Current Affairs: 16th November 2020

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Q.1) Name the winner of International Children’s Peace Prize 2020?

(1) Sadat Rahman
(2) Ivanna Ortega
(3) Divina Maloum
(4) Siena Castellon
Correct Answer - (1) Sadat Rahman
Explanation:
Sadat Rahman from Bangladesh has been awarded the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize
2020.

Q.2) Govt lists how many fruits and vegetables under Operation Green Scheme?
(1) 35
(2) 40
(3) 41
(4) 43
Correct Answer - (3) 41
Explanation:
On 11th November 2020, The Indian Govt has begun a new scheme named Operation Green. the main
objective of the Operation Green scheme is to provide 50 per cent subsidy to the Himalayan and North-
Eastern states for air transportation. also, the centre has shared a list of 41 notified fruits and vegetables.

Q.3) How many WAYU Air Purifying Units will be set up under the Air Care project?
(1) 60
(2) 63
(3) 64
(4) 65
Correct Answer - (4) 65
Explanation:
As per the Air Care project, 65 Wing Augmentation Air Purifying Units (WAYU) will be established in
Gurgaon. these units will be equipped with high Air Quality Indices (AQI) that will help in improving the
air quality.]

Q.4) Who represented India at the 8th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting in
2020?
(1) Prakash Javadekar
(2) Ramesh Pokhriyal
(3) Harsh Vardhan
(4) Piyush Goyal
Correct Answer - (3) Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
The 8th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial meeting was held on 13 November 2020
through a virtual platform for Science and Technology cooperation among the member countries, which
are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Q.5) Indian scientists have recently developed efficient smart screens in terms of energy from whose
peeled shells?
(1) Bananas
(2) peanut
(3) Walnut
(4) Gram
Correct Answer - (2) peanut
Explanation:
Indian scientists have recently developed efficient smart screens in terms of energy from peanuts thrown
away. It can also help conserve energy and reduce air conditioning load by controlling the light and heat
passing through it. In the application of this smart screen, liquid crystal molecules are molded into a
polymer mold.

Q.6) Cabinet approved PLI Scheme to key Sectors for Enhancing Manufacturing Capabilities in
India.
(1) 5
(2) 10
(3) 15
(4) 20
Correct Answer - (2) 10
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet headed by the PM Narendra Modi approved the introduction of the Production- Linked
Incentive (PLI) Scheme in 10 key sectors. The approval comes with an aim to enhance India’s
Manufacturing Capabilities and enhance Exports under Atma Nirbhar Bharat.

Q.7) As per Moody, how many per cent Indian GDP will be for FY 2020?
(1) -8.9
(2) -9.5
(3) -9.9
(4) -9.7
Correct Answer - (1) -8.9
Explanation:
Moody has estimated that The GDP of India country will be -8.9% for the FY 2020, before it, Moody
projected to be -9.6%.

Q.8) Which State Government passed the Right to Recall Panchayat Member Bill?
(1) Assam
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Haryana
(4) Punjab
Correct Answer - (3) Haryana
Explanation:
The Haryana State Assembly passed a Right to Recall Panchayat Member Bill. The Haryana Panchayati Raj
(Second Amendment) Bill, 2020 was tabled by Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala. With this Bill,
the people in rural areas will get the right to remove a sarpanch or members of the two bodies even
before their tenure is over.

Q.9) Which of the following has recently started the skill training program of 3 lakh migrant workers in
116 districts?
(1) Central government
(2) Ministry of Education
(3) Planning Commission
(4) Supreme court
Correct Answer - (1) Central government
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has recently launched a skill training
program for 3 lakh migrant workers in 116 districts of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha, Madhya
Pradesh and Jharkhand, India. Under this training program, 1.5 lakh migrant workers will be given short-
term training and 1.5 lakh migrant workers will be recognized for preeducation.

Q.10) Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India at the East Asia Summit (EAS) 2020. The Summit was which
edition of the annual event?
(1) 10
(2) 15
(3) 12
(4) 20
Correct Answer - (2) 15
Explanation:
The External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India at the 15th East Asia Summit (EAS) on
14 November 2020 on behalf of PM Modi.

Q.11) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a roadmap to “Aatma
Nirbhar Madhya Pradesh ” through a virtual event.
(1) 2020
(2) 2021
(3) 2022
(4) 2023
Correct Answer - (4) 2023
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched a roadmap to “Aatma Nirbhar
Madhya Pradesh 2023” through a virtual event.

Q.12) Government of India (GoI) announced fertilizer subsidy for farmers on 12 November
2020.
(1) Rs.40,000 crore
(2) Rs.65,000 crore
(3) Rs.75,000 crore
(4) Rs.90,000 crore
Correct Answer - (3) Rs.75,000 crore
Explanation:
Government of India (GoI) announced Rs.65,000 crore fertilizer subsidy for farmers. The announcement
was made by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 12 November 2020. This funding will enable
timely accessibility of fertilisers in the upcoming crop season.

Q.13) How much amount will be spent on the National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW)?
(1) 640 crore
(2) 650 crore
(3) 660 crore
(4) 670 crore
Correct Answer - (2) 650 crore
Explanation:
The Finance Ministry has approved to set up a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) on
10th November 2020. Almost 650 crore rupees amount will be spent on this database.

Q.14) Which country was the Chair of the East Asia Summit (EAS) 2020?
(1) Russia
(2) Vietnam
(3) United States
(4) Australia
Correct Answer - (2) Vietnam
Explanation:
The Summit was chaired by the Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc because Vietnam is
ASEAN Chair in 2020 (ASEAN holds the central role and leadership in the forum).

Q.15) What is the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2020?
(1) Open Science, leaving no one behind
(2) Science for and with Society
(3) Science, A Human Right
(4) Science for global understanding
Correct Answer - (2) Science for and with Society
Explanation:
The theme for 2020 World Science Day for Peace and Development is "Science for and with Society."
The theme focuses on Science for and with Society in dealing with the global pandemic.

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