Current Affairs Quiz - June, 2020
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11. Kushal Pal Singh, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which popular firm?
[A] DLF
[B] Jindal Steel and Power
[C] Godrej
[D] ITC Limited
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Correct Answer: A [DLF]
Notes:
The Chairperson of India’s largest listed real estate firm DLF, Kushal Pal Singh was seen in news, as he stepped down from his leadership role, at the age of 90. He will continue to serve in a non-executive position.
He took over as Chairman of DLF in 1995 and was considered as the face of the popular firm. K.P.Singh will be replaced by his son Rajiv Singh, who is currently serving as the Vice Chairman, as per the announcement of the firm.
12. India recently signed a MoU with which country for developing co-operation in the power sector?
[A] France
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Denmark
[D] New Zealand
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Correct Answer: C [Denmark]
Notes:
India and Denmark have recently signed an MoU for developing cooperation in the power sector, between the two countries.
Under the MoU, a long-time co-operation in power sector is to be developed by collaborating in areas like offshore wind, long term energy planning, variability in renewable energy production, among others. A Joint Working Group co-chaired by Joint Secretary level officials will also be established.
13. ‘Bande Utklala Janani’ has been adopted as the state anthem of which Indian state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The state cabinet of Odisha has recently adopted ‘Bande Utklala Janani’ as the state anthem, through video-conferencing.
Bande Utkala Janani (Glory to mother Utkala) was written by poet Lakshmikanata Mohapatra and it was first sung at the Utkal Sammilani’s conference at Balasore in 1912. It was a long-standing demand of people of the state to accord state anthem status to the song. After the official recording is released, the song will be sung at all public programmes.
14. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has signed a MoU with which foundation to telecast e-learning content for school children?
[A] Rotary India
[B] Child Rights and You
[C] Smile Foundation
[D] Akshaya Patra Foundation
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Correct Answer: A [Rotary India]
Notes:
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has digitally signed a MoU with Rotary India to telecast e-learning content for school children.
The Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank was present during the event. The learning content is to be telecasted in all NCERT TV channels for class 1-12. Under the ‘Vidya Daan 2.0’ programme, Rotary International will provide the e – content in Hindi language to NCERT. Material for special children and Adult Literacy Mission will also be provided.
15. Which organisation estimated that 49 million people will fall into extreme poverty and urged countries to ensure food security?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] United Nations
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: C [United Nations]
Notes:
The chief of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has recently announced that nearly 49 million more people are likely to fall into extreme poverty this year due to the COVID-19 crisis.
He has also announced that every percentage point drop in the global GDP would result in stunted growth in hundreds of thousands of additional children. The UN has also urged the countries to act immediately to ensure global food security. More than 820 million people are hungry and 144 million children under the age of 5 are stunted.
16. Apparel Export Promotion Council is set to sell masks & PPEs through which e-Commerce platform?
[A] Flipkart
[B] Amazon
[C] Jio Mart
[D] Snapdeal
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has sought special proposals from Amazon for selling masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits.
Since a huge market has been formed for masks across the world particularly among all fashion brands, several Indian players have started exporting non-medical and designer masks. The exporters are also exploring measures of getting international certifications needed to export to other countries.
17. What is the GDP growth rate of India in the next fiscal year 2020-21, as predicted by the Fitch Ratings?
[A] 6.5%
[B] 7.5%
[C] 8.5%
[D] 9.5%
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Correct Answer: D [9.5%]
Notes:
Global ratings agency Fitch Ratings has estimated that India’s economy would bounce back with a steep growth rate of 9.5 per cent in the next fiscal year.
Earlier, Fitch ratings had forecasted that the GDP growth of India would contract at 5 percent in the ongoing fiscal year starting April 2020. It has also highlighted that 9.5 % growth is possible only if the country avoids further deterioration in financial sector health.
18. Which sector of people has been recently included in the Ayushman Bharat scheme?
[A] Street vendors
[B] Migrant workers
[C] Micro enterprise owners
[D] Daily wage earners
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Correct Answer: B [Migrant workers]
Notes:
The Union government has recently extended its flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to migrant workers across states.
This step seeks to provide healthcare assurance to the migrant workers, who have lost their jobs and sources of livelihood during the lockdown due to Covid-19. The implementing agency, National Health Authority (NHA) is coordinating with the states to identify the eligible migrant workers.
19. Which Central Public Sector Enterprise partnered with Industrial Training Institutes to train youths in trades and industrial skills?
[A] National Fertilizers Limited
[B] Coal India Limited
[C] Steel Authority of India
[D] National Aluminium Company
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Correct Answer: A [National Fertilizers Limited]
Notes:
A Central Public Sector Enterprise Under Department of Fertilizers, National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has tied up with Industrial Training Institutes located near to its plants to train youth in several trades.
The partnership is expected to upskill the youth and to enhance their employability in heavy industries. NFL becomes first CPSE to start this initiative in Punjab, by signing an MoU with ITI, Nangal. The students will be trained under Dual System of Training Scheme where they will learn both theoretical skills and on-the-job training in Nangal plant.
20. Which company has partnered with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide access to digital skilling tools, to its training partners?
[A] Infosys
[B] Tata Consultancy Services
[C] Wipro
[D] Tech Mahindra
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Correct Answer: B [Tata Consultancy Services]
Notes:
A strategic unit of Tata Consultancy Services, TCS iON, has partnered with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to provide its training partners access to digital skilling tools.
The access to digital skilling tools is provided using TCS iON Digital Glass Room facility. This partnership aims to strengthen the online content aggregation platform of NSDC, eSkill India.
TCS iON Digital Glass Room is a web-based digital education platform which enables educators to upload their own lessons.
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