Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2020
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1. Which global financial institution is to invest $100 million equivalent in the Fund of Funds of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)?
[A] World Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] Asian Development Bank
[D] European Central Bank
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Correct Answer: C [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to invest $100 million equivalent in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund-NIIF’s Fund of Funds.
ADB joins the Government of India (GOI) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as an investor in one of the instruments of NIIF of India. NIIF is an investment platform for Indian and international investors where they are mandated to invest equity capital in domestic infrastructure.
2. What is the GDP growth estimate of India for the financial year 2020-21, as per India Ratings (Ind-Ra)?
[A] 2.5%
[B] 3.6%
[C] 4.1%
[D] 5.0%
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Correct Answer: B [3.6%]
Notes:
Domestic rating agency, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) recently announced that the Gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for the financial year 2020-21 is estimated at 3.6 per cent.
The agency had earlier estimated that India would grow at 5.5 per cent in 2020-21. The main reason for the big reduction in growth is said to be the Covid-19 outbreak and the resultant nation-wide lockdown imposed, which reduced all economic activities.
3. According to a recent report from UNCTAD, which country along with China will not be affected by recession?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] Germany
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released an analysis report titled ‘The COVID-19 Shock to Developing Countries: Towards a ‘whatever it takes’ programme for the two-thirds of the world’s population being left behind’.
As per its analysis, the world economy will go into recession this year except India and China. The loss to be incurred is estimated to be several trillions of dollars due to the coronavirus pandemic.
4. As per the ‘World Cyber Protection Week Survey’ by the firm Acronis, what percentage of companies suffered data loss last year?
[A] 12%
[B] 22%
[C] 32%
[D] 42%
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Correct Answer: D [42%]
Notes:
Switzerland based Technology company Acronis recently unveiled the inaugural edition of ‘2020 World Cyber Protection Week Survey’.
As per the survey, 42% of companies experienced a data loss event that resulted in interruption last year. It also revealed that traditional strategies of data protection can no longer keep up with the modern technology needs of individuals and organizations.
5. After the revision in the interest rates on small savings schemes for the first quarter 2020-21, what is the interest rate for Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme?
[A] 8.2%
[B] 8.0%
[C] 7.8%
[D] 7.6%
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Correct Answer: D [7.6%]
Notes:
The Government of India lowered the interest rates on various small savings schemes for the first quarter of 2020-21.
As per the revision, the interest rate for the flagship Sukanya Samriddhi Account scheme has been reduced to 7.6% against 8.4% earlier. Investments in PPF will earn 7.1% against 7.9%; the five-year National Savings Certificate will earn 6.8% against 7.9% earlier; KVP will earn 6.9% against 7.6% earlier and five-year Senior Citizens Savings Scheme will return 7.6% against 8.6% earlier.
6. Which payment company has partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance to launch the first coronavirus insurance cover for merchants?
[A] BharatPe
[B] PhonePe
[C] Paytm
[D] Mobikwik
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Correct Answer: A [BharatPe]
Notes:
Domestic payment company BharatPe has partnered with ICICI Lombard General Insurance to launch the country’s first coronavirus insurance cover for merchants.
The insurance policy which can be purchased from the BharatPe mobile application aims to cover about 40 lakh shop-keepers, who are more prone to the coronavirus infection amid the lock-down. The health cover pays out 100% of the sum insured if they are tested positive for the pandemic for a premium of ₹199 for a ₹25,000 cover for one year.
7. Tony-Lewis, who devised DLS method, recently passed away. DLS is a mathematical formula associated with which game?
[A] Football
[B] Cricket
[C] Tennis
[D] Squash
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Correct Answer: B [Cricket]
Notes:
Tony Lewis devised the Duckworth-Lewis along with a mathematician Frank Duckworth, which is a mathematical formula used to determine the winner in cricket games that are affected by bad weather.
The method was introduced in 1997 and adopted by the International cricket council (ICC) in 1999. It was renamed as Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method in 2014. Tony Lewis was a recipient of the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for his outstanding work in the field of Mathematics and Cricket.
8. Under Operation Sanjeevani, India has supplied essential medicines and food-grains to which country?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Maldives
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [Maldives]
Notes:
The Hercules aircraft of Indian Air Force recently delivered about 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines to Maldives as assistance to tackle the consequences of COVID 19.
The medicines were procured from various cities to be delivered to the neighbouring country. India has earlier sent a medical team along with essential medicines to Maldives. As the island country is mostly dependent on imports from India, essential food grains and consumables were also supplied.
9. Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen are the recently released mascots of which international sporting event?
[A] Summer Olympics
[B] Winter Olympics
[C] Asian Games
[D] World Games
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Correct Answer: C [Asian Games]
Notes:
The official mascots of the 2022 Asian Games were released at a digital launch ceremony in China recently.
Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen are named as the mascots of the 19th Asian Games, which is scheduled to be held at Hangzhou, China. Three robots nicknamed as ‘Smart Triplets’, representing the mascots were unveiled, to highlight the expertise of the city.
10. The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated on which date, every year?
[A] March 31
[B] April 2
[C] April 4
[D] April 6
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Correct Answer: C [April 4]
Notes:
The fourth day of April has been observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action after the declaration by the UN General Assembly in 2005.
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has been serving for more than 20 years, to save lives, to deliver humanitarian assistance and facilitate recovery activities. In 2015, the UN Secretary-General designated actor Daniel Craig as the first UN Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards.
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