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- India has been grouped in which of the following income group in the new World Bank Country Classifications by Income Level 2020-2021?
A) Low income
B) Upper-middle income
C) Lower-middle income
D) High income
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Option C
Explanation: India has retained its position as lower-middle income group economy in the new World Bank Country Classifications by Income Level 2020-2021. India became a lower-middle-income nation from low-income in the fiscal year 2009.
- The International Chess Day is observed annually on which day?
A) 20 July
B) 18 July
C) 19 July
D) 17 July
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Option A
Explanation: The International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20, since 1966, to celebrate one of the most ancient and most popular games in history that promotes fairness, equality, mutual respect and understanding among nations. It was on this day that the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded, in 1924. The idea to celebrate the day as the international chess day was proposed by UNESCO. FIDE’s motto for 2020 celebrations is, “Teach someone how to play chess.”
- Name the winner of the 2020 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
A) Max Verstappen
B) Valtteri Bottas
C) Sebastian Vettel
D) Lewis Hamilton
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Option D
Explanation: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes’ – Great Britain) won the 2020 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix held on 19 July 2020. This is his straight second win of the season.
- The e-portal ASPIRE has been developed by which company for the Indian Automotive Industry?
A) HMT Limited
B) International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT)
C) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
D) Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)
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Option B
Explanation: The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is developing technology platform for the Indian Automotive Industry, to build a strong and self-reliant automotive industry in line with the vision of Make in India and Atma-Nirbhar vision of Government of India. The e-portal named ASPIRE (Automotive Solutions Portal for Industry, Research and Education)
- Which state has introduced the Renewable Energy Export Policy, 2020 to export the power to other states?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Odisha
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Option A
Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced Andhra Pradesh Renewable Energy Export Policy, 2020, for export of energy to other states. Under this policy, the state government shall set up Renewable Energy Power Projects of 120 gigawatts (GWs) in the state. The power generated from these projects shall be exported outside the state. The Policy will be applicable to solar, wind as well as wind-solar hybrid projects.
- Who among these are the winners of the 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize?
A) Katalin Bogyay and Albert Shingiro
B) Jerry Matthews Matjila and Maria Theofili
C) Marianna Vardinoyannis and Morissana Kouyate
D) Jorge Fernando Branco Sampaio and Eduard Kukan
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Option C
Explanation: Marianna Vardinoyannis of Greece, and Doctor Morissana Kouyaté of Guinea has been recognised by the United Nations for the 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize.
- Rajat Mukherjee who passed away recently was related to which field?
A) Sports Person
B) Journalist
C) Filmmaker
D) Economist
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Option C
Explanation: Bollywood filmmaker Rajat Mukherjee, who was known for directing films like Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and Road, has passed away due to long time illness and other health complications.
- Where is the headquarter of International Chess Federation (FIDE) located?
A) Rome, Italy
B) Lausanne, Switzerland
C) Paris, France
D) London, United Kingdom
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Option B
Explanation: Lausanne, Switzerland
- Who is the incumbent President of the UN General Assembly?
A) Filippo Grandi
B) António Guterres
C) Volkan Bozkir
D) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
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Option D
Explanation: Tijjani Muhammad-Bande
- The Nelson Mandela Prize is presented after every 5 years by which organisation?
A) United Nations
B) World Bank
C) European Union
D) Commonwealth
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Option A
Explanation: The Nelson Mandela Prize is awarded every five years and recognizes those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity..
