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Current Affairs Nov-2020

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141. Which team has bagged the first prize in Gov-Tech-Thon 2020 that concluded recently?

A
Tech Teamz

B
Tech for India

C
Fit for Future

D
Nature for India

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Correct Answer : C [Fit for Future]

Explaination : [The Gov Tech Thon 2020 is a virtual hackathon that was organized by IEEE, National Informatics Centre (NIC) and Oracle, under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The team from Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited named “Fit For Future” has bagged the first position in the hackathon for demonstrating prototype for automating vehicle fitness checks.]

142. What word has been selected as the Collins Dictionary word of the year 2020?

A
Pandemic

B
COVID

C
Lockdown

D
Curfew

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Correct Answer : C [Lockdown]

Explaination : [The word “Lockdown” has been selected as the Collins Dictionary word of the year 2020. The word has been chosen for a sudden increase in usage of the word during the spread of Covid-19. Lexicographers have stated that they have picked the word since it had become synonymous with the experience of populations across the world as governments look to curb the coronavirus pandemic.]

143. Ministry of Power has issued notification to cover which organisations under the Energy Conservation (EC) Act 2001?

A
Thermal Power Companies

B
Power Distribution Companies

C
Solar Power Companies

D
Wind Energy Companies

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Correct Answer : B [Power Distribution Companies]

Explaination : [The Ministry of Power has issued notification to cover all the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) under the preview of the Energy Conservation (EC) Act 2001. The DISCOMs will be governed under the various provisions of EC Act, like Appointment of Energy Manager, Energy Accounting & Auditing, identification of Energy Losses etc.]

144. A special anthology on Mahatma Gandhi titled ‘Maile Bujheko Gandhi’ has been released in which country?

A
Japan

C
Nepal

D
Bangladesh

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Correct Answer : C [Nepal]

Explaination : [Nepal has recently released a pictorial anthology on Mahatma Gandhi titled Maile Bujheko Gandhi or the Gandhi as I understood. It has been released in Nepali language by the country’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari. This special anthology was launched to mark Gandhi’s 151st birth anniversary. The book has been published by the Embassy of India along with the B P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation.]

145. Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), which was seen in the news recently, is proposed to be set up in which island?

A
Mauritius

B
Hawaii

C
Reunion

D
Comoros

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Correct Answer : B [Hawaii]

Explaination : [The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), which will the world’s largest visible-light telescope hwne completed, is proposed to be set up in Mauna Kea, on the island of Hawaii. Physics Nobel Laureate Professor Andrea Ghez collaborated with Indian astronomers on the design of instruments and science prospects of the TMT project. India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) are involved in the project.]

146. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to co-chair the India-ASEAN summit along with the head of which country?

A
Singapore

B
Thailand

C
Vietnam

D
Myanmar

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Correct Answer : C [Vietnam]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the virtual 17th India-ASEAN summit, along with the Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The leaders are expected to note the adoption of ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2021-2025). The Prime Minister attended the 16th ASEAN-India Summit in Bangkok in November last year.]

147. Which organisation will organise the “Bharat Darshan–Dakshin Bharat Yatra”?

A
IRCTC

B
NHAI

C
Air India

D
Make My Trip

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Correct Answer : A [IRCTC]

Explaination : [The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to organise ‘Bharat Darshan–Dakshin Bharat Yatra’. It would be launched from Hyderabad and Secunderabad from December 12 to December 18. The theme of the yatra is “Show India to Indians”. It would cover Sri Rangam (Ranganathaswamy temple), Brihadeeswara temple at Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Madurai Meenakshi Temple and Kanyakumari.]

148. What is the abbreviation of ‘IBSA’, that is seen in news recently?

A
Indian Brazil South Africa

B
India Britain Saudi Arabia

C
India Belgium South America

D
India Bahrain South Australia

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Correct Answer : A [Indian Brazil South Africa]

Explaination : [India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) report titled ‘Deepening Cooperation in IBSA: Perspectives from Key Sectors’ has been launched recently. The report has been launched by the Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs Rahul Chhabra. The report has been prepared by the 2nd batch of Fellows under the IBSA Visiting Fellowship Program.]

149. Which Indian Minister addressed the ‘India: Drivers of Change’ conference organised by Bank of America?

A
Nirmala Sitharaman

B
Piyush Goyal

C
Harsh Vardhan

D
Amit Shah

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Correct Answer : B [Piyush Goyal]

Explaination : [Union minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal delivered the keynote address at Conference ‘India: Drivers of Change’. In the conference organized by the Bank of America, the Minister urged the global investors to invest in India. He also highlighted about the production-linked incentives provided for the manufacturing sector.]

150. Prime Minister inaugurated Ayurvedic institutes in which two states?

A
Tamil Nadu and Kerala

B
Karnataka and Maharashtra

C
Assam and Manipur

D
Rajasthan and Gujarat

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Correct Answer : D [Rajasthan and Gujarat]

Explaination : [Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Ayurvedic institutes in Rajasthan and Gujarat. This has been done on 5th Ayurveda Day. The two institutions are Institute of Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar and the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur. Both the institutes are premier institutions of Ayurveda in the country.]

