Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2020
41. Britain has signed its first bilateral trade agreement with which country, after Brexit?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] UAE
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
Britain has signed a free trade agreement with Japan recently. This is Britain’s first bilateral deal with another nation post Brexit.
As per the deal close to 99% of Britain’s exports to Japan would be tariff free. It is expected to increase trade between the two countries by 15.2 billion pounds.
42. Which Public Sector Company has been granted permission to use drones for inspection activities?
[A] ONGC
[B] Indian Oil Corporation Limited
[C] Oil India Limited
[D] NTPC Limited
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Correct Answer: D [NTPC Limited]
Notes:
NTPC Limited has been permitted to use Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or drones, for carrying out research and inspection activities. The permission has been granted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
NTPC would use drones at Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station, Madhya Pradesh, Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Plant, Madhya Pradesh, and Sipat Super Thermal Power Project, Chhattisgarh.
43. What is the new dead line for filing income tax returns for FY20 by individuals?
[A] December 15, 2020
[B] December 31, 2020
[C] January 15, 2021
[D] January 31, 2021
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Correct Answer: B [December 31, 2020]
Notes:
The Central Government has extended the due dates for filing income tax returns and tax audit reports for FY 20 to various classes of taxpayers.
As per the announcement, individuals who are not required to conduct a tax audit report can file their Income Tax for FY 20 up to 31st December 2020. The original due date of 31 July 2020 was earlier extended to 30 November 2020.
44. Which public sector unit has topped the Indian PSUs in the Forbes’ ‘World’s Best Employer 2020’ list?
[A] REC Ltd
[B] NTPC Ltd
[C] BEL
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [NTPC Ltd]
Notes:
Leading Public sector enterprise NTPC has topped the Indian PSUs in the ‘World’s Best Employer 2020’ list, published by Forbes.
NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited is engaged in the business of generation of electricity and allied activities. NTPC has introduced intensive digitisation and online training modules.
45. Which Indian state has recently banned bringing alcohols from other states?
[A] Kerala
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Recently, the state Government of Andhra Pradesh has imposed a ban on bringing in alcohol from other states. An order for enforcing the notification has been issued by the state.
This move by the Chief Minster is seen as a measure to reduce alcohol consumption in the state and to improve the quality of people’s life.
46. Recently Indian and Canadian researchers have found evidence of Dairy production in which civilization?
[A] Indus Valley Civilization
[B] Mesopotamia Civilization
[C] Egyptian civilization
[D] Roman civilization
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Correct Answer: A [Indus Valley Civilization]
Notes:
A team of researchers from India and Canada have discovered that Dairy production existed in Indus Valley civilization in 2500 BCE. This is the earliest known evidence of dairy production.
The results were based on chemical analysis of residue of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotada Bhadli, a rural area in Gujarat, which showed presence of Dairy lipids.
47. NISAR satellite, that was seen in news recently, is to be launched by India along with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] United States
[C] Japan
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is expected to be launched by 2022, as per the joint statement issued after the 2+2 strategic dialogue.
After the dialogue, India and the US have decided to share Space Situational Awareness Information. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will collaborate in launching the satellite.
48. Sardar Patel Zoological Park, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Gujarat
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated Sardar Patel Zoological Park known as Jungle Safari, in Kevadia, Narmada district of Gujarat.
The Zoological Park, also known as Jungle Safari, has been set up near the Statue of Unity. The Prime Minister also inaugurated Arogya Van at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat. It has around 400 species of plants and trees with rich medicinal values.
49. Which body is set to submit its report to the Indian President on November 9?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Finance Commission
[C] National Commission for Backward Classes
[D] National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
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Correct Answer: B [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The 15th Finance Commission (FFC) has announced that it is set to submit its report to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on 9 November, this year.
The report will have recommendations for next five years beginning the financial year 2021-22. The report may be tabled in the Parliament along with action taken report by the government, during the next budget session.
50. The Government has extended the Income tax exemption under leave travel concession (LTC) cash voucher scheme to which segment?
[A] Indian Diplomats
[B] Non-Resident Indians
[C] Non-Central Government Employees
[D] Foreign Nationals residing in India
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Correct Answer: C [Non-Central Government Employees]
Notes:
The Government of India has decided to extend the Income tax exemption available under leave travel concession (LTC) cash voucher scheme to non-central government employees also. This is aimed to boost the consumer spending.
Non-central government employees will include employees of state governments, public sector enterprises, banks and private sector.
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