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Q1. When will Prime Minister Narendra Modi confer Prime minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration?
A. 31st August
B. 5th September
C. 30th September
D. 31st October


Answer: 31st October
Explanation:
Prime Minister's award for excellence in Public Administration conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31st October 2020 on National Unity Day.

This award is given to the Civil Servants across the country for their outstanding Work performance and Contribution.




Q2. Punjab National Bank(PNB) has received the first installment of recovery of how much amount in fugitive Nirav Modi case?
A. 20.36 Crore
B. 24.33 Crore
C. 27.92 Crore
D. 36.62 Crore


Answer: 24.33 Crore Explanation:
Punjab National Bank has informed the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, The first installment of recovery of ammount 24.33 crores from the US received by Punjab National Bank in fugitive Nirav Modi case.

About Punjab National Bank PNB: Founded- 12th April 1894
Founder- Dayal Singh Majithia & Lala Lajpat Rai
Headquarters- New Delhi, India
Present MD and CEO- Shri CH. S S Mallikarjuna Rao




Q3. In which year Van Mahotsav's annual one week tree planting festival started?
A. 1972
B. 1950
C. 1986
D. 2005


Answer: 1950 Explanation:
Van Mahotsav's annual one-week tree planting festival started in the year 1950 bye Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi by planting a tree at Rajghat Delhi.




Q4. What is the last date extended by the government for receiving Expression of Interest(EoI) in the disinvestment of Air India?
A. 30th August
B. 30th September
C. 30th October
D. 30th December


Answer: 30th October
About Air India: Founded- 15th October 1932
Founder- J R D Tata
Headquarters- New Delhi
Present Chairman and MD- Rajiv Bansal




Q5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected India's growth rate at what percent for 2020-21?
A. -3.5 %
B. -4.0%
C. -4.5%
D. -5.0%


Answer: minus 4.5%
Explanation:
Recently RBI said India's growth is projected at minus 4.5% for 2020-21.

Earlier IMF has projected global growth rate minus 4.9 percent for the year 2020.

About Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Established- 1 April 1935
Headquarters- Mumbai, India
Governor- Shaktikanta Das
Bank rate- 4.00%




Q6. APEDA signed a memorandum of understanding with which of the following to utilizing their expertise in the agriculture sector?
A. AFC India Ltd
B. NCUI Delhi
C. Both A & B
D. Only A


Answer: Both A & B
Explanation:
Agricultural and processed food products export development authority had signed a memorandum of understanding with AFC India limited and national cooperative Union of India (NCUI) to utilize their expertise in the agriculture sector.




Q7. US Republican Party has been nominated who was President and Vice President candidates for election?
A. Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
B. Joe Biden & Nikki Haley
C. Donald Trump & Mike Pence
D. Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton


Answer: Donald Trump and Mike Pence
Explanation:
Republican Party formally renominated Donald Trump as the party's presidential candidate.

Mike Pence watch also he nominated as vice-president Candidate.

About United States: Capital- Washington, D.C
Largest city- New York City
President- Donald Trump (Republican Party)
Vice President- Mike Pence (Republican Party)
Currency- United States dollar (USD)




Q8. Global tourism lost how many billion US dollars in 5 months due to coronavirus according to the United Nations?
A. 220 billion
B. 320 billion
C. 420 billion
D. 520 billion


Answer: 320 billion US dollar
Explanation:
As per the recent statement of United Nation chief the global tourism industry has been lost 320 billion dollars in the exports in the first 5 months 2020.

About  U: Capital - Washington, D.C.
Largest city- New York City
President- Donald Trump
Vice President- Mike Pence




Q9. Which country has declared free from polio by World Health Organisation (WHO) recently?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. South Africa
D. Bangladesh


Answer: South Africa
Explanation:
World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Africa free of polio after a long decade.
This was announced by the World Health Organisation Regional Director of Africa Dr. Matshidiso Moeti.

About World Health Organisation(WHO): Formation -7 April 1948
Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland
Director-General- Tedros Adhanom
Deputy Director-General- Soumya Swaminathan (Indian)
Deputy Director-General- Jane Ellison




Q10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised which it for holding convocation by mixing tradition and Technology?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Kharagpur


Answer: IIT Bombay
Explanation:
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi praised the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay for holding their convocation virtual mode by mixing tradition and Technology.

About IIT Bombay: Established- 1958
Chairman- Dilip Shanghvi
Director- Subhashish Chaudhari




Q11. National traditional paddy cultivation festival held in which district of Tamilnadu?
A. Madurai
B. Nagapattinam
C. Perambalur
D. Ranipet


Answer: Nagapattinam
Explanation:
A national traditional paddy cultivation festival was held on 25th August 2020 at Nagapattinam, in the heartland of the Cauvery Delta region in Tamil Nadu.

