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61. Which Union Ministry is the implementing agency of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana?

A
Ministry of Agriculture

B
Ministry of Food Processing Industries

C
Ministry of Rural Development

D
Ministry of Finance

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Food Processing Industries]

Explaination : [Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) implements Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters). Recently, the Union Government has approved the implementation of 27 projects under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana scheme. The projects aim to develop integrated cold chains and value addition infrastructure.]

62. What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2020?

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Correct Answer : C [48]

Explaination : [In the Global Innovation Index (GII) released for the year 2020 by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Cornell University and INSEAD business school, India has been ranked at 48th position among 131 nations. India has moved up by 4 places from the previous ranking. Switzerland has topped the chart followed by Sweden and US.]

63. Which institute along with IISER, Tirupati has developed a Hybrid sterilization system that decontaminates PPEs?

A
IIT Tirupati

B
IIT Hyderabad

C
IIT Guwahati

D
IIT Bhilai

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Correct Answer : A [IIT Tirupati]

Explaination : [IIT Tirupati (IITT) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati, have developed a new technology named the ‘Hybrid sterilization system’. It can decontaminate the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that are used by the Health workers to contain the spread of COVID 19. This Portable Optical Cavity Sterilization Unit (POSCU) sterilises the PPEs and other items which can be reused.]

64. Which country is to send its expert teams to United Nations missions to help Congo and South Sudan fight Covid-19?

A
United States

B
India

C
China

D
Russia

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Correct Answer : B [India]

Explaination : [As per the recent statement from the India’s UN mission, India is to send two teams of specialists to support UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This move is aimed to meet the Covid-19 challenge in two countries. One team of 15 specialists will be sent to Goma in DRC and another team of 15 specialists will be sent to Juba in South Sudan. This will strengthen the hospital facilities managed by Indian peacekeepers and will help those two countries in fighting Covid-19.]

65. Which organisation is to organise the first-ever World Solar Technology Summit?

A
International Atomic Energy Agency

B
International Solar Alliance

C
United Nations Environment Programme

D
Food and Agricultural Organisation

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Correct Answer : B [International Solar Alliance]

Explaination : [The first World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) is to be organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on September 8, 2020. More than 25000 participants from 149 countries and several distinguished judges are set to participate in the virtual summit. The President of the assembly and India’s New and Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh will be joined by Principal Scientific Adviser, K. Vijay Raghavan.]

66. Which institute is to set up new Centres for Skilling and Technical Support in Bhagalpur and Varanasi?

A
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology

B
Institute of Pesticides Formulation Technology

C
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute

D
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)

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Correct Answer : A [Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology]

Explaination : [The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) is to establish two new Centres for skilling and technical support at Bhagalpur and Varanasi. CIPET is an autonomous research and training institution under the Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry. Around 1,000 youths will be trained in each centre every year through Diploma and Skill development programmes for employment in petrochemicals and allied industries.]

67. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with which Indian state to set up supplementary nutrition production units?

A
Bihar

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Uttarakhand

D
Jharkhand

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Correct Answer : B [Uttar Pradesh]

Explaination : [The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) are to collaborate in establishing over 200 supplementary nutrition production units. This is to be undertaken under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. This partnership aims to reach nearly 33 lakh beneficiaries in 18 districts, by 2023.]

68. Which women sports player has entered the US Open Semi Finals 11th time in a row?

A
Serena Williams

B
Karolina Pilskova

C
Sofia Kenn

D
Johana Konta

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Correct Answer : A [Serena Williams]

Explaination : [Former World Number 1 Women Tennis player Serena Williams has entered the US Open 2020 semi-finals. With this, the Tennis Legend has entered semi-finals in US Open for eleven times in a row. Serena, who is 38 years old, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles including six US Open. She was the runner-up in US Open four times.]

69. Which organization has decided to formulate Digital Payment Index?

A
NITI Aayog

C
NPCI

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Correct Answer : B [RBI]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to measure the extent of digital payment in India by devising Digital Payment Index. The index would also assess innovation in existing modes and will help bridge digital divide. The development of the Digital Payment Index is based on the recommendations made by Nandan Nilekani Committee on Digital Payments.]

70. As per a recent global report by UNICEF, WHO, UN and World Bank, what is the under-five mortality rate in India, in 2019?

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Correct Answer : D [34]

Explaination : [As per a recent report on released by UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Population Division of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs and World Bank Group, the Under-five mortality rate in India declined from 126 in 1990 to 34 in 2019. Also, the Infant mortality rate in India declined from 89 in 1990 to 28 in 2019. The data has been published in ‘Levels & Trends in Child Mortality’ Report 2020.]

