| 17. | The Reserve bank of India lowered the base rate by how many basis points to 7.81 percent? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Reserve bank of India lowered base rate by 15 basis points or by 0.15 percent to 7.81 per cent. |
| 18. | How much amount has been approved by the union government for the upgradation of Kargil Zanskar road? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Union Government has approved a 780 Crore rupees project for upgradation of Kargil Zanskar road. |
| 19. | Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of Tractors and Farm Equipment (TAFE) Limited has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB). |
| 20. | A new species of flowering plants belonging to the genus 'Argyreia', recently discovered in south Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, has been named after whom? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: A new species of flowering plants belonging to the genus `Argyreia', has discovered in south Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, has been named for NCP chief Sharad Pawar. |
| 21. | Which state/UT government announced a free travel facility for women in government buses running within the state/UT? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh virtually launched free travel facility for women in government buses running within the state. |
