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Recently, Akufo-Addo won the second term as the president of __________. A.Angola B.Ghana C.Peru D.Samoa
, Akufo-Addo __________ A. B. C. D.
Question of the day
The incumbent Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has won the presidential election and secured his second term.
The 76-year-old incumbent leader received 51.2 percent of the vote, while his main rival, former president John Mahama, got less than 48 per cent.
- (Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo)
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Ghana
• Ghana is a country in West Africa. Wikipedia • Capital: Accra • Currency: Ghanaian cedi • President: Nana Akufo-Addo
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Which of the following state government has recently launched the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations, (UDCPR) for Real Estate? A.Uttar Pradesh B.Maharashtra C.Gujarat D.Haryana
, (UDCPR) ? A. B. C. D.
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The Government of Maharashtra has approved the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations, (UDCPR), to strengthen and bring uniformity in the real estate construction laws of the state.
This uniform set of regulations will specify everything from the height of buildings to the width of roads and the size of amenity spaces.
(UDCPR)

Basic Facts about Maharashtra
State: 26 January 1950 Capital: Mumbai Number of District : 36 Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari Chief Minister: Uddhav Thackeray Members of the Legislative Assembly: 288 Lok Sabha Seats : 48 Rajya Sabha Seats : 19
General Facts about Maharashtra Maharashtra is the wealthiest state by all major economic parameters and also the most
industrialized state in India. Maharashtra is the home land of Maratha Empire of 18th century. This Maratha Empire included
Peshwas of Pune, Bhonsle clan of Nagpur, Gaekwad of Baroda, Holkars of Indore and Scindia of Gwalior.
Victoria Terminus which was later renamed as Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a proud historic railway station of Maharashtra and also a UNESCO world heritage site. It was built in year 1897 by Architect Frederick William Stevens.
It is also the world's second-most populous subnational entity. Pune is known as the 'Oxford of the East' due to the presence of several well-known educational
institutions. Nashik is known as the 'Wine Capital of India' as it has the largest number of wineries and
vineyards in the country.
Chandoli National Park Gugamal National Park Nawegaon National Park Pench National Park Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli) National Park Tadoba National Park
Important National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra
Maharashtra in Recent News Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced that 25 crore rupees will be provided in the
first phase for the development of Dajipur Sanctuary, which is part of the Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary in Kolhapur district.
Maharashtra’s Department of Social Justice is all set to launch an ambitious scheme for distribution of assistive devices to lakhs of persons with disabilities through MahaSharad Digital Platform.
Maharashtra cabinet approved a proposal seeking to rename all residential colonies having names based on caste.
Maharashtra announced the setting up of a desalination plant in Mumbai, becoming the fourth state in the country to experiment with the idea.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched a new rural housing project called ‘Maha Awas Yojana’.
Maharashtra State Government has accorded ambulance status to the vehicles carrying medical oxygen for one year.
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Recently, Sripati Khanchanale passed away. He was a/an _________. A. Singer B. Journalist C.Wrestler D. Actor
_________ A. B. C. D.
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Noted Indian wrestler, Sripati Khanchanale, who had won the prestigious ‘Hind Kesari’ title in 1959, passed away.
In 1959, Khanchanale won the ‘Hind Kesari’ title by defeating wrestler Rustam-e-Punjab Battasingh.
The prestigious ‘Hind Kesari’ title commands the highest respect in the Indian wrestling world.
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Recently, Frank Bainimarama has won the prestigious ‘Policy Leadership’ award under Champions of the Earth Award. Frank is the prime minister of ________. A.Sweden B.Norway C.Fiji D.Madagascar
, ' ' ________ A. B. C. D.
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Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been awarded the UN's highest environmental honour in the Policy Leadership category for his global climate action work and his commitment to climate-responsive national development.
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) annually recognises outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector for the Champions of the Earth award.
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(UNEP) ,
Fiji, a country in the South Pacific, is an archipelago of more than 300 islands.
