21. Which institution has launched ‘ATL App Development Module’ for school children across the country?
[A] Ministry of HRD
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] IIT Madras
[D] National Development Council
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of the NITI Aayog has launched the ‘ATL App Development Module’ for school children across the country.
NITI Aayog has partnered with the start-up company Plezmo, to launch the Application Development modules, under the flagship Atal Tinkering Labs initiative of the Atal Innovation Mission. The module is an online course and is conducted for free.
22. Which institution has developed an Ultraviolet sanitizing product named SHUDH?
[A] IIT Madras
[B] IIT Kanpur
[C] IISc Bangalore
[D] AIIMS
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Correct Answer: B [IIT Kanpur]
Notes:
The Imagineering Laboratory department of IIT Kanpur has developed an Ultraviolet sanitizing product named SHUDH.
SHUDH is an abbreviation of Smartphone operated Handy Ultraviolet Disinfection Helper. The device comprises of six ultra-violet lights, which can be monitored even from a distance. It can disinfect a small room in 15 minutes.
23. Economic Corridor projects worth Rs 20000 crore have been inaugurated in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Haryana
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has recently inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 11 highway projects in Haryana worth over 20,000 crore rupees.
These projects are part of the new Economic corridors in the state, which includes the Ambala Kotputli corridor among others. The projects will provide better connectivity to neighbouring states such as Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
24. Jack Charlton, who recently passed away, was associated with which field?
[A] Politics
[B] Sports
[C] Business
[D] Literature
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Correct Answer: B [Sports]
Notes:
Jack Charlton, who was a part of the 1966 World cup winning English Football team, has recently passed away, at the age of 85.
He played for the Leeds United football club for nearly 21 years before managing the Republic of Ireland. He was also a Manager of British football club Newcastle United F.C.
25. When is the ‘World Youth Skills Day’ celebrated across the word?
[A] July 14
[B] July 15
[C] July 16
[D] July 17
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Correct Answer: B [July 15]
Notes:
The ‘World Youth Skills Day’ is celebrated across the world on July 15 every year, across the world. The United Nations General Assembly declared the day in the year 2014.
It highlights the importance of training young people with skills for decent employment and entrepreneurship. As per the announcement from the United Nations, several virtual events focussing on the theme of “Skills for a Resilient Youth” will take place, to mark the day. Skill India Mission was launched on the same day, five years ago.
26. Ashok Lavasa has been appointed as the new Vice President of which international financial institution?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] BRICS Bank
[D] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
Election Commissioner of India Ashok Lavasa, has been appointed as the Vice President for Private Sector Operations and Public-Private Partnerships at the Asian Development Bank.
Ashok Lavasa is to replace the incumbent Vice President Diwakar Gupta, whose term is ending on August 31. The retired IAS officer was appointed as the Election commissioner in January 2018 and he was the next senior Election Commissioner, to be appointed as the Chief, after the present CEC Sunil Arora.
27. Jio Platforms is to partner with which Technology company to develop a new operating system for smartphone in India?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Xiaomi
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
The CMD of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Mukesh Ambani announced at the annual general meeting, that Jio platforms and Google will jointly develop a new Android-based smartphone system.
An entry level affordable smart phone by optimising the Android operating system would be jointly developed by the two giants. Google also announced that it will invest Rs 33,737 crores in Jio for developing 5G technology.
28. Mile Jedinak, who recently announced his retirement, is associated with which sports?
[A] Athletics
[B] Football
[C] Cricket
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: B [Football]
Notes:
Former captain of Australian Football team recently announced that he is retiring from all forms of football.
He had earlier announced retirement from international football in the year 2018. The 35-year old footballer led the Australian men’s national team, also called as Socceroos, to the 2015 Asian Cup title.
29. India posted a trade surplus of USD 790 million in which month of 2020, after over 18 years?
[A] March
[B] April
[C] May
[D] June
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Correct Answer: D [June]
Notes:
As per the recent data by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India posted a trade surplus of USD 790 million in June 2020.
This surplus has been recorded for the first time after over 18 years. Due to the Covid-19 induced decrease in domestic demand for crude oil, gold and other industrial products, the country’s import was deeply reduced. This led to a trade surplus with imports of USD 21.11 billion and exports of USD 21.91 billion.
30. Indian Armed Forces are delegated special financial powers for capital acquisition cases up to which limit?
[A] Rs 100 crore
[B] Rs 200 crore
[C] Rs 300 crore
[D] Rs 500 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 300 crore]
Notes:
According to the statement released by the Ministry of Defence, special financial power has been delegated for capital acquisition cases up to Rs 300 crore, to the three armed services.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by defence minister Rajnath Singh has granted this power amid the growing border tensions between India and China, to fast-track urgent capital acquisition of arms and ammunition.