1.Who has won the UN Global Climate Action Award 2020?
a)Greenpeace
b)Greta Thunberg
c)National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
d)Global Himalayan Expedition
Answer (d) Global Himalayan Expedition
The Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) was awarded the prestigious UN Global Climate Action Award 2020 for its efforts to tackle climate change amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
2.Which state government has banned carrying liquor in the state without a permit?
a)Jharkhand
b)Odisha
c)Andhra Pradesh
d)Telangana
Answer (c) Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh state government on October 26, 2020 issued orders to ban people from bringing duty-free liquor into the state.
3.Which nation has become the first one in the Arab world to open a consulate in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara?
a)Saudi Arabia
b)UAE
c)Qatar
d)Jordan
Answer (b) UAE
The United Arab Emirates has decided to open a consulate in Western Sahara, becoming the first Arab state to open a consulate in the disputed region controlled by Morocco.
4.Which nation has offered F-18 naval fighter jets to the Indian Navy?
a)France
b)UK
c)US
d)Russia
Answer (c) US
The United States has offered its F-18 naval fighter jets for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers. The move is aimed at developing further closer ties with India.
5.Which state/ UT’s Chief Minister will launch an app to bring pollution-causing activities to the state government’s notice?
a)Punjab
b)Uttar Pradesh
c)Haryana
d)Delhi
Answer (d) Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will launch Delhi Government’s Green Delhi application at 12 pm on October 29, 2020. The app will help bring pollution-causing activities to the state government’s notice.
