Current Affairs Quiz – 29 May 2020
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Question 1 of 12
1. Question
When is the World Digestive Health Day observed?
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- Every year, the World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) is observed on 29 May.
- The theme of WDHD 2020 is Gut Microbiome – A Global Perspective
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- Every year, the World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) is observed on 29 May.
- The theme of WDHD 2020 is Gut Microbiome – A Global Perspective
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Question 2 of 12
2. Question
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed annually on:
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- The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed on May 29 annually to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
- The day was designated by United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2002 and first celebrated in 2003.
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- The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed on May 29 annually to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
- The day was designated by United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2002 and first celebrated in 2003.
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Question 3 of 12
3. Question
The World Hunger Day is held on which of these dates?
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- Every year on May 28, The Hunger Project celebrates the World Hunger Day.
- The day was started in 2011 by The Hunger Project to raise awareness about the people living in chronic hunger worldwide and celebrate sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty and to inspire everyone to be a part of the solution!
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- Every year on May 28, The Hunger Project celebrates the World Hunger Day.
- The day was started in 2011 by The Hunger Project to raise awareness about the people living in chronic hunger worldwide and celebrate sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty and to inspire everyone to be a part of the solution!
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Question 4 of 12
4. Question
Cricket player Shehan Madushanka has been suspended from all forms of the game. He played for which country?
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Sri Lanka’s cricket board has suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game on 26 May 2020, for alleged possession of illegal drugs.
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Sri Lanka’s cricket board has suspended pace bowler Shehan Madushanka from all forms of the game on 26 May 2020, for alleged possession of illegal drugs.
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Question 5 of 12
5. Question
Who among these has been appointed as the new President of the New Development Bank to succeed KV Kamath?
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- The board of governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has unanimously elected Marcos Prado Troyjo, former deputy economy minister of Brazil, as the new President of NDB.
- He will replace KV Kamath.
- Marcos is scheduled to take charge on July 7, 2020.
- The board of governors has also appointed India’s Anil Kishora as vice president of the NDB.
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- The board of governors of the New Development Bank (NDB) has unanimously elected Marcos Prado Troyjo, former deputy economy minister of Brazil, as the new President of NDB.
- He will replace KV Kamath.
- Marcos is scheduled to take charge on July 7, 2020.
- The board of governors has also appointed India’s Anil Kishora as vice president of the NDB.
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Question 6 of 12
6. Question
Who has been appointed as the new CMD of the Oriental Insurance Company (OIC) by the Banks Board Bureau (BBB)?
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The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) has selected SN Rajeswari as the new Chairman and MD of the Delhi-based Oriental Insurance Company (OIC), after an online video interview process in the wake of the lockdown.
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The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) has selected SN Rajeswari as the new Chairman and MD of the Delhi-based Oriental Insurance Company (OIC), after an online video interview process in the wake of the lockdown.
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Question 7 of 12
7. Question
What is the GDP growth rate of India for the financial year 2020-21 as per the latest prediction of the S&P Global Ratings?
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- Leading rating agency S&P Global Ratings has forecast the Indian economy to contract 5 percent in the current fiscal 2020-21.
- This means the GDP growth of India for FY21 is estimated at -5%
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- Leading rating agency S&P Global Ratings has forecast the Indian economy to contract 5 percent in the current fiscal 2020-21.
- This means the GDP growth of India for FY21 is estimated at -5%
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Question 8 of 12
8. Question
How much amount of loan has been approved by the Asian Development bank (ADB) to upgrade 450 kilometers (km) of state highways and major district roads in the state of Maharashtra?
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed USD 177 million loan to upgrade 450 kilometers (km) of state highways and major district roads in the state of Maharashtra.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed USD 177 million loan to upgrade 450 kilometers (km) of state highways and major district roads in the state of Maharashtra.
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Question 9 of 12
9. Question
Karnataka State Mango Department and Marketing Corporation has tied up with which company to enable farmers sell their mango produce online?
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India’s leading E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Karnataka State Mango Department and Marketing Corporation, to enable mango farmers to sell their produce online through the Flipkart platform..
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India’s leading E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Karnataka State Mango Department and Marketing Corporation, to enable mango farmers to sell their produce online through the Flipkart platform..
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Question 10 of 12
10. Question
Name the Indian institution which has recently developed a light weight magnesium alloy to replace steel and aluminium used in automobiles?
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A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), along with the University of North Texas and US Army Research Laboratory, have developed a magnesium alloy with significantly improved properties, that can replace steel and aluminium in automotive and aerospace components to make vehicles more fuel efficient.
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A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), along with the University of North Texas and US Army Research Laboratory, have developed a magnesium alloy with significantly improved properties, that can replace steel and aluminium in automotive and aerospace components to make vehicles more fuel efficient.
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Question 11 of 12
11. Question
The AI virtual assistant ‘PAi’ has been launched by which of these organisations?
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- The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) based chatbot called PAi, to create awareness around its products like FASTag, RuPay, UPI, AePS on a real time basis.
- PAi is developed by Bengaluru based startup CoRover Private Limited.
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- The National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) based chatbot called PAi, to create awareness around its products like FASTag, RuPay, UPI, AePS on a real time basis.
- PAi is developed by Bengaluru based startup CoRover Private Limited.
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Question 12 of 12
12. Question
Government has recently renamed the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET). What is the new name?
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The government has recently renamed Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) as Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET).
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The government has recently renamed Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET) as Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET).