Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2020
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31. Solar Orbiter Mission is the collaboration between NASA and which other space agency?
[A] European Space Agency
[B] SpaceX
[C] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
[D] Roscosmos
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Correct Answer: A [European Space Agency]
Notes:
Solar Orbiter Mission is the collaboration between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) and it was launched in the month of February 2020.
NASA has recently released the images from the Orbiter including the closest pictures ever taken of the Sun, to the public. The spacecraft has closely passed the Sun for the first time in the month of June. The orbiter carries six imaging instruments, to capture the layers of Sun.
32. 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.
33. Which state is implementing a pension scheme named ‘Madhu Babu Pension Yojana’?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The state Government of Odisha is implementing a pension scheme named ‘Madhu Babu Pension Yojana’.
Recently, it was announced that the people of transgender community will also be included in the Pension scheme. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the destitute elderly, differently-abled persons and widows. Now, Around 5,000 transgenders will get a monthly pension between Rs 500 and Rs 900 based on their age.
34. Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone that was seen in news recently is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar has informed that the Zonal Master Plan of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone has been approved by the government.
The Minister announced this during the review meeting of the Chaardhaam Road Project. This approval will fast-track the execution of the project of the Uttarakhand state and will help to conserve ecology in the state.
35. 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.
36. Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which company for procurement of Mine ploughs for Indian Army?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[B] Bharat Earth Movers Limited
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited
[D] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Bharat Earth Movers Limited ]
Notes:
Union Defence Ministry of India has signed a Rs 557-crore contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), for procurement of 1,512 mine ploughs for the Indian army’s main battle tank T-90.
As per the contract, a minimum of 50 per cent indigenous content is mentioned in the contract. The army has recently deployed the Russian-made T-90 main battle tanks in the Galwan Valley sector of Ladakh.
37. As per the Lancet journal, the potential Covid-19 vaccine developed by which institution has produced strong immune response?
[A] Oxford University
[B] Yale University
[C] Stanford University
[D] Harvard University
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Correct Answer: A [Oxford University]
Notes:
As per the data published in the Lancet journal, the potential Covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University has produced strong immune response.
The institution has completed phase 1 and phase 2 trials and the study highlighted that the trials have not led to any unexpected reactions. Jenner Institute of the University of Oxford has developed the potential vaccine, which is backed by the British-Swedish pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca.
38. The Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant that recently achieved criticality, is located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3 in Gujarat has recently achieved criticality. This is an indigenously designed 700 MWe (megawatt electrical) reactor.
Achieving criticality means that it has reached normal operating condition of a reactor. It therefore indicates that the plant is ready to generate power. Prime Minister and Home Minister congratulated the nuclear scientists for this achievement.
39. Which country has been ordered to close its consulate in Houston by the United States?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [China]
Notes:
The United States has recently ordered China to close its consulate in Houston. This is a sequel of punitive measures against China including the travel bans, strict registration requirements among others.
The State Department said it ordered the consulate to shut down within 72 hours to protect American intellectual property and the private information of Americans. China has its embassy in Washington, its mission to the United Nations in New York, and consulates in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
40. ‘Grand Renaissance Dam’ that was seen in news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Nigeria
[B] Sudan
[C] Egypt
[D] Ethiopia
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Correct Answer: D [Ethiopia ]
Notes:
Grand Renaissance Dam is a Hydroelectric power plant being constructed in Ethiopia since 2011. The dam formerly known as the Millennium Dam, is in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, on the Blue Nile river of Ethiopia.
The construction has been in conflict as Sudan and Egypt fear that the hydroelectric dam could lead to water shortage in their countries. But Ethiopia insists that the it needs the USD 4 billion dam to generate electricity for its people. Recently, the three countries have accepted to resume talks on the dam.
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