Current Affairs Quiz-September, 2020
31. Which state government has decided to give cows to the families of malnourished children?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government has recently announced that it will give cows to the families of malnourished children in the state.
This programme has been launched as a part of ‘Poshan Maah’ (Nutrition Month) launched for the month of September across the country. The UP government would be carrying out this exercise under the ‘Chief Minister Destitute Cow Participation Scheme’.
32. Which body has permitted Serum Institute of India to resume COVID-19 vaccine trials?
[A] Drugs Controller General of India
[B] Ministry of Health
[C] National Pharma Pricing Authority
[D] Drugs Bureau of India
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Correct Answer: A [Drugs Controller General of India]
Notes:
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has permitted SII – Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trials of COVID vaccine, which was paused last week as per an order by DCGI.
The SII is conducting trials of the vaccine being developed by Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Astra Zeneca. DCGI has advised SII to take additional care during the trial and to submit the details of medication to ensure that it in accordance with the protocol for the management of adverse events.
33. The National Highways Excellence Awards was instituted in which year?
[A] 2000
[B] 2004
[C] 2008
[D] 2018
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Correct Answer: D [2018]
Notes:
Proposals for the National Highways Excellence Awards 2020 have been invited by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The award was first instituted in 2018 and is conferred to companies that are performing exceptionally well in the construction, operations, maintenance of highways. The awards are given every year in seven categories.
34. Which organization has decided to charge additional “User fee” from passengers?
[A] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[B] Airports Authority of India
[C] Indian Railways
[D] National Highways Authority of India
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Railways]
Notes:
Indian Railways has decided to levy ‘User fee’ in addition to train fares in some major stations. This has been stated by the Railway board CEO VK Yadav.
The additional fee would be used to revamp railway stations and modernize their infrastructure in order to attract investments. It has been decided that only 10 to 15 % of the total stations would be charged with this additional fee.
35. Which airline is the first Indian carrier to offer Wi-Fi inside flights?
[A] Air India
[B] Indigo
[C] Spice Jet
[D] Vistara
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Correct Answer: D [Vistara]
Notes:
In a first of its kind in India, Vistara has started offering “in flight Wi-Fi internet” connectivity to its passengers.
It is the first Indian airline company to offer this feature. It has been introduced in Boeing 787-9 Dream liners on flights between New Delhi and London. As a part of the introductory offer, Vistara has offered this facility free of cost.
36. When is the World Patient Safety Day observed?
[A] September 15
[B] September 16
[C] September 17
[D] September 18
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Correct Answer: C [September 17]
Notes:
Every Year, September 17 is celebrated as World Patient Safety Day. It was established in the 72nd World Health Assembly of WHO in 2019.
The day is observed globally to enhance the understanding of patient safety and to increase public engagement in safety of health care.
37. India has lifted the ban of which commodity, that was contracted by importers of Bangladesh?
[A] Sugar
[B] Onion
[C] Jute
[D] Cotton
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Correct Answer: B [Onion]
Notes:
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has recently lifted the ban of movement of onion supplies, that were already contracted for by the importers of Bangladesh.
Earlier, the DGFT banned all exports of Onion following shortage and sudden increase in prices in the domestic market. After Bangladesh had formally complained about the exports of the commodity, India has lifted the ban.
38. The Indian Government is to depute a high-level Central team to which state/UT to help tackle Covid-19?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Kerala
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The Central Government has decided to depute a high-level Central team to Jammu, to help tackle Covid-19.
The team is said to have interactions with the District Collectors and Health Officers of Jammu, as the district has reported a rise in the number of new COVID cases recently. Jammu has reported a doubling time of 15.4 days and the recovery rate is only 33.9 per cent.
39. As per the report by WPP Plc and Kantar, which is India’s most valuable Brand?
[A] Tata Motors
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] Reliance Industries Limited
[D] ONGC
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Correct Answer: B [HDFC Bank]
Notes:
As per a recent report by WPP Plc and Kantar, HDFC Bank has emerged as the most valued brand in India.
The Bank is placed at the top position for seventh consecutive year. HDFC Bank is valued at USD 20.2 billion and it is followed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) at second position.
40. Which Indian youngster has been chosen for UN – 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals?
[A] Udit Narayan
[B] Udit Singhal
[C] Rakesh Gupta
[D] Kolappan Narayanan
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Correct Answer: B [Udit Singhal]
Notes:
An 18-year-old Indian youngster Udit Singhal has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Udit Singhal is the founder of Glass2Sand which is a zero-waste ecosystem that addresses the problem of glass waste in Delhi.
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