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Question 1 of 60
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich company has partnered with Amex to provide global benefits and offer exclusive privileges to their premium consumers?
Correct
Answer – 3) SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd (SBI Cards) partners with American Express Global Network Services (Amex) to provide global benefits and offer exclusive privileges to their premium consumer segments in India.Incorrect
Answer – 3) SBI Card
Explanation:
SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd (SBI Cards) partners with American Express Global Network Services (Amex) to provide global benefits and offer exclusive privileges to their premium consumer segments in India. -
Question 2 of 60
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich company has partnered with Bajaj Allianz to launch cyber insurance named ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’?
Correct
Answer – 1) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company partnered to offer ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’ for customers who wish to cover themselves against financial losses resulting from cyber-attacks, cyber frauds, or other such malicious activities on various online platforms.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Flipkart
Explanation:
Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company partnered to offer ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’ for customers who wish to cover themselves against financial losses resulting from cyber-attacks, cyber frauds, or other such malicious activities on various online platforms. -
Question 3 of 60
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich state government has signed MoU with Danish water forum in water sector?
Correct
Answer – 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Government of Gujarat signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Danish Water Forum(DWF) in the water sector through an online interactive platform to establish Indo-Danish Water Technology Alliance in Gujarat and to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) 6, ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Government of Gujarat signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Danish Water Forum(DWF) in the water sector through an online interactive platform to establish Indo-Danish Water Technology Alliance in Gujarat and to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) 6, ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’. -
Question 4 of 60
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho represented India at 3rd edition of G20 Sherpa Meeting took place virtually under Saudi Arabia’s Presidency?
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Answer – 5) Suresh Prabhu
Explanation:
G20 Sherpa Meeting took place virtually under Saudi Arabia’s Presidency. The meeting discussed the actions taken by the forum for tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is the 3rd edition of G20 Sherpa Meeting. G20 Members, Invited Countries, International and Regional organizations participated in the meeting. Suresh Prabhu, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha represented India at the meeting. He is India’s Sherpa (Emissary) to G7 and G20.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Suresh Prabhu
Explanation:
G20 Sherpa Meeting took place virtually under Saudi Arabia’s Presidency. The meeting discussed the actions taken by the forum for tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is the 3rd edition of G20 Sherpa Meeting. G20 Members, Invited Countries, International and Regional organizations participated in the meeting. Suresh Prabhu, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha represented India at the meeting. He is India’s Sherpa (Emissary) to G7 and G20. -
Question 5 of 60
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia successfully test fired which supersonic cruise missile with a Strike Range of over 400 Kilometers (September 2020)?
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Answer – 3) BrahMos
Explanation:
India successfully test fired the surface-to-surface Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos with a Strike Range of over 400 Kilometers from Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. It was jointly conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) & BrahMos Aerospace. The Test-firing was carried under the PJ-10 Project of DRDO. It will pay the way for serial production of indigenous components of powerful weapon systems to realise the aim of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance).Incorrect
Answer – 3) BrahMos
Explanation:
India successfully test fired the surface-to-surface Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos with a Strike Range of over 400 Kilometers from Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha. It was jointly conducted by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) & BrahMos Aerospace. The Test-firing was carried under the PJ-10 Project of DRDO. It will pay the way for serial production of indigenous components of powerful weapon systems to realise the aim of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance). -
Question 6 of 60
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the wicket keeper who has contributed for the most number of dismissals in T20 Internationals?
Correct
Answer – 4) Alyssa Healy
Explanation:
Australian woman cricketer and wicket keeper Alyssa Healy broke the record of “Most Dismissal by Wicket Keeper” by MS Dhoni’s who made 91 dismissals in 98 T20 Internationals(T20Is) for India. Healy has played 114 T20Is for Australia and broke the record with 92 dismissals in the shortest format of the game during the match against New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of the three match series at Allan Border Field at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Alyssa Healy
Explanation:
Australian woman cricketer and wicket keeper Alyssa Healy broke the record of “Most Dismissal by Wicket Keeper” by MS Dhoni’s who made 91 dismissals in 98 T20 Internationals(T20Is) for India. Healy has played 114 T20Is for Australia and broke the record with 92 dismissals in the shortest format of the game during the match against New Zealand in the 2nd T20I of the three match series at Allan Border Field at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. -
Question 7 of 60
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the ministry which is planning to create a new Oceania Territorial Division by integrating Indo-Pacific and ASEAN divisions.
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Answer – 1) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is creating a new Oceania Territorial Division by integrating Indo-Pacific and ASEAN divisions within it. Through this move, India is seeking to align policies in the regions stretching from Western Pacific (Pacific Island) to Andaman Sea. India will focus administrative and diplomatic attention in the region which is seeing growing Military assertiveness of China.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Ministry of External Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is creating a new Oceania Territorial Division by integrating Indo-Pacific and ASEAN divisions within it. Through this move, India is seeking to align policies in the regions stretching from Western Pacific (Pacific Island) to Andaman Sea. India will focus administrative and diplomatic attention in the region which is seeing growing Military assertiveness of China. -
Question 8 of 60
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia plans to build 100-bedded Cancer Hospital and 22, 000-seater Cricket Stadium in which country?
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Answer – 5) Maldives
Explanation:
India will build 100-bedded Cancer Hospital and 22, 000-seater Cricket Stadium, in Hulhumale (Maldives) under USD 800 Million Line of Credit (LoC) extended to Maldives in 2019.The Export-Import Bank (EXIM) of India extended the LOC for development of infrastructure projects in Maldives. The construction of the Hospital will strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the Health Sector. India will partner with Housing Development Corporation Limited of Maldives for the development of Central Park and renovation of Arrival Jetty in Hulhumale. It will benefit both the visitors and residents.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Maldives
Explanation:
India will build 100-bedded Cancer Hospital and 22, 000-seater Cricket Stadium, in Hulhumale (Maldives) under USD 800 Million Line of Credit (LoC) extended to Maldives in 2019.The Export-Import Bank (EXIM) of India extended the LOC for development of infrastructure projects in Maldives. The construction of the Hospital will strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the Health Sector. India will partner with Housing Development Corporation Limited of Maldives for the development of Central Park and renovation of Arrival Jetty in Hulhumale. It will benefit both the visitors and residents. -
Question 9 of 60
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsNew Development Bank (NDB) has approved USD 241 million for which metro rail project (USD 500 Million approved for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project)?
