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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 19, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
With which country India has decided to collaborate new virtual hub to distribute vaccine?
Iran
UK
Russia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the United Kingdom Collaborate new virtual hub to distribute vaccines for Covid-19.

2.
How much amount the Cabinet has approved for Sugarcane Farmers?
3500 crore
4000 crore
1000 crore
2500 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet approved assistance of Rs 3,500 crore to sugarcane farmers.

3.
Which park has become the first in India to acquire ISO Quality Management Standards Certification?
Jijamata Udyaan
Kurukshetra Zoo
The Nehru Zoological Park
Kakatiya Zoological Park
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Nehru Zoological Park has become the first in India to acquire ISO Quality Management Standards Certification.

4.
Which Control Centre has been set by ISRO for Space Situational Awareness?
DRDO
RAW
CAIR
NETRA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NEtwork for space object TRacking and Analysis (NETRA) project is initiated as a first step towards meeting this goal, its main elements being radar, an optical telescope facility, and a control centre set by ISRO Space Situational Awareness Control Centre.

5.
Who has been elected as vice- president of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union?
M. K. Anand
Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Rajat Sharma
Alfred C. Liggins
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Shashi Shekhar Vempati being elected as the Vice President of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU).

6.
Which commission is going to provide Digital Election Photo Identity Card Facility?
Law Commission
Electronics Commission
Digital Commission
Election Commission
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Election Commission is going to provide voters a Digital Election Photo Identity Card for easy accessibility.

7.
Which Indian has been named for the Young Champion of the earth 2020 prize announced by UNEP?
Vidyut Mohan
Ritesh Agarwal
Ranveer Allahbadia
Tilak Mehta
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Vidyut Mohan, a 29-year-old Indian entrepreneur, is among the seven winners of the prestigious "Young Champions of the Earth" 2020 prize.

8.
Indian Embassy in Beijing has launched which series for SCO diplomats?
CinemaSCOpe
VirtualSCOpe
LiveCinema
IndoChinaSCOpe
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Embassy in Beijing launched Bollywood 'CinemaSCOpe' series for SCO diplomats.

9.
The 51st International Film Festival of India will be held in which state?
Tamil Nadu
Goa
Sikkim
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Fifty first International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa, from January 16th to January 24, 2021.

10.
Which organisation has launched $9 million vaccine for their members?
IMF
World Bank
SARC
Asian Development Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ADB has launched $9-million vaccine, the Asia-Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX), offering support to its developing members as they procure and deliver vaccines for Covid-19.

11.
Which bank signed $1 billion Loan Agreement with Government of India for economic revival for farmers?
UTI
World Bank
SFCs
NDB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has signed USD 1 billion loan agreement with NDB for Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan for recovery of COVID-hit economy.

12.
Which bank has approved over $800 million to rebuild Indian Economy?
IMF
DBS Bank
World Bank
ADB
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Bank has approved four India projects worth over $800 million to rebuild Indian Economy.

13.
Which organisation has partnered with Google India to bridge digital skills gap in auto dealership?
FADA
ACMA
SIAM
All of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
FADA along with ASDC has tied up with Google India to bridge the digital skills gap in the country's auto dealerships and build their capacity in this critical growth driver.

14.
Which policy has been approved by the center for data privacy protection?
Health Data Management Policy
Health Data Protection Policy
Health Data Square Policy
Health Data Safety Policy
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Centre has approved the Health Data Management Policy pertaining to National Digital Health Mission (NDHM).

15.
Which state govt gave the nod to distribute COVID-19 vaccines free of cost?
Kerala
Bihar
Delhi
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Bihar Cabinet has given its nod to distribute COVID-19 vaccines free of cost.

16.
Who has won Big little book award 2020?
Subhadra Sen Gupta
Rajiv Eipe
Both A and B
Nagesh Hegdeblba
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Subhadra Sen Gupta and Rajiv Eipe has been honored with the Big Little Book Award 2020 for their significant contribution, through their books and illustrations.

17.
The anti-land grabbing legislation was passed in which state?
Gujarat
Haryana
Rajasthan
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The anti-land grabbing legislation was passed in the Gujarat assembly this September.

18.
India has successfully test-fired two Prithvi-2 Missiles from which place?
Balasore
Wheeler Island
Pokhran
Visakhapatnam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has successfully test-fired two Prithvi-2 ballistic missiles off the eastern coast of Odisha in Balasore.

19.
Which country will host Asian games 2030?
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Qatar will host 2030 Asian Games.