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Top Best Current Affairs 31 August 2020

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1. 

Which state is to set up its first International Women Trade Centre in terms of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals?

A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Kerala is to set up its first International Women Trade Centre in terms of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals. This is first of its kind in India. Highlights The Centre will accelerate women entrepreneurship. It will provide a safe place away from home to start a business, expand and get their products marketed globally.

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2. 

Which Railway station is to be redeveloped by the Rail Land Development Authority at Rs 6,500 crores?

A. Chandigarh
B. New Delhi
C. Ambala
D. Chhattisgarh

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The New Delhi Railway Station is the second busiest and the largest in India. It handles more than 4.5 lakh passengers per day. The station is to be redeveloped by the Rail Land Development Authority at Rs 6,500 crores. Highlights The Railway station is to be developed by taking bids from the private players.

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3. 

Which court has issued notice to GoI on PIL to identify minorities at State Level?

A. Supreme Court
B. High Court
C. President
D. District Court

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

On August 28, 2020, the Union Government sought a response from the Central Government on Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to frame guidelines in identifying minorities at state level. What does the PIL say? The National Commission for Minority Education Institution Act, 2004 does not identify minorities at state level. It identifies the minorities only.

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4. 

When is the last date for submitting expressions of interest to acquire Air India?

A. September 30th
B. October 2nd
C. October 30th
D. November 30th

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Government has extended the deadline to submit bids for Air India by two months till October 30, 2020 due to disrupted global economic activity in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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5. 

Kevin Mayer stepped down as CEO of which company on August 26, 2020?

A. TikTok
B. Vivo
C. Huawei
D. Tencent

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has announced his resignation from the post, less than three months after his appointment. In an email to his employees, Mayer said that "It is with a heavy heart that I wanted to let you all know that I have decided to leave the company."

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6. 

Government has decided to sell how much stake in Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL)?

A. 25 percent
B. 15 percent
C. 30 percent
D. 50 percent

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The central government has decided to sell up to 15 percent stake in Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) through an offer for sale (OFS) on August 27-28, 2020. The floor price has been fixed at Rs 1,001 per share.

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7. 

Which state passed resolution against farm ordinances?

A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Delhi
D. Odisha

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

On August 28, 2020, the Punjab Government passed a resolution against the farm ordinances of the central government. Ordinances In June 2020, the Union Government of India had issued three ordinances as follows Farmers' Produce Ordinance, 2020 Farmers Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020 Essential Commodities Ordinance, 2020 Farmer Produce Ordinance, 2020.

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8. 

Who launched "Chunauti", the next generation startup challenge contest?

A. Ministry of IT
B. Supreme Court
C. President
D. Home Minister

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

"Chunauti", a Next Generation Startup Challenge Contest has been launched by the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad. Around 300 start ups working in select areas are to be identified and provided with seed fund up to Rs 25 lakhs. Highlights The challenge is launched with a special focus on Tier-II towns. Chunauti is Challenge Hunt.

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