Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2020
41. 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.
42. Which organization has recently signed a MoU with AFC India Ltd, to work together in agriculture and allied sectors?
[A] APEDA
[B] NABARD
[C] FCI
[D] NAFED
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Correct Answer: A [APEDA]
Notes:
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), has signed a MoU with AFC India Limited, to mutually work together in the field of agriculture and allied sectors.
AFC India Ltd, formerly known as Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd., is wholly owned by Commercial Banks, NABARD and EXIM Bank. APEDA has also signed a MoU with National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), Delhi.
43. What is the name of the new Mental health rehabilitation helpline of Social Justice Ministry?
[A] Swasthya
[B] Suraj
[C] Kiran
[D] Mann ki Baat
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Correct Answer: C [Kiran]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is to launch a new toll-free helpline for Mental health rehabilitation.
The new helpline will provide support to the callers regarding first-aid, psychological support, distress management among others in as many as 13 major languages. Several issues regarding the mental health of people are noted during the Covid-19 crisis.
44. When is Women’s Equality Day observed every year?
[A] August 22
[B] August 25
[C] August 26
[D] August 27
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Correct Answer: C [August 26]
Notes:
Every Year, Women’s Equality Day is observed in the United States of America and other parts of the world on August 26.
This day is observed in memory of the American Women getting the constitution right to vote. It is proclaimed each year by the President of the United States. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Equality Day since on August 26 1920, right to vote was secured by women in America.
45. Which Bank is set to use satellite data to provide credit facilities to farmers?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Indian Bank
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Correct Answer: C [ICICI Bank]
Notes:
One of India’s largest private sector lenders ICICI Bank has decided to use satellite data to assess rainfall and harvesting patterns of the country.
The Bank will combine this data with financial analytics to assess rainfall and harvesting patterns and to offer quick and hassle-free loans to farmers. This new feature is expected to bring down the loan processing time to less than 15 days.
46. Which automobile manufacturer has launched a Virtual Racing Championship in India?
[A] Maruti Suzuki
[B] Hyundai India
[C] Volkswagen Motorsport India
[D] Tata Motors
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Correct Answer: C [Volkswagen Motorsport India]
Notes:
Leading Automobile company, Volkswagen Motorsport India has launched the Volkswagen Virtual Racing Championship (VW-VRC), a virtual Polo Cup Championship.
It is open for all Indian participants and as many as 26 drivers will be chosen to race in the 2020 VW-VRC season. The winners can drive an actual Polo race car in the 2021 Volkswagen Polo Championship.
47. Hulhumalé Central Park, that was seen in news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Maldives
[B] Mauritius
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: A [Maldives]
Notes:
Maldives has recently organised the Ground-breaking ceremony for development of the Hulhumalé Central Park and renovation of ‘Arrival Jetty’.
The projects are being developed by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), through 10 million Maldivian Rupee assistance from India. This is a part of the 18 grant projects being financed by India in the island country.
48. Phil Hogan, who has tendered his resignation, was the Trade Commissioner of which international association?
[A] BRICS
[B] European Union
[C] G- 20
[D] Commonwealth
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Correct Answer: B [European Union]
Notes:
The European Union’s Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan has submitted his resignation after several days of allegation that he has breached Covid-19 guidelines while he travelled to his native Ireland.
This action is expected to be a black spot for the team led by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The European Commission has been working on the 750 billion-euro recovery fund for EU economies.
49. Which institution has held that state Governments can make laws for providing reservation to sub-castes within SC and ST categories?
[A] National Commission for Backward Classes
[B] National Commisson for Scheduled Classes
[C] Supreme Court of India
[D] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Correct Answer: C [Supreme Court of India]
Notes:
The apex judicial body, Supreme Court of India has held that state Governments may make legislations for providing reservation to sub-castes within Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.
The judgment was pronounced by the Constitution bench of Justices – Arun Mishra, Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran, MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose. But the bench has referred the matter to Chief Justice of India to send it for consideration by a larger bench.
50. Hong Kong based firm PAG has announced to acquire the controlling stake of which Indian firm?
[A] Edelweiss Financial Services
[B] IIFL Finance
[C] L&T Finance Ltd
[D] Bajaj Finance Ltd
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Correct Answer: A [Edelweiss Financial Services]
Notes:
Hong Kong based Private Equity (PE) firm – PAG, has announced a strategic investment worth Rs.2244 crore in Edelweiss Financial Services.
PAG, formerly called Pacific Alliance Group would acquire 51% stake that means a controlling stake in wealth management, investment banking biz of Edelweiss. PAG is one among the largest Asia-focused alternative asset management firm.
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