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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • November 28, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Who is the brand ambassador of Livinguard?
Sourav Ganguly
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
Sonu Sood
Virat Kohli
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Livinguard chooses Sourav Ganguly as brand ambassador for their special COVID-19 protective masks and gloves.

2.
The Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College and Research Instituteis remained on which person's name?
Sushma Swaraj
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Lal Krishna Advani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bowring and Lady Curzon Medical College and Research Institute has been renamed on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

3.
Who inaugurated the second edition of Fit India School Week for children?
M.Venkaiah Naidu
Kiren Rijiju
Narendra Modi
Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sports Minister KirenRijiju has launched the 2nd edition of the "Fit India School Week" program in the presence of Fit India Mission.

4.
Which country has appointed John Kerry for full-time climate leader?
New Zealand
China
USA
France
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the first time ever, the United States appointed a full-time climate leader who will participate in ministerial level meetings.

5.
Which state government announced the Police Act Amendment ordinance which making libelous material punishable?
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Assam
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala Brings Ordinance Making Cyber Defamation/Intimidation An Offence Punishable With Imprisonment Up to 3 Years.

6.
Which Ministry has launched a National Portal for Transgender Persons?
Human Resource Development
Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has launched a portal to empower the transgender community by enabling them to get their ID card.

7.
Recently who took oath first in New Zealand's indigenous Maori language?
GauravChaudhary
GauravTaneja
Parmjeet Parmar
Gaurav Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gaurav Sharma took oath first in New Zealand's indigenous Maori language, followed by Sanskrit, showing "deep respect for cultural traditions of both India and New Zealand".

8.
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved Ganga Expressway project between which cities?
Roorkeeto Ghaziabad
Haridwar to Allahabad
Lucknow to Agra
Haldwani to Ghaziabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government approved an ambitious 594-km Ganga Expressway project running along the river from Haridwar to Allahabad.

9.
Who is the author of book 'On the Move: My Journey as a Relentless Entrepreneur'?
Ratan Naval
Hari Khemka
Shiv Nadar
Nita Mukesh Ambani
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hari Khemka is the author of book titled 'On the Move: My Journey as a Relentless Entrepreneur'. Published by HarperCollins India.

10.
Who has been announced as a national security adviser in the Biden cabinet?
Raja Krishnamoorthi
McGeorge Bundy
Jake Sullivan
Gordon Gray
Answer: Option
Explanation:
President Joe Biden announced that Jake Sullivan will be appointed National Security Advisor in the cabinet.

11.
Who is the author of book titled Indian Icon - A Cult called Royal Enfield?
Amrit Raj
Rohinton Mistry
R.K. Narayan
Amitav Ghosh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amrit Raj is the author of book titled Indian Icon - A Cult called Royal Enfield. It is the story of the brand, the company and the individuals who have made it what it is.

12.
Who is the author of book on the life of Sri Guru Nanak dev?
Kiran Desai
Suzanna Arundhati Roy
Kirpal Singh
AlamLohar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister NarendraModi has released book on the life and ideals of Sri Guru Nanak Dev. The Book is authored by Kirpal Singh.

13.
Who is the author of book 26/11 Braveheart: My Encounter With Terrorists That Night?
Amrita Pritam
Khushwant Singh
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Praveen Kumar Teotia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Praveen Kumar Teotia is the author of 26/11 Braveheart: My Encounter With Terrorists That Night.

14.
The Karnataka government has set which year as a target to become a USD 50 billion biotechnology market?
2023
2025
2030
2035
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka government has announced that it has set a target to become a USD 50 billion biotechnology market by 2025.

15.
Union Cabinet has approved MOU on Cooperation in the field of Physical Culture and Sport signed among which countries?
Brazil- Russia- India- China- South Africa
Russia- India- China- Austria
South Africa- Russia- India- Australia
China- South Africa- Pakistan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved MOU signed between BRICS countries on cooperation in the field of physical culture and sports.

16.
Every year National Milk Day is observed on which date?
November 23
November 26
November 25
November 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Milk Day is celebrated on 26 November to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the father of India's White Revolution.

17.
Which state government launched 'Him Suraksha Abhiyaan' to sensitize people regarding Covid-19 pandemic?
Arunachal Pradesh
Telangana
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Himachal Pradesh on November 24, 2020, launched 'Him Suraksha Abhiyaan' in order to sensitize people about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

18.
Which Indian film has been selected for 93rd academy awards to be held in loss Angeles?
Malang
Angrezi Medium
Natkhat
Jallikattu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Malayalam film 'Jallikattu' has been chosen as India's Official Entry film for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards.

19.
Who became the brand ambassador of PagarBook?
Ayushmann Khurrana
Sonu Sood
Akshay Kumar
Tiger Shroff
Answer: Option
Explanation:
PagarBook signed Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador till 2022.