Current Affairs Quiz – 08 May 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Which among these days was observed on 07 May 2020?
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The World Athletics Day 2020 is being observed on 07 May 2020. The day aims to boost participation in athletics among youngsters and make people aware of the various health issues and to promote physical fitness. World Athletics Day was introduced in 1996 by then-president of International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) Primo Nebiolo.
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The World Athletics Day 2020 is being observed on 07 May 2020. The day aims to boost participation in athletics among youngsters and make people aware of the various health issues and to promote physical fitness. World Athletics Day was introduced in 1996 by then-president of International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) Primo Nebiolo.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
The International No Diet Day is an annual day which is observed on __________
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- International No Diet Day is observed on May 6, and its symbol is a light blue ribbon.
- It is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. It means recognising that your body is beautiful exactly as it is and worry less about your weight, body shape and more about being healthy and active.
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- International No Diet Day is observed on May 6, and its symbol is a light blue ribbon.
- It is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. It means recognising that your body is beautiful exactly as it is and worry less about your weight, body shape and more about being healthy and active.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Mustafa al-Kadhimi has recently been appointed as the new Prime Minister of which country?
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- Iraq’s Parliament has chosen Mustafa al-Kadhimi as the new Prime Minister of the country.
- He has assumed charged with effect from 07 May 2020.
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- Iraq’s Parliament has chosen Mustafa al-Kadhimi as the new Prime Minister of the country.
- He has assumed charged with effect from 07 May 2020.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Name the Indian state which has the highest number of internet penetration rate as per the latest report of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)?
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- Delhi has emerged as the top most state with the highest Internet penetration rate among all the other states of India, according to a study titled ‘Digital in India’ by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). The study has been curated by Nielsen and based on IRS data.
- Delhi is followed by Kerala at second position in terms of internet penetration, means the number of internet users.
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- Delhi has emerged as the top most state with the highest Internet penetration rate among all the other states of India, according to a study titled ‘Digital in India’ by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). The study has been curated by Nielsen and based on IRS data.
- Delhi is followed by Kerala at second position in terms of internet penetration, means the number of internet users.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Which among the following cities has the highest number of internet users as per the latest report by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)?
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In terms of cities, Mumbai has registered highest number of Internet users, which is estimated to be 13 million. Delhi is ranked second with 11.3 million, followed by Bengaluru (6.6 million), Kolkata (6.3 million) and Chennai (6 million) respectively.
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In terms of cities, Mumbai has registered highest number of Internet users, which is estimated to be 13 million. Delhi is ranked second with 11.3 million, followed by Bengaluru (6.6 million), Kolkata (6.3 million) and Chennai (6 million) respectively.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which state has planned to launch a new programme named NIGAH to educate the family members of the people coming from other states of the country regarding COVID precautions?
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The state government of Himachal Pradesh has announced its plan to launch a new programme called Nigah to sensitize and educate the family members of the people coming to the state from other states of the country.
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The state government of Himachal Pradesh has announced its plan to launch a new programme called Nigah to sensitize and educate the family members of the people coming to the state from other states of the country.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which state has launched the mobile app CMAPP to monitor the agriculture needs of farmers?
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- In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a mobile app CMAPP (Comprehensive Monitoring of Agriculture, Price, and Procurement) to monitor the agriculture needs of farmers.
- The CMAPP app will display data regarding cost, procurement, and marketing facilities of the farmers for their agriculture produce.
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- In Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched a mobile app CMAPP (Comprehensive Monitoring of Agriculture, Price, and Procurement) to monitor the agriculture needs of farmers.
- The CMAPP app will display data regarding cost, procurement, and marketing facilities of the farmers for their agriculture produce.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Name the web portal unveiled by the government to enable the government agencies in seeking fast-track conditional exemptions for deploying private drones for COVID-19 lockdown monitoring?
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- The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have launched a portal named GARUD for fast-track conditional exemptions to government agencies in deploying their own/privately-operated drones to implement the lockdown.
- GARUD stands for Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones.
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- The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) have launched a portal named GARUD for fast-track conditional exemptions to government agencies in deploying their own/privately-operated drones to implement the lockdown.
- GARUD stands for Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
The campaign ”Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan” has been launched by which of these organisations to protect senior citizens during COVID-19?
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- The Government think tank NITI Aayog has launched a campaign titled ”Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan” to ensure well-being of senior citizens of the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The campaign has been launched in association with Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group.
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- The Government think tank NITI Aayog has launched a campaign titled ”Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan” to ensure well-being of senior citizens of the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The campaign has been launched in association with Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Name the evacuation exercises undertaken by the Government of India for repatriation of Indian citizens stranded abroad?
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- The Government of India has launched its biggest ever evacuation exercises named the Vande Bharat Mission, to bring home nearly 15,000 Indian nationals stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown.
- Under the mission, to be undertaken in phased manner, the government will operate 64 flights from 07 May till May 13, 2020, to repatriate its citizens from 12 countries.
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- The Government of India has launched its biggest ever evacuation exercises named the Vande Bharat Mission, to bring home nearly 15,000 Indian nationals stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown.
- Under the mission, to be undertaken in phased manner, the government will operate 64 flights from 07 May till May 13, 2020, to repatriate its citizens from 12 countries.