1. Which Power producer is the first to complete all wind power projects awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)?
[A] Sembcorp Energy India
[B] Tata Power
[C] JSW Energy
[D] Adani Power
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Correct Answer: A [Sembcorp Energy India]
Notes:
Sembcorp Energy India Limited (SEIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries, announced the completion of its latest 800MW wind power projects.
It has become the first independent power producer to commission the projects awarded in the wind auctions conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). Union Power Minister R K Singh has dedicated Sembcorp’s SECI 1, 2 and 3 wind projects to the nation.
2. Which is the first Armed Police Force to partner with Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to procure products for its personnel?
[A] Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
[B] Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
[C] Border Security Force (BSF)
[D] Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
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Correct Answer: A [Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)]
Notes:
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) signed a deal with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to procure products for its personnel.
ITBP became the first Central Armed Police Force to sign such an agreement with KVIC to procure a rande of khadi goods for around 10 lakh personnel. Earlier, the Home Ministry announced that CAPF canteens will only sell local-made products.
3. ‘Samarth’ is an initiative of which E-Commerce company, to help artisans enter digital marketplace?
[A] Amazon
[B] Flipkart
[C] Snapdeal
[D] Shopclues
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Correct Answer: B [Flipkart]
Notes:
‘Samarth’ is an initiative of E-Commerce major Flipkart, to help artisans of India that was launched last year.
Under the programme, Walmart-owned Flipkart had partnered with five non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to help local artisans in using the online marketplace to sell their products. Flipkart recently announced that under ‘Samarth’, it has supported 6 lakh artisans to reach around 200 million customers.
4. Amar Singh, who passed away recently, was related to which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Politics
[C] Literature
[D] Arts
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Correct Answer: B [Politics]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh has recently passed away at the age of 64. He was undergoing treatment in hospital for the past few months.
Several political leaders condoled the death of Amar Singh. He was a businessman turned Politician who had acquaintances in all major parties. He was active in his social media account even during last week.
5. Ciro Immobile, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Football
[C] Hockey
[D] Basket Ball
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Correct Answer: B [Football]
Notes:
Ciro Immobile is an Italian professional footballer who plays for the football club Lazio and the national team of Italy.
Ciro Immobile was seen in news, as he has won the domestic Golden Boot and the European Golden Shoe award. In a recent match, he matched Gonzalo Higuain’s record of 36 goals in a single season. The striker had a record 14 penalties out of the total goals.
6. Which Indian city featured in the ‘Top 20 Most Surveilled Cities’ survey conducted by Comparitech?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Hyderabad has been ranked 16th among the ‘Top 20 Most Surveilled Cities globally’, according to a report published by Comparitech.
In the survey conducted by the UK-based firm, Hyderabad topped the country with its 3 lakh CCTV cameras to organise surveillance operations in a city of over 1 crore. The Taiyum city of China was ranked at the top spot with 4.65 lakh CCTV cameras.
7. What is the proposed target of Defence and Aerospace exports by the year 2025, as per the Draft DPEPP 2020?
[A] USD 1 billion
[B] USD 2 billion
[C] USD 3 billion
[D] USD 5 billion
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Correct Answer: D [USD 5 billion]
Notes:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled the draft ‘Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) 2020’ for public feedback.
As per the policy, the aim is to achieve Defence and Aerospace exports of USD 5 billion by the year 2025. It also seeks to increase the manufacturing turnover in Defence sector to $25 bn or ₹1,75,000 crore.
8. Over 44 lakh tonnes of food grains were taken by the States and UTs under which scheme?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Annadata Yojana-2
[B] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-2
[C] PM Cares Yojana
[D] PM KISAN Maan Dhan Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-2]
Notes:
As per a recent statement by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry, over 44 lakh tonnes food grains were lifted by States and Union Territories till date.
The food grains were taken under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-2. Under the scheme, around 201 lakh tonnes food grains will be distributed among 81 crore beneficiaries. The scheme has been implemented from July 1 will be implemented till November 2020.
9. The ‘COVID19BWM’ mobile app that was seen in news recently, has been developed by which organisation?
[A] Central Pollution Control Board
[B] National Green Tribunal
[C] National Institute of Virology
[D] Bureau of Indian Standards
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Correct Answer: A [Central Pollution Control Board]
Notes:
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has recently developed a mobile application named ‘COVID19BWM’.
Municipal corporations and state pollution boards are directed to upload data regarding collection and disposal of Covid-19 biomedical waste from residences and quarantine centres, in the app. This was also mandated by the Supreme Court.
10. What is the enhanced limit for loan against Gold, after the recent direction of the Reserve Bank of India?
[A] 100 per cent
[B] 90 per cent
[C] 75 percent
[D] 50 per cent
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Correct Answer: B [90 per cent]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the amount of loan that banks can provide against the pledge of gold ornaments and jewellery.
As per the guidelines, banks can give 90 per cent of the pledged gold as loan for non-agricultural purposes. Earlier, the loan to value (LTV) limit was 75 per cent. This will only be applicable to banks and not to gold loan companies and will be valid till March 2021.