Current Affairs Quiz - July, 2020
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31. 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.
32. ‘Form 26AS’, that was seen in news recently, is a document related to which organisation?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Central Board of Direct Taxes
[C] Department of Financial Services
[D] Securities Exchange Board of India
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Correct Answer: B [Central Board of Direct Taxes]
Notes:
Form 26AS is an annual statement, that contains information on various taxes deducted on the tax-filer’s income by deductors.
Recently, the Income Tax Department of CBDT has introduced a new ‘Form 26AS’ with an aim to assist Tax payers in filing Income Tax Return quicker. The new form will calculate the correct tax liability and is expected to bring in transparency in tax administration.
33. CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, which has developed COVID Protection System (COPS), is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] West Bengal
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute has developed COVID Protection System (COPS) for Workplace. It is located in Durgapur, West Bengal.
The system comprises of a contactless Solar Intelligent Mask Dispensing Unit and Thermal Scanner (IntelliMAST), Touchless Faucet (TouF) and a 360° Car Flusher. This would provide full protection to Healthcare Workers as well as the frontline Security Guards.
34. Which state government has signed MoUs with industries for Rs 10,399-crore investments?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The state government of Tamil Nadu has signed MoUs with industrial groups for Rs 10,399-crore investments.
These investments are expected to create as many as 13,500 jobs across the State in several sectors including solar cells, data centres, industrial parks and cashew nut process. Tamil Nadu was the top investment destination in the first quarter of 2020.
35. Global Selling Programme (GSP) is an initiative of which E-Commerce company?
[A] Flipkart
[B] Amazon
[C] Snapdeal
[D] Shopclues
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Global Selling Programme (GSP) is an initiative of E-commerce giant Amazon that was launched in 2015. Under the programme, Indian companies can export to other countries through Amazon websites.
The company has recently announced that Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and brands that are part of its Global Selling Programme (GSP) have crossed USD 2 billion in cumulative exports.
36. What is “Bathynomus raksasa” that was seen in news recently?
[A] Spider
[B] Cockroach
[C] Snake
[D] Turtle
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Correct Answer: B [Cockroach]
Notes:
Researchers from National University of Singapore have found a giant ‘Sea cockroach’ in the Indian Ocean.
The cockroach, which belongs to a new species, has been given the name “Bathynomus raksasa”. It can grow up to 20 inches, which will make it the second-largest isopod species known. They have 14 legs and related to crabs and shrimp. They live on ocean bed and survive by scavenging remains of dead marine animals.
37. What is the name of the global carbon-neutral consortium formed by major companies including Microsoft, Nike and Mercedes-Benz?
[A] Global Carbon-Neutral
[B] Transform to Net Zero
[C] Free from Carbon
[D] Zero Carbon World
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Correct Answer: B [Transform to Net Zero]
Notes:
Major Global companies including Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks, Unilever and Mercedes-Benz among others are collaborating to form a new consortium.
The group named ‘Transform to Net Zero’ pledges to share resources and strategies for curbing carbon emissions. It has planned to work with the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund for implementing this programme.
38. Who has been appointed as the new Non-Executive Chairman of Bajaj Finance Ltd?
[A] Roshni Nadar Malhotra
[B] Sanjay Bajaj
[C] Rajiv Bajaj
[D] Shishir Bajaj
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Correct Answer: B [Sanjay Bajaj ]
Notes:
The present Non-Executive Chairman of Bajaj Finance Ltd, Rahul Bajaj has decided to step down from his post, with effect from July 31.
As per the Company, Rahul Bajaj will continue to serve as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. The Board of Directors has approved the appointment of present Vice Chairman Sanjiv Bajaj as the next Chairman, as a part of succession planning.
39. India is to sign ‘Defence logistics sharing pact’ with which country?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] France
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
India and Russia are set to sign a Defence logistics sharing pact by the end of this year. Under the pact, both the countries can have seamless access to each other’s military bases and support facilities.
An annual summit is expected to be held for signing this agreement. As Russia continues to be a leading arms supplier to India, this agreement will enhance more interoperability and support to military platforms like warships and aircraft.
40. Which Indian-origin nurse has been conferred with the Singapore President’s Award for COVID-19 Services?
[A] Kala Narayanasamy
[B] Bhasha Mukherjee
[C] Ankit Bharat
[D] Uma Madhusudan
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Correct Answer: A [Kala Narayanasamy]
Notes:
Kala Narayanasamy, a 59-year-old Indian-origin nurse in Singapore has been conferred with the President’s Award for Nurses.
She has been awarded for serving on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for using infection control practices learnt during SARS outbreak in 2003. The 10,000 SGD -award is given to 5 nurses for their services.
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