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October to December Current Affairs - 2020
1 .
Which Armed Force has developed a messaging application named ‘Secure Application for Internet’ (SAI)?
A)
Indian Navy
B)
Indian Air Force
C)
Indian Army
D)
Indian Coast Guard

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Indian Army

Indian Army has recently developed a simple messaging application named the Secure Application for Internet (SAI).
The application supports end to end secure voice, text and video calling services for Android platform over the internet. It is similar to messaging applications including WhatsApp and Telegram. It is expected to facilitate secure messaging within the service.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
2 .
India Post has signed an agreement for Exchange of Customs data related to postal shipments with which country?
A)
Japan
B)
USA
C)
Finland
D)
Ireland

Correct Answer : Option (B) - USA

The India Post and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have entered into an agreement for Exchange of Customs data related to postal shipments.
This enabled the two countries to exchange electronic data of international postal items prior to their physical arrival at the destination. Exchange of Electronic Advance Data (EAD) as per the Agreement would enable to promote mutual trade between the two countries.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
3 .
The dispute settlement scheme ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ has been extended up to which date?
A)
December 31, 2020
B)
January 31, 2021
C)
February 15, 2021
D)
March 31, 2021

Correct Answer : Option (D) - March 31, 2021

The Central Government has extended the dead line to 31st March 2021, for making payments under the income tax dispute settlement scheme ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’.
As per the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the declaration has to be made by December 31st 2020 and only in respect of such declarations, the payment of income tax without additional amount can be made by 31st March.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
4 .
Which organisation has launched the facility to file NIL GST statement through SMS?
A)
GSTN
B)
Finance Commission
C)
Central Board of Direct Taxes
D)
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

Correct Answer : Option (A) - GSTN

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has launched the facility, whereby composition tax payers can file NIL GST in form GST CMP-08 through SMS mode without logging in to GST Portal.
As per a GSTN statistics, total of 17.11 lakh taxpayers have opted for Composition Scheme. Out of the 17.11 lakh, 20% taxpayers are the ones who file NIL statement.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
5 .
NSDC tied-up to empower 1 lakh women with digital skills with which company?
A)
Amazon
B)
Google
C)
Microsoft
D)
Reliance

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Microsoft

Microsoft has collaborated with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to impart digital skills to more than one lakh underserved women in India over the next ten months. This initiative is an extension of Microsoft's partnership with NSDC to provide digital skills to over 1 lakh youth in the country.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
6 .
Who appointed as new Chief Information Commissioner?
A)
Yashvardhan K. Sinha
B)
Bimal Zulka
C)
Vilash Sukla
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Yashvardhan K. Sinha

Government of India has approved the name of Former Foreign Service officer, Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha as the new Chief Information Commissioner. He was already the Information Commissioner and was also the most senior. The post of CIC chairman had been vacant for several months after Bimal Zulka retired.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
7 .
Plastic Premier League tournament is to be played in which city?
A)
Raipur
B)
Indore
C)
Kanpur
D)
Gwalior

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Indore

A unique Plastic Premier League (PPL) tournament is being played in Indore, Madhya Pradesh to free the city from single-use plastic. Indore is known for its innovative efforts regarding cleanliness. Indore has been awarded as the cleanest city in the country four times so far.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
8 .
Young Advocates Welfare Fund has been launched in which state?
A)
Goa
B)
Gujarat
C)
Odisha
D)
Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Tamil Nadu

The Young Advocates Welfare Fund has been launched in Tamil Nadu. The Young Advocates Welfare Scheme is aimed at helping such fresh candidates to withstand the initial challenges. It provides monthly financial assistance of three thousand rupees each for two years to the lawyers who just come out of law colleges.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
9 .
Who addressed 6th Parliamentary Speakers' Summit of G 20 Countries?
A)
Amit Shah
B)
Om Birla
C)
Nitin Gadkari
D)
Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that terrorism not only damages the society but also significantly impacts the economy. Mr Birla, who is in Tokyo to attend the 6th Parliamentary Speakers' Summit of G 20 Countries, shared his views with Presiding Officers of Parliaments of G20 countries.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
10 .
Who inaugurated 4th edition of India Energy Forum?
A)
Amit Shah
B)
Smriti Irani
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Nitin Gadkari

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 4th India Energy Forum by CERAWeek organised by HIS Markit. The theme of this edition is "India's Energy Future in a World of Change". India is the third-largest and the fastest-growing aviation market in terms of domestic aviation and Indian carriers are projected to increase their fleet size from 600 to 1200 by 2024.

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