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A) 5th
B) 4th
C) 3rd
D) 2nd
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1
Ladakh Lt Governor R K Mathur inaugurated the _____ edition of Ladakh Literature Festival, 2020, in Leh
Answer:
A) 5th
B) 4th
C) 3rd
D) 2nd
Explanation:
Ladakh Lt Governor R K Mathur inaugurated the second edition of Ladakh Literature Festival, 2020, in Leh on 10 Dec 2020.
The 3-day festival will host a series of talks, folk music, cultural dance, etc.
The theme of the festival is “Ladakh at the Crossroads”.
The platform will provide an opportunity for the local talented persons and also help to boost the tourism industry in the UT.
Ladakh Lt Governor R K Mathur inaugurated the second edition of Ladakh Literature Festival, 2020, in Leh on 10 Dec 2020.
The 3-day festival will host a series of talks, folk music, cultural dance, etc.
The theme of the festival is “Ladakh at the Crossroads”.
The platform will provide an opportunity for the local talented persons and also help to boost the tourism industry in the UT.
A) USD 168 million
B) USD 160 million
C) USD 163 million
D) USD 165 million
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2
France’s data privacy watchdog has fined Google and Amazon USD ___ million for breaching the country’s rules on advertising cookies
Answer:
A) USD 168 million
B) USD 160 million
C) USD 163 million
D) USD 165 million
Explanation:
France’s data privacy watchdog has fined Google 100 million euros (USD 121 million) and Amazon 35 million euros (USD 42 million) for breaching the country’s rules on advertising cookies.
The watchdog gave Google and Amazon three months to change the way they tell consumers how their data is used and how they can reject cookies.
Otherwise, they will face an additional fine of 100,000 euros.
France’s data privacy watchdog has fined Google 100 million euros (USD 121 million) and Amazon 35 million euros (USD 42 million) for breaching the country’s rules on advertising cookies.
The watchdog gave Google and Amazon three months to change the way they tell consumers how their data is used and how they can reject cookies.
Otherwise, they will face an additional fine of 100,000 euros.
A) Both B & C
B) International Day of Neutrality
C) International Universal Health Coverage Day
D) World Internet Day
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3
Which of the folliwng day is observed on 12th December
Answer:
A) Both B & C
B) International Day of Neutrality
C) International Universal Health Coverage Day
D) World Internet Day
Explanation:
International Day of Neutrality: 12 December
International Day of Neutrality is a United Nations recognized day held on December 12 each year to raise public awareness of the value of neutrality in international relations.
It was officially declared by a UN General Assembly resolution adopted in February 2017 and first observed on December 12, 2017.
International Universal Health Coverage Day: 12 December
International Universal Health Coverage Day is a United Nations’ recognized international day celebrated every year on December 12.
The Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.
This year theme of International Universal Health Coverage Day is ‘Health For All: PROTECT EVERYONE’.
The theme reflects that to end this crisis (COVID-19) and build a safer and healthier future, we must invest in health systems that protect us all—now.
International Day of Neutrality: 12 December
International Day of Neutrality is a United Nations recognized day held on December 12 each year to raise public awareness of the value of neutrality in international relations.
It was officially declared by a UN General Assembly resolution adopted in February 2017 and first observed on December 12, 2017.
International Universal Health Coverage Day: 12 December
International Universal Health Coverage Day is a United Nations’ recognized international day celebrated every year on December 12.
The Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.
This year theme of International Universal Health Coverage Day is ‘Health For All: PROTECT EVERYONE’.
The theme reflects that to end this crisis (COVID-19) and build a safer and healthier future, we must invest in health systems that protect us all—now.
A) Akshya Kumar
B) Priyanka Chopra
C) Sonu Sood
D) Prabas
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4
Indian actor, _______ has topped the first-of-its-kind ’50 Asian Celebrities In The World’ 2020 list, published by UK based Eastern Eye newspaper
Answer:
A) Akshya Kumar
B) Priyanka Chopra
C) Sonu Sood
D) Prabas
Explanation:
Indian actor, Sonu Sood has topped the first-of-its-kind ’50 Asian Celebrities In The World’ 2020 list, published by UK based Eastern Eye newspaper.
The 47-year-old talented Bollywood star has been honoured for his inspiring philanthropic work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, especially helping migrant workers reach their hometowns.
Sonu Sood beat global stars, including from Hollywood, the music industry, television, literature and social media, to be named the number one Asian celebrity on the planet for 2020.
Indian actor, Sonu Sood has topped the first-of-its-kind ’50 Asian Celebrities In The World’ 2020 list, published by UK based Eastern Eye newspaper.
The 47-year-old talented Bollywood star has been honoured for his inspiring philanthropic work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, especially helping migrant workers reach their hometowns.
Sonu Sood beat global stars, including from Hollywood, the music industry, television, literature and social media, to be named the number one Asian celebrity on the planet for 2020.
A) 8
B) 7
C) 9
D) 5
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5
A total of ____ states have completed the implementation process of One Nation One Ration Card System
Answer:
A) 8
B) 7
C) 9
D) 5
Explanation:
A total of nine states have completed the implementation process of One Nation One Ration Card System.
These states are Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh.
Additional borrowing permission of 23,523 crore rupees has been issued to these states on completion of reforms.
A total of nine states have completed the implementation process of One Nation One Ration Card System.
These states are Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Tripura and Uttar Pradesh.
Additional borrowing permission of 23,523 crore rupees has been issued to these states on completion of reforms.
A) 16
B) 15
C) 18
D) 12
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6
Canada has approved Pfizers corona vaccine for people over the age of ___
Answer:
A) 16
B) 15
C) 18
D) 12
Explanation:
Canada has approved Pfizers corona vaccine for people over the age of 16.
The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will arrive at 14 Canadian distribution centres by the third week of Dec 2020.
The first shipment of 2.49 lakh doses to Canada will come from plants in the United States and Belgium.
Canada has approved Pfizers corona vaccine for people over the age of 16.
The first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will arrive at 14 Canadian distribution centres by the third week of Dec 2020.
The first shipment of 2.49 lakh doses to Canada will come from plants in the United States and Belgium.
A) Ramnath Kovind
B) Narendra Modi
C) Venkayya Naidu
D) None of the above
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7
Who will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on 9 Jan’21
Answer:
A) Ramnath Kovind
B) Narendra Modi
C) Venkayya Naidu
D) None of the above
Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on 9 Jan’21.
The Convention will be held in a virtual format.
President Ram Nath Kovind will deliver the valedictory address to the diaspora.
The winners of ‘Bharat ko Janiye’ Quiz will be announced in the inaugural Session.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards will also be announced to honour eminent overseas Indians.
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on 9 Jan’21.
The Convention will be held in a virtual format.
President Ram Nath Kovind will deliver the valedictory address to the diaspora.
The winners of ‘Bharat ko Janiye’ Quiz will be announced in the inaugural Session.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards will also be announced to honour eminent overseas Indians.
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