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Top 10 Current Affairs Questions with Answers: 16-10-2020️

 

👉 (1) ……………… .. The state organized the 50th annual 'Scal International Asia Area (SIAA) Congress' to be held in 2021?

 

A - Delhi

B - Madhya Pradesh

C - Maharashtra

D - Jammu and Kashmir ✔️

 

Explanation: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will host the 50th annual 'Skal International Asia Area (SIAA) Congress' to be held in the year 2021. Description: - Skal International is the only commercial organization that unites all sectors of the tourism industry by encouraging global tourism and friendship. The SIAA Congress will be held from 8 to 11 April 2021 at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC), Srinagar. This program will put the Union Territory on the global map, which will pave the way for international tourism players to visit Kashmir.

 

👉 (2) Recently discussed Lepidoptera species is related to which of the following?

 

A - hyena

B - Leopard

C - Worm

D - Butterfly and insect ✔️

 

Explanation: Lepidoptera species are related to butterflies and moths which are found in India. The species is a sequence of insects that includes skeletal moths and butterflies. The species name is derived from Greek and means scaly winged referring to the covering of microscopic dust scales which is a unique feature on the wings of these insects. Why in the news? Rising average temperatures in the Himalayan region have led to several dozen species of butterflies and insects living on the mountains.

 

 

👉 (3) has become the first state to make public education completely digital ……………………….

 

A – Kerala ✔️

B - Odisha

C - Assam

D - Delhi

 

Explanation: Kerala has become the first state in India to fully digitize the public education sector by developing high-tech classrooms in all its public schools. Description: - Financial support for the initiative was provided by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and implemented by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE). This initiative was launched in 2018 and has been completed at a cost of Rs 42.36 crore. The classrooms have been developed as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission.

 

 

👉 (4) 'Exercise Suraksha Kavach' is a joint exercise between the Indian Army and ……………….

 

A - Uttar Pradesh Police

B - Rajasthan Police

C - Maharashtra Police ✔️

D - Delhi Police

 

Explanation: The Maharashtra Police exercise Suraksha Kavach is a joint exercise of both the Indian Army and the Maharashtra Police and was recently held in Pune. About Security Armor: - The objective of this exercise is to harmonize the procedures and practice of both Army and Police to activate Anti-Terrorist Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) to counter any terrorist action in the city. The exercise gives both the Indian Army and the Maharashtra Police an opportunity to coordinate and collaborate to streamline exercises and procedures.

 

 

👉 (5) Which state has started mobile water testing laboratory?

 

A - Punjab

B – Haryana ✔️

C - Delhi

D - Uttar Pradesh

 

Explanation: The Haryana State Government has launched a mobile water testing laboratory to assess water quality. About the lab: - The mobile lab is fully equipped with a multi-parameter system with analyzer / sensor / evaluation / instrumentation. The objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti is to provide water connection by tap in every rural house by the year 2024. The lab will help in immediately identifying the water quality problem on the spot.

 

 

👉 (6) Government has set aside ……………… .. for Special Festival Advance Scheme and LTC Cash Voucher Scheme?

 

A - 36000 crores

B - 73000 crores ✔️

C - 50000 Crore

D - 64000 crores

 

Explanation: The Central Government has set aside 73000 crores for Special Festival Advance Scheme and LTC Cash Voucher Scheme. Description: - The plan has been formulated to stimulate consumer demand. Under this scheme, an additional budget of Rs. 25000 crores is being provided by the Central Government for the expenditure on road defense water supply urban development and domestically produced register based equipment. The central government is issuing a special interest-free loan to the states for a capital expenditure of Rs 12000 crore for 50 years.

 

 

👉 (7) On which date is the International Day of Disaster Reduction observed?

 

A - 10 October

B - 14 October

C - 12 October

D - 13 October ✔️

 

Explanation: Disaster risk governance is the theme of 13 October. Disaster Reduction Day 2020 and the day is celebrated globally on 13 October every year to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. It is also celebrated to mark the day to see how people and communities around the world are reducing their risk of disasters and how to raise awareness about the dangers they face. goes.

 

 

👉 (8) …………………… .. has signed a Statement of Intent with the Atal Innovation Mission to promote innovation in schools?

 

A - WHO

B – CGI ✔️

C - ISRO

D - IBM

 

Explanation: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), which works under the CGI NITI Aayog, has signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with CGI India to promote innovation in schools. Description: - The partnership aims to create an innovative and successful workforce from the Atal Tinkering Lab schools. According to the statement of intent, CGI will adopt 100 schools with ATL across Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai to train students. As part of the initiative, CGI volunteers will refer students at ATL to improve their technical literacy through hands-on experience using STEM tools.

 

 

👉 (9) Who among the following decides the availability of RTGS facilities to banking customers?

 

A - World Bank

B - Bank of Maharashtra

C - State Bank of India

D - Reserve Bank of India ✔️

 

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decides the availability of real-time gross settlement system (RTGS) facilities to banking customers. Real-time settlement means that payment transactions are not subject to any waiting period. The transaction is settled as soon as it is processed. Why in the news? The central bank has decided to provide RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) system round the clock from December 2020 to facilitate fast and uninterrupted payments to domestic businesses and institutions. Importance: - RTGS is employed for large amount of transactions.

 

 

👉 (10) At which rank does India rank in the Commitment to Reduce Inequality (CRI) Index 2020?

 

A - 176

B - 138

C - 129✔️

D - 101

 

Explanation: India has been ranked 129 out of 158 countries in the recently published Commitment to Reduce Inequality (CRI) Index 2020. Norway topped the index. South Sudan, ranked 158th, is the lowest-ranked country in the index. This is the third edition of the index that focuses on tackling inequality during the time of Kovid-19. About the Index: This index is issued by Oxfam International in partnership with Development Finance International and with data from independent experts.

 

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