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Current Affairs Oct-2020

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201. India is set to deliver a submarine named INS Sindhuvir to which nation?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Myanmar

C
Maldives

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : B [Myanmar]

Explaination : [India is set to deliver a Kilo class submarine named INS Sindhuvir to Myanmar Navy. This will be first submarine India that would deliver to a neighbouring country. This step is in line with India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) Policy, which aims to build capacities in India’s neighbourhood.]

202. ENFUSER and SILAM, that were in news recently, is associated with which field?

A
Defence

B
Environment

C
Education

D
Culture

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Correct Answer : B [Environment]

Explaination : [The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has operationalized an advanced high-resolution air quality early warning system for the national capital named ENFUSER (Environmental Information Fusion Service). Another model has also been made operationalized for the rest of the country. IMD has also improved the air quality forecast model ‘System for Integrated Modelling of Atmospheric Composition (SILAM)’, by implementing global emission inventories.]

203. The rocket named New Shepard that is in news recently is associated with which space agency?

A
ISRO

B
NASA

C
Blue Origin

D
Virgin Atlantic

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Correct Answer : C [Blue Origin]

Explaination : [The rocket named New Shepard has been test launched recently by Blue Origin. It was an unscrewed test. The New Shepard launch vehicle consists of a reusable rocket and space capsule. During the test, both the capsule and the rocket boosters were brought down to earth successfully. Blue Origin is a private spaceflight company founded in 2000 by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.]

204. The naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from which ship?

A
INS Chennai

B
INS Mysore

C
INS Kolkata

D
INS Vikramaditya

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Correct Answer : A [INS Chennai]

Explaination : [A naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from INS Chennai. The missile was fired from the indigenously built stealth destroyer of the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea. It hit the target accurately after performing extremely complex operations. The missile can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or from land platforms.]

205. The Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure (FIST), is implemented by which department?

A
Department of Agriculture

B
Department of Science and Technology

C
Department of Personnel

D
Department of Space

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Correct Answer : B [Department of Science and Technology]

Explaination : [The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has stated that it is restructuring the “Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology Infrastructure in Universities and Higher Educational Institutions” (FIST). The FIST programme will now be re-launched as FIST 2.0. It aims align the requirements of startups with the government’s ‘self-reliant India’ campaign.]

206. Jnanpith Awardee Poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, who died recently, belongs to which state?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Kerala

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Jammu and Kashmir

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [Renowned Poet Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri of Kerala, died at the age of 94. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award in India. He was popularly known as Akkitham and had penned his first poem when he was 8 years old. He was instrumental in modernising Malayalam poetry. He was also a social reformer and a follower of Gandhian Principles.]

207. Which Union Ministry of India has launched ‘KAPILA’ campaign?

A
Ministry of Culture

B
Ministry of Tourism

C
Ministry of Education

D
Ministry of External Affairs

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Correct Answer : C [Ministry of Education]

Explaination : [Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has virtually launched the ‘ KAPILA’ Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. Under the initiative, of higher educational institutions will be made aware of the application process for patenting their invention. It has been launched on the 89th birth anniversary of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, also celebrated as ‘National Innovation Day’, across the country.]

208. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA)?

A
Rajnish Kumar

B
Rajkiran Rai G

C
Arundhati Bhattacharya

D
Aditya Puri

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Correct Answer : B [Rajkiran Rai G]

Explaination : [Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) recently announced that Union Bank of India’s MD and CEO Rajkiran Rai G has been elected as the association’s chairman for the term 2020-21. State Bank of India’s Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara has been elected as the Deputy chairman of the association.]

209. What is the estimated food grain production during the 2020-

A
135.30 million tonnes

B
141.30 million tonnes

C
144.52 million tonnes

D
149.00 million tonnes

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Correct Answer : C [144.52 million tonnes]

Explaination : [The production of food grains in India during the 2020-21 kharif season has been estimated at 144.52 million tonnes. This record high estimate is made despite COVID 19 crisis prevailing in the country. As per official release, the production of food grains during the 2019-20 kharif season stood at 143.38 million tonnes.]

210. What is the name of the standard term life insurance product mandated by IRDAI?

A
Jeevan Shanthi

B
Jeevan Bima

C
Jeevan Kaushal

D
Saral Jeevan Bima

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Correct Answer : D [Saral Jeevan Bima]

Explaination : [Insurance sector regulator IRDAI has recently issued guidelines on the standard individual term life insurance product to be made available by all life insurance companies. The product is named “Saral Jeevan Bima”. The Insurer’s name shall be prefixed to the product name. It is a non-linked, non-participating individual life insurance plan which provided the value of sum assured to the nominee, in case of an unfortunate death of the insured.]

