Current Affairs Quiz-September, 2020
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. The final stretch of phase 1 of which Metro service was inaugurated recently?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Kochi
[C] Mumbai
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Kochi]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Kochi Metro’s final stretch of the Phase-I covering Thykoodam to Petta which is 3 km long.
The inauguration was made virtually. With this, the phase-1 of Kochi Metro is complete at a cost of Rs.6218 crore. The inaugural function was presided by Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs.
15. 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.
16. What is the name of the new Scheme launched by the Prime Minister, related to Blue Revolution, with an investment of Rs 20050 Cr?
[A] PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
[B] PM Macha Sinchayee Yojana
[C] PM Krishi Sampoorna Yojana
[D] PM Kisan Sanrakshan Yojana
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Correct Answer: A [PM Matsya Sampada Yojana]
Notes:
Prime Minister digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which will be implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
The scheme aims to promote sustainable development of fisheries sector with an investment of Rs. 20,050 crores during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. This scheme was announced as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package, to combine the achievements of the Blue revolution.
17. 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.
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 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.
20. Which state has launched ‘Piggery Mission’ to reduce the import of pork?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya government has recently launched Piggery Mission with an outlay of Rs 200 Crore. The biggest piggery project aims to reduce the annual import of pork worth Rs 150 Crore.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has launched the project. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has partnered with Meghalaya to implement the ‘Meghalaya State Piggery Mission’.
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