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| 101. |
NSDC and this launched Android Skill Development programme to impart mobile development training on the Android and Web platform recently. |
| Answer» The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Google India launched Android Skill Development programme to impart mobile development training on the Android and Web platform and improve the quality of mobile app development ecosystem in India. NSDC and Google India will also work together to focus on up-skilling Android trainers under the programme. It aims to accelerate mobile skill training and create opportunities for youth in the country. | |
| 102. |
Which company launched its Big investment with Softbank Vision? |
| Answer» Softbank fund invests one of its largest shareholders Flipkart Group (Flipkart) India's leading e-commerce marketplace announced an investment a mix of primary and secondary capital from SoftBank Vision Fund (Vision Fund), the world's largest technology focused investment fund. This is the biggest ever private investment in an Indian technology company and will make the Vision Fund one of the largest shareholders in Flipkart. | |
| 103. |
Which company launched a trade and exchange of digital currencies such as bitcoin, litecoin, ether, Lisk, monero, dash and gamecredits? |
| Answer» BitBay, one of the top ten cryptocurrency trading platforms in the world, has launched a dedicated platform for trade and exchange of digital currencies such as bitcoin, litecoin, ether, Lisk, monero, dash and gamecredits. BitBay claims to be the only exchange in India that provides trade and exchange of multiple cryptocurrencies, high level security standards, including a "cold wallets" policy and two-factor authentication solutions. | |
| 104. |
Which company won the 'Green Marketer' award at Marquee Awards 2017? |
| Answer» Hindustan Unilever (HUL) won the 'Green Marketer' award at the debut edition of Marquee Awards 2017. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter was awarded for 'Breathing new life into a category', Indian Accent was recognized for 'Creating a Global Impact' while Oppo was recognized for 'Carving out a Niche' for themselves in a highly competitive category. | |
| 105. |
This company buys First Shale Oil from United States of America. |
| Answer» State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) brought the country's first shale oil from the United States of America and is looking to step up imports from America as part of its crude diversification strategy. IOC bought 1.9 million barrels of US crude in its second import tender seeking oil from the America. | |
| 106. |
Reliance and this network company got National Company Law Tribunal recently. |
| Answer» The National Company Law Tribunal approved the merger of Reliance Communications (RCom) and Aircel. RCom will merge into Aircel and a new entity will be created called Aircom, with both partners having 50% equity stakes. | |
| 107. |
Which bank launches the 'PlanYourGoal.com' to help users? |
| Answer» ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched a new website 'PlanYourGoal.com' to help users plan their investments according to their future financial goals. The website guides the users to plan their big spends, tax investments as well as the corpus required during retirement. | |
| 108. |
Who released Android Oreo? |
| Answer» Google launched its version 8.0 of the operating system as Android Oreo. The Oreo boasts of a two times faster boot speed, autofill option, and a longer battery life. The new update comes with a Picture-in-Picture feature that allows the user to see two apps simultaneously. Google is also making it easier to log into different apps, extending the autofill feature currently available on the website, to apps. | |
| 109. |
Which board approves HPCL takeover of 51.11% stake recently? |
| Answer» The board of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) given 'in-principle' approval to acquire government's 51 (point) 11 percent stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. They approved the sale of its 51.11 percent stake in oil refiner HPCL to India's largest oil producer ONGC. HPCL is a Government of India Enterprise with a Navratna Status, and a Forbes 2000 and Global Fortune 500 company. | |
| 110. |
Which company announced the acquisition of Cycle Computing for customers to use High Performance Computing recently? |
| Answer» Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Cycle Computing on 21st of August 2017. It will help it easier for Azure customers to use High Performance Computing (HPC) and other Big Computing capabilities in the cloud and help them accelerate their movement to the cloud. Cycle Computing makes optimizing Hybrid HPC workloads easier and the process of bursting or migrating HPC clusters to the cloud more productive. It offers tools that help companies orchestrate and manage large scale compute jobs across hybrid environments. | |
| 111. |
