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October to December Current Affairs - 2020
1 .
‘Dharani’ portal, which was seen in news, was launched by which state government?
A)
Kerala
B)
Telangana
C)
Karnataka
D)
Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Telangana

The Chief Minister of Telangana Chandrasekhar Rao announced that registration of non-agricultural lands and properties will be commenced through ‘Dharani’ portal. It is an integrated land record management system portal, launched in the month of October. It has records related to around 1.46 crore acres of land. Originally, only agricultural lands were registered through Dharani portal.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
2 .
Which organization launched the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft?
A)
ISRO
B)
SpaceX
C)
Roscosmos
D)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Correct Answer : Option (B) - SpaceX

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Soichi Noguchi.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
3 .
Who is the author of book 'Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist'?
A)
Ruskin Bond
B)
Vikram Seth
C)
Prem Prakash
D)
Arundhati Roy

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Prem Prakash

The book 'Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist' by veteran journalist Prem Prakash, says that Nehru had ignored the modernization of India's armed forces at the outset of his term in office.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
4 .
Which state government launched the Oil Palm Project?
A)
Andhra Pradesh
B)
Odessa
C)
Kerala
D)
Manipur

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Manipur

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the Oil Palm Project, as an alternative to replace Jhum and poppy cultivations in the state.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
5 .
Which non-banking company launched American Express (Amex) card?
A)
MobiKwik
B)
Cholamandalam
C)
Muthoot Finance Ltd
D)
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited

Correct Answer : Option (A) - MobiKwik

MobiKwik has partnered with card network American Express (Amex) to launch its first prepaid payments card with flexible credit limit.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
6 .
Who among the following is the new speaker of Bihar Assembly?
A)
Renu Devi
B)
Madan Mohan Tiwari
C)
Nand Kishore Yadav
D)
Vijay Kumar Chaudhary

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Nand Kishore Yadav

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Nand Kishore Yadav is likely to be the Bihar Assembly speaker after Janata Dal (United) (JDU) member Speaker Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was chosen to join Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Cabinet.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
7 .
Veteran journalist and writer Ravi Belagere, who passed away recently, belonged to which state?
A)
Kerala
B)
Karnataka
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Karnataka

Veteran journalist and writer of Karnataka, Ravi Belagere has recently passed away at the age of 62. He was working for the popular Kannada tabloid Hai Bangalore.
The writer has been honoured with many awards including the Karnataka Sahitya Academy award, Kannada Rajyothsava award and Karnataka Media Academy award among others. He also started school named ‘Prarthana’ in the state.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
8 .
Which organisation developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM), which was seen in news recently?
A)
DRDO
B)
Larsen & Toubro
C)
Tesla
D)
HAL

Correct Answer : Option (A) - DRDO

The Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) was indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Recently, the missile was seen in the news, it was tested by the Chandipur Test range, Odisha. It registered a significant milestone as it achieved a direct hit on a pilotless target aircraft (PTA), during the test.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
9 .
Which state has launched Mukhya Mantri Rural Street Vendor Scheme?
A)
Bihar
B)
Gujarat
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Madhya Pradesh

The Mukhya Mantri Rural Street Vendor Scheme has been launched by the state government of Madhya Pradesh, on the lines of Pradhan Mantri street vendor scheme
Recently, the Chief Minister transferred the interest-free loan of 10 thousand rupees each into the accounts of rural street vendors. He also launched a roadmap to Aatma Nirbhar Madhya Pradesh, with special focus on education and health.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
10 .
What is the theme for 12th edition of BRICS Summit hosted by Russia?
A)
COVID-19 pandemic
B)
Stronger partnership for a brighter future
C)
Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth
D)
Action Plan for Innovation Cooperation 2020-2021

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth

The 12th edition of BRICS Summit hosted by Russia, under the theme of 'Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth', will be held virtually Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the summit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). India will be taking over the chair ship of the BRICS, which would be the third BRICS Presidency for the country since its inception, after 2012 and 2016, and will host the 13th BRICS Summit in 2021.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38