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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about National Digital Health Mission
1. Mission comes under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
2. Every Indian will get a Health ID card under NDHM.
Select the correct option-Correct
c. 1 and 2 Both
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c. 1 and 2 Both
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
1 pointsPM Narendra Modi inaugurated the submarine Optical Fibre Cable on August 10, 2020. Under the project, a 2,300 km long cable will connect which union territory with Chennai?
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair on August 10, 2020 via video conferencing. Under the project, a 2,300 km long optical fibre cable has been laid undersea between the two cities that will help enhance telecom and Broadband connectivity in Andaman and Nicobar islands.Incorrect
Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair on August 10, 2020 via video conferencing. Under the project, a 2,300 km long optical fibre cable has been laid undersea between the two cities that will help enhance telecom and Broadband connectivity in Andaman and Nicobar islands. -
Question 3 of 15
3. Question
1 pointsPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced the mega plan of OSOWOG or a trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power across the globe. What does S stand for in OSOWOG?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced about the mega plan of “One Sun, One World, One Grid” (OSOWOG) or a trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power across the globe. The idea was first floated by Modi in 2018 during the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced about the mega plan of “One Sun, One World, One Grid” (OSOWOG) or a trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power across the globe. The idea was first floated by Modi in 2018 during the first assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
1 pointsThe National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a pilot basis in 6 Union Territories of India. Which of the following is not among them?
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The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a pilot mode in six Union territories. Under NDHM every Indian will get a health ID that will ease access to medical services in the country.
The six Union Territories where the mission has been rolled out through a pilot launch are Chandigarh, Ladakh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.Incorrect
The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a pilot mode in six Union territories. Under NDHM every Indian will get a health ID that will ease access to medical services in the country.
The six Union Territories where the mission has been rolled out through a pilot launch are Chandigarh, Ladakh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. -
Question 5 of 15
5. Question
1 pointsFormer President Pranab Mukherjee served as the ……. President of India from 2012 to 2017.
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017.
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Former President Pranab Mukherjee served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
1 pointsCentre Formulated India’s First National Council for Transgender Persons of how many members?
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On August 21, 2020, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (40 of 2019) the Central Government constituted the India’s first 30-member National Council for Transgender Persons to advice, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of the rights of Transgender community.
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On August 21, 2020, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (40 of 2019) the Central Government constituted the India’s first 30-member National Council for Transgender Persons to advice, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of the rights of Transgender community.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
1 pointsWho is the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
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Former Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as India’s new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). GC Murmu had resigned as J&K Lt Governor on August 5, 2020.
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Former Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has been appointed as India’s new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). GC Murmu had resigned as J&K Lt Governor on August 5, 2020.
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
1 pointsName the city which has won the Cleanest city award in Swachh Survekshan 2020 awards for “cities with a population above 1 lakh”.
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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) has won the Cleanest city award in Swachh Survekshan 2020 awards for cities with a population above 1 lakh.
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Indore (Madhya Pradesh) has won the Cleanest city award in Swachh Survekshan 2020 awards for cities with a population above 1 lakh.
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
1 pointsKormo Jobs is an application to provide entry-level jobs option. The app has been launched by which company?
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Tech giant Google has announced that it is expanding and has launched its employment application ‘Kormo Jobs’ in India on 19 August 2020, which would help millions of Indians to get entry-level jobs.
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Tech giant Google has announced that it is expanding and has launched its employment application ‘Kormo Jobs’ in India on 19 August 2020, which would help millions of Indians to get entry-level jobs.
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
1 pointsName the Para Athletic who won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in the recently announced National Sports Awards 2020?
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Shri Mariyappan T. won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in the recently announced National Sports Awards 2020.
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Shri Mariyappan T. won the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in the recently announced National Sports Awards 2020.
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following Indian cricketer won Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in the recently announced National Sports Award 2020?
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Rohit Sharma receives Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honour in the recently announced National Sports Award 2020.
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Rohit Sharma receives Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honour in the recently announced National Sports Award 2020.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
1 pointsWhich state topped Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2020?
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Gujarat was ranked at the top of Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2020. Maharashtra was placed second and Tamil Nadu followed in third place, as per a report released by NITI Aayog on August 26, 2020.
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Gujarat was ranked at the top of Niti Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2020. Maharashtra was placed second and Tamil Nadu followed in third place, as per a report released by NITI Aayog on August 26, 2020.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
1 pointsWho has replaced Ashok Lavasa as the new Election Commissioner?
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Rajiv Kumar was on August 21, 2020 appointed as the new Election Commissioner by President Ram Nath Kovind. The former finance secretary has been replaced Ashok Lavasa, who resigned earlier this week.
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Rajiv Kumar was on August 21, 2020 appointed as the new Election Commissioner by President Ram Nath Kovind. The former finance secretary has been replaced Ashok Lavasa, who resigned earlier this week.
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
1 pointsWhich Indian state/UT has launched its own Electric Vehicle Policy?
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The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level.
The Government will also introduce financial incentives for people to buy e-vehicles in the range of Rs 30000 for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws and Rs 150,000 for cars. The policy also offers subsidies and waive road tax and registration fee for electric vehicles.Incorrect
The Delhi government has launched the UT’s own Electric Vehicle Policy that aims to boost the economy and reduce the pollution level.
The Government will also introduce financial incentives for people to buy e-vehicles in the range of Rs 30000 for two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws and Rs 150,000 for cars. The policy also offers subsidies and waive road tax and registration fee for electric vehicles. -
Question 15 of 15
15. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first Silk Training cum Production Center is to be set up in which state?
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The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is set to open the country’s first Silk Training cum Production Center in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
A school building in the tribal village of Chullyu in the state has been modified into the training cum production center. KVIC will also conduct training of artisans and support the production of Eri Silk, an indigenous silk variety of the North Eastern states.Incorrect
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is set to open the country’s first Silk Training cum Production Center in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
A school building in the tribal village of Chullyu in the state has been modified into the training cum production center. KVIC will also conduct training of artisans and support the production of Eri Silk, an indigenous silk variety of the North Eastern states.