Current Affairs Quiz - February, 2020

11. What is the name of the dispute resolution scheme for direct taxes, recently announced in the Union Budget?

[A] Sabka Vishwas
[B] Vivad se Vishwas
[C] Kar Vishwas
[D] CBDT Vishwas

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12. Which country recently launched the ‘International Religious Freedom Alliance’ for protecting religious freedom across the world?

[A] Russia
[B] United States
[C] Japan
[D] India

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13. The Union Cabinet recently approved to confer the status of Institution of National Importance (INI) to how many Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs)?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 4
[D] 5

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14. Which city plays host to the 22nd India International Seafood Show, after a gap of 12 years?

[A] Vishakhapatnam
[B] Goa
[C] Kochi
[D] Chennai

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15. In the wake of the coronavirus fears, recently the Baltic Dry Index sank to all time low plunging into negative territory. What is tracked by Baltic Dry Index?
[A] Crude Oil Prices
[B] Freight Rates
[C] Tourist Arrivals
[D] International Flights

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16. In context with India’s defence, what is Pranash?
[A] A rifle
[B] A missile
[C] A tank
[D] A helmet

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17. Which American astronaut has recently set the record for the longest stay in space by a woman?
[A] Jessica Meir
[B] Anne McClain
[C] Nicole Aunapu Mann
[D] Christina Koch

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18. Which state recently launched “Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojana”, which provides an annual assistance of Rs 6000 to the needy families?

[A] Odisha
[B] Haryana
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Punjab

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19. Electronic Dealer Financing Scheme (e-DFS) is a flagship product of which Indian public sector bank?

[A] State Bank of India
[B] Bank of Baroda
[C] Punjab National Bank
[D] Union Bank of India

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20. When is the ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ celebrated across the world?

[A] 10 February
[B] 11 February
[C] 12 February
[D] 13 February

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