1. | Western Coalfields Ltd, the subsidiary of Coal India Ltd has opened new coal mines in which state recently? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), the subsidiary of Coal India Ltd (CIL) has opened trilogy (three) of new coal mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh with total capital expenditure (Capex) of Rs 849 crores. These will generate direct employment for 647 people. The three mines are Adasa Mine, an underground to open cast mine, in Nagpur Area of Maharashtra, Sharda underground Mine in Kanhan Area and Dhankasa underground mine in Pench Area of Madhya Pradesh. |
2. | In accordance with the revised Public Procurement Order 2017, the government has modified public procurement norms for giving maximum preference to companies whose goods and services have how much perccent local content? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: In accordance with the revised Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017, the government has modified public procurement norms for giving maximum preference to companies whose goods and services have 50% or more local content. The objective behind this is to promote 'Make in India' and making the country self-reliant. |
3. | The World Bank has projected that the Global Economy will witness the deepest ever recession and the economy is expected to shrink by around how much percent in 2020? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The World Bank has projected that the Global Economy will witness the deepest ever recession since the World War II. The economy is expected to shrink by around 5.2% in 2020. This contraction in the economy is the result of shutdowns and lockdowns imposed across the world by economies to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. |
4. | Which company has bagged the world's largest solar bid of USD 6 billion? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Adani Green Energy Ltd has bagged the world's largest solar bid of USD 6 billion. Under this project, the group will build a 8,000 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant and will also set up a 2,000 MW domestic solar panel. |
5. | Which day is annually celebrated as the World Brain Tumor Day? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: June 8th is annually celebrated as the World Brain Tumor Day which was initiated by the Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe (German Brain Tumor Aid) in 2000 to pay respect to all the brain tumor patients and their families. |
6. | World oceans day is celebrated on which day every year? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Every year on June 8 World oceans day, is celebrated across the world to inform the public about the impact of human activities on the ocean, create a global citizens' movement for the ocean, and mobilize & unite the world's population for the sustainable management of the world's oceans. The theme of 2020 is "Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean". |
7. | ASI monuments having places of worship to remain shut in how many states despite centre's nod to reopen them from June 8? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: ASI monuments having places of worship to remain shut in 5 states despite centre's nod to reopen them from June 8. |
8. | vWhich indian company has joined 155 global companies by inking a joint declaration with United Nations Global Compact urging governments to align their COVID-19 recovery efforts with the latest climate science? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Tech Mahindra Ltd, an IT subsidiary of the Mahindra Group has joined 155 global companies by inking a joint declaration with United Nations Global Compact urging governments to align their COVID-19 recovery efforts with the latest climate science. Through this joint declaration, Tech Mahindra aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and energy conservation by using new-age technologies like internet of things , artificial intelligence and block chain. |