IRCTC Rail connect and this company made a partnership for ticket bookings. |
| Answer» Digital payments firm MobiKwik announced its partnership with IRCTC Rail connect app, which will allow customers book railway tickets using the former's payment gateway. | |
| 112. |
Google and this plans to launch voice shopping recenlty. |
| Answer» Walmart and Google are today announcing a new partnership that will enable voice shopping through Google Assistant, Google's virtual assistant that lives on devices like its smart speaker, Google Home. Specifically, consumers will now be able to take advantage of Walmart's "Easy Reorder" feature through an integration with Google's shopping service, Google Express. Google Express is also today ditching its membership fees, and now promises free delivery across its retailers in one to three days, as long as customer orders are above each store's minimums. | |
| 113. |
Which company launches the 'Project Brainwave' for Real-Time AI? |
| Answer» Software giant Microsoft announced its 'Project Brainwave' deep learning acceleration platform for real-time artificial intelligence (AI). The 'Project Brainwave' uses the massive field-programmable gate array (FPGA) infrastructure that Microsoft has been deploying over the past few years. Real-time AI is becoming increasingly important as cloud infrastructures process live data streams, whether they be search queries, videos, sensor streams, or interactions with users. | |
| 114. |
Which network gets approval for Tigo Merger recently? |
| Answer» Bharti Airtel received Ghana's National Communications Authority's approval for the merger between Bharti Ghana (Airtel)and Millicom Ghana (Tigo), subject to certain conditions. This merger will result in an entity which will be the second largest mobile network operations in the country. Based on agreements which have been accepted by the merging entities and the payment of relevant fees a supplementary agreement to the licenses of the merging entities will be signed between the NCA and the merging entities. | |
| 115. |
Which network wins DigitAnalysis' award for best Wi-Fi services in North India? |
| Answer» Tata Docomo was given the award for the best service provider in north India for its public Wi-Fi services by DigiAnalysis. Tata Docomo claims to provide internet services at many prime locations such as airports, cafes and hotels. Further, Ookla ranked Tata Docomo Wi-Fi at Delhi's IGI Airport as the 4th fastest in Asia. | |
| 116. |
For which network TRAI has imposed a penalty Rs. 3 cr. for 'overcharging' customers? |
| Answer» The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has imposed a penalty of almost Rs. 3 crore on Idea Cellular for overcharging subscribers for calls they made to two public sector operators - BSNL and MTNL. | |
| 117. |
Who Ties up with Symantec to fight cyber wars? |
| Answer» Country's top mobile operator Bharti Airtel has partnered with Symantec to provide cyber defense to enterprises. As part of the tie-up, Airtel will be the exclusive cyber security services partner for Symantec and will distribute the latter's enterprise security software, primarily targeting its existing enterprise customers. Through the partnership with Symantec, Airtel will help its enterprise customers to secure their systems. | |
| 118. |
How many Indian companies have made it to the latest Clean200 list, featuring the world's largest publicly traded companies? |
| Answer» Seven Indian companies have made it to the latest Clean200 list, featuring the world's largest publicly traded companies making significant revenue from clean energy. The seven companies on the list released earlier this month are Suzlon Energy (Rank 55), Bharat Heavy Electricals (Rank 85), Tata Chemicals (Rank 144), Exide Industries (Rank 155), IDFC Ltd (167), Thermax Ltd (Rank 169), and Havells India (Rank 200). | |
| 119. |
Which company Launched World's First ever Genomeceuticals Range of Products in India? |
| Answer» Unicity International, headquartered in Orem, Utah, United States launched world's first ever Genomeceutical (gene controlling) range of products to India. DNA contains the biological code that defines every single protein in the body. It undergoes a process called transcription or gene expression that creates a "messenger" molecule, telling the body to make a specific protein. | |
| 120. |
With Whom SAAB Ties up to Build Gripen E fighter jets in India? |
| Answer» Swedish defence major SAAB to tie-up with Adani Group to manufacture the Gripen E fighter jets in India under the Defence Ministry's $10 billion single-engine fighter jet procurement programme. The announcement comes within months of US' Lockheed Martin announcing its joint venture with Tata Advanced Systems for producing the latest version of F-16 in India. | |
| 121. |
Which company has introduced a new vision processing unit (VPU) called Movidius Myriad X? |
