41. Which global firm became the world’s most valuable publicly listed company, after surpassing Saudi Aramco?
[A] Apple
[B] Amazon
[C] Reliance
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: A [Apple]
Notes:
Apple surpassed multinational petroleum company Saudi Aramco to become the world’s most valuable publicly listed company.
The market capitalisation of the technology company surged to USD 1.82 trillion, as per the regulatory filing of the company. Whereas, the market capitalisation of Aramco stood at USD 1.760 trillion.
42. 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.
43. India observed the 100th death anniversary of which freedom fighter, on August 1?
[A] Lala Lajpat Rai
[B] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[C] Subash Chandra Bose
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Bal Gangadhar Tilak]
Notes:
The 100th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak is being observed on 1st August, across the country.
Tilak was a prominent extremist leader in the Indian National Congress. Being an integral part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, he proclaimed “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it”. Tilak was born on July 23, 1856 in Maharashtra and passed away on August 1 in the year 1920.
44. ‘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.
45. Which country successfully operated Arab world’s first nuclear power reactor?
[A] Kuwait
[B] United Arab Emirates
[C] Qatar
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: B [United Arab Emirates]
Notes:
The United Arab Emirates has successfully commenced operation of the Arab world’s first commercial nuclear power plant.
The Barakah reactor is located in the oil-rich city of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. With the commission, the UAE joins the group of 30 countries that can generate nuclear energy. It is built and run by a joint venture with Korea Electric Power Corporation.
46. How many States/UTs implement the ‘One Nation One Ration Card scheme’, as on August 4, 2020?
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Correct Answer: C [24]
Notes:
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has integrated four additional states Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand to the One Nation One Ration Card scheme.
With this, the scheme has been enabled in a total of 24 States/UTs across the country. Around 80 percent of the beneficiaries of National Food Security Act (NFSA) have been covered. The Ministry aims to integrate all states/UTs to the scheme by March 2021.
47. Which major technology company launched the second phase of ‘More Together’ campaign in India?
[A] Amazon
[B] Microsoft
[C] Facebook
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: C [Facebook]
Notes:
Facebook has recently launched the second phase of its consumer marketing campaign ‘More Together’ in India.
The first phase was rolled out in the month of March 2020. Through the campaign, Facebook will spotlight people who connected with one another through Facebook for the first time and jointly addressed many challenges
48. What is the name of the Incubator enhancement program launched by the Atal Innovation Mission?
[A] AIM Incubate
[B] AIM iCREST
[C] AIM Support
[D] AIM Enhance
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Correct Answer: B [AIM iCREST]
Notes:
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has recently launched an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program named ‘AIM iCREST’.
AIM has collaborated with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation for support and expertise in entrepreneurship and innovation. The program aims to support start-ups in knowledge transfer and reaching global markets.
49. Where is the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Varanasi
[C] New Delhi
[D] Ahmadabad
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is an apex Ayurveda medicine and research institution located in New Delhi.
It was seen in news as the institute has started providing free testing and treatment to patients in its COVID 19 Health Centre (CHC). AYUSH Minister Shri Naik inaugurated the ventilator-equipped Intensive Care Unit of the centre as well as a COVID Call Centre at AIIA.
50. MyGov platform has announced a Logo design contest for which government program in August 2020?
[A] AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
[B] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
[C] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
[D] One Nation One Ration Card
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Correct Answer: A [AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan]
Notes:
The Government of India has announced a Logo design contest for the flagship initiative ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.
The ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat Logo Design Contest’ is to be conducted through MyGov platform. As per the notification, the last date of submission of entries is 5th August 2020. The winning logo with the most distinct and creative design will win a cash award of Rs 25000.
