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(1) In the 'Swachhta Survekshan 2020'
ranking… the city has topped?
A - Delhi
B - Indore
C - Mumbai
D - Goa
Explanation: Indore city of Madhya Pradesh has been given the status of India's
cleanest city for the fourth consecutive year under the Swachhta Survekshan
2020. The award is the fifth edition of India's annual cleanliness survey. A
total of 129 awards will be given to the top-performing cities and states under
the 2020 edition. The Swachhta Survekshan was launched in 2016 by Prime
Minister Narendra Modi. Mysore won the award for India's cleanest city in 2016,
Indore topped it for three consecutive years in 2017– 2018 and 2019.
(2) Recently ………….. has developed the
anti-microbial suit “Drug Star” to counter the Covid-19 epidemic?
A - DIAT
B - WHO
C - ISRO
D - IIT Delhi
Explanation: The Defense Institute of Advanced
Technology (DIAT) has developed the anti-microbial suite drug TARA to counter
the Covid-19 epidemic. This antimicrobial suit includes superhydrophobic
breathing anti-microbial relaxant ganas. The suit has undergone splash
resistant tests that follow the guidelines set by the regulatory body and has a
good ability to block any fluids. DIAT has launched its first Ayurvedic-based A biodegradable face mask called Prathupati that works to neutralize the virus.
E-commerce will be made available on online platforms like Amazon Flipkart etc.
(3) ……………… .. has launched the 'Swadeshi
Microprocessor Challenge' to promote the self-reliant India campaign in the
country?
A - Ministry of Sports
B - Ministry of Defense
C - Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D - Ministry of Electronics and Information
Technology
Explanation: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the
Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge to promote the Self-Reliant India Campaign in
the country. Under the indigenous microprocessor challenge, student startups
and innovators have been invited to work on new technology to develop different
technology products using two microprocessors namely Shakti (32 bit) and Vega
(64 bit). Microprocessor Shakti and Vega have been developed by IIT Madras and
the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC). This initiative will
boost innovation start-ups and research ecosystem in India.
(4) The birth anniversary of …………………… is
celebrated as Sadbhavna Divas?
A - Rajiv Gandhi
B - Jawaharlal Nehru
C - Bhagat Singh
D - Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation: Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary is celebrated as Sadbhavna Divas. This
day is celebrated on 20 August with the aim of peace, communal harmony,
national unity, and affection among citizens of India from different religious
backgrounds. The word Sadbhavana means Goodwill in English.
(5) The Economic Explosives Limited Company
has developed ……………… .. rocket?
A - Garun
B - Pinaka
C - Teja
D - antidote
Explanation: Economic Explosives Limited (EEL) has developed the Pinaka rocket which
has been successfully tested by the Indian Army. The Pinaka rocket is the first
rocket to be fully developed by the private sector. This development will give
a significant boost to the Central Government's Make in India initiative and
remove dependence on Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). On 19 August 2020, rockets
were tested at a firing range at Pokhran. The private sector has built rockets following a technology transfer agreement with the Defense Research and
Development Organization (DRDO).
(6) Name the newly appointed CEO of NPCI
International Payments Limited?
A - Devendra Bakshi
B - Geeta Agnihotri
C - Ritesh Shukla
D - Ramcharan Meena
Explanation: Ritesh Shukla has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of NPCI
International Payments Limited (NIPL). NIPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) focusing on taking and
internationalizing the country's indigenously developed offerings and technical
skills to foreign markets. The technologies to be exported under the system are
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) card payment network real-time payment system,
among other proposals of NPCI. NIPL will also work with other countries to
create payment technology.
(7) On which date is the International Day of
Commemoration and Tribute of Terrorist Victims celebrated?
A - 21 August
B - 20 August
C - 23 August
D - 22 August
Explanation: Every year on 21 August, the International Day of Remembrance and
Tribute of Terrorism Victims is celebrated. This day is celebrated around the
world to pay respectful support and assistance to the victims and victims of
those who died due to terrorism. This year, the third day is being celebrated
which will focus on the response to many monuments and epidemics. The day was
declared by the General Assembly in 2017 in its Resolution 72/165 to preserve
and promote the honor and support of survivors of terrorism and their
fundamental freedom and full enjoyment of human rights.
(8) The "Trifood Project" is to be
implemented by which ministry?
A - Ministry of Sports
B - Ministry of External Affairs
C - Ministry of Food Processing Industries
D - Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will implement the Tribal Cooperative
Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) trifood project under the
Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The government virtually launched the tertiary processing
center of the Trifood project in Jagdalpur city of Chhattisgarh and Raigad town
in Maharashtra. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the
Ministry of Food Processing (MOFPI) with the objective of improving the income
of tribals through proper use and value addition of Small Forest Produce (MFP)
collected by tribal forest producers.
(9) ……………………. Has launched a unique digital initiative called “Loan Against Securities”?
A - Yes Bank
B - State Bank
C - World Bank
D - Asian Development Bank
Explanation: Yes Bank has launched a unique digital initiative of Loan Against
Securities under Securities in the Second Platform launched by it. The digital
solution will help customers avail of credit facilities against their securities
held by them. Under the program, customers will be able to get loans only by
pledging instead of selling their securities. Valid securities under this
initiative will be: Share Equity and Debt Mutual Fund Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)
Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP) Insurance policies issued by LIC and selected private
companies Non-convertible debentures (NCDs) Tax-free bonds etc.
(10) Name the newly appointed President of
the Fertilizers Association of India?
A - Suchitra Tripathi
B - Kishore Rungta
C - Ganesh Bhagwat
D - Niranjan Shukla
Explanation: Kishore Rungta has been appointed as the President of the Fertilizers
Association of India. The Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) represents
manufacturers importers distributors research institutes equipment
manufacturers and input suppliers of fertilizers. FAI SR Tamil Nadu will cover
stakeholders from the southern states of Telangana Kerala Karnataka and Andhra
Pradesh and will aim to bring together the stakeholders concerned with
product marketing and the use of fertilizers.
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