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1. In June 2020, which of the following companies has won the world's largest solar bid worth $6 billion from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)?
1) Loom Solar
2) Tata Solar
3) Adani Green Energy
4) LG India
5) Acme Solar
3) Adani Green Energy Solution:
[ Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has won the first of its kind manufacturing-linked solar agreement from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) ]
2. In June 2020, India has decided to reconstruct how many high schools in Nepal as part of post-earthquake reconstruction in the Himalayan nation with a grant of 2.95 billion Nepali rupees?
1) 45
2) 50
3) 56
4) 67
5) 72
3) 56 Solution:
[ India will reconstruct a total of 56 higher secondary schools in seven districts of Nepal as part of post-earthquake reconstruction in the Himalayan nation with a grant of 2.95 billion Nepali rupees.]
3. In June 2020, Conor McGregor, a mixed martial arts fighter from which country, announced his retirement from the sport?
1) Serbia
2) Ireland
3) Spain
4) Brazil
5) France
2) Ireland Solution:
[The Irish Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Conor Mcgregor announced retirement from fighting, yet again.]
4. In June 2020, which of the following states has topped among larger States
in terms of food safety index released by FSSAI?
1) Gujarat
2) Punjab
3) Uttar Pradesh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) Rajasthan
1) Gujarat Solution:
[ Gujarat has topped among larger States in terms of food safety index, while
Chandigarh tops among UTs.]
5. When is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer or
World Ozone Day celebrated?
a. 11 September
b. 14 September
c. 15 September
d. 16 September
e. 17 September
d. 16 September Solution:
[ International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer or World Ozone
Day is observed on September 16, every year]
6. What is the rank of India in the Global House Price Index Q2 released by
leading international property consultancy Knight Frank?
a. 40th
b. 43rd
c. 47th
d. 54th
e. 56th
d. 54th Solution:
[India ranks at the 54th spot among 56 countries in the Global House Price
Index Q2 released by leading international property consultancy Knight Frank]
7. In Sep 2020, who among the following has been appointed as one of its 11
panellistsfrom across the world by WHO’s independent panel for pandemic
preparedness and response?
a. Geeta Gopinath
b. PreetiSudan
c. Soumya Swaminathan
d. Poonam Khetrapal
e. KK Shailaja
b. Preeti Sudan Solution:
[The World Health Organisation’s independent panel for pandemic
preparedness and response appointed former health secretary Preeti Sudan as
one of its 11 panellists from across the world.]
8. In Sep 2020, Virudhunagardistrict of which state has been selected by the
Central Government as the state's first Fully Digital Economy district?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Haryana
e. Madhya Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu Solution:
• Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu has been selected by the Central
Government as the state's first Fully Digital Economy district.
9. In Sep 2020, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new All
India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at which district in Bihar?
a. Begusarai
b. Buxar
c. Gaya
d. Darbhanga
e. Vaishali
d. Darbhanga Solution:
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved
the establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at
Darbhanga in Bihar.
10. In Sep 2020, which of the following companies has announced a ?32 crore
($4.3 million) grant for small businesses in India?
a. Microsoft
b. Flipkart
c. Facebook
d. Google
e. Amazon
c. Facebook Solution:
Social media giant Facebook announced a ?32 crore ($4.3 million) grant for
small businesses in India.
11. In Sep 2020, GMR Hyderabad International Airport in collaboration with
which of the following organised "Telanganaku Haritha Haaram",
#GreenIndiaChallengefunction?
a. ITBP
b. CISF
c. BSF
d. CRPF
e. Telangana Police
b. CISF Solution:
• GMR Hyderabad International Airport in collaboration with the Central
Industrial Security Force (CISF) organised "Telanganaku Haritha Haaram",
#GreenIndiaChallenge function at Hyderabad Airport City.
12. In Sep 2020, who among the following has become the second men's player
to reach 100 international goals?
a. Ali Daei
b. Cristiano Ronaldo
c. Ferenc Puskas
d. Sunil Chhetri
e. Lionel Messi
b. Cristiano Ronaldo Solution:
• On September 9, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the second men's
player to reach 100 international goals.
