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| 9. | Which bank has announced operationalization of the PIDF scheme? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the operationalisation of the payment infrastructure development fund (PIDF) scheme. |
| 10. | Who has signed the USD 105 million project to improve waterways in West Bengal? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The government of India, the government of West Bengal and the World Bank inked USD 105 million projects to improve the inland water transport infrastructure in Kolkata, West Bengal. |
| 11. | On 5th January, the Indian government's SLNP and UJALA programmes has marked their which anniversary? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 5, 2015, zero subsidies UJALA and SLNP marks their sixth anniversary. |
| 12. | Which state has launched Kisan Kalyan Mission to double the farmers' income? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched the Kisan Kalyan Mission in his state. |
| 13. | Which one has signed MOU with the Bandhan Bank for the Bandhan Bank Shaurya Salary Account? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The MoU was signed by Lt Gen Ravin Khosla DG of Indian Army and Chandra Shekhar Ghosh MD & CEO of Bandhan Bank. |
| 14. | In which state, TRIFED and Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalian Ashram has signed MOU to set up TRIFOOD parks? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed a MoU with Akhil Bhartiya Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram to set up up TRIFOOD parks in Madhya Pradesh. |
| 15. | In which city, the CEPI centralized network lab has been inaugurated? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan have inaugurated a CEPI laboratory at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute in Faridabad. |
| 16. | What is the range of nuclear capable Agni-V missile? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Agni-V (lit: "Fire") is an Indian nuclear-capable ballistic missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is believed to have a range of around 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers. |