Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2020
1. Which country has approved a law that gives more power to regulate social media content?
[A] China
[B] North Korea
[C] Turkey
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [Turkey]
Notes:
The Parliament of Turkey approved a new legislation that gives its authorities more power to regulate social media content.
As per the law, major social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter will have to keep representative offices and also would store user data in Turkey. The government said this law will combat cyber-crime and protect users and Authorities can remove cyber bullying posts.
2. Which country chaired the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Union Environment Minister of India Prakash Javadekar attended the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting.
The meeting was attended by the Environment Ministers of the five BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa through video conference. It was chaired by the current BRICS President Russia. India will assume the BRICS Presidency in 2021.
3. What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Directorate of Cashew Research (DCR)?
[A] Cashew Care
[B] Cashew India
[C] Cashew Credit
[D] Quality Cashew
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Correct Answer: B [Cashew India]
Notes:
The Directorate of Cashew Research (DCR) located in the state of Karnataka has developed the ‘Cashew India’ application for farmers of cashew in India.
The app gives information on cashew grafts, cultivation, post-harvest processing, and market information to stakeholders such as farmers, researchers and processors. The app is available in 11 languages and funded by the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture.
4. Which international bloc has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyber attacks on organisations of Russia, China and North Korea?
[A] G-20
[B] G-7
[C] European Union
[D] ASEAN
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Correct Answer: C [European Union]
Notes:
The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyber attacks, on alleged agents, spies and firms of Russia, China and North Korea.
Six people and three groups which have been hit with sanctions also include the GRU military intelligence agency of Russia. The agency was earlier blamed by the European Union for the 2017 WannaCry ransomware and NotPetya malware attacks and a cyber espionage campaign.
5. What is the limit of turnover, above which companies are mandated to submit E-invoicing?
[A] Rs 50 crore
[B] Rs 100 crore
[C] Rs 200 crore
[D] Rs 500 crore
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 500 crore]
Notes:
Large companies with turnover of over Rs 500 crore are mandated to submit sales invoices electronically.
This has been notified by the Government under the Goods and Services tax (GST) regime. As per the notification released, Units in special economic zones have been exempt from complying with e-invoicing. Earlier, the limit of turnover was Rs 100 crore.
6. ‘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.
7. Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched a programme for Agarbatti artisans under which scheme?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
[B] Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
[C] Start-up India Scheme
[D] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Gramodyog Vikas Yojana]
Notes:
Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has recently approved a programme for artisans who make Agarbatti.
The programme aims to develop village industry under ‘Gramodyog Vikas Yojana’. Under the programme, four pilot projects will be started that includes one in the North Eastern part of the country. Each cluster of artisans will be provided with automatic Agarbatti making machines.
8. Which zone of the Indian Railways operated the first-ever Vyapar Mala Express train?
[A] Central Railway
[B] Northern Railway
[C] North-Eastern Railway
[D] East Coast Railway
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Correct Answer: B [Northern Railway]
Notes:
Northern Railway operated the first-ever Vyapar Mala Express train from Delhi to Jirania in Tripura. It has 46 wagons and 34 of them were loaded with wheat and the remaining with rice and pulses.
Railways is said to have earned more than 94 lakh rupees from this Vyapar Mala Express train. This is an express service which aims to reach its destination in a shorter time, as the train will be monitored on a real-time basis.
9. ‘Indira Rasoi Yojana’ is a welfare scheme of which Indian state?
[A] Punjab
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Rajasthan state government is set to launch the ‘Indira Rasoi Yojana’ in urban areas of the state from August 20.
Under the scheme, the poor and needy people will get nutritious food for Rs 8. As many as 358 kitchens in 213 urban bodies will be made functional. The state government is to spend Rs 100 crore per year on this scheme.
10. Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (WEE) is an initiative of which institution?
[A] IIT- Delhi
[B] IIT- Madras
[C] IIT- Guwahati
[D] IIT- Bombay
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Correct Answer: A [IIT- Delhi]
Notes:
The Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment (WEE) is a national level social initiative by the India Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, to strengthen women ecosystem.
The initiative helps women in taking up entrepreneurship as a feasible career option. It is India’s first of its kind initiative, supported and sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology. 11 Women entrepreneurs are given cash awards amounting to Rs 25 lakh.
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