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Current Affairs Oct-2020

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21. A National report on ‘ANGIKAAR’ campaign was released recently. The campaign is associated with which Ministry?

A
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

B
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

C
Ministry of Electronics and IT

D
Ministry of Finance

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]

Explaination : [ANGIKAAR-campaign was launched in 2019, under which the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) are trained and given access to other welfare schemes. The Union Minister of State (IC) for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri participated in a webinar to launch a portal for Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs). During the webinar, he also launched a national report on ANGIKAAR campaign.]

22. Which state is set to hold a Special Assembly session to bring legislation to counter new Farm laws?

A
Kerala

B
Tamil Nadu

C
Punjab

D
Chhattisgarh

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Correct Answer : C [Punjab]

Explaination : [The Punjab Government has decided to convene a special session of the state assembly to bring in legislation to counter the Centre’s new farm laws. After the Cabinet decision, the Punjab Governor has been authorised to convene the 13th (special) session of 15th Punjab Vidhan Sabha, as per clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of India. Punjab earlier passed a resolution to reject three contentious farm ordinances.]

23. When is the International Day of Rural Women observed every year?

A
October 10

B
October 15

C
October 20

D
October 25

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Correct Answer : B [October 15]

Explaination : [Every year, the International Day of Rural Women is observed by the United Nations on 15th October. The first such day was observed in 2008 after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in this regard in 2007. The day recognises the crucial role played by rural women in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.]

24. As per the World Economic Outlook 2020 released by IMF, what would be the Per Capita GDP of India in 2020?

A
USD 1800

B
USD 1855

C
USD 1877

D
USD 2000

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Correct Answer : C [USD 1877]

Explaination : [As per the World Economic Outlook 2020 released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently, India’s Per Capital GDP is expected to fall to USD 1877 in the year 2020. The corresponding figure for Bangladesh is USD 1888, indicating that the per capita GDP for Bangladesh would be more than that of India in 2020. As per the report, India’s fall in per capita GDP is a result of COVID 19 related lock-down and economic slowdown]

25. The ‘India – International Food and Agri Week’ has been launched by which ministry?

A
Ministry of Agriculture

B
Ministry of External Affairs

C
Ministry of Defence

D
Ministry of Communication

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Correct Answer : C [Ministry of Defence]

Explaination : [A webinar between India and Kazakhstan was held recently on the theme – “Make In India For The World, India – Kazakhstan Defence Cooperation: Webinar and Expo”. The webinar was organized by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence through FICCI. This is a part of the webinar series organized by the Ministry with friendly nations with the aim to boost defence exports.]

26. Union Road Transport Minister inaugurated 16 National Highways projects worth over Rs 15000 crores in which state/UT

A
Karnataka

B
Gujarat

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Himachal Pradesh

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Correct Answer : C [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 16 National Highways projects in Andhra Pradesh. The projects have a total length of 1,411 km and the total outlay of the projects is Rs 15,592 crore. Andhra Pradesh has added 2,667 km of national highways in the last six years which stands for 64 per cent growth from May 2014.]

27. Which organisation has set up a committee under Umesh Sinha and Harish Kumar?

A
Reserve Bank of India

B
Election Commission of India

C
Central Vigilance Commission

D
Securities Exchange Board of India

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Correct Answer : B [Election Commission of India]

Explaination : [The Election Commission of India has recently set up a committee under its Director General Umesh Sinha and ex Indian Revenue Service officer Harish Kumar. The panel has been set up to examine the existing expenditure limits for election candidates amidst the increase in number of electors and rise in Cost Inflation Index. Earlier, a 10% increase in the expenditure limit of election candidates.]

28. Researchers have discovered “tubarial glands”, in which part of the human body?

A
Throat

B
Liver

C
Lungs

D
Intestine

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Correct Answer : A [Throat]

Explaination : [Researchers from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have discovered a new location of salivary glands in the throat. In their findings in a research published in the journal Radiotherapy and Oncology, they have named the part as “tubarial glands”. This would be useful for patients with head and neck tumours. The researchers also believe that these glands would qualify as the fourth pair of major salivary glands.]

29. The permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar was inaugurated. In which state is the institution located?

A
Rajasthan

B
Punjab

C
Uttar Pradesh

D
Haryana

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Correct Answer : B [Punjab]

Explaination : [Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has recently inaugurated the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar. IIT Ropar has featured in the 351-400 rank in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020. The institute also received a grant of Rs 110 crore to set up the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) in the fields of agriculture and water.]

30. Saad al-Hariri has been named as the new Prime Minister of which country?

A
Kuwait

B
Lebanon

C
Zimbabwe

D
Iran

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Correct Answer : B [Lebanon]

Explaination : [Former Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri won a small majority of votes in parliament and has been named the next Prime Minister. He has been tasked with forming his fourth government, just under a year after his resignation amid mass-protests. President Michel Aoun had consultations with various parliamentary associations before naming him as the Prime Minister.]

