Current Affairs Quiz July 2020
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Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Current Affairs Quiz July 2020 1. With which of the following Foundation Ministry of Agriculture of India has signed a contract for spraying atomized pesticide? A. Aerialair B. Aero360 C. M/s Micron D. Martian Way Corporation Explanation: Anticipating Locust attack, Ministry of Agriculture signed a contract with M/s Micron, UK to modify two Mi-17 Helicopters for spraying atomized pesticide to arrest Locust breeding in May 2020. Read the Article Click Here 2. When the National Charted Accountants Day is celebrated? A. 1st June B. 1st July C. 1st August D. 1st September Explanation: National Charted Accountants Day is celebrated on July 1 every year to commemorate the finding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) by the parliament of India in 1949. Read the Article Click Here 3. Recently, which of the following govt scheme has been extended for a further five months till November-end for distributing free foodgrains to the poor by PM? A. PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana B. PM Vaya Vandana Yojana C. PM Jan Dhan Yojana D. PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Explanation: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has extended PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana for a further five months till November-end for distributing free foodgrains to the poor. The government will Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2020 keep providing free foodgrains to the poor section of the society due to the increased need during the festivals. Read the Article Click Here 4. What is name of the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme that Ministry of food processing industries has launched recently? A. Sapno Ki Udaan B. Stand up India C. Vaya Vandana Yojana D. Suraksha Bima Yojana Explanation: Ministry of food processing industries has launched the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme named as ‘Sapno Ki Udaan’ in a virtual conference from village Badal. Read the Article Click Here 5. Which of the following schemes has launched by government of India for micro enterprises which offers 50% subsidy? A. Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme B. Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises C. Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro & Small Enterprises D. Development of Khadi, Village and Coir Industries Explanation: The government of India has launched Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (PM FME) scheme for micro enterprises which offers 50% subsidy for storage and transportation to prevent distress sale by farmers. Read the Article Click Here 6. Operation Greens Scheme, being implemented by MoFPI has been extended from which crops? A. Tomato B. Onion C. Potato D. All of these Explanation: Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Operation Greens Scheme, being implemented by MoFPI has been extended from tomato, onion and potato (TOP) crops to other notified horticulture crops for providing subsidy for their transportation and storage from surplus production area to major consumption centres. Read the Article Click Here 7. Recently, Which of the following banks releashed the International Investment Position Data for India? A. World Bank B. Reserve Bank of India C. Asian Development Bank D. Bank for International Settlements Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released data relating to India’s International Investment Position as it stood at the end of March 2020. Read the Article Click Here 8. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding with Marsha P. Johnson? A. Google Doodle has celebrated LGBTQ+ rights activist and drag queen Marsha P. Johnson. B. Marsha P. Johnson was an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen. C. Marsha was posthumously honoured as a grand marshal of the New York City Pride March. D. All of These Explanation: Google Doodle has celebrated LGBTQ+ rights activist and drag queen Marsha P. Johnson. The month of June is celebrated as the Pride Month throughout the world. Marsha P. Johnson (1945 – 1992) was an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen. On June 30 2019, Marsha was posthumously honoured as a grand marshal of the New York City Pride March. Read the Article Click Here 9. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding with Hul Divas? A. Hul Divas is a day to commemorate the historic revolution in Odisha. B. In the memory of Santhal Hul (rebellion), Hul Divas (Rebellion Day) is celebrated each year, specially among Santhal tribes. C. It is now a custom that each year the Prime Minister visit this place, and pay respect to Sidho and Kanho in the Hul Divas. D. All of these Explanation: Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has paid tributes to freedom fighters on the occasion of Hul Divas. It is a day to commemorate the historic revolution in Jharkhand. In the memory of Santhal Hul (rebellion), Hul Divas (Rebellion Day) is celebrated each year, specially among Santhal tribes. It is now a custom that each year Chief Minister of Jharkhand state visit this place, and pay respect to Sidho and Kanho. Read the Article Click Here 10. What is gynandromorphy, recently seen in news? A. A substitution of a single nucleotide at a specific position in the genome. B. A discontinuous genetic variation resulting in the occurrence of several different forms or types of individuals. C. An organism that contains both male and female characteristics. D. None of the above Explanation: Researchers have spotted a very rare biological phenomenon – ‘gynandromorphism’ – in dragonflies of the Puzhakkal area of the Kole wetlands in Thrissur, Kerala. A gynandromorph is an organism that contains both male and female characteristics. Read the Article Click Here 11. What is the name of the virus recently emerged strain of influenza virus that is infecting Chinese pigs? A. Marburg virus B. G4-virus C. Hantavirus D. Rotavirus Explanation: Recently, scientists from China have identified an emerged strain of influenza virus that is infecting Chinese pigs and that has the potential of triggering a pandemic. Named G4, the swine flu strain has genes similar to those in the virus that caused the 2009 flu pandemic. Read the Article Click Here 12. When the World UFO Day is celebrated? A. 2 June B. 24 June C. 2 July Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2020 D. Both B & C Explanation: World UFO Day is celebrated by some on June 24, and others on July 2. It is celebrated to create awareness about Unidentified Flying Objects and alien life forms. The World UFO Day Organization (WUFODO) celebrates this day by encouraging people to think that humans are not the only beings in the Universe. Read the Article Click Here 13. Which of the following schemes has been launched by SERB to provide a single platform for research internships across the country? A. AMRUT Plan B. Hridaya Plan C. Stand up India D. Accelerate Vigyan Explanation: The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a new scheme called ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ (AV) to provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs, and workshops across the country. It has already called for applications under its ‘ABHYAAS’ component for the Winter Season. Read the Article Click Here 14. World’s first ever online B.Sc. degree in Programming and Data Science has been prepared and offered by A. IIT Delhi B. IIT Madras C. IIT Bombay D. IISc Bengaluru Explanation: IIT Madras has launched the world’s first ever online B.sc degree and diploma courses in programming and date science. 12th examination passed candidates can enrol in the online course. Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Tuesday launched the programme through a webinar. Read the Article Click Here 15. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding with Bidhan Chandra Roy? Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs Quiz 2020 A. Bidhan Chandra Roy was an eminent Indian physician, educationist, freedom fighter and politician. B. He was served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. C. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1961. D. All of these Explanation: Bidhan Chandra Roy (1882 – 1962) was an eminent Indian physician, educationist, freedom fighter and politician. He served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal from 1948 until his death in 1962. He is often considered the Maker of Modern West Bengal due to his key role in the founding of several institutions and five eminent cities, Durgapur, Kalyani, Bidhannagar, Ashokenagar and Habra. He was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1961. Read the Article Click Here 16. Recently, in which of the following states the Keelback snake species has been rediscovered? A. Odisha B. Bihar C. Assam D. Meghalaya Explanation: The Keelback snake species Assam Keelback has been rediscovered in Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after 129 years. It was first seen in 1891 when a British tea-planter Samuel Edward Peal collected two male specimens from upper Assam’s Sivasagar district. Read the Article Click Here 17. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding with Special Liquidity Scheme? A. Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs has launch the Special Liquidity Scheme. B. The Scheme will remain open for 6 months for making subscriptions by the Trust. C. ABI will provide funds for the Scheme by subscribing to government guaranteed special securities issued by the Trust. D. All of these Explanation: With a view to improving the liquidity position of NBFCs as well as HFCs, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharamanhad announced on 13th March 2020, launch of a Special Liquidity Scheme of Rs.