(a) 5.5% per annum compounded quarterly(b) 6.7% per annum compounded annually(c) 7.5% per annum compounded quarterly(d) 8.2% per annum compounded half-yearly Ans.(c)Sol. The deposits made under the scheme will bear interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum, which will be compounded quarterly, resulting in an effective interest rate of approximately 7.7%.
(a) World’s Highest Lighthouse Museum(b) World’s Largest Open Aquatic Gallery(c) India’s Tallest Naval Museum(d) Four Theme Parks Ans.(c)Sol. The NMHC includes the world’s highest lighthouse museum, the world’s largest open aquatic gallery, four theme parks, and fourteen galleries highlighting maritime heritage.
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Q. Consider the following statements in regards to the Gandhi-Irwin Pact: 1. According to the Pact, British Government accepted to release all the political prisoners. 2. Irwin agreed on giving the right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing of liquor and foreign cloth shops. 3. British government allowed making of salt for personal consumption in coastal
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(a) Ministry of Tourism(b) Ministry of Culture(c) Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways(d) Ministry of Archaeology Ans.(c)Sol. Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The development of the NMHC falls under their purview. The NMHC is being developed as a world-class facility to highlight India’s maritime history from ancient to modern times.
(a) To expand its presence in Latin America(b) To enhance its payment processing capabilities(c) To enter the Brazilian fintech market(d) To acquire Pismo’s management team Ans.(a)Sol. The acquisition of Pismo by Visa aims to increase Visa’s footprint in the region and strengthen its position in the Latin American fintech market.
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Q. Which of the following movements drew women out from the seclusion of home? 1. Swadeshi Movement 2. Home Rule Movement 3. Non-Cooperation Movement 4. Civil Disobedience Movement Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2,
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(a) Granted a non-banking institution license(b) Cancelled its banking permit(c) Revoked its license to operate in Karnataka(d) Provided additional capital investment Ans.(b)Sol. The RBI announced the cancellation of Mahalaxmi Cooperative Bank Ltd’s banking permit while granting it a non-banking institution license.
Q. Put the following events in chronological order and choose your answer with the help of given codes: 1. Formation of an interim government. 2. The arrival of the Cabinet Mission. 3. Muslim League Launches Direct Action. 4. Jinnah’s Wrecking of the Shimla Conference. Codes: (a) 2, 4, 3, 1 (b) 4, 2, 3, 1
New India Literacy Programme: The Government has launched the Centrally Sponsored Scheme New India Literacy Programme ( NILP )for implementation during five years from the FYs 2022-23 to 2026-27 with financial outlay of Rs.1037.90 crore. ✅Aim: The scheme aims to cover a target of 5.00 crore non-literates in the age group of 15 years and
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Q. Arrange the following in the chronological order and the select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. The August offer 2. The Cabinet Mission Plan 3. The Cripps Mission Plan 4. The Wavell Plan Codes: (a) 1, 2, 4, 3 (b) 4, 3, 2, 1 (c) 1, 3, 4, 2 (d) 3,
