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1. 

Who wrote the biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, "Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism" published by the Harvard University Press in May 2020?

A. Amitav Ghosh
B. Dinyar Patel
C. Kiran Desai
D. Vikram Seth

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Historian Dinyar Patel's biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, "Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism" was published by the Harvard University Press in May 2020. Patel is an assistant professor at the Department of History at the University of South Carolina.

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2. 

Who launched the Feedback Call Centres on Public Grievances on 15 June?

A. Prakash Javadekar
B. Dr. Jitendra Singh
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Harsh Vardhan

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Union Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Feedback Call Centres on Public Grievances on 15 June. Recently, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) reached the milestone of redressing one lakh COVID-19 Public Grievances.

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3. 

RBI has made some changes to the monitoring structure of Financial Markets Infrastructure and Retail Payment Systems with the aim to ensure the security of the payment structure. Headquarters of RBI is in which state?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Delhi
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made some changes to the monitoring structure of Financial Markets Infrastructure (FMI) and Retail Payment Systems (RPSs) with the aim to ensure the security and stability of the payment structure. Headquarters of RBI is in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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4. 

International Day of Family Remittances is observed on which day every year?

A. 14 June
B. 13 June
C. 16 June
D. 15 June

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is observed on 16 June every year. The international day aims to recognize the contribution of over 200 million migrant workers, who work hard to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home. It also aims to create a future of hope for their children.

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5. 

Who is the head of 14 member committee by Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India on Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation process?

A. Vijay Shekhar Sharma
B. Sunil Mittal
C. Uday Kotak
D. Rakesh Kapoor

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In pursuance of regulation 3 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India advisory committee regulation 2017, the IBBI board has restructured an advisory committee on Corporate Insolvency Resolution and Liquidation process by including four new members. The new 14 member committee, will be chaired by Uday Kotak, the Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

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Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the virtual 40th GST Council Meeting. What is extended time limit for revoking cancellations of GST registration?

A. July 30, 2020
B. Oct. 30, 2020
C. Sept. 30, 2020
D. Dec. 30, 2020

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the virtual 40th GST Council Meeting. The key outcome of this meet was further relief on late fee and interest payable on late payments as a part of compliance burden of businesses. Time limit extended till Sept 30, 2020 for revoking cancellations of GST registration.

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Who launched a device, 'GermiBAN' that kills viruses & other germs by sterilising, sanitising & disinfecting in large areas?

A. D.V. Sadananda Gowda
B. G Kishan Reddy
C. Arjun Munda
D. Piyush Goyal

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy launched a device, 'GermiBAN' that kills viruses & other germs by sterilising, sanitising & disinfecting in large areas. It also acts as an Air Purifier effective against viruses like COVID-19 which will stop the spread of it.

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The UT of Jammu and Kashmir has prepared a J&K Poultry Policy, 2020/Operational Guidelines for the first time to boost poultry production in the region. Who is Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

A. Mahesh Singh
B. Deepak Bansal
C. Atul Kumar Jain
D. Girish Chandra Murmu

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has prepared a J&K Poultry Policy, 2020/Operational Guidelines for the first time to boost poultry production in the region. The government will give a subsidy of 50 crore annually for broiler/layer farms and related activities. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is Girish Chandra Murmu.

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