Name the new Prime Minister’s scheme launched by the government for mentoring Young Authors’.
  1. LAKSHYA
  2. YUVA
  3. GURU
  4. UNNATI
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YUVA. The Department of Higher Education under Ministry of Education, has launched a new initiative called ‘YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors’. YUVA stands for Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors.
What amount of monetary penalty have been imposed by RBI on the HDFC Bank?
  1. Rs 10 crore
  2. Rs 7 crore
  3. Rs 2 crore
  4. Rs 15 crore
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Rs 10 crore. The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a fine of Rs 10 crore on HDFC Bank for deficiencies in regulatory compliance found in the auto loan portfolio of the bank. As per the RBI, HDFC Bank has violated the provisions of section 6(2) and section 8 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Which of the following entity launched the ‘Young Warrior movement’ to engage 5 million young people to fight against Covid-19?
  1. Indian Airforce
  2. IDRO
  3. DRDO
  4. CBSE
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CBSE. CBSE launched a nationwide Young Warrior movement to engage 5 million young people to fight against Covid-19. This movement is expected to impact 50 million people.
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed every year on ________.
  1. 29 May
  2. 30 May
  3. 1 June
  4. 31 May
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31 May. World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed every year on 31 May, globally to inform the public on the dangers of using tobacco and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.
Who among the following has won the gold medal in the 75kg Women's Middle category final at the Asian Boxing Championships?
  1. Ritu Phogat
  2. Mavluda Movlonova
  3. Pooja Rani
  4. Mary Kom
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Pooja Rani. Pooja Rani won the gold medal in the 75kg Women's Middle category final at the Asian Boxing Championships. She defeated Mavluda Movlonova in the gold medal clash.
Who has been given additional charge of Director General of National Investigation Agency?
  1. Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
  2. Kuldeep Singh
  3. Sarda Nand Singh
  4. YC Modi
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Kuldeep Singh. Director-General of Central Reserve Police Force, Kuldiep Singh has been given additional charge of Director General of National Investigation Agency, NIA.
Name the author of the book titled "Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020".
  1. Jhumpa Lahiri
  2. Vikram Seth
  3. Salman Rushdie
  4. Arundhati Roy
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Salman Rushdie. A book titled "Languages of Truth: Essays 2003-2020" authored by Salman Rushdie. In his new book, Rushdie attempts to perform a defensive castling move.
PM Modi announces _______ PM CARES Fund for kids orphaned due to COVID-19.
  1. Rs 10 Lakh
  2. Rs 15 Lakh
  3. Rs 25 Lakh
  4. Rs 20 Lakh
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Rs 10 Lakh. PM Modi announces Rs 10 Lakh PM CARES Fund for kids orphaned due to COVID-19.
Who is the head of a group of ministers to consider Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemptions on a range of Covid-19 essentials?
  1. Nitin Bhai Patel
  2. Ajit Pawar
  3. KN Balagopal
  4. Conrad K Sangma
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Conrad K Sangma. An eight-member ministerial panel under the Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma to consider Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemptions on a range of Covid-19 essentials such as vaccines, drugs, testing kits and ventilators.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the IPL 2021 Phase 2 will be held in the _________.
  1. Australia
  2. United Kingdom
  3. UAE
  4. Sri Lanka
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UAE. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the IPL 2021 Phase 2 will be held in the UAE during the September-October window.