Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2020
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1. What is the tenure of the Taxable Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020 introduced by the Government?
[A] 5 years
[B] 6 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 8 years
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Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
The Union Government has announced the launch of Taxable Floating Rate Savings Bonds, 2020, that will be available for subscription for retail investors from July 1, 2020.
The bonds are issued by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf of the Government, replacing the recently withdrawn 7.75% bonds. The interest rate on these bonds will be reset every six months while the initial rate of interest is fixed at 7.15 per cent. The bonds shall be repayable on the expiration of seven years from the date of issue.
2. How many countries are members of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), which has held its virtual annual summit?
[A] Eight
[B] Ten
[C] Twelve
[D] Fifteen
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Correct Answer: B [Ten]
Notes:
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) leaders have met during the recent annual summit held via video conference.
ASEAN is a regional association with 10 member countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar (Burma), Brunei, Laos. The Chair of ASEAN in 2020 is Vietnam, which hosted the virtual summit, due to travel restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
3. Which Union Ministry launched the Pradhan Mantri FME Scheme, to generate investments of Rs 35,000 crore?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Food Processing Industries
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Food Processing Industries]
Notes:
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal has launched the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme.
The scheme has been launched as a part of “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”. It is claimed to generate a total investment of Rs 35,000 crore and generate 9 lakh skilled and semi-skilled employment. The scheme would benefit 8 lakh units through access to information, training and better exposure.
4. What is the theme of the ‘National Statistics Day’ 2020, celebrated on June 29?
[A] Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5
[B] Honouring P. C. Mahalanobis
[C] Statistics is Life
[D] Indian statistics
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Correct Answer: A [Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5]
Notes:
National Statistics Day is observed on June 29 every year in India. This year it was celebrated through virtual conference with the theme of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages) and SDG 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls).
The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation instituted a new award ‘Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis National Award in Official Statistics’, which was conferred upon Former RBI Governor C Rangarajan. ‘Prof. P.V. Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2020’ was given to Dr Arvind Pandey and Dr. Akhilesh Chandra Kulshreshtha.
5. Indian Oil and NTPC Ltd partnered to develop a Waste to Energy plant at which Indian state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Odisha
[D] Chhattisgarh
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
A MoU was recently signed between Indian Oil, NTPC Ltd and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), to develop a demonstration Waste-to-energy Plant at Okhla landfill site in Delhi.
The plant is to be developed using Gasification technology and it shall process 17500 tons per annum of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) from combustible components of Municipal Waste. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh were present during the virtual event.
6. Which organisation has developed the Airborne Locust Control System to tackle the locusts attack?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] Indian Air Force
[C] Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd
[D] Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Air Force]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force has successfully designed and developed an Airborne Locust Control System on Mi-17 helicopters to tackle the locusts attack.
The machine developed by the Indian Air Force can help in spraying pesticides over 750 hectares of affected land in a single mission. Union Agriculture Minister has also ordered for five aerial spray machines from United Kingdom, to deploy in IAF helicopters for locust control.
7. Which Indian Badminton star is to launch the series of Fit India’s interactive sessions called ‘Fit India Talks’?
[A] Saina Nehwal
[B] P V Sindhu
[C] Sai Praneeth
[D] Srikanth Kidambi
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Correct Answer: B [P V Sindhu]
Notes:
India’s flagship fitness awareness movement, Fit India is launching a new series of interactive sessions with ace sportspersons of the country.
This series of interactive sessions has been launched with an objective of inspiring young children of the country and to encourage them to actively take part in sports. Badminton star P V Sindhu and Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri will launch the inaugural session, in the presence of HRD Minister and Sports Minister.
8. Which Technology company has announced a new global skills initiative, to train 25 million people worldwide?
[A] Google
[B] Microsoft
[C] Amazon
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: B [Microsoft]
Notes:
Leading Global Technology company, Microsoft has recently announced a new global skills initiative, which aims to train as many as 25 million people worldwide, in digital skills, by the end of the year.
Under this initiative, Microsoft uses the data to identify the jobs in demand and provides free content to develop the skills of people. It also provides certifications and free job-seeking tools. This programme has been launched amidst Covid-19 crisis, where several people are hit by job losses.
9. Which global organisation has enhanced support to USD 400 million, for India’s programme to rejuvenate Ganga river?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] World Bank
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] BRICS Bank
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Correct Answer: B [World Bank]
Notes:
The World Bank has recently announced that it has enhanced its support for India’s flagship program to rejuvenate Ganga river.
World Bank would provide a USD 400 million assistance to the program, which will help reduce pollution and strengthen river basin management. The Second National Ganga River Basin Project (SNGRBP) will support the government’s Namami Gange program. The loan has a maturity of 18.5 years including a grace period of 5 years.
10. Which social media platform has launched a campaign called ‘It’s Between You’, in India?
[A] WhatsApp
[B] Twitter
[C] TikTok
[D] Telegram
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Correct Answer: A [WhatsApp]
Notes:
Social Media giant WhatsApp has launched its first brand campaign named ‘It’s Between You’ in India.
WhatsApp has collaborated with Indian director Gauri Shinde along with advertising agency BBDO India to create two advertisements, that highlight how the features of WhatsApp help to imitate in-person conversations.
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