151. Which state/UT has launched e-Auction portal to boost trade of Saffron?

A
Himachal Pradesh

B
Jammu & Kashmir

C
Assam

D
Sikkim

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Correct Answer : B [Jammu & Kashmir]

Explaination : [Jammu and Kashmir government has recently launched an e-Auction portal to promote trading of GI tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’ across the country. Using the portal, buyers can have access to quality ‘Kashmir Saffron’ and saffron growers can get optimum returns of their yield. International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre will be used to provide awareness about the portal.]

152. Which financial institution has allocated USD 20 million to help developing countries in accessing Covid-19 vaccine?

A
World Bank

B
Asian Development Bank

C
Reserve Bank of India

D
BRICS Bank

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Correct Answer : B [Asian Development Bank]

Explaination : [The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently announced that it has allocated USD 20.3 million aid to its developing member countries to access coronavirus vaccine. The funds include USD 20 million from ADB’s Technical Assistance Special Fund (TASF) and USD 300,000 from the High-Level Technology Fund financed by Japan. Earlier in April, ADB had approved USD 20 billion assistance package to help its developing members fight Covid-19.]

153. ‘Dharani’ portal, which was seen in news, was launched by which state government?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Telangana

C
Kerala

D
Karnataka

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Correct Answer : B [Telangana]

Explaination : [The Chief Minister of Telangana Chandrasekhar Rao announced that registration of non-agricultural lands and properties will be commenced through ‘Dharani’ portal. It is an integrated land record management system portal, launched in the month of October. It has records related to around 1.46 crore acres of land. Originally, only agricultural lands were registered through Dharani portal.]

154. Vijayanagara has been created as the 31st district of which Indian state?

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.]

155. World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse’ is observed on which date?

A
November 10

B
November 15

C
November 19

D
November 21

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Correct Answer : C [November 19]

Explaination : [Leading non-governmental organization, the Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF), launched the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse on November 19, in the year 2000. This is observed in synergy with the anniversary of the International Day for the rights of the child observed on 20 November. In 2001, an NGO coalition was formed to conduct events on November 19, every year.]

156. Which financial services company has partnered with USAID to launch ‘Project Kirana’ for women entrepreneurs in India?

A
VISA

B
Mastercard

C
American Express

D
Rupay

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Correct Answer : B [Mastercard]

Explaination : [Global financial services and payment technology company Mastercard has partnered with USAID to launch a programme called ‘Project Kirana’. Under the programme, the organisations aim to expand financial inclusion and encourage women who own or operate kirana shops to adopt digital payments, thereby helping to increase their revenue. Around 3000 women are to be enrolled across Uttar Pradesh, in a pilot step.]

157. Which Indian personality has been elected as the External Auditor of Inter Parliamentary Union?

A
GC Murmu

B
Venu Gopal

C
Rajiv Mehrishi

D
Vinod Rai

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Correct Answer : A [GC Murmu]

Explaination : [The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu, has been elected External Auditor of Inter Parliamentary Union, Geneva. He has been elected for the post for a three-year term. The CAG has held many significant posts in the recent pasts including the External Auditor of World Food Programme, WIPO, IAEA, UN WTO, IMO among others.]

158. What is the name of the Cyclone, which has been forecast by the IMD, to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in November 2020?

A
Gaja

B
Nivar

C
Amphan

D
Vajra

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Correct Answer : B [Nivar]

Explaination : [According to the IMD, Cyclone Nivar is estimated to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts and make landfalls in the evening on November 25. The IMD also highlighted that the cyclone will cross as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 120-130 kmph strengthening up to 145 kmph. Over 1000 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescue personnel have been deployed in the state of Tamil Nadu and its neighbouring coastal areas.]

159. What is the call sign of the Boeing B 777, the VVIP aircraft used by India’s President, Vice President and Prime Minister?

A
Air India One

B
Air India Prime

C
Air India Plus

D
Air India Secure

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Correct Answer : A [Air India One]

Explaination : [Air India One is the call sign for the Air India One-B777 VVIP aircraft used by the President, Vice President and Prime Minister. Recently, the first flight of the Air India One-B777 aircraft was inaugurated with the Indian President Ramnath Kovind onboard. The aircraft is more fuel efficient and has a longer range than the previous B747-400 aircraft. It also has state-of-the-art missile defence systems.]

160. India held virtual consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation matters, with which association?

A
G-20

B
ASEAN

C
European Union

D
BRICS

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Correct Answer : C [European Union]

Explaination : [India and the European Union (EU) held the sixth round of consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation matters in a virtual format. As per the statement issued by the Union External Affairs Ministry, the India and the EU exchanged developments in the area of nuclear, chemical, biological disarmament and non-proliferation. The consultations also focussed on outer space security issues, export control regimes among others.]