Current Affairs Quiz Questions and Answers 2020 || 20 Sept 2020 ||

Current Affairs Quiz Questions and Answers 2020

20 SEPT 2020

(Q.01) EDF group signed MoU with International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN) and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) to set up a centre of excellence in the civil nuclear sector in Maharashtra. The EDF group is based on which country?
1) Germany
2) Russia
3) Spain
4) France

Ans. :-(4) France

In order to conduct a pre-feasibility study to set up a centre of excellence in the civil nuclear sector in Maharashtra, Electricite de France (EDF), The International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN) and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) has signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU).

(Q.02) Which state government has signed MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to develop MSME ecosystem (September 2020)?
1) Rajasthan
2) Telangana
3) Karnataka
4) Assam

Ans. :-(1) Rajasthan

The Government of Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to develop its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ecosystem. Archana Singh on behalf of the Department of Industries and General Manager Balbir Singh on behalf of SIDBI signed the MoU.

(Q.03) Rajesh Khullar has been appointed as the Executive Director of which organization?
1) AIIB
2) UNDP
3) World Bank (WB)
4) IMF

Ans. :-(3) World Bank (WB)

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the appointment of Rajesh Khullar as the Executive Director of World Bank and Sameer Kumar Khare as Executive Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB).

(Q.04) Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Great Learning (September 2020)?
1) MS Dhoni
2) Virat Kohli
3) Rahul Dravid
4) Sachin Tendulkar

Ans. :-(2) Virat Kohli

Great Learning, an Ed-tech company for professional and higher education, has appointed Virat Kohli, Indian cricket team captain as its brand ambassador. Virat Kohli will lead ‘Power Ahead’ campaign, the latest one of the brand. Great Learning will launch a multi-film campaign with Virat Kohli during the upcoming Dream 11 IPL, where the brand is an associate sponsor on Disney + Hotstar.

(Q.05) Name the person who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Paytm first games.
1) MS Dhoni
2) Virat Kohli
3) Rahul Dravid
4) Sachin Tendulkar

Ans. :-(4) Sachin Tendulkar

Paytm First Games (PFG), a subsidiary of digital financial service platform Paytm, has roped in legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar of India as its brand Ambassador. Sachin Tendulkar will create awareness about the genre of fantasy sports (sporting events played virtually) in India and will also promote and generate excitement around all sports including kabaddi, football, and basketball. Paytm is the official umpire partner for IPL till 2022 and has been the title sponsor for Indian cricket.

(Q.06) Name the person who has been honored with Euromoney’s Lifetime Achievement Award 2020.
1) Aditya Puri
2) Rana Kapoor
3) Shikha Sharma
4) Sashidhar Jagadishan

Ans. :-(1) Aditya Puri

Euromoney, the global finance and banking magazine’s Awards for Excellence 2020 honoured Aditya Puri, Managing Director(MD) of HDFC Bank with a Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. This is a first of its kind recognition for a corporate leader from India.

(Q.07) The Astronomers at UK based Cardiff University has found ‘Phosphine’ on the clouds of which planet (published on Nature Astronomy)?
1) Mars
2) Jupiter
3) Venus
4) Mercury

Ans. :-(3) Venus

A team of scientists announced the discovery of Phosphine, a rare molecule which provides a possibility of microbial life in the clouds of the Venus. Professor Jane Greaves, Cardiff University, United Kingdom was the lead author of a report published in Nature Astronomy.

(Q.08) Which country has launched 9 satellites belonged to the Jilin-1 Gaofen 03-1 group recently?
1) Japan
2) China
3) Nepal
4) Tibet

Ans. :- (2) China

China Successfully launched a solid-propellant carrier rocket from a ship in the Yellow Sea, China. It sent 9 satellites into the planned Orbit, and is the Second such Sea-based Launch Mission. The 9 satellites belonged to the Jilin-1 Gaofen 03-1 group, and were launched using Long March 11-HY2(China’s first sea-launched rocket), the 10th member of the Long March 11 family. It was the 346th Launch using the Long March Rocket Series. The Satellites have been developed by Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Ltd. Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the Mission.

