Current Affairs Quiz – 08 September 2020

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1. DRDO has recently tested the Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) successfully, making India as the only ____________ country to successfully test the hypersonic technology
   A) 3rd
   B) 5th
   C) 4th
   D) 2nd
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV). India has thus become the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to develop and successfully test hypersonic technology.
2. The SPARROW is a system launched by which state/UT of India for the Administrative Service officers?
   A) Jammu and Kashmir
   B) Uttar Pradesh
   C) Karanatak
   D) Rajasthan
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha recently launched a Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window (SPARROW) system for Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service officers.
3. The International Literacy Day is observed globally on which day?
   A) September 7
   B) September 8
   C) September 5
   D) September 6
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: International Literacy Day is observed annually on September 8 across the world to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
4. Who will Chair the Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC) formed by NITI Aayog?
   A) Rakesh Jain
   B) Nikunj Sanghi
   C)  Kailash Gupta
   D) Sanyukta Samaddar
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: NITI Aayog has constituted a Multidimensional Poverty Index Coordination Committee (MPICC). The MPICC is chaired by Ms. Sanyukta Samaddar, Adviser (SDG)
5. The Vodafone Idea Limited has re-branded itself and the new brand name of the company is?
   A) IVL
   B) VOID
   C) VI
   D) IV
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: India’s telecom service provider Vodafone Idea Limited has announced that it has re-branded itself as ‘VI’, to mark the completion of the largest telecom merger in the world and present itself as a merged entity.
6. When is the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies celebrated?
   A) 7 September
   B) 8 September
   C) 6 September
   D) 5 September
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The inaugural edition of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is being observed globally on 7th September, 2020 to promote and facilitate actions to improve air quality.. It is a UN recognised day which aims to raise public awareness at all levels (individual, community, corporate and government) that clean air is important for health, productivity, the economy and the environment.The theme for 2020 is “Clean Air for All.”
7. Who has been appointed as the new President of Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA)?
   A) Mohan Himatsingka
   B) Ashish Harsharaj
   C) Jayendra Kachalia
   D) Vinkesh Gulati
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: Vinkesh Gulati, has been appointed as the 35th President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
8. What is the theme of the International Literacy Day 2020?
   A) Literacy and skills development in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
   B) Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
   C) Literacy and Multilingualism in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
   D) Literacy in a digital world in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The theme of 54th International Literacy Day is “Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.”
9. What is the theme of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2020?
   A) Clean Air for All
   B) Contribution to Clean Air is Everyone’s’ Responsibility
   C) A Breath of Fresh Air
   D) Clean the Air
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: The theme for 2020 is “Clean Air for All.”
10. Which country among the following has so far not developed and tested the Hypersonic Technology in the Defence system?
    A) United States
    B) Russia
    C) France
    D) China
    
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    Option C
    Explanation: India has thus become the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to develop and successfully test hypersonic technology.

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