1. Which organisation has announced to make available to 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for Covid-19?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WHO
[C] UNESCO
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organization has announced that the body along with its leading partners to make available 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for Covid-19.
The programme aims to help lower and middle-income countries in bridging the gap in testing process, though they are not funded. ‘WHO’ aims to provide the rapid diagnostic tests at five US Dollars apiece.
2. NITI Aayog signed SoI with the embassy of which country on ‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’?
[A] Germany
[B] Finland
[C] The Netherlands
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: C [The Netherlands]
Notes:
NITI Aayog and the Embassy of the Netherlands, New Delhi recently signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) on ‘Decarbonization and Energy Transition Agenda’.
Under this partnership, NITI Aayog and the Dutch Embassy aim to create innovative technological solutions to accommodate cleaner energy. It also aims to lower the net carbon footprint, to promote bio-energy technologies among others.
3. Which country announced to impose a gradual ban on using wild animals in circuses?
[A] Russia
[B] United States
[C] France
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
The Environment Minister of France has announced that it would impose a gradual ban on using wild animals including bears, tigers, lions and elephants in circuses.
It also includes the ban on keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks and raising mink on fur farms. However, the ban does not apply to wild animals in other permanent shows and in zoos.
4. Which organization has been selected as co runner up of USA’s Citizen Diplomacy Award?
[A] Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
[B] Tata Foundation
[C] Reliance Foundation
[D] Sehgal Foundation
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Correct Answer: D [Sehgal Foundation]
Notes:
India’s Sehgal Foundation has emerged as a co-runner up of the USA’s “Citizen Diplomacy Award”. The institution has been selected for its human rights and women empowerment work in rural India.
The Department of States – Bureau of Global Public Affairs of USA, launched the Citizen Diplomacy Award in 2017 to recognize significant contributions by citizens and organizations to deepen USA’s foreign policy around the world.
5. Which decade is named as the “Decade of Healthy Ageing”, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO)?
[A] 2018-2028
[B] 2020-2030
[C] 2021-2031
[D] 2022-2032
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Correct Answer: B [2020-2030]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020-2030 as the “Decade of Healthy Ageing”. International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 every year.
United Nations designated this day to focus on the well-being and special needs of the elderly people. The UN theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2020 is “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?”.
6. What is the name of the global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers to be conducted in October 2020?
[A] VAIBHAV
[B] ASPIRE
[C] ACCUMEN
[D] SPARK
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Correct Answer: A [VAIBHAV]
Notes:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit on October 2.
The summit is a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians. It is to be organised from October 2 to October 31. The summit creates a single platform for Science and Technology (S&T) related discussions.
7. Which department of the Union Government has organized “Shramdan” drive, to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti?
[A] Department of Financial Services
[B] Department of Justice
[C] Department of Science and Technology
[D] Department of Fertilizers
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Correct Answer: B [Department of Justice]
Notes:
In order to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, “Shramdan” drive was organized by the Department of Justice, Government of India at New Delhi on 2nd October, 2020.
During the event, all the officers and staff members of Department of Justice participated in a cleanliness drive to clean the office premises.
8. The E Way Bill is implemented under the aegis of which body?
[A] Central Board of Direct Taxes
[B] Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
[C] Enforcement Directorate
[D] Finance Commission
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Correct Answer: B [Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs]
Notes:
The E Way bill system is being implemented by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). It is an Electronic Way bill for movement of goods to be generated on the eWay Bill Portal. A GST registered person cannot transport goods more than Rs.50,000 without an e way bill.
Finance Secretary Dr Ajay Bhushan Pandey has recently stated that more than 5.74 crore e-way bills have been generated in the month of September 2020 which is seen as a sign of revival of business activities in the country.
9. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Committee of Directors (CoD) to run which bank?
[A] Yes Bank
[B] Dhanlaxmi Bank
[C] PMC Bank
[D] Lakshmi Vilas Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Dhanlaxmi Bank]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Committee of Directors (CoD) to run Dhanlaxmi Bank.
RBI is said to have approved a three-member interim committee of directors, headed by G Subramonia Iyer, to run the bank. Earlier, the shareholders voted out the bank’s MD and CEO Sunil Gurbaxani.
10. ‘Bongosagar’ is a Military Exercise between India and which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Madagascar
[C] Bangladesh
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bongosagar is the bilateral naval exercise between India and Bangladesh. The second edition of the exercise was held in Northern Bay of Bengal.
Indian Navy ships Kiltan, Khukri and Bangladesh Navy Ships participated in surface warfare drills and other operations. This exercise will be followed by the third edition of India Bangladesh Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT).
