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Current Affairs Nov-2020

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121. Which Union Ministry along with Invest India, is to set up a “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”?

A
Ministry of Commerce and Industry

B
Ministry of AYUSH

C
Ministry of Finance

D
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of AYUSH]

Explaination : [The Ministry of AYUSH and Invest India will collaborate to set up a “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”. Invest India will collaborate with the AYUSH Ministry to frame the work plan of the Bureau and define its targets. It will also deploy expert resources to implement and execute the plans of the AYUSH Ministry.]

122. The Mansar Lake Development Plan has been inaugurated in which state / UT?

A
Delhi

B
Jammu and Kashmir

C
Ladakh

D
Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer : B [Jammu and Kashmir]

Explaination : [The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Shri. Jitendra Singh has inaugurated the Mansar Lake Development Plan in Jammu and Kashmir. This has been done to increase the tourism sector in this region. The project aims at attracting 20 lakh tourists every year along with creation of employment for 1.15 crore man-days.]

123. The Election Commission of which country has organised ‘International Virtual Election Visitors Programme’?

A
India

B
United States

C
Japan

D
Australia

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Correct Answer : A [India]

Explaination : [Election Commission of India is organizing a three-day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme. In the context of the ongoing Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections, the programme is being organised for Foreign Election Management Bodies and Organizations. Delegates from over 40 countries across the world are invited.]

124. Which state has recently become a part of the “Padhna Likhna Abhiyan” programme?

A
Karnataka

B
Bihar

C
Kerala

D
Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer : C [Kerala]

Explaination : [Kerala has recently become a part of the “Padhna Likhna Abhiyan” programme and is ready to receive the central funds for literacy programmes, after ten years. Padhna Likhna Abhiyan is the reading and writing campaign launched by the Central Government. IT aims to achieve the goal of complete literacy in the country by 2030.]

125. The Oil India Limited (OIL) has brought in a Snubbing unit from which country, to tackle the Baghjan oilfield blow-out?

A
Russia

B
Canada

C
Israel

D
France

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Correct Answer : B [Canada]

Explaination : [As per the recent statement from the Oil India Limited (OIL), it has brought in a snubbing unit from Calgary, Canada. The snubbing unit is a special technology, which is to be deployed to tackle the Baghjan oilfield blow-out. The OIL-owned well erupted on May 27 and has been burning for over five months now.]

126. India has hosted the 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) on Coal with which country?

A
Maldives

B
Australia

C
Japan

D
Indonesia

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Correct Answer : D [Indonesia]

Explaination : [The 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) on Coal between India and Indonesia was hosted by India, through video conference mode. It was co-chaired by Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal and its counterpart of Indonesia. During the meeting, India’s Ministry of Coal made presentations on Indian Coal Policy reforms, Coking Coal Exploration and Commercial Mining which was followed by presentations by the Indonesian side]

127. Which Union Ministry has launched the Haj 2021 guidelines?

A
Ministry of External Affairs

B
Ministry of Minority Affairs

C
Ministry of Home Affairs

D
Ministry of Tourism

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Minority Affairs]

Explaination : [Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced the Haj 2021 guidelines to be followed during Covid-19 pandemic. The online application process for Haj 2021 has also been started and interested people can apply online, offline and through Haj Mobile App. Haj 2021 is scheduled during June-July in the year 2021.]

128. What is the issue price of the 8th tranche of the Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2020-21?

A
Rs.4900

B
Rs.5000

C
Rs.5177

D
Rs.5400

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Correct Answer : C [Rs.5177]

Explaination : [The eighth tranche of sovereign gold bonds scheme of current financial year 2020-21 will be open for subscription from 9th November to 13th November. The issue price for the 8th series of the Sovereign gold bond scheme has been fixed at Rs.5,177 per gram of gold. The bond is issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of Government of India.]

129. IFFCO Bazar has partnered with which platform for integration of making wide range of agricultural products accessible to farmers?

A
Paytm

B
Amazon

C
Cloudtail

D
SBI YONO Krishi

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Correct Answer : D [SBI YONO Krishi]

Explaination : [IFFCO bazaar, which is the e-commerce arm of IFFCO has announced its partnership with the SBI YONO Krishi. This partnership is aimed at making a wide range of agricultural products of IIFCO to lakhs of Indian farmers. IFFCO is the biggest fertilizer manufacturer in India and SBI YONO Krishi is a dedicated portal catering to the farmer’s needs.]

