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Current Affairs Nov-2020

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181. Which Indian city has entered the Guinness World Records for the ‘largest display of oil lamps’?

A
Varanasi

B
Ayodhya

C
Kanpur

D
Meerut

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Correct Answer : B [Ayodhya]

Explaination : [City of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh has entered the Guinness World Records for the ‘largest display of oil lamps’. During the ‘Deepotsav’ celebrations, over 5.8 lakh earthen lamps were lit on the banks of river Saryu on November 13. The lamps were kept lit for 45 minutes and retained Guinness World Record for the second year.]

182. Which country chaired the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting?

A
India

B
Brazil

C
Russia

D
China

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Correct Answer : C [Russia]

Explaination : [The 8th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting was held virtually, which was organised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia. Russia is the Chair of the 12th BRICS Summit. The Ministerial meeting unanimously adopted BRICS STI Declaration 2020. The Members applauded India’s ‘SERB–POWER’ (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research) scheme.]

183. Which Union Ministry has notified draft rules under the Code on Social Security?

A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

B
Ministry of Labour and Employment

C
Ministry of Social Justice

D
Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Labour and Employment]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has recently notified draft rules under the Code on Social Security, 2020. As per the new rules, the unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers can avail social security benefits by Aadhaar based registration including self-registration on the government portal. It also clarifies about payment of contribution by the aggregators.]

184. How many countries constitute the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)?

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Correct Answer : D [21]

Explaination : [Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), an inter-governmental forum for 21 member nations is headquartered at Singapore. It is a free trade association among the Pacific Rim nations. Recently, the Ministers of all the 21 member countries have vowed for working together to support the economic recovery post the COVID 19 pandemic.]

185. When is the International Day of Tolerance observed by UNESCO?

A
November 10

B
November 12

C
November 16

D
November 17

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Correct Answer : C [November 16]

Explaination : [The International Day of Tolerance observed every year on November 16th. It aims to promote tolerance among cultures and people and make them understand that tolerance is an integral part of society. “The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence” has been awarded to the NGO named Résolution Conflits (Centre for Resolution of Conflicts ) in the Democratic Republic of Congo.]

186. Sardar Patel Zoological Park, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state?

A
Bihar

B
Gujarat

C
Uttar Pradesh

D
Karnataka

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Correct Answer : B [Gujarat]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated Sardar Patel Zoological Park known as Jungle Safari, in Kevadia, Narmada district of Gujarat. The Zoological Park, also known as Jungle Safari, has been set up near the Statue of Unity. The Prime Minister also inaugurated Arogya Van at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat. It has around 400 species of plants and trees with rich medicinal values.]

187. Which cricketer has become the first batsman to hit 1000 sixes in T20 cricket?

A
Virat Kohli

B
Chris Gayle

C
Andre Russell

D
Eoin Morgan

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Correct Answer : B [Chris Gayle]

Explaination : [Chris Gayle, who plays for Kings XI Punjab, has recently become the first batsman in history to hit 1000 sixes in T20 cricket. Kieron Pollard has hit 690 sixes and ranks second in the list of maximum sixes in T20 cricket. In the ongoing edition of IPL 2020, Gayle has scored a total of 276 runs from six outings.]

188. What is the theme of World Cities Day 2020?

A
Valuing Our Communities and Cities

B
Towards the New Urban Agenda.

C
Global urbanization

D
Sustainable urban development

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Correct Answer : A [Valuing Our Communities and Cities]

Explaination : [The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day. This year the theme is ‘Valuing Our Communities and Cities’. The Day aims to promote international community’s interest in global urbanization and contribute to sustainable urban development around the world. UN-Habitat launched Urban October in 2014, to highlight the urban challenges around the world.]

189. What is the target fixed by the Centre, for the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for MSMEs?

A
Rs 2 lakh Crore

B
Rs 3 lakh Crore

C
Rs 5 lakh Crore

D
Rs 10 lakh Crore

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Correct Answer : B [Rs 3 lakh Crore]

Explaination : [The Central government has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) till November 30. As per the Finance Ministry, Loans amounting Rs 2.03 lakh crore have been sanctioned under the ECLGS to over 60 lakh borrowers, where the target was fixed at Rs 3 lakh core. Out of the loans, an amount of Rs. 1.48 lakh crore has been disbursed.]

190. When is the ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ observed?

A
November 4

B
November 6

C
November 8

D
November 10

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Correct Answer : B [November 6]

Explaination : [International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ is observed every year on November 6. The UN General Assembly declared the observance of this day, in the year 2001. As per the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts are linked to the exploitation of natural resources.]

