Current Affairs Quiz – 04 June 2020
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- Who is the new Chairman of the board of Twitter Inc?
A) Jesse Cohn
B) Jack Dorsey
C) Patrick Pichette
D) Egon Durban
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Option C
Explanation: Twitter Inc has appointed Patrick Pichette, a former chief financial officer (CFO) at Google, as the new chairman of the company’s board.It is the first time in Twitter’s history that an outsider will preside over the group. Pichette will replace Omid Kordestani.
- Government has started an initiative SWADES to conduct skill mapping of Indian citizens returning from abroad. The initiative has been launched by which of these ministries?
A) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
B) Ministry of Civil Aviation
C) Ministry of External Affairs
D) All the above
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Option D
Explanation: The Government of India has launched a new initiative called SWADES (Skilled Workers Arrival Database for Employment Support) to conduct a skill mapping exercise of the skilled citizens returning to the country under the Vande Bharat Mission. SWADES is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of External Affairs.
- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has roped in ________ as the President of the industry body for 2020-21
A) Gautam Adani
B) Anand Mahindra
C) Shiv Nadar
D) Uday Kotak
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Option D
Explanation: The Managing Director & CEO of Kota Mahindra Bank, Uday Kotak has been appointed as the new President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the financial year 2020-21. He will replace Vikram Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Systems Ltd, and Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
- Jaadhu Holdings LLC has recently proposed to acquire minority stake in Jio Platforms. It is the wholly owned subsidiary of:
A) Facebook
B) Amazon
C) Google
D) Microsoft
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Option A
Explanation: Facebook has announced in April 2020 to acquire 9.9 per cent stake in Jio Platforms, at an investment of USD 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore). As per a nee notification, Facebook will acquire this stake in Jio Platforms via a new entity named Jaadhu Holdings LLC. According to a submission made to the Competition Commission of India, Jaadhu Holdings, LLC is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Facebook, Inc.
- Name the newly appointed Chairperson of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
A) Aaron Matthews
B) Utpalendu Chakrabarty
C) Krishnendu Majumdar
D) Anita Bhatia
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Option C
Explanation: Award-winning television producer Krishnendu Majumdar is the first person of color to be named as the chairperson of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in its 73 year-long history. Majumdar is also the youngest chair of BAFTA in the last 35 years. He will remain as chair for the next three years, the newly extended term for all future BAFTA chairs.
- Wes Unseld ho passed away recently was a renowned player of:
A) Football
B) Basketball
C) Formula One Racing
D) Hockey
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Option B
Explanation: NBA legend Wes Unseld, one of the greatest American professional basketball player, has passed away at the age of 74. Unseld is universally considered as the greatest player in league’s history.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0. What is the total outlay of this scheme?
A) Rs. 40,000 crore
B) Rs. 30,000 crore
C) Rs. 20,000 crore
D) Rs. 50,000 crore
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Option D
Explanation:The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Electronics Manufacturing Scheme 2.0 with an outlay of Rs. 50,000 crore (approximately USD 7 billion).
- Facebook has signed a global licensing deal with which music label to use its music for video and other social experiences across Facebook and Instagram?
A) Saregama
B) T-Series
C) Tips Industries
D) Sony Music
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Option A
Explanation: Facebook has entered into a global deal with Saregama, one of India’s oldest and largest music labels, to license its music for video and other social experiences across Facebook and Instagram. That means users can now add Saregama-owned music to their posts and stories on both Facebook and Instagram.
- Who among these has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)?
A) Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma
B) Virendra Nath Datt
C) Yash Paul Bhola
D) Nirlep Singh
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Option B
Explanation: Shri Virendra Nath Datt Director (Marketing), National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has taken over the additional charge of Chairman & Managing Director of the Company with effect from 3rd June 2020. He succeeds Manoj Mishra
- Name the Indian NGO which has been conferred with the World No Tobacco Day Award 2020?
A) KATHA
B) GOONJ
C) SEEDS
D) Aashayein foundation
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Option C
Explanation: Every year, WHO recognizes individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. This recognition takes the form of WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award and World No Tobacco Day Awards. For the year 2020, Patna based Indian NGO Socio Economic and Educational Development Society (SEEDS) has conferred the World No Tobacco Day Award, for its efforts to ban pan masala, gutkha, e-cigarettes and hookah in Bihar and Jharkhand.
