Current Affairs 2020 Current Affairs Quiz January 2020 1. Which city topped in the 5th edition of Swachh Survekshan League 2020? A. Nashik, Maharashtra B. Surat, Gujarat C. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh D. Indore, Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The 5th edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2020 (urban cleanliness survey), which is to commence from 4 January 2020 by MoHUA rolled out. Among the cities with more than 10 lakh population category, Indore ranked 1st in both quarter 1 and quarter 2. 2. Which of the following states didn’t participate in the 5th edition of Swachh Survekshan League 2020? A. Maharashtra B. West Bengal C. Assam D. Gujarat Explanation: The 5th edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2020 (urban cleanliness survey), which is to commence from 4 January 2020 by MoHUA rolled out. Among the cities with more than 10 lakh population category, Indore ranked 1st in both quarter 1 and quarter 2. It is also to be noted that West Bengal alone did not participate in the Swachh Survekshan League 2020. 3. Which minister chaired the 7-member Group of Ministers that reviews the crop insurance scheme,“Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)”? A. Nirmala Sitharaman B. Rajnath Singh C. Amit Shah D. Prakash Javadekar Explanation: Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs 2020 On December 28, 2019, The central Government has formed a 7-member group of ministers (GoM) headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to review the crop insurance scheme ,“Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)” & make suggestions to improve it according to the needs of the farmers.The group also includes Home Minister (HM) Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Minister of State for Agriculture, Finance, Tribal Affairs and Animal Husbandry. 4. Which metro station was renamed as ‘Supreme Court metro station’ recently by the committee headed by Manish Sisodia ? A. Rajiv Chowk metro station B. Raja Nahar Singh metro station C. Pragati Maidan metro station D. Punjabi Bagh West metro station Explanation: On 31st December 2019, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said that The Delhi Government’s renaming committee has renamed Pragati Maidan metro station as Supreme Court metro station. The demand was made by the Supreme court in September 2019. 5. Which city will host the 14th Global healthcare summit in the year 2021? A. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh B. New Delhi, Delhi C. Mumbai, Maharashtra D. Kolkata, West Bengal Explanation: On December 31, 2019, The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), a professional association for Indian American physicians, is set to organize a 3-days long 14th Global Healthcare Summit (GHS) in Visakhapatnam,Andhra Pradesh(AP) from January 3, 2021 for the 1st time. 6. Which state in India passed a resolution scrapping the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for the first time? A. West Bengal B. Andhra Pradesh C. Kerala Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs 2020 D. Uttar Pradesh Explanation: On December 31, 2019 the state govt. of Kerala became the 1st state in the country to pass a resolution scrapping the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The resolution was moved by Kerala’s Chief Minister Shri Pinarayee Vijayan and was seconded by the Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala. 7. Who was awarded with the Global Bihar Excellence Award 2019 & Global Peace Excellence Humanitarian Award 2019 ? A. Nagnath Naikwadi B. Veerendra Raj Mehta C. Rajanikant Arole D. Piyuus Jaiswal Explanation: On December 31, 2019, Piyuus Jaiswal has been awarded the Global Bihar Excellence Award 2019 by Rajya Sabha MP (member of parliament) and Padma Shri Awardee Dr CP Thakur & Bihar Women Commission president Dilmani Devi in Patna, Bihar for his invaluable and outstanding contribution towards social welfare, women empowerment and introducing new talent in the field of arts and culture. 8. Which of the following firms received acquisition approval of 51.2% stake in Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company? A. Sun Pharma B. Housing Development Financial Corporation (HDFC) C. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) D. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Explanation: On January 1,2020 HDFC (Housing Development Financial Corporation) has received its requisite approvals from Competition Commission of India (CCI), Reserve Bank of India and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for it’s acquisition of 51.2% stake in Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company and for the merger of Apollo Munich with HDFC ERGO. 9. Which nation commences world’s largest ever vaccination programme to control FMD? A. Pakistan Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs 2020 B. India C. Saudi Arabia D. Indonesia Explanation: India commences world’s largest ever vaccination programme to control FMD & Brucellosis in 2019 which aims to provide unique Pashu Aadhar to 535 million animals. 