Current Affairs Quiz - November, 2020
21. Which state has announced to withdraw general consent to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: C [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab has become the latest state to withdraw general consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate cases.
After this resolution, the CBI has to seek permission from the state government to probe every case. As per the related act, all states except Delhi and the Union Territories have the discretion to give their consent to the CBI to probe in the state.
22. ‘Internal Market Bill’, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with which country?
[A] United States
[B] Russia
[C] United Kingdom
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The Internal Market Bill is designed to protect the trade between Britain’s four nations after the process of Brexit.
Recently, the House of Lords voted against the clauses in the bill which would allow the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to breach Britain’s EU exit treaty. This is seen as a defeat to the ruling Conservative Party in the upper chamber.
23. Post-devolution revenue deficit grant of Rs.6157 crore has been released by the central government for how many states?
[A] Five
[B] Ten
[C] Twelve
[D] Fourteen
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Correct Answer: D [Fourteen]
Notes:
The Government of India has released Rs 6,157 crore as post-devolution revenue deficit grant to 14 states. This has been done as per the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission.
The 14 states are Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
24. Typhoon ‘Vamco’ is expected to hit which country?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] United States of America
[D] Philippines
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Correct Answer: D [Philippines]
Notes:
Typhoon Vamco is expected to hit the eastern coasts of Philippines. Hence, the state authorities have ordered thousands of residents in eastern coastal communities to evacuate the area and move to safe shelters.
This cyclone is the 21st tropical cyclone of this year in Philippines.
25. What is the name of the campaign launched by Union Ministry of Textiles, for Diwali 2020?
[A] #Local4Vocal
[B] #India2celebrate
[C] #Local4Diwali
[D] #BuyIndian
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Correct Answer: C [#Local4Diwali]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Textiles has launched a campaign named #Local4Diwali. This campaign appeals the people to extend support for local textile and handicraft business.
The Union Minister of Textiles has requested people to take a picture of favourite article and tag the person from whom it was purchased.
26. India has gifted 20 fully trained military horses to which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Thailand
[C] Jordan
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: D [Bangladesh]
Notes:
India has recently gifted 20 fully trained military horses and 10 mine detection dogs to the Bangladesh Army. These animals have been trained by Remount and Veterinary Corps of the Indian Army.
Army dogs are extremely useful in mine detection and contraband items. The gifting is seen as a good will gesture to improve the diplomatic ties between the two countries.
27. Which organisation will organise the “Bharat Darshan–Dakshin Bharat Yatra”?
[A] IRCTC
[B] NHAI
[C] Air India
[D] Make My Trip
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Correct Answer: A [IRCTC]
Notes:
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to organise ‘Bharat Darshan–Dakshin Bharat Yatra’. It would be launched from Hyderabad and Secunderabad from December 12 to December 18.
The theme of the yatra is “Show India to Indians”. It would cover Sri Rangam (Ranganathaswamy temple), Brihadeeswara temple at Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Madurai Meenakshi Temple and Kanyakumari.
28. Which authority has approved the draft of Banking Regulations in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC)?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] International Financial Services Centres Authority
[C] Securities and Exchange Board of India
[D] Indian Banking Association
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Correct Answer: B [International Financial Services Centres Authority]
Notes:
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has approved the draft of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (Banking) Regulations, 2020. This was enable setting up of banking units in the International Financial Services Centre.
The regulation would be notified by the Government of India soon, which will contain what kind of banking activities that would be permitted in the IFSC.
29. After WhatsApp, which social media platform introduced disappearing feature of message?
[A] Facebook Messenger
[B] Twitter
[C] Snapchat
[D] Telegram
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Correct Answer: A [Facebook Messenger]
Notes:
Facebook has recently announced to launch the feature of ‘Vanishing messages’ in its Messenger platform.
A similar feature of disappearing messages was first introduced in WhatsApp. Under the new mode, the messages would disappear once the receiver read it in their chat and closed the window. The feature has to be activated in both the sender and the receiver.
30. China has passed a law allowing disqualification of “unpatriotic” elected members of parliament, in which autonomous region?
[A] Tibet
[B] Yunnan
[C] Hong Kong
[D] Taiwan
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Correct Answer: C [Hong Kong]
Notes:
Recently, a law has been passed by China’s legislature that allows it to disqualify “unpatriotic” opposition members in Hong Kong’s parliament, despite being elected by the people.
Four Pro-Democratic law makers have been ousted from the Hong Kong’s parliament on security grounds. Britain has condemned China for this act and has accused China of breaking its international treaty obligations.
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