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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 5, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
After the launch of AMRUT scheme, which is the first Indian city to issue Municipal Bonds on BSE?
Delhi
Chandigarh
Hyderabad
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lucknow becomes the 9th city in the country to have raised Municipal Bonds and the 1st city to issue such a bond after the launch of AMRUT Scheme.

2.
What is the rank of India in the Global Terrorism index 2020?
2nd
9th
8th
4th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Global Terrorism Index 2020, India is at 8th place among the countries that were hit the hardest by the menace of terrorism in 2019.

3.
Indian Navy Day is celebrated on which date?
03 December
04 December
01 December
30 November
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4th December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country.

4.
Who has chaired inaugural session of Health Talks?
Niclas Jacobson
Klas Molin
Harsh Vardhan
Rajesh Bhushan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the inaugural session of Health Talks.

5.
Curtain Razor of 26th DST-CII technology summit 2020 has been organized between India and which country?
Portugal
Japan
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DST-CII Tech Summit to bring together experts connected to technology sector from India & Portugal.

6.
Who has partnered with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to offer instant digital loans for MSMEs?
Paytm
BHIM
PhonePe
Google Pay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Paytm has announced its partnership with Suryoday Small Finance Bank to empower MSMEs with instant digital loans.

7.
Who has been appointed as the ambassador of Fit India Movement?
Shilpa Agrawal
Shilpa Shetty
Virat Kohli
Kuldeep Handoo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kuldeep Handoo, a wushu coach for team India was conferred with the prestigious Dronacharya Award.

8.
Who has been appointed as the new Director General of Border Road Organization?
Lt. Gen Rajeev Chaudhary
Lt. Gen Harpal Singh
Lt. Gen SK Shrivastava
Lt. Gen Suresh Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lt. Gen Rajeev Chaudhary took over as the Director-General, Border Roads Organization (BRO).

9.
Which state government has proposed to set-up its 6th Raimona National Park?
Assam
Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Pachim Bangal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam government has proposed to set-up a 6th national park in a militancy ravaged reserve forest.

10.
Which state has hosted 9th edition of International Sand Art Festival?
Assam
Andhra Pradesh
Odisha
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 9th edition of the International Sand Art Festival has begun at the Chandrabhaga Beach in Odisha with adherence to government prescribed Covid-19 protocols.

11.
Which Institute's researchers has developed Damaru lattice for vibration isolation in high speed trains and stealth submarines?
IIT Bombay
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kanpur
IIT Madras
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIT Kanpur Researchers develop 'Damaru' Inspired Lattice that finds applications in stealth submarines, high speed trains.

12.
What was the theme for 6th BRICS Youth Summit 2020?
Youth: Power to enhance
BRICS: Challenges of the Time for Young People
BRICS Youth Council for skill development
To develop BRICS youth for governance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The summit 2020 was hosted under the theme "BRICS: Challenges of the Time for Young People."

13.
The Inaugural Meeting of Counternarcotics Working Group was held between which countries?
India - China
India - Russia
India - Bangladesh
India - USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The officials of India and United States of America met virtually for the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-India Counternarcotics Working Group (CNWG).

14.
Who has been awarded with Unit Appreciation Award 2019-20?
Gen. Raj Shukla
Gen. Alok Singh Kler
Gen. Manoj Pande
Gen. Yogendra Singh Yadav
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Lt. Gen Manoj Pande, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) awarded with Unit Appreciation Award 2019-20 for outstanding performance.

15.
Which company ranked 1st in 2020 Fortune 500 Ranking list of Indian companies?
Tata Motors
Indian Oil Corporation
Reliance Industries
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Reliance has ranked 1st in 2020 Fortune 500 Ranking list of Indian companies and ranked at 10 place into the world's top 100 companies on the Global 500 list.

16.
Researchers of which university have made the world's smallest memory device?
Texas A&M University
Baylor University
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Dallas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin created the world's smallest memory storage device based on a discovery from two years ago.

17.
Which court has ruled that the right to marry a person of choice irrespective of caste/religion is a Fundamental Right?
Bombay
Karnataka
Chennai
Allahabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that the right to marry a person of choice irrespective of caste/religion is a Fundamental Right.

18.
What is the theme of 2020 International Sand Art Festival?
Environment' and 'COVID-19'
Nature Walk
Odissi Dance
Theatrics
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of 2020 International Sand Art Festival is 'Environment' and 'COVID-19'.

19.
India has invited which country's Prime Minister to be the Chief Guest at Republic Day 2021?
China
UK
South Korea
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has invited UK's Prime Minister to be the Chief Guest at Republic Day 2021.

20.
Which country emerged as the first country to approve COVID-19 vaccine?
USA
Russia
Europe
United Kingdom
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UK Government has accepted the recommendation from the independent MHRA to approve Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for use.