10. Which company planned to conduct super-fast speed 5G network trials in India? A. Coolpad B. Huawei C. Realme D. Vivo Explanation: China's telecommunications giant Huawei thanked the Indian government for permitting the company to take part in the upcoming trials for 5G networks. 11. Which of the following mobile apps launched by RBI for visually impaired persons to help them identify the denomination of Indian Banknotes? A. MANI B. MUDRA C. DHAN D. MAAL Explanation: Reserve Bank of India has launched a mobile application named “Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI)” for aiding visually impaired persons to identify the denomination of Indian Banknotes. 12. Name the service that has recently launched dedicated women helpline for the safety of the women by UPSRTC A. Naari B. Damini Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs 2020 C. Shakti D. Suraksha Explanation: The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has launched a dedicated women helpline called ‘Damini’ for the safety of women. The unique number “81142-77777” is a calling as well as a WhatsApp service, and is an extension of the ‘Nirbhaya Yojana’ that aims to ensure safety of women. The service will be functional from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. 13. The 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress will be hosted in which city? A. Kolkata B. Hyderabad C. New Delhi D. Bengaluru Explanation: The 107th edition of the Indian Science Congress is scheduled to be held at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru from January 3 to 7, 2020. It is the ninth time that Bengaluru is hosting the annual convention. The theme of the congress is ‘Science and Technology: Rural Development’ 14. Which country will host the 36th International Geological Congress in March 2020? A. Bangladesh B. Pakistan C. India D. Sri Lanka Explanation: The 36th International Geological Congress will be held in New Delhi from March 2-8, 2020. India is the only Asian country to host the Congress twice. The 22nd session of IGC was held in New Delhi in 1964. The International Geological Congress, described as the “Olympics of Geosciences,” is aimed at the development of Earth Sciences. The theme of the 36th IGC is Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future. 15. Which country banned the use of sunscreen containing harmful chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate that destroy the coral reef and other sea life? Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs 2020 A. Papua New Guinea B. Fiji C. Samoa D. Palau Explanation: In a bid to safeguard and protect coral reef and other sea life from declining, the Pacific nation of Palau has announced to ban sun cream containing chemicals linked to coral bleaching, thus becoming the first country in the world to do so. From January 01, 2020, sunscreen that includes ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate (chemicals that absorb ultraviolet A rays) would no longer be allowed to be applied or sold in the country to safeguard the island nation’s environment from tourists. 16. Sunita Lakra is related to which sports? A. Shooting B. Golf C. Hockey D. Kabaddi Explanation: Indian women’s hockey team defender Sunita Lakra announces her international retirement, citing a knee injury. 17. Which country launched two powerful naval destroyers in year of harvest for military? A. UK B. China C. Russia D. Indonesia Explanation: China launches two powerful naval destroyers in year of harvest for military. China adding new naval ships on a monthly basis. 18. Which state CM launched K-RERA to bring transparency in real estate sector? Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs 2020 A. TamilNadu B. Kerala C. Bihar D. Anshra Pradesh Explanation: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched the Kerala Real Estate Regulatory Authority .The main aim to boost the confidence of customers and bring in more transparency in the real estate sector, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) 19. Who won award for first civil contract for Tughlakabad Aerocity corridor? A. Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) B. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) C. Chennai Metro Rail Corporation (CMRC) D. Uttarakhand metro rail corporation (UKMRC) Explanation: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) awards first civil contract for Tughlakabad Aerocity corridor. 20. Which state govt launches online platform to digitalise Odisha Gazette? A. Kerala B. Tamil Nadu C. Odisha D. West Bengal Explanation: Odisha's 5T initiatives launched an online platform to digitalize the publication of Odisha Gazette and move forward as a paperless mode of publication. 21. What percent of the Poshan Abhiyaan funds have been used in the past 3 years? A) 35% B) 40% C) 30% Report Errors in the PDF – [email protected] ©All Rights Reserved by Gkseries.com Current Affairs 2020 D) 50% Explanation: On December 29, 2019 according to an analysis of the data shared by Minister for Women and Child Development (MoWCD) Smriti Irani in the Parliament, merely 30% of the Poshan Abhiyaan funds have been used in 3 years.