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Current Affairs Sep-2020

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1. India co-sponsored a Security Council resolution tabled by which country, that seeks women’s participation in peacekeeping missions?

A
Sri Lanka

B
Bangladesh

C
Indonesia

D
Afghanistan

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Correct Answer : C [Indonesia]

Explaination : [India has recently co-sponsored a Security Council resolution tabled by Indonesia in the United Nations, that seeks women’s participation in peacekeeping missions. Indonesia is currently a non-permanent member in UN Security Council. India’s Permanent Mission at the United Nations supported the resolution, that was passed by a consensus in the Security Council. ]

2. Which country has extended Rs 3500 crores to India for its response to Covid-19 pandemic?

B
Japan

C
Germany

D
Russia

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Correct Answer : B [Japan]

Explaination : [Japan has extended an emergency loan support of 50 billion Japanese Yen (Rs 3500 crore) to India for its response to Covid-19 pandemic. This financial support will be in the form of a 15-year loan at 0.01% rate of interest. The loan will support the health and medical policy of Indian Government and would be used to develop hospitals equipped with ICUs, infection prevention and management facilities.]

3. Which power generation company has been ranked at the first position in the list made by Mercom Capital?

A
Tata Power

B
Adani Power

C
Reliance Power

D
NTPC

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Correct Answer : B [Adani Power]

Explaination : [The recently released ranking of global solar companies by Mercom Capital, India’s leading business conglomerate Adani Group has been named as the top global solar power generation company in terms of operating solar projects. As per the ranking report, Adani is roughly 70 % larger than the next largest global solar power generation company.]

4. Metro train services are to be operated across the country, except in which state/UT?

A
Maharashtra

B
Tamil Nadu

C
Kerala

D
West Bengal

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Correct Answer : A [Maharashtra]

Explaination : [The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs has released a set of guidelines for the restarting Metro services under the Unlock 4 measures. Metro trains will resume services in a phased manner across the country from September 7, except in Maharashtra. The state will decide on when to restart the services. As per the guidelines, the stations coming under containment zones will remain closed.]

5. The Supreme Court refused to stay the order against the which State’s decision for Compulsory English Medium in schools?

A
Tamil Nadu

B
Kerala

C
Andhra Pradesh

D
Karnataka

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Correct Answer : C [Andhra Pradesh]

Explaination : [The Supreme Court refused to stay the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order against the state government’s decision to make English the medium of education in the state’s government school. Earlier, the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh Government announced that English will only be the medium for government school students from Classes 1 to 6, from 2020-21 academic year. The top court quoted Section 29(2)(f) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act.]

6. Which state has approved its new Information Technology Policy for 2020-25?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
Maharashtra

C
Karnataka

D
Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer : C [Karnataka]

Explaination : [The state Government of Karnataka has approved a new Information Technology (IT) policy 2020-25. The new policy is expected to help the state in retaining and leveraging its position in Information Technology segment. Through the policy, the state aims to achieve 1 trillion-dollar digital economy and create 6 million job opportunities.]

7. Railway Ministry has proposed to amend which legislation pertaining to begging in railway properties?

A
Railways Act

B
Prevention of Begging Act

C
Indian Penal Code

D
Transport Act

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Correct Answer : A [Railways Act]

Explaination : [The Railway Ministry has proposed to amend Sec 144 of Railways Act 1989. As per the present provision in the act, begging in Railway property is an offence and makes it liable for imprisonment or a fine of Rs.2000/-. The section is proposed to be changed by stating that begging will not be allowed in properties of Railways including Trains and Railway premises.]

8. Which state has re launched a self-employment scheme named ‘SVAYEM’?

A
Odisha

B
Bihar

C
Assam

D
Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer : C [Assam]

Explaination : [The Government of Assam has re-launched an old scheme named “SVAYEM” which aims to provide self-employment to 2 lakh youth in the state. SVAYEM stands for Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment. The scheme would provide Rs.50,000 as seed capital to selected youth, to commence their business. The total outlay of the scheme is Rs.1000 crore.]

9. The annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum is to be held in which country, in the month of October?

A
Philippines

B
Vietnam

C
India

D
Sri Lanka

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Correct Answer : B [Vietnam]

Explaination : [The third annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum is to be held in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam on October 28 and 29, 2020. The United States Government will sponsor the forum, in collaboration with the Government of Vietnam, the US-ASEAN Business Council and others trade associations. The main focus will be on Infrastructure, Digital economy, Market connectivity, health and economic recovery. ]

10. Researchers of which organization have developed Diagnostic therapy drug candidate for lung cancer?

A
AIIMS

B
IIT Delhi

C
JNCASR

D
ICMR

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Correct Answer : C [JNCASR]

Explaination : [Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed a theragnostic (diagnostic therapy) drug candidate for lung cancer. JNCASR is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India. Lung cancer is one of the most common cause of cancer related death and is tough to detect at early stages thereby making it difficult to treat.]

