Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2020
11. As per the modified Public procurement norms, what is the minimum local content of the companies, to which maximum preference would be given?
[A] 25 per cent
[B] 50 per cent
[C] 62.5 per cent
[D] 75 per cent
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Correct Answer: B [50 per cent]
Notes:
The government has recently modified public procurement norms to give maximum preference to companies whose goods and services have 50 per cent or more local content.
The revised Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017, has introduced a concept of Class-I, II and non-local suppliers. Class I supplier has local content equal to or more than 50 % local content. Only Class-I local supplier, shall be eligible to bid irrespective of purchase value and hence be given maximum preference in all government purchases.
12. Which global organisation is headed by Tijjani Muhammad-Bande?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] International Monetary Fund
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations]
Notes:
The president of the UN General Assembly is Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, who is a Nigerian diplomat. He had also served as the Vice President of UNGA.
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande has recently announced that world leaders will not be arriving in New York for their annual gathering in late September. This happens for the first time in the 75-year history of the UN due to the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. The 193 heads of state and government will give speeches during the General Debate, the process of which will be announced.
13. General Charles Brown is the first African-American Chief of the Air Force of which country?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Brazil
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
The United States has confirmed General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the Chief of the Air Force of the country.
Charles Q. Brown is currently serving as the four-star general and is the first African-American to hold the position. The General recently opened up about his experience with racism in the United States. The Senate has unanimously confirmed the General for the post with full vote.
14. Which state is set to construct 1,000 water recharge bores in its water deficient areas?
[A] Bihar
[B] Haryana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
The state government of Haryana has announced that it would construct 1,000 water recharge bores in underground water deficient areas of the state.
The programme seeks to recharge underground water with rainfall. Announcing this programme, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that 90 percent of the cost of the bore project will be borne by the government and the remaining 10 percent by the farmers.
15. Which technology company has launched an initiative called ‘Summer of Ideas’ initiative for college students?
[A] Tata Consultancy Services
[B] Infosys
[C] Wipro
[D] Accenture
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys]
Notes:
Information Technology major Infosys has recently launched the ‘Summer of Ideas’ initiative for college students.
The international eight-week ideathon is being powered by the digital learning platform of Infosys called Wingspan. This initiative is expected to bridge the gap formed due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 pandemic, for the students and academic professionals. About 2000 inducted students can showcase their ideas to industry experts.
16. UNICEF released the report titled ‘COVID-19 and Child labour: A Time of Crisis, A Time to Act’, along with which organisation?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] World Bank
[C] International Labour Organisation
[D] UNESCO
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Correct Answer: C [International Labour Organisation]
Notes:
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) jointly released a report titled ‘COVID-19 and Child labour: A Time of Crisis, A Time to Act’.
The report highlights that millions of children are in the risk of being pushed into child labour as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The report also warned that the decrease in child labour by 94 million since 2000 is now at risk. Due to the reduction in family income amid Covid-19 crisis, many more children will get into Child labour.
17. Which Indian state/UT has launched Poultry Policy, 2020 and announced subsidy for poultry related activities?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has launched J&K Poultry Policy, 2020, to promote establishment of poultry units.
It has also announced a dedicated allocation of Rs. 50 crore per annum as subsidy, for establishing of broiler/layer farms and other poultry allied activities. The UT is spending about 900 crores spent on importing poultry and its products from outside. Capital investment incentive for access to credit and interest incentive are also provided to commercial poultry farms.
18. Which internet company has discontinued two of its popular applications Vigo Video and Vigo Lite?
[A] Apple
[B] ByteDance
[C] Tencent
[D] Adobe
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Correct Answer: B [ByteDance]
Notes:
Chinese internet company ByteDance has recently announced that it is set to discontinue two of its applications Vigo Video and Vigo Lite.
The applications that allow users to create and share short videos, will be discontinued in India at the end of October 2020. ByteDance also said the users can opt to transfer their videos to TikTok, download or delete all their Vigo data from the app.
19. Who is the chairperson of the high-powered panel, constituted by SEBI, that has released its report to improve inquiry and enforcement processes?
[A] P K Mohanty
[B] A R Dave
[C] U K Sinha
[D] N K Singh
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Correct Answer: B [A R Dave]
Notes:
The high-powered panel constituted by SEBI, has released its report to improve inquiry and enforcement processes of the market regulator.
The panel has been chaired by a retired judge of the Supreme Court- Justice Anil R Dave, has released its comprehensive report to SEBI. The report focusses on reducing timeline for passing final orders, improving recovery processes, quantifying alleged gains while levying penalties and interplay between SEBI norms and provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
20. Which technology company has launched a dedicated search prompt to help people with sources to tackle domestic violence?
[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Google
[D] Microsoft
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Correct Answer: B [Twitter]
Notes:
Leading social-media platform Twitter has recently launched a dedicated search prompt that will direct people looking for domestic violence-related keywords to authentic information from the Ministry of Women and Child Development and National Commission for Women.
The search prompt will be available on iOS, Android and will be in English and Hindi languages. The prompt will also direct them towards sources of help available on Twitter. This initiative is an expansion of #ThereIsHelp prompt, which was launched to provide information on critical issues.
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