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Current Affairs Aug-2020

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181. National GIS-enabled Land Bank system for ________ states.

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Correct Answer : A [6]

Explaination : [Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal e-launched the National GIS-enabled Land Bank system at iis.ncog.gov.in/parks for 6 states on 17 August. National GIS-enabled land bank system is being developed by the integration of the Industrial Information System with state GIS systems.]

182. The Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) signed a MoU with __________ for the development of football in the both the countries.

A
Football Coaches Australia

B
Football Coaches England

C
Football Coaches America

D
Football Coaches New Zealand

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Correct Answer : A [Football Coaches Australia]

Explaination : [The Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) for the development of football in India and Australia. The aim is to promote enrollment of female coaches and make football more accessible for all participants.]

183. When was UMANG launched?

A
2014

B
2015

C
2017

D
2019

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Correct Answer : C [2017]

Explaination : [UMANG app was developed by National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & IT. It was launched on November 23, 2017, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mobile app attained four illustrious awards including ‘Best m-Government service’ award at the 6th World Government Summit held at Dubai, UAE in Feb 2018, within a short dpan. The aim of UMANG is to facilitate ease of access to major Government services for citizens from a single mobile app.]

184. Which Ministry launched Kiran, mental health rehabilitation helpline?

A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

B
Ministry of Science & Technology

C
Ministry of Law & Order

D
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Correct Answer : D [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]

Explaination : [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is to launch Kiran, a mental health rehabilitation helpline. The toll-free helpline is aimed to enable access to mental health resources.]

185. CSC E-Governance Services India Limited signed MoU with ________ to make UMANG app available to citizens.

A
APEDA

C
NeGD

D
CSIR

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Correct Answer : C [NeGD]

Explaination : [The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) has signed an MOU with Common Service Center (CSC) e-Governance Services India Limited on 26 August 2020. The MoU aims to facilitate delivery of Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) services at CSCs, in an assisted mode. This will make services on UMANG app available to citizens through the network of3.75 lakh CSCs.]

186. Who launched launched the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA)?

A
Ministry of Science & Technology

B
ACRI

C
Ministry of MeiTy

D
NITI Aayog

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Correct Answer : D [NITI Aayog]

Explaination : [NITI Aayog virtually launched the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA) on 27 August 2020. It will focus on electric mobility, which would require coupling of transport and energy sectors. It will also receive cross-sectoral expertise from ministries, international development agencies, think tanks, public and private organisations.]

187. Which of the following app was launched to help the NCC cadets in digital learning and overcoming the difficulties posed by COVID-19 due to restrictions on direct physical interactions?

A
CovNCC

B
MeDNCC

C
DGNCC

D
SarCovNCC

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Correct Answer : C [DGNCC]

Explaination : [Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh launched the Directorate General National Cadet Corps (DGNCC) Mobile Training App on 27 August. The mobile Application will assist in conducting countrywide online training of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets. The DGNCC Mobile Training App will will help the NCC cadets in digital learning and overcoming the difficulties posed by COVID-19 due to restrictions on direct physical interactions.]

188. Who developed UMANG app?

A
National e-Governance Division (NeGD

B
NER‑BP

C
BPR&D

D
Nationally Determined Company (NDC)

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Correct Answer : A [National e-Governance Division (NeGD]

Explaination : [UMANG app was developed by National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & IT. It was launched on November 23, 2017, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mobile app attained four illustrious awards including ‘Best m-Government service’ award at the 6th World Government Summit held at Dubai, UAE in Feb 2018, within a short dpan. The aim of UMANG is to facilitate ease of access to major Government services for citizens from a single mobile app.]

189. Who launched the DGNCC Mobile Training App?

A
PM Narendra Modi

B
Minister Rajnath Singh

C
Minister Amit Shah

D
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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Correct Answer : B [Minister Rajnath Singh]

Explaination : [Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh launched the Directorate General National Cadet Corps (DGNCC) Mobile Training App on 27 August. The mobile Application will assist in conducting countrywide online training of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets.]

190. When was NABARD established?

A
1976

B
1980

C
1982

D
1985

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Correct Answer : C [1982]

Explaination : [National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaramman Committee (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981.]