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Answer – 4) Mumbai Metro Rail Project
Explanation:
New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Nations approved USD 241 Million (approximately INR 1760 Crores) for Mumbai Metro Rail Project, and USD 500 Million (approximately INR 3670 Crores) for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project. The loans were approved by the Board of Directors of NDB in the 28th Meeting held in virtual format on September 29, 2020.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Mumbai Metro Rail Project
Explanation:
New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Nations approved USD 241 Million (approximately INR 1760 Crores) for Mumbai Metro Rail Project, and USD 500 Million (approximately INR 3670 Crores) for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project. The loans were approved by the Board of Directors of NDB in the 28th Meeting held in virtual format on September 29, 2020. -
Question 10 of 60
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsHow many banks were excluded from Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934 in September 2020?
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Answer – 2) 6
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) excluded six public sector banks (PSBs) from the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934 following their merger with other banks with effect from April 01, 2020. The six banks are Syndicate Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC), United Bank of India, Andhra Bank, Corporation Bank, and Allahabad Bank. OBC and United Bank of India merged into Punjab National Bank; Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank.Incorrect
Answer – 2) 6
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) excluded six public sector banks (PSBs) from the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934 following their merger with other banks with effect from April 01, 2020. The six banks are Syndicate Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC), United Bank of India, Andhra Bank, Corporation Bank, and Allahabad Bank. OBC and United Bank of India merged into Punjab National Bank; Syndicate Bank into Canara Bank; Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India; and Allahabad Bank into Indian Bank. -
Question 11 of 60
11. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich bank has signed MoU with Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) to provide digital payment solutions and financing solutions?
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Answer – 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Digital Payment Solutions and Financing solutions to HUL’s retailers and distributors. The Partnership will accelerate the adoption of digital payments among small-scale entrepreneurs and retailers in all parts of the country. It will be available initially in Mumbai and Bengaluru.Incorrect
Answer – 1) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) and Hindustan Unilever (HUL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Digital Payment Solutions and Financing solutions to HUL’s retailers and distributors. The Partnership will accelerate the adoption of digital payments among small-scale entrepreneurs and retailers in all parts of the country. It will be available initially in Mumbai and Bengaluru. -
Question 12 of 60
12. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho heads the panel constituted by government of India to examine Chinese foreign investment proposals?
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Answer – 3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Explanation:
The Government of India has set up a screening panel to examine all Chinese foreign investment proposals. The panel is headed by the home secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla and secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as a member.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Explanation:
The Government of India has set up a screening panel to examine all Chinese foreign investment proposals. The panel is headed by the home secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla and secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as a member. -
Question 13 of 60
13. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich session of United Nations General Assembly was held virtually from September 15 – 30, 2020?
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Answer – 1) 75th
Explanation:
The 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 75) was held virtually for the first time amid COVID -19 from September 15 to September 30, 2020. It was hosted by the United States of America (USA) from New York and under the Presidency of Volkan Bozkir of Turkey. During the session, a special event was organized on September 21, 2020 marking the 75th anniversary of UN. The event was held under the theme “The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism” while the theme of the session was “The future we want, the United Nations we need, reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism – confronting the COVID-19 through effective multilateral action”. On September 30, 2020, Union minister Prakash Keshav Javadekar addressed the UN Summit on Biodiversity, which was convened by the President of the General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, under the theme of “Urgent action on biodiversity for sustainable development”. India has added around 3 million hectares of forest and tree cover, which has enhanced the combined forest and tree cover to 24.56% of the total geographical area of the country.Incorrect
Answer – 1) 75th
Explanation:
The 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 75) was held virtually for the first time amid COVID -19 from September 15 to September 30, 2020. It was hosted by the United States of America (USA) from New York and under the Presidency of Volkan Bozkir of Turkey. During the session, a special event was organized on September 21, 2020 marking the 75th anniversary of UN. The event was held under the theme “The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism” while the theme of the session was “The future we want, the United Nations we need, reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism – confronting the COVID-19 through effective multilateral action”. On September 30, 2020, Union minister Prakash Keshav Javadekar addressed the UN Summit on Biodiversity, which was convened by the President of the General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, under the theme of “Urgent action on biodiversity for sustainable development”. India has added around 3 million hectares of forest and tree cover, which has enhanced the combined forest and tree cover to 24.56% of the total geographical area of the country. -
Question 14 of 60
14. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhen was UN’s International Day of Older Persons observed annually?
Correct
Answer – 3) October 1
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Older Persons is annually observed across the globe on 1st October to recognize the elderlies as an asset to the society who are capable of contributing to the development process. The 1st October 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons. The first International Day of Older Persons was observed and celebrated on 1st October 1991. The theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2020 is “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?”. The decision of the International day of Older persons was preceded by the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing adopted by the 1982 World Assembly on Ageing, which was also endorsed by the UNGA. On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons 2020, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare stated that marking the launch year of the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030) various activities will be undertaken throughout 2020.Incorrect
Answer – 3) October 1
Explanation:
United Nations(UN)’s International Day of Older Persons is annually observed across the globe on 1st October to recognize the elderlies as an asset to the society who are capable of contributing to the development process. The 1st October 2020 marks the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons. The first International Day of Older Persons was observed and celebrated on 1st October 1991. The theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2020 is “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?”. The decision of the International day of Older persons was preceded by the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing adopted by the 1982 World Assembly on Ageing, which was also endorsed by the UNGA. On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons 2020, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare stated that marking the launch year of the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030) various activities will be undertaken throughout 2020. -
Question 15 of 60
15. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich state government has launched ‘Pathashree Abhijan’ scheme for road repair?
Correct
Answer – 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal (WB) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched ‘Pathashree Abhijan’ scheme for Road Repair. The scheme has been launched to repair 7, 000 stretches of road which includes 12, 000 kilometers of road in a time-bound manner. An amount of INR 500 Crores has been allocated for the scheme, and the works will be finished by December-January, 2021.Incorrect
Answer – 3) West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal (WB) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched ‘Pathashree Abhijan’ scheme for Road Repair. The scheme has been launched to repair 7, 000 stretches of road which includes 12, 000 kilometers of road in a time-bound manner. An amount of INR 500 Crores has been allocated for the scheme, and the works will be finished by December-January, 2021. -
Question 16 of 60
16. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho heads the 3-member interim committee of directors constituted by RBI to run Dhanlaxmi bank?
