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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 23, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Indian Boxer Simranjeet Kaur and Manisha have won which medal in the boxing world cup in Germany?
Gold and Silver medal
Silver medal
Bronze medal
Gold medal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Boxers Manisha Moun and Simranjeet Kaur won Gold medal in the boxing world cup in Germany.

2.
On which theme ASSOCHAM Foundation 2020 was held?
India's resilience: Atmanirbhar roadmap towards $5 trillion economy
New India Aspiring for a $5-trillion economy
Structural Reforms in MSME
Moving towards a Greener Transportation
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the program organized by ASSOCHAM is, 'India's resilience: Atmanirbhar roadmap towards $5 trillion economy.

3.
In which country 'The SolarWinds hack', a cyber attack was recently discovered?
Russia
US
Japan
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 'SolarWinds hack', a cyber attack recently discovered in the United States.

4.
Which group has won ASSOCHAM Enterprise of the Century Award for their distinguished contributions to the country?
Aditya Birla Group
Tata Group
Hero Group
Reliance ADA Group
Answer: Option
Explanation:
TATA Group has won ASSOCHAM Enterprise of the Century Award' for their distinguished contributions to the country.

5.
In which state Mega Leather Park is to be set up?
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Gujarat
Delhi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mega Leather Park to come up in Ramaipur village of Kanpur In Uttar Pradesh with an investment of Rs 5,850 crores.

6.
Who has won the gold medal in 52 kg Men's Category in the Boxing World Cup?
Jitendra Kumar
Amit Panghal
Vikas Krishan Yadav
Devendro Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Amit Panghal has won the Gold Medal In 52 Kg Men's Category After Getting Walkover In Final.

7.
At which place, the defence minister has inaugurated the advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility?
Delhi
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
In Hyderabad, theDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility here, making India the third country after the US and Russia to have such a facility.

8.
Which country's foodie hawker culture has been recognized by UNESCO?
Russia
USA
UAE
Singapore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Singapore's foodie hawker culture has been recognized by UNESCO.

9.
Which state Government has launched Varasat (Natural Succession) campaign?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Goa
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a special campaign 'Varasat' (natural succession) to curb property & land-related disputes in rural areas.

10.
Which state has built the First Glass Bridge in India?
Bihar
Sikkim
West Bengal
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A glass bridge was build at Rajgir in Bihar. This is the first glass bridge built in Bihar to increase the footfall of domestic and overseas visitors in the state.

11.
Which state Government has distributed 1.3 lakh Smartphones for their 12th class students?
Delhi
Gujarat
Punjab
West Bengal
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Punjab Government has distributed Smartphone's to Class 12 students of government schools. The initiative was introduced to facilitate seamless e-learning.

12.
Which bank has approved a $231 million loan to construct the LKHEP plant?
ADB
World Bank
HDFC Bank
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $231 million loan to construct the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power (LKHEP) plant in central Assam, India.

13.
National Mathematics Day is observed on which date?
December 21
December 19
December 22
December 20
Answer: Option
Explanation:
National Mathematics Day is observed every year on December 22, on birth anniversary of the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

14.
With which bank IIFL Home Finance has partnered to give MSME loans?
SBI Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Yes Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IIFL Finance home loan subsidiary has tied up with ICICI Bank to provide affordable housing and MSME loans.

15.
Which organisation has signed a MoU with the INCOIS for sharing ocean services data, expertise in operational oceanography?
DRDO
Indian Army
Indian Navy
Indian Air force
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Navy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) for sharing ocean services data, expertise in operational oceanography.

16.
Which State has become the first state to launched Blockchain-Enabled Solar Power Trading?
Punjab
West Bengal
Uttar Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UP government has introduced blockchain technology for its rooftop solar power segment and is the first state that has amended its regulatory framework to enable P2P energy trading in India.

17.
At which place the union minister for tribal affairs has inaugurated Two Tribes India showrooms?
Kolkata and Gwalior
Kolkata and Bhopal
Kolkata and Patna
Kolkata and Madras
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The union minister for tribal affairs shri Arjun Munda has inaugurated Two Tribes India showrooms in Kolkata and Gwalior.

18.
On which agenda 8th edition of the North East Festival was held in Assam?
Atmanirbhar Bharat
Make in North East
Mission COVID-19
Growth Agenda for North East Post Covid-19
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 8th edition of the north east festival was held on Growth Agenda for North East Post Covid-19.

19.
How many gold Medals India has won in the Boxing World Cup championship?
3
1
5
9
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian boxers bagged nine medals including three golds, two silver and four bronze at the Cologne Boxing World Cup held in Koln, Germany.

20.
India ranked at which place in the World Banks EODB 2020?
63rd
66th
70th
20th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India had jumped 14 positions to be ranked 63rd among 190 countries in the World Bank's ease of doing business 2020 survey.