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1. 

Which institute has developed a herbal infusion technology, as a source of income for local marginal farmers in the mid-Himalayas?

A. Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur
B. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
C. Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
D. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Researchers of Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Mandi have developed a herbal infusion technology, as a source of income for local marginal farmers in the mid-Himalayas. The Researchers from the institute's Botanical Garden and Medicinal Plant Lab have analysed a variety of herbs growing in the mid-Himalayan region in & around the villages around IIT Mandi, Kamand region to create value added products in the form of herbal infusions known for their health benefits (mainly rich in antioxidants).

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2. 

The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj's minerals business by which company under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002?

A. Barrick Gold
B. Newmont Mining
C. Outotec Oyj
D. Fresnillo

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj's minerals business by Outotec Oyj under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. The proposed combination is subject to changes made by the parties, under Regulation 25 (1A) of the Competition Commission of India (procedure relating to business transactions related to combinations) Regulations, 2011.

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3. 

Who has been named as Photographer of the Year in professional category in 2020 Sony World Photography Awards?

A. Steve McCurry
B. Mario Testino
C. Pablo Albarenga
D. Annie Leibovitz

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Uruguay's Pablo Albarenga named Photographer of the Year in professional category in 2020 Sony World Photography Awards.

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4. 

Dinu Ranadive passed away at 95 in his residency in Dadar,Maharashtra due to illness. He was a famous person of which profession?

A. Doctor
B. Actor
C. Freedom fighter
D. Economist

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Veteran journalist and freedom fighter Dinu Ranadive passed away at 95 in his residency in Dadar,Maharashtra due to illness. He was born in 1925 in Dahanu tehsil of adjoining Palghar district, Maharashtra.

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5. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the two stage electronic auction of how many coal blocks for commercial mining through video-conference?

A. 41
B. 31
C. 34
D. 51

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

On the lines of the announcement made by the Central government under the 20 Lakh crore Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, on June 18, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the two stage electronic auction of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining through video-conference. The process of this e-auction was initiated by the Ministry of Coal in association with FICCI as an industry partner under the provisions of Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act and Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. The government has set a target to gasify around 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030.

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6. 

Uttar Pradesh has provided employment to how many workers in 56,981 village panchayats of the state under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?

A. 57.12 lakh
B. 27.12 lakh
C. 37.12 lakh
D. 47.12 lakh

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

In accordance with the official government data, on June 15, 2020, Uttar Pradesh has provided employment to 57 lakh 12975 workers in 56,981 village panchayats of the state under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, making it the top Indian state to provide highest employment under MGNREGS. This employment is 18% of the total work generated under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the country.

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7. 

India released its first national report on the state of the climate crisis titled "Assessment of climate change over the Indian region". Who published this report?

A. MacMillan India Ltd.
B. Spring Nature
C. Taxman Publications Limited
D. Hachette India

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

On 19th June 2020, India released its first national report on the state of the climate crisis titled "Assessment of climate change over the Indian region" prepared with the support of the Ministry of Earth Science(MoES) and edited by the scientists of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology(IITM), Pune. This report is published as an open access book by Spring Nature.

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8. 

What is the name of the youngest known magnetar discovered by NASA?

A. Magne J1818.0-1607
B. Swift J1818.0-1607
C. Neutr J1818.0-1607
D. Star J1818.0-1607

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Astronomers at the US (United Sates) based space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) have discovered the youngest known magnetar (a type of neutron star) named "Swift J1818.0-1607" about 16,000 light years away from Earth.

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