Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2020
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41. ‘mCOVID19’ is a mobile application launched by which Indian state, to enable the truck drivers to transport essential goods to the state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Mizoram]
Notes:
The state of Mizoram has launched a mobile application named ‘mCOVID19’, which enables easy transportation of essential goods by the truck drivers to the state from other states.
The new application will act as the online license or pass for the truck drivers. The drivers of the interstate-vehicles will be screened at the entry point. On registering with the application, they will be generated a license called mPASS. An sms with information about the goods and place, will be sent along with a mPASS id, which will be stored at the entry point.
42. Along with English Language Day, which language day is celebrated at the United Nations, on April 23, every year?
[A] French Language Day
[B] Chinese Language Day
[C] Spanish Language Day
[D] Russian Language Day
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Correct Answer: C [Spanish Language Day]
Notes:
English Language Day at the United Nations is celebrated annually on 23 April, the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. English is one of the two working languages of the UN, while UN has six official languages.
Along with English language day, Spanish Language Day is also celebrated, to raise awareness about the history, culture and use of Spanish. April 23 is also the death anniversary of the Spanish legend Miguel de Cervantes.
43. Which state/UT has bagged three national awards for outstanding contribution by its Panchayati Raj Institutions in socio-economic development projects?
[A] Telangana
[B] Kerala
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has bagged three national awards for outstanding contribution by its Panchayati Raj Institutions in socio-economic development projects.
While Panchayat Jamola Lower has been awarded “Child-friendly Gram Panchayat Award 2020”, Panchayat Dhangri has been awarded “Nanaji Deshmukh Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar” for improving the socio-economic aspects of the panchayat. Panchayat Zaloora B has been selected as best performer in “Gram Panchayat Development Plans” awards.
44. As per the recent announcement from the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, what is the objective of the Rs 1 trillion fund, proposed to be set up by the Government?
[A] Developing Health infrastructure
[B] Repaying outstanding debts of MSMEs
[C] Bail-out package to MSMEs
[D]
Insurance package to MSMEs
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Correct Answer: B [Repaying outstanding debts of MSMEs]
Notes:
As per the recent announcement of the Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari, he has devised a scheme to set up a Rs 1 trillion fund, which is to be launched by the Government after the approval of Cabinet.
This fund will be utilised for repaying outstanding payments to MSMEs owed by the PSUs, central and state governments and major industries. This is also expected to increase liquidity in the market. As per his statement, the Ministry is also working on fast-tracking GST refunds to help MSMEs.
45. Which mutual fund house announced that it has shut down six of its schemes owing to market disruptions amid Covid-19?
[A] Nippon India Mutual Fund
[B] Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
[C] Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
[D] Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
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Correct Answer: D [Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund]
Notes:
One of the largest Asset Management companies in India, the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has recently announced to have shut down six of its funds owing to market disruptions amid Covid-19.
The Association of National Exchange Members of India (ANMI) sought the intervention of the SEBI and Finance Ministry to protect investor capital in six mutual fund schemes. These funds collectively managed a corpus of over ₹25,000 crore.
46. Which state has launched a scheme to provide loans to the women Self Help Groups (SHGs) of the state at zero per cent interest?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy recently launched a scheme in Amaravati, which seeks to provide loans to the women Self Help Groups (SHGs) of the state, at zero percent interest.
The Chief Minister released about ₹1,400 crore for the scheme, which is expected to benefit nearly 8.78 lakh SHGs. The interest component of ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 will be borne by the state government. At present, the SHGs borrow from banks at interest rate of 7 to 13 per cent.
47. What is the name of the major observatory of NASA, which recently celebrated its 30th birthday?
[A] The Hubble Space Telescope
[B] The Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
[C] The Chandra X-ray Observatory
[D] The Spitzer Space Telescope.
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Correct Answer: A [The Hubble Space Telescope]
Notes:
On April 24, 1990 NASA had launched Hubble Space Telescope, which is one of the longest-living observatories of the space agency.
Hubble is the first major optical telescope to be placed in space. NASA runs the observatory in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA). The agency also announced that they will continue to operate Hubble as long it remains productive.
48. Rohtang pass, which was seen in news recently is located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Ladakh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Rohtang pass, is located at an altitude of 13,500 ft on the eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas. The pass which is strategically located to link Kullu valley with the Lahaul and Spiti valleys in Himachal Pradesh, has been opened to the general public by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The BRO completed the snow-clearance process and opened the pass ahead of the target time. This will enable better transportation of essential supplies and relief materials to the remote areas.
49. Which industry has recorded the highest exports during the period April 2020 -January 2021, in India?
[A] Chemical industry
[B] Pharmaceutical industry
[C] Automobile industry
[D] Textile industry
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Correct Answer: A [Chemical industry]
Notes:
The chemical exports of India increased by 7.43 per cent to 2.68 lakh crore rupees during April-January period of the last fiscal.
The chemical industry became the top exporting sector of the country for the first time. The export of chemicals in the said period constitutes 14.35 per cent of the total exports. This was announced by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
50. ‘In the face of a pandemic: Ensuring Safety and Health at Work’ is a report released by which global organisation?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] International Labour Organisation
[C] World Bank
[D] United Nations
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Correct Answer: B [International Labour Organisation]
Notes:
International Labour Organisation (ILO) has recently released a report titled ‘In the face of a pandemic: Ensuring Safety and Health at Work’. The report has been released on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28.
The report highlights the occupational safety and health (OSH) risks which are arising due to the spread of COVID-19. It also asked the governments to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the work-places across the world.
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