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Rajat Mukherjee who passed away recently was a 1112131405150207040809030601 famous ______. A) Dancer B) Cricketer C) Singer D) Filmmaker E) Writer

Ans D(Bollywood director Rajat Mukherjee passed away due to kidney-related issues. The filmmaker, known for directing films like Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya…) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Who among the following has inaugurated the first

1112131405150207040809030601 electric vehicle charging station in East ? A) Rupinder Kaur B) Sarita Singh C) Arvind Kejriwal D) Nisha Arora E) Manish Sisodia

Ans E(The e-vehicle charging-station is set-up under a partnership between power discom BYPL and EV Motors Private Limited. The station can charge four vehicles at a time, in 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the vehicle type.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

C.S. Seshadri who passed away recently was 1112131405150207040809030601 famous ______. A) Singer B) Cricketer C) Writer D) Mathematician E) Dancer

Ans D(C.S. Seshadri, one of the leaders of Indian mathematics in the post-Independence era. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1988 and a Foreign Associate of the National Academy of Sciences, USA in 2010. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The government of which state has launched the 1112131405150207040809030601 ‘Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana’ to combat malnutrition in the state? A) Punjab B) Chhattisgarh C) Bihar D) Andhra Pradesh E) Himachal Pradesh

Ans B GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1. Chhattisgarh was tagged among those states which have high levels of malnutrition and anaemia among children and women in the National Health Family Survey (NHFS) – 4 (2015-16). 2. Bhupesh Baghel-led Chhattisgarh government to launch a crusade — the ‘Mukhyamantri Suposhan Yojana’ — on October 2, 2019, on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. 3. The campaign turned out to be a big success, as till March this year, within six months since the scheme was launched. 4. Chhattisgarh government claimed that the number of malnourished children decreased by 13.79 per cent in the state. 5. Malnutrition refers to the condition of deficiencies or imbalances owing to unhealthy eating habits or lack of nutrition in the diet. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Researchers of which university have developed the 1112131405150207040809030601 PROSIT app that tracks mental health by studying phone usage? A) Andhra University B) Osmania University C) Dalhousie University D) E) Panjab University Ans C(The researchers of Dalhousie University have come up with a new app that can detect mental conditions like anxiety and depression based on how you use your phone. The app is called PROSIT and includes tracking features like exercise, sleep, call frequency, message histories and music tastes.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1112131405150207040809030601 Who among the following has won the 2020 Nelson Mandela Prize? A) Pavlos Vardinogiannis B) Vardis Vardinogiannis C) Giannis Vardinogiannis D) Marianna Vardinoyannis E) Tijjani Muhammad-Bande

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, The President of United Nations General Assembly

Nelson Mandela Prize: 1. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established the award in June 2014 which will be awarded every 5 years, to honour Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy of political and social transformation. 2. The award is presented to recognise the achievements of the individuals who contribution and dedicate their lives to serve the humanity by promoting the principle of United Nations. 3. The selection committee of the Award is chaired by the president of the UNGA. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Marianna Vardinoyannis (Greece) 1. i.Ms. Marianna V. Vardinoyannis is the founder and president of “Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Foundation” and “ELPIDA Friends’ Association of Children with cancer”, foundations dedicated to children welfare. 2. ii.She has been the Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO since 1999. 3. iii.ELPIDA was instrumental in the establishment of the first bone marrow transplant unit, Greece in 1999 and the country’s first oncology hospital for children in 2010.

Dr. Morissana Kouyaté (Guenia) 1. i.Dr. Kouyaté, the executive director of the Inter-African Committee(IAC) on Harmful Traditional Practices is working to end the female genital mutilation (FGM) and violence against women in Africa. 2. ii.He created the IAC in 1984 at Dakar, Senega, which works to educate and change the attitude towards the practice of FGM and ensure the human rights of the women and children of Africa.

About UNGA: President– Tijjani Muhammad-Bande President Elect– Volkan Bozkir Headquarters– New York, of America GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Who among the following is all set to host the 2020 India

1112131405150207040809030601 Ideas Summit on July 22? A) NITI Aayog B) FICCI C) CII D) India Business Council E) ASSOCHAM

Ans D(India Business Council will host the 2020 India Ideas Summit on the future of the U.S.-India Partnership and the trends shaping globalization, trade and investment, and the future of work in the COVID-era and beyond. The Summit will feature a high-powered lineup of both public and private sector speakers. Prime Minister and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will deliver the keynote addresses.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has become the highest-paid 1112131405150207040809030601 banker for FY20 with Rs.18.92 cr in remuneration? A) P. S. Jayakumar B) J Packirisamy C) Sandeep Bakshi D) Amitabh Chaudhry E) Aditya Puri

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs 1. HDFC Bank Managing Director Aditya Puri has emerged as the highest paid banker among the top lenders for FY 2019-20, with a 38 per cent jump in salary and prerequisites to Rs.18.92 crore. 2. Second largest private sector lender ICICI Bank’s managing director and chief executive Sandeep Bakhshi. 3. Axis Bank’s managing director and chief executive Amitabh Chaudhry. 4. J Packirisamy and Mrutyunjay Mahapatra, the managing director cum CEOs of Andhra Bank and Syndicate Bank respectively have been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Union Bank of India and the Canara Bank respectively GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1112131405150207040809030601 World Cup Winner Andre Schurrle who retired recently was a famous ______. A) Tennis player B) Footballer C) Cricketer D) Hockey player E) Wrestler

Ans B GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Andre Schurrle (29), Former Chelsea attacker and Borussia Dortmund forward and 2014 FIFA World cup winner(), announces his retirement on July 17, 2020.He is a German former professional footballer who played as a forward. He represented the German national team from 2010 to 2017. About Andre Schurrle: •He played for Chelsea from 2013-15. •He has won a Premier league winner medal in 2015. •He has made 33 appearances in two seasons. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

International Chess Day is observed on which date? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) July 11 B) July 13 C) July 15 D) July 17 E) July 20

Ans E(1st World Chess Day celebrated on July 20, 2020) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The International Chess Day is celebrated on July 20 every year as the founding day of the FIDE (World Chess Federation). • This year will mark FIDE’s 96th anniversary. • On July 20, 1924, at the eighth summer Olympic games in Paris, , the FIDE (World Chess Federation) was founded. • International Chess Day began as the founding day of the FIDE on the same day July 20 in 1966. • FIDE’s motto for 2020 celebrations is, “Teach someone how to play chess.” GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

‘Suraj Kade Marda Nahi’ book on the life of Udham 1112131405150207040809030601 Singh has been written by which of the following? A) Ramesh Chand B) Pravin Srivastava C) Anand Sinh D) Baldev Singh Sadaknama E) Amitav Ghosh

