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Top Best Current Affairs 25 September 2020

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1. 

Who has been elected as president of Bougainville?

A. Leo Dion
B. Tommy Tomscoll
C. Ishmael Toroama
D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Former rebel military commander, Ishmael Toroama has been elected as president of Bougainville, an autonomous region of Papua New Guinea. This was the first general election since Bougainville voted overwhelmingly to separate from Papua New Guinea in November 2019. Bougainville is a mineral-rich and lush group of islands in the South Pacific.

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2. 

Central Pollution Control Board celebrates which Foundation Day?

A. 40th
B. 44th
C. 46th
D. 51st

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Central Pollution Control Board celebrated its 46th Foundation Day. The CBCB was established on September 23, 1974 under The Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as a technical arm of Central Government for environmental research, monitoring, regulation and enforcement in the country.

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3. 

Who has been appointed as UNEP regional ambassador?

A. Khushi Chindaliya
B. Anushka Sharma
C. Mithali Raj
D. Harmanpreet Kaur

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

A 17-year-old girl, Khushi Chindaliya has been appointed as Regional Ambassador for India by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)- Tunza Eco-Generation. In her new role, Khusi will raise awareness about climate change and the importance of environmental conservation and the need to safeguard environmental treasures. She will work with the TEG on various environmental awareness programmes till February 2021.

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4. 

Which ministry has approved to set up ten plastic parks in the country under the Plastic Park scheme?

A. Ministry of Health
B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
C. Ministry of Transprt
D. None of these

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has approved to set up ten plastic parks in the country under the Plastic Park scheme. The Scheme was launched in 2019. Key Facts The plastic parks will be set up in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Uttrakhand.

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5. 

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has predicted that the GDP of India will contract by what percent?

A. 4.3
B. 5.9
C. 6.5
D. 7.3

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has predicted that the GDP of India will contract by 5.9% in the year 2020. For the year 2021, UNCTAD projects the Indian economy to grow by 3.9%. The projection was made in its Trade and Development Report 2020.

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6. 

Alexander Lukashenko sworn in for which term as the President of Belarus?

A. 5th
B. 6th
C. 7th
D. 8th

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Embattled leader Alexander Lukashenko has been sworn in for his sixth term as the President of Belarus at a secret ceremony held with no prior announcement, state-owned Belta news agency reported on September 24. As per the news agency, the inauguration ceremony took place in the Palace of Independence, Minsk which hosts landmark events in the country. Earlier this day, the majority of roads in the capital were blocked by forces to allow Lukashenko's motorcade to pass.

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7. 

World Maritime Day is being observed on which date?

A. 22 September
B. 23 September
C. 24 September
D. 25 September

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The World Maritime Day is observed on September 24 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other international organizations . The day is celebrated on the last Thursday of the September every year. Theme for this year is Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet.

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8. 

Which country planned to become first country to require climate risk reporting?

A. India
B. USA
C. Russia
D. New Zealand

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

New Zealand could be the first country in the world to require its major financial institutions to report on the risks posed by the climate crisis. This means that about 200 of the country's biggest companies and banks would have to report on the impact that extreme weather events or climate polices will have on their business.

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