Correct
Answer – 3) G. Subramonia Iyer
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved a 3-member interim Committee of Directors (CoD) to exercise the powers of Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd till a new MD & CEO takes charge. G. Subramonia Iyer will head(Chairman) the CoD, G. Rajagopalan Nair and P.K Vijayakumar will serve as its members.Incorrect
Answer – 3) G. Subramonia Iyer
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved a 3-member interim Committee of Directors (CoD) to exercise the powers of Managing Director(MD) & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd till a new MD & CEO takes charge. G. Subramonia Iyer will head(Chairman) the CoD, G. Rajagopalan Nair and P.K Vijayakumar will serve as its members. -
Question 17 of 60
17. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been chosen as the recipient of the “2020 Gandhi Award” of Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation (MGNF)?
Correct
Answer – 1) Sanjay Singh
Explanation:
Eby J Jose, Chairman of Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation (MGNF) announced that Sanjay Singh, Member of Parliament (MP) of Rajya Sabha and the leader of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) has been chosen as the recipient of the “2020 Gandhi Award”. He was recognized with the award for being instrumental in the diplomatic intervention of India to remove the image of Mahatma Gandhi on the beer bottles of Malka brewery, an Israeli private company. M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India will present the 2020 Gandhi Award to Sanjay over an award ceremony at New Delhi in January 2021.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Sanjay Singh
Explanation:
Eby J Jose, Chairman of Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation (MGNF) announced that Sanjay Singh, Member of Parliament (MP) of Rajya Sabha and the leader of Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) has been chosen as the recipient of the “2020 Gandhi Award”. He was recognized with the award for being instrumental in the diplomatic intervention of India to remove the image of Mahatma Gandhi on the beer bottles of Malka brewery, an Israeli private company. M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India will present the 2020 Gandhi Award to Sanjay over an award ceremony at New Delhi in January 2021. -
Question 18 of 60
18. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho represented India at 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW) – Beijing +25 virtually?
Correct
Answer – 4) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) addressed the High-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW) – Beijing +25 virtually. The theme of the event was “Accelerating the realisation of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. During the conference, it was announced that India is committed to full and effective implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Smriti Irani
Explanation:
Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) addressed the High-level meeting on the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW) – Beijing +25 virtually. The theme of the event was “Accelerating the realisation of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. During the conference, it was announced that India is committed to full and effective implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. -
Question 19 of 60
19. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsISRO plans to launch Venus mission named “Shukrayaan-1” by which year?
Correct
Answer – 4) 2025
Explanation:
ISRO is all set to launch its first Venus mission “Shukrayaan-1” in 2025 with participation of French space agency CNES (National Centre for Space Studies; French: Centre national d’etudes spatiales). In this regard, ISRO has selected the VIRAL (Venus Infrared Atmospheric Gases Linker) instrument co-developed with the Russian federal space agency Roscosmos and the LATMOS (Atmospheres, Milieux, Observations Spatiales Laborator) attached to the CNRS. Notably this will be the first time a French payload will be flown on an Indian exploration mission.Incorrect
Answer – 4) 2025
Explanation:
ISRO is all set to launch its first Venus mission “Shukrayaan-1” in 2025 with participation of French space agency CNES (National Centre for Space Studies; French: Centre national d’etudes spatiales). In this regard, ISRO has selected the VIRAL (Venus Infrared Atmospheric Gases Linker) instrument co-developed with the Russian federal space agency Roscosmos and the LATMOS (Atmospheres, Milieux, Observations Spatiales Laborator) attached to the CNRS. Notably this will be the first time a French payload will be flown on an Indian exploration mission. -
Question 20 of 60
20. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich state government has launched ‘Kritagyata’ portal for the convenience of pensioners?
Correct
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
Chief Minister (CM) of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal launched an on-line pension submission and tracking system “Kritagyata” during a function held at Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati. Created on the lines of “Bhabhisya” portal of Government of India, Kritagyata is first portal of its kind among all the states in the country for the convenience of pensioners by expediting their pension-related claims. Assam Police celebrated its 70th foundation day, i.e. Assam Police Day on October 1, 2020. On this occasion Sarbananda Sonowal launched a month-long “CyberSafety” campaign to raise awareness on cybercrimes and safety. It will be jointly conducted by the Assam Police and cyber-security think tank Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF).Incorrect
Answer – 3) Assam
Explanation:
Chief Minister (CM) of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal launched an on-line pension submission and tracking system “Kritagyata” during a function held at Assam Administrative Staff College in Guwahati. Created on the lines of “Bhabhisya” portal of Government of India, Kritagyata is first portal of its kind among all the states in the country for the convenience of pensioners by expediting their pension-related claims. Assam Police celebrated its 70th foundation day, i.e. Assam Police Day on October 1, 2020. On this occasion Sarbananda Sonowal launched a month-long “CyberSafety” campaign to raise awareness on cybercrimes and safety. It will be jointly conducted by the Assam Police and cyber-security think tank Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF). -
Question 21 of 60
21. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich ministry introduced Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 in parliament which has come into force with effect from September 29, 2020?
Correct
Answer – 1) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has redefined guidelines on how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can accept, transfer and utilize foreign donations and contributions by amending the provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) with Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 which has come into force w.e.f. September 29, 2020. The decision regarding its commencement was taken by the Centre in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 (33 of 2020) to maintain transparency in NGOs. Notably, the amendment in Section 13 of FCRA empowers the MHA to freeze the FCRA Bank account in case of any contravention of the FCRA law and can also suspend FCRA registration of an organization up to 360 days from current 180 days (6 months).Incorrect
Answer – 1) Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation:
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has redefined guidelines on how non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can accept, transfer and utilize foreign donations and contributions by amending the provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA) with Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 which has come into force w.e.f. September 29, 2020. The decision regarding its commencement was taken by the Centre in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 (33 of 2020) to maintain transparency in NGOs. Notably, the amendment in Section 13 of FCRA empowers the MHA to freeze the FCRA Bank account in case of any contravention of the FCRA law and can also suspend FCRA registration of an organization up to 360 days from current 180 days (6 months). -
Question 22 of 60
22. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsPrime Minister Modi inaugurated world’s longest highway tunnel (connects Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley) “Atal Tunnel” in which state/UT?
Correct
Answer – 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Atal Tunnel’ – World’s Longest Highway Tunnel in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The 9.02 Kilometre Long Tunnel has been constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of INR 3, 300 crores. It connects Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley. The Atal Tunnel, running across the 13,050-ft high Rohtang pass, on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world. The Tunnel has been built by adopting the latest NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) technique.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Atal Tunnel’ – World’s Longest Highway Tunnel in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The 9.02 Kilometre Long Tunnel has been constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) at a cost of INR 3, 300 crores. It connects Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley. The Atal Tunnel, running across the 13,050-ft high Rohtang pass, on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world. The Tunnel has been built by adopting the latest NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) technique. -
Question 23 of 60
23. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsGram Sampark Abhiyan is the financial inclusion initiative of which bank (scheme launched by Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar)?
