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1. 

Which state Signed an MoU with The Boston Group to Setup Centre at Visakhapatnam?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

On August 5, 2020 Andhra Pradesh(AP) Government signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US based, The Boston Group(TBG) to set up a facility at Visakhapatnam dedicated to Research and Development (R&D) in the Information Technology sector with focus on learning platforms and also leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and cybersecurity.

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2. 

Who is appointed as Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Mauritania?

A. Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani
B. Mohamed Ould Bilal
C. Ismail Ould Cheikh Sidiya
D. None of these

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has named Mohamed Ould Bilal as the 16th Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on August 06, 2020. Mohamed Ould Bilal belongs to the political party of Union for the Republic (UPR). He has served as Political Advisor and headed several state agencies.

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3. 

Who restricted Import of 101 defence items?

A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Smriti Irani
D. Rajnath Singh

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

On August 9, 2020, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MoD) decided to restrict import of 101 weapons and military platforms, the embargo on which is planned to be progressively implemented between 2020 and 2024, in order to boost indigenous defence manufacturing on the lines of "Atmanirbhar Bharat". The announcement for the same was made by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

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4. 

Who launched Anti Bullying Campaign of Faridabad Police over Social Media?

A. Arvind Kejriwal
B. Yogi Adityanath
C. Manohar Lal Khattar
D. Udhav Thackare

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

On 9th August 2020, Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana launched the anti-bullying campaign of the FAridabad Police over their Instagram, Facebook and Twitter page with username @FBDpolice to report any form of bullying in the schools, colleges, neighbourhood, home and workplace and to implement the targeted programs to counter bullying.

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5. 

Who inaugurated Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra, launched 'Gandagi Mukt Bharat' - Week Long Campaign?

A. Narendra Modi
B. Piyush Vedprakash Goyal
C. Manoharlal Khattar
D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

On August 8, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission, at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti at Rajghat, New Delhi in the presence of Gajendra Singh Shekhavat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti and Rattan Lal Kataria, Minister of State (MoS) of Jal Shakti. He dedicated the RSK as a permanent tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

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6. 

Capital India Finance appointed whom as Executive Chairman?

A. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
B. Ramesh Pokhriyal
C. Keshav Porwal
D. Vineet Saxena

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Financial Services Platform, Capital India Finance Limited (CIFL) has appointed Ex-NABARD Chief Harsh Kumar Bhanwala as its Executive Chairman. Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala took charge as Executive Chairman from August 06, 2020.

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7. 

Who wins F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix 2020?

A. L. Hamillton
B. V. Bottas
C. Max Verstappen
D. A. Albon

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Red Bull's 22 years old driver Max Emilian Verstappen from Netherland had won F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, United Kingdom and became the first non-Mercedes driver to win a race in the 2020.

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8. 

Who Extends the Credit Guarantee Scheme to Large Firms & Self Employed?

A. State Govrernment
B. RBI
C. Central Government
D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

On 8th August 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Central Government have extended its Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS), credit guarantee scheme for the micro, small and medium enterprises(MSME), to cover the loans given to the large firms, self-employed professionals and people who have taken a loan for business purpose.

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