191. When was India declared polio-free nation by WHO?

A
2012

B
2013

C
2014

D
2015

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Correct Answer : C [2014]

Explaination : [India was certiﬁed polio-free in March 2014 and continues to be so. India continues to remain vigilant against all three types of polioviruses. The last polio case due to wild poliovirus in the country was detected on 13 January 2011.]

192. _________ has introduced a Structured Finance and Partial Guarantee Programme to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs).

B
SEBI

C
NABARD

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Correct Answer : C [NABARD]

Explaination : [National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has unveiled a Structured Finance and Partial Guarantee Programme to Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). It is a dedicated debt and credit guarantee product. The programme aims to ensure the undisturbed flow of credit in COVID-19-affected rural areas. To launch the programme, NABARD has signed agreements with Vivriti Capital and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank.]

193. Which country was declared Wild Polio free country in August 2020?

A
China

B
India

C
Africa

D
Afghanistan

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Correct Answer : C [Africa]

Explaination : [The Africa Regional Certification Commission, the independent body, has declared Africa free from wild polio. The announcement was made by the African Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication during a World Health Organization (WHO) event.]

194. How much did the Centre allot for the PM-KISAN Scheme when it was launched?

A
Rs.50,000 crore

B
Rs.75,000 crore

C
Rs.1,00,000 crore

D
Rs.1,20,000 crore

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Correct Answer : B [Rs.75,000 crore]

Explaination : [Narendra Modi launched the Rs.75,000 crore PM KISAN scheme from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh on 24th February 2019. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was announced in Piyush Goyal's interim budget 2019-20 and is completely funded by the central government. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, Rs.6,000 will be given to 12 crore farmers, who are eligible to claim the benefits with less than 2 hectares of land, per year in three installments.]

195. Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for 45 highway projects for ________.

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Odisha

C
Bihar

D
Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer : D [Madhya Pradesh]

Explaination : [Union Road Transport, Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 45 highway projects for Madhya Pradesh on 25 August.]

196. Who released the Export Preparedness Index 2020?

A
Institute of Competitiveness

B
NITI Aayog

C
Harvard's institute for strategy and competitiveness

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Correct Answer : D [A&B]

Explaination : [NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020 on 26 August 2020. It is the first report to examine the export preparedness and performance of Indian states. The report was aimed to identify challenges and opportunities. Gujarat topped the Export Preparedness Index 2020.]

197. ________ recommended linking sugarcane prices to sugar rates

A
RBI Task Force

B
NITI Aayog Task Force

C
Ministry of MSME Task Force

D
Uttar Pradesh Task Force

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Correct Answer : B [NITI Aayog Task Force]

Explaination : [A Niti Aayog task force, headed by Niti Aayog Member (Agriculture) Ramesh Chand, recommended the linking sugarcane prices to sugar rates. The move is to keep the industry in sound financial health. The task force also suggested for a one-time increase in minimum sugar price to Rs.33 per kilo to help sugar mills cover the cost of production.]

198. Which State topped the NITI Aayog's report on the 2020 Export Preparedness Index?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Assam

C
Uttar Pradesh

D
Gujarat

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Correct Answer : D [Gujarat]

Explaination : [NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020 on 26 August 2020. It is the first report to examine the export preparedness and performance of Indian states. The report was aimed to identify challenges and opportunities. Gujarat topped the Export Preparedness Index 2020.]

199. AIIB, India signed _________ loan agreement for Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III.

A
USD 200 million

B
USD 300 million

C
USD 500 million

D
USD 600 million

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Correct Answer : C [USD 500 million]

Explaination : [Government of India, Maharashtra State Government, Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a loan agreement for a $500 million Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III. The aim of the MoU is to improve the network capacity, service quality and safety of the suburban railway system in Mumbai.]

200. DRDO identifies ________ Systems and Subsystems, as of August 2020, for industry to design, develop, manufacture under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Correct Answer : C [108]

Explaination : [Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has identified 108 systems and subsystems for designing and development by the Indian Industry only. The move is in line with Prime Minister’s Atmanirbhar Bharat. Apart from this, DRDO has taken several initiatives to strengthen the indigenous defence ecosystem.]