Correct
Answer – 2) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi i.e. on October 2, 2020, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a 3 months long nationwide campaign of financial inclusion and literacy initiative “Gram Sampark Abhiyan”. It was launched by Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the lines of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. The campaign is centered on four key themes viz. digital, credit, social security and financial literacy. This campaign will culminate on December 31, 2020 covering 526 districts in 24 states.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi i.e. on October 2, 2020, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has launched a 3 months long nationwide campaign of financial inclusion and literacy initiative “Gram Sampark Abhiyan”. It was launched by Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on the lines of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. The campaign is centered on four key themes viz. digital, credit, social security and financial literacy. This campaign will culminate on December 31, 2020 covering 526 districts in 24 states. -
Question 24 of 60
24. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho among the following doesn’t got 2020 Right Livelihood Award (alternative Nobel Prize in Stockholm)?
Correct
Answer – 5) Sumaira Abdulali
Explanation:
Right Livelihood Award Foundation announced the four winners of the 2020 Right Livelihood Award which is also known as the alternative Nobel Prize in Stockholm. The four activists Ales Bialiatski of Belarus, Nasrin Sotoudeh of Iran, Bryan Stevenson of the United States(US) and Lottie Cunningham Wren of Nicaragua shared the 2020 award for their contribution towards equality, democracy, justice and freedom.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Sumaira Abdulali
Explanation:
Right Livelihood Award Foundation announced the four winners of the 2020 Right Livelihood Award which is also known as the alternative Nobel Prize in Stockholm. The four activists Ales Bialiatski of Belarus, Nasrin Sotoudeh of Iran, Bryan Stevenson of the United States(US) and Lottie Cunningham Wren of Nicaragua shared the 2020 award for their contribution towards equality, democracy, justice and freedom. -
Question 25 of 60
25. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the spacecraft of Northrop Grumman Cygnus (NG-14 Cygnus) which was launched by NASA recently.
Correct
Answer – 4) SS Kalpana Chawla
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft named “SS Kalpana Chawla” after its astronaut Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-born woman to enter space and was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle in Columbia disaster when the spacecraft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere in 2003. The spacecraft was launched on an Antares rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, United States (US) to deliver nearly 8,000 pounds (approximately 3,630 kilograms) of scientific investigations, technology demonstrations, commercial products, and other cargo to the International Space Station (ISS). It should be noted that this delivery is the Northrop Grumman’s 14th contracted cargo flight to the space station.Incorrect
Answer – 4) SS Kalpana Chawla
Explanation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft named “SS Kalpana Chawla” after its astronaut Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-born woman to enter space and was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle in Columbia disaster when the spacecraft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere in 2003. The spacecraft was launched on an Antares rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, United States (US) to deliver nearly 8,000 pounds (approximately 3,630 kilograms) of scientific investigations, technology demonstrations, commercial products, and other cargo to the International Space Station (ISS). It should be noted that this delivery is the Northrop Grumman’s 14th contracted cargo flight to the space station. -
Question 26 of 60
26. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current Affairs“Dalle Khursani”, the famous chilli based on ‘which’ state got GI tag recently?
Correct
Answer – 4) Sikkim
Explanation:
On the basis of an application filed by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) on behalf of Sikkim, the red cherry pepper chilli of Sikkim, “Dalle Khursani” earned the geographical indication (GI) tag from the Union Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It is considered as one of the hottest chilli in the world with medicinal values.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Sikkim
Explanation:
On the basis of an application filed by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) on behalf of Sikkim, the red cherry pepper chilli of Sikkim, “Dalle Khursani” earned the geographical indication (GI) tag from the Union Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It is considered as one of the hottest chilli in the world with medicinal values. -
Question 27 of 60
27. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsHousing & Urban Affairs secretary Durga Shanker Mishra has launched API integration between PM SVANidhi Portal and eMudra Portal of ‘which’ Bank?
Correct
Answer – 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the API (Application Programming Interface) integration between the PM SVANidhi Portal and the SBI (State Bank of India)’s eMudra portal. This launch is a part of Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme.Incorrect
Answer – 3) State Bank of India
Explanation:
Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the API (Application Programming Interface) integration between the PM SVANidhi Portal and the SBI (State Bank of India)’s eMudra portal. This launch is a part of Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. -
Question 28 of 60
28. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsHarvey J. Alter, Charles M. Rice and Michael Houghton has won 2020 Nobel prize in Physiology/medicine for discovering which virus?
Correct
Answer – 3) Hepatitis C Virus
Explanation:
The Head of the Nobel Committee, Thomas Perlmann announced the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 jointly to 2 Americans Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice and one British-born scientist Michael Houghton for discovering the Hepatitis C virus, a major global health problem that causes cirrhosis and liver cancer at the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. Note- The award is the 1st of six prizes being announced. The other prizes include in the fields of physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Hepatitis C Virus
Explanation:
The Head of the Nobel Committee, Thomas Perlmann announced the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 jointly to 2 Americans Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice and one British-born scientist Michael Houghton for discovering the Hepatitis C virus, a major global health problem that causes cirrhosis and liver cancer at the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. Note- The award is the 1st of six prizes being announced. The other prizes include in the fields of physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics. -
Question 29 of 60
29. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsDRDO successfully flight tested the Anti-submarine weapon system ‘SMART’ from Wheeler Island, Odisha recently. What does ‘S’ in SMART stands for?
Correct
Answer – 3) Supersonic
Explanation:
After the successful testing of a new version of indigenously developed canister launched hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile, on October 5, 2020, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile assisted release of Torpedo (SMART) from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. All mission objectives, including missile flight upto the range and altitude, separation of the nose cone, the release of Torpedo and deployment of Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM), were met perfectly. SMART will be used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations beyond torpedo range. The technologies required for SMART were developed by DRDO laboratories, including Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad (Telangana), Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).Incorrect
Answer – 3) Supersonic
Explanation:
After the successful testing of a new version of indigenously developed canister launched hypersonic nuclear-capable Shaurya missile, on October 5, 2020, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile assisted release of Torpedo (SMART) from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. All mission objectives, including missile flight upto the range and altitude, separation of the nose cone, the release of Torpedo and deployment of Velocity Reduction Mechanism (VRM), were met perfectly. SMART will be used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations beyond torpedo range. The technologies required for SMART were developed by DRDO laboratories, including Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad (Telangana), Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh). -
Question 30 of 60
30. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich country planned to send world’s 1st mining robot ‘Asteroid Mining Robot’ into space by November 2020?