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Shakthiya Akademi Awardee Baldev Singh Sadaknama has authored a book ‘Suraj Kade Marda Nahi’ (sun never dies). The book portrays many aspects of freedom fighter Udham Singh. The book is published by Unistarbooks. Note– Udham Singh 80th death anniversary will fall on July 31, 2020 Essence of the Book i.The book portrays some facts pertaining to Colonel Reginald Dyer, also known as butcher of Jallianwala bagh. ii.It also covers how Udham Singh killed Michael O’ Dwyer, former lieutenant governor of Punjab on March 13, 1940, at Caxton Hall, London for which he was hanged on July 31, 1940 iii.It also states about how bravely he faced trial. Books & Awards: i.His novel ‘Suraj Di Aakh’, which was about the life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh won Dhahan Prize, which carries a cash award of 25,000 Canadian dollars (over Rs 13 lakh ii.He received the Sahitya Akademi Award 2011 for his novel Dhaahwan Dilli De Kingre. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The government of which state has included the 1112131405150207040809030601 transgender community under the Under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana which provides financial assistance to poor elderly, differently-abled persons and widows? A) B) Odisha C) D) Bihar E) Punjab

Ans B GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The Odisha Government included transgender community under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), a social security scheme which provides financial assistance to poor elderly, differently-abled persons and widows in the state. • Under the MBPY scheme, nearly 5,000 transgenders will receive Rs 500, Rs 700 and 900 per month as pension under various categories depending on their age. • The beneficiaries are required to have a certificate issued under Section 6 of the Transgender Persons Act 2019. The scheme applies to those individuals whose annual income is less than Rs 40,000, who is not a member paying income tax or working as a government servant. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Who among the following has resigned from the position of General Manager Cricket Operations BCCI? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) Rohan Kumar B) Ramesh Chand C) Saba Karim D) CK Khanna E) Rahul Johri

Ans C(Saba Karim, the former India wicketkeeper, has resigned from his post as general manager cricket operations in the Indian cricket board. He is the second big name to resign recently after the CEO Rahul Johri was relieved of his services.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Which of the following institutions has launched an automotive technology e-portal ASPIRE? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) RITES B) Niti Aayog C) CII D) ASSOCHAM E) ICAT

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The International Centre of Automotive Technology (ICAT) has launched an automotive technology e-portal, Automotive Solutions Portal for Industry, Research and Education (ASPIRE) • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited(BHEL) for power sector equipment, HMT(formerly Hindustan Machine Tools Limited) for machine tools, ICAT and Automotive Research Association of India(ARAI) for the automotive sector. • Objective of these portals– To create an ecosystem that brings together the solution seekers and problem solvers. These include, industry, academia, research institutes, start-ups, professionals and experts • About ICAT Headquarters– Manesar, Director– Dinesh Tyagi GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs What is India’s direct selling ranking as per the World

1112131405150207040809030601 Federation of Direct Selling Associations? A) 10th B) 11th C) 14th D) 15th E) 12th

Ans D(World Federation of Direct Selling Associations, The Indian direct selling industry has reported improved from 19th a year before to 15th. 1ST US(20%) 2ND (13%) Korea and Germany with 10 % each 5TH (9%)) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has announced that the Ballon 1112131405150207040809030601 d’Or will not be awarded in 2020? A) US football B) European football C) Germany football D) Swiss football E) France football

Ans E(France Football, the magazine behind the annual Ballon d’Or award, have announced that the prize will not be handed out this year. The decision comes due to the complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which put a halt or cancelled the major football leagues. It’s the first time since 1956 that the Ballon d’Or will not be awarded.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs The government of which state has launched an

1112131405150207040809030601 employment scheme for SCs? A) Gujarat B) Punjab C) Uttar Pradesh D) Haryana E) Madhya Pradesh

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Navin Rojgar Chhatri Yojana: Target: The scheme targets to benefit around 7.5 lakh families in 2020-2021. Activities: ii.The beneficiaries informed that the provided financial assistance will be used for setting up of grocery shops, laundry and dry cleansing, cyber cafe and tent house. iii.So far the scheme has connected around 1,77,491 beneficiaries due to COVID-19 pandemic. iv.He transferred Rs.17.42 crore, as subsidy to around 3,484 people under the ”Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swarojgar Yojana”. v.He asked banks to provide loans to provide financial support to the people which would support in achieving around 36000 beneficiaries. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Pi Approximation Day is observed annually on

1112131405150207040809030601 which date? A) July 21 B) July 24 C) July 22 D) July 20 E) July 23

Ans C(Pi Approximation Day is observed on 22 July every year because of the value of Pi that is 22/7. Whereas Pi Day is celebrated on 14 March which is similar to the approximate value of 3.14 and also coincides with Albert Einstein’s birthday) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

ICC has officially postponed the World T20 due to the 12131405150207040809030601 11 coronavirus pandemic. It was slated to be held in which country? A) France B) US C) D) E)

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1. The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially postponed this year’s T20 World Cup slated to be held in Australia.

2. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will be held October – November 2021 with the final on 14 November 2021

3. ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be held in India October – November 2023 with the final on 26 November 2023.

4. Also, the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021 will be held in February of 2021 at . GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

SpaceX Launches ANASIS-II Military Communications 1112131405150207040809030601 Satellite for which of the following countries? A) France B) Germany C) D) Japan E)

Ans E(SpaceX launched a South Korean military communications satellite, ANASIS-II) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Who among the following has authored the novel titled “The Endgame”? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) Kartik Sharma B) S Hussain Zaidi C) Jane Borges D) Ravinder Singh E) Amitav Ghosh

Ans B(S Hussain Zaidi has penned a new novel titled “The Endgame” which talks of politics, betrayal and unimaginable terror. “The Endgame” has been published by HarperCollins India. The book explores the challenges that the security of a country faces from within and without at the same time.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which of the following companies has provided ‘Bharat 1112131405150207040809030601 drones’ to Indian Army for accurate surveillance at the India-China border? A) BDL B) GRSE C) BHEL D) DRDO E) BEL

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) provides the drone named “Bharat” – indigenously developed by the Chandigarh based laboratory of DRDO, to the Indian Army to monitor the high altitude areas and mountain terrains

• The Bharat series drones are listed among World’s most agile and lightest surveillance drones.

• Amid the ongoing boundary dispute between India and China in the Eastern region, DRDO provided Bharat drone, to fulfill the surveillance requirements of Indian army.

About DRDO: Chairman– Dr G. Satheesh Reddy Headquarters–

DRDO Develops Dry Heat Treatment Chamber “GermiKlean” to Sanitise Uniforms of Security Force. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The European Union has approved the biggest green 131405150207040809030601 1112 stimulus in history with a ______billion dollar plan. A) 540 B) 350 C) 615 D) 450 E) 572

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The plan is part of Europe’s bid to become the world’s first climate- neutral continent by 2050 • European governments approved the most€500 billion ($572 billion) climate change plan to invest in electric cars to renewable energy and agriculture. • At a marathon five-day summit in Brussels, heads of government reached a deal on an unprecedented economic rescue plan and seven- year budget for the region worth €1.8 trillion ($2 trillion). GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has been conferred with the 1112131405150207040809030601 President’s Award in ? A) Vandana Trehan B) Kala Narayanasamy C) Nilai Kunji D) Arunima Singh E) Nilisha Rani

Ans B(A 59-year-old Indian-origin nurse in Singapore has been conferred with the President’s Award for Nurses for serving on the frontline during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Kala Narayanasamy was among the five nurses. Each recipient was awarded a trophy, a certificate signed by President Halimah Yacob and SGD 10,000 (USD 7,228).) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The government of which state has signed an MoU with 131405150207040809030601 1112 AMUL to help self-help groups and milk cooperatives? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Uttar Pradesh C) Haryana D) Punjab E) Andhra Pradesh

