Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 13th October 2020

Correct Answer: D. Gujarat

Explanation: Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani e-dedicated online e-Sanjeevani OPDs scheme across Gujarat through video conferencing on 8 October 2020. The main objective of is to provide medical facilities online to the patients for common diseases at their homes. This will reduce the additional burden on hospitals and OPDs. It is an extension of free treatment and medicines being provided to Covid-19 patients.

Correct Answer – C. Bangalore Metro Rail Corp Limited

Explanation: Bangalore Metro Rail Corp Limited has signed MoUs with the corporate companies to develop upcoming metro stations under their CSR funds. The proposed metro line between Electronic city and Bangalore International airport will now get CSR funds for the development and maintenance of metro stations. Biocon Foundation will be funding Rs. 65 crore for the construction of Hebbagodi Metro station.

Correct Answer – B. Canada

Correct Answer – B. 741 million

Explanation: New Development Bank, also known as BRICS Bank has approved infrastructure projects worth 741 million dollars in India. Its Board of Directors approved a loan of USD 500 million for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Project and a loan of USD 241 million for Mumbai Metro Rail II (Line 6) Project. The RRTS will have a total length of 82.15 km and 25 stations.

Correct Answer – C. IIM Kozhikode

Explanation:  The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode will soon be launching an e-learning hub and library as a pilot project for villagers in Mavoor, one of the five villages adopted by the institute under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA). The programme aims to create a virtuous cycle between society and the academic system by providing knowledge and practices for the emerging professions. Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan is a flagship programme by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan is aimed at linking the Higher Education Institutions with a set of at least five villages.

Correct Answer – C. Arvind Hali

Explanation: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd (MOFSL) has appointed Arvind Hali as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of its housing finance company Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited (MOHFL). It has also appointed Amar Bahl as the Deputy Managing Director & COO of the company.

Correct Answer – A. Hyderabad

Explanation: Hyderabad headquartered startup Dhruva Space has bagged National Startup Awards 2020 in the space category. Dhruva space was founded in 2012 and it is the first private space technology company in India. A total of 38 startups were awarded, one in each of the 35 categories and 3 special categories in the 12 sectors. The winning startup founders will get a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh and an opportunity to present their solutions to relevant public authorities and corporates. Incubators and accelerators will get Rs. 15 lakh as the winning amount.

Correct Answer – B. Assam

Explanation: Assam government has launched a mobile app “Kisan Rath” App connects more than 10,000 farmers, 50 farmer-producer organizations and 1,000 verified agricultural traders on its interface. The app has been customized by National Informatics Centre (NIC) Assam to suit the requirements of the state. It is available in 3 languages- Assamese, Hindi and English. PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Krishi Sinchai Yojana, Fasal Bima Yojana, KCC etc., have strengthened agricultural ecosystem in the country and made agriculture a dignified calling.

Correct Answer – C. Chqbook

Explanation: Chqbook is India’s first Neobank for small business owners like kiranas, merchants, chemists, and others running proprietorships announced the launch of its new mobile platform ‘Financial Control Center’. With this launch, Chqbook brings world-class financial services to a massive underserved segment. The mobile application of Chqbook will give small businesses the power to manage everyday financial needs and to access other financial products, which helps them to save time, effort and money.

Correct Answer – C. India

Explanation:  As per the latest report by FIS India has become the global leader in real-time financial transactions with 41 million transactions per day, which is more than double that of the last year. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen India doubling its every day real-time transactions at 41 million, says the latest report from FIS. According to the report released, six other countries also saw more than doubling of their real-time payment transactions year-over-year, while four saw at least a twofold increase in transaction value. FIS is a leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets firms globally.

Correct Answer – D. Tata Consultancy Services

Explanation: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched 10 new Threat Management Centres (TMCs) across locations – including the US, UK, Spain and India. They will provide cybersecurity services to its enterprise customers. These centres will focus on providing cybersecurity solutions and services, including managed detection and response services, incident management and breach support, etc.

Correct Answer – C. Piyush Goyal

Explanation: The Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been assigned the additional charge of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in addition to his existing portfolios, following the death of union minister Ram Vilas Paswan. Goyal is currently serving as the Union Minister of Railways and Minister of Commerce and Industry.

Correct Answer – B. RUDRAM

Explanation: The DRDO has successfully flight-tested a new generation Anti-Radiation Missile (RUDRAM-1) at the Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile was launched from SU-30 Mk1 fighter aircraft. The missile, having a speed of Mach two or twice the speed of sound, is capable of bringing down a wide-range of enemy radar systems, communication networks and air defence systems within a range of up to 250 kilometres.

The RUDRAM is a first indigenous anti-radiation missile of the country for Indian Air Force (IAF), being developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). With this, the country has established indigenous capability to develop long-range air-launched anti-radiation missiles for neutralising enemy Radars, communication sites and other RF emitting targets. It has INS-GPS navigation with Passive Homing Head for the final attack. The RUDRAM hit the radiation target with pin-point accuracy. The missile is a potent weapon for IAF for Suppression of Enemy Air Defence effectively from large stand-off ranges.

Correct Answer – D. 13th October

Explanation:  The United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction is observed globally on 13th October. The day is celebrated to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction and also celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face.

This year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is all about governance. You can measure good disaster risk governance in lives saved, reduced numbers of disaster-affected people and reduced economic losses. COVID-19 and the climate emergency are telling us that we need a clear vision, plans and competent, empowered institutions acting on scientific evidence for the public good.

Correct Answer: B. Sagar Kavach

Explanation: A two-day Coastal Security Exercise namely ‘Sagar Kavach’ conducted by the Indian Navy along with Indian Coast Guard and all stakeholders involved in Coastal Security from the coast of Kerala. The exercise was monitored from Joint Operations Centre, Kochi. Sagar Kavach is a half-yearly exercise with an objective to check the Coastal Security mechanism and validate Standard Operating Procedures. The exercise conducted along the coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep assumes significance in the backdrop of the prevailing security situation in the country.

Apart from Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Police, Coastal District Administration, Cochin Port, Fisheries Department, Customs, Marine Enforcement Wing (MEW), Central Industrial Security force (CISF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), LightHouse Department and fishermen community participated in the exercise.