Current Affairs Quiz-September, 2020

11. National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) works under the aegis of which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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12. What is the new Foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the Defence Sector through automatic approval?
[A] 25%
[B] 49%
[C] 74%
[D] 100%

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13. Which renowned Scientist is called the Father of Indian Radio Astronomy?
[A] Govind Swarup
[B] C S Seshadri
[C] M S Raghunathan
[D] V K Kapahi

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14. What may be the growth in India’s GDP in FY 2020-21, as per the recent estimates of Moody’s, after its earlier estimate of -4%?
[A] – 6.5%
[B] – 9.5%
[C] -11.5%
[D] -15%

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15. Which city plays host to the Conference on Afghan peace negotiations?
[A] Kabul
[B] Islamabad
[C] Doha
[D] Muscat

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16. Which development institution is to finance the 200-MW solar power project in Raghanesda Solar Park, Gujarat?
[A] ADB
[B] AIIB
[C] BRICS Bank
[D] World Bank

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17. What is India’s rank in the Economic Freedom Index 2020, released recently?
[A] 55
[B] 75
[C] 105
[D] 128

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18. Which body has issued guidelines to Banks regarding the appointment of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)?
[A] Finance Ministry
[B] SEBI
[C] CVC
[D] RBI

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19. Who has clinched the 2020 US Open women’s singles title?
[A] Naomi Osaka
[B] Serena Williams
[C] Victoria Azarenka
[D] Sofia Kenin

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20. Prime Minister of India has inaugurated three petroleum projects recently, located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Odisha

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