11. India has partnered with Israel and which other country 5G communication network?
[A] UK
[B] USA
[C] Australia
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: B [USA]
Notes:
India, Israel and the United States of America have begun collaboration in developmental areas.
These include development of a transparent, open, reliable and secure 5G communication network. This collaboration among the three countries is a result of people-to-people collaboration, particularly by Indian Diaspora in the US and Israel.
12. What is the new name of Indian Civil & Administrative Association?
[A] ICS Association
[B] IAS Association
[C] Indian Association
[D] IAS Welfare Association
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Correct Answer: B [IAS Association]
Notes:
The Indian Civil & Administrative Services (Central) Association has been renamed as “IAS Association” recently.
The new name was unanimously cleared in the body’s Annual General Meeting there by dropping the reference to the ‘colonial-era’ ICS. Also, a new moto “Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam” meaning “Perfection in action is Yogah” has been chosen during the meeting.
13. Which country launched a campaign named ‘Asol Chini’, to curb fake information on Social Media?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh has recently launched a nation-wide campaign named ‘Asol Chini’, to curb fake information on Social Media.
The ‘Asol Chini’ campaign, which means ‘real identification’, aims to create digital literacy to stop fake information and rumours. To implement this three-month long campaign, a digital platform Durbar21.org has been created.
14. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with which Indian state to set up supplementary nutrition production units?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) are to collaborate in establishing over 200 supplementary nutrition production units.
This is to be undertaken under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. This partnership aims to reach nearly 33 lakh beneficiaries in 18 districts, by 2023.
15. SEBI has approved which organisation to undertake e-KYC Aadhaar authentication?
[A] BSE
[B] NSE
[C] NABARD
[D] NHB
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Correct Answer: B [NSE]
Notes:
Markets regulator SEBI has added National Stock Exchange (NSE) to the list of entities that can carry out e-KYC Aadhaar authentication.
Earlier in May 2020, SEBI had rolled out a list of 8 entities that permitted to undertake e-KYC (Electronic-Know Your Customer) Aadhaar authentication. SEBI has stated that NSE can undertake Aadhaar authentication service of the UIDAI subject to compliance certain terms and conditions.
16. Which oil producing nation has reduced its daily oil production beyond the requirement stipulated by OPEC +?
[A] Russia
[B] Iran
[C] Iraq
[D] Azerbaijan
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Correct Answer: D [Azerbaijan]
Notes:
Azerbaijan has reduced its daily oil production by 133,400 barrels in August, thereby over fulfilling its production reduction obligations under OPEC+ output cuts deal.
As per the OPEC + deal, Azerbaijan is obligated to decrease its daily oil production by 131,000 barrels from August and December, whereas the country has decreased the production levels to 133,400 barrels.
17. Where is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-SCO Foreign Ministers Meet scheduled to be held this year?
[A] Beijing
[B] New Delhi
[C] Moscow
[D] Hong Kong
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Correct Answer: C [Moscow]
Notes:
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is representing India at the Foreign ministers Meet of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) to be held at Moscow.
The meeting is hosted by Russian Foreign Minister. The foreign ministers of Russia, India and China (RIC) would hold a luncheon meeting on the side-lines of the SCO. India has been the fulltime member of SCO since 2017.
18. The CCEA has approved monetization of assets of which PSU through InvIT model?
[A] NTPC
[B] ONGC
[C] Power Grid
[D] Indian Oil
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Correct Answer: C [Power Grid]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the PM by, has approved monetization of assets of Power Grid.
Power Grid is a Public Sector Undertaking under Ministry of Power. The monetization is being done for the first time through Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) model. The proceeds of asset monetization would be used to fund new and on-going projects of the PSU.
19. India has held a Joint Commission Meeting with which country recently, for the first time?
[A] Angola
[B] Argentina
[C] Cuba
[D] Costa Rica
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Correct Answer: A [Angola]
Notes:
The first Joint Commission Meeting between India and Angola was held recently.
The meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterpart Tete Antonio. During the meeting, the two countries agreed to diversify their trade relationship. The leaders also discussed regarding cooperation in health, pharmaceuticals, defence, agriculture sectors.
20. Which women sports player has entered the US Open Semi Finals 11th time in a row?
[A] Serena Williams
[B] Karolina Pilskova
[C] Sofia Kenn
[D] Johana Konta
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Correct Answer: A [Serena Williams]
Notes:
Former World Number 1 Women Tennis player Serena Williams has entered the US Open 2020 semi-finals.
With this, the Tennis Legend has entered semi-finals in US Open for eleven times in a row. Serena, who is 38 years old, has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles including six US Open. She was the runner-up in US Open four times.