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October to December Current Affairs - 2020
A)
21
B)
22
C)
23
D)
24

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 24


The Sports Ministry has recently selected nine States and Union Territories for upgradation to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE).
The Ministry had identified 14 centres to be upgraded to Khelo India State Centre of Excellence. The total number stands at 24 KISCEs from 23 States and UTs. Centre will provide assistance for bridging gaps in sports equipment, coaches and technical support among others.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
Republic Party
B)
Labour Party
C)
Green Coalition
D)
Nationalist Party

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Labour Party


New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won a landslide victory in the country’s general election. Jacinda Ardern belongs to the Labour Party, which won 49.1% in the election to bring an estimated 64 seats and a complete parliamentary majority. The opposition centre-right National Party won 26.8% in the poll with 35 seats.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
INS Chennai
B)
INS Mysore
C)
INS Kolkata
D)
INS Vikramaditya

Correct Answer : Option (A) - INS Chennai


A naval version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from INS Chennai.
The missile was fired from the indigenously built stealth destroyer of the Indian Navy in the Arabian Sea. It hit the target accurately after performing extremely complex operations. The missile can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft or from land platforms.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
Bihar
B)
New Delhi
C)
Madhya Pradesh
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Uttar Pradesh


Uttar Pradesh government has launched ‘Mission Shakti’, a 6-month long women empowerment campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness and tackle crime against women in all 75 districts across the state. The Governor also flagged off ‘Pink Scooty’ and four-wheeler women police vehicles under ‘Safe City’ Project.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
Piyush Goyal
B)
Harsh Vardhan
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Nirmala Sitharaman


Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the 102nd meeting of World Bank Development Committee Plenary through video conferencing.
She highlighted the measures taken by the Government to tackle the Covid-19 crisis, including the USD 23 billion and USD 271 Billion as a part of the economic stimulus package.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
Diwakar award
B)
Visvesvaraya award
C)
Kalpana Chawla awards
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Kalpana Chawla awards


Visvesvaraya award recognises the countries with a maximum floating solar capacity in each of the four regions of ISA. Kalpana Chawla awards recognise the outstanding contribution of scientists and engineers working in the field of solar energy. Diwakar award recognizes organisations & institutions that have been working for the benefit of differently-abled people and have maximised the use of solar energy in the host country.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
21 October
B)
20 October
C)
19 October
D)
18 October

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 20 October


The World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed globally on 20 October. The day is celebrated to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. WOD is organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), by the launch of a year-long campaign with a specific theme. WOD aims to make osteoporosis and fracture prevention a global health priority by reaching out to health-care professionals, the media, policymakers, patients, and the public at large.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
India
B)
China
C)
Russia
D)
Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - India


India has been ranked at 4th position, with a score of 39.7 out of 100, in the Asia Power Index 2020, released by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute. The Asia Power Index 2020 ranks 26 countries and territories to assess the relative power of states in Asia.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
Amit Shah
B)
Nitin Gadkari
C)
Narendra Modi
D)
Rajnath Singh

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Rajnath Singh


On October 20, 2020, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a new Defence Research Development Organization Procurement Manual, 2020. The main objective of release of the manual is to encourage MSME (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) in Research and Development.

Published On : 07/19/2021 01:46:38
A)
IAF
B)
BSF
C)
CRPF
D)
CISF

Correct Answer : Option (C) - CRPF


The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the country's largest para-military force deployed for the internal security of the nation, has collaborated with IIT Delhi, Defence Research and Development Organisation, and Joint Advanced Technology Centre (JATC) -- DRDO and IIT Delhi joint initiative -- to augment its Research and Development capabilities. "The emerging challenges and engagement with technology in the everyday world entail that the force remains updated not just with most recent technologies and gadgets but also with the technical expertise required by its personnel. The force has made persistent efforts at keeping pace with the latest technologies by adopting them in its core functions," the CRPF said in a press release on Saturday.

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