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| 17. | When was the World Bamboo Day Observed annually? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The 11th World Bamboo Day(WBO) was observed on September 18, 2020 to increase the awareness of the Bamboos globally by the World Bamboo Organisation. The Theme for this edition of World Bamboo Day is "BAMBOO NOW". The World Bamboo Day is observed annually on September 18. It was established by Mr. Kamesh Salam, Former President of World Bamboo Organization, during the 8th World Bamboo Congress(WBC) at Prachan Buri,Bangkok Thailand in 2009. |
| 18. | Who is the CEO of FSSAI? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) formed a 7-member task force for framing guidelines/provision for vegan foods in the country .Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Chief Executive Officer(CEO) is Arun Singhal.
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| 19. | Who has been appointed as the chairman of High -level committee constituted by GoI to prepare roadmap to regularies land leasing in agri sector? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: In order to prepare a roadmap for regularisation of land leasing in the agriculture sector, the Centre has set up a high-level committee headed by Ajay Tirkey,secretary of the department of land resources under the ministry of Rural Development. The reform will lay down rights of landless farm workers who are deprived of welfare benefits. The proposed framework will recognise the right of landowners and cultivators and farm workers. |
| 20. | Who has been named in UN's 2020 list of Young Leaders? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Indian teenager Udit Singhal has been named in the 2020 Class of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He has been named in the 2020 list of young leaders who promote sustainable development goals. |