Current Affairs Quiz Questions and Answers 2020 || 04 Oct 2020 ||

Current Affairs Quiz Questions and Answers 2020

04 OCT 2020

(Q.01) Name the ‘operation’ which was launched by south eastern railway to improve security of women passengers.
1) Operation Mitra
2) Operation Shakti
3) Operation Blue God
4) Operation my Saheli

Ans. :-(4)Operation my Saheli

The South Eastern Railways (SER) launched the project, “Operation my Saheli (Friend)” to enhance the security of women passengers in the train throughout the entire journey from the originating point to their destinations.

(Q.02) Indian railways has rolled out User Depot Module (UDM) developed by ‘which’ organisation?
1) Centre for Railway Research
2) Centre for Railway Information Systems
3) Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India
4) IRCON International

Ans. :-(2) Centre for Railway Information Systems

Indian Railways has publicized User Depot Module (UDM) developed by CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) across all User Depots of Western Railway. It was rolled out virtually by P. C. Sharma, Member (Traction & Rolling Stock (T&RS). It should be noted that Railway’s supply chains up to Stores Depots has already been digitized; however, activities at user end are being done manually. Therefore, the implementation of this system will transform manual working to digital working with real time transactions and online information exchange among all stakeholders. This system will be implemented shortly across all Zones of Indian Railways.

(Q.03) Ram Nath Kovind gave his nod to the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020. Who is the chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
1) M Ajit Kumar
2) Rajnish Kumar
3) P C Mody
4) Rahul Chaudhry

Ans. :-(3) P C Mody

In March 2020, the Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020, was promulgated that seeks to provide various reliefs in terms of compliance requirements for taxpayers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now, on September 29, 2020, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020 which will amend 5 Acts viz. the Income-tax Act, 1961, Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, Finance Act, 2019, the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 and the Finance Act, 2020. About Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT): Chairman– Pramod Chandra Mody.

(Q.04) Which company has partnered with Bajaj Allianz to launch cyber insurance named ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’?
1) Flipkart
2) Amazon
3) Myntra
4) Snapdeal

Ans. :-(1) Flipkart

Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company partnered to offer ‘Digital Suraksha Group Insurance’ for customers who wish to cover themselves against financial losses resulting from cyber-attacks, cyber frauds, or other such malicious activities on various online platforms.

(Q.05) Name the bank which has launched green initiative named ‘IB-eNote’.
1) IDBI Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Indian Bank
4) HDFC Bank

Ans. :-(3) Indian Bank

Indian Bank launched IB-eNote, a green initiative to enable a total paperless working environment. This tool enables processing and tracking of notes put up by various offices digitally. The bank for this initiative has customised SharePoint, one of the features of Microsoft Office. The Bank also launched ‘Ind Guru’, an e-learning platform for its employees.

(Q.06) Which company has partnered with Amex to provide global benefits and offer exclusive privileges to their premium consumers?
1) ICICI Card
2) PNB Card
3) SBI Card
4) IOB Card

Ans. :-(3) SBI Card

SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd (SBI Cards) partners with American Express Global Network Services (Amex) to provide global benefits and offer exclusive privileges to their premium consumer segments in India.

(Q.07) The RBI has extended the enhanced borrowing limit for banks under marginal standing facility (MSF) till which date?
1) January 1, 2021
2) April 1, 2021
3) March 31, 2021
4) August 31, 2021

Ans. :-(3) March 31, 2021

RBI also extended the enhanced borrowing facility provided to banks under the marginal standing facility (MSF) scheme by six months till March 31, 2021. It was initially available up to June 30, 2020 and was later extended up to September 30, 2020 due to economic disruptions amid COVID-19.

(Q.08) Tata steel has collaborated with which organization to work together in the areas of Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS)?
1) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
3) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
4) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)

Ans. :- (2) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Tata Steel and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in the areas of Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS). Both sides have signed the MoU to meet India’s growing energy demands and to build a strong ecosystem to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement. CCUS plays a vital part in India’s fight against Climate Change and Global Warming.

