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Current Affairs Quiz – 05 April 2020

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  1. Other than the State Bank of India, which among these banks has been nominated by the government for the collection of funds under PM-CARES fund?
    A) Indian Bank
    B) Canara Bank
    C) Indian Overseas Bank
    D) Bank of India
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), has been nominated by the government for the collection of funds of PM-Cares Fund. Till now only State Bank of India was the nominated bank for the same. PM Cares stands for Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-Cares Fund).The contributions can be made by ECS, RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, cheques and demand drafts drawn in favour of PM-Cares Fund. 
  2. The three sporty robots collectively named as the ‘smart triplets’ are selected as the mascot of 19th Asian Games. Which among these is not the name of the one of the three mascots?
    A) Megday
    B) Congcong
    C) Lianlian
    D) Chenchen
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    Option A
    Explanation: 
    The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) digitally unveiled the official mascots, of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on 3rd April 2020. The official mascot comprise of three sporty robots named Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen, collectively named as the ‘smart triplets’. 
  3. Who among these has been awarded the ‘Hero to Animals Award’ by PETA India?
    A) Dharmendra Pradhan
    B) Naveen Patnaik
    C) Yogi Adityanath
    D) Arvind Kejriwal
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    Option B
    Explanation:
    Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik has been conferred with ‘Hero to Animals Award’ by animal rights body PETA India.
  4. Which of these days is observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action?
    A) 3 April
    B) 2 April
    C) 5 April
    D) 4 April
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    Option D
    Explanation: 
    On 8 December 2005, the UN General Assembly declared 4 April to be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action every year to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication. The theme for 2020 is “Advancing Protection, Peace and Development.”
  5. When is the National Maritime Day observed in India?
    A) 3 April
    B) 4 April
    C) 5 April
    D) 2 April
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    In India, the National Maritime Day is observed on 5 April, since 1964. The 2020 marks 57th edition of the annual celebrations. 
  6. Renowned Indian origin virologist Gita Ramjee passed away due to COVID-19. She was from which country?
    A) South Africa
    B) Italy
    C) China
    D) United States
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    Option A
    Explanation:
    Gita Ramjee, a world-renowned Indian-origin South African virologist has passed away due to coronavirus complications. She was 63.
  7. The 2021 World Games has been postponed for 2022. Where will the event take place?
    A) Manchester
    B) Birmingham
    C) London
    D) Bristol
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    Option B
    Explanation: 
    The 2021 World Games, which were scheduled to take place in Birmingham, Alabama, from 15–25 July 2021, have now been postponed to 7-17 July, 2022.The games have been pushed back to 2022 to avoid clashing with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which were rescheduled to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. 
  8. Which country will host the 19th edition of the Asian Games in 2022?
    A) Singapore
    B) Japan
    C) China
    D) Australia
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    Option C
    Explanation: 
    The 19th Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China from September 10 to 25, 2022. It will be the third Asian Games to be hosted by China following Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010. 

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