| Answer» Intel has introduced a new vision processing unit (VPU) called Movidius Myriad X. The new Intel VPU is aimed at providing end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to a wide range of product categories such as smart cameras, virtual reality (VR) devices, robotics and even drones. Myriad X is the world's first system-on-chip (SOC) shipping with a dedicated neural compute engine for accelerating deep learning inferences at the edge. | |
| 122. |
Which engineering firm, has received green nod for expansion of its Powai residential and IT tower projects in Mumbai that will entail an investment of Rs. 1,102 crore? |
| Answer» Larsen & Toubro, the country's largest engineering firm, has received green nod for expansion of its Powai residential and IT tower projects in Mumbai that will entail an investment of Rs 1,102 crore. The company had received environment clearance (EC) for construction of three wings of IT towers in a total area of 1,49,618.70 sq m. | |
| 123. |
Which insurance company gets IRDAI for its initial public offering (IPO)? |
| Answer» Reliance General Insurance has received in-principle approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for its initial public offering (IPO). The insurance firm, which is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Reliance Capital, is expected to list during the ongoing fiscal. Reliance Capital plans to dilute about 25 per cent of its holding in the insurer. | |
| 124. |
Which company wins IPL media rights for next five years? |
| Answer» Star India bagged the IPL media rights for TV and digital broadcast for a consolidated sum of Rs.16, 347.5 crore ($ 2.55 billion) for a period of five years. It will start from the 11th edition of IPL 2018 for five years. It pipped Sony to acquire the rights from 2018 to 2022. Total of 24 companies had picked up the Invitation To Tender (ITT) to bid for the broadcast and digital rights. | |
| 125. |
This company signed agreement with Rosoboronexport, ELCOM. |
| Answer» Ashok Leyland signed a MoU with Rosoboronexport, Russia to supply tracked vehicle solutions to the armed forces. Rosoboronexport (ROE) is the only State organisation in Russia for export of the entire range of military products and technologies. Another MoU is signed with the ELCOM Group which is also emerging as a significant player in strategic electronics, avionics and tactical communication globally. | |
| 126. |
Which company has won the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights for 2018-23? |
| Answer» Star India acquired digital as well as media rights for Indian Premier League for a term of five years 2018-2023 with a whooping bid of Rs. 16,347.50 crore on September 4, 2017. The staggering deal has turned out to be a financial windfall for the BCCI despite the administrative crisis it is facing at the moment. The testimony to IPL's growth as the premier sporting property of the country is reflected by the fact that the previous 10-year bid for TV rights only was bought by Sony at Rs. 8200 crore in 2008. | |
| 127. |
Which company announced the acquisition of automation-driven data management platform Datawave to accelerate data integration and migration for their clients? |
| Answer» HCL Technologies announced the acquisition of automation-driven data management platform Datawave to accelerate data integration and migration for their clients. It has agreed to buy Datawave a business unit of ETL Factory Limited, a UK-based company. Datawave has created an innovative data automation platform which enables enterprise customers to execute large scale, complex data-migration and data-integration projects in a leaner, faster and smarter way. | |
| 128. |
Which network combined with Coriant Tie up to Chart 5G? |
| Answer» State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) entered into an agreement with US-based networking solutions provider Coriant to chart the path to 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) in India. The MoU was signed between BSNL and Coriant for laying the foundation for innovation in network architectures and services leveraging 5G, IoT, Software Defined Networking/Network Functions Virtualization (SDN/NFV) and mobile edge computing technologies. | |
| 129. |
Which organization is Sets up First Food Safety Institute in India? |
| Answer» The new Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal inaugurated the Nestle Food Safety Institute in Manesar, Gurugram. The partnerships with private parties on food safety and standards are an imperative for FSSAI. It is an effort to implement a first world regulatory ecosystem in India. | |
| 130. |
Which network Launches 'GST Advantage' for SMEs? |
| Answer» Bharti Airtel launched Airtel GST Advantage a solution designed to enable small businesses and start-ups to file their Goods and Service Tax (GST) returns "accurately, securely and seamlessly". They are in partnership with ClearTax, Airtel GST Advantage is being offered free to all existing Airtel Business customers. Airtel GST Advantage offers a three-pronged solution to customers that they can get free and secure access to the GST Network via Clear Tax, and all Airtel customers will have access to its newly-launched GST Advantage Helpdesk between 8 am and 8 pm on all weekdays. | |