The day-long festival showcased more than 110 traditional paddy varieties. These included lesser-known items in different varieties of samba such as Kottaram Samba, Kirai Samba, etc.




Q12. Which state government completely ban any religious cultural meeting till 30th September due to COVID-19?
A. Kerala
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka


Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Government Uttar Pradesh has ordered a complete ban on any religious cultural meeting till 30th September.

This step will be helping to maintain law and order in the state till September 30 in the wake of the COVID -19.




Q13. Which state has been recently declared 'Disturbed Area' for 6 more months?
A. Manipur
B. Asam
C. Meghalay
D. Tripura


Answer: Assam
Explanation:
Assam has been declared a disturbed area for the next 6 months with effective from 28th August of this month.

About Assam:Statehood- 26 January 1950
Capital- Dispur
Total Number of Districts- 33
Governor- Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister- Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP)
Members of the Legislative Assembly- 126
Lok Sabha Seats- 14
Rajya Sabha Seats- 7
Literacy Rate (2011) - 72.19%
Sex ratio (2011)- 958/1000



Q14. Which bowler creates a history to become the first fast bowler to take 600 wickets in test cricket?
A. Stuart Broad
B. James Anderson
C. Nathan Lyon
D. Shaun Pollock


Answer: James Anderson
Explanation:
England's pacer James Anderson has created history by becoming the first fast bowler to take 600 wickets in Test cricket.




Q15. Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid Foundation stone for how many projects in Madhya Pradesh?
A. 50
B. 45
C. 35
D. 30


Answer: 45
Explanation:
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 45 highway projects in Madhya Pradesh.

The projects include a road length of 1361 km Rs 11461 crore.




Q16. Which Bank becomes the first bank in India to use satellite data to assess from loans?
A. SBI
B. PNB
C. ICICI
D. HDFC


Answer: ICICI
About ICICI Bank:Founded- 5 January 1994
Headquarters- Mumbai
Present MD & CEO- Sandeep Bakshi
Chairman- Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
Tagline- Hum Hai Na, Khyal Apka




Q17. G Satheesh Reddy has been given how many years extension as the chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO)?
A. 1 year
B. 2 year
C. 3 year
D. 4 years


Answer: 2 Year
Explanation:
As per the recent order of Ministry of Personnel G. Satish Reddy has been given a two-year extension as the chairman of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

He was appointed to the Chairman post in August 2018 for two years.

About the 
Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO):

Formed- 1958
Headquarters- New Delhi
Motto- "Strength's Origin is in Knowledge"
Chairman- Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy



Q18. Who has resigned from his post as MD and CEO of the Indian Energy Exchange(IEE)?
A. Sunil Mehta
B. Rajiv Shrivtastava
C. Ashok Kumar
D. Vinay K Sharma


Answer: Rajiv Srivastava




Q19. Who launched 'My IAF' a mobile application to provide career-related information to the IAF aspirants?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Bipin Rawat
C. Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria
D. Manoj Mukund Naravane


Answer: Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria




Q20. What is the currency of Vietnam?
A. Dinar
B. Rubel
C. Dong
D. Doller


Answer: Dong
About Vietnam: Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia.
Capital- HanoiPrime Minister- Nguyen Xuan Phuc
Currency- Dong.




Q21. World Gujarati Day 2020 observed on?
A. 23rd August
B. 24th August
C. 25th August
D. 26th August


Answer: 24th August




Q22. Who authored the book 'Running Towards Mystery: The adventure of an Unconditional Life?
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. Chetan Bhagat
C. Tenzin Priyadarshi
D. None of the above


Answer: Tenzin Priyadarshi
Explanation:
Books Authored by Tenzin Priyadarshi and co-written by Zara Houshmand.




Q23. Which Nation's satellite ASTROSAT detected and extreme ultraviolet(UV) light from a galaxy 9.3 billion light-years far away from Earth?
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. US
D. India


Answer: India




Q24. Which Railway division is first in India to introduced Baggage sanitization and wrapping machine?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Vijayawada
C. Lucknow
D. Howrah


Answer: Ahmedabad
Explanation:
Ahmedabad Railway division introduced Baggage Sanitization and wrapping machine for safe traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This machine will help in 360-degree ultraviolet sanitization.



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Q25. Experts from which countries come together with India for enhancing conservation of river dolphins?
A. Bangladesh
B. Nepal
C. Myanmar
D. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

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