31. When is World Snow Leopard Day observed?

A
October 20

B
October 22

C
October 23

D
October 24

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Correct Answer : C [October 23]

Explaination : [23rd October of every year is celebrated as World’s Snow Leopard Day. This day is observed to protect and conserve snow leopards and other wild animals of the Himalayas. Snow Leopards are distributed across 12 countries in central Asia. They generally live in high altitudes of 3000 to 4500m. This day was first proclaimed at the Global Snow Leopard Forum at Bishkek, Kyrgyztan.]

32. Indian origin Wavel Ramkalawan has been elected as the President of which country?

A
Pakistan

B
Sri Lanka

C
Indonesia

D
Seychelles

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Correct Answer : D [Seychelles]

Explaination : [Indian Origin Wavel Ramkalawan, has been recently elected as the President of Seychelles. He belongs to the opposition party and it is the first time since 1977 that a person from opposition is assuming the office of President. Ramkalawan, a former Anglican Priest, defeated incumbent Danny Faure after three decades of unsuccessful runs for the Presidency.]

33. Which country has recently adopted the “No Mask, No Service” policy?

A
Pakistan

B
China

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : D [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [The Government of Bangladesh has adopted the “No Mask, No Service” policy in order to contain the spread of COVID 19 disease. As per the new regulation, wearing mask at all public and private institutions, market places and other places of worship is compulsory. Also, no public and private offices will serve anyone who is not wearing a mask.]

34. Which institution has launched ‘RuPay Festive Carnival’ to encourage contactless cashless payment?

A
Reserve Bank of India

B
National Payments Corporation of India

C
State Bank of India

D
NASSCOM

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Correct Answer : B [National Payments Corporation of India]

Explaination : [The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recently launched a campaign named ‘RuPay Festive Carnival’. Under the campaign, the institution provides benefits and discounts up to 65 per cent on purchase of various branded items using RuPay card. This move is aimed at encouraging contactless and cashless payments.]

35. Which state has become the first to have high-tech classrooms in all its public schools?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Kerala

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [Kerala has recently become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms in all its public schools. Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has declared that the state public education sector has become completely digital. He also said that over 5 lakh students joined in Government schools during the last five years.]

36. Which bank has been designated by the Union Government for opening all FCRA accounts?

A
Axis Bank

B
State Bank of India

C
ICICI Bank

D
Yes Bank

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Correct Answer : B [State Bank of India]

Explaination : [The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all NGOs seeking foreign donations to open a designated FCRA account at the State Bank of India’s New Delhi branch by March 31, 2021. The NGOs registered under FCRA shall not receive any foreign donations in any other bank account from April 1, 2021. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2020 was amended by Parliament in September.]

37. ‘Exporting Corruption 2020’ is a report released by which organisation?

A
Transparency International

B
UNESCO

C
World Trade Organisation

D
UNCTAD

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Correct Answer : A [Transparency International]

Explaination : [The Berlin-based Anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International released its recent study entitled ‘Exporting Corruption 2020: Assessing Enforcement of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention’. As per the study, India is one among the biggest global exporters with the worst track records along with China, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Hong Kong, Canada and Mexico. It also revealed that India lacks a mechanism to crack down on bribery of foreign officials by its exporters.]

38. Atal Innovation Mission has partnered with which IT consulting firm to promote innovation in the ATL schools?

A
Google

B
Amazon

C
CGI India

D
Infosys

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Correct Answer : C [CGI India]

Explaination : [Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with CGI India. The aim of the partnership is to create a successful and innovative workforce from ATL schools. CGI India is one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms. Under the partnership, CGI has agreed to adopt 100 schools with ATLs across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai to promote and train students.]

39. Which Indian state/UT has launched “Hath dhona – Roke corona” campai

A
Maharashtra

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Madhya Pradesh

D
Bihar

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Correct Answer : B [Uttar Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched a campaign named “Hath dhona – Roke corona” on the occasion of Global Handwashing Day. The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath stressed that good habits of personal hygiene like hand washing can help to combat Covid19 and enable people lead a healthy life.]

40. Which institution has called for emergency financing of USD 25 billion to help the poorest countries to tackle Covid-19?

B
AIIB

C
World Bank

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Correct Answer : C [World Bank]

Explaination : [The World Bank has called for an emergency financing of USD 25 billion, to help the poorest countries of the world, to tackle the challenges of Covid-19 pandemic. Recently, the World Bank head David Malpass told the Finance ministers and Central bank Governors of the G20 major economies that he would propose the supplemental financing package to deputies of the International Development Association (IDA).]