Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2020
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21. Which racing driver has won the Styrian Grand Prix tournament?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Valtteri Bottas
[C] Sebastian Vettel
[D] Max Verstappen
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Correct Answer: A [Lewis Hamilton]
Notes:
Ace British racing driver and six-time Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton has clinched his first victory of the season at Austria’s Styrian Grand Prix.
The 37-year old, who races for Mercedes, raised a clenched fist on the podium in support of anti-racism campaigners. He has also launched a commission to insist diversity in motorsport. The driver is only six wins short from surpassing Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of 91.
22. The first trans-shipment hub of India, Vallarpadam terminal is being developed in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kochi International Container Trans-shipment Terminal is locally known as the Vallarpadam Terminal is located in the Kochin port, Kerala. It is claimed to be the first trans-shipment port of India.
Union Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has recently reviewed the development activities at the Terminal. A terminal at the port, which handles containers, stores them and transfers them to other ships for further movement, is called as Trans-shipment Hub.
23. Which state is to launch a trial to study the efficacy of BCG vaccine in reducing Covid-19 mortality on elder people?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The state of Tamil Nadu is set to launch a trial to study the efficacy of the BCG vaccine in reducing mortality due to COVID-19 in the elder people.
The trial, which has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), would be taken up by the National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT), Chennai. The BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guerin) is being administered to new-born for 50 years as a vaccine against tuberculosis.
24. Who is the President of the European Commission, who has represented the EU in the India-EU virtual summit?
[A] Ursula von der Leyen
[B] Christine Lagarde
[C] Kristalina Georgieva
[D] Philip R. Lane
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Correct Answer: A [Ursula von der Leyen]
Notes:
The 15th summit between the India and the European Union was held recently through a virtual mode. India was represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The EU was represented by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and Charles Michel, President of the European Council. The leaders adopted the “India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025”, a strategic guide for mutual cooperation, over the next five years.
25. India held a virtual ‘Business Mission on Food Processing’ along with which country?
[A] France
[B] Italy
[C] Germany
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Italy]
Notes:
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurated the virtual Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing’.
The two-day event comprises of digital conferences, trade fair and B2B (Business to Business) meetings, which are being attended by 23 Italian companies. This Digital Sectorial business Mission is expected to promote the bilateral trade between India and Italy.
26. Which financial institution has released guidelines for ‘Fair Practices Code’ for Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs)?
[A] Securities Exchange Board of India
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Department of Revenue Intelligence
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Correct Answer: B [Reserve Bank of India ]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced has released guidelines for ‘Fair Practices Code’ for Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs).
The guidelines are released by the RBI, under the powers conferred by the SARFAESI Act, 2002. As per the recent guidelines ARCs have to follow transparent and non-discriminatory practices in acquisition of assets.
27. Which agricultural organisation has celebrated its foundation day on July 16?
[A] Indian Council of Agricultural Research
[B] Agrinnovate India
[C] Central Agricultural University
[D] National Cooperative Development Corporation
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Council of Agricultural Research]
Notes:
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has recently celebrated its 92nd Foundation Day on July 16.
It was established on the same day in the year 1929 and was formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research. ICAR also announced the annual awards to various institutions and persons.
28. Ossouka Raponda is appointed as the first woman Prime Minister of which African country?
[A] Gabon
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Nigeria
[D] Kenya
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Correct Answer: A [Gabon]
Notes:
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda has been appointed as the first woman Prime Minister of the Central African country, Gabon.
The President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba has appointed the 56-year-old, who replaces Julien Nkoghe Bekale, who was appointed the Prime Minister in 2019. Prior to this appointment, she had served as the Budget Minister in 2012 and then in Defence Ministry.
29. Who is the Chairperson of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT)?
[A] Shiva Kirti Singh
[B] Syed Rafat Alam
[C] Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
[D] Shyamal Kumar Sen
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Correct Answer: A [Shiva Kirti Singh]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India has extended the tenure of the chairperson and members of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) by three months.
The chairperson of TDSAT is former Supreme Court judge Justice Shiva Kirti Singh. His tenure was to end on July 20 this year and the tenure of other members of the tribunal has already ended. TDSAT has recently set aside TRAI’s order that blocked Vodafone-Idea’s premium tariff plan RedX.
30. International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) that has developed ‘KritiScan’ system, is located in which city?
[A] Hyderabad
[B] Chennai
[C] Noida
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: A [Hyderabad]
Notes:
The International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad has developed a Ultra-violet Baggage Disinfection System named ‘KritiScan’.
ARCI, an autonomous R&D Centre of Department of Science and Technology (DST) has co-developed the system along with Noida-based Vehant Technologies. The compact system can efficiently carry out a dry and chemical-free disinfection.
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