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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 18, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Which mission was launched by Indian Government to the promotion of quality products that are manufactured in the country?
Local India
Vocal India
Made In India
Brand India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government is all set to launch a 'Brand India' mission, focused on the promotion of quality products that are manufactured in the country.

2.
Who has become the brand ambassador of Colgate?
Anushka Sharma
Kiara Advani
Virat Kohli
Sonu Sood
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Oral health care brand Colgate has appointed Bollywood actress Kiara Advani as the brand ambassador for Colgate Visible White.

3.
What S & P projected India's GDP growth rate for FY 2020-21?
-6.7
-7.7
-7.0
-8.0
Answer: Option
Explanation:
S&P Global Ratings has raised India's GDP growth projection for the FY21 to -7.7 percent from 9 percent estimated earlier.

4.
Country's first Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan inaugurated in which City?
Gorakhpur
Ghaziabad
Lucknow
Saharanpur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Ghaziabad Country's first Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan has Inaugurated.

5.
Who is the author of book titled 'To win Your Battles; Stay Alive'?
Vikram Seth
Anita Peter
Arundhati Roy
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Anita Peter is the author of To Win Your Battles; Stay Alive initiates a conversation on depression and mental health issues.

6.
PM Modi laid the foundation stones for the world's largest hybrid renewable energy park at which district?
Bharuch
Dahod
Surat
Kutch
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Kutch PM Modi lay the foundation stones for the world's largest 30000 MW hybrid renewable energy park.

7.
Who has topped in the Forbes 2020 Highest Paid Celebrity list?
Roger Federer
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
Kylie Jenner
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kylie Jenner was topped in the Forbes 2020 Highest Paid Celebrity list with an earning of USD 590 million in 2020.

8.
With which bank BPCL has joined hands to launched OCTANE card?
ICICI
DBS
HDFC
SBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's largest pure play credit card issuer SBI has joined hands with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd to launch BPCL SBI Card OCTANE.

9.
Which country has signed an MoU with cGanga?
Switzerland
USA
Norway
Austria
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) has signed a MoU with cGanga, a think-tank of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for development of sludge management framework in India.

10.
Which city has hosted first migratory Bird Festival in India?
Bhagalpur
Patna
Muzaffarpur
Rohtas
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar's Bhagalpur hosted First Migratory Bird Festival in India. The three-day festival was started on December 2020.

11.
Which state has launched YSR Free Crop Insurance Scheme for their farmers?
Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Delhi
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched 'YSR Free Crop Insurance' scheme for their farmers.

12.
Which country has topped in Human Development Report 2020- The next frontier: Human Development and the Anthropocene released by UNDP?
Ireland
Norway
India
Switzerland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Human Development Report 2020- The next frontier: Human Development and the Anthropocene released by UNDP, Norway has topped in the list with a score of 0.957.

13.
Which company built ICGS C-454 Interceptor Boat?
Mazagon Dock Limited
Naval Dockyard
Cochin Shipyard Limited
Larsen & Toubro
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS C-454 Interceptor Boat has been built by Larsen & Toubro.

14.
In which state India's first solar powered miniature train launched?
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the country's first solar energy driven miniature train.

15.
Which state government has started Amma Mini Clinic scheme?
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Haryana
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu has started Amma Mini Clinic scheme. Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami inaugurated this scheme.

16.
Which state government has approved the proposal to close all government madrassas and Sanskrit schools?
Assam
Sikkim
Bihar
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's Assam government has approved proposal to shut down all state-run madrassas, Sanskrit schools.

17.
Who has launched the beta version of Term Insurance for ICICI Prudential on its Hi-Tech Platform?
CSE Ebix
NSE Ebix
BSE Ebix
IIE Ebix
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BSE Ebix Insurance Broking a joint venture of BSE and Ebix Fincorp Exchange has announced the beta launch of term insurance products on its Hi-Tech Platform.

18.
IntrCity RailYatri was partnered with which organization to provide Domestic Travel Insurance to their customers?
SBI General Insurance
ICICI General Insurance
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
HDFC ERGO General Insurance
Answer: Option
Explanation:
SBI General Insurance, one of the leading general insurance companies in India has partnered with IntrCity RailYatri, to provide Domestic Travel Insurance to customers.

19.
Which organisation has announced 2020 Champion of the Earth award?
ESGI
IUCN
GGGI
UNEP
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UN Environment Program (UNEP) announced six laureates of the 2020 Champions of the Earth award, the UN's highest environmental honor.

20.
Which company has launched ICGS Saksham OPV for Indian Coast Guard?
Goa Shipyard Ltd
Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Naval Dockyard
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Defence Public Sector unit Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) has launched the 5th and the last Vessel of the indigenous Project for 5 Samarth-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the Indian Coast Guard.