Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2020
21. India’s first Dragonfly fossil was found in which state recently?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Jharkhand]
Notes:
A group of researchers of West Bengal have discovered India’s first dragonfly fossil at Latehar district of Jharkhand.
The researchers have stated that the fossil would be at least 2.5 million years old. The dragonfly is about 3cm long and has a wingspan of about 2.5cm. The fossil dates back to Permian era (300 million years ago).
22. Which financial institution has signed USD 270 million loan to strengthen Urban local bodies in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] AIIB
[B] ADB
[C] BRICS Bank
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [ADB]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India on Monday signed a USD 270 million loan to strengthen the urban local bodies in Madhya Pradesh.
The loan amount will be deployed to develop water supply and integrated storm-water and sewage management infrastructure. The Madhya Pradesh Urban Services Improvement Project was earlier approved in 2017 with a USD 275 million loan.
23. The Government has selected which company to connect 5,000 village Panchayats with satellite broadband under BharatNet project?
[A] Hughes Communications India
[B] Airtel Digital
[C] TATA Sky
[D] Zing Digital
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Correct Answer: A [Hughes Communications India]
Notes:
The Government has selected Hughes Communications India to connect 5,000 village panchayats with satellite broadband under BharatNet project by March 2021.
The 5000 Gram Panchayats are to be selected from the border and Naxal-affected states as well as in island territories. It also includes those located in north-eastern states and the Galwan Valley in Eastern Ladakh as well as in Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep.
24. Recently, the travel business group Cox & Kings has been classified as wilful defaulter by which bank?
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] Yes Bank
[D] HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: C [Yes Bank]
Notes:
Recently, Yes Bank has classified Cox & Kings group as wilful defaulters. Also, the Bank has classified Cox & Kings Financial Services, and a related entity named Ezeego One Travel and Tours as wilful defaulters.
Yes Bank has an outstanding exposure of Rs.519.44 crore to Cox & Kings, Rs.944.24 crore to Ezeego One Travel and Rs.398.37 crore to Cox & Kings Financial Services.
25. Shobha Naidu, who recently passed away, was associated with which profession?
[A] Poet
[B] Dancer
[C] Journalist
[D] Scientist
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Correct Answer: B [Dancer]
Notes:
Veteran Kuchipudi dancer Shobha Naidu from Andhra Pradesh has recently passed away at the age of 64, in Hyderabad.
The renowned dancer was awarded the civilian honour of Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2001 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 1991. She also served as the Principal for Kuchipudi Art Academy, Hyderabad.
26. In which state/UT, was the operation of first phase of International Institute of Advanced Virology (IIAV) inaugurated?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Kerala
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has recently inaugurated operations of the first phase of the International Institute of Advanced Virology.
It has been located at the Life Science Park at Thonakkal in Thiruvananthapuram. Renowned virologist, Dr Akhil Banerjee was appointed as the Head of the research Institute, which is currently under the Department of Science and Technology.
27. Where is the headquarters of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) located?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Gurugram
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: B [Mumbai]
Notes:
Television rating agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) announced to suspend audience estimates and ratings for news channels for the next three months.
The Parliamentary Panel on Information Technology has also suggested that the present method of data collection is outdated and should be replaced with newer technological innovations. BARC is a joint industry body headquartered at Mumbai.
28. “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” is a part of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation project, funded by which PSU?
[A] NTPC
[B] Coal India
[C] SAIL
[D] ONGC
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Correct Answer: B [Coal India]
Notes:
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan launched the second phase of “Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna” for the underprivileged Thalassemic patients.
This scheme is a part of the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) program which is funded by Coal India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It was launched in the year 2017 that aims to provide a one-time cure opportunity for Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Disease.
29. The webinar between India and Kazakhstan was organized by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Communication
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Defence]
Notes:
A webinar between India and Kazakhstan was held recently on the theme – “Make In India For The World, India – Kazakhstan Defence Cooperation: Webinar and Expo”.
The webinar was organized by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence through FICCI. This is a part of the webinar series organized by the Ministry with friendly nations with the aim to boost defence exports.
30. Which Union Ministry co-hosts the Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020?
[A] Ministry of Science & Technology
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science & Technology]
Notes:
The Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020 will be co-hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, the Indian Council of Medical Research and NITI Aayog.
The Grand Challenges Canada, the US Agency for International Development and Wellcome are also engaged in the meeting. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural function, on October 19.
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