1. | The RBI has decided to open up which of the following Centralized Payment Systems (CPS) facilities for payment system operators? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The RBI has decided to allow payment system operators to take direct membership of Centralised Payment Systems (CPS), such as RTGS and NEFT. |
2. | The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on which day? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated every year on April 10 to spread awareness about homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine. |
3. | The Government of India has recently gifted Rs 100 crore patrol vessel "PS Zoroaster" to which country? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The India formally handed over Rs 100 crore patrol vessel "PS Zoroaster" to Seychelles during the virtual summit. |
4. | Which state has granted age relaxation for EWS category candidates in state services? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Rajasthan government has approved a proposal to give relaxation in the maximum age limit to the EWS similar to other reserved classes for appointment to state services. |
5. | Which country has banned entry for its own citizens & residents from India? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The New Zealand has temporarily suspended entry for all travellers from India, including its own citizens due to high number of COVID-19 cases in the country. |
6. | Which Institute has developed a dengue detection device for the test within an hour? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Researchers at the IIT Delhi have developed a handheld Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy based platform for early diagnosis of dengue and also gives dengue test results within one hour. |
7. | The Spices Board of India has signed an MoU with which organization for the e-Spice Bazar portal? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Spices Board India has inked a Memorandum of Understanding with UNDP India's Accelerator Lab to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. |
8. | With which country, The National Atmospheric Research Laboratory, Department of Space, GoI has signed an MoU for Academic and Research Cooperation? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Union Cabinet has apprised a MoU signed between India and Japan. |