1. Which financial institution has launched the ‘MSME Saksham’ portal, in association with TransUnion CIBIL?
[A] SIDBI
[B] RBI
[C] NABARD
[D] NHB
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Correct Answer: A [SIDBI]
Notes:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched a knowledge portal named ‘MSME Saksham’, in association with TransUnion CIBIL.
The comprehensive financial education and knowledge platform will provide financial awareness to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and assist them in getting quick access to formal and affordable credit facilities.
2. 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.
3. Which England cricketer has been made the member of House of Lords of the British Parliament?
[A] Ian Botham
[B] Viv Richards
[C] Bob Willis
[D] David Bower
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Correct Answer: A [Ian Botham]
Notes:
Veteran England all-rounder Ian Botham has been made a member of the House of Lords of the British Parliament.
The 64-year-old former England captain is the first cricketer to be awarded this honour since 2011. He is among the 36 new members announced by the Government. He was knighted in the year 2007 for his services in cricket and in the field of charity.
4. The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has launched a dedicated Door Darshan channel for which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Manipur
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar has virtually launched ‘DD Assam’ channel, jointly with the Chief Minister of Assam.
The 24×7 channel will showcase the rich history of the state with programs like music programmes, travelogues, reality shows and feature films focussing on folk culture and tribal life. Door Darshan has already been running channels in several north eastern states.
5. Thenzawl Golf Resort, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Sikkim
[C] Manipur
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Mizoram]
Notes:
The Thenzawl Golf Resort project has been virtually inaugurated in the state of Mizoram, by the Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (IC) Prahlad Singh Patel.
The project has been launched under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme’s Integrated Development of New Eco Tourism. With a toral site area of 105 acres and a play area of 75 acres, it has been designed by the top-ranked Canada based architectural firm, the Graham Cooke and Associates.
6. 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.
7. The first anniversary of the creation of which Union Territory/ies was observed on August 5?
[A] Dadra & Nagar Haveli
[B] Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh]
Notes:
On August 5 2019, the special status of Article 370 and 35-A of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated and it was bifurcated into two Union Territories.
The first anniversary of the event was observed on the same day this year. During the past year, several initiatives carried out in the UTs include National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), Extension of all allowances of Central Government employees, J&K Socially and Educationally Backward Classes Commission.
8. Which Indian state has launched a scheme called ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The state government of Chhattisgarh has implemented a scheme called ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’, under which cow dung is being procured from cattle farmers at Rs 2 per kg.
It is a first of its kind scheme, which produces vermicompost from the dung so procured. It is then sold with the help of cooperative societies. The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel will inaugurate the process of payment to the bank accounts of beneficiaries under the scheme.
9. Who chairs RBI’s Expert Committee on Debt Resolution?
[A] K V Kamath
[B] Usha Thorat
[C] Urjit Patel
[D] N K Singh
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Correct Answer: A [K V Kamath]
Notes:
RBI formed the Expert Committee on Debt Resolution in August 2020 with K V Kamath as chairperson. The committee set financial parameters for restructuring stressed loans, recommending sector-specific benchmarks under RBI’s Prudential Framework on Resolution of Stressed Assets for banks.
10. Which Indian state/UT has launched its own Electric Vehicle Policy?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Karnataka
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level.
The Government will also introduce financial incentives for people to buy e-vehicles in the range of Rs 30000 for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws and Rs 150,000 for cars. The policy also offers subsidies and waive road tax and registration fee for electric vehicles.