31. As per the recent survey by NCERT, what percent of students cannot access smart phones or laptops to attend online classes?
[A] 7%
[B] 27%
[C] 47%
[D] 67%
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Correct Answer: B [27%]
Notes:
A recent survey by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has revealed that, over 27 % students do not have access to smart phones or laptops to attend online classes.
The survey also pointed out that lack of electricity was an obstacle in the learning process for nearly 28 % students and parents. Over 34,000 participants participated in the survey by the NCERT on the challenges of online education.
32. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently permitted a relaxation to which financial institutions, to inject liquidity into Discoms?
[A] RBI and NABARD
[B] PFC and REC
[C] NTPC and NHPC
[D] ONGC and GAIL
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Correct Answer: B [PFC and REC]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a one-time relaxation to Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) for extending loans to state-owned electricity distribution companies (Discoms).
This measure has been made by the Government to inject liquidity into Discoms, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Scheme. As per the existing guidelines, Discoms can avail working capital loans equal to 25% of last year’s revenues, under UDAY scheme from PFC and REC.
33. What is the name of the project launched by the Tribal Affairs Ministry, to establish tertiary processing centres?
[A] Trifood
[B] Tribe India
[C] MFP Enhance
[D] Tribal Value
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Correct Answer: A [Trifood]
Notes:
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda has virtually launched the tertiary processing centres of ‘Trifood Project’.
It is an initiative of TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in association with Ministry of Food Processing (MoFPI). The Minister launched the project in Raigad of Maharashtra and Jagdalpur of Chhattisgarh. It aims to enhance the income of tribal population by making value addition in the Minor Forest Produces.
34. ‘Eat Right India’ is a flagship initiative of which organisation?
[A] FSSAI
[B] WWF
[C] FCI
[D] BIS
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Correct Answer: A [FSSAI]
Notes:
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had initiated the ‘Eat Right India’ movement, to create awareness about safe, healthy and sustainable dietary habits.
FSSAI has launched Eat Right Challenge as an annual competition to strengthen food regulatory ecosystem and build awareness. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has recently launched FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right India’ Handbook and its website.
35. Which two Indian leaders are selected for USISPF 2020 Leadership Awards?
[A] Anand Mahindra and Shantanu Narayen
[B] Uday Kotak and Urjit Patel
[C] Ratan Tata and Anil Ambani
[D] Narayanamurthy and Azim Premji
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Correct Answer: A [Anand Mahindra and Shantanu Narayen]
Notes:
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), an US based India-centric business advocacy group has announced to honour Anand Mahindra and Shantanu Narayen with 2020 Leadership Awards.
The Mahindra group Chairman and Adobe Chairman and CEO are awarded for promoting US-India bilateral ties. It will be presented at 3rd Annual Leadership Summit of USISPF titled “US-India Week: Navigating New Challenges”, that will be virtually convened from August 31.
36. India organised “ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT)” conference along with which country?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Thailand
[C] Indonesia
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Thailand]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has organized the 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT). The round table conference was conducted virtually.
The theme of the conference was ‘ASEAN-India: Strengthening Partnership in the Post COVID Era’. More than 400 eminent members from various educational institutions, industry, government and diplomats attended the Round Table.
37. When is International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief observed?
[A] August 22
[B] August 23
[C] August 24
[D] August 25
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Correct Answer: A [August 22]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
It comes a day after the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The UN asks its members to ensure the upholding of human rights of persons belonging to religious minorities, including their right to exercise their religion or belief freely.
38. External Affairs Ministry organised the National Coordination Committee, with which country, for the first time?
[A] Uzbekistan
[B] Kazakhstan
[C] Laos
[D] Turkmenistan
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Correct Answer: A [Uzbekistan]
Notes:
The Union External Affairs Ministry has recently organised the first India-Uzbekistan National Coordination Committee.
The virtual meeting was held to monitor the implementation of mutually agreed projects between India and Uzbekistan. They also reviewed implementation of identified projects under India’s LoC, cooperation between the Gujarat state and Andijan region among others.
39. Which state has launched a scheme, to promote aquaculture with Bio-floc Technology?
[A] Kerala
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
Fisheries and Animal Resources Department of the Odisha Government has launched a new scheme to promote intensive Aquaculture through Bio-floc technology in fisheries.
Bio-floc technology is an advanced fish farming technology to provide livelihood support to entrepreneurs, unemployed youth and fish farmers of the state. It aims at increasing fish productivity and make the state self-sufficient in fish production.
40. The COAS Unit Appreciation was conferred to the 51st Special Action Group of which Defence force?
[A] Central Reserve Police Force
[B] Indian Coast Guard
[C] National Security Guard
[D] Assam Rifles
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Correct Answer: C [National Security Guard]
Notes:
The COAS (Chief of Army Staff) Unit Appreciation was conferred to NSG’s (National Security Guard) 51 Special Action Group (SAG). The appreciation was conferred to the unit for the group’s exemplary achievements in combating terrorism.
The most important operation undertaken by the unit is “Operation Black Tornado” which was launched against the terror strikes in Mumbai in November 2008.