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Current Affairs Nov-2020

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101. Who was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen?

A
Sean Connery

B
Roger Moore

C
Timothy Dalton

D
Pierce Brosnan

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Correct Answer : A [Sean Connery]

Explaination : [Sean Connery, the Scottish movie legend, who was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen, has recently passed away. His films include Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever. The actor, who dominated the silver screen for four decades, died at the age of 90.]

102. What amount has been released as the 2nd tranche to 16 states and 3 UTs for GST compensation?

A
Rs 3000 crore

B
Rs 4500 crore

C
Rs 6000 crore

D
Rs 10000 crore

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Correct Answer : C [Rs 6000 crore]

Explaination : [The Central Government is set to release the second tranche of Rs 6,000 crore to 16 states and 3 union territories. As per the recent statement from the Finance Ministry, the total amount released to states to meet the compensation shortfall under goods and services tax (GST) under the special window is Rs 12,000 crore.]

103. Which Indian state is the first to launch a project for free Internet for poor families and public offices?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Andhra Pradesh

C
Karnataka

D
Kerala

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Correct Answer : D [Kerala]

Explaination : [Kerala aims to start providing free, high-speed Internet to schools, public offices, and poor households in the state by December, this year. Kerala is the first among all states to launch such project, which is similar to the Centre’s BharatNet project. The Kerala Fibre Optic Network Project or KFON has awarded the contract to a consortium led by public-sector company Bharat Electronics Limited.]

104. Which sportsperson has clinched the ITTF Women’s World Cup title?

A
Manika Batra

B
Chen Meng

C
Zhu Yuling

D
Liu Shewin

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Correct Answer : B [Chen Meng]

Explaination : [World number one Table tennis player Chen Meng clinched the ITTF Women’s World Cup title of this year. The 26-year old player beat Chinese compatriot Sun Yingsha to win her maiden ITTF Women’s World Cup title in Weihai. She also became the first winner of the ITTF’s #RESTART series.]

105. What is the name of the new platform launched by Paytm, for instant pay-out by businesses?

A
Paytm Biz

B
Paytm Links

C
Paytm Elite

D
Paytm Corporate

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Correct Answer : B [Paytm Links]

Explaination : [Fintech major Paytm has recently launched ‘Pay-out Links’, to enable the businesspersons instantly process pay-outs to customers, employees and vendors. Using this platform, the businesses can send incentives and refunds to customers using just a link. It also eliminates the need to collect and store thousands of bank details.]

106. From which date the GST invoicing will be mandatory for any firm whose turnover exceeds Rs 100 crore?

A
January 1, 2021

B
January 15, 2021

C
February 1, 2021

D
April 1, 2021

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Correct Answer : B [January 15, 2021]

Explaination : [The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently notified that GST e-invoicing would be mandatory for any firm whose turnover exceeds Rs 100 crore. This would be applicable from January 1, 2021. The earlier limit applicable for GST e-invoicing was Rs.500 crore which has now been revised to Rs.100 crore.]

107. Who has been appointed as the first Chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub?

A
Narayana Moorthy

B
Azim Premji

C
Ratan Tata

D
Kris Gopalakrishnan

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Correct Answer : D [Kris Gopalakrishnan]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Kris Gopalakrishnan as the first Chairperson of the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). He is the co-founder of IT major Infosys. Earlier in the month of August 2020, RBI had announced the setting up of Innovation Hub to promote innovation IN the financial sector.]

108. Which company has manufactured and delivered the booster segment for Gaganyaan Launch Vehicle?

A
Tata Projects

B
Godrej Aerospace

C
Larsen & Toubro

D
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

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Correct Answer : C [Larsen & Toubro]

Explaination : [The construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has manufactured and delivered the booster segment for Gaganyaan Launch Vehicle to ISRO. The delivered component is the middle segment of the rocket booster named as S-200. The component has been manufactured at the company’s Powai Aerospace Manufacturing Facility and has been delivered to ISRO ahead of its schedule.]

109. November 16 is observed as National Press Day, to honour which institution?

A
Press Council of India

B
Press Trust of India

C
Prasar Bharati

D
All India Radio

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Correct Answer : A [Press Council of India]

Explaination : [National Press Day is observed on November 16, to honour the formation of Press Council of India, which was instituted on the same day in the year 1966. Press Council of India seeks to monitor the quality of reportage provided by the Indian press. The First Press Commission 1956 proposed a committee to protect the freedom of the press in India. It led to the formation of the Press Council in 1966.]

110. Which organisation has launched ‘Halo’ initiative to counter the misinformation around Covid-19 vaccines?

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Correct Answer : B [UN]

Explaination : [The United Nations (UN) has collaborated with the Vaccine Confidence Project at the University of London, to launch a new initiative named ‘Halo’. It aims to tackle the issue of misinformation around Covid-19 vaccines. Over 100 scientists have come together to share authentic information on safety and effectiveness of vaccines via the social media. Over 22 scientists have joined Team Halo from India.]

