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Which bank recently concluded a successful issuance of $1 billion through a Syndicated Social Loan for the domestic ESG financing market?

A. ICICI Bank

B. HDFC Bank

C. Axis Bank

D. State Bank of India

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D. State Bank of India


The State Bank of India, in response to the growing demand in the domestic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) financing market, secured $1 billion through a Syndicated Social Loan. The issuance comprised $750 million, with an additional $250 million as a green shoe option, as disclosed in the regulatory filing made by SBI.

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Which company collaborated with Reliance Jio to establish a 5G Innovation Lab?

A. Samsung

B. OnePlus India

C. Apple

D. Xiaomi

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Who secured her first global table tennis title at WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA?

A. Lily Zhang

B. Serena Williams

C. Simona Halep

D. Sreeja Akula

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On which date is National Tourism Day 2024 observed?

A. January 20

B. January 25

C. February 1

D. February 10

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Which two companies have partnered with ITC to help Indian tobacco farmers combat climate-related challenges?

A. Skymet and IBM

B. Skymet and Accenture

C. Wipro and Skymet

D. Microsoft and Skymet

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Which bank has formed a digital co-lending partnership with Clix Capital on the Yubi Co.lend Platform for lending to India's MSME sector?

A. Karnataka Bank

B. Indian Overseas Bank

C. IndusInd Bank

D. Federal Bank

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In which basin did ONGC commence the first oil production from the deep-water KG-DWN 98/2 Block?

A. Krishna Godavari basin

B. Cauvery River basin

C. Yamuna River basin

D. Ganges River basin

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Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation?

A. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi

B. Harini Patel

C. Anil Sharma

D. Rahul Singhania

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Which country successfully launched the Long March-11 carrier rocket?

A. China

B. Russia

C. United States

D. Japan

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What is the specific focus of the Yogyasree social welfare scheme introduced by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee?

A. Promoting yoga and wellness

B. Healthcare Facilities

C. Providing scholarships for education abroad

D. Targeting entrance and competitive examinations

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Which group is the primary target beneficiary of the Assam government's Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA)?

A. Urban women

B. Tribal Communities

C. Rural women

D. Senior Citizens

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Which country is set to become the world's largest producer of lentils during the 2023-24 crop years?

A. Australia

B. Russia

C. Cannada

D. India

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Which country received 40,000 litres of Malathion from India to combat locusts?

A. Afghanistan

B. Iran

C. Pakistan

D. Nepal

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Where was India's Largest Electrolyser End Fuel Cell-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project inaugurated by THDC India Limited on the 75th Republic Day?

A. Varanasi

B. Rishikesh

C. Bhubaneswar

D. Haridwar

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When is Parakram Diwas observed?

A. January 23

B. January 31

C. January 1

D. February 15

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Which company successfully launched the Ax-3 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) with the first Turkish astronaut onboard?

A. NASA

B. SpaceX

C. CNSA

D. European Space Agency

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Who has recently achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first woman with a $100 billion fortune, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index?

A. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers

B. Mary Johnson

C. Elena Rodriguez

D. Sophia Wang

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Which Indian bank is actively pursuing expansion into Singapore by applying for a banking license?

A. ICICI Bank

B. Axis Bank

C. HDFC Bank

D. IndusInd Bank

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Which city recently became the first in India to develop a 3D urban spatial digital twin?

A. Gandhinagar

B. New Delhi

C. Bengaluru

D. Varanasi

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Where is the inauguration ceremony of the 'Samavesha' project by I-STEM scheduled to take place?

A. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

B. Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru

C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

D. Office of Principal Scientific Advisor

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According to the 2024 Global 500 IT Services Ranking by Brand Finance, which company is rated as the second most valuable IT services brand in the world?

A. Tata Consultancy Services

B. IBM

C. Accenture

D. Infosys

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Which country recently conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system?

A. China

B. Russia

C. Iran

D. North Korea

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Who has been appointed as Indias ambassador to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva?

A. Rajesh Kumar Singh

B. Senthil Pandian C

C. Anjali Sharma

D. Prakash Verma

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Where did the International Camel Festival recently kick-off, showcasing a celebration of folk culture with traditional songs, dances, and decorated camels?

A. Jaipur, Uttar Pradesh

B. Ahmedabad, Gujarat

C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

D. Bikaner, Rajasthan

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In the 2024 Global Firepower Military Strength Rankings, which position did India claim?

A. Fifth

B. Second

C. Fourth

D. Sixth

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Which state government partnered with IndoSpace for a Rs 2000 crore investment in industrial real estate?

A. Karnataka

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Gujarat

D. Maharashtra

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INOX Air Products signed an MoU with which Indian state government for a $3 Billion Green Ammonia Plant?

A. Karnataka

B. Gujarat

C. Tamil Nadu

D. Maharashtra

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What is the projected global unemployment rate for the year 2024, as indicated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

A. 4.8%

B. 5.0%

C. 5.2%

D. 5.5%

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Which Indian institute has partnered with Altair to inaugurate the eMobility Simulation Lab, becoming a hub for advanced research and training in the field of eMobility?

A. IIT Delhi

B. IIT Bombay

C. IIT Kanpur

D. IIT Madras

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Who is the first woman to win the Best Environment Officer Award in the sugar industry?

A. Radhika Gupta

B. Deepa Bhandare

C. Sneha Sharma

D. Anjali Deshmukh

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Whose upcoming book, Four Stars to Destiny, provides undisclosed details of high-level decision-making during the 2020 China Border Crisis?

A. J.J.Singh

B. Surendra Nath

C. MM Naravane

D. Vijay Kumar Singh