Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020 May 21, 2021
1. What is the new-born mortality rate of India, as per the Sample Registration System (SRS), 2018?
[A] 15 per 1,000 live births
[B] 18 per 1,000 live births
[C] 20 per 1,000 live births
[D] 23 per 1,000 live births
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Correct Answer: D [23 per 1,000 live births]
Notes:
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS), 2018, which is the recent edition, India at a new-born mortality rate of 23 per 1,000 live births.
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan released a detailed progress card on India New-born Action Plan (INAP) targets. National New-born Week being observed from November 15 to 21 on the theme of ‘Quality, equity, dignity for every new-born at every health facility and everywhere’.
2. Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF), which was seen in the news recently, is created with which organisation?
[A] NABARD
[B] RBI
[C] SEBI
[D] FCI
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Correct Answer: A [NABARD]
Notes:
The Union Agriculture Ministry has given approval for subsidised loans worth Rs 3,971.31 crore for implementing micro-irrigation projects.
The interest subvented loans are being offered under Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) created with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). Out of the total loans, maximum loan has been approved for Tamil Nadu.
3. Which organisation has given nod for Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) to be used for navigation in the Indian Ocean Region?
[A] International Maritime Organization
[B] United Nations
[C] International Telecommunication Union
[D] World Tourism Organisation
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Correct Answer: A [International Maritime Organization]
Notes:
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has recently accepted the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) as a component of the World-Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS) for operation in the Indian Ocean Region.
After this approval, merchant vessels can use IRNSS for obtaining position information similar to GPS and GLONASS.
4. Competition Commission of India has approved acquisition of Future Group by which company?
[A] Adani Group
[B] Reliance Retail
[C] Avenue Supermarkets
[D] Tata Group
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Correct Answer: B [Reliance Retail]
Notes:
Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of retail, wholesale, logistics & warehousing businesses of Future Group by Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd and Reliance Retail and Fashion Lifestyle Ltd.
In the month of August this year, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) acquired the businesses of Kishore Biyani’s Future Group for Rs 24,713 crore. After the approval, RIL will have access to around 1800 retail stores of Future Group.
5. What is the theme of the 15th G20 Summit of the year 2020?
[A] Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All
[B] Extraordinary times; Extraordinary Steps
[C] Pandemic preparedness
[D] Sustainable Growth and Climate Resilience
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Correct Answer: A [Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to attend the two-day virtual 15th G20 Summit, which is being chaired by Saudi Arabia.
The theme of the summit is “Realising the Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. This summit is the second meeting of the G20 Leaders, this year. The last G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ summit was held in March 2020.
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