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- When is the International Day of Non-Violence observed?
A) 02 October
B) First Friday of October
C) 01 October
D) First Thursday of October
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Option A
Explanation: Every year, 02 October is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence, to mark the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to as Gandhi Jayanti in India.
- The Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS ‘Kanaklata Barua’ has been commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard. It has been built by which company?
A) Cochin Shipyard
B) Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
C) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
D) Hindustan Shipyard
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Option B
Explanation: The Indian Coast Guard Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS ‘Kanaklata Barua’ was commissioned at the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd in Kolkata on 30 September 2020.
- International Day of Older Persons is a UN recognised day celebrated worldwide on which date?
A) 29th September
B) 2nd October
C) 30th September
D) 1st October
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Option D
Explanation: The International Day of Older Persons is observed each year on 1st October.Theme 2020: Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?
- Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed has recently been appointed as the new Emir (King) of which country?
A) Turkey
B) Qatar
C) Kuwait
D) UAE
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Option C
Explanation: Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed, has been named as the Emir of Kuwait by the cabinet.
- The Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to financially support Start-ups of SC Youth over next 4 Years. How many startups would be identified during this period for the programme?
A) 1000
B) 500
C) 2000
D) 1500
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Option A
Explanation: The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot launched an initiative called the “Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) through Video Conferencing on 30 September 2020 in New Delhi.
- Which among the following financial institution has approve loan worth USD 241 million for the Mumbai Metro Rail II Project?
A) Asian Development Bank
B) New Development Bank
C) World Bank
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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Option B
Explanation: The Shanghai-based New Development Bank (NDB) has approved USD 241 million loan for the Mumbai Metro Rail II Project.
- The International Coffee Day is celebrated globally on which day?
A) 29 September
B) 2 October
C) 30 September
D) 1 October
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Option D
Explanation: International Coffee Day is celebrated on 1st October. The theme 2020 of the day is ‘‘Coffee’s Next Generation’’.
- Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has passed away. He was the king of which Gulf nation?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Oman
C) Kuwait
D) Qatar
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Option C
Explanation: The incumbent Emir (King or Ruler) of the Kuwait Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, has passed away. He was 91. He had ruled the oil-rich Gulf Arab state since 2006.
- The Gujarat government has recently signed an MoU with which country in water sector?
A) France
B) Denmark
C) Russia
D) Germany
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Option B
Explanation: The Government of Gujarat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Denmark in water sector.
- What is the new last date to file the income tax returns (ITR) for assessment year 2019-20?
A) 30 November 2020
B) 31 December 2020
C) 31 January 2021
D) 31 October 2020
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Option A
Explanation: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has once again extended the last date for filing income tax returns (ITR) for assessment year 2019-20, (financial year 2018-19).The new deadline is 30 November 2020. Earlier the last date for filing the ITR of the year concerned was September 30.
- What was the profession of KC Sivasankar, who has passed away recently?
A) Scientist
B) Economist
C) Mountaineer
D) Illustrator
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Option D
Explanation: The legendary artist KC Sivasankar who is best known for illustrating the Vikram Betaal series, has passed away after long illness. He was 97
- The World Vegetarian Day is a global day marked on which date?
A) First Friday of October
B) 30 September
C) 01 October
D) Last Wednesday of September
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Option C
Explanation: World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on October 1 globally to raise awareness about the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
- How much amount of loan has been approved by the New Development Bank (NDB) for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project?
A) USD 500 million
B) USD 250 million
C) USD 700 million
D) USD 300 million
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Option A
Explanation: NDB Board has approved a loan of USD 500 million for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation Limited (NCRTC) will use the fund for construction of a rapid rail corridor connecting the National Capital Territory of Delhi with the cities of Ghaziabad and Meerut located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- ‘Operation My Saheli’ has been launched by which zone of the Indian Railways to enhance the security of women passengers while travelling?
A) South Eastern Railway
B) Northern Railway
C) East Coast Railway
D) South Central Railway
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Option A
Explanation: The South Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways has launched the ‘Operation My Saheli’ initiative to boost the security of women passengers in trains.
- The Government of India has set the target to restore 26 million hectares of degraded and deforested land, and achieve land-degradation neutrality by which year?
A) 2025
B) 2030
C) 2027
D) 2022
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Option B
Explanation: India aims to restore 26 million hectares of degraded and deforested land, and achieve land-degradation neutrality by 2030.