111. High Commission of India has launched Special Edition wrist watches in which country?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Bangladesh

C
Nepal

D
Myanmar

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Correct Answer : B [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [High Commission of India has launched Special Edition wrist watches to commemorate the Centenary year of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangladesh is celebrating the birth centenary year of its founder president and Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as Mujib Centenary year ‘Mujib Borsho’. The wristwatches in the limited-edition series bear the image and the signature of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.]

112. Which state government is set to have “Cow Cabinet” for protection of cows in the state?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Madhya Pradesh

C
Bihar

D
Gujarat

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Correct Answer : B [Madhya Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has recently announced that a Cow cabinet will be formed for the protection of cows in the state. The state cabinet will also include Animal Husbandry, Forest, Panchayat and Rural Development, Revenue, Home and Farmers Welfare Department. The first meeting of the cabinet is to be held on November 22.]

113. Which Union Ministry implements the PM-FME Scheme, which was seen in the news recently?

A
Ministry of Agriculture

B
Ministry of Food Processing Industries

C
Ministry of Consumer affairs, Food and Public Distribution

D
Ministry of Heavy Industries

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Food Processing Industries]

Explaination : [The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PM-FME) Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme, launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, under Food Processing Ministry. Recently, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the capacity building component of the scheme. With an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore over a period of five years it aims to formalise micro-enterprises in the unorganized segment of the food processing industry.]

114. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched RuPay Card phase-2 in which neighbouring country?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Bhutan

C
Myanmar

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : B [Bhutan]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Bhutanese counterpart Lotay Tshering has recently launched RuPay card Phase-II, in a virtual mode. This will allow Bhutanese card holders to access the RuPay network in India. Last year during the visit of Prime Minister Modi to Bhutan, Phase-I of the project was launched, by which visitors from India can access ATMs and Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across Bhutan.]

115. India participated in the Counter-terrorism dialogue with international association?

A
European Union

B
ASEAN

C
G-20

D
Commonwealth

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Correct Answer : A [European Union]

Explaination : [A virtual counter-terrorism dialogue was recently held between India and the Belgium-headquartered European Union. As per the joint statement, both India and the EU condemned terrorism in all forms, including the “Use of terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism”. The dialogue also called on all countries to ensure no region under their control is used for terrorist attacks on other countries.]

116. Which state Governor has promulgated ordinance to ban online gaming?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Telangana

C
Maharashtra

D
Rajasthan

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Correct Answer : A [Tamil Nadu]

Explaination : [Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has recently promulgated an ordinance to ban online gaming in the State. The State government has submitted a proposal to the Governor to promulgate ordinance by amending several related acts. It provides for fine of Rs 5000 and an imprisonment for 6 months, for those found to be engaged in the act. Persons who are betting in cyber space can also be banned.]

117. The International version of which government application has been launched by the Union IT Minister?

A
UMANG

B
FAME

C
SWACHH BHARAT

D
m-AWAS

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Correct Answer : A [UMANG]

Explaination : [Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the UMANG’s international version in coordination with Ministry of External Affairs for select countries including USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Netherlands, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. An online conference was organized to mark the occasion of 3 years of UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) and a milestone of 2000 plus services. The app will help Indian international students, NRIs and Indian tourists to avail the services of the Government.]

118. Who is the head of the panel set up by NITI Aayog, to study feasibility of Hyperloop technology in India?

A
Ramesh Chand

B
V K Saraswat

C
A J Jha

D
Rajiv Kumar

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Correct Answer : B [V K Saraswat]

Explaination : [NITI Aayog has formed a high-level panel to explore the technological and commercial viability of the Virgin Hyperloop technology in India. NITI Aayog member VK Saraswat has been named as the Chairman of the panel and Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha as its convener. The panel also includes Railway Board Chairman & CEO VK Yadav, DRDO Head, Director of IIT- Delhi among others.]

119. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) has signed MoU with which southern state to develop MSME ecosystem?

A
Kerala

B
Tamil Nadu

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Tamil Nadu]

Explaination : [A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) with the Tamil Nadu government to develop the ecosystem for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. Under the MoU, Sidbi will deploy a project management unit (PMU) in the government of Tamil Nadu. It will undertake the process of designing the training and capacity-building programmes to be taken up by the state government in areas.]

120. Tigersharks squadron, which was seen in news for test-fire of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, is based in which state?

A
Kerala

B
Tamil Nadu

C
Karnataka

D
Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B [Tamil Nadu]

Explaination : [The Indian Air Force has successfully test-fired an air launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft in the Bay of Bengal. The aircraft belongs to the Thanjavur-based Tigersharks squadron. India has recently test fired a new version of the surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile BrahMos and an anti-radiation missile named Rudram-1.]