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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 22, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
The 35th edition of CORPAT 2020 patrol is held between which countries?
India and Russia
India and Japan
India, Russia and Indonesia
India and Indonesia
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 35th edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Indonesian Navy.

2.
India's 1st CoE for the Skill Development in Power Sector inaugurated in which city?
Shillong
Lucknow
Shillong
Gurugram
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Minister of State for Skill Development, Raj Kumar Singh has inaugurated the first Centre of Excellence (CoE) for 'skill development in the power sector' in Gurugram.

3.
What is the name of all-weather electronic surveillance system, which is recently handed over by the defence minister?
IRBM
BOSS
K-100
MICA
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mr. Singh handed over the Border Surveillance System (BOSS), which is an all-weather electronic surveillance system, to Army Chief General MM Naravane.

4.
Which company collaborated with PayU to introduce Tokenised Payments Flow for Merchants?
PhonePe
Google Pay
BHIM
Paytm
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Online payments solutions provider PayU has collaborated with Google Pay to introduce Tokenised payments flow for merchants in India.

5.
Which sport has been recognized as a competitive sport in India by the sports ministry?
Kho-Kho
Kabaddi
Yogasana
Both A and B
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognized Yogasana as a competitive sport.

6.
Who is the author of book titled 'Oh Mizoram'?
P. S. Sreedharan Pillai
Zoramthanga
Tawnluia
Najma Heptulla
Answer: Option
Explanation:
M. Venkaiah Naidu released book 'Oh Mizoram', written by Governor of Mizoram, Shri P. S. Sreedharan Pillai.

7.
What is the theme of 20th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting which held in UAE?
Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean
Economic Development
Indian Culture & Historical Events
International Relations
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the meeting was "Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean".

8.
Who has won the Pandi Deendayal Upadhyay Telecom Skill Excellence Award?
Subrat Kar
Sreenivas Karanam
Shankar Prasad
Shamrao varma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sreenivas Karanam, Bangalore was selected for the FIRST prize for his contribution in developing a cost-effective customized technical solution under the brand 'C-MobILE'.

9.
The eVIN has been launched in which state/UT?
Delhi
Goa
Jammu & Kashmir
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In order to rationalize Vaccine Flow and distribution across J&K, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has launched the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN).

10.
In which state the Braille Version of the Indian constitution has unveiled?
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
West Bengal
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Dhananjay Munde unveiled a Braille version of the Indian Constitution at an event in Mumbai.

11.
Which Heritage Park has received the Award of Excellence 2020, for the Cultural Heritage Conservation was released by UNESCO?
Sunder Nursery
Lodhi Garden
Coupons Hacker
Glass House
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sunder Nursery was recognized for Special Recognition for Sustainable Development, in addition to its Award of Excellence, for its "transformative impact in turning a barren site into an urban oasis in the heart of New Delhi.

12.
International Human Solidarity Day is observed on which date?
December18
December 20
December 19
December 21
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Human Solidarity Day is observed globally on 20 December every year to celebrate unity in diversity and raise awareness about the importance of solidarity.

13.
Which state has become the first state to get new online fire safety approval system?
Bihar
Maharashtra
Goa
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gujarat became the first state in the country that has approved a system to modernize fire safety certification process.

14.
What is the theme of Global Technology Summit (GTS) 2020?
Geopolitics of Technology
India's growth and prosperity
Technology and Society: Getting the Balance Right
The Future of Data
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Carnegie India convened industry experts, policymakers, and scholars from all over the world to deliberate on five comprehensive sub-themes- Geopolitics of Technology.

15.
For which state Urban and Tourism development project government of India and ADB has singed $4.21 million?
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Tripura
Manipur
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and India on Friday signed a $4.21-million project readiness financing (PRF) facility for the preparation of infrastructure development projects to improve urban amenities and develop tourism infrastructure in Tripura.

16.
Which country has launched UK Telecom Satellites in space?
Russia
China
India
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia's Far East, carrying 36 UK telecommunications and internet satellites.

17.
Which state government has collaborated with tech major IBM for emerging technologies in state?
Telangana
Maharashtra
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tech major IBM and the Telangana government have entered into a collaboration to provide curetted online courses for the states students that will enhance their technical and professional skills.

18.
India ranked at which place in Human Freedom Index 2020?
100th
55th
130th
111th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India was ranked 111th out of 162 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2020 report released by the Cato Institute, plummeting 17 spots from its position in the last index.

19.
Who has received the Awards of Merit in 2020 UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservations?
Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University
Islamic University of Science & Technology
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Amar Singh College
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amar Singh College, Srinagar has been awarded the prestigious Award of Merit in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

20.
Which country has ranked at the bottom of Human Freedom Index 2020?
Syrian Arab Republic
Sudan
New Zealand
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Syrian Arab Republic has ranked at the 162th out of 162 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2020.