Current Affairs Quiz – 15 May 2020
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
Which state has launched the Matir Smristi scheme to utilise barren land in the state for income-generating activities through horticulture and pisciculture?
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- The West Bengal government under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched ”Matir Smristi” scheme to utilise 50,000 acres of barren land in six districts of the states, for income-generating activities like horticulture and pisciculture. As per the data, there is at least 50,000 acre of barren land in Bankura, Birbhum, Purulia, Jhargram, West Burdwan and West Midnapore districts of the state.
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- The West Bengal government under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched ”Matir Smristi” scheme to utilise 50,000 acres of barren land in six districts of the states, for income-generating activities like horticulture and pisciculture. As per the data, there is at least 50,000 acre of barren land in Bankura, Birbhum, Purulia, Jhargram, West Burdwan and West Midnapore districts of the state.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
The musical composition ‘United We Fight’ is an initiative of which Indian body, dedicated to the world in the collective fight against coronavirus pandemic?
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- The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous body under MEA, has unveiled a new song titled “United we Fight” to motivate people to be united, think positive and have never say die attitude in our collective fight against COVID 19.
- The musical creation has been dedicated to world by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India, to spread India’s message of hope, resilience and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family).
- The 3.33 minutes long song ‘United We Fight’ is written and composed by Joe Alvares.
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- The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous body under MEA, has unveiled a new song titled “United we Fight” to motivate people to be united, think positive and have never say die attitude in our collective fight against COVID 19.
- The musical creation has been dedicated to world by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India, to spread India’s message of hope, resilience and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family).
- The 3.33 minutes long song ‘United We Fight’ is written and composed by Joe Alvares.
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
The Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) has been published by which organisation?
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The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) was released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 13 May 2020.
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The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) was released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 13 May 2020.
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 (FRA 2020) states that the rate of forest loss declined in 2015-2020 to ________ compared to 2010-2015
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- As per the report, the rate of forest loss during 2015-2020 declined to an estimated 10 million hectares (mha), compared to 12 million hectares (mha) loss in 2010-2015. The FRA 2020 report is based on more than 60 forest-related variables in 236 countries and territories in the period 1990–2020.
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- As per the report, the rate of forest loss during 2015-2020 declined to an estimated 10 million hectares (mha), compared to 12 million hectares (mha) loss in 2010-2015. The FRA 2020 report is based on more than 60 forest-related variables in 236 countries and territories in the period 1990–2020.
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Based on the FRA 2020 report, the total forest area in the world stands at __________, which is one third of the total land area globally.
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- The rate of net forest loss declined from 7.8 mha per year in the decade 1990–2000 to 5.2 mha per year in 2000–2010 and 4.7 mha per year in 2010–2020.
- The world’s total forest area was 4.06 billion hectares (bha), which was 31 percent of the total land area (or 1/3rd) and equivalent to 0.52 ha per person.
- The largest proportion of the world’s forests were tropical (45 per cent), followed by boreal, temperate and subtropical.
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- The rate of net forest loss declined from 7.8 mha per year in the decade 1990–2000 to 5.2 mha per year in 2000–2010 and 4.7 mha per year in 2010–2020.
- The world’s total forest area was 4.06 billion hectares (bha), which was 31 percent of the total land area (or 1/3rd) and equivalent to 0.52 ha per person.
- The largest proportion of the world’s forests were tropical (45 per cent), followed by boreal, temperate and subtropical.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
How much amount has been sanctioned by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for India to support the country in fight against the COVID-19 epidemic?
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed $3.6 million to the Government of India to support the country in prevention, preparedness, and response activities against the COVID-19 epidemic.
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed $3.6 million to the Government of India to support the country in prevention, preparedness, and response activities against the COVID-19 epidemic.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
The World Economic Situation and Prospect (WESP) report is launched by which of these organisations?
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- The World Economic Situation and Prospect (WESP) mid-2020 report was released on 13 May 2020 by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
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- The World Economic Situation and Prospect (WESP) mid-2020 report was released on 13 May 2020 by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
What is the estimated growth of the global economy for the Calendar Year 2020, as estimated by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) in its latest report?
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- The United Nations has projected the world gross domestic product (GDP) to contract sharply by 3.2 percent in 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s. The report estimates that the world GDP is expected to rebound to 3.4 percent in 2021, mostly recovering lost output.
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- The United Nations has projected the world gross domestic product (GDP) to contract sharply by 3.2 percent in 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s. The report estimates that the world GDP is expected to rebound to 3.4 percent in 2021, mostly recovering lost output.
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
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- The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of senior bureaucrat V Vidyavathi as the new Director General (DG) of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- Vidyavathi is a 1991-batch IAS Officer from the Karnataka cadre.
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- The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of senior bureaucrat V Vidyavathi as the new Director General (DG) of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- Vidyavathi is a 1991-batch IAS Officer from the Karnataka cadre.
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)?
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Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) – Rajendra Kumar
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Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) – Rajendra Kumar
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
Name the newly appointed Director General of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ?
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Director General of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) – Shiv Das Meena of the Tamil Nadu cadre.
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Director General of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) – Shiv Das Meena of the Tamil Nadu cadre.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
What was the profession of Sai Gundewar who died recently at the age of 42?
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- Actor Sai Gundewar, who rose to prominence through MTV’s show Splitsvilla, has passed away due to brain cancer, in US while undergoing treatment. He was 42. Sai has also acted alongside Aamir Khan in PK, and Rock on.
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- Actor Sai Gundewar, who rose to prominence through MTV’s show Splitsvilla, has passed away due to brain cancer, in US while undergoing treatment. He was 42. Sai has also acted alongside Aamir Khan in PK, and Rock on.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
The Government of India has announced Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support the Indian Economy in its fight against COVID-19. How much amount has been allocated towards the implementation of this scheme?
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
How much amount of additional emergency working capital fund has been announced by the Ministry of Finance through NABARD to small and marginal farmers in its 20 lakh crore package?
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Rs 30,000 crore Additional Emergency Working Capital for farmers through NABARD- NABARD will extend additional re-finance support of Rs 30,000 crore for meeting crop loan requirement of Rural Cooperative Banks and RRBs. This refinance will be front-loaded and available on tap. This is over and above Rs 90,000 crore that will be provided by NABARD to this sector in the normal course.
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Rs 30,000 crore Additional Emergency Working Capital for farmers through NABARD- NABARD will extend additional re-finance support of Rs 30,000 crore for meeting crop loan requirement of Rural Cooperative Banks and RRBs. This refinance will be front-loaded and available on tap. This is over and above Rs 90,000 crore that will be provided by NABARD to this sector in the normal course.
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
Under its economic package, the government has announced an interest subvention of ________ percent on the loans to be given under the MUDRA-Shishu loan scheme for a period of at least 12 months.
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2% Interest Subvention for 12 months for Shishu MUDRA loanees- Relief of Rs. 1,500 crore- Government of India will provide Interest subvention of 2% for prompt payees for a period of 12 months to MUDRA Shishu loanees, who have loans below Rs 50,000.The current portfolio of MUDRA Shishu loans is around Rs 1.62 Lakh crore. This will provide relief of about Rs 1,500 crore to Shishu MUDRA loanee.
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2% Interest Subvention for 12 months for Shishu MUDRA loanees- Relief of Rs. 1,500 crore- Government of India will provide Interest subvention of 2% for prompt payees for a period of 12 months to MUDRA Shishu loanees, who have loans below Rs 50,000.The current portfolio of MUDRA Shishu loans is around Rs 1.62 Lakh crore. This will provide relief of about Rs 1,500 crore to Shishu MUDRA loanee.