Current Affairs Quiz - December, 2020
1. On November 29 every year, the UN observes ‘International Day of Solidarity’ related to which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Palestine
[C] Turkey
[D] Syria
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Correct Answer: B [Palestine]
Notes:
‘International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People’ is observed every year on November 29, across the world.
The day was established in the year 1977 and it marks the day in 1947 when the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution partitioning Palestine into an Arab State and a Jewish State. The UN Chief called on Israel and Palestine to achieve a two-State solution.
2. Sadiq al-Mahdi, who died recently, was the former Prime Minister of which country?
[A] UAE
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Sudan
[D] Oman
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Correct Answer: C [Sudan]
Notes:
Sadiq al-Mahdi was Sudan’s last democratically elected prime minister and also the leader of the nation’s largest political party. He died recently of COVID-19 at United Arab Emirates.
He was 84 years old. Al-Mahdi was overthrown from power in a 1989 by an autocrat Omar al-Bashir. Al-Mahdi’s party allied with pro-democracy uprising and the military overthrow al-Bashir in April 2019.
3. Which state received the best State award for Organ donation by the Health Ministry, for the sixth consecutive year?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Every year, November 27th is observed as Indian organ donation day by the Government of India. This year marks the 11th Organ Donation Day event.
Tamil Nadu received the ‘Best State award’ for organ donation, by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This is the sixth consecutive year of the state receiving the award.
4. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to finance a USD 132.8 million loan to improve the power distribution in which state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Assam
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India has recently signed a USD132.8 million loan to modernize the distribution network and improve the quality of power supplied in Meghalaya.
This project supports the state government’s initiative “24×7 Power for All” initiative. This will also help the state reduce its high technical and commercial losses. Meghalaya has achieved 100 per cent electrification while there were incidents of frequent power interruptions.
5. Mount Semeru, which was making news recently, is an active volcano in which country?
[A] Philippines
[B] Indonesia
[C] Russia
[D] Turkey
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Correct Answer: B [Indonesia]
Notes:
Mount Semeru is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is the highest mountain on the island of Java. This is also known as Mahameru, meaning ‘The Great Mountain’.
Recently, hot ash fell as far as 3,000 metres down the slopes of Mount Semeru. Earlier, Mount Ili Lewotolok of the country spew out hot clouds for 4,000 metres into the sky. The country’s disaster management team evacuated thousands of people.
6. Which country has proposed a new security bill that intends to protect Police officers from online violence?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] USA
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
The France’s new security bill makes it an offence to show the face or identity of any Police Officer on duty with the aim of damaging the officer’s integrity. The offence would make the convict liable of one-year imprisonment.
This proposed amendment is protested by many people in France and is seen a curtail of press freedom. It is feared by many that this law would increase police brutality on civilians.
7. Which award is given to individuals for their sustained and significant efforts to protect environment?
[A] Able Climate Prize
[B] Stockholm Nature Prize
[C] Goldman Environmental Prize
[D] Soviet Environmental Prize
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Correct Answer: C [Goldman Environmental Prize]
Notes:
The Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded to 6 individuals each year to recognize their efforts to save and protect environment. The prize is selected by an international jury among nominations submitted by global environment organisations and individuals.
Leydy Pech, Kristal Ambrose, Paul Sein Twa, Lucie Pinson, Chibze Ezekiel, Nemonte Nenquimo are the six personalities chosen for this year’s award.
8. Which PSU has delivered a cryogenic propellant tank to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)?
[A] BHEL
[B] NTPC
[C] ONGC
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: D [HAL]
Notes:
The state-owned PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered a cryogenic propellant tank (C32 LH2) to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The component has been delivered by HAL much ahead of its scheduled delivery time. This is supposed to be the biggest ever component fabricated by HAL and is to be used in GSLV Mk 3 launch vehicle.
9. Which North Indian city has recently got its bonds listed on Bombay Stock Exchange?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Surat
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
The Municipal Bonds issued by Lucknow Municipal Corporation has been listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
The bonds amount to Rs.200 crore and offer 8.5 per cent interest per annum with a tenure of 10 years. Lucknow joins the 8 other smart cities whose Municipal Bonds have been listed in stock exchanges.
10. Which country has recently declared a climate emergency and pledged to become carbon neutral by 2025?
[A] USA
[B] Netherlands
[C] New Zealand
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [New Zealand]
Notes:
The New Zealand Government has recently declared a climate emergency. This decision has been taken by the government to stress the fact that if emission cuts are not recorded, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predictions on adverse environmental effects would be witnessed.
The country also announced that its public sector would strive to become carbon neutral by 2025.
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