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1
With which bank has BSE signed an MoU with an objective to strengthen the BSE Startups
platform?
The BSE has signed an MoU with HDFC Bank with an objective to strengthen the BSE
Startups platform.
The MoU has been signed to spread more awareness on the benefits of listing of
startups on this BSE startup platform.
BSE had launched the startup platform on 22 December 2018 with an aim to encourage
entrepreneurs to get listed and raise equity capital for their growth and expansion.
2
Who is appointed as the MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank?
Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, is
launching its first public drone delivery service in Canberra, Australia.
Around 100 homes in the suburbs of Crace, Palmerston, and Franklin will initially have
access to the service.
Drones will not be allowed to fly over main roads, they will only be allowed to fly
between 7 am and 8 pm from Monday to Friday.
4
Which bank became world's first Islamic bank to launch banking via WhatsApp?
Dubai based Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of Chat Banking services for customers via WhatsApp, marking a global first in the Islamic banking sector.
5
Which bank has re-priced home loans up to Rs 30 lakh by 10 basis points in April 2019?
The State Bank of India has re-priced home loans up to Rs 30 lakh by 10 basis points.
Accordingly, the interest rate on housing loans of such size will now be in the range of
8.6 to 8.9%.
The bank has also lowered its lending rates by a nominal five basis points across all
tenors.
6
Who was named as the Wisden Almanack's 'Leading Cricketer of the Year' 2018 for the third straight time?
In the 2019 (156th) edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack published recently, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana were named the Leading Cricketers in the World.
7
Which country bow out of 2020 Olympic Qualifying tournament ?
Kerala Congress chairman K. M. Mani, the longest-serving legislator in the State’s
history, passed away on 9 April 2019.
He had represented the Pala Assembly constituency for 52 years on the trot since its
formation in 1965.
Till now, he has won all the 13 elections from the constituency. He had held the
Finance portfolio for the longest period and presented 13 budgets.
9
Who was appointed as Algeria’s president for a three-month transitional period?
Abdelkader Bensalah was appointed president for a three-month transitional period after weeks of mass protests led to the resignation of long-serving former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on April 2.
10
The National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is celebrated every year on __________.
National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed annually on 11 April to raise awareness about the proper healthcare of women and maternity facilities to pregnant and lactating women. The theme of 2019 NSMD is ‘Midwives for Mothers’.
