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Current Affairs Aug-2020

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121. Which Indian state launched ‘Saheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojana’?

A
Madhya Pradesh

B
Odisha

C
Chhattisgarh

D
West Bengal

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Correct Answer : C [ Chhattisgarh]

Explaination : [The state government of Chhattisgarh has launched a social security scheme for Tendupatta (Tendu leaves) collectors. The scheme was named as ‘Saheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojana’, after the Congress leader Mahendra Karma, who was killed by rebels in the year 2013. The scheme aims to provide financial support to families of tendupatta labourers.]

122. India extended a Line of Credit of USD 18 million to which country, to expand fishing facilities?

A
Malaysia

B
Maldives

C
Sri Lanka

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : B [ Maldives]

Explaination : [Indian Government has recently extended a Line of Credit worth 18 million US dollars to the Government of Maldives. LoC has been extended for expanding fishing facilities at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO). This is a part of the Line of credit worth USD 800 million Line of credit offered by India to the country.]

123. Where is the Headquarters of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) located?

A
New Delhi

B
Mumbai

C
Hyderabad

D
Gurgaon

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Correct Answer : A [New Delhi]

Explaination : [The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is the apex institution to implement the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which provides a time-bound realisation of stressed assets. It is headquartered at New Delhi. IBBI has recently amended regulations related to liquidation process and provided clarifications on fee payable to liquidators. At present, the Committee of Creditors (CoC) fixes the fee payable to the liquidator. The liquidator is entitled to the fee corresponding to the amount realised or distributed by him.]

124. The Prime Minster of India is to inaugurate a submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) to provide telecom services to which UT?

A
Jammu & Kashmir

B
Andaman and Nicobar Islands

C
Lakshadweep

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Correct Answer : B [ Andaman and Nicobar Islands]

Explaination : [The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi will inaugurate the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair. This new network will provide fast and reliable mobile and landline telecom services to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The project was announced by the Prime Minister in the year 2018. About 2,300 km of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) has been laid at a cost of over Rs 1200 crore.]

125. When is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples or World Tribal Day celebrated?

A
August 9

B
August 10

C
August 11

D
August 12

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Correct Answer : A [August 9]

Explaination : [The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples or World Tribal Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. The United Nations General Assembly declared the World Tribal Day in the year 1994. It marks the day of the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva in 1982. The day seeks to promote and protect the rights of the indigenous population.]

126. Which country has claimed ‘Diaoyu islands’ as its territory and declared its right to conduct law enforcement activities?

A
United States

B
China

C
Australia

D
Vietnam

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Correct Answer : B [China]

Explaination : [China has recently claimed that the Diaoyu islands are Chinese territory and it has the right to conduct law enforcement activities in the area. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin denied the criticism of the U.S. of incursions of China. The islands located in the East China sea has also been claimed by Japan for several year. Japan calls the territory as Senkaku and China calls as Diaoyu.]

127. Amar Singh, who passed away recently, was related to which field?

A
Sports

B
Politics

C
Literature

D
Arts

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Correct Answer : B [Politics]

Explaination : [Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh has recently passed away at the age of 64. He was undergoing treatment in hospital for the past few months. Several political leaders condoled the death of Amar Singh. He was a businessman turned Politician who had acquaintances in all major parties. He was active in his social media account even during last week.]

128. Where is the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 2020 edition to be held?

A
United Arab Emirates

B
Singapore

C
Malaysia

D
Sri Lanka

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Correct Answer : A [United Arab Emirates]

Explaination : [The Union Government has provisionally granted permission for the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 2020 edition to be scheduled in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the IPL governing council had earlier postponed the tournament. It is to be held from September 19 to November 10 across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, after the final clearances from the Indian government.]

129. Which Indian state/UT has launched its own Electric Vehicle Policy?

A
Andhra Pradesh

B
New Delhi

C
Karnataka

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [New Delhi]

Explaination : [The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level. The Government will also introduce financial incentives for people to buy e-vehicles in the range of Rs 30000 for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws and Rs 150,000 for cars. The policy also offers subsidies and waive road tax and registration fee for electric vehicles.]

130. Which Indian organisation releases Business Confidence Index (BCI)?

A
National Council of Applied Economic Research

B
NITI Aayog

C
National Development Council

D
Centre for Policy Research

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Correct Answer : A [National Council of Applied Economic Research]

Explaination : [The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) releases the Business Confidence Index (BCI) and Business Expectation Survey (BES). As per the recent survey conducted by NCAER, the Business Confidence Index fell to 62% from the last year’s level. The index recorded in the first quarter of this fiscal is the lowest index since 1991. During the period, the BCI for North India increased by 25.1% and decreased by 89.3% and 68.1% for East and West India.]

