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Which regulatory body in India has authorized insurance companies' bond holdings in former HDFC to be treated as 'housing and infrastructure' investments until maturity?

A. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

B. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

C. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

D. Ministry of Finance

Correct Answer :

A. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)


IRDAI has granted permission for insurance companies to classify their bond holdings in HDFC as 'housing and infrastructure' investments until they mature.

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Who is the author of the book Monsoon: A Poem of Love and Longing?

A. Amitav Ghosh

B. Arundhati Roy

C. Abhay Kumar

D. Vikram Seth

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When is National Small Industry Day observed in India?

A. August 29

B. August 30

C. August 28

D. August 23

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Which institution became India's first carbon-negative garrison or military formation?

A. Defence Services Staff College (DSSC)

B. National Defence Academy (NDA)

C. Indian Military Academy (IMA)

D. College of Military Engineering (CME)

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The Reserve Bank of India has granted its approval for the amalgamation of which of the following banks with The Jalgaon Peoples Co-operative Bank?

A. Cosmos Co-operative Bank

B. Saraswat Co-operative Bank

C. Akola Merchant Co-operative Bank

D. TJSB Co-operative Bank

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Which Indian state has its Legislative Assembly recently passed a resolution to change its name?

A. Kerala

B. Karnataka

C. Maharashtra

D. Tamil Nadu

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When is World Organ Donation Day 2023 celebrated?

A. June 3

B. July 15

C. August 13

D. September 23

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When is World Biofuel Day observed annually?

A. August 04

B. August 07

C. August 08

D. August 10

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Which of the following categories of workers were included in the first phase of the expanded Odisha Unorganised Workers Social Security Board (OUWSSB)?

A. Street vendors, small traders, domestic workers

B. Railway potters, restaurant workers, vegetable vendors

C. Photographers and videographers, assistants in grocery shops

D. Tour guides, musicians, painters

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What concept, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the Coimbatore Smart City Mission implementing?

A. Wealth by Cleaning

B. Waste to wealth

C. Green Revolution

D. Clean India Initiative

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Which state has the highest elephant population in India?

A. Assam

B. Kerala

C. Karnataka

D. Tamil Nadu

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What significant achievement has recently been recorded at the Assam State Zoo?

A. Breeding of snow leopards

B. Successful rehabilitation of injured tigers

C. Breeding of Himalayan Vulture in captivity

D. Establishment of a new panda exhibit

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Who flagged off the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' motorcycle rally as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative on Independence Day 2023?

A. Droupadi Murmu

B. Narendra Modi

C. Jagdeep Dhankhar

D. Amit Shah

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Which government enterprise achieved an all-time high Quarterly Profit After Tax and Profit Before Tax in the 1st Quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24?

A. Earth System Science Organization

B. National Fertilizers Limited

C. Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals

D. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.

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What mode of settlement has been announced for trade between India and Malaysia?

A. US Dollar (USD)

B. Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

C. Indian Rupee (INR)

D. Euro (EUR)

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What is the objective of the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme announced by the Indian government?

A. To offer healthcare services to 2 crore women

B. To provide 10 Lakhs rupees to 2 crore women

C. To provide 2 lakhs rupees to 2 crore women

D. To provide skill training to 2 crore women

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What is the total approximate value of the pending crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) according to data released in August 2023?

A. Rs. 1,532.50 crore

B. Rs. 2,716.10 crore

C. Rs. 3,924.75 crore

D. Rs. 4,635.20 crore

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What was the percentage increase in the FAO All Rice Price Index during July, compared to the preceding month?

A. 1.5%

B. 2.8%

C. 5.2%

D. 7.6%

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What regulatory measures have been taken by RBI in response to the delayed reporting of overseas investments?

A. Increasing interest rates

B. Reducing taxes

C. Ceasing outward remittances

D. Providing subsidies

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Which of the following banks has partnered with Marriott Bonvoy, to unveil Marriott's first Credit Card?

A. Canara Bank

B. AXIS Bank

C. ICICI Bank

D. HDFC Bank

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Which cricketer reversed his decision to retire from One Day Internationals in cricket recently?

A. Ben Stokes

B. Jonny Bairstow

C. Joe Root

D. Steve Smith

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Who is India's first female charge d'affaires in Pakistan?

A. Suresh Kumar

B. Geetika Srivastava

C. Meenakshi Lekhi

D. Preeti Saran

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Which Oscar-winning American director recently passed away at the age of 87?

A. Martin Scorsese

B. Steven Spielberg

C. Quentin Tarantino

D. William Friedkin

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Who recently became the first-ever Indian to win an individual World Title at the World Archery Championships?

A. Rakhi Sharma

B. Deepika Kumari

C. Savita Rathi

D. Aditi Swami

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Which of the following films has received the Best Feature Film Award at the 69th National Film Awards?

A. Pushpa

B. RRR

C. The Nambi Effect

D. Gangubai Kathiawadia

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Which country is the source of the air-launched Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles received by the Indian Air Force?

A. India

B. Russia

C. Israel

D. United States

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Where is Chokuwa rice grown?

A. Assam

B. Arunachal Pradesh

C. Meghalaya

D. Nagaland

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Where is the World Athletics Championships 2023 taking place?

A. Tokyo, Japan

B. Budapest, Hungary

C. Paris, France

D. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Which organization has partnered with the Government of Telangana to infuse the Ethics of AI into artificial intelligence systems?

A. IBM

B. Google

C. UNESCO

D. Microsoft

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The guidance robot unveiled by the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophets Mosque is primarily designed to assist which one?

A. Researchers in AI

B. Tourists at the mosque

C. Pilgrims and Umrah performers

D. Mosque maintenance staff

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What initiative was unveiled by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to educate passengers about reducing carbon emissions?

A. Green Metro Project

B. CarbonLite Metro Travel

C. Eco-Friendly Commute Campaign

D. Pollution-Free Metro Initiative