13. According to a release from the Ministry of Science and Technology, eleven
teams of the scientist of India along with the scientists of which country will
soon start jointly scouting for "out of the box" COVID-19 solutions?
a. Israel
b. USA
c. Russia
d. Britain
e. South Korea
b. USA Solution:
According to a release from the Ministry of Science and Technology, eleven
teams of Indian and US scientists will soon start jointly scouting for "out of the
box" COVID-19 solutions.
14. Sep 2020, an American commercial cargo spacecraft bound for the
International Space Station has been named after which of the following
Astronauts?
a. Rakesh Sharma
b. Sunita Williams
c. Shawna Pandya
d. Kalpana Chawla
e. None of the above
d. Kalpana Chawla Solution:
• An American commercial cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space
Station has been named after fallen NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla, the first
India-born woman to enter space.
15. In Sep 2020, the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved
restructuring of Railway Board. Who has been appointed as the first Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board?
a. Ashwani Lohani
b. Sushant Kumar Mishra
c. Vinod Kumar Yadav
d. Piyush Goyal
e. Arvind Saxena
c. Vinod Kumar Yadav Solution:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment
of the current chairman of the Railway Board Vinod Kumar Yadav as the
CEO, making him the first CEO in rail history.
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16. Which of the following countries has been ranked top in the Global Innovation Index (GII) list,
2020 released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on September 2?
a. Switzerland
b. Sweden
c. United Kingdom
d. Netherlands
e. USA
a. Switzerland Solution:
● Switzerland is the world’s most-innovative economy followed by Sweden, the United States of
America (U.S.), the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the Netherlands, according to the Global
Innovation Index 2020.
17. In Sep 2020, which of the following has launched the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE--ANIC
Initiative to spur applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups?
a. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
b. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
c. Atal Innovation Mission
d. NASSCOM
e. MSME Ministry
c. Atal Innovation Mission Solution:
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, launched the Aatmanirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal
New India Challenges, to spur applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups.
18. In Sep 2020, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced to set up
Kendriya Vidyalaya in which of the following IITs?
a. IIT Delhi
b. IIT Gandhinagar
c. IIT Ropar
d. IIT Indore
e. IIT Roorkee
d. IIT Indore Solution:
• Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced to set up Kendriya Vidyalaya in
the Indian Institute of Technology Indore campus.
19. In Sep 2020, which of the following states has approved to expand the Deendayal Rasoi scheme?
a. Tripura
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Uttarakhand
e. Karnataka
b. Madhya Pradesh Solution:
• The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved to expand the Deendayal Rasoi scheme.
20. In Sep 2020, The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has signed an MoU with which of the
following for implementing solar energy projects in 47 member countries of ISA?
a. ONGC
b. BHEL
c. NTPC
d. Adani Power
e. Tata Power
c. NTPC Solution:
• The International Solar Alliance (ISA) has signed an MoU with India’s largest power generator,
NTPC Limited, for implementing solar energy projects in 47 member countries of ISA.
21. When is the World Youth Skills Day observed every year?
1) 5 July
2) 8 July
3) 11 July
4) 15 July
5) 16 July
4) 15 July Solution:
● The World Youth Skills Day is observed on July 15th every year to raise awareness and
acknowledge the importance of youth skills development.
22. In July 2020, the Supreme Court delivered their judgement on padmanabhaswamy temple. The
padmanabhaswamy temple is located in which state?
1) Gujarat
2) Tamil Nadu
3) Kerala
4) Karnataka
5) Telangana
3) Kerala Solution:
● Putting an end to a nine-year dispute, the Supreme Court upheld the rights of the erstwhile royal
family of Travancore to manage the affairs of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala.
23. In July 2020, which of the following stock exchanges has signed a memorandum of
understanding (MoU) with IIT Alumni Council to encourage listing of startups?
