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Today's 25 August 2020: Top 20 Current Affairs Questions and Answers covers the topic DFCCIL, India’s Longest Ropeway, Global Water Award 2020, Book “Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story”, ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2020, etc.
Q1. Road transport and Highway ministry have decided to extend the validity of motor vehicle documents to which date?
A. 31st December
B. 31st November
C. 31st October
D. 31st September
Answer: 31st December
Explanation:
Recently the road transport and Highway Ministries have decided to extend the validity of motor vehicle Supporting documents Till December 31st this year.
Now the validity of fitness, permit, license, registration, and other documents may be treated to valid till 31st December.
Q2. DFCCIL has seen recently in news. In which year DFCCIL founded?
A. 2004
B. 2005
C. 2006
D. 2008
Answer: 2006
Explanation:
DFCCIL is a PSU under the Ministry of Railway, especially for the development, construction maintenance, and operation of a dedicated freight corridor across the country.
About DFCCIL: Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited
Founded on- 30 October 2006
Headquarters- New Delhi
Chairman- Vinod Kumar Yadav
Managing Director- Anurag Kumar Sachan
First dedicated freight corridor(DFC) from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai
Second dedicated freight(DFC) corridor Punjab to West Bengal
Q3. India and AIIB signed Loan Agreement how many USD for Mumbai Urban Transport Project III?
A. 100 million
B. 200 million
C. 400 million
D. 500 million
Answer: 500 million USD
Explanation:
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) has signed a Loan Agreement of 500 million USD for Mumbai urban transport project III.
About -AIIB:
Headquarters Beijing, China
Current membership- 102 members
Current President- Jin Liqun
Q4. Name the first female golfer from Germany who wins Women's British Open recently?
A. Tina Fischer
B. Karolin Lampet
C. Anja Monke
D. Sophia Popov
Answer: Sophia Popov
Explanation:
World number 304 Sophia Popov became the first female golfer from Germany to win Women's British Open by two strokes at Royal Troon in Scotland.
Q5. Rohan Bopanna is related to which sports?
A. badminton
B. Cricket
C. Tennis
D. Rugby
Answer: Tennis
Explanation:
Rohan Bopanna is Indian tennis player.
He is from Bengaluru.
Q6. Which state Government introduced Bio-Floc Fish Farming technology?
A. Bihar
B. Odisha
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala
Answer: Odisha
Explanation:
Recently fisheries and animal Resource Department of Odisha has introduced a new scheme bio-floc fish farming technology In fisheries.
The main aim of the scheme to support fish farmers and young entrepreneurs.
Q7. Which Country has discovered the Largest Natural Gas Reserve located in the Black Sea?
A. Venezuela
B. Saudi Arabia
C. Turkey
D. Iran
Answer: Turkey
Explanation:
On 21st August, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said sir Ki Hai Discover largest
natural gas reserve in the Black Sea.
It is about 320 billion cubic meters.
About Turkey:
Capital- Ankara
President- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Vice President- Fuat Oktay
Currency- Turkish lira
Q8. Which state launched India’s Longest Ropeway across the Brahmaputra river?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Assam
Explanation:
Guwahati, Assam has got its first ropeway across the Brahmaputra river which is India's longest ropeway.
This ropeway connects North Guwahati to Guwahati city with a distance of 1.8 km stretch.
About Assam: Statehood - 26 January 1950
Capital- Dispur
Total Number of District- 33
Governor - Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal
Q9. Who is the present Indian Ambassador to Russia?
A. Venkatesh Verma
B. Riva Ganguly Das
C. Ravish Kumar
D. Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Answer: Venkatesh Verma
Q10. Which state government plans to build transit homes for migrant workers
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala
Answer: Karnataka
Explanation:
After the Kerela, the Karnataka government is set to build transit homes for migrant workers to provide better living conditions.
About Karnataka:
Statehood - 1 November 1956
Capital - BangaloreTotal
Total Numer of Districts - 30
Governor - Vajubhai Vala
Chief Minister - B. S. Yediyurappa
Lok Sabha seats - 28
Rajya Sabha seats - 12
Q11. Name the first female finance minister of India?
