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What was the theme for the 3rd Global RE-INVEST Renewable Energy Investors Meet &
Expo organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)?

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Innovations for Sustainable Energy Transition

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Which State Government signed a MoU with International Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence
Research Collaborative (I-DAIR) in Geneva, Switzerland to develop and deploy digital technologies
in the health sector?
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Punjab

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Which Public Sector Unit has set a new record for successfully manufacturing and testing India’s
highest-rated auto transformer ‘500 MVA 400/220/33 kV?

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Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)

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China is going to construct the first downstream dam on the lower reaches of the river marking a
new phase in China’s hydropower exploitation of the river with potential ramifications for India?

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Brahmaputra

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India, _________ Joint Committee Launches Bilateral Fast track mechanism in Investment in its
18th session.

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France

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Which Company signed share purchase agreement to acquire 74% stake in Parbati Koldam
Transmission Company Ltd (PKTCL) from Reliance Infrastructure Ltd Enterprise Value?

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India Grid Trust (IndiGrid)

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A new species of dwarf gecko named “Cnemaspis avasabinae”, the smallest known Indian
Gekkonid has been discovered in which state in Eastern Ghats?

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Andhra Pradesh

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Which Financial Institution released a new book titled, ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia
and the Pacific?

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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Dave Prowse, who represented England in the Commonwealth Games, passed away recently.
What was he famous for?

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Weightlifting

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The legendary footballer Papa Bouba Diop passed away recently. He belonged to which Country?

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Senegal

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Where did Scientists start a project of radio-tagging vultures?

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Panna Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)

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Where has the first of its kind “Organ Donor Memorial” been inaugurated virtually in the country
on the occasion of 11th National Organ Donation Day celebration?

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Rajasthan

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Name the India Observatory that has been accorded ‘Milestone’ facility status by Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

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The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope Observatory, Maharshtra

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Where did PM Narendra Modi virtually lay foundation stone 45 MW Production Plant of
Monocrystalline Solar PhotoVoltaic Panel’ and ‘Centre of Excellence on Water Technology’ during
the occasion of 8th Convocation day of Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University?

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Gujarat

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Name the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) initiative for agriculture and farmers welfare to train the farmers in primary
cooperative societies in rural India?

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Sahakar Pragya

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Which State Government launched a One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme 2020 for the repayment
of long-pending electricity dues?

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Goa

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Name the Indian Foreign Secretary who inaugurated Three schools built under Indian assistance
in Nepal’s Gorkha district?

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Harsh Vardhan Shringla

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Which Bank signed a MoU with SIDBI to enable MSME borrowers to use the web module i.e. Asset
Restructuring Module for MSMEs launched by
SIDBI in partnership with India SME Asset Reconstruction Company (ISARC)
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Indian Bank

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HexGm has signed a MoU with which entity to promote more than 1000 Agritech (Agricultural
Technology) Startups in India in the next 5 year?

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AFC India Ltd (formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd)

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Which state government has appointed Amitabh Jain,officer as the state’s chief secretary?

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Chhattisgarh

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The central government has formed a committee to oversee the construction of the new Parliament house. How many members are there in the committee?

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Five

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Which institute has topped the QS Asia University Rankings 2021 released by (QS) in association with King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah ?

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National University of Singapore (NUS)

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Sphaerotheca Bengaluru is a new species of ________, discovered in a barren tract of land
near Rajankunte, outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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Frog

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Who authored the book titled “Indian Icon: A Cult Called Royal Enfield” which maps the story of
the company and the brand “Royal Enfield”?

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Amrit Raj

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Which state celebrates the Lachit Divas on 24th November to remember the valor of Chao Lachit
Borphukan an army general of Ahom Kingdom?

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Assam

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What was the 2020 theme of the World AIDS

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Global solidarity, resilient HIV services

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Border Security Force (BSF) of India annually celebrates its Raising Day on which day?

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December 1

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Where is Kandla port (renamed as Deendayal Port Trust) located?

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Gujarat

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Which State Government jointly organized the 10th National Science Film Festival 2020 with
VigyanPrasar, an autonomous agency under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)?

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Tripura

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Where will the ‘Ramayan Cruise Service’ be launched making it India’s 1st luxury Cruise service on the Saryu River?

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Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

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Which Financial Institution approved a $430(about Rs 4,143 crore) million Multitranche
Financing Facility (MFF) for Uttar Pradesh (UP) Power Distribution Network Rehabilitation Project?
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) partnered with ___________ to improve
mutual cybersecurity capabilities to create a safe and secure cyberspace in India.