1) National Stock Exchange
2) Bombay Stock Exchange
3) India International Exchange
4) Calcutta Stock Exchange
5) Bangalore Stock Exchange
2) Bombay Stock Exchange Solution:
● Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has signed an MoU with IIT Alumni Council to encourage
listing culture for startups and develop a ‘high investor depth’ startups platform.
24. According to the first all India Happiness Report, which of the following states has been ranked
top in the happiness rankings of states and union territories?
a. Mizoram
b. Punjab
c. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
d. Puducherry
e. Sikkim
a. Mizoram Solution:
● In the happiness rankings of states and union territories, Mizoram, Punjab, Andaman and
Nicobar Islands are the top three.
25. In Sep 2020, which of the following companies has won the contract to construct a new
Parliament building at a cost of ₹861.9 crores?
a. GMR Group
b. Tata Projects Limited
c. Hindustan Construction Company
d. Larsen & Toubro
e. Shapoorji Pallonji & Co Ltd
b. Tata Projects Limited Solution:
● The Tata Projects Limited won the contract to construct a new Parliament building at a cost of
₹861.9 crores.
26. Under the Balasaheb Thackeray Accidental Insurance Scheme, an accident victim will be
provided treatment up to how many rupees?
a. 10,000
b. 20,000
c. 30,000
d. 40,000
e. 50,000
c. 30,000 Solution:
● The Balasaheb Thackeray Accidental Insurance Scheme will provide free treatment up to ₹30,000
to any person injured in a road accident in the state.
27. In Sep 2020, Raghu Sharma a Health Minister of which state, has flagged off five bike
ambulances or first responder vehicles?
a. Karnataka
b. Madhya Pradesh
c. Rajasthan
d. Maharashtra
e. Haryana
c. Rajasthan Solution:
● Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma flagged off five bike ambulances or first responder
vehicles on September 16.
28. In Sep 2020, which of the following companies has announced a partnership with Google Cloud 55
to deliver accelerated business intelligence platform?
a. TCS
b. Wipro
c. HCL
d. Infosys
e. Mahindra Tech
c. HCL Solution:
● HCL Technologies and Google Cloud announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to
bring HCL's Actian portfolio, starting with Actian Avalanche, to Google Cloud.
29. In Sep 2020, which of the following companies has partnered with ICMRapproved lab Stemz
Healthcare to offer coronavirus testing facility to its domestic and international passengers?
a. IndiGo
b. Vistara
c. GoAir
d. SpiceJet
e. Air Asia
c. GoAir Solution:
● Budget carrier GoAir has partnered with ICMRapproved lab Stemz Healthcare to offer
coronavirus testing facility to its domestic and international passengers.
30. In Sep 2020, a team of international astronomers have detected traces of phosphine gas in the
atmosphere of which of the following planets?
a. Mars
b. Mercury
c. Venus
d. Jupiter
e. Uranus
c. Venus Solution:
● A team of international astronomers have detected traces of phosphine gas in the atmosphere of
Venus on September 14.
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31. In Sep 2020, who among the following has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Excellence 2020?
a. Aditya Puri
b. Amitabh Chaudhry
c. Shikha Sharma
d. Rana Kapoor
e. Anand Mahindra
a. Aditya Puri Solution:
● Aditya Puri, MD, HDFC Bank was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by Euromoney Awards of Excellence 2020.
32. In Sep 2020, which of the following companies has partnered with learning platform Coursera to offer a social media marketing professional certificate?
a. Twitter
b. Google
c. Zoom
d. Facebook
e. Microsoft
d. Facebook Solution:
● Social media giant Facebook has partnered with learning platform Coursera to offer a social media marketing professional certificate.
33. In Sep 2020, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has partnered with which of the following to conduct clinical trials of Sputnik V vaccine in India?
a. Sun Pharmaceutical
b. Cipla
c. Serum Institute of India
d. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
e. Zydus Cadila Healthcare
d. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Solution:
● The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) has partnered with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd to conduct clinical trials of Sputnik V vaccine in India.