Correct
Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
An IEEE Spectrum report stated that Origin Space, the Beijing-based company is set to send world’s first mining robot named ‘asteroid mining robot’ into space by November 2020 to identify and extract resources. The mining robot will be launched into space by a Chinese Long March series rocket. The 30-gram spacecraft, NEO-1, is likely to be launched as a secondary payload on a Chinese Long March rocket. This company also has another mission, Yuanwang-1 (‘Look up-1’), nicknamed ‘Little Hubble’, which is to be launched by late 2021 or early 2022.Incorrect
Answer – 1) China
Explanation:
An IEEE Spectrum report stated that Origin Space, the Beijing-based company is set to send world’s first mining robot named ‘asteroid mining robot’ into space by November 2020 to identify and extract resources. The mining robot will be launched into space by a Chinese Long March series rocket. The 30-gram spacecraft, NEO-1, is likely to be launched as a secondary payload on a Chinese Long March rocket. This company also has another mission, Yuanwang-1 (‘Look up-1’), nicknamed ‘Little Hubble’, which is to be launched by late 2021 or early 2022. -
Question 31 of 60
31. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe UN World Habitat Day 2020 was observed on 5th October. What is the theme of World Habitat Day 2020?
Correct
Answer – 2) “Housing for All – A Better Urban Future”
Explanation:
The United Nations World Habitat Day was observed on 5th October. It is celebrated annually on First Monday of October. The World Habitat Day is observed to reflect on the state of human settlements and to emphasize the basic right of adequate shelter to all. The Theme of World Habitat Day 2020 is “Housing for All – A Better Urban Future”. The Global Observation of the Day will be hosted by the city of Surabaya, Indonesia.Incorrect
Answer – 2) “Housing for All – A Better Urban Future”
Explanation:
The United Nations World Habitat Day was observed on 5th October. It is celebrated annually on First Monday of October. The World Habitat Day is observed to reflect on the state of human settlements and to emphasize the basic right of adequate shelter to all. The Theme of World Habitat Day 2020 is “Housing for All – A Better Urban Future”. The Global Observation of the Day will be hosted by the city of Surabaya, Indonesia. -
Question 32 of 60
32. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia’s 1st ever organic spices seed park will be set up in which state?
Correct
Answer – 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani released Sanction letters to two Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for the Country’s First Ever Organic Spices Seed Park in Patan & Banaskantha districts for production of Cumin & Fennel Seeds.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Gujarat
Explanation:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani released Sanction letters to two Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) for the Country’s First Ever Organic Spices Seed Park in Patan & Banaskantha districts for production of Cumin & Fennel Seeds. -
Question 33 of 60
33. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia’s first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” will be constructed in which expressway?
Correct
Answer – 3) Delhi-Mumbai
Explanation:
As a part of improving road infrastructure, there are many ongoing expressway (e-way) projects in the country including the longest Delhi-Mumbai Greenfield expressway which is to be completed by 2024. Among one of the features, Delhi-Mumbai expressway will have India’s first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” with a combined length of over 2.5 km for safe passage of wildlife. These bridges are inspired from the Wildlife crossings in the Netherlands. These will ensure no disturbance and no chance of any conflict to the Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor connecting Ranthambhore and Mukundra (Darrah) wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan as the wild animals will get such passage at every 500 metres interval.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Delhi-Mumbai
Explanation:
As a part of improving road infrastructure, there are many ongoing expressway (e-way) projects in the country including the longest Delhi-Mumbai Greenfield expressway which is to be completed by 2024. Among one of the features, Delhi-Mumbai expressway will have India’s first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” with a combined length of over 2.5 km for safe passage of wildlife. These bridges are inspired from the Wildlife crossings in the Netherlands. These will ensure no disturbance and no chance of any conflict to the Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor connecting Ranthambhore and Mukundra (Darrah) wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan as the wild animals will get such passage at every 500 metres interval. -
Question 34 of 60
34. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho chaired the 5th Special Session of World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board?
Correct
Answer – 2) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) virtually chaired the 5th Special Session of Bureau of the Executive Board as Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). The objective behind this session was to ensure the full and effective implementation of the terms of resolution WHA (World Health Assembly) 73.1 on COVID-19 response. It should be noted that Harsh Vardhan is the chair of the WHO Executive Board.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) virtually chaired the 5th Special Session of Bureau of the Executive Board as Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO). The objective behind this session was to ensure the full and effective implementation of the terms of resolution WHA (World Health Assembly) 73.1 on COVID-19 response. It should be noted that Harsh Vardhan is the chair of the WHO Executive Board. -
Question 35 of 60
35. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsIndia proposed to build USD 6 Billion worth petroleum refinery in which country?
Correct
Answer – 5) Myanmar
Explanation:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary (FS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla concluded the two-day visit to Myanmar on October 4-5, 2020. India proposed to build an USD 6 Billion Petroleum refinery project near Yangon, Myanmar.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Myanmar
Explanation:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary (FS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla concluded the two-day visit to Myanmar on October 4-5, 2020. India proposed to build an USD 6 Billion Petroleum refinery project near Yangon, Myanmar. -
Question 36 of 60
36. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the bank which in partnership with Visa launched the 1st of its kind debit card facility for availing Loan Against Securities (LAS).
Correct
Answer – 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank in partnership with Visa introduced a debit card facility for customers who avail Loan Against Securities (LAS) from the bank. The card is available on the Visa platform. With this introduction, ICICI bank becomes the 1st bank in India to launch this facility after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed banks to issue electronic(e) cards to customers availing an Overdraft (OD) facility, that are only in the nature of personal loan with no specific end-use restriction. Note– New customer who avail LAS will be issued a Debit card.Incorrect
Answer – 2) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank in partnership with Visa introduced a debit card facility for customers who avail Loan Against Securities (LAS) from the bank. The card is available on the Visa platform. With this introduction, ICICI bank becomes the 1st bank in India to launch this facility after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed banks to issue electronic(e) cards to customers availing an Overdraft (OD) facility, that are only in the nature of personal loan with no specific end-use restriction. Note– New customer who avail LAS will be issued a Debit card. -
Question 37 of 60
37. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsFind the company which has launched ‘‘Make Small Strong’’ campaign for small businesses.
