National (Current Affairs) (Part-VI)

Total Questions: 50

31. Which of the following schemes launched by the present government has been correctly matched with its purpose? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 12.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) SAGARMALA Scheme - To regularise selling of goods at ports
(b) SUMAN Scheme - Free medicines to pregnant women
(c) UJJWALA Scheme - Street lighting
(d) AASHA Scheme - Remunerative prices to ward boys for serving patients

Correct Answer: (b) SUMAN Scheme - Free medicines to pregnant women

Solution:The objective of SUMAN Yojana (Safe Maternity Assurance Scheme) is to provide free medicine to pregnant women. This scheme was launched in October 2019. This scheme was started for the prevention of maternal and child deaths, free of cost, and to provide dignified and quality medical facilities in the hospital.

32. Which child activist became the first Indian to be awarded the 'Changemaker Award 2019' (given by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) for her work towards abolition of child marriage in Rajasthan? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Payal Jangid
(b) Kanchan Upadhaya
(c) Ridhima Pandey
(d) Ayushi Dholakia

Correct Answer: (a) Payal Jangid

Solution:Rights activist Payal Jangid was presented with the Bill & Melinda Gates Changemaker Award, 2019 at the Goalkeeper Global Gold Awards program by the Children's Foundation for working towards the eradication of child marriage in Rajasthan. She is the first Indian woman to receive this award. Along with her, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also honored with this award.

33. Which Indian economist was appointed as the Chief Economist of the World Bank from 2012 to 2016? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

(a) Raghuram Rajan
(b) Jagdish Bhagwati
(c) Kaushik Basu
(d) Indraprasad Gordhanbhai Patel

Correct Answer: (c) Kaushik Basu

Solution:Indian economist Kaushik Basu was appointed Chief Economist of the World Bank from 2012 to 2016. Carmen Reinhart is currently(2022) the Chief Economist of the World Bank Group.

34. Which Indian banknote released in November 2016 features Mangalyaan on the reverse side? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Rs. 200
(b) Rs. 500
(c) Rs. 2,000
(d) Rs. 100

Correct Answer: (c) Rs. 2,000

Solution:The picture of 'Mangalyaan' is on the reverse of the 2000 rupee Indian note issued in November 2016. The picture of 'Mahatma Gandhi' is inscribed on the Rs 500 note, 'Sanchi Stupa' on the Rs 200 note, and the historical site 'Rani ki Vav' on the Rs 100 note.

35. As per 'India State of Forest Report 2019', which state secured the first position for the highest growth in forest area in the country? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Odisha
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (c) Karnataka

Solution:According to the India Forest Status Report, 2019, Karnataka has the highest increase in forest cover (1025 sq. km.). Andhra Pradesh (990 sq. km.) is second in increased in forest cover. Kerala (823 sq. km.) is in third place. According to the India Forest Status Report, 2021, the top three states with increased forest cover are Andhra Pradesh (647 sq. km.), Telangana (632 sq. km.), and Odisha (537 sq. km.). The top 3 states with the highest forest cover in terms of area are Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

36. Which of the following companies was conferred with Maharatna status in October 2019? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Steel Authority of India Limited
(b) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
(c) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
(d) GAIL (India) Limited

Correct Answer: (c) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Solution:In October 2019, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited was granted Maharatna status by the government. Along with this company, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited was also given Maharatna status. The other three companies already have Maharatna status.

37. In which state was the 8ᵗʰedition of the India-China joint training exercise 'Hand-in-Hand 2019' held? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) Manipur
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Kerala
(d) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: (b) Meghalaya

Solution:The 8th edition of the joint military training exercise 'Hand in Hand 2019' between India and China was held at Umroi, Meghalaya state.

38. How many districts of Uttar Pradesh started the second phase of Mission Indradhanush 2.0 at the block level on 7 January 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) 35
(b) 30
(c) 40
(d) 25

Correct Answer: (a) 35

Solution:The second phase of 'Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0' was launched at the block level in 35 districts of Uttar Pradesh on January 7, 2020. Under this program, immunization activity was executed in 4 rounds over seven working days excluding regular vaccination days, Sundays and holidays. The first phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 was launched on December 2, 2019, and the final phase (Phase IV) operated till March 2, 2020.

Note - The date in question should be 6th January instead of 7th January.

39. On 30 October 2019, CBSE and NCERT, New Delhi developed an Aptitude Test for Senior School Students. What is the name of that test? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Lakshya
(b) Udaan
(c) Tamanna
(d) Akanksha

Correct Answer: (c) Tamanna

Solution:An aptitude test (aptitude test) for senior school (high school) students 'Tamanna' was launched by CBSE and NCERT, New Delhi on October 30, 2019. Tamanna's full form is Try And Measure Aptitude And Natural Abilities.

40. Which of the following state's Legislative Assembly adopted a redesigned logo consisting of the National Emblem and the State flower the Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis Retusa) on 9 January 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kerala Legislative Assembly
(b) Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
(c) Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
(d) Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly

Correct Answer: (b) Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Solution:A logo containing the national emblem and state flower Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis retusa) was adopted by the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on January 9, 2020.

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