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Current Affairs Sep-2020

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121. Which country plays host to the military exercise ‘Kavkaz 2020’, that was seen in news recently?

A
China

B
Russia

C
Kazakhstan

D
France

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Correct Answer : B [ Russia]

Explaination : [Russia is to host a multilateral tri-services military exercise named ‘Kavkaz 2020’ from September 15 to September 27. Recently, Ministry of Defence of India announced that India is not sending its contingent to the exercise due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and its resultant difficulties. China, Members of SCO, Turkey and Iran will be participating in the exercise. ]

122. Who is the head of the committee set up by the Defence Ministry, to review AFHQ CS cadre?

A
Bipin Rawat

B
DB Shekatkar

C
R Chandrashekhar

D
AN Das

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Correct Answer : B [ DB Shekatkar]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of Defence has recently set up a committee to review the Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Services (AFHQ CS) cadre. Defence minister Rajnath Singh approved the proposal to set up the committee, that will be headed by Lt Gen Shekatkar (Retd). The other two members include R Chandrashekhar and AN Das. The committee would identify appointments in Service HQs and Inter-Service Organisations (ISO).]

123. Which body has directed Banks to refund charges collected by them on electronic transactions after January 1?

A
Finance Ministry

B
Supreme Court of India

C
Central Board of Direct Taxes

D
Reserve Bank of India

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Correct Answer : C [ Central Board of Direct Taxes]

Explaination : [The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a direction to Banks stating to refund charges collected by them on electronic transactions made by customers after January 1. The CBDT has directed the Banks not to charge any fee for any transaction carried out through electronic modes like RuPay, BHIM – UPI, QR Code etc. Such practice by Banks is a breach of section 10A of Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act and section 269SU of the IT Act.]

124. Which Indian state/UT has set up a council for conservation of biological diversity?

A
Assam

B
Madhya Pradesh

C
Karnataka

D
Jammu & Kashmir

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Correct Answer : D [ Jammu & Kashmir]

Explaination : [The Jammu and Kashmir Government has recently set up a 10-member council for conservation of biological diversity. A new council named the Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council will be constituted, which will have the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests as the Chairman and five non-official members. The council shall constitute a fund named as “Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council Fund”.]

125. What is the name of the online contest launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, to sensitise about water conservation?

A
Water Heroes

B
Jal Raja

C
Jal Tumhara

D
Jal Kahani

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Correct Answer : A [Water Heroes]

Explaination : [The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the ‘Water Heroes – Share Your Stories’ Contest. The contest is launched from September 1 and it aims to create awareness about the importance of water conservation. Under the contest, entries will be invited every month which is a video explaining the participant’s success story. Selected entries will be awarded Rs. 10,000 each.]

126. Who has been appointed the first Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board?

A
Vinod Rai

B
Vinod Kumar Yadav

C
Shankar Ganesh

D
Arun Mishra

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Correct Answer : B [ Vinod Kumar Yadav]

Explaination : [Vinod Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the first chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Railway board. The appointment has been cleared by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC). Vinod Kumar Yadav is currently the chairman of the Railway Board. In December 2019 the Union Cabinet had cleared a proposal for restructuring of the Railway board with a CEO and 4 members.]

127. Which state has entered into an agreement with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, for setting up Bulk Drug Park?

A
Tami Nadu

B
Karnataka

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer : C [ Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (APIIC) has entered into a MoU with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology for setting up of Bulk Drug Park in the state. As per the MoU, CSIR-IICT will act as a knowledge partner and provide technical assistance to prepare a proposal to be submitted by the Andhra Pradesh Government to the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, for seeking financial assistance.]

128. The Shipping Ministry has directed all major ports to procure or hire which type of ship, that are only made in India?

A
Submarine

B
Tug Boat

C
Tanker

D
Ferry

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Correct Answer : B [ Tug Boat]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of Shipping has directed all major ports to procure or hire tug boats, that are only made in India. All procurements that are being done by major ports will have to be carried out as per the revised ‘Make in India’ Order. Various initiatives are being taken to promote shipbuilding in India and improve self-reliance. ]

129. “Wilmington” which has been declared as World War 2 Heritage City, is located in which country?

B
France

C
Italy

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Correct Answer : D [ USA]

Explaination : [“Wilmington” in the US state of North Carolina has been declared as the World War 2 Heritage City. It is first of such cities to be announced. This announcement was made by the US President Donald Trump during a ceremony held to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2. During the WW2, North Carolina Shipbuilding Company situated in Wilmington built 243 ships in 5 years as a part of the USA’s emergency ship building programme.]

130. Which body has held that States can grant reservation in PG admissions to Government Doctors serving in remote areas?

A
Medical Council of India

B
All India Institute of Medical Sciences

C
Supreme Court of India

D
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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Correct Answer : C [Supreme Court of India]

Explaination : [The Supreme Court of India has pronounced a judgment that State Governments have the powers for granting quota in admissions in Post Graduate courses to Government Doctors serving in remote areas. The judgment was given by a 5-judge constitution bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra. The top Court stated that present restriction posed by Medical Council of India on reservations given by states, is arbitrary and unconstitutional.]

131. Which institution has estimated that India’s real GDP for FY21 will contract by 10.9%?

A
Reserve Bank of India

B
State Bank of India

C
NITI Aayog

D
CRISIL

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Correct Answer : B [State Bank of India]

Explaination : [According to State Bank of India’s research report, ‘Ecowrap’, the real GDP of India for FY21 will contract by 10.9%. The report had earlier estimated that the growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) at (-) 6.8% for the current fiscal year. It also highlighted that all the four quarters of FY21 will showcase only negative real GDP growth.]