11. Which city was the venue of ‘Conference on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs’, organised by the MSME Ministry?
[A] Cochin
[B]
Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: D [New Delhi]
Notes:
The three-day conference called ‘Conference on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs’ has been organised by the Union Ministry of MSME in collaboration with various industry bodies like FICCI-flo, CII and India SME Forum, in New Delhi.
Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the conference and a panel discussion on ‘Creating a conducive business Eco System for Empowering Women Entrepreneurs’. It was participated by more than 300 women entrepreneurs from all parts of the country.
12. Which is the venue of the civil aviation exhibition and air-show ‘Wings India 2020’?
[A] Lucknow
[B] Mumbai
[C] Cochin
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: D [Hyderabad]
Notes:
The civil aviation exhibition and air-show ‘Wings India 2020’ has commenced in the capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad.
It is a biennial event organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The event was planned to be held for four days but was later reduced to a two-day event from March 12-14.
13. ‘World Cities Summit’ is a global biennial conference hosted by which country?
[A] United Kingdom
[B] Japan
[C] Singapore
[D] United Arab Emirates
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Correct Answer: C [Singapore]
Notes:
‘World Cities Summit’ is a global biennial conference hosted by Singapore. This year, World Cities Summit (WCS) 2020 is scheduled to be held from July 5 to 9.
The theme of this year’s summit as announced by the Singapore government is ‘Liveable and Sustainable Cities: Adapting to a Disrupted World’. Leaders from several governments and industry experts discuss on challenges in climate change, social shifts and technological disruptions.
14. Who represented India in the Extraordinary Virtual G20 Digital Economy Ministers meeting held amid the Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Nirmala Sitharaman
[C] Ravi Shankar Prasad
[D] Prakash Javadekar
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Correct Answer: C [Ravi Shankar Prasad]
Notes:
An Extraordinary Virtual G20 Digital Economy Ministers meeting was convened recently to discuss the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Union Minister Communications and Electronics & IT Ravi Shankar Prasad represented India in the meeting. Digital Ministers of other G20 member also attended the virtual meeting. The G20 Digital Economy Task Force COVID-19 Ministerial Statement was released which ensured global digital measures to tackle the pandemic.
15. Which global alliance hosted the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference, to raise funds for Covid-19 response?
[A] G20
[B] G7
[C] European Union
[D] ASEAN
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Correct Answer: C [European Union]
Notes:
The European Union and its partners co-hosted the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference to raise funds to kick-start the global fight against Covid-19, especially to manufacture a vaccine.
The target set by the European Commission for the initial funding was €7.5 billion (8 billion USD). Several world leaders, individuals and organisations participated in the conference and pledged 8 billion USD together. Canada was the highest contributor with $850 million. U.S. did not attend the conference.
16. Which association of India recently organised the ‘Digital Summit on Exports’ through video conferencing?
[A] FICCI
[B] CII
[C] NASSCOM
[D] FCI
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Correct Answer: B [CII]
Notes:
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in the Digital Summit on Exports organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
During his address through video- conferencing, the Minister said that he expects the decline in exports to narrow to 8-10 per cent in the month of June. In the month of April, 28 out of 30 major product groups have witnessed huge decline in exports up to 99 per cent.
17. Which country, that currently holds the BRICS Presidency, hosted the Meeting of the BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] South Africa
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Russia, that currently holds the BRICS Presidency, hosted the meeting of the Heads of Tax Authorities of the BRICS countries.
Though the meeting was originally scheduled to be held in Moscow, owing to Covid-19 restrictions, it was held through video conferencing. The Finance Secretary of India Ajay Bhushan Pandey represented India at the meeting. Possibilities of exploring areas of cooperation in tax matters and response of tax authorities were discussed.
18. Indian Prime Minister is set to have his first ever virtual bilateral summit with the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Singapore
[C] Australia
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to have his first ever virtual bilateral summit with the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison.
As per the statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, as the Australian head’s visit to India was cancelled due to Covid-19 crisis, this virtual summit is taking place. The leaders will discuss their responses to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This summit is expected to promote the bilateral tie
19. Which country played host to the virtual Global Vaccine Summit?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Japan
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
United Kingdom recently hosted the Global Vaccine Summit, which was held virtually due to the restrictions involved amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the conference and pledged $15-million as India’s contribution to the vaccines alliance GAVI. The British Prime Minister earlier urged all nations to pledge funds for vaccinations to save the lives of people across the world from outbreaks of infectious diseases in future.
20. Which Union Ministry has organised a webinar titled ‘National Sickle Cell Conclave’?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Tribal Affairs]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs along with FICCI and two private healthcare institutes organised a webinar titled ‘National Sickle Cell Conclave’, to mark World Sickle Cell Day.
Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda addressed the webinar and announced that the government has launched a new portal with registration facility, information about the disease and various government initiatives undertaken. The Ministry has initiated ‘Action Research’ project for helping SCD patients. A report titled ‘Stepping out of the shadows – Combating Sickle Cell Disease in India’ was released.
