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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 3, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Who has been designated as Secretary-General of Lok Sabha?
SnehlataShrivastava
P. K. Grover
Utpal Kumar Singh
Bal Shekar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appointed senior IAS officer Utpal Kumar Singh as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.

2.
Who has been appointed as interim chairperson of NDDB?
T. Nanda Kumar
Varsha Joshi
Amrita Patel
Krishna Kumar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India appointed Varsha Joshi as the new Chairperson of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

3.
Which state has celebrated its 58th Statehood day on 1st December 2020?
Nagaland
Haryana
Jharkhand
Sikkim
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nagaland has celebrated its 58th Statehood day on 1st December. It became the 16th State of the Union of India on 1st December 1,963.

4.
Which Indian observatory has become 3rd IEEE milestone facility?
3.6 m Devasthal Optical Telescope
Gauribidanur Radio Observatory
Girawali Observatory
Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), one of the world's largest and low-frequency radio observatories, has been selected as an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Milestone facility.

5.
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on which date?
December 2
December 1
December 4
December 5
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on 2 December by the United Nations General Assembly.

6.
According to air pollution data released by United States Air Quality Index 2020, which city topped in world's most polluted cities?
Faisalabad
Delhi
Lahore
Karachi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lahore ranks the most polluted city in the world, according to air pollution data released by the US Air Quality Index. It's reported a particulate matter (PM) rating of 423.

7.
Who released booklet named 'PM Modi and his Government's special relationship with Sikhs'?
Hardeep Singh Puri
Prakash Javadekar
Amit Shah
Both A & B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prakash Javadekar released a booklet titled 'PM Modi and his Government's Special Relationship with Sikhs' along with Hardeep Singh Puri.

8.
According to QS Asia University Ranking 2021, which institute topped in list?
The University of Tokyo
Peking University
National University of Singapore
Tsinghua University
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore tops in QS Asia University Ranking 2021.

9.
In which country Indian foreign secretary inaugurated three schools built under Indian assistance?
Nepal
Bhutan
Sri Lanka
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Foreign Secretary Harsh VardhanShringla inaugurates 3 schools built under Indian assistance in Nepal's Gorkha district.

10.
How many members committee formed by central government to oversee construction of new Parliament building?
5
7
10
3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has formed a five-member committee to oversee construction of the new Parliament house and to ensure.

11.
The Indian Navy test-fired the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from which place?
Andaman Nicobar Island
Abdul Kalam Island
Pokhran
Visakhapatnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy test-fired the anti-ship version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory.

12.
Who has been appointed as the Global CEO of Bata organization?
Ashwani Windlass
Rajeev Gopalakrishnan
Sandeep Kataria
Ram Kumar Gupta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bata Shoe Organization has appointed Sandeep Kataria as the new global Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

13.
Who has inaugurated Suryadhar Lake in Uttarakhand?
Baby RaniMaurya
M. Venkaiah Naidu
Trivendra Singh
Narendra Modi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has inaugurated the Suryadharlake at Doiwala, Dehradun.

14.
National Pollution Control Day is observed on which date?
December 1
December 3
November 30
December 2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, the Indian National Pollution Control Day is observed on 2 December to honor the lives lost that day and to renew attention and campaigns to fight pollution in the country.

15.
According to the World Malaria Report 2020, which country recorded largest reduction in malaria cases in South-East Asia?
India
China
Pakistan
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
According to the World Health Organization India made impressive gains in the global fight against Malaria, recording the largest reduction in cases in South-East Asia.

16.
World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on which date?
December 4
December 3
December 5
December 2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Computer Literacy Day is observed every year on 2nd December, where computers' education and existence are promoted among the people.

17.
UBS expected India's real GDP growth to rebound by how much in FY22?
+7%
+10%
+9%
+6%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
For the fiscal 2021-22 (FY22) UBS expect India's real GDP growth to rebound to +10% in FY22. UBS also estimates India's GDP to stabilize at 6.2 per cent YoY in FY23.

18.
Who inaugurated first of its kind Organ Donor Memorial in the country?
Sachin Pilot
Ashok Gehlot
Govind Singh Dotasara
Amit Shah
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is all set to inaugurate the country's first Memorial for Organ Donors on the Indian Organ Donation Day.

19.
Piyush Goyal has inaugurated newly electrified Dhigawara-Bandikui Railway section in which state?
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of Railways, PiyushGoyal has inaugurated newly electrified Dhigawara-Bandikui section of North Western Railway (NWR) in the state of Rajasthan.

20.
Which company fabricate biggest ever cryogenic propellant tank for ISRO?
Madras Radiators and Pressings Ltd
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Belmaks Ltd
Larsen and Toubro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has delivered the biggest cryogenic propellant tank ever fabricated by the company to the Indian Space Research Organization.