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Top Best Current Affairs 22 May 2020

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1. 

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) provisionally suspended which powerlifter for violating anti-doping rules?

A. Majiziya Bhanu
B. Ankit Shisodia
C. Mukesh Gehlot
D. Mohammed Azmat

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) provisionally suspended powerlifters Savita Kumari and Ankit Shisodia for violating anti-doping rules. Athletes were given an opportunity to present themselves before the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) and explain their cases on the date and time fixed by the panel for a hearing.

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2. 

Ministry of Defence & eGov Foundation has signed MoU to implement a cloud-based platform to deliver various citizen services under the program e-Chhawani across how many cantonment boards?

A. 42 cantonment
B. 62 cantonment
C. 52 cantonment
D. 72 cantonment

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Directorate General Defence Estates(DGDE), Ministry of Defence & eGov Foundation has signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) through video conference to implement a cloud-based platform to deliver various citizen services under the program e-Chhawani & to drive e-governance and improved citizen services across all 62 cantonment boards in the country.

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3. 

Who has been appointed as Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)?

A. D.V. Narendran
B. P.V.S Suryakumar
C. Rajulu Chintala
D. Shaji K V

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The appointments committee of the union cabinet appointed Govinda Rajulu Chintala as Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Shaji K V and P.V.S Suryakumar have been appointed as Deputy Managing Directors (DMD) of NABARD.

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4. 

The Ranchi district launched the which program to help the migrant workers to get back to their native places on bus instead of tiresome travel by foot?

A. Sahayta
B. Tatpar
C. Madad
D. Seva

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Ranchi district launched the "Tatpar" program to help the migrant workers to get back to their native places on bus instead of tiresome travel by foot. The administration launched a helpline "1950" to support the migrant workers in arranging buses.

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5. 

World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated every year on which day?

A. May 20
B. May 21
C. May 19
D. May 18

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

World Metrology Day (WMD) is celebrated every year on May 20, celebrating the International Systems of Units. The term Metrology is a study of measurements. On this day, many nations internationally collaborate to create awareness about metrology and its advancement in the respective field. Theme for the year 2020 is Measurements for global trade. The theme raises awareness about the important role of measurement in facilitating fair global trade, ensuring products meet standards and regulations, and satisfying customer quality expectations.

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6. 

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the procurement of how many items only from local suppliers to boost the "Make in India" initiative?

A. 12
B. 16
C. 26
D. 22

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the procurement of 26 defence items only from local suppliers to boost the "Make in India" initiative. GoI has issued Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017 to promote the manufacturing and production of goods and services in India. MoD has notified 127 items where purchase preference is given to local suppliers as per PPP-MII 2017.

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According to the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency which material has been finally gets nod as a good material for rural road construction under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana?

A. Coir Geo textiles
B. Straw Bales
C. Bamboo
D. Recycled Plastic

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

According to the National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency under Union Ministry of Rural Development, Coir Geo textiles has been finally gets nod as a good material for rural road construction under the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, (PMGSY-III). As per the PMGSY new technology norms for road construction issued by the Government, 15% length in each batch of proposals, is to be constructed using new age technologies. Of this, 5% length of the rural roads are to be constructed using IRC Indian Roads Congress (IRC) accredited technology under PMGSY-III using Coir Geo textiles.

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8. 

GoI has launched a scheme for the solarisation of which town in Odisha?

A. Puri
B. Konark
C. Rourkela
D. Cuttack

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

GoI has launched a scheme for the solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha. The announcement was made by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The main objective of the scheme is to develop the historical Sun temple town of Konark in Odisha as 'Surya Nagri'.

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