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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 25, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Which country has successfully launched Long March-8 into a present orbit in its maiden flight?
Russia
Japan
USA
China
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China launched Long March 8 rocket on debut flight, plans for reusable booster. Future versions of the rocket will be able to land.

2.
In which state the Indian Cost Gaurd Petrol Ship Sujeet has launched?
Tamilnadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Goa
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Coast Guard ship Sujeet, the second in the series of 105 metres off-shore patrol vessels, was commissioned in Goa.

3.
How many companies has signed MoU worth Rs. 61000 cr with Maharashtra Government, under Magnetic Maharashtra 2.0 initiative?
25
30
10
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra state government has signed memorandum of understandings (MoUs) worth Rs 61,000 crore with 25 Indian companies in more than 15 sectors under its 'Magnetic Maharashtra' initiative.

4.
Which Government has inaugurated the 1st FRUITS Portal in their state?
Haryana
Delhi
Karnataka
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of Karnataka inaugurated FRUITS (Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System) Portal, a project of e-Governance.

5.
The National Consumer Day is observed on which date in India?
December 22
December 20
December 24
December 23
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Every Year 24th December is observed as the National Consumer Day in India.

6.
In which state Shri Arjun Munda has launched a new TRIBES India Outlet?
Sikkim
West Bengal
Andra Pradesh
Assam
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 126th TRIBES India showroom in Guwahati, Assam. This will help in the marketing of the tribal handicrafts and handlooms and Van Dhan Naturals and immunity boosters.

7.
Who has been appointed as a new DGP in Andaman and Nicobar?
Ranvir Singh Krishna
Balaji Srivastava
D K Joshi
Satyendra Garg
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Senior IPS officer, Satyendra Garg has appointed as new DGP in Andaman and Nicobar.

8.
At which place India has set Coastal Radar Station to expand the area under CSN?
Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives
Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has planned to set Coastal Radar Station in Maldives, Myanmar and Bangladesh as part of its plan to expand the area under Coastal Surveillance Network CSN.

9.
Which companies have signed MoU for joint Mineral Exploration across India?
GMDC and NMDC
NMDC and MECL
MECL and RSMM
RSMM and GMDC
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iron ore major NMDC Ltd has signed aMoU with Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) for joint exploration for iron ore, gold, coal, diamond and other minerals in mutually agreed projects across various States in India.

10.
What is a theme of The National Consumer Day 2020?
The Safe Food for Consumer
The Sustainable Consumer
Alternate consumer grievance/dispute redressal
Safe & Healthy Food: Combating Food Adulteration
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The theme of the National Consumer Day 2020 is 'The Sustainable Consumer'.

11.
At which place Indian men's Hockey Team has finished in FIH 2020?
1st
4th
3rd
7th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian men hockey team finishes 2020 in fourth position, after a major part of the year was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

12.
Which Ministry has signed $500 million Green National Highways corridors project?
World Bank and Agriculture Ministry
World Bank and Tourism Ministry
World Bank and Government of India
Government of India and Tourism Ministry
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank and The Government of India has signed USD 500-million pact to develop green, safe highway corridors.

13.
Which company has received the defence manufacturing hub Green Channel Status from defence Ministry?
Larsen and Toubro
Bharat Forge
Hero
Hinduja Group
Answer: Option
Explanation:
L&T holds the distinction of being the first private sector defence company to be granted green channel status for delivery of major systems.

14.
Which organisation has launched COVID-19 Vaccine Market Dashboard?
YUVA
UNICEF
SEEDS
RAHI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The UNICEF has announced the launch of a Covid-19 vaccine market dashboard.

15.
Which bank become 1st bank in India to launched Infinite India the online platform for Foreign Companies?
SBI Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
RBI
Answer: Option
Explanation:
ICICI Bank launched an online platform to enable foreign companies to establish or expand business in India. The platform termed as 'Infinite India' will provide banking solutions, as well as value-added facilities to customers.

16.
Who has won golden foot award in 2020?
Edinson Cavani
Luka Modric
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Cristiano Ronaldo received the 2020 Golden Foot award in Monaco in recognition of his lifetime achievement in the sport.

17.
Which state government has approved the official Language Amendment Bill, for making official language of the state?
Assam
Haryana
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Assam cabinet has approved the Assam Official Language Amendment Bill for making Bodo an associate official language of the state.

18.
Which two nation has signed MoU for Corporation in the field of Health and Medicine and support to Green Healthcare?
Israel and Singapore
Singapore and Iran
Iran and India
India and Israel
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and Israel has sign MoU for Corporation in the field of Health and Medicine, and support to Green Healthcare.

19.
Which bank has ranked first in UPI transaction?
SBI
Yes Bank
Bank of Baroda
HDFC Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The State Bank of India secured top spot in UPI Transaction among the UPI Remitter Banks with 602.92 million transitions.

20.
Who is a author of 'The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha'?
Vikram Seth
Gautama Siddhartha
Jairam Ramesh
Arun Shourie
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Former Union Minister Shri Jairam Ramesh is an author of 'The Light of Asia: The Poem that Defined the Buddha'.