Ans E(Andhra Pradesh Government has signed an MoU with the milk cooperative giant AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited) to provide fillip to the empowerment of women self-help groups and by encouraging the milk cooperatives in the government sector.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1112131405150207040809030601 Which state/UT cabinet approved the doorstep ration delivery scheme named ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’? A) Tamil Nadu B) C) Delhi D) Gujarat E) Puducherry

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana i.Under the scheme, wheat, flour( instead of wheat grains), rice and sugar will be packed hygienically in bags and delivered to the doorstep of residents who currently collect rations from the Public Distribution System(PDS) under the National Security, 2013 Act. One Nation One Ration Card i.The Centre’s ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ plan will enable the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 ration card holders to buy subsidised foodgrains from any electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) enabled Fair Price Shop(FPS) of their choice anywhere in the country. ii.They can avail foodgrains by using the existing/same ration card after Aadhaar authentication on ePoS device. iii.All states will be added in the scheme & the scheme will be operational all over India by March 2021 GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

National Refreshment Day is being celebrated on which 1112131405150207040809030601 date in 2020? A) July 21 B) July 22 C) July 23 D) July 25 E) None of the above

Ans C(National Refreshment Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of July every year. This year the day falls on 23rd July 2020. This day is celebrated to remind us to refresh oneself from the busy and hectic routine. Taking regular intervals from the regular schedule will detoxify the stress.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which state government has launched the e- 1112131405150207040809030601 Sachivalaya portal for online appointments? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Punjab C) Chattisgarh D) Uttar Pradesh E) Haryana

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched e-Sachivalaya portal, a digital platform to help people to take online appointments for virtual meetings with the chief minister, deputy CM, ministers and heads of various departments. • The portal was launched to provide citizen-centric services to the people in a transparent and seamless manner by making the maximum use of the information technology. • Haryana Udhyam Memorandum portal was launched to facilitate MSMEs.. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Which bank has partnered with the NSDC to train rural youth for financial services jobs? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) Bandhan Bank B) Axis Bank C) ICICI D) SBI E) Airtel Payments Bank

Ans E(Airtel Payments Bank Ltd has collaborated with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to train and skill young people in rural areas on financial services, enabling them to find jobs and become entrepreneurs in the sector.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has been named as the new 1112131405150207040809030601 CEO & Director of Microfinance Institutions Network? A) Vasu Vashisht B) Ravi Gupta C) Alok Mishra D) Rajesh Singh E) Anant Kumar

Ans C(MFIN has appointed Dr Alok Misra as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment will be effective from 1st August 2020. Dr Misra takes over from the present CEO, Harsh Shrivastava.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI General

1112131405150207040809030601 Insurance? A) Praveen Singh B) Anant Kumar C) Sukesh Raj D) Prakash Chandra Kandpal E) Rajesh Verma

Ans D(Serving as SBI General Insurance as the deputy CEO since June 2019. Former MD & CEO, Pushan Mahapatra, has been appointed as director (strategic investments & digital initiatives).) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has won the first Gulbenkian 1112131405150207040809030601 Prize for Humanity? A) Ayakha Melithafa B) Greta Thunberg C) Malala Yosufzai D) Malena Ennman E) Naomi Seibt

Ans B GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg was awarded the first Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity. • The award carries a €1,000,000 prize and the entire amount would be donated by Thunberg to projects and organisations “fighting for a sustainable world”. • The Gulbenkian Prize “aims to recognize people, groups of people and/or organizations from all over the world whose contributions to mitigation and adaptation to climate change stand out for its novelty, innovation, and impact”. • Greta Thunberg already has two Nobel Peace Prize Nominations (2019 and 2020) to her name and was featured by Time magazine among the “100 most influential people in the world”. Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Name the anti-tank guided Nag missile recently test- 1112131405150207040809030601 fired by the DRDO. A) Akashastra B) Dhruvastra C) Sarpastra D) Nagastra E) Trishulastra

Ans B GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• DRDO conducts flight trials of the anti-tank guided Nag Missile (HELINA), which has been named now as Dhruvastra trials were done Test Range, Balasore, Odisha.

• It can fly at a speed of 230m/s and has the capability to engage both static and moving targets under all weather conditions during the day and at night. The range of the land version is 4km, while HELINA can reach up to 7km.

• Dhruvastra is the helicopter version of ‘Nag Helina.Fired from the indigenous `Dhruv’ Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), as well as Rudra (ALH WSI) attack helicopter. Both these helicopters are made in India by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has launched the Vriksharopan Abhiyan in New Delhi? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) Prahlad Patel B) Anurag Thakur C) Narendra Modi D) Amit Shah E) Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Mr Shah inaugurated and lay the Foundation stone of 6 Eco Parks and Tourism sites. The event will take place through Video Conferencing across more than 130 locations spread in 38 Districts of 10 coal and lignite bearing States. • Vriksharopan Abhiyan will be organized by the Ministry of Coal involving all Coal and Lignite PSUs during which large scale plantations would be carried out in mines, colonies, offices and other suitable areas of Coal and Lignite PSUs. • The eco-parks and tourism sites would provide avenues for recreation, adventure, water sport, bird watching etc. for the people residing in nearby areas. • Going Green is the key thrust area of the coal sector.. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

A committee set up by the RBI has recommended multiple 1112131405150207040809030601 interoperable QR codes. Currently, there are ______types of QR codes operating in the country. A) 6 B) 5 C) 3 D) 2 E) 4

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• A committee set up by the to review the Quick Response (QR) Code has recommended that payment system providers should make these codes interoperable. • The committee stated that there should be multiple QR codes like Bharat QR Code and UPI QR to enable faster on-boarding of all types of merchants for digital payments. • Currently, there are three types of QR codes operating in the country. Bharat QR, Unified Payments Interface QR and proprietary QR codes. • The committee therefore recommended phasing out of closed loop QR codes . GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1112131405150207040809030601 Who among the following has recently addressed the G20 Digital Ministers virtual meeting? A) Amit Shah B) Nirmala Sitharaman C) Narendra Modi D) Ravi Shankar Prasad E) Anurag Thakur

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The Saudi Arabian Presidency has selected the theme, “Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century For All”. The three key agenda items to be addressed under this theme are:  “Empowering People, by creating the conditions, in which all people – especially women and youth – can live, work and thrive”;  “Safeguarding the Planet, by fostering collective efforts to protect our global commons”; and  “Shaping New Frontiers, by adopting long-term and bold strategies to share benefits of innovation and technological advancement.” GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

India has recently conducted the First Test Under ‘Study In 1112131405150207040809030601 India’ Programme Online. Which of the following institutions administered the test? A) UPSC B) CBSE C) NTA D) UGC E) AICTE

Ans E(The Indian Scholastic Assessment Test, or Ind-SAT was administered by the National Testing Agency, or NTA. Around five thousand students from , , Bangladesh, Bhutan, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Sri-Lanka, , Zambia, and Mauritius took Ind-SAT 2020.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1112131405150207040809030601 Amala Shankar who passed away at the age of 101 was a famous _____. A) Actor B) Painter C) Singer D) Writer E) Dancer

