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(A) 14th
(B) 15th
(C) 12th
(D) 13th
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Correct Answer: (B) [15th]
Explanation:
The 15th meeting of the India-European Union Summit will be held in virtual mode. The summit will deliberate on India-EU cooperation by covering various aspects such as political and security relations, trade and investment and economic cooperation.
2. Ayushman Bharat Yojana was Introduced in India by
(A) September 2017
(B) September 2019
(C) September 2018
(D) September 2016
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Correct Answer: (C) [September 2018]
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is part of the National Health Policy of the Indian government, which aims to provide free secondary and tertiary health coverage for the poor and disadvantaged population of its lowest 40 per cent. PM-JAY is the biggest and entirely state-sponsored health insurance program in the world that protects a population of US, Mexico , and Canada combined. It was introduced in September 2018, under the aegis of the Health and Family Welfare Ministry in India.
3. Which state's Legal Service Authority and the high Court organized India's 1st e-Lok Adalat?
(A) Chhattisgarh
(B) Assam
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: (A) [Chhattisgarh]
Explanation:
Chhattisgarh State Legal Service Authority and the high Court organized India’s first e-LokAdalat to ensure the administration of justice and to solve the financial crisis of the parties and lawyers amid COVID-19 pandemic. The high court Chief Justice P R Ramchandra Menon inaugurated the e-Lok Adalat through video conferencing.
4. Which of the following has been awarded the European 2020 US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership Award?
(A) FIFA
(B) International Olympic Committee
(C) International Paralympic Committee
(D) International Cricket Council
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Correct Answer: (B) [International Olympic Committee]
Explanation:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that its new headquarters in Lausanne has been awarded the European 2020 US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership Award.
5. Where was the India Global Week 2020 being organized which was virtually addressed by PM Modi?
(A) UK
(B) France
(C) Singapore
(D) Russia
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Correct Answer: (A) [UK]
Explanation:
Which ministry of the union govt. has partnered with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to increase India- US collaboration for clean energy development?
6. Which of the following institutes collaborated with NVIDIA, to establish India’s first 'NVIDIA AI Technology Centre' (NVAITC) to accelerate research on Artificial Intelligence?
(A) Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
(B) Indian Institute of Technology Madras
(C) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
(D) Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: (D) [Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad]
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is collaborating with NVIDIA, a multinational technology company, to establish India's first 'NVIDIA AI Technology Centre' (NVAITC) to accelerate research on Artificial Intelligence and its commercial adoption.
7. Name the person who has won 10th edition 2020 Dada Saheb Phalke Award for documentary named "Chi Lupo".
(A) Vinod Khanna
(B) Mrinal Sen
(C) Kezang D Thongdok
(D) Tapan Sinha
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Correct Answer: (C) [Kezang D Thongdok]
Explanation:
An independent filmmaker, Kezang D Thongdok won the 10th edition 2020 Dada Saheb Phalke Award for his documentary "Chi Lupo" – showcasing the practice of collection of honey from the perched rocky hilltops.
8. Which country has successfully launched telecommunication satellite named "APSTAR-6D" recently?
(A) India
(B) China
(C) Russia
(D) Japan
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Correct Answer: (B) [China]
Explanation:
China launched a new commercial telecommunication satellite "APSTAR-6D" by a Long March-3B carrier rocket from the southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
9. World's First Reusable PPE Kits launched in India with
(A) Covax Viral Shield Technology
(B) Viral Shield Technology
(C) Triple Viral Shield Technology
(D) Anti Viral Shield Technology
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Correct Answer: (C) [Triple Viral Shield Technology]
Explanation:
Indian Manufacturing Company- Loyal Textile Mills launched the first of its kind in the world-wide reusable PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) kits on 9th July 2020. Along with reusable PPE kits, Loyal Textile Mills also unveiled reusable garments and face masks with zero virus penetration via Double Viral Shield Technology.
10. World Population Day is observed globally on ________ every year.
(A) 10th July
(B) 11th July
(C) 12th July
(D) 13th July
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Correct Answer: (B) [11th July]
Explanation:
World Population Day is observed globally on 11th July every year. This day is observed to raise awareness among people about the impact of a growing population and issues including gender equality, the importance of family planning, poverty, maternal health, human rights, etc.
