41. What is the theme of the National Pharmacy Week (NPW) 2020?
[A] Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals
[B] Covid-19 Warriors
[C] Responsible Pharmacy
[D] Ethical Pharmacy
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Correct Answer: A [Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals]
Notes:
The 59th National Pharmacy Week (NPW) is celebrated throughout the country from November 16-22, 2020.
This year, the theme of the National Pharmacy Week (NPW) is “Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals”. The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) is the national professional body of pharmacists, which leads the celebrations.
42. India is to host which international summit in the year 2023, after a swap of Presidency with Indonesia?
[A] G 20
[B] SAARC
[C] BIMSTEC
[D] SCO
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Correct Answer: A [G 20]
Notes:
As per the G-20 Riyadh Summit Leaders Declaration, India is set to swap the Presidency of G-20 with Indonesia, to host the summit in the year 2023.
Initially, it was announced that India is set to host the G 20 summit in 2022, the 75th year of Independence. Now, Indonesia will assume G-20 presidency in 2022 as it would chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2023.
43. ATAL Faculty Development Programmes, which were launched by the Education Minister, are organised by which institution?
[A] AICTE
[B] UGC
[C] NASSCOM
[D] NCTE
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Correct Answer: A [AICTE]
Notes:
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated 46 online AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), organised by AICTE.
The programmes would be conducted in 22 Indian states, to train teachers of higher education institutions. Book of World Records, London has acknowledged the training of over one lakh people in 1000 programs under ‘FDP’, as a world record.
44. Which billionaire became the world’s second-richest person in November 2020?
[A] Bill Gates
[B] Elon Musk
[C] Jeff Bezos
[D] Warren Buffet
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Correct Answer: B [Elon Musk]
Notes:
The 49-year-old billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has become the world’s second-richest person, after passing Bill Gates.
The CEO of SpaceX recorded a net worth of USD 127.9 billion, by adding USD 100.3 billion to his net worth this year, which is the highest addition by anyone on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His increase in wealth is largely driven by Tesla, whose market value is approaching USD 500 billion.
45. India held virtual consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation matters, with which association?
[A] G-20
[B] ASEAN
[C] European Union
[D] BRICS
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Correct Answer: C [European Union]
Notes:
India and the European Union (EU) held the sixth round of consultations on disarmament and non-proliferation matters in a virtual format.
As per the statement issued by the Union External Affairs Ministry, the India and the EU exchanged developments in the area of nuclear, chemical, biological disarmament and non-proliferation. The consultations also focussed on outer space security issues, export control regimes among others.
46. The first Cow hospital of the North East India has been inaugurated in which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Assam
[C] Nagaland
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
A cow shelter based in Assam’s Dibrugarh named Shree Gopal Gaushala inaugurated Northeast’s first-ever cow hospital.
The hospital is called Surbhi Aarogyashala, is set up at a cost of Rs 17 lakhs. It is expected to provide services in a radius of 30 kilometers. Presently, there are over 350 cows in the shelter.
47. Which Film is India’s official entry for the Academy Awards?
[A] The Disciple
[B] Shakuntala Devi
[C] Jallikattu
[D] Chhapaak
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Correct Answer: C [Jallikattu]
Notes:
Malayalam film Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has been selected as India’s official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards, 2021.
It is also the third Malayalam film to be shortlisted for the Oscar Award. This film is based on writer S. Hareesh’s acclaimed story titled ‘Maoist’. As of now, only three Indian films Lagaan, Mother India and Salaam Bombay! have won the coveted award.
48. Which organisation was awarded the Platinum Partner Award in the newly instituted UMANG Awards?
[A] ESIC
[B] EPFO
[C] LIC
[D] GIC
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Correct Answer: B [EPFO]
Notes:
UMANG App has completed three years since its launch. On the occasion, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the newly instituted UMANG Awards.
The awards will be presented for Departments of Centre and States, based on average transactions in the past six months. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been conferred with Platinum Partner Award for registering more than 25 lakh transactions on UMANG App.
49. Which new type of Farmer Produce Organisation (FPO) of NAFED has been inaugurated by the Agricultural Minister?
[A] Bamboo FPO
[B] Honey FPO
[C] Silk FPO
[D] Rubber FPO
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Correct Answer: B [Honey FPO]
Notes:
The Honey FPO Programme of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited. (NAFED) has been inaugurated by Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar.
Beekeeping will be promoted as an occupation for unemployed women and tribal populations, through these Honey FPOs. A new Central Sector Scheme for Formation & Promotion of new 10,000 FPOs was launched and 2200 FPO clusters for 2020-21 are already allocated.
50. Which country is set to impose a new competition regime next year to curb dominance of Google and Facebook?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The United Kingdom is set to impose a new competition regime next year to prevent Google and Facebook from using their dominance on smaller firms.
The regime is set to be enforced by a unit within the Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Google and Facebook accounted for around 80% of 14 billion pounds spent in the country in 2019.