1. | Which state Government launched "Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni Yojana"? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has launched the "Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni Yojana" of the state transport department. Under the scheme, Light Motor Vehicle Service would be launched in all the villages of the state to improve rural connectivity and generate employment in the villages. One vehicle would be provided to one beneficiary per village. |
2. | Who conferred NSS Awards for 2018-19 to 42 Awardees? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2018-19 trough videoconferencing from Rashtrapati Bhawan on 24 September 2020. The NSS Award is conferred every year by the Department of Youth Affairs to recognize and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service such as literacy and education, health, family welfare and nutrition, environment conservation, social service programmes, rescue and relief during calamities. |
3. | Dean Jones passed away, he belonged to which profession? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Former Australian cricketer and renowned commentator, Dean Jones passed away. He made his debut for Australia in a Test match in the West Indies in 1984. He played 52 Tests and 164 ODIs for Australia between 1984 and 1994 before venturing into the commentary. He scored almost 9500 international runs. |
4. | Indian Government increased SDRF spending limit by states to what percent to tackle COVID situation? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Centre has revised ceiling for utilisation of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) from 25 to 35% to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, officials said. The move comes after several states and union territories demanded higher allocation of funds for setting up of shelter camps, quarantine activities, sample collection and screening, they added. |
5. | In which year Neena Gupta's memoir 'Sach Kahun Toh' will be out? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Award-winning actor Neena Gupta will to come out with her memoir titled 'Sach Kahun Toh', talking about her personal and professional life. The book will be published under Penguin 'Ebury Press' imprint and is scheduled to be out in 2021. The memoir will give detail about her life, from her childhood in Delhi's Karol Bagh, to her time at the National School of Drama, to her move to Bombay in the 1980s, as well as her struggles to find work. |
6. | How many new electric buses sanctioned under the FAME Scheme? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Government of India recently sanctioned 670 Electric buses and 241 charging stations under phase II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) Scheme. The scheme was launched to enhance the electric mobility in the country. |
7. | Who is the brand ambassador of Acer India? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Personal computers brand Acer India has roped in actor Sonu Sood as its brand ambassador. The actor will be seen endorsing the brand's innovative range of products across media platforms for a campaign to talk about Acer's commitment to improving people's lives through technology. |
8. | On which date the World Maritime day 2020 is being observed? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: World Maritime Day 2020 is observed globally on 24th September in the form of an online event. The exact date of celebrating World Maritime Day is left to the individual governments but is usually celebrated during the last week in September. |