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1. 

Who launched NDC-Transport initiative for Asia(TIA) India component?

A. Government of India
B. NITI Aayog
C. Ministry of Transport
D. Nitin Gadkari

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

On 27th August, 2020 NITI Aayog launched the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)-Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA). The NDC-TIA India team will focus on establishing a multi-stakeholder dialogue for decarbonizing transport and providing technical support on Green House Gas emission reduction measures in India. India's Think-Tank NITI Aayog will be the implementing agency in India.

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2. 

Which nation's Prime Minister resigned due to health issues?

A. USA
B. Britain
C. France
D. Japan

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

On 28th August 2020, Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan announced his resignation owing to his worsening health condition due to ulcerative colitis. 65-year-old Shinzo Abe of Liberal Democratic Party(LDP) was the longest serving Prime Minister of Japan.

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3. 

Which state government launched E-Auction Portal for Kashmir Saffron?

A. Ladakh
B. J&K
C. Delhi
D. Punjab

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

On 28th August 2020, The government of Jammu and Kashmir launched an e-auction portal created by its department of agriculture to promote the trade of Kashmir Saffron. The department under the aegis of India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC) in partnership with NSE-IT established the portal.

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4. 

Who launched integration of "ICAR-IIHR Seed Portal with SBI's YONO Krishi web application?

A. Arvind Kejriwal
B. Narendra Singh Tomar
C. Amit Shah
D. Ramesh Pokhriyal

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare virtually launched the integration of State Bank of India's (SBI) YONO (You Only Need One) Krishi platform with government's online seed portal Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) to help the farmers in increasing the crop production along with the crop quality and income generation.

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5. 

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed how many years of successful implementation?

A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Ten

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

On August 28, 2020, the 6th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) was observed which was launched on August 28, 2014. On this occasion, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the importance of this biggest financial inclusion initiative in the world.

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6. 

Which nation launched India backed infrastructure projects?

A. China
B. Malaysia
C. Maldives
D. USA

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

On August 27, 2020, the government of Maldives launched India backed infrastructure projects viz. Hulhumale Central Park and renovation of the Arrival Jetty in Maldives during a ceremony which was attended by Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, Hulhumale MP Ali Niyaz, High Commissioner Sunjay Sudhir, MD of Housing Development Corporation Limited (HDC) Suhail Ahmed and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives

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7. 

Who chaired 41st GST Council Meeting to discuss compensation for loss of revenue to states?

A. Smriti Irani
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Yogi Adityanath
D. Nirmala Sitharaman

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

On August 27, 2020, the 41st meeting of goods and services tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was held via video conferencing to discuss the issue of compensating states on account of revenue loss due to implementation of GST, and deficit in the compensation cess fund due to the fall in tax collections.

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8. 

Archana Mahanta, who passed away, belonged to which profession?

A. Dancer
B. Singer
C. Actor
D. Comedian

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Veteran Assamese folk singer Archana Mahanta passed away at the age of 72 in Health City hospital, Guwahati, Assam following a brain stroke. She was also a reputed artist of All India Radio(Guwahati). She is the wife of late Khagen Mahanta( known as 'Bihu King') and mother of Angaraag 'Papon' Mahanta, popular Indian singer and founder of the folk-fusion band Papon and The East India Company.

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