11. India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of Vitamin C from which country?

A
Japan

B
United States

C
China

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Correct Answer : C [China]

Explaination : [India has recently initiated an anti-dumping investigation on imports of Vitamin C from China, as per the recent statement from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). Earlier, Bajaj Healthcare filed a complaint to DGTR that dumping is leading to a decline in its market share, profits and causing damage to the domestic industry. Vitamin-C is mainly used by the pharmaceutical companies.]

12. Which Technology company is set to acquire US-based product design firm, Kaleidoscope Innovation?

A
Infosys

B
Amazon

C
Accenture

D
Tata Consultancy Services

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Correct Answer : A [Infosys]

Explaination : [Leading Information Technology company Infosys has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based product design and development firm Kaleidoscope Innovation. The deal has been finalised at USD 42 million and the acquisition is to ne completed in the second quarter. This deal is expected to strengthen the presence of Infosys in the US markets in the field of medical devices and consumer markets.]

13. Which regulating entity has released revised Priority Sector Lending guidelines recently?

A
Ministry of Finance

B
SIDBI

D
NABARD

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Correct Answer : C [RBI]

Explaination : [The Reserve Bank of India has released revised guidelines for Priority sector lending (PSL). This has been done to achieve better credit penetration in the country. The new guidelines have mechanism to enhance flow of credit to credit deficient areas. Also, under the new prevision bank finance to start-ups up to Rs.50 crore can be considered as Priority Sector Advance.]

14. Which state has re launched a self-employment scheme named ‘SVAYEM’?

A
Odisha

B
Bihar

C
Assam

D
Madhya Pradesh

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15. Which organization has released ‘Young Child Outcome Index’?

B
UNICEF

C
Mobile Creches

D
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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Correct Answer : C [Mobile Creches]

Explaination : [Kerala, Goa, Tripura and Tamil Nadu are the top performers in child health development as per the ranking named “Young Child Outcome Index – YCOI”. The ranking has been prepared by “Mobile Creches” which is an not-for-profit organisation working for the development of underprivileged children across India. The report has been released by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu]

16. 10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ is an Anti-Dengue campaign organised in which Indian state/UT?

A
Uttar Pradesh

B
New Delhi

C
Bihar

D
Jharkhand

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Correct Answer : B [New Delhi]

Explaination : [Around two crore people in Delhi are to collaborate to participate in the ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ Anti-Dengue campaign. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the 10-week campaign that aims to create awareness on vector-borne diseases. It urges the people to inspect their houses for any signs of stagnant clean water and to drain it. Last year, Delhi launched a similar campaign.]

17. Which organization has stated that rainfall received in August 2020 in India is highest since 1926?

A
ISRO

C
NASA

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Correct Answer : B [IMD]

Explaination : [As per a statement by Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the rainfall received by the country in August 2020 is the highest since 1926. August 1926 recorded a rainfall of 34.8 cm exceeding normal by 33%, whereas August 2020 recorded 32.7 cm rainfall exceeding normal by 27%. Also, IMD has stated that in June’20 to 6th September’20, India had registered 7% more rainfall than what is normal for this period.]

18. Which neighbouring country of India has proposed to ban Cow-slaughter?

A
Bangladesh

B
Nepal

C
Sri Lanka

D
China

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Correct Answer : C [Sri Lanka]

Explaination : [As per the recent media reports, the ruling party of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has approved a proposal to ban cow slaughter. In the country, about 99% people are meat-eaters. Whereas, the majority Hindus and Buddhists do not eat beef. Mahinda Rajapaksa-led SLPP party won a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections last month.]

19. Silver Lake is to invest around Rs 7500 crore in which India retail Giant?

A
D-Mart

B
Reliance Retail

C
Future Retail

D
Shoppers Stop

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Correct Answer : B [Reliance Retail]

Explaination : [American private equity firm Silver Lake is to invest around Rs 7500 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL). Through this, Silver Lake will acquire 1.75% equity stake in Reliance Retail. Earlier, the US-based firm announced a USD 1.35 billion investment in Jio Platforms and this is the second billion-dollar investment by Silver Lake in the subsidiary of Reliance Industries.]

20. SEBI has approved which organisation to undertake e-KYC Aadhaar authentication?

C
NABARD

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Correct Answer : B [NSE]

Explaination : [Markets regulator SEBI has added National Stock Exchange (NSE) to the list of entities that can carry out e-KYC Aadhaar authentication. Earlier in May 2020, SEBI had rolled out a list of 8 entities that permitted to undertake e-KYC (Electronic-Know Your Customer) Aadhaar authentication. SEBI has stated that NSE can undertake Aadhaar authentication service of the UIDAI subject to compliance certain terms and conditions.]