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. By what amount, the Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) of sugarcane has been increased?
[A] Rs.10 per quintal
[B] Rs.15 per quintal
[C] Rs.20 per quintal
[D] Rs.25 per quintal
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Correct Answer: A [Rs.10 per quintal]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved an increase in Fair and Remunerative Prices (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs.10 per quintal from the existing Rs 275 to Rs.285 per quintal.
The new FRP would come into force from October 2020. This is in line with the recommendations of the Commission of Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
33. The Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI) that is in news recently, is related to which three countries?
[A] India, Nepal and China
[B] India, Brazil and South Africa
[C] India, Japan and Australia
[D] India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [India, Japan and Australia]
Notes:
In order to reduce the dependency of China, three countries namely India, Japan and Australia have begun discussions to launch a trilateral “Supply Chain Resilience Initiative” (SCRI).
The initiative was originally proposed by Japan, which had approached India to take forward the initiative. The first meeting of the commerce and trade ministers of the three countries will be held next week.
34. Which state is to become the first to recruit through National Recruitment Agency (NRA)’s common test?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh is set to be the first state in the country to recruit candidates to government jobs on the basis of National Recruitment Agency (NRA) test.
This decision has been informed by the Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, a day after the Union cabinet approved setting up of NRA to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET), for conducting examinations which are presently conducted by IBPS, RRB, SSC among others
35. India has signed a cultural agreement with which country recently?
[A] Saudi Arabia
[B] Israel
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Israel]
Notes:
India has signed a cultural agreement with Israel for a three-year programme of cooperation and strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries.
This cooperation is expected to raise awareness on the history and culture of both countries. This cooperation programme India and Israel for the years 2020-23 is based on the cultural agreement signed between them on May 18, 1993.
36. When is International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism observed?
[A] August 21
[B] August 22
[C] August 23
[D] August 24
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Correct Answer: A [August 21]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 August as the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
The day is observed to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism. It also strives to promote and protect their human and fundamental rights. This year, the UN held a virtual commemoration of the 3rd International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
37. Manika Batra, who was conferred with the Khel Ratna award, is associated with which sport?
[A] Hockey
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Tennis
[D] Athletics
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Correct Answer: B [Table Tennis]
Notes:
Five sportspersons were named as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardees and 27 sportspersons as Arjuna awardees.
Rohit Sharma (Cricket), Rani Rampal (Hockey), para athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu, Vinesh Phogat (Wrestling) and Manika Batra (Table Tennis) were selected for the prestigious Khel ratna award. They will be virtually conferred with the award on August 29 on the National Sports Day.
38. Which country recorded an outbreak of West Nile Virus that causes West Nile Fever?
[A] Germany
[B] Spain
[C] Uganda
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Spain]
Notes:
Spain has recently reported an outbreak of West Nile Virus spread by mosquitos. It spreads due to mosquitoes and causes West Nile Fever.
It has claimed the lives of two people in Spain and several people were admitted in hospital. It was originally discovered in Uganda in 1937. It was indigenous to Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia. This RNA virus belongs to the Flaviviridae family, which also has Zika virus, yellow fever virus and Dengue virus.
39. ICICI Lombard General Insurance is set to acquire which insurance company?
[A] Digit Insurance
[B] Bharti AXA General Insurance
[C] Sundaram Insurance
[D] ERGO Life Insurance
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Correct Answer: B [Bharti AXA General Insurance]
Notes:
India’s leading private non-life insurer, ICICI Lombard General Insurance is set to acquire Bharti AXA General Insurance.
The merger of Bharti AXA with ICICI Lombard is to be made by means of a share swap deal. Once completed, the combined entity would become the third largest general insurance entity of the country, as of today.
40. 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.