Current Affairs Quiz - December, 2020
31. Which Indian state has launched a portal named ‘PAReSHRAM’, to deliver the state department services?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched ‘PAReSHRAM’ portal, for the industrial development of the state.
The Chief Minister also launched 22 online services of Department of Labour and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI). The portal will have information regarding different labour laws. Entrepreneurs can get registration certificate, licence and approval through the portal.
32. ‘Bengaluru Mission 2022’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which projects?
[A] Health
[B] Infrastructure
[C] Sports
[D] Climate Change
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Correct Answer: B [Infrastructure]
Notes:
The Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa launched the ‘Bengaluru Mission 2022’, to enhance the infrastructure facilities in the city in next two years to mark 75 years of independence.
The Focus areas in infrastructure renovation for Bengaluru will be providing Faster commute, Green City, Access to services and Culture and heritage. Facilities for Electric Vehicles, Suburban rail, Tree parks are also being planned.
33. The “hawker culture” that has been recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance, is the tradition of which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] China
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
“Hawker culture” which is the Singapore’s tradition of communal dining has been recognised by UNESCO for its cultural significance.
It has been added to the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The hawker centres of Singapore were set up in 1970s to house street vendors, or “hawkers” in a bid to clean up the county.
34. India signed a MoU with which country on technology cooperation in Road Infrastructure Sector?
[A] Germany
[B] Austria
[C] France
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [Austria]
Notes:
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with their counterpart in Austria on technology cooperation in the Road Infrastructure Sector.
This Indo-Austria bilateral cooperation in the sector would focus on enhanced road safety and exploring financing possibilities in the sector. It will also strengthen ties, enhance trade and regional integration between the two countries.
35. What is India’s rank in the Human Freedom Index 2020?
[A] 53
[B] 100
[C] 111
[D] 160
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Correct Answer: C [111]
Notes:
The Human Freedom Index 2020 is released by the Cato Institute in the United States and Fraser Institute in Canada, which measures the state of Human Freedom in the world.
Out of 162 countries that were ranked in the index, India has been placed at 111st Rank. India was ranked 110 in terms of personal freedom and 105 on economic freedom. An overall score of 6.43 out of 10 was given to India, with the global average score being 6.93.
36. When is World Arabic Language Day observed every year by UNESCO?
[A] December 15
[B] December 16
[C] December 18
[D] December 20
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Correct Answer: C [December 18]
Notes:
December 18th of every year is observed as the World Arabic Language Day by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Arabic is a language spoken by more than 290 million people around the world and by observing this day, UNESCO aims to honour the language. It was on this date in 1973, the UN General Assembly adopted Arabic as an official language.
37. The Indian cricket team scored its lowest ever total in Test cricket against which team?
[A] England
[B] Australia
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
The Indian cricket team has recently scored its lowest ever total in Test cricket against the Australian cricket team.
In the second innings of the first Test match, Indian team collapsed to 36 runs leaving 9 wickets in 21.2 overs. Indian Team had a 53-run lead in the first innings. India’s earlier lowest score was 42 in the year 1974 against England.
38. The country’s first advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility was inaugurated in which city?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Cochin
[D] Noida
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility to Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO’s) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad.
India is the third country to have such a large HWT Test facility. The system, which has been developed in collaboration with Indian industries, will play a major role on futuristic Aerospace and Defence Systems.
39. Kalaripayattu, which was seen in the news recently, is a famous game originating from which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
In the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 Games scheduled to take place in Haryana, four games including Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba will be included along with Yogasana.
Kalaripayattu originated from Kerala and has been practised across the world. Mallakhamba is practised more in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, while Punjab’s Gatka and Manipur’s Thang-Ta are also included.
40. Ministry of Jal Shakti along with which Union Ministry launched JSA II: Catch the Rain Awareness Generation Campaign?
[A] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]
Notes:
National Water Mission under Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched the JSA II: Catch the Rain Awareness Generation Campaign.
The first phase of the campaign for awareness generation will be undertaken from mid-December 2020 to March 2021.
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