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Current Affairs Nov-2020

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1. What is the name of the mobile application launched by Delhi to bring pollution causing activities to the government’s notice?

A
My Delhi

B
Mera Delhi

C
Green Delhi

D
Hara Delhi

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Correct Answer : C [Green Delhi]

Explaination : [The Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal has launched a mobile application named ‘Green Delhi’. Using the application, the residents of Delhi can bring pollution causing activities to the government’s notice. The application has been designed to identify the location of pollution source and the complaint will be automatically forwarded to the concerned department for time bound action.]

2. What is the name of the report released by “UK India Business Council” (UKIBC)?

A
UK India Report 2020

B
Doing Business in India Report 2020

C
Ease of Doing Business Report 2020

D
Indian International Business Report 2020

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Correct Answer : B [Doing Business in India Report 2020]

Explaination : [The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has released a report named ‘Doing Business in India Report 2020’. The report has been launched by UK Investment Minister Lord Gerry Grimstone. The report has been compiled based on the inputs from 106 UK organisations operating in India in manufacturing, services, and higher education sectors.]

3. As per the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020, what percentage of surveyed children had access to live online classes?

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Correct Answer : A [11]

Explaination : [The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020 was recently released, by conducting a phone survey of 60,000-odd students across rural India. As per the report, only 11 per cent of the surveyed children had access to live online classes. Only one-third of the surveyed children had access to online learning. The report reveals the digital inequality prevalent in the country.]

4. Which Indian state has been adjudged the best governed State in the Public Affairs Index-2020?

A
Andhra Pradesh

B
Kerala

C
Tamil Nadu

D
Telangana

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Correct Answer : B [Kerala]

Explaination : [As per the Public Affairs Index-2020 released by the Public Affairs Centre, Kerala was adjudged the best governed State in the large States category. States were ranked on governance performance based on a composite index in sustainable development. Kerala is followed by Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Uttar Pradesh is ranked at the bottom of the list.]

5. ‘Aarambh’, that was seen in news recently, is associated with which set of beneficiaries?

A
Farmers

B
Civil Services Probationers

C
College Students

D
Underserved Women

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Correct Answer : B [Civil Services Probationers]

Explaination : [An integrated foundation course for the Officer Trainees (OTs) of the Indian Civil Services named ‘AARAMBH’ was launched for the first time in 2019. The Prime Minister has recently interacted with the Officer Trainees (OTs) of the Indian Civil Services at LBSNAA Mussoorie through a Video conference. This is a part of the AARAMBH course.]

6. The Government of India has decided to import which vegetable to control its prices?

A
Onion

B
Garlic

C
Tomato

D
Potato

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Correct Answer : D [Potato]

Explaination : [The Government of India has proposed to import 10 lakh tonnes of potato, out of which 30,000 tonnes would be imported from Bhutan without license. The import is being made in order to control the rise in prices of potato in India. The Centre has also planned to import 25,000 tonnes of onions before Diwali.]

7. Which country has recently conducted a referendum for euthanasia?

A
China

B
Japan

C
Australia

D
New Zealand

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Correct Answer : D [New Zealand]

Explaination : [The people of New Zealand, in a recent referendum have voted to legalise euthanasia. Preliminary results of the referendum showed that 65.2% of voters supported the End of Life Choice Act coming into force as a new law. The proposed law will permit terminally ill people with less than 6 months of life to choose assisted dying, if approved by 2 doctors.]

8. How many more Rafale Aircrafts are scheduled to arrive India on 4th November?

B
Three

C
Four

D
Five

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Correct Answer : B [Three]

Explaination : [Three more Rafale fighter jets are scheduled to arrive on November 4th from France. These aircrafts would be flying non-stop from France to India. With the 3 additional aircrafts, India will have a Rafael fleet of 8 aircrafts. The first batch of five Rafale jets were inducted into the No.17 ‘Golden Arrows’ squadron of the Indian Air Force on September 10th 2020.]

9. Which Ministry has released the draft rules for the Industrial Relations Code, 2020?

A
Ministry of Heavy Industries

B
Ministry of Home Affairs

C
Ministry of Commerce

D
Ministry of Labour and Employment

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Correct Answer : D [Ministry of Labour and Employment]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified draft rules for the Industrial Relations Code, 2020. This is expected to enhance the flexibility to employers to retrench workers. It also mandates that Labour Unions should give a prior notice before a strike. The Government has aimed to implement the labour codes from April 1, 2021.]

10. .Shane Watson, who announced retirement from all forms of Cricket, belongs to which country?

A
England

B
Australia

C
New Zealand

D
South Africa

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Correct Answer : B [Australia]

Explaination : [Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has recently announced retirement from all forms of Cricket. The 39-year-old had already retired from international cricket in 2015. He announced this after the Chennai Super Kings’ final IPL match. He has played 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T20s at the international level.]

