Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2020
21. Which Non-Profit organization has tied up with Naukri.com for connecting health care professionals with hospitals?
[A] CRY India
[B] HelpAge India
[C] Smile Foundation
[D] ECHO India
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Correct Answer: D [ECHO India]
Notes:
ECHO India, a Non-Profit healthcare organization, in association with Naukri.com has launched an initiative named “COVID Health Care Professionals (CHP)”.
The initiative aims to tackle the shortage of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic by deploying trained healthcare professionals at COVID care centre. It is a platform that connects the professionals who are willing to offer healthcare services with hospitals and other health care facilities.
22. The largest ‘Tribal freedom fighters’ museum’ is being constructed in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has announced that all nine museums sanctioned for tribal freedom fighters will be completed by the end of 2022.
Out of the total nine museums that are being built, two will be completed soon. The largest of the museums is being built in Rajpipla in Gujarat at a project outlay of around Rs 100 crore. The Prime Minister announced about these museums in the year 2016.
23. Who is the chairperson for the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19?
[A] Amitabh Kant
[B] Dr V K Paul
[C] Narendra Singh Tomar
[D] Rajiv Kumar
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Correct Answer: B [Dr V K Paul]
Notes:
The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 chaired by Dr V K Paul, Member NITI Aayog, met for the first time on 12th August. The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The expert group has been constituted under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It discussed on the parameters required in selecting the COVID-19 vaccine candidates for India and procurement mechanisms for COVID-19 vaccine.
24. As per a recent report, which Indian city has been ranked second cheapest city to rent in the world?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Delhi
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: C [Delhi]
Notes:
According to a new report by Purely Diamonds, Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city of Vietnam is the cheapest city to rent in the world.
The report also revealed that New York is the most expensive city to rent, in the world. The Indian Capital, Delhi is the second cheapest city in the world. Delhi is followed by the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. New York is followed by Los Angeles as the second most expensive city.
25. What is the name of the fitness campaign launched by the Union Sports Minister from 15th August to 2nd October?
[A] Run India
[B] Fit India Freedom Run
[C] Fitness India Run
[D] Khelo India Marathon
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Correct Answer: B [Fit India Freedom Run]
Notes:
“Fit India Freedom Run” has been launched by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju, through an online programme.
A large number of Government organizations and Private organizations will participate in the event. In view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, the participants can run at their own place and at their own pace between 15th August and 2nd October.
26. The resolution of which country to extend a ban of Arms on Iran, was rejected by the UN Security Council?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] United States
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [United States]
Notes:
The United Nations Security Council has rejected a resolution made by the United States to extend a ban of Arms on Iran.
Only the Dominican Republic supported the proposal of the United States in the 15-member UN Security Council. Russia and China opposed the proposal while Germany, France, the UK and eight other member countries abstained from voting.
27. Atal Innovation Mission has partnered with which organisation to launch an AI-based module for school students?
[A] Intel
[B] IBM
[C] CDAC
[D] NASSCOM
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Correct Answer: D [NASSCOM]
Notes:
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission has partnered with NASSCOM to launch an Artificial Intelligence-based module for school students. This module aims to bring AI based technology to the classrooms of the country.
This module is launched as a successor to a similar module launched in February. It contains a set of self-learning attractive modules, which can be easily understood by both rural and urban students.
28. Gangotri National Park, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state/UT?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Sikkim
[C] Assam
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Considered as extinct over seventy years back, the Woolly flying squirrel was spotted at Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand.
As per the Forest Research Institute, the flying squirrel was added in the IUCN Red List. It was spotted during the survey conducted in the national park. The animal uses its wool-like furry claws like a parachute and fly.
29. Ashok Lavasa, who is set to join the Asian Development Bank, resigned from which position in India?
[A] Comptroller and Auditor General
[B] Election Commissioner
[C] Chief Vigilance Commissioner
[D] UPSC Chairman
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Correct Answer: B [Election Commissioner]
Notes:
Ashok Lavasa has recently steeped down from his Election Commissioner position as he is to join the Asian Development Bank.
ADB has appointed Ashok Lavasa as Vice-President for Private Sector Operations and Public-Private Partnerships. His resignation has been accepted by the Indian President Ram Nath Kovind. He was next in the row to become the Chief Election Commissioner.
30. What is the name of the mobile unit deployed by All India Institute of Ayurveda to provide door step health services to Delhi Police?
[A] Ayurveda Rath
[B] Dhanwantari Rath
[C] Health on Wheels
[D] Mobile Medic
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Correct Answer: B [Dhanwantari Rath]
Notes:
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Delhi Police for providing door step Ayurvedic preventive health services to Delhi Police.
The service which is supported by AYUSH Ministry, would be provided by a mobile unit of AIIA named ‘Dhanwantari Rath’. It would also be available in the Police Wellness Centers. This is a part of “AYURAKSHA”, a joint venture of AIIA & Delhi Police for maintaining the health of Delhi police personnel during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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