Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2020

21. Which exchange has signed a MoU with Maharashtra Based Bullion trading Associations, to create awareness on organised trading?
[A] ICEX
[B] NSE
[C] BSE
[D] MCX

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22. The Katra – Delhi Express Road Corridor, that was in news recently, connects the National Capital to which state/UT?

[A] Ladakh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Punjab

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23. India has announced a USD 500 million assistance to which country, for its largest civilian infrastructure project?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Maldives
[D] Nepal

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24. Which Union Ministry implements Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare

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25. What is the name of the fitness campaign launched by the Union Sports Minister from 15th August to 2nd October?
[A] Run India
[B] Fit India Freedom Run
[C] Fitness India Run
[D] Khelo India Marathon

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26. Who has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra award, by the President of India?
[A] Abdul Rashid Kalas
[B] Krishan Singh Rawat
[C] Anil Urs
[D] Alok Kumar Dubey

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27. A New Project for conservation of which two animals was referred by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech?
[A] Leopard and Rhino
[B] Lion and Dolphin
[C] Rhino and Black buck
[D] Bengal Tiger and Turtle

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28. Who has been awarded the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s special award for his/her contribution in fighting Covid-19?
[A] Sundar Pichai
[B] Soumya Swaminathan
[C] Kamala Harris
[D] Sathya Nadella

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29. Which new national mission was launched by the Prime Minster of India on 15th August 2020?
[A] National Cleanliness Mission
[B] National Digital Education Mission
[C] National Digital Health Mission
[D] National Food Safety Mission

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30. What is the name of the e-portal launched by the Tribal Ministry for promoting tribal health?
[A] Aarogya
[B] Swasthya
[C] Vandana
[D] Tribal Raksha

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