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Which bank Card raised Rs. 700 crore from banks and financial institutions to grow above industry average?
Options- A. SBI Card
- B. Kotak Mahindra Bank Card
- C. Yes Bank Card
- D. Dena Bank Card
- Correct Answer
- SBI Card
ExplanationSBI Card raised Rs. 700 crore from various financial institutions including its parent SBI (State Bank of India) in the 2nd half of FY19 (Financial Year) to grow above the industry average. SBI Cards and Payment Services Pvt. Ltd (SBI Card) raised Rs. 100 crore from ICICI Securities Primary Dealership Ltd, Rs. 250 crore from State Bank of India and Rs. 50 crore each from Canara Bank and Axis Bank by issuing NCDs (Non Convertible Debentures) at 9.15% coupon. SBI Card also raised additional Rs. 250 crore from Axis Bank through a coupon of 9.55%. The Rs. 700 crore fundraise is part of SBI Card's plan to raise Rs. 1,500 crore in a few tranches. - 1. Which country attends OIC Meet for 1st Time in Abu Dhabi?
Options- A. Brazil
- B. Germany
- C. Singapore
- D. India Discuss
- 2. Name the world's rarest giant softshell turtle that passed away in Suzhou Zoo,China.
Options- A. Yangtze
- B. Iberian
- C. Coahuilan
- D. Alpaca Discuss
- 3. Name the initiative launched by Microsoft to preserve traditional weaving forms in India.
Options- A. Weavedraft
- B. WeaveIt
- C. Antaran
- D. ReWeave Discuss
- 4. Recently with which state governemet Renault Nissan settles tax dispute?
Options- A. Tamil Nadu
- B. Kerala
- C. Andra Pradesh
- D. Haryana Discuss
- 5. Name the author of the book titled 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' who was recently appointed as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.
Options- A. Salman Rushdie
- B. Douglas Adams
- C. Julian Barnes
- D. Neil Gaiman Discuss
- 6. The book "The man who could never say No" has been authored by whom?
Options- A. N N Saxena
- B. Vikram Seth
- C. S Muthiah
- D. Gopalkrishna Gandhi Discuss
- 7. Which movie has won the Best Film award in the 64th National Awards-2017?
Options- A. Rustom
- B. Ventilator
- C. Kasaav
- D. Neerja Discuss
- 8. Which of the following initiation of the Rotary Club of Madras North provides sanitary napkins to the students?
Options- A. Project Suvidha
- B. Project Puthuyugam
- C. Project Sangini
- D. Project Kannamma Discuss
- 9. Which team won the Women's World Twenty20 title?
Options- A. West Indies
- B. Australia
- C. England
- D. New Zealand Discuss
- 10. With whom Indian Army signed an MoU to build tunnels on China, Pakistan borders?
Options- A. NTPC
- B. ONGC
- C. NHPC
- D. THDC Ltd Discuss
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Correct Answer: India
Explanation:
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has been invited to deliver an address at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi. This is the first time that a leader of the non-Muslim country has been invited to the OIC conference. Ms Swaraj will be the Guest of Honour and address the inaugural plenary of the 46th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC on the 1st and 2nd of March.
Correct Answer: Yangtze
Explanation:
The last known female member of Yangtze giant softshell turtle, 90 years old, died in Suzhou Zoo, China. Now, there are only three left in the world. The Wildlife Conservations Society (WCS) declares the Yangtze giant softshell turtle the world's most critically endangered turtle species. One male Yangtze giant softshell turtle lives in Suzhou Zoo and the other two in Vietnam.
Correct Answer: ReWeave
Explanation:
Microsoft's Project 'ReWeave' will help to preserve traditional weaving forms by upskilling workers, designing and marketing products, and creating sustainable livelihood options. Tata Trusts' initiative, Antaran's main objective is to rejuvenate ailing handloom clusters through an end-to-end programme that would help artisans to become designers and entrepreneurs.
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The tax dispute between the government of Tamil Nadu and the Renault Nissan Alliance India before the Madras High Court is in settlement talks stage and chances are that it will be settled outside the court, according to representatives of both the sides.
Correct Answer: Neil Gaiman
Correct Answer: S Muthiah
Correct Answer: Kasaav
Correct Answer: Project Kannamma
Explanation:
Project Kannamma is the initiative of the Rotary Club of Madras North to provide sanitary napkins to the students. It was started in August of 2018 by providing free, biodegradable sanitary napkins to 82 students at the Government High School in Uthandi of Tamil Nadu. The sanitary napkins are provided by the Irula Tribal Women's Welfare Society (ITWWS). The project is also supporting the livelihood of the Irula Tribal Women. the group sells 15,000 pads per month, it can sustain the families of 12 tribal women.
Correct Answer: Australia
Explanation:
Australia clinched Women's World Twenty20 title as they attained an easy win over England in the final of the Women's World T20 tournament. This is Australia's 4th title win at Women's World T20 in 6 editions of the tournament. The Southern Stars have won the trophy previously in 2010, 2012 and 2014. West Indies hosted the event.
Correct Answer: NHPC
Explanation:
Recently, Indian Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited, to build four underground tunnels along China and Pakistan borders for storage of ammunition and other war-related equipment. Three tunnels will be built along Chinese border and one tunnel will be build along the Pakistan border. The tunnel can store 175-200 metric tonnes of ammunition and the cost of this pilot project is around Rs 15 crore.
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