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Current Affairs Nov-2020

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241. Which organisation has stated that remittances to India would fall this year by 9%?

A
Reserve Bank of India

B
International Monetary Fund

C
World Bank

D
Bank for International Settlement

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Correct Answer : C [World Bank]

Explaination : [The World Bank has stated that remittances to India would fall this year by 9% to USD 76 billion, but India will continue to be the top destination for remittance. The fall in remittance to India would be on account of COVID 19 and the global economic recession. As per the report, India, China, Mexico, Philippines, and Egypt would to be the top five countries in 2020 to receive foreign remittances.]

242. Which Indian city is set to host a virtual Tech Summit in the month of November 2020?

A
Chennai

B
Bengaluru

C
Hyderabad

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Correct Answer : B [Bengaluru]

Explaination : [The 23rd edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is to be held virtually between November 19 and 21, this year. The summit will be organised by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Bio Technology and Science and Technology of the State Government of Karnataka. Several Technology Leaders are expected to participate in the summit.]

243. As per the Earth Sciences Ministry, what is the economic benefits from use of weather forecasting services to farmers and fishermen since 2015?

A
Rs 9000 crore

B
Rs 12000 crore

C
Rs 19000 crore

D
Rs 36000 crore

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Correct Answer : C [Rs 19000 crore]

Explaination : [As per the recent statement from the Earth Sciences Ministry, the Economic benefits from the use of weather forecasting services to farmers and fishermen since 2015 amounted to Rs 19,000 crore. The Ministry cited a study it had commissioned from the research firm National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). The Ministry also stated that this can record Rs 5000 crore, when extrapolated to the next five years.]

244. Cellular Operators Association of India (COAT), which was seen in news recently, is set to host which famous conference?

A
The India Mobile Congress

B
India Science Congress

C
Def Expo

D
India Youth Science Congress

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Correct Answer : A [The India Mobile Congress]

Explaination : [The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2020 has been scheduled to be held 8th -10th December, through virtual mode. Minister of State Sanjay Dhotre announced the fourth edition of the Congress. This event is jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAT).]

245. Which organisation developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM), which was seen in news recently?

A
DRDO

C
Tesla

D
Larsen & Toubro

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Correct Answer : A [DRDO]

Explaination : [The Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) was indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Recently, the missile was seen in the news, it was tested by the Chandipur Test range, Odisha. It registered a significant milestone as it achieved a direct hit on a pilotless target aircraft (PTA), during the test.]

246. The Supreme Court has extended the time line for implementation of permanent commission to women SSC officers in which armed force?

A
Indian Army

B
Indian Air Force

C
Indian Navy

D
Indian Coast Guard

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Correct Answer : C [Indian Navy]

Explaination : [The apex judicial body, Supreme Court of India has extended the time line till December 31,2020 for implementation of its judgement on grant of permanent commission to women SSC officers in Indian Navy. On March 17, 2020 the Supreme Court had cleared permanent commission for women in the Navy and asked the Centre to implement the same within three months.]

247. When is the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ observed every year?

A
November 1

B
November 2

C
November 3

D
November 4

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Correct Answer : B [November 2]

Explaination : [The United Nations General Assembly designated 2 November as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’. As per the United Nations, during the past fourteen years (2006-2019), around 1,200 journalists have been killed for reporting the news to the public. It also reveals that in nine out of ten cases the killers go unpunished.]