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Question 1 of 10
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Who is appointed as the new prime minister of Portugal ?
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Explanation – Portugal President Anibal Cavaco Silva has appointed Goa-origin Antonio Costa as the new prime minister after the government formed following the October 4 election
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Explanation – Portugal President Anibal Cavaco Silva has appointed Goa-origin Antonio Costa as the new prime minister after the government formed following the October 4 election
Question 2 of 10
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Category: General Awareness
R stands for _______ in CDR.
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Explanation: Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) mechanism is a mechanism under which financial institutions and banks come together to restructure the debt of companies facing financial difficulties due to internal or external factors, in order to provide timely support to such companies.
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Explanation: Corporate Debt Restructuring (CDR) mechanism is a mechanism under which financial institutions and banks come together to restructure the debt of companies facing financial difficulties due to internal or external factors, in order to provide timely support to such companies.
Question 3 of 10
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Category: General Awareness
Which bank is the first bank to issue Masala bonds?
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Explanation: Masala bonds are rupee-denominated borrowings by Indian entities in overseas markets. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, last November, issued bond to fund infrastructure projects in India. These bonds were listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). IFC then named them Masala bonds to give a local flavour by calling to mind Indian culture and cuisine.
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Explanation: Masala bonds are rupee-denominated borrowings by Indian entities in overseas markets. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, last November, issued bond to fund infrastructure projects in India. These bonds were listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). IFC then named them Masala bonds to give a local flavour by calling to mind Indian culture and cuisine.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
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Category: General Awareness
Tirora (TPP) Thermal Power Plants (TPP) located at________
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Explanation –
Tiroda Thermal Power Station is a coal-based thermal power plant located at Tirora in Gondia district, Maharashtra. The power plant is operated by the Adani Power.
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Tiroda Thermal Power Station is a coal-based thermal power plant located at Tirora in Gondia district, Maharashtra. The power plant is operated by the Adani Power.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
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Category: General Awareness
Which country has sent first uranium consignment of 250 tonnes to India for its nuclear power reactors ?
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Canada has sent the first uranium consignment of 250 tonnes to India for its nuclear power reactors, over two years after the civil nuclear deal signed between the two countries came into force.
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Canada has sent the first uranium consignment of 250 tonnes to India for its nuclear power reactors, over two years after the civil nuclear deal signed between the two countries came into force.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
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Category: General Awareness
8th edition of a bilateral exercise between the Indian and Russian navies “INDRA NAVY” initiated at which place ?
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Explanation – The eighth edition of India-Russia joint naval exercise, ‘INDRA NAVY-15’, has begun in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is being conducted in the Bay of Bengal
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Explanation – The eighth edition of India-Russia joint naval exercise, ‘INDRA NAVY-15’, has begun in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is being conducted in the Bay of Bengal
Question 7 of 10
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Who invented the air conditioners first in 1902 ?
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In 1902, the first modern electrical air conditioning unit was invented by Willis Carrier in Buffalo, New York. After graduating from Cornell University, Carrier found a job at the Buffalo Forge Company.
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In 1902, the first modern electrical air conditioning unit was invented by Willis Carrier in Buffalo, New York. After graduating from Cornell University, Carrier found a job at the Buffalo Forge Company.
Question 8 of 10
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Category: General Awareness
Under PM’s Awas Yojana (Urban), Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation accredited construction of 81,757 houses in 7 states. What is the outlay of project ?
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Explanation – In a bid to benefit urban poor under the PM’s Awas Yojana (Urban), Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation accredited construction of 81,757 houses for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in urban areas in 7 states with project outlay of Rs. 4, 076 cr.
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Explanation – In a bid to benefit urban poor under the PM’s Awas Yojana (Urban), Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation accredited construction of 81,757 houses for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in urban areas in 7 states with project outlay of Rs. 4, 076 cr.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
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Category: General Awareness
Which the following India’s cueist has won IBSF World Snooker Championship for 15 times in the best-of-15 final at Hurghada in Egypt ?
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Explanation – India’s most successful cueist Pankaj Advani on Saturday added another feather in his cap by winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship after battling past his Chinese opponent Zhua Xintong in the final to take his world title count to 15.
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Explanation – India’s most successful cueist Pankaj Advani on Saturday added another feather in his cap by winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship after battling past his Chinese opponent Zhua Xintong in the final to take his world title count to 15.
Question 10 of 10
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Category: General Awareness
Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world.It is located in ……………..
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Explanation – Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. This fresh-water lake is located northeast of the Kangchenjunga range in Sikkim.
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Explanation – Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. This fresh-water lake is located northeast of the Kangchenjunga range in Sikkim.