(Q.09) The Power Finance Corporation and NHPC Limited signed MoU with which ministry regarding the detailing of various targets to be achieved during FY 2020-21?
1) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
2) Ministry of Power
3) Ministry of Finance
4) Ministry of Science and Technology

Ans. :-(2) Ministry of Power

Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) and NHPC Limited (erstwhile National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) have signed a performance-based Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Power (MoP) in New Delhi detailing various targets to be achieved during FY 2020-21. Generation target under excellent rating has been set as 27500 MUs (Mega Unit) as against the 2019’s target of 26000MUs. Excellent Targets for Revenue from Operations (Net) has been kept as Rs. 8900 crores.

(Q.10) Who has been appointed as the new president of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society?
1) Pankaj Parashar
2) Shekhar Kapur
3) Brijendra Pal Singh
4) Anil Mehta

Ans. :-(2) Shekhar Kapur

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced the appointment of Renowned Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (74) as the new President of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and Chairman of FTII Governing Council which runs the FTII, an autonomous film School under the MIB at Pune, Maharashtra. His tenure will run till March 2023.Kapur succeeds Brijendra Pal Singh, popularly known for his lead role in the tele series CID whose tenure ended in March 2020.

(Q.11) Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Bengal Peerless?
1) Virendra Sehwag
2) Rahul Dravid
3) Sourav Ganguly
4) Yuvraj Singh

Ans. :-(3) Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata based Real Estate Developer Bengal Peerless Housing Development Company Limited appointed Former National Cricket Team Captain and Current President of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sourav Ganguly as its Brand Ambassador.

(Q.12) Who has launched iDEX4Fauji during iDEX virtual event from New Delhi?
1) Rajnath Singh
2) Amit Shah
3) Nirmala Sitharaman
4) Prakash Javadekar

Ans. :-(1) Rajnath Singh

To promote the participation of frontline members of defence in indigenous innovation, on September 29, 2020, iDEX4Fauji was launched, a first of its kind initiative allowing Faujis (Soldiers) or members of the Indian Armed Forces to become part of this process and get recognized. Soldiers are the ones who are working in the field and on borders, handling extreme conditions and equipment and would be having many ideas to improve such equipment. So in order to support such ideas through Services Headquarters this mechanism is started. It was launched by the Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) during the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) event which was held virtually from New Delhi. He also launched the Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC 4), and Product Management Approach (PMA) guidelines.

(Q.13) Find the organization which has organized the ‘GCTC Energy Security Conference 2020’ (addressed by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan).
1) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
2) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative
3) Global Counter Terrorism Council
4) Global Counter Terrorism Council

Ans. :-(3) Global Counter Terrorism Council

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the ‘GCTC Energy Security Conference 2020’ organized by Global Counter Terrorism Council (GCTC), it took place from September 29, 2020 to September 30, 2020. The Theme of ‘GCTC Energy Security Conference 2020’ is – “Energy Security Architecture in Post Covid-19 World”.

(Q.14) Who represented India at 3rd edition of G20 Sherpa Meeting took place virtually under Saudi Arabia’s Presidency?
1) Prakash Javadekar
2) Nitin Gadkari
3) Nitin Gadkari
4) Suresh Prabhu

Ans. :-(4) Suresh Prabhu

Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Government of Gujarat signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Danish Water Forum(DWF) in the water sector through an online interactive platform to establish Indo-Danish Water Technology Alliance in Gujarat and to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) 6, ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.

(Q.15) Which state government has signed MoU with Danish water forum in water sector?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Gujarat

Ans. :-(4) Gujarat

Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Government of Gujarat signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Danish Water Forum(DWF) in the water sector through an online interactive platform to establish Indo-Danish Water Technology Alliance in Gujarat and to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(SDG) 6, ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’.