Q1. Which regulatory has relaxed the leverage ratio (LR) to 4% for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) and 3.5% for other banks to help them boost their lending activities.?
S1. Ans. {b}
Sol. The Reserve Bank relaxed the leverage ratio (LR) to 4% for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DSIBs) and 3.5% for other banks. This has been done to help them boost their lending activities.
Q2. Reknowned Malayalam director …… recently passed away. He directed several Malayalam hits such as ‘Kudumba Vishesham’ and ‘Welcome to Kodaikanal’.
S2. Ans. {c}
Sol. Malayalam director Babu Narayanan passes away. He directed several Malayalam hits such as ‘Kudumba Vishesham’ and ‘Welcome to Kodaikanal’.
Q3. The Department of Higher Education of HRD Ministry has finalized and released a five year vision plan named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme. Who is the Union Minister of HRD Ministry of India?
S3. Ans. {c}
Sol. The Department of Higher Education of HRD Ministry has finalized and released a five year vision plan named Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion Programme. Union Minister of HRD Ministry of India: Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
Q4. The GoI has reduced interest rates for small savings schemes by how much basis points for the July-September quarter of the 2019-20 financial year?
S4. Ans. {a}
Sol. The GoI has reduced interest rates for small savings schemes by 10 basis points for the July-September quarter of the 2019-20 financial year.
Q5. Which among the following states have announced an annual financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to “loktantra senanis” or their spouse?
S5. Ans. {d}
Sol. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced an annual financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to “loktantra senanis” or their spouse.
Q6. Who among the following has been selected as new president of Exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)?
S6. Ans. {a}
Sol. Exporters body Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has elected Sharad Kumar Saraf as its new president. Sharad Kumar Saraf will replace renowned exporter Ganesh Kumar Gupta.
Q7. Which regulatory has allowed Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) to buy financial assets from other ARCs. The transactions must be settled in cash between the 2 enitities?
S7. Ans. {a}
Sol. The Reserve Bank of India has allowed Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) to buy financial assets from other ARCs. The transactions must be settled in cash between the 2 enitities.
Q8. Who among the following have been honoured with honorary doctorate by IIT Kanpur on the occasion of their 52nd convocation?
S8. Ans. {b}
Sol. IIT Kanpur honours India’s chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopichand with honorary doctorate on the occasion of their 52nd convocation.
Q9. India has signed a loan agreement worth 400 million dollar with which international organization to help treat and eliminate Tuberculosis from the country?
S9. Ans. {b}
Sol. India has signed a loan agreement worth 400 million dollar with the World Bank to help treat and eliminate Tuberculosis from the country.
Q10. The United Nations observe ….. as International Day of the Tropics.
S10. Ans. {c}
Sol. The United Nations observe 29 June as International Day of the Tropics. The International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities the Tropical nations face.
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