31. Who has become the first Indian to participate in the $150,000 Chessable Masters tournament?
[A] B. Adhiban
[B] P. Harikrishna
[C] Praggnanandhaa
[D] Sasi Kiran
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Correct Answer: B [P. Harikrishna]
Notes:
Indian Grandmaster P. Harikrishna is the first Indian to participate in the in the million-dollar Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour that continues with the $150,000 Chessable Masters.
The Chessable Masters is a 12-player tournament which is to be played by the top six players of the world, on the classical ranking list, including Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, China’s Ling Diren and USA’s Fabiano Caruana. The field has been divided into two groups of six players each.
32. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)?
[A] Raghuram Rajan
[B] Urjit Patel
[C] U K Sinha
[D] M S Sahoo
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Correct Answer: B [Urjit Patel]
Notes:
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as Chairman of the economic think tank, the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP).
Urjit Patel will be the Chairperson of NIPFP for a four-year term from June 22, 2020. He will replace Vijay Laxman Kelkar, who had been the Chairman of the think-tank since 2014. Urjit Patel served as the Deputy Governor of RBI in 2013 and Governor of RBI from 2016 to 2018.
33. India Ideas Summit is an annual conference held to promote trade between India and which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Souh Korea
[C] Russia
[D] United States
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Correct Answer: D [United States]
Notes:
The US Chamber of Commerce has recently announced that ‘India Ideas Summit 2020’ is scheduled to be held virtually on July 21-22.
The summit is organised by US India Business Council (USIBC). This year is the 45th annual meeting and will focus on geopolitics in the post-COVID world, technology trends and the future of healthcare, among others. Last year, the Summit was organised in Washington. It brings together scholars, diplomats and think tanks for high-level dialogue on key issues related to India.
34. Which Union Minister of India is to attend the Russian Victory Parade on June 24, at Moscow?
[A] Minister of External Affairs
[B] Minister of Defence
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Minister of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Minister of Defence]
Notes:
Union Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh is to attend the Russian Victory Parade on June 24, to be held at Russia’s capital Moscow.
The Victory Parade is organised to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of Russia in the Second World War. Earlier, it was announced that a Tri-Service 75- Member Indian Military Contingent has reached Moscow to participate in the Victory Parade, along with other invited troops.
35. What is the expansion of LLP Act, that was seen in news recently?
[A] Limited Logistics Partnership Act
[B] Limited Liability Partnership Act
[C] Legal Liability Partnership Act
[D] Logistics Liability Partnership Act
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Correct Answer: B [Limited Liability Partnership Act]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Corporate affairs (MCA) has proposed to decriminalise some compoundable offences under the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act.
In the draft proposal, the Ministry has listed as many as 20 sections of the LLP Act and sought public comments and stakeholder consultations. It includes change of designated partners, maintaining books of accounts etc. Certain minor, procedural or technical violations which does not involve any harm to public interest are to be decriminalized.
36. Which organisation has received a patent for its Liquid Cooling and Heating Garment (LCHG)?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation
[C] Indian Navy
[D] Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Space Research Organisation]
Notes:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has received a patent for its Liquid Cooling and Heating Garment (LCHG).
The special garment is made up of bio-compatible fabrics and a system for circulating temperature controlling fluid into and out of the garments. This would provide a comfortable temperature to the astronauts wearing it in space. The garments can also be used in other military applications, fire-fighting and in extreme environments in industrial areas.
37. When is the ‘World Music Day’ celebrated across the world?
[A] June 20
[B] June 21
[C] June 22
[D] June 24
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Correct Answer: B [June 21]
Notes:
World Music Day is celebrated on June 21, to promote peace and spread positivity through music. The event is also popularly called as ‘Fete de la Musique’.
This special day was a music festival, which began in France in 1982. French Minister of Culture Jack Lang proposed the idea of the celebration of Music Day in the year 1981. Every year, on this day, amateur and professional musicians are encouraged to showcase their work.
38. Which Indian has won the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade?
[A] Amartya Sen
[B] Raghuram Rajan
[C] Urjit Patel
[D] Manmohan Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Amartya Sen]
Notes:
Veteran Indian economist and Nobel-laureate Amartya Sen has won the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.
The 86-year-old economist has been named for the award for his decades-long work on global justice and social inequality. The German Publishers and Booksellers Association, Börsenverein constituted the award. The association also mentioned Amartya Sen’s three significant concepts: ‘Human Development Index’, the ‘capabilities approach’ and the notion of ‘missing women’.
39. Which country has suspended H-1B, H-2B, J, and L non-immigrant Visa programs?
[A] China
[B] United States
[C] Russia
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The United States President Donald Trump has recently suspended H-1B, H-2B, J, L and other temporary work permits.
The suspension will be effective till December 31, as per the recent announcement from the White House. The President announced that the entry of additional workers through these temporary Visa programs presents a threat to employment opportunities for Americans affected by the economic damages caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
40. Which Indian enterprise has been given the contract to develop a 500 MW Solar Park in the Republic of Mali?
[A] NTPC
[B] ONGC
[C] Power Grid Corporation
[D] GAIL
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Correct Answer: A [NTPC ]
Notes:
Republic of Mali, a country in West Africa, has awarded Project Management Consultancy contract to NTPC, for development of 500 MW Solar Park.
The contract has been provided at an event hosted by International Solar Alliance (ISA) in the Ministry of Renewable Energy, New Delhi. NTPC is a central Public Sector Unit under the Ministry of Power. In the year 2019, ISA authorized NTPC as a Project Management Consultant. Earlier the Republic of Togo partnered with NTPC for development of 285 MW Solar Park in Togo.