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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 13, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
India ranked at which position in BNEF's 2020 climatescope survey?
2nd
1st
5th
7th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India ranked at 2nd position in Bloomberg New Energy Finance's (BNEF) 2020 climatescope survey.

2.
International Day of Neutrality 2020 is observed on which date?
December 9
December 10
December 11
December 12
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every year International Day of Neutrality is celebrated on December 12. This day is promoted by United Nations to enhance public awareness of the value of neutrality in international relations.

3.
India's First National Centre for Divyang Empowerment launched in which state?
Kerala
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Telangana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy has inaugurated the National Centre for Divyang Empowerment (NCDE) at the CRPF Group Centre in Telangana.

4.
Name the scheme launched by the Indian Government to improve the WIFI availability in public space India?
PM-WANI
PM-WIFI
PM-HOTSPOT
PM-CONNECT
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of public Wi-Fi networks across the country. This Central government's scheme is called the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI).

5.
Who has been elected as the World Squash Federation President??
Sarah Fiz Gerald
Pablo Serna
Zena Wooldridge
Jacques Fontine
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Zena Wooldridge from England has been elected as the World Squash Federation President.

6.
Who has topped in tops 50 Asian Celebrities in The World list 2020?
Prabhas
Armaan Malik
Sonu Sood
Ayushmann Khurrana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian actor Sonu Sood has topped the first-of-its-kind '50 Asian Celebrities in The World' 2020 list published by UK based Eastern Eye newspaper.

7.
Which state government has signed first of its kind MoU with Cornell University to set up World-Class incubation center?
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The state government signed MoU to set up a world-class incubation centre in Maharashtra to provide the necessary infrastructure and conducive environment for new entrepreneurs and innovative start-ups.

8.
India has conduct meeting on Drug Control Cooperation with which country?
Myanmar
Bhutan
Nepal
Bangladesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 5th India- Myanmar Bilateral Meeting on Drug Control Cooperation between the Narcotics Control Bureau, India and the Central Committee on Drug Abuse Control, Myanmar was held virtually.

9.
What is the theme of the World Bank Inter Ministerial meet 2020?
Vaccination of South Asia against COVID-19
Covid-19 Vaccines and Primary Healthcare
Unleashing the South Asian Century through Human Capital for All
Investing in Covid-19 Vaccines and Primary Healthcare Delivery System
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the World Bank Inter Ministerial meet 2020 is Vaccination of South Asia against COVID-19.

10.
What is the theme of IWIS 2020?
The Journey of Those Striding Ahead
Arth Ganga: River Conservation Synchronized Development
Conserve water, conserve life
Don't let life slip down the drain
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Arth Ganga: River Conservation Synchronized Development is the theme of IWIS 2020.

11.
Which company has signed MoU with NSDC to support Skilling of Teachers and Trainers?
Unacademy
Testbook
edX
BYJUS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BYJUS, India's largest EdTech Company has singed MoU with NSDC to support Skilling of Teachers and Trainers.

12.
Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated on which day?
December 10
December 12
December 9
December 8
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on December 12. This day is proclaimed by World Health Organization.

13.
What is the theme of Indus Entrepreneur (TiE) Global Summit 2020?
Towards 2030: Making the Decade
Indian Startups, Global Footprints
Youth Engagement for Global Action
Entrepreneurship 360
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Entrepreneurship 360 was the theme Indus Entrepreneur (TiE) Global Summit 2020.

14.
Which bank has launched 3 in 1 account for their customer?
SBI Bank
HDFC Bank
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Kotak bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Equitas Small Finance Bank has launched a 3-in-1 account, which includes savings, trading and demat, to widen its product offerings and allows its customers to keep their banking and financial investments under one umbrella entity.

15.
Government has launched which scheme to boost India's infrastructure?
Smart City
Smart Innovation
Viability Gap Funding
Build in India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package, the Ministry of Finance notified a revamped or updated viability gap funding (VGF) scheme.

16.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated three lanes of the newly-built Koilwar Bridge established on which river?
Sone River
Ganga
Koshi River
Burhi Gandak River
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Newly-built Koilwar Bridge, also named as Abdul Bari Bridge established on the River Sone.

17.
What is the theme of International Mountain Day 2020?
Mountains matter for Youth
Mountain Biodiversity
Mountains Matter
Mountains under Pressure: climate, hunger, migration
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for International Mountain Day 2020 is Mountain biodiversity.

18.
Which company has launched World's 1st Satellite-based Narrowband-IoT Network?
Vodafone-IDEA
Bharti Airtel
Reliance Jio
BSNL
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has partnered with Skylotech India (Skylo), a global machine connectivity solutions company has launched satellite-based narrow band-Internet of things (NB-IoT).

19.
What is the theme of 4th India Mobile Congress 2020?
New Digital Horizons - Connect
Inclusive Innovation - Smart, Secure, Sustainable
Innovation for Digital India
Secure and Sustainable the Nation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme for IMC 2020 is Inclusive Innovation - Smart, Secure, Sustainable.

20.
Who has been appointed as IJF Climate Ambassador?
Sabrina Filzmoser
Flavio Canto
Bajrang Poonia
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sabrina Filzmoser and Flavio Canto has appointed as International Judo Federation (IJF) climate ambassadors by IJF President Marius Vizer, in a bid to spread the message of environmentalism.