1. As per Ministry of Finance data, enrollments under Atal Pension Yojana crossed how much mark?
Answers With Explanation : (A) The government has said that the total enrolments under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed the 3.30 crore mark till 25th of August, 2021. The Ministry of Finance said that more than 28 lakh subscribers were enrolled in APY in the first five months of current fiscal.
2. Which state government has partnered with Marut Drones, to launch a drone-based afforestation project, named ‘Hara Bhara’?
Answers With Explanation : (C) The Telangana government has partnered with Marut Drones, a Hyderabad-based drone technology startup, to launch a drone-based afforestation project, named ‘Hara Bhara’.
3. Recently Indian Navy handed over two medical oxygen plants to which country?
Answers With Explanation : (A) Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Savitri delivered two Mobile Oxygen Plants (MOP) to the government of Bangladesh to support its effort to fight the COVID 19 pandemic.
4. Recently India launched soft skills training programme for women entrepreneurs in which country?
Answers With Explanation : (A) The High Commission of India in association with the ICT Ministry of Bangladesh and Women & E-commerce and SilkOak global limited launched an year long soft skills training programme in Dhaka.
5. As per finance ministry data,the GST collection for August 2021 fell to how much amount?
Answers With Explanation : (D) The Goods and Services Tax collection for the month of August fell to Rs 1,12,020 crore from Rs 1.16 lakh crore in July, data released by the finance ministry showed.
6. How much amount of loan was extended by India to Africa to develop critical infrastructure required for the revival of Africa’s economies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Answers With Explanation : (D) Africa Finance Corporation (AF(C), the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, has received a US$100 million credit line from the Export-Import Bank of India(India Exim Bank) to develop critical infrastructure required for the revival of Africa’s economies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
7. Which country hosted the 8th Meeting of Agriculture Experts of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTE(C) Countries virtually?
Answers With Explanation : (B) India hosted the 8th Meeting of Agriculture Experts of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTE(C) Countries virtually. Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research chaired the daylong meeting.
8. Which country to partner with Bitt Inc to launch ‘eNaira’ digital currency?
Answers With Explanation : (B) Nigeria will work with Bitt Inc as a technical partner in its bid to launch its own cryptocurrency, the “eNaira“, the Central Bank said. eNaira is expected to be unveiled before the end of 2021.
9. Which company partnered with Indian Mortgage Guarantee Corporation for mortgage guarantee-backed home loans?
Answers With Explanation : (D) India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMG(C), India’s leading mortgage guarantee company, has announced its partnership with Clix Housing Finance Limited (Clix HFL) to offer innovative Mortgage Guarantee backed home loan products for salaried and non-salaried customers in the affordable housing segment.
10. Which bank has tied up with BharatPe to expand its merchant acquiring business in the country?
Answers With Explanation : (A) Private sector lender Axis Bank has tied up with BharatPe to expand its merchant acquiring business in the country.