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Kaspersky

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What was the theme for the 20th Edition of Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2020?

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Roadmap for Take-off: Driving a People-Centric Economic Revival

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Amul is ranked at which place as the Largest Milk Processor globally in the list of Top 20?

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8th

1st - Dairy Farmers of America

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Scientists have discovered World’s Oldest the oldest known human-made Nanostructures Found
In 6th-Century BC Pottery from which place?

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Keeladi, Tamil Nadu

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Name the Italian writer who launched his first book for kids titled “Vahana Masterclass” illustrating the Indian Mythology and Culture.

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Alfredo Covelli

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Dipor Bil, also spelt Deepor Beel is a ramsar site located in which state

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Assam

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Where is Shivalik Elephant Reserve located?

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Uttarakhand

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Which Organisation created a New Laboratory named ‘Defence Geo Informatics Research
Establishment’

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DRDO
or focused research on terrain and avalanches along the borders with China and Pakistan by merging its 2 labs – Manali based Centre for Snow and Avalanche Studies Establishment (SASE) &
Delhi based Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL)

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Who will lead the Task Force for preparing a blueprint on imparting Technical Education in Mother Tongue?

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Amit Khare(Secretary of Higher Education)

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Which State is set to establish its 6th National park, the “Raimona National Park” in the Ripu Reserved Forest?

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Assam
(under Manas National Park and Tiger
Reserve into Raimona National Park )

42
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The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority will be renamed to Saudi Central Bank under a new law
approved by Saudi Arabia’s King. Who is the king of Saudi Arabia?

A

Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud

43
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has completed private placement of what per
cent of its equity shares worth Rs 81.64 crores?

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4.63%

44
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Paytm has partnered with which Small Finance Bank, to offer collateral-free instant digital
loans to MSMEs

A

Suryoday Small Finance Bank (SFB)

45
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NABARD has signed a MoU with SBI to take up joint intervention projects in which State?

A

Karnataka

46
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Razorpay and _________ partnered to enable Indian MSMEs and Freelancers to seamlessly accept international payments.

A

Paypal

47
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Finin Becomes India’s 1st full-fledged Consumer Neobank in Partnership with which Bank

A

SBM Bank

48
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Which Bank/Insurance Company launched the upgraded Mobile application – PULZ to enhance its service delivery?

A

Universal Sompo General Insurance Company

49
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Which Insurance Company in association with Ketto India, has initiated ‘PromisewalaDabba’, a
nationwide crowdfunding campaign?

A

HDFC Life Insurance

50
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Which edition of India-Suriname Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was held virtually on Dec 2,
2020?

A

7th

51
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Dr Harsh Vardhan Chaired “Health Talks”, Annual Conference under _________ India Nobel memorial week

A

Sweden

52
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Name the entity that conducted the survey based on Satellite Data from 2000-2019, which is
the First-of-its Kind survey to look at air pollution spatially.

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CPCB-IITD (Central Pollution Control Board-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi)

53
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India’s annual tax loss aggregates to what amount according to the first-of-its-kind report titled
“The State of Tax Justice 2020- Tax Justice in the time of COVID-19”?

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$10.3 Billion

54
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Where did Indian Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) undergo Basin Trials) on November
30, 2020?

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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CGL), Cochin

55
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Which IIT develop a “damaru” inspired lattice for vibration isolation in High speed trains and
Stealth Submarines?

A

IIT Kanpur

56
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Name the latest book of Internet gaming entrepreneur Alok Kejriwal

A

The Cave

57
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virtually launched India’s first Mobile CNG Dispensing Unit. The mobile refueling unit will be operated by which Company?

A

Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MNGL), Pune

58
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The newly-built Majerhat Bridge which has been renamed as ‘Jai Hind’ bridge recently is located at which state?

A

West Bengal

59
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commemorative Postage Stamp in honour of the 12th Prime Minister of India on December 4, 2020. Who was the 12th PM of India?

A

I K Gujral

60
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SCO-YSC 2020 (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation – Young Scientists Conclave) hosted by India from November 24-28, 2020 virtually. What was the theme of the event?

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Shaping SCO-STI Partnership: Young Scientists Perspectives

61
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How many people have been pushed into Extreme Poverty in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) According to “The Least Developed Countries Report 2020” released by UNCTAD

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32 Million

62
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Name the bank which partnered with Rupifi and Visa to launch Business Credit Card for MSMEs

A

Axis Bank

63
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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a MoU with which financial institution to Cooperate in Agriculture Activities & Implementing Agriculture Export Policy?

