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1. Dharma Chakra Day was celebrated by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of Ministry of Culture on?
A.6th July
B.4th July
C.5th July
D.7th July

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Correct Answer: B. [4th July]

Explanation:
Dharma Chakra Day was celebrated by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of Ministry of Culture on 4th July.

2. DCGI approved the launch of Mylan Pharma to launch ________, a generic version of Gilead Sciences' COVID-19 anti-viral in the country.
A.Resdim-2 A
B.Resdir
C.Desrem
D.Cytosidin-A

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Correct Answer: C. [Desrem]

Explanation:
Pharma major Mylan received approval for its remdesivir from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). The company will launch a generic version of Gilead Sciences' COVID-19 anti-viral in the country at Rs.4,800 for 100 mg/vial.

3. With which company CBSE partnered to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Augmented Reality for students and educators?
A.Google
B.Apple
C.Twitter
D.Facebook

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Correct Answer: D. [Facebook]

Explanation:
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' made an announcement on the partnership of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Facebook to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Online well-being and Augmented Reality (AR) for students and educators.As part of the collaboration, Facebook will support CBSE in its first-ever initiative to introduce AR as a curriculum.

4. Which international organisation has released the report titled 'COVID-19 and Tourism'?
A.UNIDO
B.UNCTAD
C.UNWTO
D.UNFPA

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Correct Answer: B. [UNCTAD]

Explanation:
The United Nation's trade and development body, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) has recently released a report 'COVID-19 and Tourism'.
As per the report, the world’s tourism sector could lose at least USD 1.2 trillion or 1.5% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). If the break in international tourism lasts for 8 months, the loss could rise to USD 2.2 trillion or 2.8% of the global GDP.

5. Which state government has launched Balaram Scheme to provide agricultural credit to landless farmers across the state?
A.Odisha
B.West Bengal
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Uttarakhand

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Correct Answer: A. [Odisha]

Explanation:
The Odisha government has launched a scheme to provide agricultural credit to landless farmers across the state. This is the 'first' such targeted scheme for landless farmers in India.
Under the 'Balaram' scheme the state will provide agriculture credit worth Rs 1,040 crore to 7 lakh landless farmers in the next two years.

6. Which Mutual Fund House manages the Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)?
A.ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
B.Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
C.SBI Mutual Fund
D.Edelweiss Mutual Fund

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Correct Answer: D. [Edelweiss Mutual Fund]

Explanation:
Edelweiss Asset Management Company manages the Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). It has formally launched the second series of the ETF.
During December 2019, it had launched the first series. With this tranche, the fund house seeks to raise up to Rs 14,000 crore from retail and institutional investors. Bharat Bond ETFs invest in AAA-rated papers of public sector companies (CPSEs and PSEs).

7. In which country the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2021 was scheduled to be held which is now cancelled by it due to COVID-19?
A.Argentina
B.Philippines
C.New Zealand
D.Sweden

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Correct Answer: C. [New Zealand]

Explanation:
New Zealand has cancelled the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This summit to be held in Auckland, New Zealand.

8. Indian Railways aims to transform itself as 'Net Zero' Carbon Emission Mass Transportation Network by _________.
A.2035
B.2030
C.2031
D.2025

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Correct Answer: B. [2030]

Explanation:
Indian Railways in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a project of 1.7 MWp at Bina, Madhya Pradesh, which is a first of its kind project in the world. The move by the Indian Railways is to transform itself as 'Net Zero' Carbon Emission Mass Transportation Network by 2030.

9. Find the bank which partnered with Mastercard to facilitate real-time domestic & cross-border payments & remittances through 'Mastercard Send'.
A.IndusInd Bank
B.ICICI Bank
C.CSB Bank
D.SBM Bank

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Correct Answer: D. [SBM Bank]

Explanation:
SBM Bank India has partnered with Mastercard to enable its customers to make real-time domestic & cross-border payments(Business to Consumer- B2C) and remittances quickly and efficiently through 'Mastercard Send'. This partnership allows the bank’s customer base to offer quick, convenient and secure payments experiences.

10. ________ government has launched an e-learning portal name as "Learning through E-Resources Made Accessible for Delhi (LEAD)".
A.Chandigarh
B.Delhi
C.Jammu and Kashmir
D.Ladakh

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Correct Answer: B. [Delhi]

Explanation:
Delhi Government has launched an e-learning portal name as "Learning through E-Resources Made Accessible for Delhi (LEAD)".

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