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A) Assam
B) Mizoram
C) Nagaland
D) Tripura
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1
Which of the following state is hosting the first virtual celebration of Hornbill Festival 2020 from 1-5 Dec 2020
Answer:
A) Assam
B) Mizoram
C) Nagaland
D) Tripura
Explanation:
Nagaland is hosting the first virtual celebration of Hornbill Festival 2020 from 1-5 Dec 2020.
The festival is celebrated every year showcasing the rich cultural heritage and tradition of the Nagas in one platform at Naga Heritage Village Kisama under Kohima District.
However, due to the pandemic, the state is holding its 21st edition of Hornbill festival 2020 completely on virtual mode.
Nagaland is hosting the first virtual celebration of Hornbill Festival 2020 from 1-5 Dec 2020.
The festival is celebrated every year showcasing the rich cultural heritage and tradition of the Nagas in one platform at Naga Heritage Village Kisama under Kohima District.
However, due to the pandemic, the state is holding its 21st edition of Hornbill festival 2020 completely on virtual mode.
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Uttarakhand
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2
Five-star village postal scheme launched in ____________
Answer:
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Telangana
D) Uttarakhand
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Communication Sanjay Dhotre launched five-star village postal scheme in Dehradun on 1 Dec 2020 for rural areas of Uttarakhand.
It will ensure the universal coverage of flagship postal schemes.
He also distributed Sukanya Samridhi Yojana passbooks, chequebooks, ATM Cards and saving bank passbooks to the beneficiaries of senior citizens welfare fund schemes.
The Union Minister of State for Communication Sanjay Dhotre launched five-star village postal scheme in Dehradun on 1 Dec 2020 for rural areas of Uttarakhand.
It will ensure the universal coverage of flagship postal schemes.
He also distributed Sukanya Samridhi Yojana passbooks, chequebooks, ATM Cards and saving bank passbooks to the beneficiaries of senior citizens welfare fund schemes.
3
A) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
B) State Bank of India (SBI)
C) Corporation Bank
D) Canara Bank
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3
_____ bank has launched a tech-based loan management solution called ‘LenS-The Lending Solution’
Answer:
A) Punjab National Bank (PNB)
B) State Bank of India (SBI)
C) Corporation Bank
D) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a tech-based loan management solution called ‘LenS-The Lending Solution’.
It will speed up and maintain accuracy in online loan processing and sanctioning of credit proposals.
This system is envisaged to be implemented in a phased manner for all kinds of loans — MSME, agriculture, retail and other credit.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a tech-based loan management solution called ‘LenS-The Lending Solution’.
It will speed up and maintain accuracy in online loan processing and sanctioning of credit proposals.
This system is envisaged to be implemented in a phased manner for all kinds of loans — MSME, agriculture, retail and other credit.
A) Assam
B) Kerala
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Gujarat
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4
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda has launched the first-ever virtual edition of Aadi Mahotsav in _______
Answer:
A) Assam
B) Kerala
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda has launched the first-ever virtual edition of Aadi Mahotsav – Madhya Pradesh.
The event will showcase the tribal traditions of the various tribal communities by having their crafts and natural products on display.
Videos showcasing different aspects of their culture – music, dance etc, will also be shared.
In essence, it will still be a celebration of the tribes and their diverse, varied lifestyle but on a different platform.
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda has launched the first-ever virtual edition of Aadi Mahotsav – Madhya Pradesh.
The event will showcase the tribal traditions of the various tribal communities by having their crafts and natural products on display.
Videos showcasing different aspects of their culture – music, dance etc, will also be shared.
In essence, it will still be a celebration of the tribes and their diverse, varied lifestyle but on a different platform.
A) Hindi Day
B) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C) International Day of Democracy
D) International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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5
Which of the following day is observed on 3rd December
Answer:
A) Hindi Day
B) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C) International Day of Democracy
D) International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Explanation:
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3.
The IDPWD day was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The 2020 theme: ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’.
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3.
The IDPWD day was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly.
The 2020 theme: ‘Not all Disabilities are Visible’.
A) Bangaluru
B) Mumbai
C) Hyderabad
D) Pune
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6
Child-friendly police station launched in ________
Answer:
A) Bangaluru
B) Mumbai
C) Hyderabad
D) Pune
Explanation:
A child-friendly police station set up in accordance with guidelines laid down by the National Commissioner for Protection of Child Rights was launched in Pune on 30 Nov 2020.
It has come up in the premises of the Lashkar police station and is aimed at giving children in conflict with law a friendly environment.
Pune police have worked with Hope for Children Foundation to set up this.
A child-friendly police station set up in accordance with guidelines laid down by the National Commissioner for Protection of Child Rights was launched in Pune on 30 Nov 2020.
It has come up in the premises of the Lashkar police station and is aimed at giving children in conflict with law a friendly environment.
Pune police have worked with Hope for Children Foundation to set up this.
A) Asian Development Bank
B) World Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
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7
A book titled ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’ by _________
Answer:
A) Asian Development Bank
B) World Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a new book titled ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’.
The book provides insight on how stronger regional cooperation strategies, including in health, trade, finance, and disaster risk, can help governments in Asia and the Pacific accelerate economic growth and robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
It also explores opportunities for economies in the region to work together to recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a new book titled ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’.
The book provides insight on how stronger regional cooperation strategies, including in health, trade, finance, and disaster risk, can help governments in Asia and the Pacific accelerate economic growth and robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
It also explores opportunities for economies in the region to work together to recover and rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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