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has inaugurated the e-Symposium 1112131405150207040809030601 “Emergent North-East India: Strategic and Developmental Imperatives in Handicrafts” organized by IIM, Shillong? A) Rajnath Singh B) Narendra Modi C) Amit Shah D) Arjun Munda E) Prahlad Patel

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which bank and the Green Climate Fund have Committed to 1112131405150207040809030601 Partnership to Boost the Green Recovery from COVID-19? A) World Bank B) ADB C) NDB D) IMF E) AIIB

Ans B(Strategy 2030, ADB will ensure that 75% of its committed projects will support climate change mitigation and adaptation by 2030. Climate finance from ADB’s own resources will reach $80 billion cumulatively from 2019 to 2030.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has been appointed as the new 1112131405150207040809030601 MD and CEO of Indian Overseas Bank? A) Raj Gupta B) Karnam Sekar C) Partha Pratim Sengupta D) Anil Narula E) Shashi Shekhar

Ans C(The post of the MD and CEO at IOB had fallen vacant after the superannuation of Karnam Sekar) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has been appointed as an 07040809030601 11121314051502 honorary adviser for BRICS CCI? A) Vasu Kumar B) Raj Singha C) Pravin Aggarwal D) Surender Singh E) Sahil Seth

Ans D(Sahil Seth, Deputy Commissioner of Mumbai Customs, has been appointed as an honorary adviser to the steering committee for the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) young leaders for the period 2020- 2023.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The BRICS CCI is the parent organisation which promotes commerce and industry in the BRICS nations. The chamber, founded in 2012 with the efforts of eminent professionals and entrepreneurs, is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organisation.

BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Originally the first four were grouped as "BRIC" (or "the BRICs"), before the induction of South Africa in 2010. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs; all are members of G20.

12TH Summit : Russia (ST. Petersburg) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has been named as FWA 1112131405150207040809030601 Footballer of the Year? A) Sadio Mané B) Henderson C) Steve Gerrard D) Kevin Brune E) Mohamed Salah

Ans B(Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been voted the 2019/20 Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Indian Railways will use radio-frequency identification tags for all wagons by which year? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) 2026 B) 2025 C) 2022 D) 2023 E) 2024

Ans C(RFID devices, it would be easier for the railways to know the exact position of wagons, locomotives and coaches. RFID tag will be fitted in the rolling stock, trackside readers will be installed at stations and key points along the tracks to read the tag from a distance of about two meters and transmit the wagon identity over a network to a central computer.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs India has affirmed a shared commitment towards a Free Trade Agreement with which country? 1112131405150207040809030601 A) France B) South Korea C) UK D) Japan E) Singapore

Ans C(The declaration was announced during the 14th Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting which was held virtually. Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for International Trade, Ms Elizabeth Truss co-chaired the meeting.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Which of the following Railway Division has successfully

1112131405150207040809030601 introduced a unique concept of Baggage Sanitization? A) Assam B) Chennai C) Delhi D) Chandigarh E) Ahmedabad

Ans E(Concept of Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping at Ahmedabad Railway Station. The baggage sanitization and wrapping machine ensure 360 degree sanitization of the luggage by using ultraviolet radiation. ) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has been appointed as the 1112131405150207040809030601 Governor of Madhya Pradesh by President Kovind? A) Tamilisai Soundararajan B) Baby Rani Maurya C) Anandiben Patel D) Lal Ji Tandon E) Ramesh Bais

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Nusrat Zaheer who passed away recently was a famous 1112131405150207040809030601 ______. A) Actor B) Singer C) Journalist D) Producer E) Director

Ans C(Veteran Urdu journalist and satirist Nusrat Zaheer passes away at his native place Saharanpur. Nusrat Zaheer was particularly well-known for his interesting and meaningful satires. His literary book ‘Bakalam Khud’ was published in 1996.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which company has teamed up with the NBA team to put 1112131405150207040809030601 virtual fans in basketball arenas? A) Facebook B) Google C) Microsoft D) Dell E) Lenovo

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs • National Basketball Association restarts its coronavirus-interrupted season on July 30 in its “bubble” in Orlando, Florida.

• Microsoft Corp and the NBA stated they have joined forces to put “virtual” fans in the stands of each game using Microsoft’s Teams app to log in and sit alongside each other using a new feature of the app called “Together mode” meant to simulate a group of people sitting in a room and giant screens.

• Teams app The NBA suspended its season in March after a player for the Utah Jazz tested positive for the novel coronavirus. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

India extends medical assistance worth about USD 1 1112131405150207040809030601 million to which country? A) Maldives B) North Korea C) Bangladesh D) Sri Lanka E) Bhutan

Ans B(In response to a request received from the World Health Organisation (WHO). India is sensitive to the shortage of medical supply in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and decided to grant a humanitarian assistance of USD 1 million in the form of anti-tuberculosis medicines) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

India’s first honey testing laboratory has been set up at 1112131405150207040809030601 the National Dairy Development Board in which state? A) Kerala B) Gujarat C) Haryana D) Punjab E) Tamil Nadu

Ans B(In Gujarat, India’s first honey testing laboratory has been set up at the National Dairy Development Board in Anand district. Inaugurating the facility through electronic mode, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar stated the new lab will test honey as per the norms specified by the food safety regulator FSSAI. ) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

What percent of India’s installed capacity of the 1112131405150207040809030601 electricity generation will be from renewable resources by 2030 ? A) 75% B) 40% C) 60% D) 50% E) 35%

Ans C(Raj Kumar Singh, Minister of State(MoS)(IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy stated that India will have around 60% of the installed capacity of the electricity generation from renewable resources by 2030, in the webinar on Energy Transition at the second pre-event hosted by The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2021 in collaboration with Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) India) • Renewable energy capacity would touch 510 GW by 2030, including 60 GW of hydro power.

• At United Nations Climate Action Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced increasing the renewable energy target to 450 GW by 2030 from 175 GW by 2022.

• The minister explained that by 2030, 450 GW of power generation capacity would come from renewables like solar and wind. Besides 60 GW would come from hydro-electric power.

• India’s clean energy capacity including under development projects and hydro electric power is around 190 GW, which is more than the targetted 175 GW by 2022.

• Launched a report, titled • ‘Renewable Power Pathways: Modelling the Integration of Wind and Solar in India by 2030’. And • ‘Bending the Curve: 2025 Forecasts for Electricity Demand by Sector and State in the Light of the COVID Epidemic’.

