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July to September Current Affairs - 2020
1 .
Which Indian state is the top performer in implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation Scheme (AMRUT)?
A)
Gujarat
B)
Odisha
C)
Maharashtra
D)
West Bengal

Correct Answer :   Odisha

As per the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Odisha continued to be the top performer in implementation of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation Scheme (AMRUT).
Odisha has secured first position by scoring 85.67 per cent and provided piped water supply to households of nine cities of the state. Out of the 191 projects started under the AMRUT scheme, the state has completed 148 of them. Odisha is followed by Chandigarh and Telangana. Tamil Nadu has completed the highest number of works.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
2 .
Which among the following is an Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship?
A)
Vikrant
B)
Vidyut
C)
Raman
D)
Sarthak

Correct Answer :   Sarthak

In order to enhance maritime security, on August 13, 2020, an Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard was launched and re-christened as Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) "Sarthak" during a ceremony held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) which was conducted through video conferencing from Coast Guard headquarters at New Delhi.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
3 .
India aims to Achieve Zero Road Fatalities by which year?
A)
2023
B)
2027
C)
2030
D)
2035

Correct Answer :   2030

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari while addressing the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Womennovator on Trade Investment and collaborations in Road infrastructure, has underlined India's initiatives to achieve Zero Road Fatalities by 2030.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
4 .
Which bank rolls out "KCC (Kisan Credit Card) Review option" for Farmers?
A)
HDFC
B)
Central Bank of India
C)
State Bank of India
D)
Union Bank of India

Correct Answer :   State Bank of India

State Bank of India(SBI) has launched "KCC (Kisan Credit Card) Review option" on its digital agricultural solution platform, YONO ("You Only Need One") Krishi. With this application the farmers can access their KCC limit in the virtual platform. It is expected to benefit more than 75 Lakh Farmers who have Kisan Credit Card accounts with SBI. The Farmers will no longer need to visit the bank branch physically to apply for a revision in their KCC limit.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
5 .
Which organisation published a report titled “Elephants. Not commodities”?
A)
World Animal Protection
B)
Green Peace
C)
PETA
D)
World Wide Fund for Nature

Correct Answer :   World Animal Protection

World Animal Protection, an international animal welfare organisation has released a new report titled “Elephants. Not commodities”.
The third edition of the report reveals that India has the second-highest number of elephants used in tourism in Asia. It also reveals that as many as 225 of the elephants, which is more than 45%, were kept in severely inadequate conditions.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
6 .
First-of-its-kind Katra-Delhi Express Road Corridor to be completed by which year?
A)
2022
B)
2023
C)
2024
D)
2025

Correct Answer :   2023

First-of-its's-kind Katra (Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir)-Delhi Express Road corridor works have begun and it is expected to be completed by 2023. It was announced by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (M-DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh. The express Corridor is expected to reduce the travel time between Katra and Delhi to around six and half hours, the total outlay of the project is Rs. 35, 000 crores.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
7 .
Which state Govt Launched 'Karma Sathi Prakalpa' scheme to Provide Soft Loans, Subsidies to Youth?
A)
Odisha
B)
Punjab
C)
Haryana
D)
West Bengal

Correct Answer :   West Bengal

On the occasion of International Youth Day 2020, the West Bengal government launched the 'Karma Sathi Prakalpa' scheme under which 1 lakh unemployed youth will be provided soft loans and subsidies so as to make them self-reliant. This scheme empowers the youth.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
8 .
Ammunition Factory Khadki, Pune Handed Over 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) to Which force?
A)
IAF
B)
BSF
C)
CRPF
D)
ITBP

Correct Answer :   BSF

On August 11, 2020, the first consignment of 40 mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) was handed over to Border Security Force (BSF) which is designed and manufactured indigenously by the Ammunition Factory Khadki (AFK) in Pune, Maharashtra on the lines of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India).

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
9 .
Which state CM Launched "YSR Cheyutha" scheme to ensure sustainable livelihood for women?
A)
Assam
B)
Chattisgarh
C)
Andhra Pradesh
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Andhra Pradesh

On 12th August 2020, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched "YSR Cheyutha" a scheme to ensure the sustainable livelihood of women by providing a financial assistance of Rs.18750 per year for 4 years.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09
10 .
Which Foundation partnered with USAID to Launch the W-GDP WomenConnect Challenge Across India?
A)
Reliance
B)
Patanjali
C)
Maruti
D)
Tata

Correct Answer :   Reliance

Under the Women's Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Reliance Foundation, arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, have partnered to bridge the gender digital divide in India. Through the partnership they will launch the W-GDP Women Connect Challenge(WCC) across India in 2020.

Published On : 07/18/2021 01:47:09