Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2020
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1. CARO 2020, which was in news recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Coronavirus outbreak
[B] Regulations for companies
[C] Automobile conference
[D] Clinical conference
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Correct Answer: B [Regulations for companies]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Corporate affairs recently notified the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2020 (CARO 2020).
As per the notification, all listed companies should mandatorily disclose all whistle-blower complaints to the auditor and the complaints should be mentioned in the audit reports. This mandate would be applicable to all audits from the financial year starting from April 2019.
2. Which association recently collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to launch artificial intelligence (AI) based module for Indian school students?
[A] NASSCOM
[B] FICCI
[C] CII
[D] T-Hub
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Correct Answer: A [NASSCOM]
Notes:
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) recently collaborated with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) based module for Indian school students.
The AI-Base Module is to be implemented in nearly 5,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and is expected to reach as many as 2.5 million students. The module with activities and videos on AI concepts is to be introduced from 27 February.
3. The Land Records and Services Index (N-LRSI 2020) is released by which organisation?
[A] National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
[B] Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
[C] Quality Council of India (QCI)
[D] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Correct Answer: A [National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)]
Notes:
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) released NCAER Land Records and Services Index (N-LRSI 2020) recently.
As per the index, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu are the five best-performing states. The index assesses the digitisation of land records and their quality in 33 states and Union Territories (UTs).
4. ‘1000 Springs Initiative’, recently launched by the Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda, aims to increase the access to which component?
[A] Water
[B] Roadways
[C] Education
[D] Skill-development
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Correct Answer: A [Water]
Notes:
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda recently launched the ‘1000 Springs Initiative’ at a programme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The initiative aims at improving access to safe and adequate water for the tribal communities. It aims to generate livelihood opportunities for the tribal people and provisions for piped water supply for drinking, irrigation and sanitation initiatives. He also launched a Programme for Capacity Building of Scheduled Tribe Representatives in Local Self Governments.
5. Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station. The station is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] West Bengal
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
Indian Railways recently launched its first ‘Restaurant on Wheels’ at Asansol Railway station, located in the state of West Bengal.
The restaurant, which is to serve both the passengers and general public, is developed by refurbishing two over aged MEMU coaches. This addition in infrastructure is expected to generate non-fare revenue earnings of approximately Rs 50 lakhs in the next five years.
6. Which city hosted the 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference -2020?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Gandhi Nagar
[C] New Delhi
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference -2020 in New Delhi.
The first KVK was established in 1974 at Puducherry under the administrative control of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on a pilot basis. At present there are more than 700 KVKs across the country.
7. Which state recently ordered the prohibition of online supply of food without hygiene rating from food business operators (FBOs)?
[A] Kerala
[B] Odisha
[C] Punjab
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Punjab]
Notes:
The Punjab Food and Drug Administration (PFDA) recently announced that the state has prohibited the online supply of food without hygiene rating from food business operators (FBOs).
The state government has also prohibited the online food supply aggregators (OFSAs) from sourcing the food without rating, from FBOs. It was also announced that the prohibition orders would be effective in the state from April 30, for the period of one year.
8. Which Tennis star recently won the Dubai Tennis Championships, for the first time since 2013?
[A] Rafael Nadal
[B] Roger Federer
[C] Novak Djokovic
[D] Andy Murray
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Correct Answer: C [Novak Djokovic]
Notes:
World number one Novak Djokovic has recently won the Dubai Tennis Championships for the first time since 2013.
In the summit match of the men’s singles, the 32-year-old Serb star defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets and clinched the title. Novak has now won 21 matches consecutively. In 2010-11, he had won 43 matches consecutively.
9. When is the ‘World Wildlife Day 2020’ celebrated across the world?
[A] March 1
[B] March 2
[C] March 3
[D] March 4
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Correct Answer: C [March 3]
Notes:
World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on March 3, across the world. On 20 December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim March 3 as World Wildlife Day. The day is observed to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.
On the same day, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was adopted in 1973. The theme of World Wildlife Day 2020, “Sustaining all life on Earth”.
10. Which Indian Steel Company recently acquired Bhander power plant in Gujarat from Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company?
[A] Tata Steel
[B] JSW Steel
[C] Jindal Steel and Power
[D] ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
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Correct Answer: D [ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India]
Notes:
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced that it has acquired Bhander power plant at Hazira in Gujarat.
The natural gas-based thermal plant was purchased by AM/NS India under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest (SARFAESI) Act.
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