• The two reports have been prepared by Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) India, which is a research platform based at the TERI headquarters in New Delhi. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

What is the name of 1st ever container Ship which 05150207040809030601 11121314 started from Kolkata via Bangladesh’s Chattogram port reached Agartala recently? 1) MV Shejyoti 2) MV Harmattan 3) MV Gulf Star 4) MV Venus 5) MV Pralaya

Ans A GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who launched the restructured scheme for PM’s 131405150207040809030601 1112 Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 recently? A) Jitendra Singh B) Nitin Gadkari C) Prahlad Singh Patel D) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi E) Smriti Irani

Ans A GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1.The Scheme has been revamped to recognize the performance of the District Collectors towards outcome indicators, economic development, peoples’ participation and redressal of public grievances. 2.Nominations have been called in four major categories – District Performance Indicators Programme, Innovation General Category, Aspirational Districts Program and Namami Gange Program. 3.The scheme for the very first time seeks to recognize the efforts of District level officials in the Namami Gange Programme. Under this award category, one award shall be given to a district out of the 57 notified District Ganga Committees under the Namami Gange Programme. The Government of India instituted “The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration” in the year 2006 to acknowledge, recognize and reward the extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts/ Organizations of the Central and State Governments. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which country became the 25th country to receive 131405150207040809030601 1112 observer status in the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A) Afghanistan B) Iran C) D) Turkmenistan E)

Ans D(Turkmenistan also became the last former Soviet republic to establish formal ties with the trade body. This observer status was granted during the 5th virtual session of WTO General Council which was held from WTO headquarters and attended by representatives of its member-states.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1112131405150207040809030601 CRPF Raising Day is observed on which date? A) July 20 B) July 26 C) July 25 D) July 27 E) July 24

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The Central Reserve Police Forces(CRPF)’s raising day is observed annually on July 27. This year marks the 82nd year of its existence. The CRPF came into existence as Crown Representative’s Police on 27th July 1939. It was renamed as CRPF on the enactment of the CRPF Act on 28th December 1949 by the country’s 1st home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. CRPF in total has 3.25 lakh personnel. They have 3 main combat theatres namely, counter-terrorist operations in Kashmir Valley, counter-insurgency in north eastern states and anti-Naxal operations in Left Wing Extremism affected states. About CRPF: It is India’s largest Central Armed Police Force and considered as India’s largest paramilitary force. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India. Headquarters– New Delhi, India Director General– A P Maheshwari,IPS GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Peter Green who passed away recently was a famous 1112131405150207040809030601 ______. A) Novelist B) Producer C) Actor D) Director E) Guitarist

Ans E(Blues guitarist Peter Green, a co-founder of the band Fleetwood Mac. Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, alongside seven other members of Fleetwood Mac.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Olivia de Havilland, two time Oscar Winner died at the age of 104 in Paris, France. She was known as a doe-eyed actress. She was born on 1st July 1916, in Tokyo, Japan. She served as the last surviving lead of the movie ‘Gone with the Wind’. Awards i.On March 13, 1946, Olivia won an Oscar award for the movie ‘To Each His Own’ under the category Best supporting actress. ii.Again in the year 1949 she won the second Oscar award for the movie “The Heiress’

The American actor, John Saxon passed away at the age of 83 at his residence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee due to pneumonia. He was born on 5th August 1936 as Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America.

Awards: He won the Golden Globe Award for the new star of the year in 1958 for the movie “This Happy Feeling”. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The government of which state has deployed drone and 1112131405150207040809030601 anti-depredation quick response vehicle to guard forest areas? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Assam C) Madhya Pradesh D) Haryana E) Punjab Ans B(Assam deployed a Special Surveillance Quadcopter(Drone) and an Antidepradation Quick Response Vehicle in the state. The inauguration of the vehicle an intensified 24X7 surveillance would be made possible over the forest cover of the state helping to rein in the increasing incidents of human-animal conflict.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1112131405150207040809030601 The government of which state/UT has launched a website for job seekers and employers portal? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Assam C) Punjab D) Puducherry E) Delhi

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal launched a free website http://jobs.delhi.gov.in named ‘Rozgaar Bazaar 2020’ via video conference. The portal connects the job seekers and the recruiters on one platform. Aim- To boost the economy and employment in Delhi. About Rozgaar Bazaar In this website, the employers and companies can post their jobs and vacancies. Also, those who are searching for a job can update their information of their qualification, experience and area of interest. The job portal is free of cost and no fee for registration would be required. Traders and industrialists are requested to join hands under ‘Rozgaar Bazaar’ to boost the economy of Delhi. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The Chief Minister of which state has launched a free mask 1112131405150207040809030601 plan for ration cardholders? A) Punjab B) Chhattisgarh C) Assam D) Tamil Nadu E) Haryana

Ans D(Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Palaniswami launched distribution of quality reusable masks to all ration card holders in the state as part of measures to fight the pandemic to benefit over 69 lakh families in the 1st phase.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

TRIFED has signed an MoU with which institution under 131405150207040809030601 1112 the government’s ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan? A) IIT Mandi B) IIT Roorkee C) IIT Delhi D) IIT Madras E) IIM Bengaluru

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) signed a tripartite MoU with Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA), a Swadeshi Science Movement under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA), a flagship program under the Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD). • To increase the opportunities for better livelihood and income generation for the tribal communities. Features of MoU: • Under this partnership, the Tribal entrepreneurs under the Van Dhan Programme of TRIFED will get access to the expertise of the network of more than 2600 academic and research institutions under the UBA. • TRIFED with IIT Delhi, the National Coordinating Institute(NCI) for UBA, promotes the livelihood of the tribal community through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras under the Van Dan Yojana(VDY). • The beneficiaries of Van Dan Yojana will utilise the Tech4Seva, information Enterprise resource planning (ERP) portal (CSIR-UBA-VIBHA), to develop scientific affordable and sustainable solutions for the issues identified at the grassroots level. • The tribal communities engaged in Minor Forest Produces(MFPs) will get exposure in new processing technologies, product innovation, mentorship, transformational digital systems and handholding. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Role of VIBHA: • The VIBHA will map and reach out to the stakeholders for convergence to strengthen the Van Dhan Yojana. • VIBHA supports the gathering and passing of crucial data on the needs and possible interventions to TRIFED, UBA and the tribal communities.

Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA): • Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA) is envisioning transformational changes in the rural development processes. • The UBA connects the villages with the educational institutions to enhance the social and economic conditions of the rural communities and to build an inclusive India.

Van Dhan Yojana: • Van Dhan Yojana of TRIFED, is a program for value addition, branding and marketing the MFPs by establishing Van Dhan kendras of more than 300 members across India to develop sustainable livelihood for the forest based tribal gatherers. • Around 1,205 tribal enterprises have been established to provide employment opportunities to around 3.6 Lakh tribal gatherers and 18000 self-help groups(SHGs) in 22 states. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Recent Related News: “Tech for Tribal” has been launched by TRIFED in association with IIT-Kanpur, IIT- Roorkee, IIM Indore, Kalinga Institute of Social Science, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) and SRIJAN, Jaipur (Rajasthan) to provide entrepreneurship skills to the tribal people.

TRIFED: Managing Director– Pravir Krishna Head Office– New Delhi Works under- Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Ministry of Tribal Affairs: Union Minister– Arjun Munda Minister of State– Renuka Singh Saruta GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which of the following cities has found a place 1112131405150207040809030601 among the top 20 CCTV-surveilled cities in the world? A) Kolkata B) Delhi C) Hyderabad D) Chandigarh E) Lucknow

Ans C(UK tech firm Comparitech, Hyderabad ranks 16th. 18 out of the top 20 most surveilled cities are in China Globally, there are already 770 million cameras in use with 54% of these being in China

The research also highlighted the 20 most populated cities in the world. 1st Tokyo, 2nd Delhi,3rd Shanghai. Indian Cities– Other indian cities which made into top 20 are: Mumbai in 9th rank and Kolkata in 15th rank.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which state will host the fourth edition of Khelo India 1112131405150207040809030601 Youth Games after Tokyo Olympics? A) Himachal Pradesh B) Rajasthan C) Madhya Pradesh D) Haryana E) Assam

Ans D(The Minister of State of Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju and Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar announced that Haryana will host the 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games(KIYG) in 2021 through video conference. The Games will be held in Panchkula in Haryana. Star Sports will be the Official Broadcast Partner. The games will take place after the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The Khelo India programme has been introduced to revive the sports culture in India at the grass-root level. • The Talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels by the High-Powered Committee will be provided annual financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh per annum for 8 years. • Haryana came second in KIYG 2019 and 2020 editions (200 medals in 2020 and 159 medals in 2019). • They won the KIYG 2018 edition with 102 medals

• India to host Asian Football Confederation(AFC) Women’s Asian Cup 2022.

