Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2020
1. Which country has passed a bill to promote the legacies of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Australia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
The US House of Representatives has recently passed a legislation to promote the legacies of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr.
The bill seeks to set up an educational forum and an exchange programme for Indian and American students to study about the two great leaders. It also seeks to develop a professional development training initiative based on the principles of non-violence.
2. Which country chaired the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting?
[A] Brazil
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Russia]
Notes:
Union Environment Minister of India Prakash Javadekar attended the 6th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting.
The meeting was attended by the Environment Ministers of the five BRICS countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa through video conference. It was chaired by the current BRICS President Russia. India will assume the BRICS Presidency in 2021.
3. Cabinet approved the MoU signed by India with which country, in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy?
[A] Australia
[B] Zimbabwe
[C] Austria
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: B [Zimbabwe]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet of India has given approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Zimbabwe on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.
The MoU that was originally signed on November 3, 2018, will mutually benefit the two countries in the field of Traditional Medicine including recognition of educational qualifications, provision of scholarships etc.
4. Who is the Chairman of the High-Level Group on Agricultural Exports set up by the Fifteenth Finance Commission?
[A] Narendra Singh Tomar
[B] Radha Singh
[C] Sanjiv Puri
[D] Preeti Sudan
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Correct Answer: C [Sanjiv Puri]
Notes:
The 15th Finance Commission had set up an eight-member High-Level Group on Agricultural Exports headed by the Chairman of ITC, Sanjiv Puri.
It was set up to recommend performance incentives for States to encourage agricultural exports. The group has recently submitted the report that recommended a State-led Export Plan for a crop Value chain cluster (VCC). It also suggested to focus on 22 crop value chains.
5. What is the theme of ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ 2020?
[A] Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet
[B] Innocenti Declaration Anniversary
[C] Exclusive breastfeeding
[D] Support Lactating mothers
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Correct Answer: A [Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet]
Notes:
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated during the first week of August (August 1-7) across the world in many countries.
The campaign was initially organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in association with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF in 1992. The week also marks the signing of the Innocenti Declaration. The theme of this year is “Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet”.
6. Amar Singh, who passed away recently, was related to which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Politics
[C] Literature
[D] Arts
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Correct Answer: B [Politics]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh has recently passed away at the age of 64. He was undergoing treatment in hospital for the past few months.
Several political leaders condoled the death of Amar Singh. He was a businessman turned Politician who had acquaintances in all major parties. He was active in his social media account even during last week.
7. Over 44 lakh tonnes of food grains were taken by the States and UTs under which scheme?
[A] Pradhan Mantri Annadata Yojana-2
[B] Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-2
[C] PM Cares Yojana
[D] PM KISAN Maan Dhan Yojana
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Correct Answer: B [Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-2]
Notes:
As per a recent statement by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry, over 44 lakh tonnes food grains were lifted by States and Union Territories till date.
The food grains were taken under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana-2. Under the scheme, around 201 lakh tonnes food grains will be distributed among 81 crore beneficiaries. The scheme has been implemented from July 1 will be implemented till November 2020.
8. Who has sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, after its Parliamentary Elections?
[A] Mahinda Rajapaksa
[B] Gotabaya Rajapaksa
[C] Maithripala Sirisena
[D] Mangala Samaraweera
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Correct Answer: A [Mahinda Rajapaksa]
Notes:
In the recently held Parliamentary Elections of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka People’s Freedom Alliance led by the ruling party has secured a landslide victory.
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has secured around 60% of the total votes polled and a two-thirds majority. Mahinda Rajapaksa is to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lank and he is the elder brother of the Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
9. The multilateral military exercise named Kavkaz 2020 is to be held in which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] Israel
[D] France
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Correct Answer: A [Russia]
Notes:
The multilateral military exercise named Kavkaz 2020 (Caucasus-2020) is to be held in Astrakhan, Southern Russia.
The strategic exercise also includes participants from many other countries including China and Pakistan and other member-states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Indian contingent includes 150 Army personnel and a small contingent from the Navy and Air Force.
10. The ‘COVAX’ facility that was seen in news recently, is an initiative of which international organisation?
[A] World Bank
[B] World Health Organization
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] World Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: B [World Health Organization ]
Notes:
The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new initiative named ‘COVAX’, which aims to fast-track the development of vaccine against the coronavirus.
The WHO recently announced that it is renewing its invite to countries to join its facility. WHO is also in talks with the manufacturers of the potential vaccines and is gathering funds to promote the mass-production of vaccine.
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