Current Affairs 25th august 2020
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01.Recently, the Indian Navy has moved a proposal to urgently acquire _________ shipborne drones.
A. 8
B. 10
C. 15
D. 18
Answer:B.
Explanation: Aiming to boost surveillance capabilities against enemy warships operating in the Indian Ocean region, the
Indian Navy has moved a proposal to urgently acquire 10 shipborne drones.
● A proposal has been moved in fast track mode by the Indian Navy before the Defence Ministry under which it
plans to buy 10 Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems for over ₹1,240 crores,
02. Which of the following developed
infrastructure at Rihand project
in Uttar Pradesh to transport fly
ash to cement plants at cheaper
cost?
A.National Thermal Power corporation
B.BPCL
C.HPCL
D.IOCL
Answer:A.
Explanation:
The National Thermal Power corporation developed infrastructure at Rihand project in Uttar Pradesh
to transport fly ash to cement plants at cheaper cost.
● The infrastructure is being developed to help NTPC achieve its goal of 100% utilisation of fly ash
from power plants. This will enable power plants to upgrade the utilisation of fly ash. In the year
2019-20, around 44.33 million tonnes of fly ash were utilised. This is 73.31% of fly ash generated.
03. On August 16, 2020, Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh approved a major
Expansion Scheme about the National
Cadet Corps (NCC). Where is the
headquarters of NCC?
A. New Delhi
B. Bangalore
C. Jaipur
D. Hyderabad
Answer: A.
Explanation: On August 16, 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a major Expansion Scheme. Under the
scheme, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is to be expanded to 173 border areas and coastal districts.
Around 100,000 new cadets are to be inducted.
04. On which date is the Good Governance
Day observed to mark the birth
anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee?
A. 26 November
B. 25 December
C. 24 January
●D. 21 March
Answer:B.
Explanation: On August 16, 2020, India commemorated death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. PM Modi,
Home Minister Amit Shah paid respect to the former Prime Minister.
● He served as the Indian Prime Minister for three terms. He served for 13 days in 1996, then for a
period of 13 months between 1998 and 1999 and full term between 1999 and 2004.
05. Which of the following country is the
member of the Anti-Drug Working
Group?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. Russia
D. All Of the above
Answer:D.
Explanation:The fourth session of Anti-Drug Working Group was held virtually. All the member countries of the group
such as India, Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa participated in the session.
● Anti-Drug Action Plan 2020-21
● On the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26), Anti-Drug Action Plan for 2020-21 was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The plan includes identification of drug dependent population, awareness generation programme, focus on treatment
facilities.
06. Recently which country signed an
agreement to buy 66 of the latest F-16
jets from the USA?
A. China
B. Taiwan
C. Pakistan
D. India
Answer:B.
Explanation: Taiwan recently signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest F-16 jets from the US. This is
expected to escalate the tensions between US and China further.
● This is the first purchase of Taiwan from the US since 1992. Though the deal was planned and
talks were finalised a year ago, the move is likely to be denounced by Beijing. The sale of jets to
Taiwan is to be completed by the end of 2026.
● Taiwan is a member of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, World Trade Organization and Asian Development Bank.
07. A high-level ministerial panel of Goods
and Services Tax council recently
favoured e-way bill for intra state
movement of what?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Iron
D. Platinum
Answer:B.
Explanation: Group of Ministers: E-Way Bill for Intra-State Movement of Gold
● A high-level ministerial panel of Goods and Services Tax council recently favoured e-way bill for intra state
movement of gold. It will help track movement of gold under tax evasion and smuggling.
● The E-Way bill is an electronic challan that shows that tax has been completely paid before
goods are moved from one place to another. This includes within the states and also outside
the states. The bill is required to carry consignment of goods of value exceeding Rs 50,000.
This can be greater for intra-state activities.
08. India dispatched over 30 tonnes of
technical equipment to help which
country to contain oil spill?
A. Spain
B. Russia
C. Mauritius
D. Lebanon
Answer:C.
Explanation: India dispatches over 30 tonnes of technical equipment to help Mauritius contain oil spill
● Mauritius government had requested assistance in dealing with the environmental crisis after a
Japanese bulk carrier MV Wakashio struck a coral reef off the coast in late July resulting in an oil
spill of over 1,000 tonnes into the Indian Ocean.
● A 10-member technical response team, consisting of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel specially
trained for dealing with oil spill containment measures, has also been deployed to Mauritius.
● India’s assistance was in line with its policy to extend humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
to its neighbours in the Indian Ocean region, guided by the Prime Minister’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).
09. Which country observed ‘National
Mourning Day’ to mark
assassination of Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Afghanistan
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B.
Explanation: Bangladesh observes ‘National Mourning Day’ to mark assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman.
● Bangladesh is observing the National Mourning Day marking the 45th
anniversary of the brutal assasination of its founder President
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 15th August 1975.
● Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid homage to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
by placing wreaths at his portrait in front of the Bangabandhu Memorial
Museum at Dhanmondi Road No. 32 in the capital.
10. Recently Chetan Chauhan passed away.
He was a –
A.Actor
B. Cricketer
C. Director
D. Musician
Answer:B.
Explanation: Former India cricketer Chetan Chauhan passes away due to Covid-19
● Chetan Chauhan, the former India batsman and veteran cricket administrator, has died at the age of 73.
The two-time former BJP Lok Sabha MP from Amroha was Home Guard minister in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet. He
tested positive for Covid-19.
