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Exercise : Daily Current Affairs
  • December 30, 2020 Current Affairs
1.
Which state government has borrowed Rs 2,731 cr more post ease of doing business reform?
Rajasthan
Bihar
Sikkim
Gujrat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Rajasthan State government has borrowed Rs 2,731 cr more post ease of doing business reform.

2.
The India's first pollinator park has been inaugurated in which state?
Patna
Jaipur
Uttarakhand
Panaji
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The India's first pollinator park was inaugurated at Haldwani in Nainital district of Uttarakhand.

3.
ISRO is developing which technology, for its human spaceflight missions?
Benzoxazine Resin
SSF P70
BMT Ceramic
Green Propulsion
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was developing "green propulsion" technology, believed to be less harmful to the environment, for its human spaceflight missions.

4.
The 1st International day of Epidemic Preparedness is celebrated on which date?
27 December 2020
22 December 2020
22 June 2020
27 June 2020
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nation Observed the First ever International day of Epidemic Preparedness is celebrated on 27 December 2020.

5.
Which country will replace the US as the World Largest Economy by 2028?
India
China
Russia
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China will replace the US as the World Largest Economy by 2028.

6.
India's first Test bed for Autonomous Navigation Systems was set up in which Institute?
IIT Kanpur
IIT Bombay
IIT Madras
IIT Hyderabad
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) got a new technology innovation hub on autonomous navigation (TiHAN).

7.
Which bank has collaborated with Google Pay to offer FASTag?
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
YES bank
SBI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The ICICI Bank has collaborated with Google Pay to offer FASTag for their users.

8.
In which state Portulaca laljii, a new species of Wild Sun Rose has been discovered?
Gujarat
Goa
Andhra Pradesh
Bihar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Portulaca laljii a new species of Wild Sun Rose Discovered from Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.

9.
India's 1st hot air balloon safari has been launched in which tiger reserve?
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The country's first hot air balloon wildlife safari in a tiger reserve was launched on Friday in the world famous Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve by Madhya Pradesh Forest Minister Vijay Shah.

10.
Who has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Yes Bank investment arm YES Securities?
Padmaja Chunduru
Prasanth Prabhakaran
Sumant Kathpalia
Rakesh Sharma
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Yes Bank investment arm YES Securities appoints Prasanth Prabhakaran as the MD and CEO.

11.
In which state new Bhaupur- Khurja section is inaugurated?
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Sikkim
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 351-km 'New Bhaupur- New Khurja section' in Uttar Pradesh of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC).

12.
Who has won the ICC Men's T20 Player of the Decade?
Rashid Khan
Lasith Malinga
Aaron Finch
Chris Gayle
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has been named as the ICC Men's T20I Player of the Decade.

13.
Who has won ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade?
Aaron Finch
Lasith Malinga
M S Dhoni
Chris Gayle
Answer: Option
Explanation:
M S Dhoni has won ICC Spirit of Cricket Award of the Decade.

14.
At which place Country's highest Meteorological Centre is located?
Kargil
Tso Moriri
Leh
Zanskar Valley
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr Harsh Vardhan has inaugurated country's highest Meteorological Centre at Leh.

15.
Who is the author of the book titled 'Sutranivednachi sutra- ek anbav'?
Prem Prakash
Aditi Rao
Dr Roopa Chari
Vikas khanna
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State (I/C) for AYUSH and Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik released a Konkani book "Sutranivednachi sutra- ek anbav", by Dr Roopa Chari.

16.
Which bank has launched the Digital Lending Platform to allow get loans in digital way?
Bank of Baroda
HDFC Bank
DBS Bank
SBI Bank
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Bank of Baroda has launched Digital Lending Platform which will enable prospective retail loan seekers to get loans digitally through a paperless process at the convenience of their place and time of choice.

17.
In the 12th edition of world economic league table 2021, India ranked at which place?
5th
6th
4th
7th
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 12th edition of world economic league table 2021, India ranked at 6th place, slumped 1 spot.

18.
Who has won the scientist of the Year Award 2018?
Hemant Kumar Pandey
Satheesh Reddy
Pazhanikumar
Dhruvkant Singh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Senior scientist Hemant Kumar Pandey has been honoured with DRDO''s ''Scientist of the Year Award'' for his contribution in developing several herbal medicines.

19.
China launched a new remote sensing satellite from which satellite center?
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center
Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
Wenchang space city
Shanghai space city
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The China launched a new remote sensing satellite Yaogan 33R from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.