41. Which among the following commodities are removed by the Essential Commodities(Amendment) Bill 2020?
[A] Pulses
[B] Edible Oils
[C] Onions and Potatoes
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
Recently, On 22nd September, the Parliament passes the Essential Commodities (Amendment)Bill, 2020 to help more investment in cold storages, modernization of food supple chain, bringing price stability and creating competitive market environment. However, The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020 with provisions to remove commodities like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes from the list of essential commodities.
42. Recently, the Parliament passed the IIIT Amendment Bill. The Bill provides national importance tag to how many new institutes?
[A] Three IIITs
[B] Five IIITs
[C] Seven IIITs
[D] Nine IIITs
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Correct Answer: B [Five IIITs]
Notes:
The Parliament of India passes, The Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which seeks to confer the status of Institution of National Importance(INI) to Five IIITs which are located in Surat, Bhopal, Bhagalpur, Agartala and Raichur. It was introduced by Human Resource Development Minister Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
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. In India, Department of Atomic Energy is in direct charge of __?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Minister of Science and Technology
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Prime Minister]
Notes:
The Department of Atomic Energy is in the direct charge of the Prime Minister of India and the Atomic Energy Commission is the governing body of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.
45. Who among the following led the movement against Article 370 with the Slogan ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan (One Constitution, One Flag, One Prime Minister)?
[A] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
[B] Savarkar
[C] B.G. Tilak
[D] Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
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Correct Answer: D [Shyama Prasad Mukherjee]
Notes:
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee led the movement against Article 370 with the Slogan ‘Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan (One Constitution, One Flag, One Prime Minister).
46. Which state has won the UN Award for Performance in Non-Communicable Diseases related SDGs?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala has received the United Nations award for its “outstanding contribution” towards the Non-communicable diseases-related sustainable development goals (SDGs).
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General announced this year’s UN Interagency Task Force (UNIATF) award on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. Kerala is one among the seven ministries of health across the world.
47. Harley Davidson announced to stop manufacturing and sales in which Asian country?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Pakistan
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
Global automobile manufacturer Harley-Davidson Inc has recently announced that it would discontinue its sales and manufacturing operations in India.
Harley-Davidson has been recently trying to move its dealerships in the country to other cheaper locations. It has also closed its Bawal plant and will incur USD 75 million in restructuring costs. The company made about 17 million bike and scooter sales a year in India.
48. Sunil Sethi, the Chairman of Fashion Design Council of India, has been appointed as the advisor of which body?
[A] Khadi and Village Industries Commission
[B] National Small Industries Corporation
[C] British Fashion Council
[D] University Grants Commission
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Correct Answer: A [Khadi and Village Industries Commission]
Notes:
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which functions under MSME Ministry, has appointed Sunil Sethi as its advisor.
He is the Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and will advise the Commission on latest design interventions in the readymade garments segment. He would also focus on promotion of Khadi in India and abroad.
49. The foundation day of which scheme was celebrated as ‘Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge’?
[A] PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
[B] Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
[C] Skill India Loan campaign
[D] Kaushal Samman Nidhi
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Correct Answer: B [Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana]
Notes:
The foundation Day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) has been celebrated as ‘Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge’.
Ministry of Rural Development organised the event on the occasion of Antyodaya Diwas, to commemorate the 6th foundation of the DDU-GKY scheme. Around 10.51 lakh rural youth were given training and 6.65 lakh were given succesful placement under the scheme.
50. 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.
