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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 1, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Bombay Stock Exchange singed 4 MoUs with which government to spread financial literacy?
Jammu and Kashmir
Bihar
Odisha
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BSE has signed four MoUs with Mission Youth, Government of J&K to spread financial awareness, support economic development in the Union Territory.

2.
As per NSO Data what is India's GDP growth rate projected in September quarter?
11%
10.5%
8.5%
7.5%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per NSO Data India's GDP growth rate projected in September quarter (Q2) contracted by 7.5%.

3.
Which ministry has collaborated with IBM India to up skill members of CSC ecosystem in AI & Cloud?
MoES
MHRD
MOFPI
MEITY
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY) and IBM India have collaborated to establish an education & Skilling ecosystem through Common Services Centre Academy to up skill members of the CSC ecosystem in new age technologies.

4.
Which state has been awarded as the Best State SOTTO in India?
Kerala
Assam
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu SOTTO was given the award of the best State SOTTO.

5.
What is the theme of 27th APEC Economic Leaders summit 2020?
Optimizing Human Potential towards a Resilient Future of Shared Prosperity: Pivot, Priorities, Progress.
Connecting People, Building the Future" to provide inspiration
Optimizing Potential to provide inspiration
Harnessing Inclusive Opportunities, Embracing the Digital Future
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the APEC Malaysia 2020 was "Optimizing Human Potential towards a Resilient Future of Shared Prosperity: Pivot. Priorities. Progress".

6.
Who has chaired 19th meeting of SCO council of Heads of Government?
M. Venkaiah Naidu
Prakash Javadekar
S Jaishanka
Amit Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu will chair the 19th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government.

7.
PM Narendra Modi unveiled Rs 100 commemorative coin and postal stamp to mark foundation day of which university?
Delhi University
Calcutta University
Lucknow University
Patliputra University
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Rs 100 commemorative coin of the centennial foundation day of the University of Lucknow through a video conference.

8.
Which minister held 5th review meeting on CAPEX in this financial year?
Amit Shah
Nirmala Sitharaman
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a Video Conference to review the capital expenditure (CAPEX) in this financial year.

9.
Who has launched SMARTs program to strengthen investor education as a part of World Investor week 2020?
P.K. Mishra
Ajay Tyagi
Vinod Kumar
Rajiv Gauba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SEBI chief Ajay Tyagi launched the Securities Market Trainers (SMARTs) program, a new initiative to enhance investor education and awareness.

10.
India singed Implementation Agreement on Hydrography with which country?
China
Japan
Bangladesh
Vietnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
An Implementation Agreement (IA) on Hydrography was signed between India and Vietnam in the presence of Raksha Mantri Shri and his counterpart General Ngo Xuan Lich during a virtual bilateral meeting.

11.
The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed on which date?
November 21
November 25
November 30
November 27
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed on November 30 to pay tribute to the victims of chemical warfare.

12.
Which city emerged as the most connected city in the world?
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Shanghai
Dubai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the International Air Transport Association, Shanghai becomes the world's most connected city in the world.

13.
The largest solar power project at a high altitude in India has been set up at which place?
Kargil
Anantnag
Leh
Kulgam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The largest solar project at a high altitude in the entire Leh in the Union Territory of Ladakh has been established at IAF Station Leh.

14.
Who has chaired the National Conference on Empowering through Zero- Shunya Se Sashaktikaran?
Prakash Javadekar
Ramesh Pokhriyal
Piyush Goyal
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal addressed a virtual National Conference on 'Empowering through Zero- Shunya Se Sashaktikaran'.

15.
Which state Governor gave assent to ordinance on Unlawful Conversions?
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel promulgated an ordinance on unlawful conversion days after it was passed by the UP Cabinet.

16.
Indian government launched which mission to boost development process of COVID 19 vaccines candidate?
Kavach of Vaccine
Suraksha
Mission COVID Suraksha
Mission COVID Kavach
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central Government has launched 'Mission COVID Suraksha' in order to facilitate the development of approximately 5-6 COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

17.
For ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission, which country will host Temporary Ground Station Tracking Facilities?
USA
Russia
Austria
Australia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Australian Space Agency is working with ISRO sprucing up its temporary ground station tracking facilities in Australia for Gaganyaan Mission.

18.
Uttar Pradesh cabinet cleared proposal to rename which airport as Maryada Purushottam Sri Ram Airport?
Sultanpur Airport
Raebareli Airport
Gorakhpur Airport
Ayodhya Airport
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, cleared the proposal to rename the Ayodhya airport as Maryada Purushottam Sri Ram Airport.

19.
Who is the author of book titled Hitman: The Rohit Sharma Story?
Vijay Lokapally
G. Krishnan
Vikram Seth
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vijay Lokapally and G. Krishnan, are bringing the story of Rohit's journey in the form of a new book titled Hitman: The Rohit Sharma Story.

20.
Who has been designated as a new Engineer-in-Chief of Indian Army?
Manoj Mukund Naravane
Harpal Singh
Anant Prasad Singh
Rajeev Sabherwal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lieutenant General Harpal Singh has been designated as the new Engineer-in-Chief of Indian Army.