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1) RBI proposes to raise the UPI-Lite payments limit to Rs 500 per transaction. Currently how many languages are available now?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 9
(d) 6
(e) 2
2) The National Company Law Tribunal approved National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd’s (NARCL) resolution plan for 2 Srei group firms. How much percentage of PSB ownership is in NARCL?
(a) 51
(b) 50
(c) 45
(d) 35
(e) 55
3) Airtel Payments Bank Launched India’s 1st Eco-Friendly Debit Card. The Bank’s forward-thinking approach will also contribute to water conservation, saving an impressive how many million litres of water per batch of r-PVC cards?
(a) 4.6
(b) 5.6
(c) 6.6
(d) 7.6
(e) 8.6
4) The government disbursed how many crore rupees till March 2023 under the Production Linked Incentive scheme?
(a) 1900
(b) 2900
(c) 3900
(d) 4900
(e) 5900
5) PM lays the foundation stone and dedicates to nation development projects in which state?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh
(e) Andhra Pradesh
6) Amit Shah performed the Bhumi Pujan and laid the foundation stone of the IFFCO Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant at which state?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Gujarat
(c) Orissa
(d) Kerala
(e) West Bengal
7) The exhibition titled Women In Focus: Visualizing Feminine Constructs in Indian Art was inaugurated by Smt Meenakshi Lekhi at which state?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Gujarat
(c) Orissa
(d) Kerala
(e) West Bengal
8) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches DBT in NAPS to strengthen the apprenticeship ecosystem in India, An amount of approx Rs. 15 crores was disbursed to how many lakh apprentices by the Minister?
(a) 1
(b) 5
(c) 2
(d) 6
(e) 3
9) Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) CEO Ms. Anita Shah Akella launched how many Investor Awareness Vans titled “Niveshak Sarathi”?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 4
(e) 5
10) Bilateral trade between India and which country grows from 2.14 billion dollars in 2020-21 to 4.22 billion dollars during 2022-23?
(a) USA
(b) UAE
(c) Angola
(d) Afghanistan
(e) Srilanka
11) In which state/UT does the State Tourism Department organise Awareness-cum-Cleanliness Drive?
(a) Delhi
(b) Ladakh
(c) Goa
(d) Daman
(e) Chattisgarh
12) IREDA reports an All-Time High Quarterly PAT of Rs. 295 Crores, Net NPAs down to 1.61%. How many crores are allotted for Profit Before Tax (PBT)?
(a) 230
(b) 430
(c) 440
(d) 540
(e) 340
13) Which ministry hailed the team of the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) of NCRB for winning the Gold Award under Excellence in Government?
(a) Home affairs
(b) Corporate affairs
(c) Education Ministry
(d) Railway ministry
(e) Rural Ministry
14) When is World Organ Donation Day celebrated every year?
(a) August 12
(b) August 14
(c) August 15
(d) August 16
(e) August 13
15) International Lefthanders Day 2023 is the _______ edition which is celebrated on August 13.
(a) 31
(b) 32
(c) 30
(d) 33
(e) 34
Answers :
1) Answer: E
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to increase the transaction payment limit from Rs. 200 to Rs. 500 for UPI Litein offline mode to promote digital transactions.However, the overall limit of small-value digital transactions is kept unchanged at 2,000 rupees.Earlier, a limit of Rs 200 per transaction and an overall limit of Rs 2,000 per payment instrument had been prescribed by the RBI for small-value digital payments in offline mode, including for National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) and UPI Lite.The feature will initially be available in Hindi and English and will be made available in more Indian languages soon.The feature will initially be available in Hindi and English and will be made available in more Indian languages soon.
2) Answer: A
The National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) Kolkata bench has approved National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited’s (NARCL) resolution plan for 2 Srei group companies. NARCL emerged as the winning bidder for the 2 Srei group firms — Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd (SIFL) and Srei Equipment Finance Ltd (SEFL) through an insolvency resolution process in February, 2023.The NCLT has orally pronounced an order on August 11, 2023 approving the resolution plan submitted by NARCL with respect to the corporate insolvency resolution process of the companies.The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) was incorporated in July 2021 as a ‘bad bank’ to help dispose of the stressed assets of commercial banks. NARCL is the name of the asset reconstruction company (ARC) incorporated to take over and dispose of the stressed assets of commercial banks. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have 51% ownership of NARCL.
3) Answer: C
India’s only profitable multi-segment fintech operating at scale with a banking license, Airtel Payments Bank, becomes the 1st Indian Bank to launch eco-friendly debit cards for its new and existing customers with a savings bank account.The launch comes in alignment with the Bank’s commitment to sustainability and promoting eco-friendly practices within the financial sector.Every batch of 50,000 cards produced, will lead to a substantial reduction of 350 kgs of carbon emissions compared to the conventional PVC cards commonly used in the market.Moreover, the r-PVC cards’ production will result in a 43% decrease in hydrocarbon usage, effectively reducing petroleum consumption during manufacturing. The Bank’s forward-thinking approach will also contribute to water conservation, saving an impressive 6.6 million litres of water per batch of r-PVC cards.
