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- Name the company that recently (in Aug ‘22) signed MoUs with Assam, Manipur & Tripura state governments to promote oil palm cultivation Under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme.
1) Ruchi Soya Industries
2) Adani Wilmar
3) Cargill India
4) Godrej Agrovet
5) 3F IndustriesAnswer-4) Godrej Agrovet
Explanation:
Godrej Agrovet signed three MoU with Assam, Manipur and Tripura state governments for the development and promotion of oil palm cultivation in the region under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme.
i. The MoUs are in line with Godrej Agrovet’s long-term strategy to be the catalyst of India’s oil mission through sustainable growth of oil palm production and doubling of farmers’ income. - Which state government is set to build India’s First Education Township with an idea of ‘Single Entry, Multiple Exit’?
1) Uttar Pradesh
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Karnataka
4) Maharashtra
5) Andhra PradeshAnswer-1) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) is set to build India’s First Education Township with an idea of ‘Single Entry, Multiple Exit’.
i. During a meeting with the representatives of consultancy firm Deloitte India to explore ways to make UP a USD 1 trillion economy, UP’s Chief Minister(CM) Yogi Adityanath directed authorities to prepare a comprehensive action plan for setting up 5 education townships in UP. - As per the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2022, India secured ______ rank with 5 medals (3-Gold & 2-Silver), while _______ tops at the IOAA-2022.
1) 3rd; Iran
2) 5th; Singapore
3) 3rd; United Arab Emirates
4) 5th; Iran
5) 6th; United Arab EmiratesAnswer-1) 3rd; Iran
Explanation:
India came in third at the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2022, which took place from August 14 – 21, 2022 in Kutaisi, Georgia.
i. The IOAA is an annual contest for students in higher secondary education.
ii. India and Singapore were tied for third place by winning five medals, comprising 3 gold &2. Iran’s official team (5 Golds) won the top spot followed by Iran’s Guest team (4 Golds, 1 Silver).
Gold Medalist: Ragav Goyal, Md Sahil Akhtar and Mehul Borad
Silver Medalist: Malay Kedia and Atharva Nilesh Mahajan. - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) that recently (in Aug ‘22) signed a __________ loan agreement with the Government of India to Improve Water Supply & Sanitation in Himachal Pradesh.
1) USD 85.1 million
2) USD 96.3 million
3) USD 76.8 million
4) USD 53.0 million
5) USD 62.6 millionAnswer-2) USD 96.3 million
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 96.3 million (around Rs 769 crores) loan agreement to provide safe drinking water, improve water supply and sanitation in Himachal Pradesh (HP).
i. This project is aligned with the objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission which aims to provide piped water to all rural households by 2024 and also strengthens Jal Shakti Vibhag, an initiative of government of HP and gram panchayat village water and sanitation committees. - Which bank recently (in Aug ‘22) opened its first all-women branch in Kozhikode, Kerala to enhance gender diversity in the banking sector?
1) South Indian Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) HDFC Bank
4) YES Bank
5) ICICI BankAnswer-3) HDFC Bank
Explanation:
HDFC Bank opened its first all-women branch at Cherooty Road, Kozhikode, Kerala (north Kerala region) with an aim to enhance gender diversity in the banking sector.
i. The branch inaugurated by city Corporation Mayor Beena Philip will have 4 women bankers.
ii. With this opening, there are a total of 245 bank branches in Kerala.
About HDFC Bank:
Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Sashidhar Jagdishan
Established – 1994
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra - Name the company that recently (in Aug ‘22) launched the Milligram Reward Programme for its customers & became the first gold loan NBFC to launch such an initiative.
1) Muthoot Finance Limited
2) IDFC First Bank Limited
3) Bajaj Finance Limited
4) Tata Capital Financial Services Limited
5) Aditya Birla Finance LimitedAnswer-1) Muthoot Finance Limited
Explanation:
Muthoot Finance Limited has launched Milligram Reward Programme for its customers where the customers will be rewarded with a certain amount of milligram reward points for transactions with the company.
i. With this launch, Muthoot Finance becomes the first gold loan NBFC (Non-banking Financial Company) to launch such a new reward programme.
ii. The company will offer 20 mg (milligram) of gold with every customer referral transaction with the company and also Rs. 50 crores worth gold (100 kg) is expected to be paid off through the programme annually. - Which company recently (in Aug ‘22) signed an MoU with the NHPC Limited to set up a Solar Equipment Manufacturing Facility?
1) Bharat Dynamics Limited
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) Defence Research and Development Organisation
4) Bharat Electronics Limited
5) Electronics Corporation of India LimitedAnswer-4) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Explanation:
NHPC Limited (formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) signed an MoU with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to set up a large capacity solar equipment manufacturing facility.
i. Under the agreement, the GigaWatt Scale Vertically Integrated solar manufacturing unit will be established.
ii. NHPC is engaged in the construction of 11 projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 7,539 MW. - Identify the personality who will receive the Liberty Medal award in October 2022.
1) Sauli Niinisto
2) Volodymyr Zelensky
3) Nancy Pelosi
4) Kamala Harris
5) Jayshree UllalAnswer-2) Volodymyr Zelensky
Explanation:
The 2022 Liberty Medal is set to be awarded to the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He will be honoured at the National Constitution Centre (NCC), Philadelphia, United States in October 2022.
i. President Zelensky will be honoured with the medal and a prize of USD100,000 to recognize his leadership in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
ii. He was also being the recipient of awards:
The Ronald Reagan Freedom Award 2022
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2022
iii. The Liberty Medal is an annual award by the NCC of the United States (US), established in 1988 to commemorate the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. It was found by the Philadelphia Foundation. - In August 2022, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) approved the amalgamation of ____________ with its parent company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
1) Bharat Shell Limited
2) Bharat Renewable Energy Limited
3) Indraprastha Gas Limited
4) Bharat Petroresources Limited
5) Bharat Gas Resources LimitedAnswer- 5) Bharat Gas Resources Limited (BGRL)
Explanation:
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) approved the amalgamation of Bharat Gas Resources Limited (BGRL) with its parent company Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
i. Bharat Gas Resources Limited (BGRL), incorporated in June 2018, is a wholly owned subsidiary of BPCL for handling the Natural Gas business.
ii. The scheme of amalgamation became effective on 16 August 2022 - When was International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2022 observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN)?
1) 21st August 2022
2) 19th August 2022
3) 23rd August 2022
4) 20th August 2022
5) 22nd August 2022Answer- 3) 23rd August 2022
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2022 was observed across the globe on 23rd August 2022 to abolish the practice of slave trading and to remember the tragedy of the slave trade across the globe during colonial rule.
i. The day was chosen by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
- Name the company that recently (in Aug ‘22) signed MoUs with Assam, Manipur & Tripura state governments to promote oil palm cultivation Under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) scheme.
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