131. Which Indian organisation is celebrating ‘Cleanliness Week’ from August 10, to mark the Independence Day?

A
Indian Railways

B
Airport Authority of India

C
Indian Space Research Organisation

D
National Highways Authority

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Correct Answer : A [Indian Railways]

Explaination : [Indian Railways is observing ‘Cleanliness Week’ from August 10, to commemorate the Independence Day. During the week, a special Cleanliness campaign will be launched and Cleaning of tracks, offices and other areas near Railway premises will be focussed. Collection of wastes with separate pool of plastic waste will also be done. Awareness drives will also be organised to keep the places clean.]

132. Which Indian state has launched its new Industrial Policy 2020-23?

A
Karnataka

B
Tamil Nadu

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Odisha

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Correct Answer : C [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [The state government of Andhra Pradesh launched its Industrial Development Policy 2020-23. It seeks to provide best infrastructure, set-up, skilled labour and hand-holding support for units. The policy aims to give an industry-friendly environment aligned with international standards. Some of the incentives include reimbursement of 100 % stamp duty, power reimbursement of Rs 1 per unit for five years, reimbursement of 100 % net SGST for five years, interest subsidy of 3 % for five years, among others.]

133. Which pharma company has launched the Country’s cheapest version of Remdesivir as ‘Remdac’?

A
Zydus Cadila

B
Sun Pharma

C
Apex

D
Cipla

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Correct Answer : A [Zydus Cadila]

Explaination : [Gujarat-based Zydus Cadila launches the country’s cheapest version of Remdesivir, under the brand name Remdac. The generic version of the medicine will be used for treating patients suffering from severe symptoms of Covid-19. A 100-mg vial has been priced at Rs 2800 and this the most economical medicine so far. It will be available across the country.]

134. An Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation of which Indian Armed Force has been launched recently?

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 Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) was launched by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, through an online webinar. The NIIO has a 3-tier structure and it enables the users to interact with academia and industry, to achieve innovation and indigenisation in Defence. As per the Draft Defence Acquisition Policy 2020, Defence Service headquarters should establish an Innovation & Indigenisation Organisation within existing resources.]

135. What is the name of the fitness campaign launched by the Union Sports Minister from 15th August to 2nd October?

A
Run India

B
Fit India Freedom Run

C
Fitness India Run

D
Khelo India Marathon

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Correct Answer : B [Fit India Freedom Run]

Explaination : [“Fit India Freedom Run” has been launched by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju, through an online programme. A large number of Government organizations and Private organizations will participate in the event. In view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the participants can run at their own place and at their own pace between 15th August and 2nd October.]

136. Which country is to partner with Russia, in production and marketing of Sputnik V vaccine?

A
Argentina

B
Brazil

C
Australia

D
New Zealand

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Correct Answer : B [Brazil]

Explaination : [Russia and Brazil have decided to cooperate in the production and marketing of Sputnik V, the world’s first registered coronavirus vaccine. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RIDF) announced that it has entered into the agreement with Brazilian State of Parana. RIDF is organising the production of the vaccine and its distribution in Brazil and other American countries.]

137. Which new national mission was launched by the Prime Minster of India on 15th August 2020?

A
National Cleanliness Mission

B
National Digital Education Mission

C
National Digital Health Mission

D
National Food Safety Mission

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Correct Answer : C [National Digital Health Mission]

Explaination : [The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) has been launched by the Prime Minster of India on the 74th Independence Day. The NDHM aims to digitalise the health systems with health IDs for every Indian. The mission seeks to create Digital health records, Digital registry of Doctors and health facilities across the nation. It also proposes to include e-Pharmacy and Tele- Medicine at a later stage.]

138. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who has recently resigned, was the President of which country?

A
Mauritius

B
Brazil

C
Mali

D
Zimbabwe

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Correct Answer : C [Mali]

Explaination : [The President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has recently stepped down from his role, after the prevalent military rebellion in the country. The soldiers had detained the President and the country’s Prime Minister Boubou Cisse. The country was seeing a large number of protests against alleged corruption and worsening security. People were demanding the resignation of the President for some time.]

139. The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) that is in news recently, is related to which three countries?

A
India, Nepal and China

B
India, Brazil and South Africa

C
India, Japan and Australia

D
India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

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Correct Answer : C [India, Japan and Australia]

Explaination : [In order to reduce the dependency of China, three countries namely India, Japan and Australia have begun discussions to launch a trilateral “Supply Chain Resilience Initiative” (SCRI). The initiative was originally proposed by Japan, which had approached India to take forward the initiative. The first meeting of the commerce and trade ministers of the three countries will be held next week.]

140. Which instituition, in association with Shiv Nadar University has developed a new technology to produce Lithium Sulphur Batteries?

A
IIT Bombay

B
BITS

C
IISc Bengaluru

D
DRDO

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Correct Answer : A [IIT Bombay]

Explaination : [Researchers at IIT – Bombay and Shiv Nadar University have claimed that they have developed a technology to produce environment friendly Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The Li-S batteries would be three times more energy efficient and cost effective than conventional Lithium-ion batteries. The production of Li-S batteries uses products from the petroleum industry and agro-waste along with co polymers, and thus has a positive impact on environment.]