1.Who has been appointed as the officiating chairperson of NCLAT?
Explanation : Justice Bansi Lal Bhat appointed as the officiating chairperson of NCLAT National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.
2. Name the world organisation which has launched “Global Network Resiliency Platform” to remain safer and stronger during COVID-19 crisis.
Explanation : The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) launched a “Global Network Resiliency Platform” to help global networks remain “safer, stronger and more connected” during the COVID-19 crisis.
3. Who is the governor of Nagaland?
Explanation : Ravindra Narayana Ravi is an Indian politician from Bihar currently serving as the Governor of Nagaland.
4. Ritesh Agarwal, who was named as the world’s second youngest billionaire, is the founder of which Indian start-up company?
Explanation : As per the recently released Hurun Global Rich List 2020, Ritesh Agarwal- the founder of Oyo Hotels, has been named as the world’s second youngest billionaire.His wealth was estimated at $1.1 billion, at the age of 24. In the global list, Kylie Jenner, the cosmetics star was only ahead of the Indian entrepreneur at the age of 22. Ritesh is also the richest self-made Indian billionaire aged under 40. He is followed by founders of Zerodha, Flipkart and Byjus.
5. Which continent is the epicenter of coronavirus?
Explanation : World Health Organisation declares Europe as epicentre of coronavirus pandemic.
6. The Indian Railways conducted (in October 2019) its first Buddhist Circuit Train between India and -
Explanation : The first Buddhist Circuit Train will run between India and Nepal from 19 October to 26 October. According to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the Buddhist circuit train will cover important Buddhist monuments. The train will take passengers from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi and will end its journey at Safdarjung railway station itself after travelling to the places associated with the life of Gautam Buddha. IRCTC is further offering many attractive packages for tourists wishing to go on Buddhist circuit tours.
7.Who is the MD of IMF?
Explanation : Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva-Kinova is a Bulgarian economist serving as Chairwoman and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund since 2019. She was the Chief Executive of the World Bank Group from 2017 to 2019 and served as Acting President of the World Bank Group from 1 February 2019 to 8 April 2019 following the resignation of Jim Yong Kim. "
8. Sumant Kathpalia was recently appointed as the Chief Executive of which bank?
Explanation : Indian private sector lender IndusInd Bank recently announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Sumant Kathpalia as the Chief executive. Sumant Kathpalia is currently serving as the head of Consumer banking business of the bank. He is to replace the incumbent Chief Executive Romesh Sobti and to take charge from 24 March, 2020 for three years.
9.The brand ambassador for the campaign launched by 'Master-Card' to push digital payment in India is -
Explanation : Mastercard launched Team Cashless India to push digital payments. Mastercard and it's brand ambassador MS Dhoni have launched Team Cashless India campaign. It aims to bring more merchants and customers on board to boost digital payments in India.
10. How much has been advanced by RBI for variable rate repo action to March 26 from March 30?
Explanation : Now-a-days Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking important measures to ensure standard operations to maintain liquidity flow in the disrupted conditions caused by Covid-19 (Coronavirus). As a part of these measures, RBI has advanced its first of the two Rs 25,000 crore variable rate repo auctions to March 26, 2020 from March 30. It will provide flexibility to the banking system in year-end liquidity management. It should be noted that RBI was going to maketwo such auctions of Rs25,000 crore each on March 30 and March 31 to address the additional demand for liquidity. There is no change in the auction scheduled for March 31, 2020. "
11. Which is the State Bird of Nagaland?
Explanation : Blyth's tragopan is the State Bird of Nagaland. Blyth's tragopan, a vulnerable species of galliform, is the state bird of Nagaland. It is sighted in Mount Japfü and Dzüko Valley of Kohima district, Satoi range in Zunheboto district and Pfütsero in Phek district.
12. Methanotrophic bacteria are used for which purposes?
Explanation : The Agharkar Research Institute of Pune has isolated 45 strains of methanotrophic bacteria. These bacteria are capable of reducing methane emissions in rice plants. Apart from isolating the strains, the scientists have also created methanotrophic culture. The isolated bacteria were from southern and western India.
13. Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station. The station is located in which state?
Explanation : Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station, located in the state of West Bengal. The restaurant, which is to serve both the passengers and general public, is developed by refurbishing two over aged MEMU coaches. This addition in infrastructure is expected to generate non-fare revenue earnings of approximately Rs 50 lakhs in the next five years. "
14. The Indian President Ram Nath Kovind was on an official visit to Manila the capital city of -
Explanation : Ram Nath Kovind (born 1 October 1945) is an Indian politician serving as the 14th President of India, in office since 25 July 2017.Previously he had served as the Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 and was a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 2006. Kovind was nominated as a presidential candidate by the ruling NDA coalition and won the 2017 presidential election.Before entering politics, he was a lawyer for 16 years and practised in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court until 1993.
15. Bandhan Bank will invest what amount for equity stake in troubled Yes Bank?
Explanation : Bandhan Bank to invest Rs 300 crore for equity stake in troubled Yes Bank under RBI's reconstruction scheme.
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