34. In Sep 2020, which of the following countries has decided to remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become a republic?
a. Canada
b. Jamaica
c. Barbados
d. New Zealand
e. Solomon Islands
c. Barbados Solution:
● Barbados has announced a plan to remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and become a republic.
35. In Sep 2020, the first blood bank for dogs in north India has been established in which of the following cities?
a. Jaipur
b. Mohali
c. Ludhiana
d. Lucknow
e. Chandigarh
c. Ludhiana Solution:
● A special blood bank has been established for dogs at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) in Ludhiana.
36. In Sep 2020, who among the following were conferred the Lifetime Achievement Awards by the World Digital Awards first edition in India?
a. Ratan Tata
b. AnandMahindra
c. NR Narayana Murthy
d. 1 and 3 e. 1, 2 and 3
e. 1, 2 and 3 Solution:
• In a first-of-its-kind virtual summit, World Digital Awards announced its first edition awardees in India, ratified by the premier accrediting agency in the world, IAA on 1st September.
37. In Sep 2020, Cabinet gave its nod to Mission Karmayogi. It s a National Programmefor which of the following?
a. Politician
b. Civil Servants
c. Migrant Labour
d. Olderly Person
e. Students
b. Civil Servants Solution:
• Cabinet gave its nod to Mission Karmayogi National Programme for skill development of civil servants.
38. In Sep 2020, who among the following has been appointed as the new chairman of the National School of Drama (NSD)?
a. Anupam Kher
b. Paresh Rawal
c. Madhur Bhandarkar
d. Naseeruddin Shah
e. Pankaj Kapur
b. Paresh Rawal Solution:
• The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind appointed veteran actor Paresh Rawal as the new chairman of the National School of Drama (NSD).
39. In Sep 2020, which of the following countries has launched and recovered its first-ever experimental reusable spacecraft?
a. Israel
b. China
c. Russia
d. France
e. Japan
b. China Solution:
● China has successfully launched and recovered an experimental reusable spacecraft, an important step in the country's space program.
40. In Sep 2020, which of the following banks has been recognised as the World's Best Bank by the New York-based financial publication Global Finance?
a. Aeon Bank
b. DBS Bank
c. Citi Bank
d. HSBC Bank
e. Bank of America
b. DBS Bank Solution:
• DBS Bank has been recognised as the World's Best Bank by the New York-based financial publication Global Finance.
41. In Sep 2020, which of the following companies has joined hand with IT industry body NASSCOM FutureSkills to launch a nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiative?
a. Google
b. Flipkart
c. Amazon
d. Microsoft
e. Facebook
d. Microsoft Solution:
• Microsoft joined hands with IT industry body NASSCOM FutureSkills to launch a nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiative to upgrade 10 lakh students by next year.
42. In Sep 2020, India's largest piggery mission worth Rs 209 crores, was launched in which of the following states?
a. Assam
b. Meghalaya
c. Nagaland
d. Tripura
e. Mizoram
b. Meghalaya Solution:
• India's largest piggery mission worth Rs 209 crores, was launched in Meghalaya by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Kailash Choudhary.
43. In Sep 2020, which of the following states has launched the ‘Gandagi Bharat Chhodo’ campaign?
a. Odisha
b. Haryana
c. Gujarat
d. Madhya Pradesh
e. Tripura
d. Madhya Pradesh Solution:
• In Madhya Pradesh, a massive ‘Gandagi Bharat Chhodo’ campaign was launched by the State Government.
44. When is National Doctor's Day observed in India?
1) 25 June
2) 28 June
3) 30 June
4) 1 July
5) 5 July
4) 1 July Solution:
● National Doctor’s Day is observed on July 1st every year in healthcare organizations to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities.
