1. | Which state organised India's first e-Lok Adalat to ensure the administration of justice and to solve the financial crisis of the parties and lawyers amid COVID-19 pandemic? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: On 11th July 2020, Chhattisgarh State Legal Service Authority and the high Court organised India's first e-Lok Adalat to ensure the administration of justice and to solve the financial crisis of the parties and lawyers amid COVID-19 pandemic. |
2. | Which country has become the second largest Foreign Direct Investor in the United Kingdom (UK)after the United States in 2019? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: According to the United Kingdom's government's figures released on 10 July 2020, India has become the second largest ForeignA Direct Investor in the United Kingdom (UK) after the United States in 2019, by investing in 120 projects and creating 5,429 new jobs in the UK. |
3. | Who has been awarded 10th edition Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 for his documentary Chi Lupo? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: An independent filmmaker, Kezang D Thongdok won the 10th edition Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 for his documentary "Chi Lupo" - showcasing the practice of collection of honey from the perched rocky hilltops. |
4. | Who has been appointed as the Acting Director of the prestigious National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Prominent Indian-American scientist Dr Parag Chitnis has been appointed as the Acting Director of the prestigious National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which drives all federally funded agricultural research in the US. |
5. | Who is the prime minister of Singapore? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has secured a "clear mandate" with his ruling People's Action Party (PAP) winning 83 of the 93 contested parliamentary seats in the general election held amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Opposition gaining ground by winning a record 10 seats. |
6. | World Population Day is observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The theme for this year is "How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now" amid the coronavirus pandemic. |
7. | How many people have taken of healthcare services since ISt June 2020 under Ayushman Bharat Yojana? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Under February 2020 to 30th Ayushman Bharat Yojana at the Health and Wellness Centers across the country, around 8.8 crore Indian people have taken advantage of healthcare services since ISt June 2020. At the time of the COVID-19 Lockout, the country-wide health and wellness centers conducted 6.53 lakh yoga and wellness sessions. |
8. | Which state Chief Minister was honoured with Paul Harris Fellow recognition? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: On July 10,2020 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International,Chicago, has honoured Tamil Nadu(TN) Chief Minister(CM) Edappadi K Palaniswami with Paul Harris Fellow recognition. |