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| 9. | How many Indian institutions has made it to top 100 in 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The twelve Indian universities and higher education institutions have made it to top 100, with three Indian Institutes of Technology making it to top 50 for their respective subject. |
| 10. | Which federation has been recognized by the Ministry of Sports after 10 years? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Sports Ministry has restored the recognition of the faction-ridden Gymnastics Federation of India after 10 years. |
| 11. | Which city has emerged as the top city in the Ease of Living Index 2020 in the Million+ category? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Bengaluru and Shimla have topped the Ease of Living Index 2020 released by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri. |
| 12. | The World Bank has planned to introduce a credit guarantee scheme to boost the rooftop solar programme in India for MSMEs. What will be the value of this scheme? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The World Bank is planning to introduce a $100-million credit guarantee scheme to boost the rooftop solar programme in India for MSMEs. |
| 13. | Which state/UT has topped the medals tally in the 2nd edition of the Khelo India Winter National Games? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir topped the medals tally in the second edition of Khelo India Winter National Games. |
| 14. | Which bank has tied up with WhatsApp to start WhatsApp banking service? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Private sector bank Axis Bank is embarking on a partnership with social chatting app WhatsApp to offer basic banking services. |
| 15. | Which state's CM has inaugurated the project worth 29 crores in Doon Assembly? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has laid the foundation stone to various projects worth about Rs 29 crore in Doon Vidhan Sabha area. |
| 16. | Which state's governor has approved a bill to reserve 75% of private-sector jobs for locals? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Haryana Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya has approved a bill that would provide 75 per cent reservation in the private sector jobs for the people of the state. |