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January to March Current Affairs - 2020
1 .
Which Indian entrepreneur was recently honoured with the Australia’s highest civilian honour,‘Order of Australia’?
A)
Uday Kotak
B)
Azim Premji
C)
Anand Mahindra
D)
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

The Founder and Chairperson of the famous Bio-technology company Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw was recently honoured with the Australia’s highest civilian honour, ‘Order of Australia’.

The award was presented to her for significant service to promote bilateral relationship between Australia and India, especially in commercial and educational aspects. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the fourth Indian citizen to receive this honour after Mother Teresa, former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee and ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
2 .
Who won silver medal in the women's 57kg freestyle event at 2020 Rome Ranking Series?
A)
Anshu Malik
B)
Vinesh Phougat
C)
Odunayo Adekuoroye
D)
Soronzonboldyn Battsetseg

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Anshu Malik

Indian teenage wrestler Anshu Malik won in the women's 57kg freestyle event of the season 's first major competition, the Ranking Series in Rome. She lost to Nigeria's Odunayo Adekuoroye for the score 10-0.

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3 .
India is buying S-400 air defence missile systems from which country?
A)
Russia
B)
USA
C)
Canada
D)
France

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Russia

Russia started production of S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems for India. The five units will be delivered to India by 2025.S-400 air defence missile systems. The S-400 air defence missile systems are among the best in the world. This will significantly bolster India's air defence mechanism.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
4 .
What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2020?
A)
71th
B)
84th
C)
92nd
D)
97th

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 84th

Henley Passport Index 2020 was launched recently by Henley & Partners. India ranked 84th in the index. Japan has the world's strongest passport. The index was based on the data collected from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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5 .
The first edition of “Krishi Manthan” summit is being held in which state?
A)
Tamil Nadu
B)
Assam
C)
Gujarat
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Gujarat

The 1st edition of Krishi Manthan is being held at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Krishi Manthan is the Asia’s largest “Food-Agri-business-Rural Development” Summit. It is organized by the Food and Agri Business Committee of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad. It is a platform for Business, industry, academia, policymakers and other stakeholders to share their knowledge and expertise.
It is a 2-day event where more than 1,500 delegates including students, working professionals from Food, Agriculture and allied sectors would be participating.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
6 .
Recently, the toll-free number ‘8884333331’ for Missed Call Alert facility of users, was launched for which application?
A)
NPS
B)
BHIM
C)
FASTags
D)
UMANG

Correct Answer : Option (C) - FASTags

Indian Highways Management Company, incorporated by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), has recently introduced the ‘Missed Call Alert Facility’ to check the FASTag balance of the users.
The toll-free number ‘8884333331’ will be available throughout the day. The users of FASTags, who have registered their mobile numbers with NHAI Prepaid wallet, can give a missed call to the number, to check their FASTag balance. The prepaid payment can be done through the My FASTag App, which can be linked to the NHAI wallet or to the Savings account of 13 banks.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
7 .
Who flagged off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun from Larsen and Turbo Armoured System Complex in Gujarat?
A)
Amit Shah
B)
Narendra Modi
C)
Nirmala Sitharaman
D)
Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Armoured System Complex at Hazira, Gujarat on 16 January 2020. The participation of the private sector in defence manufacturing is toward fulfilling the government's commitment to make India an arms manufacturing hub and net defence exporter.

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8 .
With which bank Assam has signed $88 mn loan agreement to implement the Inland Water Transport Project?
A)
World Bank
B)
Bank of China
C)
Standard Chartered
D)
Asian Development Bank

Correct Answer : Option (A) - World Bank

World Bank signed an $88 million loan agreement with the Government of India and the Government of Assam on 16 January 2020. The loan is to help modernize Assam's passenger ferry sector that runs on its rivers including the Brahmaputra and implement Inland Water Transport Project.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
9 .
Who has been elected as a bureau member of IUPAC?
A)
CNR Rao
B)
Bipul Behari Saha
C)
Ajay K. Sood
D)
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Bipul Behari Saha

A noted chemist Bipul Behari Saha has been elected as a bureau member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). He will serve for a period of 2020-23. Currently, he is serving as the Director-R&D, L.R. Research Laboratories Pvt Ltd, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NACL Industries Limited, Hyderabad.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46
10 .
How many Indian astronauts have been selected for India’s first human space mission?
A)
3
B)
4
C)
5
D)
6

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 4

Four astronauts, who are from Indian Air Force were selected for the first human space mission of India. Recently it was announced that the four astronauts will undergo a training in Russia for 11 months, which is to be started this month.
After the training phase in Russia, the astronauts will be trained in operation and simulation of the crew and service module in India, which has been designed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Before the first manned mission, ISRO will send a humanoid to space by the end of 2020.

Published On : 07/09/2021 01:48:46