• 4th Asian Youth Para Games to be Held in Bahrain in December 2021.

• The 2021 AIBA World Boxing Championships are going to be held in Belgrade, Serbia GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Benjamin Mkapa who passed away recently was the 131405150207040809030601 1112 president of which country? A) Ethiopia B) Tanzania C) Zambia D) Nigeria E) Uganda

Ans B(Tanzania’s former president Benjamin Mkapa has passed away. Mkapa served as the third president of the country, from 1995 to 2005, before handing over power to the fourth president Jakaya Kikwete.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

President of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed appointed Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Mohammed Gulaid as the interim Prime Minister of Somalia following the impeachment of Hassan Ali Khaire, the previous Prime Minister of Somalia.

About Somalia: President– Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Capital– Mogadishu Currency– Somalia Shilling

Croatian parliament approved the new government led by Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic whose Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) party.

About Croatia: Capital– Zagreb Currency- Croatian kuna GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Hichem Mechichi, Interior Minister as it’s new Prime minister. He has a month to form a government i.e., should be capable of winning a confidence vote in parliament by a simple majority. He succeeded Elyes Fakhfakh, who resigned over allegations of a conflict of interest.

About : Capital– Tunis Currency– Tunisian Dinar(TND) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs World Nature Conservation Day is observed on which date

1112131405150207040809030601 to raise awareness about conserving nature? A) July 14 B) July 20 C) July 23 D) July 28 E) July 27

Ans D(This day is celebrated all over the world to create awareness about the conservation of natural resources and on environmental issues. Aim: To focus our efforts on preserving our natural environment i:e trees, water and other resources and keeping our home, Earth, healthy.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs The day was adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in the year 2015. This day is also known as ‘World Mangrove day’

Aim: To raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses. Bonne Challenge •The IUCNs global effort to restore 150 million hectares of deforested land by 2020 and 350 million hectare by 2030.

–Godrej & Boyce, WWF India launch Magical Mangroves campaign across eight states ( Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and West Benga).

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO): Headquarter– Paris, France Director-General– Audrey Azoulay GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• The first World Hepatitis Day was observed on 28th July 2011. • The theme of 2020 World Hepatitis Day is “Hepatitis-free future” focusing on prevention of Hepatitis B among mothers and newborns. • The 28th of July, birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate Dr.Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus(HBV) and developed the diagnostic test and vaccine for HBV.

2020 Events: • WHO organised a webinar high level global talk show: Towards a “Hepatitis Free Future” on 28th July 2020, to discuss the progress towards the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has won the Premier League’s 1112131405150207040809030601 Golden Boot award? A) Sergio Agüero B) Kasper Schmeichel C) Jamie Vardy D) Harry Kane E) James Maddison

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy bagged the Premier Leagues Golden Boot award after netting 23 goals across the 2019/20 season.

• He is the first Leicester City player to claim the award and is only the second Englishman after Harry Kane to take the crown in the last 20 years.

• Manchester City’s Brazilian keeper Ederson won the Golden Glove award after keeping his 16th clean sheet of the season against Norwich City to beat Burnley’s Nick Pope to the award. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Kansai Yamamoto who passed away recently was a 12131405150207040809030601 11 famous ______. A) Director B) Singer C) Actor D) Writer E) Designer

Ans E(Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, known for his avant- garde collections and career-defining collaboration with David Bowie. First Japanese designer to hold a show in London.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs The government has recently launched ______schemes for setting up of Bulk Drugs & Medical Devices Parks in the 1112131405150207040809030601 country. A) 8 B) 6 C) 4 D) 3 E) 5

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Devaragunda Venkappa Sadananda Gowda launched guidelines for 4 schemes of Department of Pharmaceuticals (under ministry of chemical & fertilizers), two each for Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices parks, on the lines of making India Atma Nirbhar (self-reliant) in pharma sector.

• Indian pharmaceutical industry is the 3rd largest in the world by volume and 14th largest in terms of value. India contributes 3.5% of total drugs and medicines exported globally

• In March 2020, the Union Cabinet approved schemes to boost domestic manufacturing of critical bulk drugs and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) as part of Rs 10,000-crore production-linked incentive scheme. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks: Rs. 3,000 cr outlay to create 3 drug parks

• Approved by the Government of India (GoI) on March, 2020 was launched with an outlay of Rs. 3,000 crore for a period of 4 years i.e. from FY2020-2021 to FY2024- 2025 to create 3 bulk drug parks in India. The scheme will be implemented through a State Implementing Agency (SIA), a legal entity, set up by the concerned State Government.

• The grant-in-aid will be 70% of the project cost of the common infrastructure facilities (CIF). In case of North Eastern States and Hilly States (i.e. Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Union Territories (UTs) of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh), the grant-in- aid will be 90% of the CIF.

• Maximum grant-in-aid for one bulk Drug Park is limited to Rs.1000 crore. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Scheme Promotion of Medical Devices Parks: Rs 400 cr outlay for 4 Medical Device Parks

• Approved by the GoI on March, 20, 2020 was launched with an outlay of Rs. 400 Crore for a period of 4 years i.e. from FY2020-2021 to FY2024-2025 to create Four Medical Device Parks in India. The Scheme will be implemented through a State Implementing Agency (SIA).

 The grant-in-aid will be 90% of the project cost of the CIF in case of North-East and hilly States and 70% in case of other States.

 Maximum grant-in-aid for one Medical Device Park will be limited to Rs 100 crore. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices: Outlay Rs. 3,420 cr • The scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of Medical Devices has been launched with an outlay of Rs. 3,420 crore for a period of 6 years i.e. FY2020-21 to FY 2026-27. • Eligibility: Any company registered in India and possessing a minimum net worth including group companies) of Rs.18 crore (30% of threshold investment of first year) is eligible for the scheme Target Segments: There are four target segments under the scheme which are as follows:

 Cancer care / Radiotherapy medical devices

 Radiology & Imaging medical devices (both ionizing & non-ionizing radiation products) and Nuclear Imaging devices

 Anesthetics& Cardio-Respiratory medical devices including catheters of Cardio Respiratory Category & Renal Care medical devices

 AII Implants including implantable electronic devices GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs • PLI scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of KSMs, DIs, & APIs in India: Outlay Rs 6,490 cr

• The PLI scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of Key Starting Materials (KSMs)/Drug Intermediates (DIs) / Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in India was launched with an outlay of Rs 6,490 crore for a period of 9 years i.e. from FY 2020-21 to FY 2029-30. The list of 41 products is contained in the scheme guidelines which will enable domestic production of 53 bulk drugs.

