11. What is the name of the typhoon that has hit Japan and is approaching South Korea?
[A] Haishen
[B] Sinlaku
[C] Hagupit
[D] Bavi
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Correct Answer: A [Haishen]
Notes:
As per the Japan Meteorological Agency, the typhoon Haishen hit Japan and released fierce winds and rains.
Haishen means Sea God in Chinese and the typhoon unleashed winds of speed over 180 kilometers per hour and damaged some parts of Okinawa, Kyushu island. The typhoon is estimated to approach some regions of South Korea.
12. The first-ever Cannabis medicine project is to be set up in which state/UT?
[A] Lakshadweep
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Sikkim
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
As per the news from the Prime Minister’s Office, the first-ever cannabis medicine project will be set up at Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) in Jammu.
This project will be the first major foreign investment in Jammu and Kashmir after it became a Union Territory (UT). It will be established in collaboration with Canada. The medicine prepared from Cannabis are used to produce pain-relief medicine.
13. 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.
14. Which organisation is to provide USD 500 million for Delhi-Meerut RRTS Corridor?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] World Bank
[C] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
[D] BRICS Bank
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Correct Answer: A [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has recently signed a USD 500 million loan, to build the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
This is the first tranche of a total USD 1 billion facility extended to construct the modern, high-speed 82-kilometer RRTS corridor in India’s national capital region (NCR). A total of three priority rail corridors planned under the NCR Regional Plan 2021, to connect Delhi to other cities.
15. Which financial institution extended USD 82 million loan for Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project?
[A] ADB
[B] NDB
[C] World Bank
[D] AIIB
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Correct Answer: C [World Bank]
Notes:
A loan agreement for $82 million has been signed between the Government of India, the Government of Himachal Pradesh and the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development).
The loan would be used for implementation of Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project. The world bank loan is given for a term of 15 years including a grace period of 5 years.
16. Patrika Gate, that was seen in news recently, is located in which city?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Jaipur
[C] Bhopal
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: B [Jaipur]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated the Patrika Gate in Jaipur through video conference.
This Iconic Gate has been built by the Patrika Group of Newspapers in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister Modi also released two books written by the Group Chairman during the virtual event. This cultural monument is expected to boost tourism in the region.
17. At what rate, the Funds sent abroad would be subjected to Tax Collection at Source (TCS), from October 1, 2020.
[A] 2%
[B] 5%
[C] 10%
[D] 20%
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Correct Answer: B [5%]
Notes:
Funds above Rs.7,00,000 sent abroad under RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme would be subjected to 5% Tax Collection at Source.
This is under the Finance Act 2020 and would come in to force from 1st October 2020. On payments above Rs.700,000, the TCS will apply on the amount above this threshold. The TCS is not applicable for buying a tour package.
18. Which country has revoked the Visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students recently?
[A] Italy
[B] India
[C] USA
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
The United States of America (USA) has recently revoked the Visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students and researchers.
The move is under the directions of the US President Donald Trump in May 2020. The proclamation is aimed at Chinese nationals who are suspected to have ties with Chinese military. In this regard, China has accused US of racial discrimination.
19. What is the name of the social activist and Arya Samaj Leader who has passed away recently?
[A] Swami Agnivesh
[B] Narendra Kumar Swain
[C] Govind Swarup
[D] Kesavananda Bharati
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Agnivesh]
Notes:
Veteran Social activist and former Haryana MLA Swami Agnivesh has recently passed away in Delhi, after he was suffering from liver cirrhosis.
Swami Agnivesh was considered as a revolutionary leader of Arya Samaj and had led a campaign against bonded labour and female foeticide. He was also an advocate for the dialogue between religions.
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.