1. What is the minimum pension amount set under the newly approved Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)?
Correct answer: ₹10,000 per month. This is the minimum pension amount established under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for enhanced financial security of beneficiaries.
2. Which scheme was launched by the Spices Board of India to boost spice exports?
Correct answer: SPICED Scheme. The scheme aims to improve productivity and quality of spices while enhancing their global market competitiveness.
3. How much is Dabur investing in its first manufacturing plant in South India?
Correct answer: ₹400 crore. This investment is a strategic step by Dabur to expand its manufacturing operations in the southern region of India.
4. Who was the recipient of the inaugural Vigyan Ratna Puraskar?
Correct answer: Govind Rajan Padmanabhan. He was honored for his contributions to the field of biochemistry and science education.
5. What is the focus of the MoU between GAIL and Petron Scientech Inc?
Correct answer: Setting up a bio-ethylene plant. This initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable industrial development.
6. Which Indian city now hosts the newly-constructed ICG Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre?
Correct answer: Chennai. The center enhances India’s maritime safety and emergency response capabilities.
7. What is the range of the newly developed ‘Kamikaze’ drone by India’s National Aerospace Laboratories?
Correct answer: 1000 km. This cutting-edge drone is designed for precision strikes and long-range missions.
8. Which bank has overtaken ICICI Bank to become the top player in credit card terminals in India?
Correct answer: Axis Bank. Axis Bank’s innovative strategies have helped it achieve this milestone in the credit card segment.
9. Which organization launched the satellite named Tanager-1?
Correct answer: NASA. Tanager-1 is a satellite designed for advanced space research and observation.
10. What is the main feature of the AiDRIAN tool launched by Experian India?
Correct answer: Fraud detection. AiDRIAN is a cutting-edge tool designed to identify and prevent fraudulent activities in the financial sector.
