Current Affairs Quiz 09 July 2020: Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of 09 July 2020 we have framed important current affairs questions for banking and competitive exams. These current affairs quiz questions will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs Quiz 09 July 2020. Attempt our daily current affairs quiz on our mobile app too.
Read Current Affairs for 09 July 2020: Click Here
- ‘SelfScan’ is a document scanning app launched by which state of India?
A) West Bengal
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Karnataka
View answer
Option A
Explanation: The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee has launched a new document scanning app called ‘SelfScan’. It has been developed by the state’s information technology department.
- Google has rebranded its app social networking Google+. What is the name of the rebranded app?
A) Google New
B) Google Currents
C) Google Connect
D) Google Team
View answer
Option B
Explanation: Internet search giant Google has officially relaunched its former social networking platform Google+ as Google Currents on 7th July 2020. The new app is targeted more towards businesses and enterprise users.
- Which among the following countries has formally notified United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A) Russia
B) France
C) Germany
D) United States
View answer
Option D
Explanation: The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), breaking off over 70 years ties with the global health body amid the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
- Centre has extended the tenure of the acting chairperson of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) by three months w.e.f 15 June 2020. Who is the current acting Chairperson of NCLAT?
A) Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya
B) Justice A.I.S. Cheema
C) Justice Bansi Lal Bhat
D) Justice Jarat Kumar Jain
View answer
Option C
Explanation: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has extended the term of Justice Bansi Lal Bhat as the acting chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) by three months.
- What amount of loan agreement has been signed between India and World Bank for financial support to the Namami Gange programme?
A) USD 400 million
B) USD 350 million
C) USD 500 million
D) USD 250 million
View answer
Option A
Explanation: The World Bank has signed loan agreement worth $400 million with the Government of India on 7th July 2020 to enhance support for the Namami Gange programme that seeks to rejuvenate the Ganga river. The $400 million operation includes loan of $381 million and a proposed Guarantee of up to $19 million.
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has partnered with which among the following organisations for clean energy development?
A) UNIDO
B) USAID
C) WORLD BANK
D) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
View answer
Option B
Explanation: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and US Agency for International Development (USAID) have partnered on 7th July 2020 to increase India- US collaboration for clean energy development.
- What is the rank of India in the JLL and LaSalle’s biennial Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2020?
A) 49
B) 75
C) 34
D) 21
View answer
Option C
Explanation: The US-based JLL and LaSalle’s biennial Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2020 was released on 7th July 2020 to rank countries having the most transparent operating environments for real estate investors, developers and corporate occupiers India is ranked at 34th position globally on the index, with higher levels of transparency due to regulatory reforms, enhanced market data and sustainability initiatives. India’s rank has improved by five notches from 39 in 2018 to 34 in 2020.
- Government has notified a new pan India Central Sector Scheme-Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, to provide loan for setting up agricultural infrastructure and logistics facilities. What is the total corpus of the fund?
A) Rs 1 lakh crore
B) Rs 2 lakh crore
C) Rs 3 lakh crore
D) Rs 4 lakh crore
View answer
Option A
Explanation: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to a new pan India Central Sector Scheme-Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.Total Outlay: Rs 1 Lakh Crore
- Who has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the the UK India Business Council (UKIBC)?
A) Vikram Plaha
B) Jayant Krishna
C) Abanti Sankaranarayanan
D) Avinash Vazirani
View answer
Option B
Explanation: Jayant Krishna has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the the UK India Business Council (UKIBC). His appointment will be effective from August 3, 2020. Jayant is the first Indian to be appointed as UKIBC Group CEO.
- The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has collaborated with which company to provide digital skills to Indian youths?
A) Google
B) Facebook
C) Microsoft
D) Apple
View answer
Option C
Explanation: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Microsoft have entered into a strategic partnership on 8 July 2020, to provide digital skills to over 1 lakh youth in India over the next 12 months, to transform India into a skilled nation.
- Which among the following financial organisation has provided USD 50 million to L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd for funding Renewable Energy projects in India?
A) Asian Development Bank
B) World Bank
C) International Monetary Fund
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
View answer
Option D
Explanation: L&T Infrastructure Finance Company Ltd (LTIFCL) has received USD 50 million from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), for funding Renewable Energy projects in the country. The loan amount is first tranche of the total USD 100-million ECB (External Commercial Borrowing) loan approved by Beijing-based AIIB.
- Union Cabinet has approved to further extend the EPF contribution of 24% till August 2020. What will be the share of employers in this?
A) 15%
B) 12%
C) 10%
D) 20%
View answer
Option B
Explanation: Extend the EPF contribution of 24% (12% employees share and 12% employers share) for another three months from June 2020 to August 2020 under PMGKY/AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT.
- Which country has topped the Global Real Estate Transparency Index (GRETI) 2020?
A) Australia
B) Germany
C) United Kingdom
D) United States
View answer
Option C
Explanation: United Kingdom has topped the GRETI 2020 Index, followed by United States and Australia at second and third position. This is the 11th edition of GRETI ranking and covers 99 countries and territories, and 163 city regions.