 Financial incentives will be given to a maximum of 136 manufacturers selected under the scheme. • Eligibility: The Net Worth of the Applicant (including that of Group Companies), as on the date of application, shall not be less than 30% of the total proposed investment. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

India has handed over 10 broad gauge locomotives to 1112131405150207040809030601 which of the following country to help handle the increasing volume of passenger and freight train operations? A) B) Bangladesh C) Sri Lanka D) Bhutan E) Maldives

Ans B(Aim to help handle the increasing volume of passenger and freight train operations in the neighbouring country. The locomotives were flagged off virtually by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Railways Minister Piyush Goyal .Designed for a speed of 120 mph, and are suitable for hauling freight and passenger trains for next 28yrs.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

IMF has approved ______billion dollar in an emergency 1112131405150207040809030601 funding to South Africa in the biggest COVID-19 loan. A) 4.5 B) 3.5 C) 5.2 D) 6.5 E) 4.3

Ans E($4.3 billion in emergency funding, the largest amount is given to any country yet to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The funds “support the authorities’ efforts in addressing the challenging health situation and economic impact of the COVID-19 shock”.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

A Road In which city has been named after Former MP Governor 1112131405150207040809030601 Lalji Tandon? A) Chennai B) Chandigarh C) Bhopal D) Lucknow E) Delhi

Ans D(The Chauk Chauraha will now be known as Lalji Tandon Chauraha and the Lucknow-Hardoi Road will be known as Tandon Marg. Earlier, the Hazratganj Chauraha in Lucknow was renamed after former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee after his death in 2018.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Mr. Naveen Tahilyani was appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive officer (CEO) of the Tata American International Assurance (AIA) under IRDAI Tahilyani succeeds Rishi Srivastava who has been moved to the Group Agency Distribution, AIA Group, , as CEO.

About Tata AIA Life Insurance: It is the joint venture of Tata Sons Private Ltd. and AIA Group Ltd. (AIA). Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The Croatian parliament has approved a new 1112131405150207040809030601 government being led by which of the following? A) Miroslav Škoro B) Milan Bandić C) Zoran Milanović D) Davor Božinović E) Andrej Plenkovic

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Name India’s first solar-powered ferry which has won the prestigious Gustave Trouve Award for Excellence in Electric Boats 1112131405150207040809030601 and Boating. A) Chandra B) Surya C) Anand D) Mayur E) Aditya

Ans E(Aditya, India’s first solar-powered ferry that commenced operations in 2017 in Kerala’s Vembanad backwatersThe ferry was adjudged the world’s best electric boat in the category of ferries designed for paid passenger service. The Aditya, from Navalt Boats, is a sun-powered commuter ferry that is one of the great stories of the future of electric marine propulsion.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has unveiled a new book on 1112131405150207040809030601 India’s ‘struggle gaining influence in foreign policy’? A) Nirmala Sitharaman B) Narendra Modi C) Prahlad Patel D) S Jaishankar E) Amit Shah

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World, a book authored by External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, argues about the standards of India in the global order. The book was published under the HarperCollins India publications.

The book centers about the three burdens that India’s foreign policy carries.Three burdens were partition, delayed economic reforms and prolonged exercise of the nuclear option were listed in the book.

Author Dr. S. Jaishankar: Dr. S. Jaishankar is currently the External Affairs Minister of India (Preceded by Sushma Swaraj) He served as the 31st Foreign Secretary from 2015 to 2018. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Quest for Restoring Financial Stability in India”authored by former Reserve Bank of India(RBI) deputy governor Viral V.Acharya. • The book portrays his quest to restore financial stability in India and offers a concrete plan for sustained improvement. • The book is published by SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd. He shares a feasible plan to address the recapitalization needs of public sector banks, providing solutions on how to improve credit allocation by credit intermediaries and establish potential and efficient capital markets.

• He served as the deputy governor RBI(23rd Jan 2017 to 23rd July 2019) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs As per Goldman Sachs, India’s e-commerce penetration may

1112131405150207040809030601 double to become $99 billion market by which year? A) 2026 B) 2027 C) 2025 D) 2023 E) 2024

Ans E(India’s e-commerce penetration is expected to more than double to nearly 11% by 2024 from 4.7% in 2019, and the industry is likely to reach $99 billion in size. This is according to Goldman Sach’s review of global e-commerce markets. India would overtake that of developed economies like the US, UK, China, Europe and Brazil.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which Insurance company has launched the ‘Bohot Zaroori 01 11121314051502070408090306 Hai’ Campaign to encourage them about their yield protection? A) Religare B) Max Bupa C) Nippon D) Bharti AXA E) Future Generali

Ans D(For Farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka ) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Bharti AXA General Insurance has launched its crop insurance awareness campaign,’Bohot Zaroori Hai’ for farmers in Maharashtra and Karnataka. • Bharti AXA General Insurance has secured authorization of Rs 800 crore worth crop insurance mandate for a period of 3 years from both the state governments • The PMFBY offers insurance cover to farmers against losses of crops during the entire cycle from preparation of sowing to harvesting and post-harvest, due to poor yield. • The scheme covers food crops (cereals, millets and pulses), oilseeds as well as horticultural crops(5%) and 2% of sum insured as the premium for Kharif crops and 1.5% for Rabi crops. Bharti AXA General Insurance Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra CEO & MD– Sanjeev Srinivasan GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Name the app launched by Consumer Affairs Minister 1112131405150207040809030601 Ram Vilas Paswan which consumers can use for checking the authenticity of ISI and hallmark quality certified products. A) BIS-Trade B) BIS-Secure C) BIS-Info D) BIS-quality E) BIS-Care

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan launched the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS)’s Mobile App, ‘BIS- Care’, .

Launched 3 portals of e-BIS on Standardisation, Conformity assessment and Training Portals on www.manakonline.in for consumers.

BIS(Bureau of Indian Standard) is the National Standard Body of India for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.

BIS-Care App :It can be operated on any Android phone and and is operational in Hindi and English language by which consumers can check the authenticity of the ISI and hallmarked products and also lodge complaints. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

1. e-BIS is an integrated portal covering all functions of BIS, enlisting the services of outside agencies for factory and market surveillance and development of mobile app-based and Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled surveillance methods.

2. Portal on Consumer Engagement, which will facilitate the online registration of Consumer Groups, submission of proposals and approval thereof and complaint management.

3. The Standard National Action Plan has been approved and important sectors of the economy for the development of standards have been identified.

4. BIS developed Covid-19 standards for Cover-all and Ventilators,N95 Masks, surgical masks and eye protectors and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

5. Comprehensive Training Policy and has been imparting training to various stakeholders through its National Institute of Standardization at .

6. BIS plans to implement One Nation, One Standard which is under examination and will be launched soon GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Kumkum who passed away recently was a famous ______. 1112131405150207040809030601 A) Director B) Singer C) Actor D) Writer E) Designer

Ans C (Veteran Bollywood actor Kumkum, who featured in over 100 films and popular songs.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which of the following banks has provided USD 16 million 1112131405150207040809030601 liquidity support for local businesses in the Maldives? A) Bandhan bank B) Axis bank C) HDFC D) SBI E) ICICI

Ans D GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs • Independence Day of the Maldives on July 26, 2020, the largest Indian public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI) provided liquidity support of USD 16.20 million as a COVID-relief for the Government of Maldives to overcome liquidity shortage.

