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Questions List:

1. Name the company which has signed an MoU with NTPC Limited to set up a Joint Venture Company for Renewable Energy business.

2. When was International Turtle Day observed?

3. Recently, Scheme has been launched by the central government for complete solarization of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in which state?

4. In NASA's SpaceX Demo-2, Name the two astronauts who will fly on SpaceX's Crew Dragon Spacecraft.

5. Name the world organization which has partnered with Airtel Africa to support children & families affected by COVID-19.

6. Which Indian economist, has been appointed by the World Bank to a key position on climate change and disaster management in South Asia?

7. Which online shopping platform has partnered with Vishal Mega Mart for home delivery of essential items in 26 cities?

8. Which social site launched shopping platform for small businesses?

9. Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Ashley Cooper passed away recently at the age of 83. His only loss in 1958 came in which Grand Slam Tournament?

10. E-Commerce Platform 'Order me' to supply swadeshi goods is initiated by

11. Which state has started a three way of delivery of liquors in the state?

12. New-York based private equity firm KKR has decided to invest USD 1.5 billion for how much stake in Reliance Jio Platforms?

13. Name the two states of India which are hit by cyclone Amphan?

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