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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 10, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Which country will host The World Economic Forum 2021?
Iraq
Iran
Singapore
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum will hold its 2021 annual meeting in Singapore instead of its traditional home of Switzerland, which is battling a surge in coronavirus infections.

2.
Central Government has launched which scheme for small taxpayers under GST system?
Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment of Taxes
Monthly Return filing & Quarterly Payment of Taxes
Quarterly Return filing of Taxes
Monthly Payment of Taxes
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Central government has launched the Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment of Taxes (QRMP) scheme for small taxpayers under GST system.

3.
36th SAARC Charter day is observed on which date?
8 December
9 December
1 December
2 December
Answer: Option
Explanation:
36th SAARC Charter day observed on 8th December, on behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan.

4.
Who has signed MOU with IIFM Bhopal for Narmada Landscape restoration project?
UMPP Ltd
CGPL Ltd
NTPC Ltd
SECL Ltd
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NTPC Ltd, one of India's largest integrated energy company and a PSU under Ministry of Power signed a MoU with IIFM, Bhopal.

5.
Which organisation has collaborated with PwC India and YuWaah to upskill 300 million youth over 10 years?
UNICEF
WHO
ILO
UNESCO
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Consulting firm PwC India announced a collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and YuWaah (Generation Unlimited in India) to upskill 300 million young Indians over the next 10 years.

6.
Which bank has launched Atmanirbhar Women Scheme?
Bank of Baroda
Yes Bank
Dena Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda has launched the Atmanirbhar Women Scheme. Under the scheme, the bank is offering loans at 0.50 per cent concession for women.

7.
Who has won FAO's King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award?
The Indian Council of Historical Research
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research
The Indian Council of Economic Research
The Indian Council of Medical Research
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research won the King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award 2020.

8.
Sweden ranked at which position in 16th Climate Change Performance Index 2021?
5th
1st
2nd
4th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In 16th Climate Change Performance Index 2021, Sweden ranked at 4th position.

9.
Who is the author of book titled 'Romancing Targets: Get Closer to Selling in 7 Steps'?
Shobha De
Shashi Deshpande
Arundathi Roy
Nidhi Vadhera
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nidhi Vadhera, India's first woman on sales authored the book titled 'Romancing Targets: Get Closer to Selling in 7 Steps'.

10.
West Bengal cabinet has approved Constitution of states 1st Deep Sea Port at which place?
Jaldha
Tajpur
Alampur
Durgapur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
West Bengal Cabinet Approves Construction Of State's First Deep Sea Port In Tajpur.

11.
Who has been appointed as the 1st CEO of WHO foundation?
Anil Soni
Salil Parekh
SanjivPuri
V. G. Mathew
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian-origin global health expert Anil Soni has been appointed as the first CEO of the newly-launched The WHO Foundation.

12.
The Submarine Day is celebrated on which date?
December 6
December 7
December 8
December 9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year, on December 8 the submarine day was celebrated to mark the birth of the Indian Navy's Submarine Arm with the commissioning of its first submarine, erstwhile INS Kalvari on December 8, 1967.

13.
NBCFDC and NSFDC have signed MoA with which bank to implement VISHWAS Yojana?
DBS
Central Bank of India
HDFC Bank
DENA Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NBCFDC, NSFDC signed MoA with Central Bank of India to implementVanchitIkaiSamoohaurVargonkiAarthikSahaytaYojana.

14.
Which state Tourism Department has signed MoU with IWAI to promote water tourism?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Delhi
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department signed a MoU with IWAI, Government of India, to promote and encourage tourism industry by developing river tourism in the state.

15.
Who has won UNCTAD Investment Promotion Award for 2020?
Vocal for Local
Make in India
Invest India
Made In India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Invest India had won UNCTAD Investment Promotion Award for 2020.

16.
As per World Malaria Report 2020, which state has been topped the list in reducing malaria cases in India?
Maharashtra
Meghalaya
Kerala
Karnataka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Meghalaya has been topped the list in reducing malaria cases in India, as per World Malaria Report 2020.

17.
Recently which cities of Madhya Pradesh are included in UNESCO World Heritage City list?
Indore and Ujjain
Gwalior and Orchha
Khandwa and Guna
Bhopal and Jabalpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gwalior and Orchha winning the coveted position was announced by the Madhya Pradesh government.

18.
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on which date?
December 9
December 8
December 7
December 6
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ExplanationInternational Anti-Corruption Day is observed On December 9, to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the Convention in combating and preventing it.