and turnover of Rs.50 crore will be classified as small units. Units with an investment of Rs.50 crore and turnover of Rs.250 crore will be classified as medium units. |
8. | The Board of BEML in its 362nd meeting has given its approval for signing a MoU with which company to study and plan for initiating a joint venture company? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Board of BEML in its 362nd meeting has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding with MELCO (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation) to study and plan for initiating a joint venture company between BEML and MELCO. This approval is on the lines of invitation of BEML regarding Expression of Interest for Manufacturing, Partnerships under "Make in India" policy. |