141. Which bank collaborated with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for launching the Rupay Credit Card through UPI using the BHIM app to leverage the reach of UPI and the strength of credit card products?
1. Bank of Baroda
2. Karnataka Bank
3. Canara Bank
4. ICICI Bank
5. HDFC Bank
Option “3” is correct. To leverage the reach of UPI and the strength of credit card products, Canara Bank in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched the Rupay Credit Card through UPI using the BHIM app.
142. Viacom18 has appointed its brand ambassador to promote digital sports viewing?
Option “4” is correct. Viacom18 has appointed MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador to promote digital sports viewing. Dhoni will collaborate with Viacom18 to encourage fans to watch their favorite sports on digital platforms.
143. Which of the following Indian Naval Ships has been presented with the President’s Colour in honor of its outstanding services?
1. INS Talwar
2. INS Sahyadri
3. INS Dronacharya
4. INS Shivalik
5. INS Brahmaputra
Option “3” is correct. The Indian Navy’s top gunnery school, INS Dronacharya, will be presented with the President’s Colour in honor of its outstanding services. President Droupadi Murmu will be conferring the award as the highest recognition bestowed upon a unit by the President, who serves as the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, for its exceptional service to the country.
144. The Ministry of Steel has signed 57 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 27 companies for specialty steel production under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. Who is the union minister of the Ministry of Steel?
1. Santosh Gangwar
2. Nitin Gadkari
3. Birender Singh
4. Vishnudev Sai
5. None of the above
Option “3” is correct. Birender Singh is the union minister of the Ministry of Steel. The government has allocated Rs. 6322 crores to boost the steel sector and generate an investment of about Rs. 30,000 crores, creating an additional capacity of approximately 25 million tonnes of specialty steel over the next five years.
145. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has suggested that Ashwani Kumar, an executive director at Indian Bank, be appointed as the managing director of _________ bank.
1. Bank of Baroda
2. Punjab National Bank
3. Bank of Maharashtra
4. Indian Bank
5. UCO Bank
Option “5” is correct. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has suggested that Ashwani Kumar, an executive director at Indian Bank, be appointed as the managing director of UCO Bank. Kumar has previously held positions at several other public sector banks, including Bank of Baroda, Corporation Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, and Punjab National Bank (PNB).
146. On which day do people throughout the world celebrate World Poetry Day to honor an expression of language with which they can all identify?
1. March 18
2. March 22
3. March 20
4. March 19
5. March 21
Option “5” is correct. Every year on March 21, people throughout the world celebrate World Poetry Day to honor an expression of language with which they can all identify.
147. According to a report by Kroll, a corporate investigation and risk consulting firm, who has been named India’s most valuable celebrity of 2022?
Option “4” is correct. According to a report by Kroll, a corporate investigation and risk consulting firm, actor Ranveer Singh has been named India’s most valuable celebrity of 2022, surpassing cricketer Virat Kohli who held the top spot for five years.
148. The historic gathering brings together Central Asian, East Asian, South Asian, and Arab nations to discuss “Shared Buddhist Heritage” and is the first of its kind. The two-day international conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on “Shared Buddhist Heritage” was launched in which nation?
1. Singapore
2. India
3. Bhutan
4. Nepal
5. Thailand
Option “2” is correct. With a focus on India’s civilizational connections with the SCO states, the two-day international conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on “Shared Buddhist Heritage” was launched at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
149. Which Indian Premier League (IPL) team has partnered with Equitas Small Finance Bank as their banking partner for the IPL 2023 season?
1. KKR
2. RR
3. GT
4. RCB
5. CSK
Option “4” is correct. The Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) partnering with Equitas Small Finance Bank as their banking partner for the IPL 2023 season. This partnership means that Equitas Small Finance Bank will provide a range of banking services to RCB, including salary accounts, forex, and other related financial services.
150. On which date the world celebrates International Women’s Day to raise awareness of topics including gender equality, access to abortion, and violence and abuse against women?
1. 12 March
2. 9 March
3. 11 March
4. 8 March
5. 10 March
Option “4” is correct. Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day as a focal point for the campaign for women’s rights. International Women’s Day 2023 raises awareness of topics including gender equality, access to abortion, and violence and abuse against women.
