1. | Who was appointed as India's Permanent Representative /Ambassador to the United Nations and the other International Organisations in Geneva? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Indra Mani Pandey,Indian Foregin Services (IFS) Officer of 1990 and Additional Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs(MEA)was appointed as India's Permanent Representative /Ambassador to the United Nations and the other International Organisations in Geneva, succeeding Rajiv Kumar Chander, IFS Officer of 1983 batch. |
2. | Who will take charge as interim chairman of International Cricket Council? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Shashank Manohar stepped down as International Cricket Council(ICC) chairman after his two 2 year tenure(4 years). He is the first independent chairman. His tenure ended on July 1, 2020. Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja will take charge as interim chairman until the next chairman is elected. |
3. | Who is appointed as the New Managing Director of the Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company promoted? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company promoted V Suryanarayanan, President and COO of the company as the New Managing Director (MD) with effect from 1st July 2020 succeeding SS Gopalarathnam. |
4. | World Sports Journalists Day is observed annually on which day? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Sports Journalists Day is observed annually on July 2. The day aims to acknowledge the work of sports journalists & to encourage them to do better at their work. The day was established in 1994 to mark the 70th anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). This year 2020 marks the 96th anniversary of AIPS. |
5. | Who virtually released a book, "Future of Higher Education - Nine Mega Trends"? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu virtually released a book, "Future of Higher Education - Nine Mega Trends". The book is authored by CA V Pattabhi Ram, a Public Speaker, author and Teacher. The Virtual event was hosted by ICT Academy. |
6. | The Governor of Telangana has amended the Telangana Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act-2005 which will enable the State to increase the borrowing limit by how much percent from earlier 3%? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Governor of Telangana Dr. Tamilisai Sounderarajan has promulgated an ordinance No.3 of 2020, amending the Telangana Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act-2005 which will enable the State to increase the borrowing limit by 2% to 5% from earlier 3%. With the new Telangana FRBM (Amendment) Act 2020, state government's additional borrowing limit can go up to Rs 20,000 crore now, without any hassles. |
7. | The District Administration of Mon, from which state received 2020 SKOCH awards under three categories? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The District Administration of Mon, Nagaland received 2020 SKOCH awards under three categories viz SKOCH Crucible Award 2020, SKOCH order of Merit 2020, SKOCH Honourable mention 2020 in the 65th SKOCH summit from Sameer Kochar, Chairman of SKOCH group. The SKOCH Crucible Award 2020 for its focus on mission mode implementation of opening bank accounts through the Indian post Payment Bank (IBBP) under Financial Inclusive Mon. |
8. | India Celebrates which day as the National Doctors Day? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: India Celebrates July 1st as the National Doctors Day to honour the doctors and physicians and to recognise their 24x7 service to the society and to express gratitude towards the professionals of the medical sector for their service. Indian Medical Association (IMA) observed the first National Doctors Day on 1st July 1991. The theme of 2020 Doctors Day is "Lessen the Mortality of COVID-19" which includes awareness about asymptomatic hypoxia and early aggressive therapy. |