1. Which country has announced plans to distribute 150 million rapid Covid-19 test kits?
[A] UK
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
The President of United States of America Donald Trump has announced its plans to distribute 150 million “15 minute” rapid Covid-19 test kits in the coming weeks.
Out of these 50 million test kits would be used for most vulnerable communities of the country, like nursing homes, assisted living facilities etc.
2. 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.
3. Which technology company has launched a campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Google India has recently announced the launch of its nationwide campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’.
It aims to help support small businesses and enhance demand through customer support. It encourages people to buy locally and promote their favourite retailers by posting reviews. This new programme is based on feedback from Small and Medium Businesses.
4. Syeda Anwara Taimur, who recently passed away, was the only woman Chief Minister of which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
Assam’s first and only woman Chief Minister Syeda Anwara Taimur has recently passed away in Australia, at 84 years.
She held various important positions including the Education Minister before becoming the Chief Minister from 1980 to 1981. She was also nominated for a Rajya Sabha term in 1988. She served as MLA for four times during his 4 decade-long political career.
5. Which state has decided to give 30 % of the new Public Distribution System (PDS) shops to women?
[A] Kerala
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The state Government of Rajasthan has decided to give 30% of the new Public Distribution System (PDS) shops to women.
The decision has been taken by the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, to empower the women in the state. The state has also approved an additional budget of Rs.11 crore to “Sahyog Evam Uphar Yojna”, where financial assistance is provided to needy families for daughter’s marriage.
6. “Operation My Saheli” has been launched by which organization?
[A] DRDO
[B] Indian Railways
[C] ISRO
[D] Indian Army
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Correct Answer: B [Indian Railways]
Notes:
“Operation My Saheli” has been launched by the South Eastern Railway, to boost the safety of women passengers during their entire train journey. The operation protects women from originating point to destination.
In a pilot mode, the operation has been introduced in 3 trains namely trains Howrah-Yeshvantpur Duronto Special, Howrah- Ahmedabad Special and Howrah-Mumbai special trains.
7. 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.
8. The RAISE 2020 global summit is being organized by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology along with which body?
[A] Department of science and technology
[B] Election Commission of India
[C] National Commission for Women
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: D [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
RAISE 2020 – `Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Social Empowerment 2020’ would be organized jointly by Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and the national think tank NITI Aayog.
The event would be held from October 5 – 9, 2020 in a virtual mode. Prime Minister Narendra Modi would inaugurate the summit.
9. Madhabi Puri Buch, who was seen in news, is the first woman Whole-time member of which organisation?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] IRDAI
[D] PFRDA
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Correct Answer: B [SEBI]
Notes:
Madhabi Puri Buch is the first woman Whole-time member (WTM) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
She is also the first from the private sector to be appointed a SEBI Board member. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has recently approved the extension of her appointment as WTM for one year beginning October 4, 2020.
10. Which organisation successfully tested ‘Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo’ (SMART)?
[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO
[C] HAL
[D] BEL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a system of Supersonic missile-assisted release of torpedo called SMART.
The lightweight anti-submarine torpedo has been tested from the Wheeler Island in Odisha. This system is to be deployed for anti-submarine warfare operations far beyond the torpedo range. All the mission objectives were met during the test.