11. Rutuja Bhosale, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which sports?

A
Chess

B
Tennis

C
Badminton

D
Hockey

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Correct Answer : B [Tennis]

Explaination : [Indian Tennis player Rutuja Bhosale won a singles title in the final of the $15,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. In the final, she won Anna Siskova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5. The 24-year-old sportsperson is a former Asian junior champion and National women’s champion. She played a significant role to help India qualify for the Fed Cup World Group playoff in Dubai.]

12. Who are the beneficiaries of ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) scheme, which was seen in news recently?

A
Teachers

B
Armed Forces Veterans

C
Bureaucrats

D
Sportspersons

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Correct Answer : B [Armed Forces Veterans]

Explaination : [The One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme was launched to provide uniform pensions for Armed Forces Veterans, who are retiring in the same rank with the same length of service. The Prime Minister has recently highlighted that the One Rank One Pension scheme has completed five years since its implementation. The pension is provided irrespective of the time they retire.]

13. Which educational institution has proposed to set up a Centre of Excellence for the Indian Knowledge System?

A
IIT Delhi

B
IIT Mumbai

C
IIT Kharagpur

D
IIM Bangalore

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Correct Answer : C [IIT Kharagpur]

Explaination : [The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has proposed to set up a Centre of Excellence for the Indian Knowledge System. This information has been furnished by the Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank. This was announced at the inaugural session of an international webinar titled ‘Bharata Tirtha’ organised by IIT Kharagpur.]

14. What type of transportation would be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India between Hazira and Ghogha in Gujarat?

A
Sea Plane service

B
Dedicated Freight Rail

C
Ro-Pax ferry service

D
8 Lane Express Way

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Correct Answer : C [Ro-Pax ferry service]

Explaination : [A Ro-Pax ferry service between Hazira and Ghogha in Gujarat is going to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India. The Ro-Pax Ferry Vessel named ‘Voyage Symphony’ would connect Hazira and Ghogha. It can carry 30 trucks on the main deck, 100 passenger cars on the upper deck and 500 passengers plus 34 crew on the passenger deck.]

15. India has signed as many as 15 agreements with which country, after the virtual bilateral summit?

A
United Kingdom

B
Italy

C
France

D
Russia

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Correct Answer : B [Italy]

Explaination : [India and Italy have signed 15 agreements in various sectors during the virtual Bilateral Prime Minister’s meet that held on November 7, 2020. The agreements are expected to provide for cooperation in a wide range of sectors like energy, green energy, shipbuilding, media etc. and to review the bilateral relationship.]

16. A life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda is to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister in which state/UT?

A
West Bengal

B
Uttar Pradesh

C
New Delhi

D
Meghalaya

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Correct Answer : C [New Delhi]

Explaination : [Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is set to unveil a life size statue of Swami Vivekananda. The statue is being unveiled at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus at New Delhi on November 12th. The statue would be unveiled by the Prime Minister in a virtual mode. The statue has been installed in JNU campus with the support of the JNU alumni.]

17. Which company would be organising a virtual event named ‘One More Thing’?

B
Dell

C
Microsoft

D
Apple

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Correct Answer : D [Apple]

Explaination : [Leading technology company Apple is would be organizing a virtual event named ‘One More Thing’. It is expected that the company would launch new MacBook models that would work on the in-house processors instead of Intel processors. Apple fans can watch the event live through the Apple Events website or the Apple TV app.]

18. Aung San Suu Kyi led party has clinched second time parliamentary election victory in which country?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Bangladesh

C
Maldives

D
Myanmar

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Correct Answer : D [Myanmar]

Explaination : [The ruling party of Myanmar – the National League for Democracy (NLD) led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has claimed a landslide victory in the second parliamentary election of the country. This is the second election being held in Myanmar after the end of a Military Rule in 2015.]

19. How many coal mines have been auctioned by the Central Government recently?

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Correct Answer : C [19]

Explaination : [The Central Government has opened 19 coal mines for auction, and it witnessed a stiff competition from leading private players. The auction of these 19 mines is expected to generate a revenue of Rs.7000 crore per annum along with creation of more than 69,000 jobs once the mines are operationalised. These 19 mines have a combined peak capacity reaching 51 MT per annum.]

20. Typhoon ‘Vamco’ is expected to hit which country?

A
India

B
Japan

C
United States of America

D
Philippines

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Correct Answer : D [Philippines]

Explaination : [Typhoon Vamco is expected to hit the eastern coasts of Philippines. Hence, the state authorities have ordered thousands of residents in eastern coastal communities to evacuate the area and move to safe shelters. This cyclone is the 21st tropical cyclone of this year in Philippines.]