11. The President of India has conferred the National Award to how many teachers in a first virtual ceremony?
[A] 7
[B] 27
[C] 47
[D] 87
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Correct Answer: C [47]
Notes:
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind has conferred the National Award to teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, which is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.
As many as 47 educators across the country were conferred with the prestigious award for their selfless contribution for promoting education. Around 40 percent of the winners were women and this is the first time the event is held virtually.
12. Which regulating entity has released revised Priority Sector Lending guidelines recently?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] SIDBI
[C] RBI
[D] NABARD
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Correct Answer: C [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has released revised guidelines for Priority sector lending (PSL). This has been done to achieve better credit penetration in the country.
The new guidelines have mechanism to enhance flow of credit to credit deficient areas. Also, under the new prevision bank finance to start-ups up to Rs.50 crore can be considered as Priority Sector Advance.
13. Which country has appointed the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as a Trade advisor?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] India
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
United Kingdom has named the Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott as a trade adviser. He headed Australia from 2013 to 2015.
Along with the 62-year old former Prime Minister, Former member of the European Parliament, is to become Adviser to Britain’s Board of Trade. However, there were allegations that Tony Abbott was not suitable for the job due to his conservative social views.
14. The Vice President of India has suggested to include which food product in Mid-day Meal scheme?
[A] Milk
[B] Egg
[C] Meat
[D] Fruits
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Correct Answer: A [Milk]
Notes:
The Vice President has recently suggested to include Milk as a part of the Mid-day Meal scheme, in break fast or meal, to improve the nutritional levels of children.
The Vice President earlier discussed this proposal with the Union Minister for Women and Child Development in this regard. He also said that the Central Government would recommend to all states to include Milk.
15. The annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum is to be held in which country, in the month of October?
[A] Philippines
[B] Vietnam
[C] India
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [Vietnam]
Notes:
The third annual Indo-Pacific Business Forum is to be held in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam on October 28 and 29, 2020.
The United States Government will sponsor the forum, in collaboration with the Government of Vietnam, the US-ASEAN Business Council and others trade associations. The main focus will be on Infrastructure, Digital economy, Market connectivity, health and economic recovery.
16. The programme named ‘Khadi Agarbatti AatmaNirbhar Mission’ is implemented by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Education
[B] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Labour
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of MSME]
Notes:
The programme named ‘Khadi Agarbatti Aatmanirbhar Mission’ is implemented by the Union MSME Ministry. The programme is aimed at creating employment for the unemployed and migrant workers give handholding artisans and support the local agarbatti industry.
To make India self-reliant in this sector, the total size of the programme, has been increased to more than ₹55 crore. This includes immediate support to 1,500 artisans and development of two centres of Excellence costing at ₹2.20 crore.
17. ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ is an Anti-Dengue campaign organised in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Around two crore people in Delhi are to collaborate to participate in the ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ Anti-Dengue campaign.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the 10-week campaign that aims to create awareness on vector-borne diseases. It urges the people to inspect their houses for any signs of stagnant clean water and to drain it. Last year, Delhi launched a similar campaign.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.