| 131. |
Which company has been awarded "Best Make In India Wi-Fi Company" at "My India Wi-Fi India Summit & Awards 2017"? |
| Answer» DIGISOL Systems Ltd a leading provider of Active and Passive Networking products, announced today that it has been awarded "Best Make In India Wi-Fi Company" at "My India Wi-Fi India Summit & Awards 2017". It was organised by leading digital media organisation DigiAnalysys in New Delhi with the active support and cooperation from leading players in the telecom industry. DIGISOL is the only vendor who manufactures IT networking products in India and is very proud of it. When local manufacturing was a difficult option, its Chairman, Mr. K.R. Naik started manufacturing in India. | |
| 132. |
Assam signs a MoU with this company to increase digital literacy. |
| Answer» Assam Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India, to provide Internet connection to 26,000 villages and 1,500 tea garden areas in Assam to increase digital literacy. Information Technology Secretary Nitin Khare and Google India Country Head (Policy) Chetan Krishnaswami signed the Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. | |
| 133. |
Which company has launched a digital assistance robot named ELEKTRA? |
| Answer» Reliance Energy has launched a digital assistance robot named ELEKTRA. This system provides automated responses to customers for their queries and requests. It is powered by Artificial Intelligence.This robot comes into action whenever a customer logs in to Reliance Energy's Facebook page or website. his digital assistance robot takes help of SCADA and GIS systems to provide real-time responses to the customers. | |
| 134. |
Which company appeared in Fortune's annual list of the Top 50 companies that are changing the world? |
| Answer» TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) appeared in Fortune's annual list of the Top 50 companies that are changing the world. It is the only Indian Company that made to the list. TCS is ranked number 30 on the list. TCS's mKRISHI App is one of the important reasons that got TCS into the list. It lets farmers to access customised expert advice, market information and weather data. | |
| 135. |
Which company partners with NPCI? |
| Answer» Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) partnered with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to launch a RuPay-powered digital debit card. The customers will now be able to transact at all merchants who accept credit and debit cards. | |
| 136. |
Who ties up with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)? |
| Answer» Payment gateway provider PayU announced its collaborations to provide users a safe and secure option to pay for rail tickets booked via the IRCTC website and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). It will now be available as a payment option under the Multiple Payment Services (MPS) option on the IRCTC website at the payment stage of booking an e- ticket. This will enable users to make a safe and secure transaction and also various payment options like internet banking, debit/credit card, and e-wallet. | |
| 137. |
This Bank became the second most valuable company in BSE in India. |
| Answer» HDFC Bank pips Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to become the country’s second most valued firm in terms of market valuation. The market capitalization (m-cap) of HDFC Bank stood at Rs. 4,73,530.72 crore, which was Rs. 797.4 crore more than TCS Rs. 4,72,733.32 crore valuation. Shares of HDFC Bank have surged nearly 53 percent so far this year, while that of TCS rose nearly 5 percent. | |
| 138. |
With which network SK Telecom of Korea ties up for advanced telecom network in India? |
| Answer» Bharti Airtel, SK Telecom of Korea ties up for advanced telecom network in India Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with South Korean telecom operator SK Telecom to build the most advanced telecom network in India. The companies will work towards building an enabling ecosystem for the introduction of these technologies. The company has been offering up to 500 Mbps 4G speed using carrier aggregation technology. | |
| 139. |
Which motor tied up with Rolls-Royce Power Tie up recently? |
| Answer» Pune-based auto firm Force Motors Limited entered into a non-binding joint venture agreement with Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG to produce engines for power generation and rail application and complete power generation systems, including spare parts, for Indian and global markets. The joint venture with Rolls-Royce is the company's first step towards diversifying into the non-auto segment. | |
| 140. |
Which Payments Bank launches UPI enabled digital payments in India? |
