1. ‘Cat Que’, that was seen in news recently, is a virus said to have emerged in which country?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] Kenya
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
As per the recent cautionary message from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a new virus named ‘Cat Que’ emerged in China.
This virus comes from Culex mosquitoes and pigs in China and Vietnam. As per ICMR, India also provides breeding climate to this species of Culex mosquitoes. This is published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR).
2. 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.
3. Which body has ordered to provide dry ration to all sex workers in the country without insisting on ration card?
[A] National Commission on Women
[B] Supreme Court of India
[C] National Administrative Tribunal
[D] National Human Rights Commission
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court of India]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India has ordered all the states and UTs to provide dry ration to all sex workers in the country.
The apex court has also insisted that the ration should be provided without insisting on ration card or any other identity proof. The top court has pronounced this order on observing the hardships faced by sex workers due to the COVID pandemic.
4. India is set to acquire 72,000 assault rifles from which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved capital acquisition proposals in Defence sector worth Rs.229 crore.
The proposals include acquisition of 72,000 assault rifles from the United States of America. These proposals include material acquisitions from both Indian and foreign players and is aligned with Atma Nirbhar Policy of Self Reliance.
5. Which company has proposed to invest Rs 3,675 crore in Retail arm of Reliance?
[A] Virgin Atlantic
[B] General Atlantic
[C] Pacific Atlantic
[D] Microsoft
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Correct Answer: B [General Atlantic]
Notes:
General Atlantic has proposed to invest Rs 3,675 crore in the Retail arm of Reliance.
With this investment, the company would get 0.84% stake in Reliance Retail Ventures. The fresh investment would value Reliance Retail Ventures at Rs.4.285 lakh crore. This is the second investment of General Atlantic in Reliance after its investment of Rs.6,598.38 crore in Jio.
6. Which country is to provide USD 1.9 million to support informal sector and micro enterprises in India?
[A] Japan
[B] United States
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The United States has committed USD 1.9 million to support vulnerable people in India including those involved in informal sector workers.
This financial assistance from US Agency for International Development (USAID) is provided by the American people to partners in India. This will support the Revive alliance, to address challenges caused by unemployment and income gaps faced by workers.
7. What is the name of the Online film festival organised by Films Division, to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti?
[A] Gandhi Filmotsav
[B] Father of Nation Utsav
[C] Mahatma Festival
[D] Learn about Mahatma
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Correct Answer: A [Gandhi Filmotsav]
Notes:
The Films Division has organized ‘Gandhi Filmotsav’, as a part of the final event of two years celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary.
The week-long online film festival was streamed on its Website and YouTube Channel. The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is celebrated on October 2 across the world. The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri is also celebrated on the same day.
8. Ministry of Defence has designated Alpha Design Technologies Limited for upgrading which defence system?
[A] Pinaka Artillery System
[B] Pechora surface to air systems
[C] Brahmos Missile System
[D] Navic System
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Correct Answer: B [Pechora surface to air systems]
Notes:
The Union Defence Ministry has designated Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) to upgrade the soviet era Pechora surface to air systems.
As per the Rs.591 crore contract, the firm would be upgrading 16 such systems. Alpha Design Technologies Limited is a Bengaluru based company that is specialized in defence electronics, avionics and space satellite systems.
9. The Global symposium ‘India PV EDGE 2020’ is organised by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Power
[B] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
[C] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[D] Ministry of Communication
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of New and Renewable Energy]
Notes:
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, NITI Aayog along with Invest India are organising a virtual global symposium ‘India PV EDGE 2020’.
The symposium includes sessions on ‘Modules and Production Equipment’ and ‘Supply Chain’ among others. Around 60 top Indian and global CEOs are expected to attend the event virtually.
10. ‘Housing For All — A Better Urban Future’ is the theme of which special day observed on October’s first Monday?
[A] World Home Day
[B] World Habitat Day
[C] World Shelter Day
[D] World Safe Livelihood Day
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Correct Answer: B [World Habitat Day]
Notes:
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day, to sensitise on the basic right to adequate shelter.
This year, the theme of the World Habitat Day 2020 is ‘Housing For All — A Better Urban Future’. World Habitat Day was first celebrated in 1986 with the theme ‘Shelter is My Right’ and was hosted by Nairobi.