Daily Current Affair Quiz: 30th October 2020
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October 30, 2020
1. Which of the following statements are true?
1. cVIGIL App provides time-stamped, evidence-based proof of the Model Code of Conduct / Expenditure Violation, having live photo/video with auto location data.
2. Any citizen can lodge a complaint through the Mobile App. Flying Squads will then investigate the matter and the Returning Officer takes the decision.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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The cVIGIL App provides time-stamped, evidence-based proof of the Model Code of Conduct / Expenditure Violation, having live photo/video with auto location data.
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Any citizen can lodge a complaint through the Mobile App. Flying Squads will then investigate the matter and the Returning Officer takes the decision.
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The status of cVIGIL can be shared with the cVIGIL complainant within a specified time limit.
2. Electricity Access In India And Benchmarking Distribution Utilities Report is released by?
(a) The World Bank
(b) UNDP
(c) NITI Ayog
(d) IMF
Ans: c
Justification:
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NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power, Rockefeller Foundation, and Smart Power India launched the ‘Electricity Access in India and Benchmarking Distribution Utilities’ report.
3. Which of the following is/are true?
1. Donations to the State Disaster Management Authority to combat Covid-19 can be counted as admissible CSR expenditure.
2. Donation to The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund or State Relief Fund for Covid-19 shall not qualify as admissible CSR expenditure.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above
Ans: c
Justification:
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The Chief Minister’s Relief Fund or State Relief Fund for Covid-19 is not included in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, and therefore any contribution to such funds shall not qualify as admissible CSR expenditure.
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Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 provides the list of activities that can be included in CSR.
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Some political parties criticised this saying it is discriminatory and goes against the constitutional principle of federalism.
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However, donations to the State Disaster Management Authority to combat Covid-19 can be counted as admissible CSR expenditure.
4. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. Feni River is a river in southeastern Bangladesh and Tripura state of India.
2. The Feni River originates in South Tripura district.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c
Justification:
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Feni River is a river in southeastern Bangladesh and Tripura state of India. It is a trans-boundary river with an ongoing dispute about water rights. The Feni River originates in South Tripura district and flows through Sabroom town and then enters Bangladesh.
5. Mount Girnar is located at?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Kerala
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: a
Justification:
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Recently, the Prime Minister has launched the ‘Kisan Suryodaya Yojana’ aimed at providing day-time electricity to farmers in Gujarat for irrigation and farming purposes.
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The Prime Minister also launched a 2.3 km-long ropeway project on Mount Girnar in Junagadh city, a major pilgrimage site.