45. In June 2020, who among the following has been appointed as the Attorney General for India for one year?
1) Mukul Rohatgi
2) K K Venugopal
3) Tushar Mehta
4) Chetan Sharma
5) Devang Girish Vyas
2) K K Venugopal Solution:
• On June 29, KK Venugopal has been reappointed as the Attorney General of India for a period of one year.
46. In June 2020, Which of the following states has signed agreements with the Central Government and the World Bank to help low-income groups in the state get access to affordable housing?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Odisha
5) Assam
3) Tamil Nadu Solution:
● The Central Government, State Government of Tamil Nadu and the World Bank have signed agreements to help low-income groups in the state of Tamil Nadu get access to affordable housing.
47. In June 2020, Which of the following states has launched the ‘Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya’ campaign?
1) Telangana
2) Maharashtra
3) Tamil Nadu
4) Odisha
5) Madhya Pradesh
5) Madhya Pradesh Solution:
● The Madhya Pradesh Education Center and School Education Department launched ‘Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya’ which means My Home-My school scheme.
48. In June 2020, which of the following companies has acquired 51 percent equity stake in TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) for Rs 178.5 crore?
1) Reliance Power Limited
2) Suzlon Energy
3) Adani Power
4) Tata Power Co. Ltd.
5) Damodar Valley Corporation
4) Tata Power Co. Ltd. Solution:
• Tata Power Co. Ltd. has acquired 51 percent equity stake in TP Central Odisha Distribution Ltd (TPCODL) for Rs 178.5 crore.
49. In June 2020, which of the following has launched a 25-day Khelo India Community Coach Development Programmefor 15,000 PE Teachers and Community Coaches across India?
1) Indian Olympic Association
2) Sports Federation of India
3) Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports
4) Sports Authority of India
5) National Sports Organisation
3) Ministry of Youth Affairs and sports Solution:
● The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a 25-day Khelo India Community Coach Development Programme for 15,000 PE Teachers and Community Coaches across India.
50. In June 2020, the government of India has launched a plan of how many rupees (in crore) to boost electronics manufacturing in the country?
1) 20,000 Cr.
2) 25,000 Cr.
3) 35,000 Cr.
4) 40,000 Cr.
5) 50,000 Cr.
5) 50,000 Cr. Solution:
● India launched a Rs. 50,000 crores ($6.65 billion) plan to boost electronics manufacturing in the country.
51. In June 2020, which of the following ministries has/have launched a new initiative to conduct skill mapping of citizens returning under Vande Bharat Mission?
1) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
2) Civil Aviation Ministry
3) External Affairs Ministry
4) 1 and 2 5) 1, 2 and 3
5) 1, 2 and 3 Solution:
● Union Government has launched a new initiative SWADES-Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the returning citizens under the Vande Bharat Mission.
● This is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Civil Aviation Ministry and External Affairs Ministry.
52. When is the International Day of Parliamentarism celebrated?
1) 22 June
2) 24 June
3) 26 June
4) 27 June
5) 30 June
5) 30 June Solution:
● The International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated every year on 30 June to highlight the role of parliaments worldwide as indispensable cornerstones of democracy.
● Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Housing & Urban Affairs, launched the Beta version of PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi “PM SVANidhi” Portal.
53. In Sep 2020, Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up exclusive antielectricity theft police stations in how many districts of state?
a. 30
b. 45
c. 52
d. 65
e. 75
e. 75 Solution:
• Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up exclusive anti-electricity theft police stations in all 75 districts of the state to address the problem of frequent cases of power theft.
54. In Sep 2020, which of the following countries has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations?
a. Singapore
b. Mexico
c. Canada
d. Argentina
e. New Zealand
b. Mexico Solution:
● Mexico has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations.
55. In Sep 2020, who among the following has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals?
a. Udit Singhal
b. Abhay Rangan
c. Saurabh Chaudhary
d. Akhil Aryan e. Sanket Jadia
a. Udit Singhal Solution:
● Udit Singhal, an 18-year-old youngster from India, has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 cohort of young leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals.
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