1. Which Indian state has passed order for 7.5% reservation to government school students?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Telangana
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Tamil Nadu government has recently passed an order to provide 7.5% reservation in medical colleges to students from government schools who have cleared NEET.
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit has recently given his assent to the Bill. As per the bill, those who studied from the 6th standard to higher secondary schools in schools managed by the state government will be benefitted.
2. Which Armed force successfully test fired its anti-ship missile in the Bay of Bengal, from its Guided Missile Corvette INS Kora?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Navy]
Notes:
The Indian Navy has successfully test fired its anti-ship missile in the Bay of Bengal from its Guided Missile Corvette INS Kora.
The anti-ship missile was launched by its Missile Corvette INS Prabal, which hit the target with precise accuracy. The missile was launched as part of a mega drill involving several aircraft carriers, attack helicopters and other assets of the Navy.
3. Which draft bill has been recently released by the Union Shipping Ministry?
[A] Coastal Shipping Bill
[B] Aids to Navigation Bill
[C] Major Port Authorities Bill
[D] National Waterways Bill
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Correct Answer: A [Coastal Shipping Bill]
Notes:
The draft Coastal Shipping Bill, 2020 has been issued by the Union Ministry of Shipping. The draft has been left open for suggestions from the stakeholders and general public.
The draft bill is made available in the Shipping Ministry’s official website and would be available for suggestions till 6th November 2020.
4. The Government has extended the Income tax exemption under leave travel concession (LTC) cash voucher scheme to which segment?
[A] Indian Diplomats
[B] Non-Resident Indians
[C] Non-Central Government Employees
[D] Foreign Nationals residing in India
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Correct Answer: C [Non-Central Government Employees]
Notes:
The Government of India has decided to extend the Income tax exemption available under leave travel concession (LTC) cash voucher scheme to non-central government employees also. This is aimed to boost the consumer spending.
Non-central government employees will include employees of state governments, public sector enterprises, banks and private sector.
5. Which organisation has launched MSME Credit Health Index, along with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation?
[A] State Bank of India
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] Small Industries Development Bank of India
[D] TransUnion CIBIL
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Correct Answer: D [TransUnion CIBIL]
Notes:
TransUnion CIBIL in association with Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched the MSME Credit Health Index.
The index measures the growth and strength of the MSME sector in India. MSME Credit Health Index is built by TransUnion CIBIL using credit data furnished by lending institutions/ banks.
6. How much financial aid has been released by the Central Government to 15 states for air quality improvement?
[A] Rs.1000 crore
[B] Rs.2000 crore
[C] Rs.2200 crore
[D] Rs.2500 crore
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Correct Answer: C [Rs.2200 crore]
Notes:
Based on the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, the Central Government has released a financial aid of Rs.2200 crore to 15 states.
The aid would be used to improve the air quality in these states by undertaking capacity building measures. This is the first instalment of the grant towards air quality improvement.
7. Which Ministry has launched the “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has recently launched a challenge named “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”. It aims to develop and implement initiatives that would improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families.
It is a 3-year challenge that would be open for 100 Smart Cities, cities with population of more than 5 lakh and State/Union Territory capitals.
8. Who is the chairman of the committee constituted to review guidelines on Television Rating agencies in India?
[A] Atul Mishra
[B] Shashi Shekhar Vempati
[C] Injetti Srinivas
[D] Alok Verma
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Correct Answer: B [Shashi Shekhar Vempati]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has recently constituted a committee to review guidelines on Television Rating agencies in India. The committee would be chaired by Prasar Bharti CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati.
The committee has been constituted keeping in view the recent recommendations from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI and other technological advancements in the industry.
9. Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) is organized by Ministry of Finance along with which organisation?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Securities and Exchange Board of India
[C] National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
[D] India Infrastructure Finance Company
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Correct Answer: C [National Investment and Infrastructure Fund]
Notes:
The Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) is being organised by the Ministry of Finance and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Prime Minister will chair the Investor Roundtable conference, which will provide an opportunity to leading global investors and Indian business houses to discuss with policy makers.
10. Which state has recently become a part of the “Padhna Likhna Abhiyan” programme?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Bihar
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala has recently become a part of the “Padhna Likhna Abhiyan” programme and is ready to receive the central funds for literacy programmes, after ten years.
Padhna Likhna Abhiyan is the reading and writing campaign launched by the Central Government. IT aims to achieve the goal of complete literacy in the country by 2030.