Capital: Suva Currency: Fijian dollar Continent: Oceania
Fiji
, _______ A. B. C. D.
Recently, Roddam Narasimha has passed away. He was a/an _______. A.Singer B.Scientist C.Politician D.Painter
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Eminent aerospace scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Roddam Narasimha has passed away.
Roddam Narasimha had served at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science (IISc), where he taught Aerospace Engineering from 1962 to 1999.
He also served as the director of the National Aerospace Laboratories from 1984 to 1993.

(IISc) , 1962 1999
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Which of the following Indian state has launched 2000 ‘Amma Mini Covid-19 clinic’? A.Assam B.Karnataka C.Gujarat D.Tamil Nadu
2000 ‘ -19 ’ ? A. B. C. D.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami inaugurated Amma 2,000 mini-clinics for COVID-19 testing.
The clinic has been named after late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalitha. COVID-19 2,000

Tamil Nadu in Recent News
Ola has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Tamil Nadu to set up "the world's largest scooter manufacturing facility" in the state,.
Guidance, nodal investment promotion and facilitation agency of the state of Tamil Nadu has partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish India’s first advanced manufacturing hub (AMHUB) in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu became the first state in the country to come out with policies on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cybersecurity policies.
The Geographical Indications Registry of India granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to “Thanjavur Netti Works (pith works) and Arumbavur Wood Carvings,” the two famous and delicate handicraft products from Tamil Nadu.
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Recently, US has removed which of the following country from state sponsor of terror blacklist? A.Cuba B.Sudan C.Libya D.Pakistan
, ? A. B. C. D.
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The United States formally rescinded Sudan's status as a state sponsor of terrorism, removing the biggest barrier to the African country's access to international lending institutions and economic development.
Sudan was designated as a state sponsor of terrorism in 1993, in part for its support of militant Palestinian organizations such as Hamas.
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1993
Sudan
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The Sudan is a country in Northeast Africa It was the largest country in Africa and the
Arab world by area before the secession of South Sudan in 2011.
Capital: Khartoum Currency: Sudanese pound Prime Minister: Abdalla Hamdok
Vijay Diwas is observed every year on December 16 as a mark of victory over Pakistan in the war of ________. A.1961 B.1968 C.1971 D.1974
________ 16 A.1961 B.1968 C.1971 D.1974
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute at the National War Memorial on the 50th- anniversary of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
Vijay Diwas is observed every year on December 16 as a mark of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that also led to the creation of Bangladesh.
1971 - 50
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Important facts about 1971 India-Pakistan War
• Liberation War of Bangladesh gave rise to the conflict after West Pakistan misbehaved with the people and undermined the election results in East Pakistan.
• East Pakistan raised the call for secession officially on March 26, 1971. • India’s then PM Indira Gandhi gave full support in the independence struggle. • On the night of December 4-5, the Indian Navy's Western Naval Command successfully
conducted a surprise attack on Karachi port under the codename Trident. • Pakistan’s 8000 soldiers died and 25,000 wounded, while India lost 3000 soldiers and
12,000 were wounded. • Around 93,000 Pakistani troops led by General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi surrendered to
the allied forces during the end of the war. They were returned as part of the Shimla Agreement of 1972.
• Nearly one-third army of Pakistan was captured by Indian forces.
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Who among the following recently chaired the 23rd Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council, FSDC? A.Narendra Modi B.Shaktikanta Das C.Nirmala Sitharaman D.Viral Acharya
, FSDC 23 ? A. B. C. D.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 23rd Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council, FSDC through video conference.
The meeting reviewed the major macro-economic developments and Financial Stability issues with special reference to vulnerability related issues.
, FSDC 23
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Recently, the Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank unveiled a new digital payment app called ________. A.DakPay B.PostPe C.MyPostPay D.DigiPay
, ________ A.DakPay B.PostPe C.MyPostPay D.DigiPay
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Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank unveiled a new digital payment app DakPay.
