41. The new flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is being implemented by which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries
[B] Ministry of Tourism
[C] Ministry of Textiles
[D] Ministry of Shipping
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries]
Notes:
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a new flagship programme that is being implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying envisages enhancing fisheries exports to about Rs.1 lakh crore, and increasing the fish production to 22 million metric tons by 2024-25.
42. Which body is constituted by the Government of India for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)?
[A] National Health Authority
[B] National Health Committee
[C] India Health and Care Committee
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [National Health Authority]
Notes:
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is an initiative by the Government of India for providing need based health care service to protect poor and vulnerable families against financial risking out of catastrophic health issues. The government setup an autonomous entity, ‘National Health Agency’ under the Society Registration Act, 1860 for the formulation of policies, implementation mechanisms, coordination with state governments for the effective implementation of AB-PMJAY. Later, it was changed to National Health Authority as the apex body responsible for implementing Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
43. On which date, India celebrates National Sports Day?
[A] 29th July
[B] 29th June
[C] 29th August
[D] 29th September
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Correct Answer: C [29th August]
Notes:
The National Sports Day of India is celebrated every year on 29th August which also marks the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the hockey player who won three times gold medal in Olympics for India. In 2019, on the occasion of National Sports Day, the Prime Minister of India launched the “Fit India Movement”.
44. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched ‘Cybersecurity vision framework’ for which banks?
[A] Foreign Banks
[B] Private Banks
[C] Urban Co-operative Banks
[D] Regional Rural Banks
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Correct Answer: C [Urban Co-operative Banks]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has recently published the ‘Technology Vision for Cyber Security for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – 2020-2023’.
The document aims to achieve the objective of enhancing the cyber security of the UCBs through a five-pillared strategic approach GUARD. The document also has 12 specific points for the framework.
45. Under which national scheme, the central Government has recently sanctioned 670 electric buses to Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh?
[A] Surya Mitra
[B] PM Ujjawala Yojana
[C] FAME
[D] National Solar Mission
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Correct Answer: C [FAME]
Notes:
The Union government has sanctioned 670 electric buses for Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh under the Phase 2 of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicle (FAME) scheme.
In addition to electric buses, Government has also sanctioned 241 electric charging stations in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Port Blair. The FAME scheme is being implemented by Ministry of Heavy Industries.
46. Which regulator body has launched Faceless Income Tax Appeals?
[A] SEBI
[B] CBDT
[C] CBIC
[D] Enforcement Directorate
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Correct Answer: B [CBDT]
Notes:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched Faceless Income Tax Appeals. Under this new regime, all income tax assessments including e-allocation of appeals, e-communication of notices, e-verification, e-enquiry and e-hearing will be held online.
But, serious frauds, major tax evasion, International taxation and Black Money are exempted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 13th August 2020 launched the Faceless Assessment and Taxpayers’ Charter as part of the “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest” platform.
47. India signed a MoU with which country for Intellectual Property cooperation?
[A] Finland
[B] Denmark
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Denmark]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Denmark’s Danish Patent and Trademark Office, in the field of Intellectual Property cooperation.
The Union Cabinet had earlier approved for this MoU, which aims to enhance co-operation by exchange of best practices and knowledge on IP awareness including Geographical Indications. It also envisages collaboration in training programmes.
48. Which constitutional body has recently made observations on Rs.223 crore expenditure made by Indian Air Force?
[A] Supreme Court of India
[B] Election Commission of India
[C] Finance Commission
[D] Comptroller and Auditor General
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Correct Answer: D [Comptroller and Auditor General]
Notes:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has pointed out that the upgrade of 90 medium lift Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which was proposed in 2002, is still not achieved even after a period of 18 years.
Due to this non achievement, these helicopters are flying with limited capability. The CAG has also stated that an expenditure of Rs.223 crore for upgrading these helicopters was “not justified” by Indian Air Force.
49. What is the full form of “D-SII” that is seen in news recently?
[A] Domestic Systemically Important Insurers
[B] Domestic System Import Insurance
[C] Domestic Service Import Insurance
[D] Document for Service Import Insurance
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Correct Answer: A [Domestic Systemically Important Insurers]
Notes:
Insurance regulator IRDAI has identified Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), General Insurance Corporation (GIC) and New India Assurance (NIA) as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SII).
D-SIIs are insurance companies of such large size and market importance, whose failure would cause a distress in domestic financial system. D-SIIs would be subjected to higher level of regulatory supervision.
50. Kulhudhufushi, that was seen in news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Maldives
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Maldives]
Notes:
The first Cargo Vessel from India to Maldives, named MCP Linz, has reached the northern Maldivian town of Kulhudhufushi.
This is the first voyage of the direct Cargo Ferry Service between India and the Maldives and it was jointly launched on September 21. This is also the first ferry service in the Indian Ocean region operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).
