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1.Which country was the largest source for permanent residents (PR) in Canada, last year?
[A] Australia
[B] India
[C] Mexico
[D] United States
Notes:
As per the 2020 Annual Report on Immigration to Parliament tabled in the Parliament of Canada, Indian immigrants accounted for one-fourth of the total permanent residencies granted by Canada in 2019.
India has set a new record by becoming the largest source country for permanent residents (PR), with 85,593 of them entering into the country last year. India has been retaining the top spot since 2017.
2.What is the theme of the “Kevadia tourism circuit”, that has been recently inaugurated?
[A] Greatness
[B] Unity
[C] Honesty
[D] Integrity
Correct Answer: B [Unity]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated 17 tourism projects around the Statue of Unity complex, at Kevadia in Narmada District, Gujarat.
Sardar Patel’s birthday is being celebrated as Ekta Divas. The Prime Minister inaugurated the projects on the same day, and the 17 tourism projects are called the “Kevadia tourism circuit” have been themed around “Unity”.
3.Sardar Patel Zoological Park, which was seen in news recently, is located in which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Gujarat
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Karnataka
Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated Sardar Patel Zoological Park known as Jungle Safari, in Kevadia, Narmada district of Gujarat.
The Zoological Park, also known as Jungle Safari, has been set up near the Statue of Unity. The Prime Minister also inaugurated Arogya Van at Kevadia in Narmada district of Gujarat. It has around 400 species of plants and trees with rich medicinal values.
4.CARAT is a naval training exercise between which two countries?
[A] India – USA
[B] India – Bangladesh
[C] Bangladesh – USA
[D] USA – Russia
Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh – USA]
Notes:
The Naval Forces of Bangladesh and USA have launched ‘Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh-2020’.
The naval training would be held in an inline manner due to the prevailing COVID pandemic, while the sea phase of the exercise would take place in Bay of Bengal. The events of the training are designed to enhance interoperability between the two navies.
5.Which Ministry has launched the “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Defence
Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has recently launched a challenge named “Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge”. It aims to develop and implement initiatives that would improve the quality of life of young children, caregivers and families.
It is a 3-year challenge that would be open for 100 Smart Cities, cities with population of more than 5 lakh and State/Union Territory capitals.
6.Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, who was seen in news recently, has been appointed in which position?
[A] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Chief Information Commissioner
[C] Chief Vigilance Commissioner
[D] Attorney General of India
Correct Answer: B [Chief Information Commissioner]
Notes:
Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha has been recently appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) as per the statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prior to this appointment the post of CIC was held by Bimal Julka, who completed his term in August. President Ram Nath Kovind has also administered the oath of office to Uday Mahurkar, Heera Lal Samariya and Saroj Punhani as Information Commissioners.
7.Which technology company has launched a new Small and medium businesses (SMB) guide in India?
[A] Amazon
[B] Facebook
[C] Apple
[D] Flipkart
Correct Answer: B [Facebook]
Notes:
Technology Major Facebook has recently announced that it has launched an offline to online small and medium businesses (SMB) guide.
The company has also launched other new resources to help small and medium businesses. The guide will be publicly available for free while the platform is to be made accessible to 9 million small businesses across the country, which needed it the most.
8.Which technology major’s investment of 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms has been approved by the Competition Commission of India?
[A] Amazon
[B] IBM
[C] Google
[D] Intel
Correct Answer: C [Google]
Notes:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently approved Google’s proposed purchase of 7.73 % stake in Jio Platforms.
Earlier in the month of July 2020, Google announced its plans to invest 7.73% stake in Reliance’s technology arm – Jio Platforms for an amount of Rs,33,737 crore.
9. When is ‘World Pneumonia Day’ observed every year?
[A] 10 November
[B] 12 November
[C] 14 November
[D] 16 November
Correct Answer: B [12 November]
Notes:
World Pneumonia Day is observed every year on 12 November. The day was established by the Stop Pneumonia Initiative in 2009 to raise awareness about the disease.
Pneumonia is considered as the leading disease which causes more deaths of children around the world. ‘Stop Pneumonia Initiative’ and ‘Every Breath Counts Coalition’ jointly mobilise the people about tackling the disease.
10. Which public sector company has successfully developed a Geo-polymer coarse aggregate from fly ash?
[A] NHPC Ltd
[B] NTPC Ltd
[C] GAIL
[D] SAIL
Correct Answer: B [NTPC Ltd]
Notes:
NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has successfully developed a Geo-polymer coarse aggregate from fly ash.
Aggregates are commonly used in civil engineering projects to stabilise the terrain. The developed aggregate is environment friendly and do not require any cement for application in concrete. It also reduces carbon emission and water consumption.
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