| Answer» Airtel Payments Bank become the first payments bank in India to integrate the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on its digital platform. It adds to customer choice and convenience for making secure digital payments to online/offline merchants and making instant money transfers to any bank account in India. For UPI-based payments and transfers, the customers are not required to furnish their bank details to enable transactions and can create easy to remember IDs, ensuring optimal data security. | |
| 141. |
Which company launched the UPI-based digital payment service? |
| Answer» Tech Giant Google's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based digital payment service Tez (meaning fast in Hindi) was launched by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi. With this, Google become latest international giant to enter into India's fast growing digital payment ecosystem. UPI is a payments protocol built by government-backed National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It facilitates the instant fund transfer between two bank accounts on the mobile platform using unique virtual address without putting details of card details, net banking, IFSC code, wallet password etc. | |
| 142. |
This company launches first direct flight to Denmark recently. |
| Answer» Air India has launched its direct flight from New Delhi to Copenhagen. It is the eleventh destination for the airline in Europe and described as connecting 'Maharaja with the Mermaid'. To mark the launch of the flight to Copenhagen, Air India is offering return fares starting from Rs 42,700, inclusive of all taxes. Denmark is Air India's 44th international destination and 11th European non-stop destination. | |
| 143. |
Amazon ties up with __________ to offer micro loans to sellers |
| Answer» Amazon, India's leading e-commerce venture announced that it has joined hands with Bank of Baroda to offer micro loans to its sellers, in India. The loans would be provided for amounts ranging from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.25 lakh. Interest rates would be low around 10.45 % - 11 %. The loans would be given only on invite-basis. Amazon would choose customers based on their performance. | |
| 144. |
Which company ties up with Toshiba and Denso to set up India's first lithium ion battery facility in Gujarat? |
| Answer» Suzuki Motor will invest more than Rs 1,150 crore along with Japanese partners Toshiba and Denso to set up India's first lithium ion battery facility in Gujarat. This is a major boost to the government's ambitious vehicle electrification and Make in India initiatives. | |
| 145. |
This company ties up with Karnataka Tourism Department to launch tourism campaign. |
| Answer» ue to the United Nations theme for this year's World Tourism Day, Ola and the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation initiated a campaign to promote and raise awareness about responsible tourism named "GhoomoResponsibly". Tourism and IT-BT Minister Priyank M. Kharge flagged off this campaign in Bangalore. Ola aims to raise awareness about being a responsible tourist, respecting local culture and promoting environmentally-conscious tourism in Karnataka. | |
| 146. |
Which company received Sebi's approval to raise initial public offering? |
| Answer» Footwear retailer Khadim India has received capital markets regulator Sebi's approval to raise an estimated Rs 550-650 crore through an initial public offering. | |
| 147. |
Which Airways becomes the World's First Airline to launch Double beds in Business Class? |
| Answer» Qatar Airways has put double beds in the business class sections of aeroplanes from London to Doha in Qatar. Such cabins, called Qsuites will be rolled out next in flights from Paris and New York. | |
| 148. |
Which firm buys engineering and design teams for $1.1 billion deal from HTC? |
| Answer» Google has acquired a part of electronics company HTC Corporation's engineering and design teams for $1.1 billion. The deal, which includes employees that have worked on the Pixel smartphone, also comes with a non-exclusive licensing agreement for HTC intellectual property. About 2,000 engineers will be transferred to Google. The staff are "primarily focused on research and development. | |
| 149. |
Which airways launches 'Fly Now Pay Later' scheme recently? |
| Answer» Etihad Airways has launched a 'Fly Now and Pay Later' scheme, in Abu Dhabi. This scheme provides an option for paying the ticket fare in monthly instalments. Etihad Airways is the first airlines in the Gulf region to offer fully automated online instalment plans. Customers need to select the Pay by Instalment option, choose their bank and payment period on the airlines website. | |
| 150. |
With Which company TRIFED signed agreement to sale tribal products online recently? |
| Answer» Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e-commerce giant Amazon for selling tribal products. The aim of the initiative is to promote tribal handicrafts like handloom products, cane and bamboo products, tribal jewelry, Dhokra craft, tribal weaves. It is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. | |