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Current Affairs Sep-2020

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81. Pakistan is said to have decided to elevate which region to a full-fledged province status?

A
Gilgit-Baltistan

B
Skardu

C
Karimabad

D
Bandipora

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Correct Answer : A [Gilgit-Baltistan]

Explaination : [As per the media reports, Pakistan has decided to elevate the status of Gilgit-Baltistan to that of a full-fledged province. India has conveyed to Pakistan that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are Integral parts of the country. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is to announce constitutional rights for the province soon.]

82. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has increased the investment of foreign companies in defense sector from 49 % to what percentage?

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Correct Answer : A [74%]

Explaination : [The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a press note permitting foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence production above 74 % on the automatic route without permission.]

83. In which state, the Government of India is going to setup the country’s first medical device park?

A
Kerala

B
Karnataka

C
Tamil Nadu

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : A [Kerala]

Explaination : [The Government of India is going to setup the country’s first Medical Devices Park in Kerala which will specialize in high risk medical devices sector involving medical implants and extracorporeal devices.]

84. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is scheme to bring which among the following revolution?

A
Brown Revolution

B
Blue Revolution

C
Saffron Revolution

D
Red Revolution

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Correct Answer : B [Blue Revolution]

Explaination : [The Department of Fisheries in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is responsible to implement the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme for the development and promotion of aquaculture in India. Basically, it seeks to bring Blue Revolution for a sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in the country.]

85. Donimalai, which is known for Iron Ore mining is located in which state of India?

A
Kerala

B
Karnataka

C
Tamil Nadu

D
Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B [Karnataka]

Explaination : [Donimalai, which is known for Iron Ore mining is located in Bellari district of Karnataka. The rich Irone Ore mine was under state-owned NMDC for 50 years. The lease of NDMC ended in 2018 and since then the production has stopped here. Recently, the Karnataka government has decided to resume mining at Donimalai.]

86. World Blood Donor’s Day is observed on which date?

A
25th July

B
28th July

C
6th June

D
14th June

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Correct Answer : D [14th June]

Explaination : [Each year, World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is observed on 14th June and the theme of World Blood Donor Day 2020 was “Safe Blood Saves Lives” to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products.]

87. Which among the following is/are the schemes or programmes for welfare and development of minorities?

A
NayaSavera

B
Nai Udaan

C
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)

D
All of the above

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Correct Answer : D [All of the above]

Explaination : [Ministry of Minority Affairs implements various schemes and programmes for the welfare of minorities which are as follows – 1. NayaSavera, a scheme which aims to provide free coaching to students belonging to economically weaker sections of minority communities for competitive examinations. 2. Nai Udaan, a scheme to support for students clearing Prelims by UPSC, SPSC and SSC. 3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is implemented for the benefits of the people from all sections of the society in identified Areas for development of infrastructure projects with emphasis on education, skill , health sectors etc.]

88. The annual International Film Festival of India (IFFI) of the year 2020, was scheduled to be held in which state/UT?

A
West Bengal

C
Sikkim

D
Kerala

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Correct Answer : B [ Goa]

Explaination : [The 51st edition of the annual International Film Festival of India (IFFI) which was originally scheduled to start from November 20 in Goa has been postponed to next year. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the festival has been postponed to 16th to 24th January 2021. It was also announced that the festival would be organised in Hybrid format of virtual and physical formats. The 14th edition of NFDC Film Bazaar Online 2020 has been postponed to January, 2021.]

89. Dean Jones, who passed away recently, is associated with which field?

A
Politics

B
Cricket

C
Literature

D
Space Science

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Correct Answer : B [ Cricket]

Explaination : [Commentator and former Australian cricketer Dean Jones passed away, after a massive heart attack in Mumbai. He was 59 years old. Dean Jones played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia between 1984 and 1994, after which he entered the field of commentary. He was a part of the Australian team that won the 1987 World Cup.]

90. RBI has recently given in principle approval for setting up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU), to which organization?

A
Vakrangee

B
IDFC

C
Gramalaya

D
Airtel Payment Bank

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Correct Answer : A [Vakrangee]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India has given in-principle approval to Vakrangee for setting up Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU). The approval has been granted as per the provisions contained in Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Vakrangee can now handle payment and aggregation of payment services relating to bills under BBPS.]

