| 17. | D Prakash Rao, who has passed away recently, was a recipient of Padma Shri honour for contribution in which field? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The social activist and Padma Shri winner D Prakash Rao has passed away following a brain stroke. |
| 18. | How many Atal Tinkering Labs has been adopted by the ISRO for promoting education in space technology? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The ISRO has adopted 45 Atal Tinkering Labs in phase 1 on January 11 and the remaining 55 will be adopted soon. |
| 19. | Which state government has decided to waive entertainment tax? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: In a move to help the film industry in the state, the Kerala government has decided to waive entertainment tax for cinemas from January to March 2021. |
| 20. | What is the projected GDP rate of India as per the report of Nomura for the fiscal 2020-21? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Japanese brokerage Nomura has revised upward the GDP forecast for India in 2020-21 and now expects it to contract to 6.7 percent. |