71. India signed ‘Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA)’ with which country?

A
Japan

B
France

C
Germany

D
Brazil

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Correct Answer : A [Japan]

Explaination : [India and Japan have recently signed a key agreement for Reciprocal provision of supplies and services between their Defence forces. Called as the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), it facilitates smooth provision of supplies and services between Japan’s Self-Defense Forces and India’s armed forces. This agreement is expected to promote military cooperation and regional security.]

72. By how much percentage, India’s Defence exports has increased from 2016-17 to 2018-19?

A
100%

B
300%

C
500%

D
700%

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Correct Answer : D [700%]

Explaination : [The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat has stated that India’s Defence exports has grown by 700% from Rs 1521 crore in 2016-17 to Rs 10,745 crore in 2018-19. Also, as of 2019, India is ranked 19th in the list of top Defence exporters in the world, which is an all-time high rank ever featured by India.]

73. Which institution has directed for appointment of woman IPS officer in every district of Kerala to oversee POCSO related cases?

A
Supreme Court of India

B
Ministry of Women and Child Development

C
High Court of Kerala

D
National Commission for Women

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Correct Answer : C [High Court of Kerala]

Explaination : [The High Court of Kerala has issued a set of directives to the state regarding Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The High Court has directed the state to appoint woman IPS officer in every district, to oversee the cases investigated under POSCO Act. It has also directed to establish One-Stop Support Centres, in lines with the Supreme Court directions, to protect the victims.]

74. “EASE” reforms, which is in news recently is associated with which field?

A
Exports

B
Mining

C
Banking

D
Education

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Correct Answer : C [Banking]

Explaination : [The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under EASE Banking Reforms Index 2.0. EASE stands for “Enhanced Access and Service Excellence”. Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, and erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce were the top three in the list of “Top Performers”. Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India and erstwhile Corporation Bank were the leading banks in ‘Top Improvers’ category.]

75. Which development institution is to finance the 200-MW solar power project in Raghanesda Solar Park, Gujarat?

B
AIIB

C
BRICS Bank

D
World Bank

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Correct Answer : A [ADB]

Explaination : [The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and France’s ENGIE group have signed a long-term loan of up to Rs 466 crore to set up a 200-MW solar power project in Gujarat. The project that is to be developed in the Raghanesda Solar Park, is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2021. Electro Solaire Private Limited (ESPL), a special purpose vehicle owned by the ENGIE group, will implement the project.]

76. Which actor has been chosen by UNICEF to advocate for promoting rights of children?

A
Amitabh Bachchan

B
Ayushmann Khurrana

C
Aishwarya Rai

D
Vidya Balan

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Correct Answer : B [Ayushmann Khurrana]

Explaination : [UNICEF India chosen Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana, as a celebrity to advocate its child rights campaign named “For Every Child”. The actor would support UNICEF in its work around India to end violence against children. Earlier, the football star David Beckham had joined UNICEF for the same campaign.]

77. When is Hindi Diwas (Hindi Day) celebrated in India?

A
September 13

B
September 14

C
September 15

D
September 16

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Correct Answer : B [September 14]

Explaination : [Every year on September 14th, India celebrates “Hindi Diwas”(Hindi Day). On Sep 14, 1949 Hindi became the official language of the nation. This decision was ratified by the Constitution on January 26, 1950. Hindi written in the Devanagari script has been adopted as the official language Under Article 343 of the Indian Constitution.]

78. Who has been conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney?

A
Chanda Kochar

B
Aditya Puri

C
Ajay Dhoval

D
Azim Premji

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Correct Answer : B [Aditya Puri]

Explaination : [The MD of HDFC Bank Aditya Puri has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Excellence 2020. This award has been conferred to recognise the leader for his skills in building a world-class Indian bank. This prestigious award has been given by Euro Money just ahead of Aditya Puri’s retirement next month.]

79. Which social media giant launched a new tool ‘Business Suite’ to help small businesses?

A
Twitter

B
Facebook

C
TikTok

D
We Chat

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Correct Answer : B [Facebook]

Explaination : [Social Media Giant Facebook has recently launched Facebook Business Suite’, a new interface for people to manage their small businesses. The people who operate their businesses on Facebook and Instagram can manage their profiles and advertisements, including boosting their posts, using a single interface. They can receive all business-related notification and alerts in one interface.]

80. As per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (2nd Amendment) Bill 2020, what is the deadline from March 25, 2020, for which CIRP will not be initiated?

A
3 months

B
6 months

C
9 months

D
12 months

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Correct Answer : B [ 6 months]

Explaination : [The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020 has been recently passed in Rajya Sabha. It amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and seeks to temporarily suspend initiation of the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP), for six months from 25th March of this year. The Central government may extend this period to one year.]