1. Which technology major has announced to launch a virtual private networks (VPN) service for consumers?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Apple
[D] Amazon
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Alphabet Inc’s Google has recently announced that it is set to launch a virtual private networks (VPN) service for its consumers.
The VPN service would be available for its Google One cloud storage services. VPN is used by individuals in countries where access to certain sites and services have been banned by governments.
2. Which Indian state/ UT has approved over Rs 40 crore to provide insurance to lawyers?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Delhi
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Delhi]
Notes:
The Delhi Cabinet has approved over Rs 40 crore to provide medical insurance to lawyers, who are residents of the national capital.
Rs 5 lakh medical insurance and Rs 10 lakh life insurance are provided under the Chief Minister Advocates Welfare Scheme. A 13-member committee was set up headed by Rakesh Kumar Khanna, to recommend ways for utilisation of the fund for welfare of advocates.
3. 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.
4. As per the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020, what percentage of surveyed children had access to live online classes?
[A] 11
[B] 16
[C] 24
[D] 37
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Correct Answer: A [11]
Notes:
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2020 was recently released, by conducting a phone survey of 60,000-odd students across rural India.
As per the report, only 11 per cent of the surveyed children had access to live online classes. Only one-third of the surveyed children had access to online learning. The report reveals the digital inequality prevalent in the country.
5. What is the theme of the “Kevadia tourism circuit”, that has been recently inaugurated?
[A] Greatness
[B] Unity
[C] Honesty
[D] Integrity
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Correct Answer: B [Unity]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated 17 tourism projects around the Statue of Unity complex, at Kevadia in Narmada District, Gujarat.
Sardar Patel’s birthday is being celebrated as Ekta Divas. The Prime Minister inaugurated the projects on the same day, and the 17 tourism projects are called the “Kevadia tourism circuit” have been themed around “Unity”.
6. The Business Expectation Survey is conducted by which body?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Council for Applied Economic Research
[C] National Statistical Office
[D] Confederation of Indian Industries
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Correct Answer: B [National Council for Applied Economic Research]
Notes:
The Business Expectation Survey is conducted by National Council for Applied Economic Research (NACER). As per the report of the survey, the Business Confidence Index (BCI) in India rose to 65.5 in the second quarter of FY 20 after recording a sharp drop to 46.4 in the first quarter.
NCAER is a non-profit think tank of economics based at New Delhi. Nandan Nilekani is president of the governing body and Dr Shekhar Shah is current director general of NCAER.
7. The Department of Posts has released what product to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Department of Science and Technology?
[A] Commemorative Stamp
[B] Commemorative Coin
[C] Special Postal Cover
[D] New currency Note
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Correct Answer: C [Special Postal Cover]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Science and Technology Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State for Posts Sanjay Dhotre have released a Special Cover of Department of Posts.
The special postal cover was released in New Delhi, in order to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Department of Science and Technology.
8. Which organisation has launched ‘Go Electric’ campaign in Andhra Pradesh?
[A] Bureau of Energy Efficiency
[B] Bureau of Indian Standards
[C] Central Power Research Institute
[D] Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
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Correct Answer: A [Bureau of Energy Efficiency]
Notes:
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has launched the ‘Go Electric’ campaign in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The state government has nominated the Non-conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (NREDCAP), as the state nodal agency to set up charging stations. The state government has also planned to launch 400 charging stations in the state.
9. When is the ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ observed?
[A] November 4
[B] November 6
[C] November 8
[D] November 10
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Correct Answer: B [November 6]
Notes:
‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ is observed every year on November 6.
The UN General Assembly declared the observance of this day, in the year 2001. As per the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts are linked to the exploitation of natural resources.
10. Which body has asked the Government of India to regulate use of disinfectants on human beings?
[A] National Human Rights Commission
[B] National Health Authority
[C] Supreme Court of India
[D] Indian Medical Commission
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Correct Answer: C [Supreme Court of India]
Notes:
The apex court of India, the Supreme Court has asked the Government of India to issue directions within a month regarding or regulating the use of disinfection on humans, in disinfection tunnels.
The Supreme Court stated that though the Centre had issued advisory that spraying of disinfectant on human body is not recommended, no steps were not taken in this regard to prevent or regulate it.