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| 9. | To augment electricity generation capacity, in which state the ADB has signed a $231 million loan? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a USD 231 million loan to augment electricity generation capacity in the State of Assam. |
| 10. | Government has extended the tenure of K Sivan as the Chairman of which organization for a period of one year up to January 2022? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Sivan is also the Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure of Sivan for a period of one year beyond January 14, 2021. |
| 11. | Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of which guru? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Prakash Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. |
| 12. | Which committee has recommended the National Common Mobility Card? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The High-level Committee on Deepening of Digital Payments (CDDP) under the chairmanship of Shri Nandan Nilekani recommended the use of NCMC at all transit locations. |
| 13. | Which state cabinet has approved Dharma Swatantrya Bill 2020? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Dharma Swatantrya (Religious Freedom) Bill 2020. |
| 14. | Which governing body has recently collaborated with the UNDP India to launch India's first Social Impact Bond? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently signed an MoU with UNDP India to co-create India's first Social Impact Bond (SIB). |
| 15. | Sunil Kothari has passed away. He is associated with which profession? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Eminent dance scholar and critic Sunil Kothari passed away at 87. |
| 16. | Who has been appointed as the new Chairman & CEO of Railway Board? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Central government has appointed Suneet Sharma as new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Board. |