191. Tigray region, which was seen in news recently, is located in which country?

A
South Africa

B
Ethiopia

C
United States

D
Italy

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Correct Answer : B [Ethiopia]

Explaination : [The Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed has recently launched military operations in the region of Tigray, in the country. The Air Force of Ethiopia has recently bombed and destroyed military artillery in the northern Tigray region. The campaign has been launched against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).]

192. India’s first of its kind solar energy-driven miniature train has been inaugurated in which city?

A
Mumbai

B
Ahmadabad

C
Varanasi

D
Thiruvananthapuram

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Correct Answer : D [Thiruvananthapuram]

Explaination : [A first of its kind in the country, a solar energy-driven miniature train has been inaugurated at the Veli Tourist Village in Thiruvananthapuram. The miniature rail has all the features of a fully-equipped rail system like a tunnel, a station and a ticket office. The train has three compartments that can accommodate around 45 people at a time. This children attraction train was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan]

193. Which organisation has rolled out the Co-Lending Model (CLM) for priority sector lending?

A
State Bank of India

B
Reserve Bank of India

C
NABARD

D
Small Farmers Agri Business Consortium

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Correct Answer : B [Reserve Bank of India]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India has announced a Co-Lending Model (CLM) scheme for priority sector lending. Under the new scheme, Banks can enter into a prior agreement with NBFCs for co lending of Priority Sector Loans. The CLM is an improvement over the co-origination of loan scheme announced by the RBI in September 2018.]

194. Which state has topped the National Water Awards 2019 under “Best State” category?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Kerala

C
Karnataka

D
Odisha

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Correct Answer : A [Tamil Nadu]

Explaination : [Tamil Nadu has won the first position under the ‘Best State’ category of National Water Awards (NWAs) 2019. The awards have been constituted by the Department of Water Resources, Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. Tamil Nadu is followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan as the best states under the normal category.]

195. The model of anti-satellite missile system, that was seen in news, has been inaugurated in which city?

A
Kolkata

B
New Delhi

C
Chennai

D
Panaji

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Correct Answer : B [New Delhi]

Explaination : [Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has recently inaugurated a model of the anti-satellite missile system. The model, which is seen as a symbol of national technological advancement, has been inaugurated at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) headquarters in New Delhi. In 2019, DRDO conducted an Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) missile test ‘Mission Shakti’.]

196. India has gifted 20 fully trained military horses to which country?

A
Japan

B
Thailand

C
Jordan

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : D [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [India has recently gifted 20 fully trained military horses and 10 mine detection dogs to the Bangladesh Army. These animals have been trained by Remount and Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army. Army dogs are extremely useful in mine detection and contraband items. The gifting is seen as a good will gesture to improve the diplomatic ties between the two countries]

197. Which country has approved the first self-testing kit to detect coronavirus?

A
China

B
India

C
United States

D
Russia

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Correct Answer : C [United States]

Explaination : [The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first coronavirus diagnostic kit for self-testing at home. The Lucira Covid-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular single-use test. It is also the first test that can be fully self-administered and provide results in 30 minutes or less. It can be self-administered for those who are above 14 years old.]

198. Vijayanagara has been created as the 31st district of which Indian state?

A
Andhra Pradesh

B
Karnataka

C
Kerala

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Karnataka]

Explaination : [The Karnataka Cabinet has recently approved the formation of Vijayanagara district as the 31st district of the State. The new district would be carved out from the existing Ballari district. It is named after the Vijayanagara empire, which ruled from this region.]

199. Which country is to play host to the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup?

A
Brazil

B
India

D
Singapore

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Correct Answer : B [India]

Explaination : [World football governing body FIFA has recently announced that the women’s youth tournaments for 2020 are cancelled. As per FIFA, India has been awarded the rights to host the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and Costa Rica, the 2022 U-20 Women’s World Cup. Both the countries were due to host the 2020 editions of the respective tournaments.]

200. Which organisation has commenced the testing of its Regulatory Sandbox on Retail Payment?

B
SEBI

C
NPCI

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Correct Answer : A [RBI]

Explaination : [Two entities namely Natural Support Consultancy Services, based at Jaipur Ltd and Nucleus Software Exports Ltd based at New Delhi commenced the testing of their products in Reserve Bank of India’s regulatory sandbox on Retail Payment. “e-Rupaya” is the product being developed by Natural Support Consultancy Services which is a Near-Field Communication (NFC) based prepaid card. “Payse” is the product being developed by Nucleus Software Exports.]