Correct
Answer – 4) Google India
Explanation:
In order to support small businesses and drive demand through customer support, Google India has launched a nation-wide campaign, ‘Make Small Strong’. It has entered into partnership with Zoho and Instamojo to help SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses) to build a digital presence. It has also partnered with Dunzo and Swiggy to expedite small businesses’ on-boarding process. Also, Google in partnership with Doordarshan planned to launch Namaste Digital to increase its outreach program.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Google India
Explanation:
In order to support small businesses and drive demand through customer support, Google India has launched a nation-wide campaign, ‘Make Small Strong’. It has entered into partnership with Zoho and Instamojo to help SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses) to build a digital presence. It has also partnered with Dunzo and Swiggy to expedite small businesses’ on-boarding process. Also, Google in partnership with Doordarshan planned to launch Namaste Digital to increase its outreach program. -
Question 38 of 60
38. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsRoger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez has got 2020 Nobel Prize in which field?
Correct
Answer – 4) Physics
Explanation:
Goran K. Hansson, secretary-general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, announced the Nobel Prize in Physics 2020. One half of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics was given to Roger Penrose (United Kingdom-UK) for his discovery that black hole formation is resilient prediction of the general theory of relativity and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel(German) and Andrea Ghez(America) for their discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy (Milky Way). The award comprises a gold medal and prize money of 10 million Swedish kronor (more than $1.1 million).Incorrect
Answer – 4) Physics
Explanation:
Goran K. Hansson, secretary-general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, announced the Nobel Prize in Physics 2020. One half of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics was given to Roger Penrose (United Kingdom-UK) for his discovery that black hole formation is resilient prediction of the general theory of relativity and the other half jointly to Reinhard Genzel(German) and Andrea Ghez(America) for their discovery of a supermassive compact object at the centre of our galaxy (Milky Way). The award comprises a gold medal and prize money of 10 million Swedish kronor (more than $1.1 million). -
Question 39 of 60
39. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the India’s largest HPC-AI supercomputer which will be commissioned by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
Correct
Answer – 4) PARAM Siddhi – AI
Explanation:
In order to be at par with international standards in AI (Artificial intelligence) supercomputing research and innovation, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will commission India’s largest HPC-AI supercomputer, ‘PARAM Siddhi – AI’. About PARAM Siddhi – AI: It will have 210 AI Petaflops (6.5 Petaflops Peak DP) and will be based on the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD reference architecture comprising 42 NVIDIA DGX A100 systems, connected with NVIDIA Mellanox HDR InfiniBand networking along with indigenously developed HPC-AI engine, Software Frameworks, Cloud Platform by C-DAC.Incorrect
Answer – 4) PARAM Siddhi – AI
Explanation:
In order to be at par with international standards in AI (Artificial intelligence) supercomputing research and innovation, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will commission India’s largest HPC-AI supercomputer, ‘PARAM Siddhi – AI’. About PARAM Siddhi – AI: It will have 210 AI Petaflops (6.5 Petaflops Peak DP) and will be based on the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD reference architecture comprising 42 NVIDIA DGX A100 systems, connected with NVIDIA Mellanox HDR InfiniBand networking along with indigenously developed HPC-AI engine, Software Frameworks, Cloud Platform by C-DAC. -
Question 40 of 60
40. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsThe ‘Unfinished’ is the memoir of whom?
Correct
Answer – 2) Priyanka Chopra
Explanation:
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra’s long-awaited book debut, ‘Unfinished’, will be launched on January 19, 2021, publisher Penguin Random House India announced recently.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Priyanka Chopra
Explanation:
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra’s long-awaited book debut, ‘Unfinished’, will be launched on January 19, 2021, publisher Penguin Random House India announced recently. -
Question 41 of 60
41. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsName the state which launched online e-learning platform ‘DISHTAVO’.
Correct
Answer – 4) Goa
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated DISHTAVO (Digital Integrated System for Holistic Teaching and Virtual Orientations) Youtube Channel, a unique initiative of the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Goa. DISHTAVO Program aims to create online E-content in form of video lectures of syllabus for colleges affiliated to Goa University. Goa has become the first and only State to take the entire syllabus of higher education on e-platform.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Goa
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated DISHTAVO (Digital Integrated System for Holistic Teaching and Virtual Orientations) Youtube Channel, a unique initiative of the Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Goa. DISHTAVO Program aims to create online E-content in form of video lectures of syllabus for colleges affiliated to Goa University. Goa has become the first and only State to take the entire syllabus of higher education on e-platform. -
Question 42 of 60
42. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current Affairs‘MSME Prerana’ launched by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is the business mentoring programme of which bank?
Correct
Answer – 5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched “MSME Prerana” an online business mentoring programme for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by Indian Bank in collaboration with Poornatha & Co, at the bank’s headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. As per Indian Bank, it is the first-of-its-kind initiative by a bank in India for the MSME sector.Incorrect
Answer – 5) Indian Bank
Explanation:
Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched “MSME Prerana” an online business mentoring programme for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by Indian Bank in collaboration with Poornatha & Co, at the bank’s headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. As per Indian Bank, it is the first-of-its-kind initiative by a bank in India for the MSME sector. -
Question 43 of 60
43. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWhich bank partnered with Vistara to launch industry 1st co-branded Forex card for international travelers?
Correct
Answer – 4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Ltd in partnership with Vistara, India’s full service carrier launched a Co-Branded Forex Card, ‘Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card’ to cater the needs of international travellers. This is the 1st-ever collaboration by a bank and an Indian airline for a co-branded forex card. The multicurrency forex card enables customers to travel to international destinations in a cashless and hassle free manner.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Axis Bank
Explanation:
Axis Bank Ltd in partnership with Vistara, India’s full service carrier launched a Co-Branded Forex Card, ‘Axis Bank Club Vistara Forex Card’ to cater the needs of international travellers. This is the 1st-ever collaboration by a bank and an Indian airline for a co-branded forex card. The multicurrency forex card enables customers to travel to international destinations in a cashless and hassle free manner. -
Question 44 of 60
44. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current AffairsWho has been appointed as the chairman of State Bank of India with effect from October 7, 2020?
Correct
Answer – 4) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Explanation:
The Government of India appointed Dinesh Kumar Khara, the current Managing Director of State Bank of India as the new Chairman of SBI for a period of three years effective from 7th October 2020. Dinesh Kumar Khara succeeds Rajnish Kumar as the new Chairman, whose 3-year term ended on 7th October 2020. The appointment of Dinesh Kumar was recommended by the Bank Board Bureau.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Dinesh Kumar Khara
Explanation:
The Government of India appointed Dinesh Kumar Khara, the current Managing Director of State Bank of India as the new Chairman of SBI for a period of three years effective from 7th October 2020. Dinesh Kumar Khara succeeds Rajnish Kumar as the new Chairman, whose 3-year term ended on 7th October 2020. The appointment of Dinesh Kumar was recommended by the Bank Board Bureau. -
Question 45 of 60
45. Question
1 pointsCategory: Current Affairs‘Tsirkon (Zircon)’ hypersonic cruise missile was successfully tested by which country?
