11. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a high-level meet with his counterpart of which country, on the side-lines of SCO meeting?
[A] Pakistan
[B] China
[C] United States
[D] Iran
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
The Union Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh attended the country’s first high-level political meet with China amid prevalent border tensions.
This meet has been organised on the side-lines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in the Russian capital Moscow. As per media reports, the Chinese side initiated the meeting attended by the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe.
12. What is the name of the petitioner in the landmark SC judgement on basic structure of the Constitution, who has recently passed away?
[A] Kesavananda Bharati
[B] Narendra Kumar Swain
[C] S Mohinder
[D] Ramkrishna Baba Patil
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Correct Answer: A [Kesavananda Bharati]
Notes:
Kesavananda Bharati, who was a petitioner of the landmark Supreme Court judgement on basic structure of the Constitution in 1973, has recently passed away.
He was the head of a Mutt at Kasaragod in Kerala, and had moved the Supreme Court challenging the Kerala government’s land reforms Act of 1969. Supreme Court ruled that the basic structure of the Constitution is unbreakable and cannot be amended by Parliament.
13. What is the name of the new brand identity of Vodafone Idea?
[A] Id-fone
[B] Voidea
[C] VI
[D] Mi
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Correct Answer: C [VI]
Notes:
The Vodafone Idea Limited has revealed its new integrated brand identity “VI” (read as ‘We’), using just the initials of both Vodafone and Idea.
The new brand name has been launched after 2 years since the merger of Vodafone and Idea took place. The company has also revealed a reward programme named ‘Happy Surprises’. The Supreme Court has given telecom companies 10 years to pay adjusted gross revenue dues (AGR) dues.
14. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has launched a new Logo of which Government scheme?
[A] National Bamboo Mission
[B] National Bee-keeping Mission
[C] National Horticulture Mission
[D] National Animal Husbandry Mission
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Correct Answer: A [National Bamboo Mission]
Notes:
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has recently inaugurated 22 bamboo clusters in 9 States viz. Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttarakhand and Karnataka.
He also unveiled a logo for the National Bamboo Mission, selected through a contest conducted. The yellow-green logo showcases a bamboo culm with half an industrial wheel and half farmers.
15. Which rating agency estimated that that the annual GDP growth of India would contract by 10.5 per cent?
[A] Fitch Ratings
[B] S & P
[C] CRISIL
[D] ICRA
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Correct Answer: A [Fitch Ratings]
Notes:
As per the recent statement of the Fitch Ratings, the annual GDP growth of India is projected to contract more than 10.5 per cent.
Earlier, it had estimated that the GDP Growth would contract by 5 per cent in its June Global Economic Outlook (GEO). In its recent GEO, it has also highlighted that the Global Economy is projected to fall less than projected level.
16. The first batch of Rafael Fighter Jets are to be inducted into which squadron of IAF?
[A] Squadron 4 – Tigers
[B] Squadron 6 – Cobras
[C] Squadron 17 – Golden Arrows
[D] Squadron 52 – Dragons
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Correct Answer: C [Squadron 17 – Golden Arrows]
Notes:
The formal ceremony to induct 5 Rafale fighter aircrafts to Indian Air Force is scheduled to be held at Ambala airbase in Haryana on September 10.
The aircrafts are to be inducted into the No.17 Squadron of IAF also known as “Golden Arrows”. French Defence Minister Florence Parly is expected to take part in the induction ceremony.
17. Silver Lake is to invest around Rs 7500 crore in which India retail Giant?
[A] D-Mart
[B] Reliance Retail
[C] Future Retail
[D] Shoppers Stop
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Correct Answer: B [Reliance Retail]
Notes:
American private equity firm Silver Lake is to invest around Rs 7500 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL).
Through this, Silver Lake will acquire 1.75% equity stake in Reliance Retail. Earlier, the US-based firm announced a USD 1.35 billion investment in Jio Platforms and this is the second billion-dollar investment by Silver Lake in the subsidiary of Reliance Industries.
18. ARISE-ANIC is an initiative launched by which Indian organization?
[A] ISRO
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] DRDO
[D] Finance Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
In order to boost applied research and innovation in MSMEs and start-ups, the Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog has launched “ARISE ANIC”.
ANIC stands for “Atal New India Challenges” and ARISE stands for “Applied Research and Innovation for Small Enterprises”. The programme is to be driven by ISRO along with 4 ministries namely Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
19. Which Indian state has partnered with SIDBI to provide support to MSMEs in the state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan government to develop the MSME ecosystem in the state.
This is the initiative of the Department of Industries, Rajasthan to provide financial and technical support to MSMEs in the state. The state has also amended the MSME Act to promote industries and exempt businesses from permissions and inspections for three years.
20. As per a recent study, which Vitamin supplement could decrease Covid-19 admission rate in ICU?
[A] Vitamin B12
[B] Vitamin D
[C] Vitamin C
[D] Vitamin B6
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Correct Answer: B [Vitamin D]
Notes:
A new study published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has found that Vitamin D supplements can decrease the rate of ICU admissions due to Covid-19.
The vitamin is found to be stimulating immune responses against various diseases including the novel coronavirus. The study was conducted on 76 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 in Spain. The patients who received the supplement were discharged without complications.