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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 14, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Which Indian astronaut has been selected by NASA for moon mission 2024?
Rakesh Sharma
Raja Jon Vurputoor
Ravi Chari
Ravish Malhotra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari was selected by NASA for its ambitious manned mission to the Moon and beyond.

2.
What is the name of India's first mRNA vaccine which has granted approval to conduct human trials?
HGCO19
ZyCoV-D
Covishield
COVAXIN
Answer: Option
Explanation:
HGCO19, India's first mRNA vaccine which has granted approval to conduct human trials.

3.
Who has been declared as the winner the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Prize 2020?
Amit Ahuja
Jairam Ramesh
Ramesh Ahuja
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amit Ahuja and Jairam Ramesh were declared winners of the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2020.

4.
Who has been named WTA Player of the Year after winning her maiden Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open?
Serena Williams
Ashleigh Barty
Sofia Kenin
Garbine Muguruza
Answer: Option
Explanation:
American Sofia Kenin has been named WTA Player of the Year after winning her maiden Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open.

5.
The Asian Development Bank announced how much amount for APVAX?
$9 billion
$2 billion
$12 billion
$17 billion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched a $9 billion initiative that will help its developing member economies to procure and deliver corona virus vaccines.

6.
Which nation will replace Maldives as host of Indian Ocean Island Games 2023?
Mauritius
Madagascar
Reunion
Mayotte
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madagascar has replaced Maldives as the host of the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

7.
In which state South Korean tech giant Samsung will investment of Rs 4,825 crore?
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
South Korean tech giant Samsung will be making an investment of Rs 4,825 crore in Uttar Pradesh to move its mobile and IT display production unit from China to India.

8.
On which bank RBI imposes a penalty of Rs 10 lakh?
Bank of Baroda
HDFC BANK
Yes Bank
State Bank of India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 10 lakh on HDFC Bank.

9.
Who has been named as the TIME 2020 "Businessperson Of The Year?
Ajay Banga
Steve Ballmer
Satya Nadella
Eric Yuan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Eric Yuan was named as the TIME's Businessperson of the Year 2020.

10.
Who has been named as the TIME 2020 "Person of the Year?
Joe Biden
Kamala Harris
Shantanu Narayan
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
US President-elect Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris have been chosen as Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2020.

11.
Who is the author of book titled 'Let us Dream: The Path to a Better Future'?
Danielle Steel
Ruskin Bond
Pop Francis
Shashi Tharoor
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Pop Francis is the author of book titled Let us Dream: The Path to a Better Future.

12.
Who has been elected as the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus?
Raj Mukherji
Kamala Harris
Satish Hiremath
Pramila Jayapal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has been elected as the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

13.
Which System was launched by Indian Railways to provide better health care facilities?
Hospital Management Information System
Community Health Workers System
Medical and Research System
Hospital and Health System
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Railways has launched the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) to provide better health care facilities to its work force with the help of information technology.

14.
Through which Satellite Launch Vehicle ISRO will launch CMS-01 satellite?
RISAT-2BR1
PSLV-C50
CartoSat-2B
GSAT-31
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will launch a communication satellite CMS-01 using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket's XL variant numbered as PSLV-C50.

15.
Who Becomes first Non-Indian to win Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians?
Ritibrata Munshi
Adam Harper
Carolina Araujo
Jack Thorne
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians 2020 has been awarded to Carolina Araujo, Mathematician.