4) Answer: B
The government has disbursed 2,900 crore rupees till March 2023 under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) Rajesh Kumar Singh said that the government is expected to disburse about 13 thousand crore rupees to eligible firms seeking benefits under the scheme and in this regard an exercise is going on to tweak the scheme for those sectors which have not yet picked up well. Mr Singh said that the disbursal number will be significantly increased from the current year onwards. The scheme was announced in 2021 for 14 sectors including telecommunication, white goods, textiles, manufacturing of medical devices, automobiles, drones and Pharma with an outlay of 1.97 lakh crore rupees.
5) Answer: B
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation, development projects in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. The projects include laying the foundation stone of Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial to be constructed at a cost of more than Rs 100 crores, two road projects to be developed at a cost of more than Rs 1580 crores and dedicating to the nation doubling of Kota-Bina rail route to the nation developed at a cost of more than Rs 2475 crores.
6) Answer: B
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah performed the Bhumi Pujan and laid the foundation stone of the IFFCO Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant at Gandhidham, Gujarat. On this occasion, several dignitaries including the Chairman, of IFFCO, Shri Dileep Sanghani, were also present. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has set a target of making 15 crore farmers of the country prosperous with the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samridhi’ by forming the Ministry of Cooperation. The upcoming plant at Gandhidham would produce more than IFFCO’s existing plant producing 3 million tonnes of DAP.
7) Answer: A
The exhibition titled Women In Focus: Visualizing Feminine Constructs in Indian Art was inaugurated by Smt MeenakshiLekhi, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, at the National Museum. The exhibition will remain open for public viewing from August 12, 2023, onwards at Ajanta Hall, First Floor, National Museum, Delhi.This exhibition focuses on examining the multifaceted traditional notions of Power, Patronage, and Piety through the lens of femininity. These three constructs have been traditionally associated with masculinity in the well-worn grooves of religious and historic discourses. This exhibition presents transcultural notions of Indian art and history representing ‘the female voice’.
8) Answer: A
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).An amount of approx Rs. 15 crores was disbursed to one lakh apprentices by the Minister marking the launch of DBT in NAPS.A total of 25 lakh youth have been engaged as apprentices since the inception of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme in 2016, till 31st July 2023. Around 2.6 lakh Apprentices have completed training in FY 23-24.
9) Answer: A
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) CEO Ms. Anita Shah Akella launched two Investor Awareness Vans titled “Niveshak Sarathi”, from IEPFA’s headquarters as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, aligning with the theme “From Unawareness to Financial Independence.” This strategic initiative aims to disseminate crucial financial education and raise awareness against fraudulent schemes across the Delhi NCR region. These specially equipped vans are equipped with a TV screen running “Hisab Ki Kitab,” a series of investor awareness movies meticulously developed by IEPFA.
10) Answer: C
The bilateral trade between India and Angola has grown from 2.14 billion dollars in 2020-21 to 4.22 billion dollars during 2022-23. India is also the third largest trading partner of Angola sharing about 10 percent of Angola’s external trade. During the first India-Angloa Inaugural Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Luanda two sides carried out a comprehensive review of the existing bilateral relations. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Detailed talks were held on available opportunities for enhanced cooperation in the fields of rough diamonds trade, agriculture, food processing and defence cooperation. It also includes India’s offer of a Line of Credit of 100 million dollars to Angola for defence procurement.
11) Answer: B
In Ladakh, the State Tourism Department is organising an Awareness-cum-Cleanliness Drive under Mission Travel for Life and Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign at Holiyal Drass in collaboration with Roots Ladakh, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department (RD&PRD), WildLife Department, Education Department and local women Self Help Groups.The awareness programme focuses on the importance of wildlife, forests and the promotion of eco-friendly tourism. However, the region is also facing an acute issue of Human-Wildlife conflict.Villagers are also being encouraged to hoist the National Flag at their houses from the 13th to the 15th of August under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign organised by the Department.
12) Answer: C
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA), a Mini Ratna (Category – I) Government of India enterprise under the administrative control of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has achieved a remarkable milestone with an all-time high Quarterly Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 295 crores and Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 440 crores in the 1st Quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24.This achievement marks a notable growth of 30% and 29% respectively, compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year 2022-23.
13) Answer: A
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the team of National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) of NCRB for winning the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation Category-1 of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) makes its mark as the shining example of efficient governance as it wins DAPRG’s gold award in Category-1. The award for its excellence in delivering e-governance is a recognition of the dedication the entire NAFIS team has put into creating a fool-proof fingerprint identification system, in pursuit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of a secure India.
14) Answer: E
Every year World Organ Donation Day is celebrated on the 13th of August to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage people to donate their organs after death.World Organ Donation Day 2023 theme is “Step up to volunteer; need more organ donors to fill the lacunae”.World Organ Donation Day was first observed in 2005. The first organ donation was performed in 1954, when Ronald Lee Herrick donated his kidney to his twin brother. The surgery was a success and the brother lived for 8 years with the donated kidney.
15) Answer: A
International Lefthanders Day 2023 is the 31st annual lefthanders day celebrated on the 13th of August every year worldwide.The theme for International Lefthanders Day 2023 is “Left Handers in Sports.”In the year 1990, the Left-Handers Club was established to promote research in lefthand usage and the evolution of new left-handed items. This club also keeps members from all over the world in touch with new developments. The Left-Handers Club launched International Lefthanders Day as an annual event on the 13th of August, 1992. That day, lefthanders around the world can celebrate their uniqueness and create awareness in the public about the strength and weakness of being left-handed.