Current Affairs Quiz - October, 2020

1. Which country has announced plans to distribute 150 million rapid Covid-19 test kits?
[A] UK
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] France

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2. India is set to acquire 72,000 assault rifles from which country?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] USA
[D] Russia

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3. “Operation My Saheli” has been launched by which organization?
[A] DRDO
[B] Indian Railways
[C] ISRO
[D] Indian Army

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4. What is the name of the nuclear capable hypersonic missile that was test-fired from Odisha test range?
[A] Veer
[B] Shaurya
[C] Agni VII
[D] Tejas

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5. Singapore based GIC and TPG Capital have acquired stake in which Indian company?
[A] Byju’s
[B] Reliance Retail
[C] Shoppers Stop
[D] Future Retail

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6. A 100-day campaign to provide potable piped water supply in Schools and Anganwadi Centres has been launched under which mission?
[A] Jal Jeevan Mission
[B] Jal Shakti Abhiyan
[C] Jal Sanchay Mission
[D] PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

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7. The Union Government has paid over Rs. 1000 crore to around 40000 farmers for procurement of which food grain?
[A] Wheat
[B] Rice
[C] Maize
[D] Sorghum

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8. Which forest is said to be in a risk of changing from Forest to Savanna, as per a recent study?
[A] Congo Rainforest
[B] Amazon Rainforest
[C] Daintree Rainforest
[D] Tongass National Forest

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9. Which special day related to bureaucracy is celebrated on October 9 since 2011?
[A] IAS Day
[B] IPS Day
[C] IFS Day
[D] IRS Day

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10. As per the recent announcement of the RBI, which service is to be made available round the clock from December 2020?
[A] NEFT
[B] RTGS
[C] IMPS
[D] BBPS

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