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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 15, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
National energy conservation day is celebrated on which date?
December 11
December 14
December 15
December 10
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Energy Conservation Day is observed on December 14 every year to remind ourselves of our duty towards our ecological system by making an effort to save energy.

2.
Which of the following is top cause of death at the global level from 2000-19?
Malaria
Heart Disease
Tuberculosis
HIV/AIDS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
WHO's 2019 Global Health Estimates Heart disease has remained the leading cause of death at the global level for the last 20 years.

3.
What is the theme of 1st webinar held between India-Brazil?
Silent, Strong and Swift
Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive
Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nation
Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Between India and Brazil on the theme 'Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership', a webinar was held.

4.
Which organisation has singed MoU with WHO for implementation of Emergency Medical Team initiative?
IFRC
FINA
FIBA
IAAF
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Health Organization and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched a new collaboration to strengthen the delivery of emergency medical and health services during humanitarian crises.

5.
Which bank has partnered with Haqdarshak to help Indian MSME to recover from COVID-19 pandemic?
SBI Bank
Yes Bank
DBS Bank
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
DBS Bank has partnered with Haqdarshak to help Indian MSME to recover from COVID-19.

6.
Which city ranked top position in global power city index 2020?
New York
Delhi
London
Paris
Answer: Option
Explanation:
London maintains its first-place position for the 9th consecutive year, while creating a large distance between other cities in terms of deviation score.

7.
The 9th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit inaugurated in which city?
Ita Nagar
Dehradun
Haridwar
Rishikesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 9th edition of Sustainable Mountain Development Summit begins in Dehradun.

8.
A. K. Singh has laid the foundation stone of Indo-Nepal link canal constructed under which treaty?
Mahakali Treaty
Treaty of Ayton
Treaty of Buczacz
Treaty of Pruth
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A. K. Singh has laid the foundation stone 1.2 km long Indo-Nepal canal is being constructed under 'Mahakali Treaty' signed between India and Nepal.

9.
India held 5th round of foreign office consultations with which country?
Cyprus
Iran
China
Bhutan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) between India and Cyprus were held through virtual mode.

10.
Who has been elected as the president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA)?
Hemanta Kumar Kalita
H.Brown
Emile Gremaux
Umar Kremlev
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Russian Boxing Federation (RBF) secretary-general Umar Kremlev has been elected the president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

11.
Who has launched Khud kamao Ghar Chalao Yojana scheme?
Sonu Sood
Aamir Khan
Akshay Kumar
Amitabh Bachchan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sonu Sood has launched Khud Kamao Ghar Chalao Yojana for people who have lost their jobs due to recent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

12.
Who has won ITF doubles titles in Dubai?
Riya Bhatia
Slovakian Kaja
Ankita Raina
Sania Mirza
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ankita Raina has won ITF (International Tennis Federation) doubles titles in Dubai.

13.
Who has been awarded with bharati award 2020?
Prem Gopal
Jaganmohan Reddy
Seeni Viswanathan
Yash Chaudhari
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The writer and author Seeni Vishwanathan who made a voluminous compendium on Subramanya Bharati has been awarded with Bharati Award 2020.

14.
Who has won Abu Dhabi grand prix 2020?
Max Verstappen
Ayrton Senna
Lewis Hamilton
Sebastian Vettel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. His second victory of the season and 10th of his career.

15.
India and which country has announced the introduction of temporary air services in corona era?
Bhutan
Nepal
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Nepal have decided to launch an air bubble arrangement for restarting commercial flights, after months of disruption caused by the pandemic.

16.
Who has topped in Employers 2020 report launched by KSF, pride circle and stonewall?
Reliance
TCS
TATA Motors
LGBT +
Answer: Option
Explanation:
LGBT + Workplace equality index topped in Employers 2020 report launched by KSF, pride circle and stonewall.

17.
Who has won social Entrepreneur of the year award, India 2020?
Ashraf Patel
Ratan Tata
Roshni Nadar
Armaan Malhotra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ashraf Patel, the founder member and Board member of Pravah and ComMutiny - The Youth Collective (CYC) has been declared as the winner of the Social Entrepreneur of the Year (SEOY) Award - India 2020.

18.
Which stock exchange has launched an electronic spot platform for Agriculture Commodities?
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Bombay Stock Exchange
India International Exchange
Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has launched an electronic spot platform for agricultural commodities through its subsidiary BSE Investments Ltd.

19.
What is the name of NASA's 2024 moon mission?
Apollo-Soyuz Test
Commercial Crew
Artemis
Skylab
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Artemis program aims to send astronauts back on the moon by 2024 with the ultimate goal of establishing a permanent lunar base and then aiming for trips to Mars.

20.
India and which country has set up task force on energy investment?
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Qatar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Qatar agreed to set up a task force to identify projects for the country's largest natural gas supplier to invest in Oil.