Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2020
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41. Which technology company has added ‘Fact-Checked’ labels for search images, to curb misinformation?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Apple
[D] Mozilla
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Technology major Google has announced that it has introduced a new feature called Fact-Checked’ labels for search images, to curb misinformation.
It will identify misleading photos in its specific search tool for images with the label. These fact-checking labels have been already used in its main search results and on video-streaming site YouTube. IT has now extended to images as well.
42. What is the corpus of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), approved to be set up?
[A] Rs 5000 crore
[B] Rs 10000 crore
[C] Rs 15000 crore
[D] Rs 20000 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 15000 crore]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF).
The corpus of the fund is Rs. 15000 crore and would incentivise the investments in establishment of infrastructure for dairy and meat processing. The eligible beneficiaries under the Scheme are Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), MSMEs, Private Companies among others. The Government will provide 3% interest subvention to eligible beneficiaries.
43. Which international organisation has launched the “Alliance for Poverty Eradication”, amid COVID-19 pandemic?
[A] G-20
[B] United Nations
[C] World Bank
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations]
Notes:
The United Nations has launched the “Alliance for Poverty Eradication”. India has recently become a founding member of the Alliance.
The President of the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly Tijjani Muhammad-Bande announced the alliance in an informal meeting. He will formally launch the ‘Alliance for Poverty Eradication’ on June 30, which aims to provide a platform for member states to boost global economy after the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
44. Which Indian state/UT is set to conduct serological survey jointly with National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Delhi
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
As per the recent announcement from the Home Ministry, serological survey will be carried out in Delhi.
The national capital has seen a huge spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases. The serological survey will be carried out jointly by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Delhi Government. Training on using Aarogya Setu & Itihaas apps will be given by NCDC trainers to the district teams.
45. Which Indian state has launched ‘Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar’ scheme?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tripura
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Tripura]
Notes:
The state government of Tripura has recently launched a new scheme called ‘Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar’ scheme.
The scheme aims to combat infant and maternal mortality and malnutrition, by providing nutrition kits to pregnant and lactating women. The government also announced that pregnant women would be tested four times in nearby Primary Health Centers (PHC) and be given a nutrition kit after each test.
46. What is the name of the indigenous anti-torpedo decoy system, that has been induced by the Indian Navy?
[A] Maareech
[B] Raavan
[C] Abhimanyu
[D] Laxman
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Correct Answer: A [Maareech]
Notes:
The Indian Navy has recently inducted an advanced anti-torpedo decoy system called ‘Maareech’, that has been designed and developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
The decoy system is capable of being fired from all frontline ships and it is capable of detecting and neutralizing incoming torpedo. As per the Navy, the prototype has successfully completed all evaluation trials. Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited, would undertake the production of this decoy system.
47. Which sport’s governing body has approved USD 1.5 billion worth Covid-19 Relief Plan, to support its community?
[A] Football
[B] Cricket
[C] Basketball
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: A [Football]
Notes:
The ruling council of FIFA, the highest governing body of football, has unanimously approved the Covid-19 Relief Plan worth USD 1.5 billion.
To help the football community across the world, the plan has been launched, which aims to provide one million dollars grant to each of the 211 member associations. A lumpsum of USD 500,000 is to be provided for supporting women’s football.
48. Which Indian institution developed an intensive care unit (ICU) grade ventilator under the name of ‘Project Praana’?
[A] Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
[B] AIIMS
[C] IIT- Delhi
[D] IIT- Guwahati
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Institute of Science (IISc)]
Notes:
A team of engineers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) had developed an intensive care unit (ICU) grade ventilator under the name of ‘Project Praana’.
Recently, the team has successfully completed the prototyping of the ventilator, which is now in the process of being commercialised. The affordable ventilator uses only components made in India or components which are easily available in the domestic markets. The team developed the ventilator in a record 35 days.
49. Zoox, that was recently acquired by Amazon, is a start-up firm related to which field?
[A] Self-driving Car
[B] Aerial Transport
[C] Social Media
[D] Ride Hailing service
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Correct Answer: A [Self-driving Car]
Notes:
Amazon has recently acquired the Self-driving Car start-up firm Zoox, in a deal estimated to be worth over USD 1 billion.
Zoox is an American company, which employs more than 1000 persons and was also developing an electric self-driving vehicle. As per sources, this is Amazon’s biggest investment so far in self-driving car technology. This is also one of its biggest purchases ever. The technology is expected to be deployed in automated delivery projects of Amazon.
50. A community centre called “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” is being constructed in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has laid the foundation stone for “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” at Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.
The centre is being constructed with the cost of Rs 92 crore by Union Minority Affairs Ministry under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karykram (PMJVK). This community centre will be utilized for various socio-economic-cultural activities, skill development training and relief activities.
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