Current Affairs 29th November 2020
Current Affairs of the morning are here with the top headlines of the morning. Current Affairs are very important for all competitive exams including Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, etc.
01. Which of the following institute
has developed UV-technology
fitted ‘trunk’ for homes to sanitise
grocery items and currency
notes?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Mandi
D. IIT Ropar
Answer: D.
Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar has developed a trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet germicidal
irradiation technology, which they recommend be placed at doorsteps and all items brought from outside including
grocery and currency notes be put in it to sanitise them and aid the fight against COVID-19.
● The trunk when commercialized can be available at less than Rs 500.
● The device will take 30 minutes to sanitize the items and the team has recommended a 10-minute cooling-off period before one takes the items out.
02. Government has invited proposals
to study effects of yoga,
meditation in fighting COVID-19
under SATYAM programme.
SATYAM works under ________.
A. Department of Science and
Technology
A. Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research
B. Indian Council of Medical
Research
C. University Grants Commission
Answer: A.
Explanation: The Department of Science and Technology has invited proposals to study appropriate intervention of yoga
and meditation in fighting COVID-19 and similar kinds of viruses.
● Teams of scientists, clinicians and experienced practitioners of yoga and meditation who have a proven track
record in the field of yoga and meditation research are being encouraged to submit concept notes on the
proposal.
● The proposals have been invited under the Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM)
program of the DST, a department under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
03. Democratic Republic of Congo has
recorded a second Ebola death in
days following more than seven
weeks without a new case. What is
the capital of Democratic Republic
of Congo?
A. Abuja
B. Kinshasa
C. Bangui
D. Kigali
Answer: B.
Explanation: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded a
second Ebola death in days following more than seven weeks without a new case.
● The Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,200 people since August 2018. During this outbreak it killed
about two thirds of those it infected.
04. Recently, Peter Bonetti passed
away. He was associated with
which of the following sports?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Golf
D. F1 racing
Answer: B.
Explanation: Peter Bonetti, the former Chelsea and England goalkeeper nicknamed “The Cat” for his
outstanding reflexes and agility, has died.
● He appeared in 729 appearances for the London club over two spells from 1960-75 and
1977-79.
05. World Chagas Disease Day is
observed every year on ________.
A. 11 April
B. 12 April
C. 13 April
D. 14 April
Answer: D.
Explanation: For the first time, the global community is observing World Chagas Disease Day, on April 14.
● The aim is to raise visibility and public awareness in people about the disease and help raise the
resources needed for its prevention, control or elimination.
● Chagas disease, also called American trypanosomiasis, has been termed as a “silent and silenced disease”, because of its slow progress.
06. Indian Army observes Siachen
Day every year on ________.
A. 11 April
B. 12 April
C. 13 April
D. 14 April
Answer: C.
Explanation: The Indian Army observed the 36th Siachen Day on 13 April, remembering the gallant martyrs of Siachen.
● Siachen Day commemorates the courage and fortitude displayed by troops of the Indian Army in securing
the highest and coldest battlefield in the world.
● On April 13, 1984, the Indian Army launched ”Operation Meghdoot” to secure Bilafond La and other passes
on the Saltoro Ridgeline from Pakistani aggression.
07. Which of the following institute got
a patent for the smart stethoscope
“AyuDevice”?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Roorkee
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Madras
Answer: C.
Explanation: A team at the Indian Institute of Technology of Bombay (IIT-B) has developed a “digital stethoscope”
“AyuDevice”, that can listen to heart beats from a distance and record them, minimising the risk of
healthcare professionals contracting the novel coronavirus from patients.
● The data or the auscultated sound from a patient’s chest is wirelessly sent to the doctor using Bluetooth, doing away with the need to go near to take readings.
08. Recently, e-NAM portal
completed four years of
implementation. e-NAM is
related to ________.
A. Pension distribution
B. Agriculture
C. Student scholarship
D. LPG distribution
Answer: B.
Explanation: The pan-India Agriculture trading portal e-NAM completed four years of
implementation on 14 April.
● e-NAM helped in realising the vision of One Nation One Market for agri produce.
● e-NAM was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 21 mandis on 14th April in
2016.
09. ‘Hal Khata’ is related to which of
the following festival?
A. Vishu
B. Vaisakhadi
C. Bhoga Bihu
D. Bengali New Year
Answer: D.
Explanation: Gregorian calendar, the Bengali New Year usually falls around April 14 or April 15.
● This year Pohela Boishakh/Bengali New Year is celebrated on April 14.
● On this day, Bengali traders community opens new books of accounts named as ‘Hal Khata’.
● But due to ongoing lockdown, New Years celebrations have been drastically curtailed this year.
10. Recently, M V Rajasekharan
passed away. He was a
_______.
A. Journalist
B. Army Officer
C. Politician
D. Football player
Answer: C.
Explanation: Veteran Congress leader and former Union minister M V Rajasekharan passed away.
● He represented Kanakapura constituency in Lok Sabha.
● He was known for value-based politics and had served as the Union minister of the state of planning and statistics.
