11. Which Indian state has topped the Ease of Doing Business Ranking for this year?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Ease of Doing Business Rankings for Indian stated has been released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with World Bank.
The ranking is based on implementation of “Business Reforms Action Plan”. Andhra Pradesh has topped the list followed by UP and Telangana.
12. Which institute is to set up new Centres for Skilling and Technical Support in Bhagalpur and Varanasi?
[A] Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology
[B] Institute of Pesticides Formulation Technology
[C] CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute
[D] CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI)
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Correct Answer: A [Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology]
Notes:
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET) is to establish two new Centres for skilling and technical support at Bhagalpur and Varanasi.
CIPET is an autonomous research and training institution under the Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry. Around 1,000 youths will be trained in each centre every year through Diploma and Skill development programmes for employment in petrochemicals and allied industries.
13. What is the name of the program to be attended by the Prime Minister of India, with Street Vendors from Madhya Pradesh?
[A] SVanidhi Samvaad
[B] SVanidhi Speaks
[C] SVanidhi Ki Baat
[D] SVanidhi Virtual
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Correct Answer: A [SVanidhi Samvaad]
Notes:
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is set to hold a programme named ‘SVanidhi Samvaad’ with street vendors from Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan will also participate in the program through video conferencing. Prime Minister is to interact with three beneficiaries from the state through virtual mode. 4.5 lakh street vendors of Madhya Pradesh registered in the PM SVANidhi scheme.
14. 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.
15. Which state has launched the scheme named YSR Sampoorna Poshana?
[A] Telangana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a scheme named YSR Sampoorna Poshana.
The scheme will be implemented in Anganwadi centres to provide supplementary nutrition to newborn babies, including pregnant women suffering from anaemia. Under the scheme, hot milk, rice, pulses, vegetables, and eggs would be distributed to pregnant and postpartum women for 25 days a month.
16. What is the name of the new platform launched by the Prime Minister, for managing Livestock?
[A] e-Gopala App
[B] e- Livestock App
[C] e-Gau mata App
[D] e-Animal Info
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Correct Answer: A [e-Gopala App]
Notes:
The Prime Minister is to launch a new platform for managing Livestock named as e-Gopala App, which will serve as a breed improvement marketplace.
The portal also aims to provide information on managing livestock including buying and selling of germplasm of livestock. It also ensures Quality breeding services for livestock, Animal nutrition and traditional medical treatment. It also sends alerts to remind vaccination and calving.
17. US- based Aerospace company Northrop Grumman has named its Spacecraft after which Indian-origin astronaut?
[A] Rakesh Sharma
[B] Kalpana Chawla
[C] Sunita Williams
[D] Laurel Clark
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Correct Answer: B [Kalpana Chawla]
Notes:
The US-based Aerospace and Defence company Northrop Grumman has named its spacecraft named after Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian descent to go to space.
The company’s next space station resupply ship, which is a NG-14 Cygnus spacecraft has been named as ‘S.S. Kalpana Chawla’. The company has a tradition of naming each of its Cygnus ship after an individual achiever in Human spaceflight.
18. Which social-media platform has launched a search prompt named ‘ThereIsHelp’, to prevent suicide?
[A] Facebook
[B] TikTok
[C] Twitter
[D] WeChat
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Correct Answer: C [Twitter]
Notes:
Social media major Twitter India has recently launched a dedicated search prompt for resources on mental health and suicide prevention.
This initiative has been launched on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day. The search prompt #ThereIsHelp has been launched in association with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).
19. Which rating agency has stated that Indian economy would contract by 9% in FY 2020-21?
[A] CARE
[B] S&P
[C] CRISIL
[D] FITCH
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Correct Answer: C [CRISIL]
Notes:
As per the credit rating agency CRISIL, Indian economy will contract by 9 per cent in 2020-21 on account of COVID 19 pandemic.
The agency has stated that the infection is yet to peak and the financial assistance provided by the Government is not sufficient. Earlier in May 2020, Crisil had estimated the economy to contract by 5 per cent
20. Which Indian state has been ranked as the best performer in the States’ Start-up Ranking Framework 2019 of DPIIT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently released the States’ Start-up Ranking Framework 2019.
As per the ranking, Gujarat has been named as the best performer among states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands has been named as the best performer in the category of Union Territory. Karnataka and Kerala emerged as the Top performers. The framework is based on 7 broad reform areas.