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1. 

How many awardees announced in National Sports Awards 2020?

A. 65
B. 73
C. 81
D. 109

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

On August 21, 2020, National Sports Awards 2020 were announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The awards were recommended by the Selection Committee headed by Justice (Retd.) Mukundakam Sharma (former Judge of Supreme Court of India) and after due scrutiny, the Government has decided to confer awards upon the deserving sportspersons, coaches and entities under various categories.

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2. 

In which state India's longest ropeway on Brahmaputra to open for public?

A. Odhisha
B. Guwahati
C. West Bengal
D. Assam

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

On August 25, 2020, the State Minister of Assam, Siddhartha Bhattacharya is to inaugurate India's longest ropeway across river Brahmaputra.

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3. 

What is the new name of Religare Health Insurance?

A. Caring Insurance of Health
B. Care Health Insurance
C. Insurance for care
D. None of these

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Religare Health Insurance Company, subsidiary health insurance of Religare Enterprises, has changed its name to 'Care Health Insurance' and became effective from August 19, 2020.

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4. 

Who launched Online Registration and Renewal of Gold Hallmarking centres?

A. Ram Vilas Paswan
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Ramesh Pokhriyal
D. Narendra Singh Tomar

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

On 21st August, 2020 Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan virtually launched an online system for registration and renewal of licence of gold assaying and hallmarking (A&H) centres. The online system can be accessed through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) web portal - www.manakonline.in.

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5. 

Which ministry inked MoU with TAAI & FICCI ladies organisation for Women's economic empowerment through tourism?

A. Ministry of Tourism
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Defence Ministry
D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

On August 21, 2020, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) inked a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Tourism for women empowerment through video conference. The MoU was inked in the presence of Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism (Independent Charge-IC), Prahlad Singh Patel.

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6. 

Who released book on Cancer edited by noted Oncologist Dr Ashok Vaid?

A. Chetan Bhagat
B. Sashi Tharoor
C. Jitendra Singh
D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

On 20th August, 2020 Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched a book on cancer - "Gastric Cancer" edited by Dr Ashok K. Vaid. He is a Noted Oncologist and was awarded Padma Shri in 2009 for his outstanding work in the field of medicine.

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7. 

Which nation sells most advanced warship to Pakistan?

A. USA
B. UAE
C. China
D. Israel

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

On August 23, 2020, China launched an advanced warship for Pakistan. This is the largest it has built for a country and also the first among the four most sophisticated naval platforms.

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8. 

Who received 2020 Leadership Awards from USISPF?

A. Shantanu Narayen and Ashwani Bhatia
B. Ashwani Bhatia and Anand Mahindra
C. Anand Mahindra and Virat Kohli
D. Anand Mahindra and Shantanu Narayen

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

On 21st August, 2020, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) announced that Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra and Adobe Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shantanu Narayen will receive the 2020 Leadership Awards for their exemplary vision and effort towards the promotion of US-India Bilateral Ties.

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