• Fund will support economic relief measures by utilizing it for local businesses and defers loan repayment for over 200 retail accounts.

• The growing relationship between both nations is premised upon the ‘India First’ policy of Maldives and ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy of India.

• On April 2, 2020, Indian Air Force (IAF) launched ‘Operation Sanjeevani’ and air-lifted 6.2 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Maldives via transport aircraft C-130J as an assistance to fight against COVID-19.

Maldives: Capital– Male Currency– Maldivian rufiyaa President– Ibrahim Mohamed Solih GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has collaborated with IRCTC to 1112131405150207040809030601 launch co-branded contactless credit card on RuPay platform? A) ICICI Card B) Axis Card C) SBI Card D) Visa E) Mastercard

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited(IRCTC) and SBI Card launched a co-branded contactless credit card, IRCTC -SBI Platinum Card on RuPay Platform to reward the frequent railway(train) travellers. The card is equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. • 10% value back on bookings. • Transaction fee waiver,fuel surcharge waiver and premium lounge free access at Railway stations. • Cardholders will receive Bonus Reward Points can be redeemed on IRCTC’s ticketing website. • Offers benefits for online shopping portals.

SBI Card: Managing Director(MD) and Chief executive Officer(CEO)– Hardayal Prasad(will retire on July 31, 2020) Ashwini Kumar Tewari to take charge from August 1, 2020.

Yes Bank & Affordplan Jointly Launched Co-Branded Healthcare Card Called ‘Swasth Card’ under Swasth program with the aim to enable families plan and manage their finances for their healthcare needs. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

India has begun reconstruction of the 300-year-old 1112131405150207040809030601 Sree Sree Joy Kali Matar Temple in which country? A) Bhutan B) Vietnam C) Bangladesh D) Sri Lanka E)

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Reconstruction of a 300-year-old temple, Sree Sree Joy Kali Matar temple began in Natore,Bangladesh with Indian assistance and MoU for the reconstruction was signed on 23 October 2016.

• The government of India provided financial assistance of Bangladeshi Taka 97 lakhs(aprox. Rs 85lkh) for the reconstruction of the temple.

• A total cost of 1.33 Crores of Bangladeshi Taka(Rs 1.17 cr) is provided under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP).

• World Bank Grants $500 Million to Bangladesh for “Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement (WeCARE) Phase I project” to improve road connectivity in Bangladesh, which consists of four western districts to connect with the capital Dhaka as well as with India and Bhutan.

Bangladesh (Dhaka,Taka) Prime Minister – Sheikh Hasina President – Mohammad Abdul Hamid GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Name the first-ever manhole cleaning robot to end manual scavenging which has been introduced by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation. A) BandiCleaner B) RoboCleaner C) KCleaner D) RCleaner E) Bandicoot

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Guwahati’s first manhole cleaning robot named “BANDICOOT”, an automatic sewer cleaning device. Guwahati became the first city in the Northeast region to get a manhole cleaning robot. BANDICOOT was developed by Genrobotics, an Indian startup company under the initiative & funding was provided by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited(IOCL) under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which company has launched a new Family Safety app for iOS and Android designed to allow families to manage screen time and app usage. ? A) HCL B) Microsoft C) Dell D) Lenovo E) Google

Ans B GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

• Microsoft is launching a new Family Safety app for iOS and Android.

• The software giant has been testing the app, and it’s designed to allow families to manage screen time and app usage.

• Parents can use the Family Safety app to receive reports on app usage and overall screen time and even set app time limits with the ability for children to request extensions.

• Microsoft is also planning to add notifications for when family members arrive or leave a location. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Paytm Money? A) Renuka Satti B) Anand Mehta C) Rajesh Talwar D) Praveen Singh E) Varun Sridhar

Ans E(Paytm Money, the subsidiary of One97 Communications Ltd which operates Paytm, has appointed Varun Sridhar as its new CEO replaced Pravin Jadhav resigned from the startup due to differences with the management of Paytm.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Who among the following has been longlisted for her debut novel ‘Burnt Sugar’ for 2020 Booker Prize? A) Anna Burns B) Alisha Thomas C) Avni Doshi D) Bernadine Evaristo E) Margaret Atwood

Ans C GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

A debut novel ‘Burnt Sugar’ authored by Avni Doshi has been published in the (UK) and it was one among the 13 authors longlisted for the prestigious 2020 Booker Prize. A version of the same novel has been published in India under the title Girl in White Cotton. ‘Booker Prize’ The award is based on a novel of the year written in English and published in the UK or Ireland. The Booker prize award for the year 2019 for Fiction was won jointly by ‘The Testaments’ by Margaret Atwood and ‘Girl, Woman, Other’ by Bernardine Evaristo. GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs Which of the following companies has been ranked as India’s most attractive employer brands by Randstad Research? A) RIL B) Flipkart C) Microsoft D) Google E) Ola

Ans C(In Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2020, Microsoft India scored high on financial health, strong reputation and utilization of the latest technologies — the top 3 EVP (Employee Value Proposition) drivers for the organization. 2nd Samsung India,3rd Amazon India.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

The Central government will develop which of the following cities as smart cities in the newly-formed UT of Ladakh? A) Nyoma and Leh B) Kargil and Hemis C) Hunder and Leh D) Leh and Kargil E) Hemis and Leh

Ans D(This initiative is a part of the Centre’s initiative to develop Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh – the newly formed union territories after the state was bifurcated in October 2019. Likely to push urban infrastructure like street lighting, smart garbage collection, water supply projects in Leh, it is considering projects to enhance the tourism potential of Kargil.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which of the following cities has been ranked number 1 among 10 smart cities of Northeast India? A) Shillong B) Gangtok C) Aizawl D) Kohima E) Agartala

Ans E(Tripura’s capital city Agartala has been ranked first amongst the ten smart cities in the North Eastern Region after it scaled up from 76 to 54 in the national rankings of the 100 smart cities of India. In order to speed up its implementation, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has released an additional Rs 49 crores to Agartala Smart City in July 2020.) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which of the following projects has been included in ‘Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration’? A) UDAN B) Namami Gange C) Digital India D) Smart Cities E) Setu Bharatam

Ans B GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Wildlife Protection Wing of Forest Department kick-started Green J&K Drive-2020 at ______sanctuary in order to mark the 72nd Van- Mahotsav. A) Jasrota B) Kishtwar C) Dachigam D) Gulmarg E) Ramnagar

Ans E GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs

Which bank has launched an AI-powered conversational voice BOT for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system? A) Bandhan B) HDFC C) Axis D) SBI E) ICICI

Ans C(Automated Voice Assistant ‘AXAA’, which is an artificial intelligence- powered conversational voice BOT) GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs GK TORNADO SERIES : 21 DAYs UPCOMING EXAMS Exam Name Exam Date Time left (Approx.) IBPS RRB PO Mains Exam 30th January 2021 20 Days

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