Current Affairs Quiz - March, 2020
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21. The tombs of Taramati and Premamati , which were in news recently, are located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
The Qutb Shahi Tombs were in news recently, as the United States Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster announced the completion of a US-funded restoration project of the tombs of Taramati and Premamati within the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex.
They are 17th century tombs located in Telangana’s capital city of Hyderabad. In February 2019, the Ambassador had partnered with Aga Khan Foundation and announced a $ 103,000 grant through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. In 2014, the tombs received a similar grant for mapping and documenting the place’s structures.
22. As per the “Trends in international arms transfers 2019” report, which country was the largest arms importer during 2015-19?
[A] India
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Russia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Saudi Arabia]
Notes:
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently released its annual “Trends in international arms transfers 2019” report.
As per the report, India retained its rank as the world’s second largest arms importer during 2015-19. The five largest arms importers during the five-year period were Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and China, which was 36% of all arms imports together. Russia remaining the largest supplier of arms.
23. Which Indian public sector bank waived the minimum balance requirement for all savings bank (SB) accounts?
[A] Punjab National Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Canara Bank
[D] Union Bank of India
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Correct Answer: B [State Bank of India]
Notes:
The Largest lender of India, State Bank of India (SBI) recently announced that the penalty charges for non-maintenance of average monthly balance (AMB) for all its savings bank accounts are to be waived.
At present, the customers shall have to maintain average monthly balance of ₹3000, ₹2000 and ₹1000 in metro, semi urban and rural areas respectively. The Bank levies a penalty of ₹5 to ₹15 plus taxes when average monthly balance is not maintained. Now the penalty has been waived for all its 44.51 Crore savings bank account holders. The bank also lowered interest rate on all SB accounts to 3%.
24. The Parliament of which country passed a bill to allow the President to contest in Presidential elections after 2024?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Russia
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
The Federation Council, the Upper House of the Russian parliament approved the presidential bill on amending the national Constitution, after the Lower house passed it.
The bill changes the powers of the parliament and allows President Vladimir Putin to run for the presidency again in 2024, which may extend his rule to two more terms. The bill will be considered after two-thirds of the regional parliaments back it and after the all-Russia vote. The bill also seeks to give additional powers to the President to fire judges in the country’s higher courts and to reject laws passed by Parliament.
25. The Rajya Sabha passed ‘The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020’, which proposes to commercialise the mining of which mineral?
[A] Iron
[B] Coal
[C] Copper
[D] Bauxite
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Correct Answer: B [Coal]
Notes:
The Rajya Sabha passed ‘The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020’, which proposes amendments to the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act 1957 and The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015.
The Lok Sabha had passed this Bill last week and it will come into force after the President’s assent. It seeks to allow companies which do not possess any prior coal mining experience in India to participate in coal auctions. It also seeks to remove the ‘specified end-use criterion’ of the companies.
26. The World Athletics Council imposed a USD 10 million fine on the Athletics Federation of which country, for doping scandals?
[A] China
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
World Athletics Council imposed a USD 10 million on the Athletics Federation of Russia (RusAF) for breaching anti-doping rules.
World Athletics has capped the number of Authorised Neutral Athletes (ANA) allowed to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and other specified senior events at 10. However, the number of authorised neutral athletes that can compete in international events is not restricted.
27. What is the name of the indigenous glucometer, which was developed with the assistance from Indian Council of Medical (ICMR)?
[A] GlucoCheck
[B] GluCheck
[C] SugarCheck
[D] SuCheck
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Correct Answer: D [SuCheck]
Notes:
SuChek is a completely indigenous and affordable glucometer which is suitable for varied climatic conditions. It is validated as per International standards and has been developed with financial assistance from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
An application called ‘mDiabetes’ has been launched for generating awareness about the non-communicable disease, promoting adherence to treatment and instructing healthy habits among the general public.
28. Which is the first Indian airline to partner with a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for setting up warehousing facility?
[A] IndiGo
[B] SpiceJet
[C] Vistara
[D] Jet Airways
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Correct Answer: B [SpiceJet]
Notes:
Gurgaon-based India’s air carrier SpiceJet recently announced its partnership with GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Limited (GHASL) for setting up a warehousing, distribution and trading facility. GAHSL is a fully-owned subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL).
The facility is to be set up in the airport operator’s aerospace and industrial park. This pact is expected to improve the operations of cargo industry in the country.
29. As per the recent data from the government, what is the expenditure under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) during 2017-18 to 2019-20?
[A] Rs. 1.83 lakh crore
[B] Rs. 0.83 lakh crore
[C] Rs. 2.92 lakh crore
[D] Rs. 0.92 lakh crore
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Correct Answer: A [Rs. 1.83 lakh crore]
Notes:
As per the recent data of the Government, Expenditure under MNREGA during 2017-18 to 2019-20 was Rs 1.83 lakh crore.
When compared to 2011-12 to 2013-14 period, the expenditure on MNREGA almost doubled to Rs 1.83 lakh crore from Rs 92,483 in the former period. It was also announced that 526.97 lakh households were provided employment in the current fiscal through the scheme.
30. The Government has declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities by placing them under which act?
[A] The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
[B] The Essential Commodities Act 1955
[C] The Epidemic Act 1897
[D] Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
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Correct Answer: B [The Essential Commodities Act 1955]
Notes:
Union Consumer Affairs Ministry announced that the government has declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities up to June 30, 2020, by amending the schedule of the Essential Commodities Act 1955.
This decision will enable the government and States/Union Territories to regulate the production, quality and distribution of masks and hand sanitizers. Hence these commodities would be made available to all common citizens in affordable prices without hoarding and black-marketing.
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