(Q.09) The Union cabinet approved the establishment of new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga district of which state?
1) Bihar
2) Karnataka
3) Jharkhand
4) Andhra Pradesh

Ans. :-(1) Bihar

In order to boost health infrastructure in Bihar, the Central Government has given its consent for the establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) at Darbhanga, Bihar with an outlay of Rs.1264 crore. In this regard, the Cabinet also approved the creation of post of Director in the basic pay of Rs 2,25,000/- (fixed) plus NPA (however pay + NPA would not exceed Rs 2,37,500/-) for AIIMS. The project is likely to be completed within a period of 48 months. Also, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhauda, benefitting Haryana’s district of Palwal, Nuh, Gurugram, Jhajjar and Sonipat, at an estimated cost of Rs. 5,617 crores.

(Q.10) Which state cabinet has approved Balasaheb Thackeray road accident insurance scheme for accident victims?
1) Punjab
2) Kerala
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Maharashtra

Ans. :-(4) Maharashtra

Maharashtra Cabinet approved the implementation of Balasaheb Thackeray Road Accident Insurance Scheme with an annual outlay of Rs 125 crore to provide timely medical and financial aid to the road accident victims during the golden hour i.e. initial 72 hours. In this regard, an expenditure of up to Rs 30,000 will be borne by the State for 74 enlisted medical procedures. The announcement regarding this was made by the state Health Minister Rajeshbhaiyya Tope.

(Q.11) India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as observer recently. What is the Currency of Djibouti?
1) Dollar
2) Pound
3) Eco
4) Franc

Ans. :-(4) Franc

On the lines of the high level meeting of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) held virtually on 26 August 2020, India has joined the DCOC/JA Amendment, as Observer in order to collaborate with DCOC/JA member states towards for enhancing maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). With this, India joins Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) as Observers to the DCOC/JA. The capital and currency of Djibouti are Djibouti & Djiboutian franc‎ (‎DJF‎) respectively.

(Q.12) Which is 1st country in the world to issue 7-year sovereign Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) bond?
1) Brazil
2) Guatemala
3) Mexico
4) Germany

Ans. :-(3) Mexico

Mexico became the first country in the world to inaugurate sustainable financing program for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by issuing a seven-year Sovereign SDGs Bond worth USD 890 million under its new “SDG Sovereign Bond Framework” developed with investment bank Natixis, located in Paris, France.

(Q.13) Which world group has launched a global initiative to reduce land degradation and coral program recently?
1) G7
2) D11
3) G20
4) D7

Ans. :-(3) G20

The Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 Countries took place through video conference. The G20 EMM took place as part of the Sherpa Track for the G20 Leaders Summit, it was hosted through a video conference under the Presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Environment Ministerial Meeting (EMM) of the G20 Countries took place through video conference. The G20 EMM took place as part of the Sherpa Track for the G20 Leaders Summit, it was hosted through a video conference under the Presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Prakash Javadekar represented India and highlighted the steps taken to protect environment, forest, wildlife, pollution and climate change.

(Q.14) ‘Arthika Spandana’ is the loan disbursal scheme launched by which state?
1) Karnataka
2) Meghalaya
3) Tripura
4) Goa

Ans. :-(1) Karnataka

B.S. Yediyurappa, Chief Minister(CM) of Karnataka has launched ‘Arthika Spandana’ programme to disburse loans of Rs 39,300 crore through various cooperative institutions. Under this scheme, Rs 15,300 crore will be disbursed to the agriculture sector and the remaining sum of Rs 24,000 will be earmarked for the non-agricultural sector.

(Q.15) DBS Bank India has launched an online credit solutions platform, ‘DBS Digital Business Loans for SMEs’ recently. Where is the HQ of DBS bank located?
1) London
2) New Delhi
3) Washington DC
4) None of the Above

Ans. :-(4) None of the Above

DBS Bank India Ltd launched an online credit solutions platform, ‘DBS Digital Business Loans for SMEs’ to provide loans for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) businesses in a convenient manner with credit facility up to Rs 20 crore. DBS Group: Headquarters– Singapore.