The App is launched as part of its ongoing efforts to provide Digital Financial inclusion at the last mile across India.
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2021 ? A. B. C. D.
Who among the following will be the chief guest at Republic Day Parade in January 2021? A.Theresa May B.Boris Johnson C.Joe Biden D.Justin Trudeau
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The United Kingdom has confirmed that Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be the chief guest at Republic Day Parade in January 2021.
India will be celebrating its 72nd Republic Day at the Red Fort on 26 January 2021.
Boris Johnson would be the first British PM since John Major to be guest of honour at the Rajpath parade in 27 years.
John Major was the chief guest at the January 26 parade in 1993.
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150 , -19 ? A. B. C. D.
Which of the following institute has been kept under temporary lockdown as more than 150 students, staff tested positive for Covid-19? A. IIT Mumbai B. IIT Delhi C. IISc Bangalore D. IIT Madras
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The Madras IIT has been temporarily kept under lockdown, as more than a hundred and fifty students and staff are reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 infection since the beginning of this month.
IIT-Madras shut down its departments, centres, labs and the library earlier this week citing the spurt in coronavirus cases in hostels.
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, RBI ___________ ? A. B. C. D.
Recently, RBI has approved the name of ___________ as the managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank? A.Uday Kotak B.Dilip Shanghvi C.Jay Kotak D.Suresh Kotak
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Private sector Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) said the RBI has approved the re-appointment of Uday Kotak as managing director of the bank for a further period of three years.
The banking sector regulator also approved the appointment of part-time chairman Prakash Apte for three years.
Kotak is founder managing director and promoter of the bank.
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RRB NTPC 28th March 2016 Shift 1
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• The two moons of Mars are Phobos and Deimos. • They are irregular in shape. • Both were discovered by Asaph Hall in August 1877 and are named after the Greek
mythological twin characters Phobos (panic/fear) and Deimos (terror/dread) who accompanied their father Ares into battle.
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• Under the Constitution of India, the head of the Executive is the President. • All executive power is vested in him and all executive actions are taken in his name.
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Aruna Asaf Ali was an Indian educator, political activist, and publisher. She is widely remembered for hoisting the Indian National flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan, Bombay during a Quit India Movement in 1942.
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2014 _________ A)16 B)19 C)14 D)23
• Members of the 16th Lok Sabha were elected during the 2014 Indian general election.
• The 17th Lok Sabha was formed by the
members elected in the 2019 Indian general election.
• Elections, all across India, were conducted in seven phases from 11 April 2019 to 19 May 2019 by the Election Commission of India.
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• Rowlatt Act was a legislative council act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in Delhi on 18 March 1919.
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? A)1492 B)1498 C)1948 D)1857
• Vasco da Gama was best known for being the first to sail from Europe to India by rounding Africa's Cape of Good Hope.
• Gama landed in India on May 20, 1498.
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• Marsh gas, swamp gas, and bog gas is a mixture of methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide, produced naturally within some geographical marshes, swamps, and bogs.
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• Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka.
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_______ A. B. C. D.
Losar festival is mainly observed in _______. A.Leh B.Kerala C.Tripura D.Gujarat
Question of the day
People in Ladakh region are celebrating Ladakhi New Year, Losar.
Due to considerable Covid19 cases in Leh and strict SOPs in place, this year Losar is observed in a low key.
Symbolic Losar celebrations and special prayers are held at Chokanga Vihara in Leh.
The Losar festival marks the beginning of New year in Ladakh and Tibet region and falls in December.
Losar is Tibetan word for ‘new year’. It is considered to be the most important festival of the
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Basic Facts about Ladakh
Union territory: 31 October 2019 Number of District : 2 Lieutenant Governor: Radha
Krishna Mathur
Festivals of Ladakh Losar festival Ladakh festival Hemis Tsechu festival Sindhu Darshan festival
Hemis National Park Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary
Important National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Ladakh