130. An air service between India and which country has commenced recently under the air bubble arrangement?

B
Nepal

C
Bangladesh

D
Myanmar

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Correct Answer : C [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [A new air service between India and Bangladesh has commenced under the air-bubble arrangement. Vistara airlines launched its biweekly flight service from Delhi to Dhaka. The air-bubble arrangement between the two countries helps people to travel for medical, business and other purposes. Air Bubbles are temporary arrangements between two countries that aim to restart commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended]

131. As per the recent statement from the UN, 9 million people are at risk of displacement in which country?

A
Azerbaijan

B
Armenia

C
Ethiopia

D
United States

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Correct Answer : C [Ethiopia]

Explaination : [United Nations has recently warned that around nine million people are at the risk of displacement in Ethiopia. As per the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA report, about 6 lakh people depend on food aid. Due to the declaration of emergency by the Ethiopian government, there was blockage in food and other aid.]

132. Sarnath Light and Sound show has been inaugurated recently by the Prime Minister in which state?

A
Madhya Pradesh

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
Maharashtra

D
Bihar

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Correct Answer : B [Uttar Pradesh]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated several development projects in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, via video conferencing. The development projects include Sarnath Light and Sound show, infrastructure facilities for protection and conservation of cows, Varanasi city smart lighting work among others.]

133. Which Tennis player has won the Paris Masters title?

A
Roger Federer

B
Daniil Medvedev

C
Rafael Nadal

D
Novak Djokovic

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Correct Answer : B [Daniil Medvedev]

Explaination : [Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev has clinched his maiden Paris Masters title. This is also his career’s eighth title. He has registered his victory against the German star Alexander Zverev. It was the first time that the two players were in the finals of any international tournament.]

134. Who chaired the 20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of States?

A
Narendra Modi

B
Vladimir Putin

C
Xi Jinping

D
Imran Khan

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Correct Answer : B [Vladimir Putin]

Explaination : [The 20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State was held in Video Conference Format. The Meeting was chaired by the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Indian delegation to the summit. Other SCO Member States were represented by their Presidents, while India and Pakistan were represented by their respective Prime Ministers.]

135. India has received the first shipment through “Inland Water Trade and Transit” route from which country?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Pakistan

C
Nepal

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : D [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [India has received the first commercial shipment from Bangladesh to Karimganj, Assam via the “Protocol for Inland Water Trade and Transit” (PIWTT) route. The Protocol for Inland Water Trade & Transit (PIWTT) was signed between India and Bangladesh in 1972 to provide inland waterways connectivity between the two countries.]

136. Which organisation has launched ‘Go Electric’ campaign in Andhra Pradesh?

A
Bureau of Energy Efficiency

B
Bureau of Indian Standards

C
Central Power Research Institute

D
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

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Correct Answer : A [Bureau of Energy Efficiency]

Explaination : [The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has launched the ‘Go Electric’ campaign in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The state government has nominated the Non-conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (NREDCAP), as the state nodal agency to set up charging stations. The state government has also planned to launch 400 charging stations in the state.]

137. ‘Char-chaporis’, which were seen in news recently, is associated with which state/ UT?

A
West Bengal

B
Odisha

C
Assam

D
Jammu & Kashmir

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Correct Answer : C [Assam]

Explaination : [Char-chaporis are shifting riverine islands of the Brahmaputra river and they are primarily inhabited by the Muslims of Bengali-origin referred to as ‘Miyas’. Several people of Assam were requesting the government to fast-track the establishment of Miya museum reflecting the culture and heritage of the people living in char-chaporis. Recently, ahead of the Assembly elections, this was again in news.]

138. Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, who was seen in news recently, has been appointed in which position?

A
Chief Election Commissioner

B
Chief Information Commissioner

C
Chief Vigilance Commissioner

D
Attorney General of India

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Correct Answer : B [Chief Information Commissioner]

Explaination : [Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha has been recently appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) as per the statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prior to this appointment the post of CIC was held by Bimal Julka, who completed his term in August. President Ram Nath Kovind has also administered the oath of office to Uday Mahurkar, Heera Lal Samariya and Saroj Punhani as Information Commissioners]

139. What is the theme of the “Kevadia tourism circuit”, that has been recently inaugurated?

A
Greatness

B
Unity

C
Honesty

D
Integrity

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Correct Answer : B [Unity]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated 17 tourism projects around the Statue of Unity complex, at Kevadia in Narmada District, Gujarat. Sardar Patel’s birthday is being celebrated as Ekta Divas. The Prime Minister inaugurated the projects on the same day, and the 17 tourism projects are called the “Kevadia tourism circuit” have been themed around “Unity”.]

140. Where is the First Phase of Malabar Training Exercise scheduled to be held?

A
Indian Ocean

B
Arabian Sea

C
Pacific Ocean

D
Bay of Bengal

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Correct Answer : D [Bay of Bengal]

Explaination : [The First Phase of Malabar Naval Training Exercises would be held in the Bay of Bengal, off the Vishakhapatnam coast from 3rd November to 6th November. Navies of India, USA, Japan and Australia would participate in the maritime exercise. The second phase is expected to be held from 17th to 20th November in Arabian Sea.]