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Current Affairs JULY-2020

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141. The first trans-shipment hub of India, Vallarpadam terminal is being developed in which state?

A
Gujarat

B
Kerala

C
Tamil Nadu

D
Maharashtra

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [The Kochi International Container Trans-shipment Terminal is locally known as the Vallarpadam Terminal is located in the Kochin port, Kerala. It is claimed to be the first trans-shipment port of India. Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has recently reviewed the development activities at the Terminal. A terminal at the port, which handles containers, stores them and transfers them to other ships for further movement, is called as Trans-shipment Hub. ]

142. Which Indian institution developed the World’s Most Affordable COVID-19 Diagnostic Kit ‘Corosure’?

A
AIIMS

B
IIT Delhi

C
IISc

D
IIT Madras

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Correct Answer : B [IIT Delhi]

Explaination : [The Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launched a low-cost Covid-19 test developed by Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT) Delhi. The test kit named ‘Corosure’, has been claimed as the world’s most affordable probe free RT-PCR based Covid-19 diagnostic kit. It uses an alternative method of testing samples and costs approximately Rs 650 per kit. ]

143. Jio Platforms is to partner with which Technology company to develop a new operating system for smartphone in India?

A
Microsoft

B
Google

C
Xiaomi

D
Facebook

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Correct Answer : B [Google]

Explaination : [The CMD of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Mukesh Ambani announced at the annual general meeting, that Jio platforms and Google will jointly develop a new Android-based smartphone system. An entry level affordable smart phone by optimising the Android operating system would be jointly developed by the two giants. Google also announced that it will invest Rs 33,737 crores in Jio for developing 5G technology. ]

144. As per the ‘World Wildlife Crime Report 2020’, which is the world’s most trafficked mammal?

A
Helmeted Hornbill

B
Tiger

C
Pangolin

D
Gaur

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Correct Answer : C [Pangolin]

Explaination : [The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released a report titled the ‘World Wildlife Crime Report 2020’. As per the report, Pangolin is the world’s most trafficked mammal and the number of times the mammal’s scales were seized increased nearly ten times between 2014 and 2018. The report also highlighted that zoonotic diseases account for 75 per cent of all emerging infectious diseases. ]

145. Mile Jedinak, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?

A
Athletics

B
Football

C
Cricket

D
Hockey

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Correct Answer : B [Football]

Explaination : [Former captain of Australian Football team recently announced that he is retiring from all forms of football. He had earlier announced retirement from international football in the year 2018. The 35-year old footballer led the Australian men’s national team, also called as Socceroos, to the 2015 Asian Cup title. ]

146. Which country is to play host to the FIFA World Cup 2022 tournament?

A
France

B
Brazil

C
Qatar

D
Japan

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Correct Answer : C [Qatar]

Explaination : [The FIFA World Cup 2022 football tournament is to played in Qatar, for the first time in the history of FIFA. FIFA has released the new schedule for the World Cup to be played in November and December, 2022. The 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium will be the venue for the inaugural session of the tournament. FIFA will finalise the 30 contestants of the World Cup in April 2022 ]

147. India held a virtual ‘Business Mission on Food Processing’ along with which country?

A
France

B
Italy

C
Germany

D
Japan

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Correct Answer : B [Italy]

Explaination : [Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurated the virtual Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing’. The two-day event comprises of digital conferences, trade fair and B2B (Business to Business) meetings, which are being attended by 23 Italian companies. This Digital Sectorial business Mission is expected to promote the bilateral trade between India and Italy. ]

148. What is the name of the online clinical programme launched by the AIIMS, Health Ministry and NITI Aayog?

A
National Clinical Grand Rounds

B
Clinical Learning Forum

C
Covid Management Programme

D
National Clinical Interaction

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Correct Answer : A [National Clinical Grand Rounds]

Explaination : [The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi in collaboration with Union Health Ministry and NITI Aayog launched a national programme called ‘National Clinical Grand Rounds’. Recently, the AIIMS held the first interactive session of National Clinical Grand Rounds led by AIIMS Director, Dr. Randeep Guleria. The session aimed to facilitate discussion on issues related to COVID-19 and was attended by Doctors from hospitals located across the country and abroad. ]

149. Which is the first domestic air-carrier of India, to operate to the United States?

A
IndiGo

B
SpiceJet

C
Vistara

D
GoAir

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Correct Answer : B [SpiceJet]

Explaination : [Gurugram-based Indian air carrier SpiceJet has been designated as Indian scheduled carrier to operate between India and the United States. SpiceJet is the first air-carrier to operate to the US after Air India. This approval has been given in terms of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America. It has also been selected to operate to the United Kingdom. ]

150. National Intelligence Grid “NATGRID” is an attached office under which Union Ministry?

A
Ministry of Finance

B
Ministry of Home Affairs

C
Ministry of External Affairs

D
Ministry of Defence

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Correct Answer : B [Ministry of Home Affairs]

Explaination : [National Intelligence Grid “NATGRID” is an attached office under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. It aims to allow investigation and law enforcement agencies to access real-time information. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is to partner with the NATGRID to share the financial details of any entity with 10 agencies including the CBI, Enforcement Directorate and the NIA. This information-sharing mechanism is done under the NATGRID platform. ]

