Current Affairs 31th October 2020
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01.World Snow Leopard Day is observed
every year on _________.
A. 21 October
B. 22 October
C. 23 October
D. 24 October
Answer: C.
Explanation: World Snow Leopard Day is observed globally on
23rd October.
● The main purpose of this day is to show the
importance of snow leopard conservation and raise
awareness about this incredible animal.
● The day also emphasizes the importance of taking
measures to stop poaching, as well as consolidating
efforts in terms of an environmental organization in
the countries of the snow leopard range.
02. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
launched the world’s longest
temple ropeway project in
_________.
A. Guwahati
B. Mandi
C. Junagadh
D. Mount Abu
Answer: C.
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched
the world’s longest temple ropeway
project at Girnar in Junagadh.
● Girnar ropeway project consists a total of
25 cabins and is of 2.3 kilo meters length
and 900 meters height.
● It operates at a capacity of 800 passengers
per hour and 8000 per day.
03. Which of the following bank has collaborated with IIT-Madras
Incubation Cell (IITMIC) to launch an initiative called ‘IND Spring Board’ ,for funding start-ups?
A. ICICI Bank
B. Indian Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. Bank of Baroda
Answer: B.
Explanation: State-owned Indian Bank has collaborated with IIT-
Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) to launch the initiative called ‘IND SpringBoard’, for funding start-ups.
● Under the initiative, IITMIC will refer start-ups with
proven technology and established cash flows to
the Indian bank.
● It would also extend advisory to the bank on the
business model.
04. Which of the following country has
topped the global mobile internet
speed rankings by Ookla?
A. US
B. New Zealand
C. South Korea
D. Japan
Answer: C.
Explanation: India has been ranked 131 out of 138 countries in the
global mobile internet speed rankings by Ookla.
● South Korea has topped the list with an average
mobile internet speed of 121.00 Mbps.
05. Recently, Joginder War Memorial has been inaugurated in
_________.
A. Assam
B. Sikkim
C. Nagaland
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: D.
Explanation: Indian Army war memorial called the Joginder War Memorial was inaugurated at Bum La, Arunachal Pradesh.
● He was awarded Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
06. Deadline to file income tax return
extended till __________.
A. 31 March
B. 31 January
C. 31 December
D. 30 November
Answer: C.
Explanation:
The income tax return (ITR) filing deadline for FY 2019-20 has been extended to December 31, 2020, for most individual taxpayers, from
the earlier deadline of November 30, 2020.
● This the second time the tax filing deadline for FY20 has been extended.
07. World Polio Day is observed every
year on ________.
A. 22 October
B. 23 October
C. 24 October
D. 25 October
Answer: C.
Explanation: The World Polio Day is celebrated annually on October 24.
● The day is observed to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio.
● 2020 theme “A win against polio is a win for global health.”
08. The Financial Action Task Force
(FATF) has announced that Pakistan
will continue to remain on its grey list
till February 2021. FATF is
headquartered in ________.
A. Rome
B. Paris
C. Geneva
D. Vienna
Answer: B.
Explanation: The global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced that Pakistan will continue to remain on
its grey list till February 2021.This decision has been taken since Pakistan has not been able to fulfill six out of the 27 mandates to check terror funding.
● FATF has strongly urged Pakistan to swiftly complete its full
action plan by February 2021.
● The FATF Headquarters: Paris, France
09. Which of the following country has
joined the International Monetary
Fund (IMF) to become its 190th
member?
A. Andorra
B. San Marino
C. Monaco
D. Malta
Answer: A.
Explanation: Andorra has joined the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), to become its 190th member.
● IMF’s Membership allows the Andorran government to
benefit from IMF policy advice, especially as the country
tackles the crisis caused by COVID-19 and can now receive an annual review or “health check” of its economy by the IMF, tap technical assistance, and access IMF lending if needed.
10. Who among the following will lead
the NITI Aayog panel formed to
look into introducing reforms in
the urban planning education
system?
A. Jayati Ghosh
B. Amitabh Kant
C. Rajiv Kumar
D. Ashok Lavasa
Answer: C.
Explanation: A panel constituted by the NITI Aayog will look into
introducing reforms in the urban planning education system.
● The 14-member advisory committee, headed by NITI Aayog
Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar, will review the urban planning
education system in India and examine the availability,
demand and supply of qualified urban planners in the
country.
