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1
In November 2018, a survey on India’s startup sector (SISS) has been introduced.
Which among the following has introduced this survey?
A
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
B
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a survey on India’s startup sector
(SISS).
The survey will create a profile of the startups and provide dimensions pertaining to
their profitability and workforce.
The survey would also aim at talking about the problems being faced by the sector in
the country
2
Logistic meet ‘Logix India 2019' will be held from 31 January to 2 February 2019 in which of
the following city?
Logistic meet ‘Logix India 2019' will be held from 31 January to 2 February 2019 in
New Delhi.
The event is aimed at improving logistics cost effectiveness and operational
efficiencies for India’s Global Trade.
The event is organised by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).
ISRO is all set to launch its workhorse rocket PSLV-C43 carrying India’s earth observation satellite Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS) and 30 co-passenger satellites, including 23 from the US, from Sriharikota on November 29.
4
Who has been appointed as convenor of 'New Direct Tax Law Task Force' on 26 November
2018?
The government of India appointed Akhilesh Ranjan as convenor of 'New Direct Tax
Law Task Force' on 26 November 2018.
The task force was formed to advise the government on drafting a new direct tax law
that suits India’s economic requirements.
The task force was constituted in November 2017.
Akhilesh Ranjan is a member of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
5
Govt launched 'Paisa' processing interest subvention on bank loans to beneficiaries under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). What does P stands for in PAiSA?
PAiSA, or `Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access’, is a web platform designed and developed by Allahabad Bank, which is the nodal bank.
6
Which of the following has been conferred with the status of 'Miniratna' by the Government
of India in November 2018?
A
Shipping Corporation of India Limited
B
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
C
Rural Electrification Corporation Limited
D
National Projects Construction Corporation Limited
National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) has been conferred with
the status of 'Miniratna' by the Government of India.
The empowerment of 'Miniratna' status to NPCC will help the company in taking
speedy decisions by enhancing the delegation of powers to the Board.
NPCC comes under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga
Rejuvenation.
7
The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs)- 'Hausla 2018' was inaugurated in
The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs)- 'Hausla 2018' of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) was inaugurated by the Secretary, Shri Rakesh Srivastava, in New Delhi.
8
Which of the following countries is the partner country for the 'International Gita Festival
2018' to be organised in Haryana from 7 to 23 December 2018?
The 'International Gita Festival 2018' will be organised in Kurukshetra in Haryana from 7 to 23 December 2018.
Mauritius will be the partner country of the festival.
Gujarat will be the partner state of the festival.
Artists from India as well from Mauritius, Indonesia, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia
will perform during the annual festival.
9
NOTTO, which was recently on news stands for __________.
A
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation
B
Natural Oral and Tissue Transplant Organisation
C
Neutral Oral and Tissue Transient Obstruction
D
National Organ and Transplant Testing Organisation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Argentina on 28 November 2018.
He will be taking part in the 13th G-20 summit.
The theme of the summit is 'Building Consensus for a Fair and Sustainable
Development'.
The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires and its currency is Argentine peso.