211. In addition to India, US and Japan, which county will participate in this year’s Malabar Naval Exercise?

A
United Kingdom

B
Sri Lanka

C
China

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : D [Australia]

Explaination : [India has announced that Australia would participate in the upcoming Malabar Naval Exercise this year, in addition to USA and Japan. The exercise is expected to take place next month in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. The Malabar exercise started in 1992 between Navies of India and USA in the Indian Ocean. Japan became a member from 2015.]

212. What is ‘OSIRIS-Rex’ that was seen in news recently?

A
Space craft

B
Submarine

C
Covid-19 vaccine

D
Anti-tank missile

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Correct Answer : A [Space craft]

Explaination : [Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) is a space craft of the NASA. It was seen in news recently as the space craft touched an asteroid using its robotic arm to collect dust and pebbles from the surface to deliver to Earth in 2023. The asteroid known as Bennu, is currently more than 321 million kilometers from Earth.]

213. What is the name of the app launched by Vodafone Idea and Nasscom Foundation for women safety?

A
Atma Nirbhar

B
My Ambar

C
My Women

D
Atma Abhiyan

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Correct Answer : B [My Ambar]

Explaination : [Vodafone Idea and Nasscom Foundation has launched an app named “My Ambar” (meaning my sky). It is an app-based solution for women safety in India. It has been developed under the ‘Connecting for Good program’. The app aims to help women understand and raise their voice against violence. The app is available in English and Hindi. It is provided with easy access to key helpline numbers and service providers across the country.]

214. Which Public Sector Company has been granted permission to use drones for inspection activities?

A
ONGC

B
Indian Oil Corporation Limited

C
Oil India Limited

D
NTPC Limited

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Correct Answer : D [NTPC Limited]

Explaination : [NTPC Limited has been permitted to use Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or drones, for carrying out research and inspection activities. The permission has been granted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). NTPC would use drones at Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station, Madhya Pradesh, Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Plant, Madhya Pradesh, and Sipat Super Thermal Power Project, Chhattisgarh.]

215. India signed Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) with which country?

A
Russia

B
France

C
United States

D
Brazil

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Correct Answer : C [United States]

Explaination : [During the third edition of the 2+2 talks held between India and the United States, the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement or BECA was signed. The agreement gives India access to classified geo-spatial data as well as critical information having significant military applications from the United States. This is a long-negotiated defence pact.]

216. Which regulator has instructed all financial institutions to implement waiver of interest on interest?

A
SEBI

B
NABARD

C
SIDBI

D
Reserve Bank of India

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Correct Answer : D [Reserve Bank of India]

Explaination : [The nation’s central Bank, the Reserve Bank of India has asked all lenders (including non-banking financial institutions) to implement the waiver of “interest on interest”. This would be applicable to loans of up to Rs.2 crore for the 6-month moratorium period beginning March 2020. Home Loan, Education Loans, Vehicle Loan, MSME loans, Consumer durable loans and credit card dues would be covered under this scheme.]

217. The Union Cabinet has approved for cooperation with which country, in the field of Information and Communication Technologies?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Japan

C
Bangladesh

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : B [Japan]

Explaination : [The Union Cabinet gave its approval for signing a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. The MoC is focussed on the fields including 5G network, telecom security, submarine cable among others. This will strengthen bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding in the field of communications.]

218. Until which month, the Reserve Bank of India has extended the enhanced borrowing facility for banks under MSF?

A
January 2021

B
March 2021

C
April 2021

D
June 2021

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Correct Answer : B [March 2021]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the enhanced borrowing facility provided to banks by six more months. The facility to borrow under MSF scheme to meet liquidity shortage till March 31, 2021. Earlier in the March, the RBI had increased the limit from 2 per cent to 3 per cent of their net demand and time liabilities.]

219. Which country has announced plans to distribute 150 million rapid Covid-19 test kits

C
India

D
France

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Correct Answer : B [USA]

Explaination : [The President of United States of America Donald Trump has announced its plans to distribute 150 million “15 minute” rapid Covid-19 test kits in the coming weeks. Out of these 50 million test kits would be used for most vulnerable communities of the country, like nursing homes, assisted living facilities etc.]

220. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is observed on 29th September by which organization?

A
UNESCO

B
UNDP

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Correct Answer : C [FAO]

Explaination : [The first ever “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste” is observed on 29th September 2020 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The day is observed with the message “Stop food loss and waste – for the people, for the planet”. The day aims to create awareness about food loss and calls for global action to maximize the use of food.]