A. Nirmala sitharaman
B. Indira Gandhi
C. Sushma Swaraj
D. J Jayalalitha
Answer: Indira Gandhi
Explanation:
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was the first female finance minister of India. Who presented the budget in the year 1970-71.
About Indira Gandhi:
Indira Gandhi was the first female and 3rd Prime Minister of India.
She was also the second longest-serving Indian Prime Minister after the Jawaharlal Nehru.
Q12. The finance ministry announced annual turnover for businesses up to how much amount are GST exempted?
A. 20 lakh
B. 40 lakh
C. 30 lakh
D. 50 lakh
Answer: 40 lakh
Explanation:
On 24th August Finance ministry businesses with annual turnover up to Rs 40 lakh are exempted from GST. Initially, this limit was Rs 20 lakh.
Current Finance Minister of India- Nirmala Sitharaman
Q13. Which Indian company has acquired a majority stake in online pharmacy Netmeds?
A. Paytm
B. Mahindra
C. Reliance Retail
D. Tata Son
Answer: Reliance Retail
Explanation:
Recently Reliance Retail has bought a 60% stake in pharmacy company Netmeds.
About Reliance Retail :
Founded- 2006
Headquarters- Mumbai
Founder & Current Chairman- Mukesh Ambani
Q14. India has recently co-chaired the first national coordination committee meeting with which nation?
A. Afghanistan
B. Uzbekistan
C. South Korea
D. Lebanon
Answer: Uzbekistan
Explanation:
On 24th August, India and Uzbekistan Co-chaired the first coordination committee meeting on the bilateral issues of the line of credit trade and investment.
About Uzbekistan:
Capital- Tashkent
President- Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Prime Minister- Abdulla Aripov
Q15. Who has recently released a report the 'Status of Sex Ratio at Birth in India' and the 'Elderly Population in India: Status and Support System'?
A. Ram Nath Kovind
B. Venkaiah Naidu
C. Prakash Javadekar
D. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
Answer: Venkaiah Naidu
About Venkaiah Naidu:
13th Vice-President of India
He is also the present Chairman of Rajyasabha.
Q16. What is the mascot of the Kerala Dragonfly Festival 2020?
A. Panda
B. Pantalu
C.Dolphin
D. Tiger
Answer: Pantalu
Q17. Which Company launched the ”The Anywhere school in India” to boost Online learning?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. WhatsApp
D. Facebook
Answer: Google
Explanation:
”The Anywhere school in India” is an initiative launched by Google with more than 50+ features for the students learning form Home.
About Google: Founded - September 4, 1998
Founders - Larry Page & Sergey Brin
Headquarters- California, U.S.
Present CEO- Sundar Pichai
Q18. Which of the following cricketers inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2020?
A. Zaheer Abbas
B. Jacques Kallis
C. Lisa Sthalekar
D. All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Explanation:
Former Cricket players Jacques Kallis( South Africa), Zaheer Abbas (Pakistan), female cricketer Lisa Sthalekar(Australia) Recently inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
About International Cricket Council(ICC): Formation- 15 June 1909
Headquarters- Dubai, UAE
CEO- Manu Sawhney(Indian)
Interim Chairman- Imran Khwaja
Q19. Which water technology company bagged Global Water Award 2020 for a project in Chennai?
A. Siemens India
B. GE Water
C. vA Tech Wabag
D. Thermax India
Answer: vA Tech Wabag
Explanation:
Water technology company vA Tech Wabag Has won a prestigious global water award for tertiary treatment reverse osmosis plant in Chennai.
About vA Tech Wabag: Founded- 1924
Founder- Max Reder
Headquarters- Chennai
Present MD and CEO- Rajiv Mittal
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Q20.The Book “Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story” authored by?
A. Monika Arora
B. Sonali Chitalkar
C. Prerna Malhotra
D. All of the Above
Answer: All of the Above
Explanation:
“Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story” is authored by advocate Monika Arora and Delhi University teachers Sonali Chitalkar and Prerna Malhotra.
The book is published by Garuda Prakashan.
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