91. SP Balasubrahmanyam, who passed away recently, is associated with which profession?

A
Politician

B
Poet

C
Singer

D
Judge

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Correct Answer : C [ Singer]

Explaination : [Veteran playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam has recently passed away at the age of 74, after being contracted by the novel coronavirus. The legendary singer held Guinness World Record for highest number of songs by a singer. He had won six National Awards during 1979 to 1996 and won two civilian awards, Padma Shri in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 2011.]

92. Which company has won a case against India at the international arbitration tribunal, Hague?

A
Morgan Stanley

B
Pepsico

C
Coco Cola

D
Vodafone

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Correct Answer : D [ Vodafone]

Explaination : [Vodafone has won an arbitration case against the Government of India at the International Arbitration Tribunal, Hague. The tribunal held that Indian Government’s tax imposition on Vodafone, including interest and penalties were in a breach of an investment treaty agreement between India and the Netherlands. India had claimed a total of Rs 279 billion (USD 3.79 billion) including about $2 billion as tax, interest and penalties.]

93. Which bill, that has been passed in Rajya Sabha, seeks to convert aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS and AAIB into statutory bodies?

A
Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020

B
Aviation Sector (Amendment) Bill 2020

C
Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill 2020

D
Air Transport (Amendment) Bill 2020

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Correct Answer : A [Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020]

Explaination : [The Rajya Sabha has recently passed the Aircraft (Amendment) Bill 2020, which was tabled by Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The bill has already been cleared by the Lok Sabha in March this year. It seeks to convert aviation agencies like the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Bureau of Civil aviation security (BCAS) and Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into statutory bodies. It also proposes heavy punishment for violations.]

94. Which body has permitted Serum Institute of India to resume COVID-19 vaccine trials?

A
Ministry of Health

B
Drugs Controller General of India

C
National Pharma Pricing Authority

D
Drugs Bureau of India

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Correct Answer : B [Drugs Controller General of India]

Explaination : [The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has permitted SII – Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trials of COVID vaccine, which was paused last week as per an order by DCGI. The SII is conducting trials of the vaccine being developed by Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Astra Zeneca. DCGI has advised SII to take additional care during the trial and to submit the details of medication to ensure that it in accordance with the protocol for the management of adverse events.]

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

A
Twitter

B
TikTok

C
We Chat

D
Facebook

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Correct Answer : D [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.]

96. Which Indian youngster has been chosen for UN – 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals?

A
Udit Narayan

B
Udit Singhal

C
Rakesh Gupta

D
Kolappan Narayanan

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Correct Answer : B [Udit Singhal]

Explaination : [An 18-year-old Indian youngster Udit Singhal has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals. Udit Singhal is the founder of Glass2Sand which is a zero-waste ecosystem that addresses the problem of glass waste in Delhi.]

97. On which date, World Alzheimer’s Day is observed?

A
16th September

B
19th September

C
21st September

D
23rd September

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Correct Answer : C [21st September]

Explaination : [Alzheimer’s is a progressive diseases which leads to memory loss. The condition worsens with time and makes it difficult to perform day to day functions. Since 1994, each year 21st September is observed as the World Alzheimer’s Day. September is the month which is observed each year as the World Alzheimer’s Month in order to enable national and local Alzheimer associations worldwide to extend their reach of awareness programmes over a longer period of time.]

98. Krushi Bhavan, which recently won the Global Architecture and Design Award, is located in which State?

A
Gujarat

B
Odisha

C
Madhya Pradesh

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Odisha]

Explaination : [The Architects and Designers are acknowledged and honoured by the ‘Global Architecture and Design Awards’ for their outstanding work in the wide spectrum of Architecture and Design. It has more than 50 categories of awards. Recently, Bhubaneshwar based Krushi Bhavan building was selected as the ‘People’s Choice Winner’ which is one of the category of Global Architecture and Design Award. Krushi Bhawan is a facility developed for Government of Odisha’s Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment which is located in Bhubaneshwar, the capital of the Odisha.]

99. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme comprises of?

A
Price Support Scheme (PSS)

B
Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)

C
Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PDPS)

D
All of the above

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Correct Answer : D [All of the above]

Explaination : [In order to support the farmers under new farm law, Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan’ (PM-AASHA) is a scheme to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers which comprises of Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PPSS).]

100. Which Indian State has the highest number of nursing colleges?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Madhya Pradesh

C
Karnataka

D
Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer : C [Karnataka]

Explaination : [Karnataka has the highest number nursing colleges in India. It have 314 total number of colleges among which 13 are government colleges and 301 are private colleges. Health is a subject of State list, therefore opening of new nursing colleges falls under the purview of the respective state government.]