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(A) Tesla Inc.
(B) Microsoft
(C) Apple
(D) Alphabet Inc.
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Correct Answer: (B) [Microsoft]
Explanation:
Microsoft has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to offer digital skills to India's youth in the next 12 months amid the COVID-19 crisis.
2. India and the European Union (EU) Summit is to be held via video conference on ________.
(A) 12 July
(B) 20 July
(C) 15 July
(D) 10 July
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Correct Answer: (C) [15 July]
Explanation:
The Fifteenth summit between India and the European Union (EU) will be held via video conference on 15 July 2020. The summit is aimed to deliver concrete benefits for the people in the EU and India.
3. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) announced partnership with USAID for clean energy development recently. Who is the present Minister (MoS I/C) of MNRE?
(A) Ravi Shankar Prasad
(B) Giriraj Singh
(C) PiyushGoyal
(D) Raj Kumar Singh
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Correct Answer: (D) [Raj Kumar Singh]
Explanation:
A new Partnership announcement was made by the US Agency for International Development (USAID)- supported South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to increase US-India collaboration for clean energy development. MNRE – Minister of State (I/C): Raj Kumar Singh.
4. Which country has launched a new military surveillance satellite named 'Ofek 16'?
(A) Germany
(B) Israel
(C) UAE
(D) United States
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Correct Answer: (B) [Israel]
Explanation:
Israel has launched a new surveillance satellite named 'Ofek 16', that will provide high-quality surveillance for its military activities
The satellite was launched into space by its indigenously developed Shavit rocket, which was used to launch the previous versions of Ofek satellites. It is an advanced electro-optical surveillance satellite developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.
5. Which company is set to acquire general insurance firm Raheja QBE?
(A) Paytm
(B) Mobikwik
(C) Mindtree
(D) HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: (A) [Paytm]
Explanation:
Paytm, India’s most valuable startup, announced that they have reached an agreement to acquire insurance firm Raheja QBE, a joint venture between Rajan Raheja Group and QBE Insurance for a sum of $76 million as the financial services startup looks to tap the nation's booming insurance market.
6. In July 2020, which mobile application was launched by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu which is referred to as the first social media super application?
(A) Pricedes
(B) Monage
(C) Capacity
(D) Elyments
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Correct Answer: (D) [Elyments]
Explanation:
India's first social media super application, Elyments, was launched by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu. The app was created by more than 1,000 IT professionals who came together for Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of the Art of Living.
7. Which organisation has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad to establish a research cell?
(A) Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
(B) Bharat Electronics Limited
(C) Defence Research and Development Organisation
(D) Indian Space Research Organisation
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Correct Answer: (C) [Defence Research and Development Organisation]
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad to establish a Research cell at the IIT.
The Defence research cell aims to meet the upcoming defence technological requirements of the country. This DRDO – IITH Research Cell will conduct research programmes in specific technology areas. This will be established as an extension of the DRDO Research and Innovation Centre (RIC), Chennai.
8. Which country has formally issued notice to UN regarding withdrawal from World Health Organisation (WHO)?
(A) India
(B) United States
(C) Russia
(D) China
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Correct Answer: (B) [United States]
Explanation:
United States of America (USA), as a depositary of the 1946 Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), has formally notified the United Nations (UN) of its decision of withdrawal from the global health body, WHO. The US, which has been a party to the WHO Constitution since June 21, 1948 is the largest funder to the WHO, contributing more than USD 450 million per annum. Notably, the US has to follow the withdrawal conditions including one-year notice period and paying outstanding financial obligations, which were agreed at the time of joining the WHO. In this regard, the US has to serve a 12-month notice period i.e. till July 6, 2021 and also needs to clear the current and past dues which currently owe the WHO around $200 million.
9. When did IIT Alumni Council launch of the world's largest virology lab testing centre with a capacity of conducting one crore tests?
(A) April 2020
(B) March 2020
(C) May 2020
(D) July 2020
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Correct Answer: (C) [May 2020]
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to deliver the inaugural address on the first day of India Global Week 2020. Centre is to host a three-day virtual conference themed 'Be The Revival: India and a Better New World.'
10. Name the person who has been appointed by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group.
(A) C. P. Gurnani
(B) Jayant Krishna
(C) C Vijayakumar
(D) Rajesh Gopinathan
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Correct Answer: (B) [Jayant Krishna]
Explanation:
The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has appointed Jayant Krishna as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the group.
