Current Affairs Quiz-September, 2020
41. Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) in Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22. Which of the following is not a Rabi crop?
[A] Wheat
[B] Safflower
[C] Mustard
[D] Groundnut
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Correct Answer: D [Groundnut ]
Notes:
After the Parliament passed two agricultural sector reforms bills, The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22 to encourage farmers ahead of sowing the operations of winter crops. The biggest crop of Rabi season, Wheat has been hiked by Rs. 50 to Rs. 1975 per quintal along with other five Rabi crops(Lentil (masoor), gram, barley, safflower and mustard/rapeseed).
42. Which is not an objectives of O-SMART (Ocean Services, Modelling, Applications, Resources and Technology) scheme of Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India?
[A] Regular update on marine living resources
[B] Monitoring sea level
[C] Develop technologies for marine bio resources
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India came up with a new scheme named as O-SMART which acronym stands for –
O- Ocean
S- Services
M- Modelling
A- Application
R- Resources
T- Technology
The O-SMART scheme hold the following objectives –
1. To update continuously on Marine Living Resources in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ).
2. To monitor levels of sea water pollutants for coastal waters health assessment.
3. To develop new technologies for generating freshwater and tapping the marine bio resources.
43. Recently, the Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs approved interim extension to Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan. In which year, this scheme was launched?
[A] 2010
[B] 2013
[C] 2015
[D] 2017
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Correct Answer: B [2013]
Notes:
The Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs approved the second phase of the centrally sponsored Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) for a period of three years i.e. 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020. The scheme was launched in 2013.
44. Prithvi-II, that was test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), belongs to which category of equipment?
[A] Surface-to-surface missile
[B] Anti-tank guided missile
[C] Anti-ship missile
[D] Intercontinental ballistic missile
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Correct Answer: A [Surface-to-surface missile]
Notes:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently test-fired Prithvi-II, the surface-to-surface missile.
This exercise has been undertaken as a part of User trial by the Indian Army, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur base in Odisha. The missile was randomly chosen from the production stock by the Army and was monitored by DRDO Scientists.
45. Which organisation has launched ‘Kritagya’ Hackathon?
[A] ICAR
[B] NHAI
[C] FSSAI
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: A [ICAR]
Notes:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has recently launched an innovative challenge called Kritagya (Krishi-Raknik-Gyan) Hackathon.
This was launched under the National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP), with an aim to enhance Farm Mechanisation specially women friendly equipment. All students, faculties and entrepreneurs from universities and institutions can form a group and participate in the event.
46. The United Nations along with which country is to co-host a climate summit on 12th December 2020?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Italy
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Correct Answer: C [United Kingdom]
Notes:
The United Nations and Britain will co-host a global climate summit on 12th December 2020, which marks the fifth anniversary of the landmark Paris Agreement of UNFCC.
This summit is expected to create a momentum for the forthcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) to be held in November 2021 at Glasgow.
47. 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.
48. SP Balasubrahmanyam, who passed away recently, is associated with which profession?
[A] Politician
[B] Poet
[C] Singer
[D] Judge
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Correct Answer: C [Singer]
Notes:
Veteran playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam has recently passed away at the age of 74, after being contracted by the novel coronavirus.
The legendary singer held Guinness World Record for highest number of songs by a singer. He had won six National Awards during 1979 to 1996 and won two civilian awards, Padma Shri in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 2011.
49. In which state / UT is the Post-Harvest Management Centre for Medicinal Plants proposed to be set up?
[A] Delhi
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: D [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
It is proposed to set up a Post-Harvest Management Centre for Medicinal Plants, at Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir. The foundation stone for the construction has been laid recently.
The Post-Harvest Management Centre would have infrastructure for drying, sorting, processing, certification, packaging, and safe storage of herbal raw materials.
50. Which racing driver won the Russian Grand Prix 2020?
[A] Valtteri Bottas
[B] Max Verstappen
[C] Lewis Hamilton
[D] Ricciardio
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Correct Answer: A [Valtteri Bottas]
Notes:
Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes won the Russian Grand Prix F1 race tournament.
He was followed by Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton was looking to match Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 wins in Formula One during the event, but was placed at the 3rd position due to penalties posed on him.
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