Correct
Answer – 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia successfully test-fired the Tsirkon (Zircon) Hypersonic Cruise Missile. The missile successfully hit a target in the Barents Sea. The test was carried out from Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Vessel located in White Sea, Northern Russia. The Missile successfully hit its target at a distance of 450 Kilometers in Four and Half Minutes, and reached hypersonic speeds of more than Mach 8.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Russia
Explanation:
Russia successfully test-fired the Tsirkon (Zircon) Hypersonic Cruise Missile. The missile successfully hit a target in the Barents Sea. The test was carried out from Frigate Admiral Gorshkov Vessel located in White Sea, Northern Russia. The Missile successfully hit its target at a distance of 450 Kilometers in Four and Half Minutes, and reached hypersonic speeds of more than Mach 8. -
Question 46 of 60
46. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhat does the ‘S’ in NSFR denotes?
Correct
Answer – 3) Stable
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deferred implementation of provisions made under Basel III capital due to uncertainty related to Covid crisis. In this regard, RBI will repel the final tranche of the capital conservation buffer (CCB) and the implementation of net stable funding ratio (NSFR) by six months i.e. April 1, 2021.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Stable
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deferred implementation of provisions made under Basel III capital due to uncertainty related to Covid crisis. In this regard, RBI will repel the final tranche of the capital conservation buffer (CCB) and the implementation of net stable funding ratio (NSFR) by six months i.e. April 1, 2021. -
Question 47 of 60
47. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKDal Lake is located in which state/UT?
Correct
Answer – 2) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stressed upon innovative and efficient measures for conservation and preservation of world-renowned Dal Lake, Wular Lake and other water bodies in the Union territory.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stressed upon innovative and efficient measures for conservation and preservation of world-renowned Dal Lake, Wular Lake and other water bodies in the Union territory. -
Question 48 of 60
48. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKMhadei River originates in which state?
Correct
Answer – 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the state’s dispute over Mahadayi river water sharing with Karnataka. Goa and Karnataka have had long disputes over water sharing issues of the Mhadei river. The Inter-State Water Dispute Tribunal has distributed water share between Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, but the three states have approached the Supreme Court (SC) against the award. Mahadayi or Mhadei, the west-flowing river, originates in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Ghats), Belagavi district of Karnataka.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Karnataka
Explanation:
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the state’s dispute over Mahadayi river water sharing with Karnataka. Goa and Karnataka have had long disputes over water sharing issues of the Mhadei river. The Inter-State Water Dispute Tribunal has distributed water share between Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka, but the three states have approached the Supreme Court (SC) against the award. Mahadayi or Mhadei, the west-flowing river, originates in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Ghats), Belagavi district of Karnataka. -
Question 49 of 60
49. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKChandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
Correct
Answer – 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, which was closed since March 27 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen its gates for the public from October 2, as per HS Mohanty, Assistant Conservator of Forest.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Odisha
Explanation:
Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha, which was closed since March 27 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, will reopen its gates for the public from October 2, as per HS Mohanty, Assistant Conservator of Forest. -
Question 50 of 60
50. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKSukhna Lake is located in which city?
Correct
Answer – 3) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department of Chandigarh in coordination with Forest Department has initiated a step to control mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. The Fisheries Department on Tuesday released Mosquito Killer fish (Gambusia) at Butterfly Park in Sector-26, Botanical Garden at Dhanas, Rose Garden in Sector-16 of Chandigarh for preventing malaria, dengue and to maintain ecological balance. Government Fish Seed Farm, Chandigarh at Regulatory end of “Sukhna Lake” is the only farm which breeds the rare fishes and supplies to several agencies, free of cost for stocking in stagnant water bodies to prevent mosquito breeding. Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, Punjab, India, is a reservoir at the foothills of the Himalayas.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Chandigarh
Explanation:
The Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department of Chandigarh in coordination with Forest Department has initiated a step to control mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. The Fisheries Department on Tuesday released Mosquito Killer fish (Gambusia) at Butterfly Park in Sector-26, Botanical Garden at Dhanas, Rose Garden in Sector-16 of Chandigarh for preventing malaria, dengue and to maintain ecological balance. Government Fish Seed Farm, Chandigarh at Regulatory end of “Sukhna Lake” is the only farm which breeds the rare fishes and supplies to several agencies, free of cost for stocking in stagnant water bodies to prevent mosquito breeding. Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, Punjab, India, is a reservoir at the foothills of the Himalayas. -
Question 51 of 60
51. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKChaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is located at which state?
Correct
Answer – 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
A six-member committee has been appointed by the Maharashtra forest department to check the feasibility of declaring a 265 sq km area at Kanhargaon in Chandrapur as either a wildlife sanctuary or a conservation reserve based on consultations with local residents. According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, the area extending from Vihirgaon and Murti, where the airport has been proposed, to Rajura forest area and Kanhargaon proposed sanctuary zones, forms part of an identified tiger corridor. The zone is also an important interstate link for tiger dispersal between Kawal and Indravati tiger reserves in Telangana and Chandrapur as well as the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve buffer, which is 38 km from the proposed airport site and 32 km from the Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary (Maharashtra), said a report by WII on the feasibility of the airport and proposed wildlife mitigation measures.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Maharashtra
Explanation:
A six-member committee has been appointed by the Maharashtra forest department to check the feasibility of declaring a 265 sq km area at Kanhargaon in Chandrapur as either a wildlife sanctuary or a conservation reserve based on consultations with local residents. According to the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, the area extending from Vihirgaon and Murti, where the airport has been proposed, to Rajura forest area and Kanhargaon proposed sanctuary zones, forms part of an identified tiger corridor. The zone is also an important interstate link for tiger dispersal between Kawal and Indravati tiger reserves in Telangana and Chandrapur as well as the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve buffer, which is 38 km from the proposed airport site and 32 km from the Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary (Maharashtra), said a report by WII on the feasibility of the airport and proposed wildlife mitigation measures. -
Question 52 of 60
52. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is the headquarters of Amnesty Internationals located?
