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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 8, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Which company has singed pact with NSIL to launched India's first privet remote sensing satellite?
Pixxel
Blue Origin
Virgin Galactic
Bigelow Aerospace
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Space start-up Pixxel has signed an agreement with State-run NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to launch the country's first private remote-sensing satellite on an ISRO PSLV rocket in early 2021.

2.
Which space agencies passenger and flight engineer has grown a radish crop in International Space Station?
JAXA
CNSA
NASA
ESA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins harvested the first ever radish crop grown on the International Space Station.

3.
Which bank has launched Kirishi Overdraft scheme?
Telangana Bank
DBS
Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Dharwad-headquartered regional rural bank, Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB), has launched an overdraft facility for farmers.

4.
ADB approved $190 million of sovereign and non-sovereign loans to which state government to upgrade power distribution?
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ADB has agreed to provide a combined sovereign and non-sovereign loan amounting to $190m for the upgrade and modernisation of power distribution system in Bengaluru city in the Indian state of Karnataka.

5.
The first Indian racer who wins the formula-2 grand prix?
Arjun Maini
Kush Maini
Jehan Daruvala
Kumar Ram Narain Karthikeyan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Promising Indian racer Jehan Daruvala created history when he became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race during the Sakhir Grand Prix.

6.
Who has been appointed as a DDCA's new Cricket Advisory Committee?
Rahul Dravid
Atul Wassan
Ravi Shastri
Sourav Ganguly
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) named former India player Atul Wassan as the chairperson of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) for the upcoming season.

7.
International day of banks is observed on which day?
7 December
6 December
4 December
5 December
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day of Banks is observed globally on the 4th of December.

8.
The meeting of Counter Narcotics working group was held between which countries?
Bangladesh-Bhutan
India-Bangladesh
Iran-Iraq
India-USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the US have agreed to enhance their collaboration on counternarcotics regulation and law enforcement and identified areas for joint action and coordination on this "important" issue.

9.
The RTGS system of transaction will be made available round the clock, with effect from which day?
15 December 2020
14 December 2020
12 December 2020
11 December 2020
Answer: Option
Explanation:
It has been decided to make RTGS available round the clock on all days of the year with effect from December 14, 2020.

10.
India's Shantanu Narayen ranked at which place in Fortunes business person of the year 2020?
6th
8th
2nd
5th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen ranked at 8th place in Fortune Businessperson of the Year 2020, a list topped by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

11.
Which country powered up its Artificial Sun?
China
Russia
USA
Iran
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China successfully powered up its "artificial sun" nuclear fusion reactor for the first time.

12.
Who has won national inter school Cryptic Crossword Contest 2020?
Arun Verma and Karan Nath
V. Krishna Sai Gayatri and Nellore Dharshita
Vijval Ekbote and Harshul Sagar
Karan Nath and Harsul sagar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The team of V Krishna Sai Gayatri and Nellore Dharshita from the city school won the the grand finale of the eighth editions inter school Cryptic Crossword Contest 2020.

13.
To strengthen India's corporation 6th India-CLMV conclave 2020 held between which countries?
India, Russia, USA
Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam
Iraq, Iran
Bangladesh, Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
To strengthen India's corporation 6th India-CLMV conclave 2020 held between Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam Business Conclave.

14.
Who has been honored with Dadasaheb Phalke icon award 2020?
Anangsha Biswas
Sonu Sood
Ayushman Khurana
Vidya Balan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Actor Anangsha Biswas, infamous for her performance as Zarina Begum in Mirzapur and Mirzapur 2, won the Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award 2020.

15.
Which is the 2nd country that has unfurled its Flag on the Moon?
India
Russia
China
USA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
After America, China has now become the second country to unfurl its national flag on the lunar surface.

16.
Who has won PEN HESSELL-Tiltman prize 2020?
Vikram Seth
Salmaan Rashdi
Anita Anand
Arundhati Roy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anita Anand wins PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2020.

17.
Armed Forces Flag Day is held on which Day?
December 06
December 05
December 04
December 07
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated on December 07, every year in India, with an objective to collect the funds from people for the betterment of the Armed Forces staff just by selling Indian flags, batches, stickers and other items.

18.
Which establishment Day of DRI has recently been launched by the Union Finance Minister?
63rd Foundation Day
60th Foundation Day
66th Foundation Day
57th Foundation Day
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam inaugurated the 63rd founding day celebrations of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).

19.
Which Government has launched electric vehicles forum?
Bihar
Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Delhi government launched a forum to engage with stakeholders for the successful implementation of its recently launched electric vehicles policy.

20.
What is the theme for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) conclave 2020?
Celebrating Success
Water and Sanitation for Health
Water Sanitation Health Education
Hygiene Matters
Answer: Option
Explanation:
'Hygiene Matters' is the theme of 7th WASH conclave 2020 being held during 2nd to 4th December 2020.