A

NABARD

64
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Name the Equity financing firm which partnered with NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on a year-long partnership, to promote women entrepreneurship in India.

A

Sequoia India

65
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CREDAI-MCHI partnered with which of the following organization/Companies for the first virtual edition of India’s largest real-estate expo

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State Bank of India, Google and BookMyShow

66
Q

Who has been appointed as the first Vice President of the World Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (

A

Shrikant Madhav Vaidya

67
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Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Hindustan Unilever Limited’s relaunched brand, Horlicks Protein Plus?

A

Akshay Kumar

68
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Which Country hosted the Virtual Ministerial Roundtable of 7th IEF-IGU (International Energy Forum-International Gas Union) Ministerial Gas Forum?

A

Malaysia

69
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Who represented India in the 5th Presidium Meeting of the BRICS Media Forum held virtually on November 30, 2020 to Combat Disinformation?

A

N. Ram, The Hindu group

70
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The Department of Space (DoS) has signed first one of its kind Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with which company for launch vehicle development programme?

A

Agnikul Cosmos

71
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The year 2020 set to be among one of the Three Warmest Years Ever Recorded according to the “State of the Global Climate 2020” report published by

A

World Meteorological Organization

72
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According to the report titled “The Production Gap, 2020” produced by the UNEP, what is the average warming target as per the Paris Climate Agreement?

A

1.5°C

73
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World’s largest river island Majuli to have new cricket stadium of its own. Where is the Majuli Island located?

A

Assam

74
Q

Where is the headquarters of International Energy Forum (IEF) located?

A

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

75
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Where is the headquarters of International Gas Union (IGU) located?

A

Barcelona, Spain

76
Q

63rd Foundation day of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Bravery Award was conferred to

A

Najimudheen T S & B. Sankaran

77
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Suryadhar lake is located in which state?

A

Uttarakhand

78
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Who virtually addressed the 4th South Asia Forum on Sustainable Development Goals 2020, organised by UNESCAP and Government of Maldives

A

Nityanand Rai

79
Q

RBI has extended on-tap Targeted Long-Term Repo Operations (TLTRO) by bringing 26 stressed
sectors identified which Committee,

A

Kundapur Vaman Kamath Committee

80
Q

Life Click 2 Wealth ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan) digital campaign was launched by which
insurance company?

A

HDFC Life

81
Q

In a move to improve cooperation in intellectual property, India’s DPIIT has signed a MoU with which countries organisation,

A

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) s

82
Q

Who is the Newly appointed President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and
Industry (FICCI)

A

Uday Shankar

83
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PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2020 winning book ‘The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre,Revenge and the Raj’ was authored by

A

Anita Anand

84
Q

Who is the Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year 2020?

A

Elon Musk

85
Q

Which country has been appointed by FIFA to host the 18th Edition FIFA Club World Cup 2021?

A

Japan

86
Q

Who is the MD & CEO of HDFC Life?

A

Vibha Padalkar

87
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Karnataka state government has laid foundation stone for Waste to Energy Plant at _____.

A

Bidadi

88
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Which Railway station in Uttar Pradesh (UP) has been renamed as “Maa Barahi Devi Dham”?

A

Dandupur railway station

89
Q

Which country become the first to approve the sales of Lab-grown chicken meat by US based start- up “Just Eat”

A

Singapore

90
Q

In the “IUCN World Heritage Outlook 3” report regarded, India’s _____ region to be under significant concern

A

Western Ghats

91
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In December 2020, which state government has launched “Mera Covid Kendra” to locate covid-19 testing centers in the state?

A

Uttar Pradesh

92
Q

Which Indian Warships participated in the two-day long Passage Exercise (PASSEX) between Russian Federation Navy (RuFN) and Indian Navy (IN) held from 4 to 5 December 2020?

A

Shivalik and Kadmatt

93
Q

What is the name of 24 multi role Helicopters, on which Indian government has placed order to the US firm Lockheed Martin?

A

MH-60 Romeo

94
Q

In December 2020, Half Marathon World record timing was attained by _

A

Kibiwott Kandie

95
Q

‘Pioneer of Humanity: Maharishi Arvind’ about the life of which Indian Philosopher?

A

Sri Aurobindo Ghosh

96
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Maharashtra state has approved the declaration of 10 new Conservation Reserves (CR) & 1 New Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), rising the count to 50 WLS, which is the new WLS?

A

Kanhargaon

97
Q

Disputed Sumdorong Chu Valley borders which region?

A

Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet

98
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Government of India has decided to celebrate December, 2020 as “Gaurav Maah” (Pride month) to honour the contribution of

A

Armed Forces

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