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1)Which nation released testing video of the largest ever Hydrogen bomb blast?
A.USA
B.China
C.Russia
D.India
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
- On August 27, 2020, Russia released a 40-minute video of detonation of the world's most powerful hydrogen bomb. The bomb was called the Tsar Bomb.
- It is believed to be 3,333 times more destructive than that of the Hiroshima Nagasaki Atom bombs Little Boy and Fat Man.
- Highlights The Hydrogen bomb was first tested over .
2)Which state government released first Marine Ambulance?
A.Kerala
B.Odisha
C.Goa
D.Assam
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
- Around thirty fishermen lose heir lives at sea in a year due to accidents during fishing.
- Under this context, the Government of Kerala has launched Marine Ambulance services to provide more efficient rescue.
- Highlights The Marine Ambulance specializes in providing first aid and also rescue operations.
- The ambulance is capable of providing critical care.
3)Which meeting of India-Vietnam Joint Commission held via Video Conference?
A.5th
B.10th
C.15th
D.17th
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
- On August 25, 2020, the 17th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation was held virtually which was co-chaired by India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh.
4)Who became 1st fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets?
A.Stuart Broad
B.James Anderson
C.Zaheer Khan
D.Michael Starc
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
- England pacer James Anderson,38-year-old,has become the first fast bowler in history to take 600 Test wickets in the third Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton,England, who is only the fourth bowler in the test cricket to join the 600-Plus Club with the three legendary spinners Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan(800), Australian Shane Warne(708) and Indian Anil Kumble(619).
5) Which state CM addressed virtual Indo-Japan business forum from Bengaluru?
A.Odisha
B.Gujarat
C.Karnataka
D.Maharashtra
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
- On August 26th, 2020 Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa addressed a virtual Indo-Japan business forum organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
- The Chief Minister also signed a Japan-India Start-up Initiative to promote start-ups in the State.
- The Government of Karnataka has set up a 519 acres Japanese Industrial Township at Vasanthanarasapura near Tumakuru to enable more Japanese investments in the state.
6)World Health Organization (WHO) declared which continent free of Wild Poliovirus?
A.Africa
B.Asia
C.Europe
D.Antarctica
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
- On August 25, 2020 the African Continent was declared free of wild polio by the independent body, the Africa Regional Certification Commission(ARCC), which is responsible for certifying the eradication of wild poliovirus in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region.
7)Which state Govt Signed MoU with M3M Foundation to enable students to get into Government Jobs?
A.Punjab
B.Karnataka
C.Haryana
D.Kerala
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
- Haryana employment department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M3M Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M3M Group to facilitate students' online preparation, training and mentoring for entrance examinations of government jobs.
8)Who chaired the 41st GST Council meet?
A.Narendra Modi
B.Nirmala Sitharaman
C.Smriti Irani
D.Amit Shah
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
- On August 27, 2020, the finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 41st GST Council meet. The council discussed states' compensation and revenue losses. What is GST Compensation? As a part of GST reforms, GST Compensation Cess was introduced through GST (Compensation to States) Act, 2017.
- The cess was levied on inter and intra state supply.
9)Which organisation signed MoU with VSSUT to Set up first of its kind innovation cum incubation centre to promote space research?
A.DRDO
B.ISRO
C.Government of India
D.NASA
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
- On 25th August 2020, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, a technical institute, to set up the first of its kind innovation cum incubation centre, VSSUT Space Innovation Centre(VSSSIC) in India to promote space research.
10)Which was the top performing state in the category of Coastal state and also topped the Overall rankings?
A.Haryana
B.Odisha
C.Gujarat
D.Punjab
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
- On 26th August 2020, NITI Aayog in partnership with Institute of Competitiveness released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020, this is the first report to examine export preparedness and performance of the states of India. Gujarat was identified as the top performing state in the category of Coastal state and also topped the Overall rankings.
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