Current Affairs Quiz - May, 2020
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1. Which Indian Private-sector bank will hold 30 percent of stake in Max Life Insurance, in its joint venture with Max Financial Services?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] ICICI Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] Yes Bank
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Correct Answer: C [Axis Bank]
Notes:
India’s leading private sector lender Axis Bank recently announced that it would acquire an additional 29 per cent stake in Max Life Insurance, its joint venture with Max Financial Services (MFS).
This acquisition will raise the total stake of Axis bank to 30 per cent. The remaining 70% will be held by Max Financial Services. Prior to this agreement, about 25.5 per cent in the Max Life Insurance was owned by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance.
2. The Versatile Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, who recently passed away, had won National award for which movie?
[A] Lunch Box
[B] Paan Singh Tomar
[C] Life of Pi
[D] Haidar
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Correct Answer: B [Paan Singh Tomar]
Notes:
Versatile Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has recently passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai, at the age of 53.
Irrfan is considered as one of the finest actors in Hindi cinema. He won the National Award in 2013 for his outstanding performance in the sports drama ‘Paan Singh Tomar’. He was also awarded the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2011. He had also acted in famous Hollywood films like ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, ‘Jurassic World’, and ‘Life of Pi’.
3. Which Indian state has introduced a scheme to levy COVID-19 cess for diesel, petrol and motor spirit?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: D [Nagaland]
Notes:
Nagaland has introduced a scheme to levy COVID-19 cess for diesel, petrol and motor spirit. It has levied a cess of Rs 5 per litre for diesel and Rs 6 for petrol and motor spirit, from the night of April 28.
This decision has been taken with the powers conferred under Nagaland (sales of petroleum and petroleum products including motor spirit and lubricants) Taxation Act, 1967 (as amended). Meghalaya has levied sales tax surcharge at 2 percent on motor spirit including petrol and diesel.
4. Bombay High court recently quashed a clause of UGC regulations, which converted permanent posts to term posts. What was the original term of College Principals, as per the regulations?
[A] Three years
[B] Four years
[C] Five years
[D] Six years
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Correct Answer: C [Five years]
Notes:
Bombay High court recently quashed a clause in the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, 2010, which converted permanent posts to term posts of five years. Hereafter, the Principals can serve beyond 5 years and continue to hold their posts till retirement.
Recently, the UGC also released guidelines for examinations and academic calendar for universities, as the regular sessions may be affected amidst the Covid-19 outbreak. As per the guidelines, the academic session for freshers may begin in September and session for enrolled students in August.
5. As of 2020, which state has provided employment to highest number of labourers, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
According to an official statement, Chhattisgarh has topped the list of states in providing employment to unskilled labourers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Out of the total 77.85 lakh labourers employed under MNREGRA across the country, 18.51 lakh labourers are from Chhattisgarh, which is about 24% of the labourers. Rajasthan comes second with 14% of the total number of labourers, and Uttar Pradesh is ranked third with 12% of the total number of labourers.
6. T. S. Tirumurti, who was seen in news recently, has been appointed as the next Permanent Representative of India to which global organisation?
[A] World Health Organisation
[B] United Nations
[C] Food and Agricultural Organisation
[D] International Labour Organisation
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Correct Answer: B [United Nations]
Notes:
Veteran Indian Foreign Service Officer T. S. Tirumurti has been appointed as the next Ambassador or Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations.
The officer is currently serving as the Secretary (economic relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs. He replaces Sayyad Akbaruddin, who is superannuating this month. Prior to this appointment, Tirumurti has held several prime engagements and positions in India’s external affairs.
7. The Task Force on NIP recently submitted their report to the Union Finance Minister. What does ‘I’ stand for, in NIP?
[A] Investment
[B] Infrastructure
[C] Industrial
[D] Independent
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Correct Answer: B [Infrastructure]
Notes:
The Task Force on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) submitted its Final Report for FY 2019-25 to the Union Finance Minister. The summary report was released in December last year.
The National Infrastructure Pipeline was announced during the 2019-20 budget. The exercise aims to invest Rs. 100 lakh crore on infrastructure of the country over the next five years. The Final Report of NIP Task Force projects total infrastructure investment of Rs 111 lakh crore during the period FY 2020-25.
8. Kovilpatti kadalai mittai has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. In which state is Kovilpatti located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The popular candy of Tamilnadu, Kovilpatti kadalai mittai has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Deputy Registrar of Geographical Indications announced the news.
The ‘kadalai mittai’ is manufactured using peanuts held together with jaggery syrup in Kovilpatti and adjacent areas of Thoothukudi district. As the candy has a long shelf life, it has a huge export potential and the GI tag will attract many national and international audience.
9. Who has been appointed as the next chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)?
[A] Amitabh Kant
[B] Rajiv Kumar
[C] M S Sahoo
[D] Nripendra Mishra
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Correct Answer: B [Rajiv Kumar]
Notes:
Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar has been recently appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB), for a period of three years. He replaces Kapil Dev Tripathi who has recently named the Secretary to President Ram Nath Kovind.
PESB is a high-powered body constituted by the Government of India, under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension, to advise Government on appointments of top management posts in Central Public Sector Enterprises.
10. Chak-Hao, a variety of black rice, that recently bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, is found in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Manipur]
Notes:
A black rice variety of Manipur called Chak-Hao has recently bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Chak-Hao is an aromatic glutinous rice variety which has been cultivated in Manipur. It is also used traditional medical practitioners. It also has the longest cooking time due to its fibrous bran layer and higher crude fibre content. The terracotta work of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradsh a centuries-old traditional art form, also bagged the G.I tag.
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