Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 11, 2020
September 11, 2020 May 21, 2021
1. Which country launched a campaign named ‘Asol Chini’, to curb fake information on Social Media?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Myanmar
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: A [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Bangladesh has recently launched a nation-wide campaign named ‘Asol Chini’, to curb fake information on Social Media.
The ‘Asol Chini’ campaign, which means ‘real identification’, aims to create digital literacy to stop fake information and rumours. To implement this three-month long campaign, a digital platform Durbar21.org has been created.
2. The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) that has been tested for hot and high weather conditions, is developed by which organisation?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautical Limited
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[C] Bharat Electronics Limited
[D] New Space India Limited
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Correct Answer: A [Hindustan Aeronautical Limited]
Notes:
The Hindustan Aeronautical Limited-HAL’s indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) has successfully demonstrated high altitude capability in hot and high weather conditions in the Himalayas.
The helicopter also demonstrated its payload capability in Siachen glacier. The Army version of LUH is to be presented for Initial Operational Clearance.
3. As per the data from the CGA, what is the quantum of India’s borrowing from April- July, to tackle Covid-19?
[A] Rs 3,165 Cr
[B] Rs 5,165 Cr
[C] Rs 17,165 Cr
[D] Rs 39, 165 Cr
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Correct Answer: D [Rs 39, 165 Cr]
Notes:
According to the recent data from the Controller General of Accounts, India borrowed a record high Rs 39, 165 Crores from Multilateral agencies.
India has undertaken this borrowing to meet expenses related to tackling Covid-19. This is the highest external financing for any full fiscal year. Earlier, in the financial year 2016-17, India had borrowed Rs14,811 crore in external sources.
4. What is the name of the new platform launched by the Prime Minister, for managing Livestock?
[A] e-Gopala App
[B] e- Livestock App
[C] e-Gau mata App
[D] e-Animal Info
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Correct Answer: A [e-Gopala App]
Notes:
The Prime Minister is to launch a new platform for managing Livestock named as e-Gopala App, which will serve as a breed improvement marketplace.
The portal also aims to provide information on managing livestock including buying and selling of germplasm of livestock. It also ensures Quality breeding services for livestock, Animal nutrition and traditional medical treatment. It also sends alerts to remind vaccination and calving.
5. Which neighbouring country of India has proposed to ban Cow-slaughter?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
As per the recent media reports, the ruling party of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has approved a proposal to ban cow slaughter.
In the country, about 99% people are meat-eaters. Whereas, the majority Hindus and Buddhists do not eat beef. Mahinda Rajapaksa-led SLPP party won a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections last month.
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Vinayreddy
September 11, 2020 at 11:06 amNice
Greeshma b
September 11, 2020 at 4:58 pmThis is very useful. Thankyou
Seema kumari
September 11, 2020 at 11:11 pmQuestion number 4 answer is e-Gopala app.