1. Which Union Minister released e-book on Standard Treatment Guidelines for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Behavioural Addictions?
[A] Dr Harsh Vardhan
[B] Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
[C] Jitendra Singh
[D] Amit Shah
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Correct Answer: A [Dr Harsh Vardhan]
Notes:
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has released e-book on Standard Treatment Guidelines for the Management of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Behavioural Addictions.
The Minister cautioned that the World Drug Report 2020 suggests that COVID-19 will induce disorders in the country. The substance use is associated with non-communicable disorders like cardiovascular, cancer and mental health. He also highlighted that smoking increases the risk for Covid-19.
2. Which two cities are additionally selected by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs to be made as smart cities?
[A] Leh and Kargil
[B] Ludhiana and Amritsar
[C] Jaipur and Jodhpur
[D] Gangtok and Namchi
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Correct Answer: A [Leh and Kargil]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs has formed a five-member central team under Smart Cities Director Rahul Kapoor.
The panel will formulate project reports for both the cities, to improve infrastructure and employment opportunities in Ladakh. These cities have been selected in addition to the 100 smart cities in different states. This idea was initially proposed by the Home Affairs Ministry.
3. Which country has passed a bill to promote the legacies of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Australia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The US House of Representatives has recently passed a legislation to promote the legacies of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr.
The bill seeks to set up an educational forum and an exchange programme for Indian and American students to study about the two great leaders. It also seeks to develop a professional development training initiative based on the principles of non-violence.
4. ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar’ is awarded by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Corporate affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs presents the ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar’ award.
The award recognises individuals as well as institutions for their contributions in the field of disaster management. The Government of India has recently invited the nominations for the award, which is presented on the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, on January 23.
5. What is the modified deadline for filing income tax returns, as announced by the Union Government after July 31?
[A] August 31
[B] September 30
[C] October 31
[D] December 31
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Correct Answer: B [September 30]
Notes:
The Union Government has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for 2018-19 fiscal by two months till September 30.
The reason for the extension is constraints due to the Covid-19 induced lockdown. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended the deadline for the third time to September 30. Earlier it was postponed from March 31 to June 30 and then to July 31.
6. Sonam Tshering Lepcha, who has passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Space
[B] Music
[C] Politics
[D] Business
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Correct Answer: B [Music]
Notes:
Veteran Folk musician Sonam Tshering Lepcha has recently passed away at Kalimpong, West Bengal at the age of 92.
He travelled to various parts of Sikkim and compiled several Indian folk and traditional Lepcha songs. He was also known for his efforts to popularise and represent Lepcha culture. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Government.
7. Which global firm became the world’s most valuable publicly listed company, after surpassing Saudi Aramco?
[A] Apple
[B] Amazon
[C] Reliance
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: A [Apple]
Notes:
Apple surpassed multinational petroleum company Saudi Aramco to become the world’s most valuable publicly listed company.
The market capitalisation of the technology company surged to USD 1.82 trillion, as per the regulatory filing of the company. Whereas, the market capitalisation of Aramco stood at USD 1.760 trillion.
8. India observed the 100th death anniversary of which freedom fighter, on August 1?
[A] Lala Lajpat Rai
[B] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[C] Subash Chandra Bose
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Bal Gangadhar Tilak]
Notes:
The 100th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak is being observed on 1st August, across the country.
Tilak was a prominent extremist leader in the Indian National Congress. Being an integral part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, he proclaimed “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it”. Tilak was born on July 23, 1856 in Maharashtra and passed away on August 1 in the year 1920.
9. Which country successfully operated Arab world’s first nuclear power reactor?
[A] Kuwait
[B] United Arab Emirates
[C] Qatar
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: B [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates has successfully commenced operation of the Arab world’s first commercial nuclear power plant.
The Barakah reactor is located in the oil-rich city of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. With the commission, the UAE joins the group of 30 countries that can generate nuclear energy. It is built and run by a joint venture with Korea Electric Power Corporation.
10. How many States/UTs implement the ‘One Nation One Ration Card scheme’, as on August 4, 2020?
[A] 15
[B] 20
[C] 24
[D] 29
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Correct Answer: C [24]
Notes:
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has integrated four additional states Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand to the One Nation One Ration Card scheme.
With this, the scheme has been enabled in a total of 24 States/UTs across the country. Around 80 percent of the beneficiaries of National Food Security Act (NFSA) have been covered. The Ministry aims to integrate all states/UTs to the scheme by March 2021.