Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)? A. It recently proposed to rationalise the definition of ‘promoter group’ and move to the concept of ‘person in control’ as well as lower the minimum lock-in periods for promoters and other shareholders after an IPO. B. […]
Who among the following had been a minister in the first democratically elected Communist Government of 1957 in Kerala led by E M S Namboodiripad? A. KR Gouri Amma B. AK Gopalan C. EK Nayanar D. None of these Explanation: Kerala’s Veteran Communist leader and the leader of Janadipathya Samrakshana Samiti (JSS), K.R. Gouri Amma
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is under the administrative control of which of the following Union Ministry? A. Ministry of Rural Development B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Explanation: IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency) recently received the “Green Urja Award” for being
Which of the following States/UTs achieve 100% tap water connection under JJM? A. Puducherry B. Goa C. Telangana D. All of these Explanation: Recently the government declare that Puducherry has achieved the target of 100% piped water connection in rural areas under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Punjab, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and
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When National Technology Day is observed? A. 10 May B. 11 May C. 12 May D. 13 May Explanation: National Technology Day is observed on May 11 each year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Indians to science and technology. This day serves as a reminder of India breaking into the elite group of
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘Bennu’? A. Asteroid B. Exoplanet C. Cryptocurrency D. Malware Explanation: Recently the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said that its Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft will depart asteroid Bennu, and start its two-year long journey back to Earth. Bennu is
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National Human Rights Commission is headquartered in A. Maharashtra B. Karnataka C. New Delhi D. Uttar Pradesh Explanation: According to the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC member Justice (retired) Prafulla Chandra Pant had been appointed as the acting chairperson of the Commission with effect from April 25. NHRC was established in 1993. It is in
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Innovators Growth Platform (IGP)? A. In 2015, Sebi introduced the Institutional Trading Platform (ITP) with a view to facilitate listing of new age start-ups. B. Innovators Growth Platform (IGP) is aimed at making the platform more accessible to companies in view of the evolving
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)? A. It will replace the existing Business Responsibility Report (BRR). B. The BRSR will be applicable on the top 1,000 listed entities by market capitalization. C. Both A & B D. None of these Explanation: Securities and Exchange
Who become the first person from India to win the Sheikh Zayed Book Award? A. Abdul Kalam B. Tahera Qutbuddin C. Shehrul Aktar D. Aibul Haque Explanation: Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin has become the first person from India to win the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award. Prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas had turned down the Sheikh
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