151. India is set to hand-over 10 broad-gauge diesel locomotives to which country?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Bangladesh

C
Myanmar

D
Laos

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Correct Answer : B [Bangladesh]

Explaination : [As per the recent statement from the Indian Railways, they will hand over as many as 10 broad-gauge diesel locomotives to Bangladesh. Bangladesh had earlier sent a proposal to India in for procurement, as 72% of its present locomotives are at the verge of crossing their economic life. The country will deploy them for both intra-country and inter-country rail transport. ]

152. India has extended USD 400 million currency swap facility to which country?

A
Bangladesh

B
Sri Lanka

C
Thailand

D
Philippines

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Correct Answer : B [Sri Lanka]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India has signed necessary documents for extending USD 400 million currency swap facility to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka had earlier requested for a currency swap facility under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework. This swap arrangement will remain available till November 2022 and is expected to assist Sri Lank to address the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. ]

153. India is set to renew the ‘Agreement on Scientific cooperation’ for the next five years with which global association?

A
ASEAN

B
BIMSTEC

C
European Union

D
G-20

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Correct Answer : C [European Union]

Explaination : [India and the European Union are set to renew the Agreement on Scientific cooperation for the next five years, 2020-2025. This was announced at the virtual 15th India-EU Summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen led the EU. The mentioned Agreement was initially signed in 2001 and has been renewed two times in 2007 and 2015. ]

154. Which Asian country has banned all wildlife imports amidst Coronavirus spread?

A
China

B
Vietnam

C
Philippines

D
Malaysia

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Correct Answer : B [Vietnam]

Explaination : [The Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently signed an order that bans all imports of wildlife either dead or alive including eggs and larvae. The order also includes tougher penalties for crimes involving the trade in wildlife. Amidst the coronavirus spread, this ban has been imposed in Vietnam, which is a popular destination for endangered wildlife products used in medicine or cuisine. ]

155. Which country has successfully launched its first military communications satellite named ‘ANASIS-II’?

A
Indonesia

B
South Korea

C
Thailand

D
Singapore

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Correct Answer : B [South Korea]

Explaination : [South Korea has successfully launched its first military communications satellite named ‘ANASIS-II’, becoming the 10th country in the world to own a military-only communications satellite. Elon Musk owned private space agency Space X has launched the satellite into space from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in the US. The satellite was built by Airbus Space and Defence and was carried by Falcon-9 rocket of SpaceX.]

156. When is National Broadcasting Day celebrated in India?

A
July 23

B
July 24

C
July 25

D
July 26

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Correct Answer : A [July 23]

Explaination : [National Broadcasting Day is celebrated in India on July 23 every year. On the same day in the year 1927, the first ever radio broadcast in the country was carried out from the Bombay Station. The first broadcast was done by a private organisation called the Indian Broadcasting Company. At present, Prasar Bharati is the National public service broadcasting agency. It comprises of Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio.]

157. Which company has been approved to acquire the Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd?

A
Adani Ports SEZL

B
Containr Corporation of India

C
AllCargo Logistics

D
Transport Corporation of India

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Correct Answer : A [Adani Ports SEZL]

Explaination : [The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved acquisition of Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. Along with the equity shareholding, the management control of the total share capital of Krishnapatnam Port company will be acquired, as per the statement of CCI. Krishnapatnam Port Company is the developer and operator of the deep-water port at Krishnapatnam.]

158. Indian Railways is constructing world’s first electrified tunnel to run double-stack containers in which state/UT?

A
Punjab

B
Rajasthan

C
Haryana

D
Gujarat

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Correct Answer : C [Haryana]

Explaination : [The world’s first electrified rail tunnel fit to run double-stack containers is being constructed by the Indian Railways in Haryana. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) has recently conducted a tunnel-breaking ceremony on completion of caving work for the tunnel of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) through Aravalli mountain range. One among the biggest railway tunnels, it connects Rewari and Dadri and itwill be completed within a year. ]

159. When is ‘Global Tiger Day’ celebrated across the world every year?

A
July 27

B
July 29

C
July 31

D
August 1

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Correct Answer : B [July 29]

Explaination : [During the Saint Petersburg declaration on tiger conservation that was signed by Tiger range countries in 2010, it was decided to celebrate 29th July as Global Tiger Day across the world. The countries had pledged to double the tiger population by the year 2022. Global Tiger Day aims to create awareness on tiger conservation. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has released the All India Tiger Estimation Report-2018 and said that India has nearly 70 per cent of the global tiger population.]

160. State Bank of India (SBI) has provided USD 16.20 million for local businesses in which country?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Maldives

C
Mauritius

D
Myanmar

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Correct Answer : B [Maldives]

Explaination : [State Bank of India (SBI) has provided a liquidity support of USD 16.20 million for local businesses in Maldives. SBI has also deferred loan repayment for over 200 retail accounts. On the occasion of Independence Day of the Maldives on July 26, SBI’s Covid relief measures have been announced. India had earlier made an assistance of USD 400 million to Maldives through extended currency swap arrangement. ]