Correct
Answer – 5) London
Explanation:
Amnesty International India has halted its human rights operations in India due to the freezing of its bank accounts by the Government of India. The government has also set up a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry against Amnesty. Amnesty International is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in London (UK) in 1961. In 1977, it was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.Incorrect
Answer – 5) London
Explanation:
Amnesty International India has halted its human rights operations in India due to the freezing of its bank accounts by the Government of India. The government has also set up a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry against Amnesty. Amnesty International is an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in London (UK) in 1961. In 1977, it was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace. -
Question 53 of 60
53. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhere is the HQ of Dhanlaxmi Bank located?
Correct
Answer – 1) Thrissur, Kerala
Explanation:
The headquarters of Dhanlaxmi bank is located at Thrissur, Kerala.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Thrissur, Kerala
Explanation:
The headquarters of Dhanlaxmi bank is located at Thrissur, Kerala. -
Question 54 of 60
54. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKEden Gardens stadium is located in which city?
Correct
Answer – 2) Kolkata
Explanation:
After 195 days, cricket and cricketers are coming back to historic Eden gardens stadium at Kolkata. Players of Bengal will start practicing today under strict covid-19 protocol as reported by Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). In a press release, CAB said that it has put in place a medical task force and has created an exhaustive covid-19 protocol and SOP’s based on the recommendation of all relevant parties.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Kolkata
Explanation:
After 195 days, cricket and cricketers are coming back to historic Eden gardens stadium at Kolkata. Players of Bengal will start practicing today under strict covid-19 protocol as reported by Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). In a press release, CAB said that it has put in place a medical task force and has created an exhaustive covid-19 protocol and SOP’s based on the recommendation of all relevant parties. -
Question 55 of 60
55. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKRohtang Pass is located in which state?
Correct
Answer – 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Atal Tunnel, running across the 13,050-ft high Rohtang pass, on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world. Rohtang Pass (el. 13,051 ft (3,978 m) is a high mountain pass 51 km from Manali that connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India.Incorrect
Answer – 4) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Atal Tunnel, running across the 13,050-ft high Rohtang pass, on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world. Rohtang Pass (el. 13,051 ft (3,978 m) is a high mountain pass 51 km from Manali that connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India. -
Question 56 of 60
56. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWho is the 1st Indian to receive Nobel prize?
Correct
Answer – 1) Rabindranth Tagore
Explanation:
India’s association with the Nobel Prize goes back, across centuries and latitudes. Poet, writer and thinker Rabindranth Tagore brought glory to the country when he became the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize for the country. The 52-year-old Tagore was accorded the honour in 1913, 12 years after it made its debut.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Rabindranth Tagore
Explanation:
India’s association with the Nobel Prize goes back, across centuries and latitudes. Poet, writer and thinker Rabindranth Tagore brought glory to the country when he became the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize for the country. The 52-year-old Tagore was accorded the honour in 1913, 12 years after it made its debut. -
Question 57 of 60
57. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKSittwe Port is located in which country?
Correct
Answer – 3) Myanmar
Explanation:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary (FS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla concluded the two-day visit to Myanmar on October 4-5, 2020. India and Myanmar reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations in recent years by regular high-level visits and interactions. During the visit, COAS and FS called on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Commander in Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other senior civilian, army officers. Both sides agreed to work on operationalization of Sittwe Port by the first quarter(Q1) of 2021. Sittwe Port is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia, as it will connect India’s landlocked northeast region with Bay of Bengal through Mizoram. It was constructed by India in 2016. Sittwe Port is a deepwater port constructed by India in 2016 at Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State in Myanmar, on the Bay of Bengal.Incorrect
Answer – 3) Myanmar
Explanation:
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General MM Naravane and Foreign Secretary (FS) Harsh Vardhan Shringla concluded the two-day visit to Myanmar on October 4-5, 2020. India and Myanmar reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations in recent years by regular high-level visits and interactions. During the visit, COAS and FS called on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and Commander in Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other senior civilian, army officers. Both sides agreed to work on operationalization of Sittwe Port by the first quarter(Q1) of 2021. Sittwe Port is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia, as it will connect India’s landlocked northeast region with Bay of Bengal through Mizoram. It was constructed by India in 2016. Sittwe Port is a deepwater port constructed by India in 2016 at Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State in Myanmar, on the Bay of Bengal. -
Question 58 of 60
58. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKWhat is the capital of New Caledonia?
Correct
Answer – 1) Noumea
Explanation:
The South Pacific territory of New Caledonia chose to remain French on October 4, narrowly rejecting independence in a tightly-fought referendum marked by a high turnout. The vote rejecting a breakaway from France after almost 170 years came in at 53.26 percent, down from 56.7 percent in a referendum two years ago. The capital and currency of New Caledonia are CFP franc respectively.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Noumea
Explanation:
The South Pacific territory of New Caledonia chose to remain French on October 4, narrowly rejecting independence in a tightly-fought referendum marked by a high turnout. The vote rejecting a breakaway from France after almost 170 years came in at 53.26 percent, down from 56.7 percent in a referendum two years ago. The capital and currency of New Caledonia are CFP franc respectively. -
Question 59 of 60
59. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKRanthambhore national park is located in which state?
Correct
Answer – 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
As a part of improving road infrastructure, there are many ongoing expressway (e-way) projects in the country including the longest Delhi-Mumbai Greenfield expressway which is to be completed by 2024. Among one of the features, Delhi-Mumbai expressway will have India’s first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” with a combined length of over 2.5 km for safe passage of wildlife. These bridges are inspired from the Wildlife crossings in the Netherlands. These will ensure no disturbance and no chance of any conflict to the Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor connecting Ranthambhore and Mukundra (Darrah) wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan as the wild animals will get such passage at every 500 metres interval.Incorrect
Answer – 2) Rajasthan
Explanation:
As a part of improving road infrastructure, there are many ongoing expressway (e-way) projects in the country including the longest Delhi-Mumbai Greenfield expressway which is to be completed by 2024. Among one of the features, Delhi-Mumbai expressway will have India’s first five animal overpass or “animal bridges” with a combined length of over 2.5 km for safe passage of wildlife. These bridges are inspired from the Wildlife crossings in the Netherlands. These will ensure no disturbance and no chance of any conflict to the Ranthambore Wildlife Corridor connecting Ranthambhore and Mukundra (Darrah) wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan as the wild animals will get such passage at every 500 metres interval. -
Question 60 of 60
60. Question
1 pointsCategory: Static GKSambhar lake is located in which state?
Correct
Answer – 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan government has decided to build temporary shelters for migratory birds near the Sambhar Lake (near Jaipur) before 2020’s winter season.Incorrect
Answer – 1) Rajasthan
Explanation:
Rajasthan government has decided to build temporary shelters for migratory birds near the Sambhar Lake (near Jaipur) before 2020’s winter season.
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