Current Affairs Quiz – 09 May 2020
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives is observed annually on__________
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The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has declared 8–9 May as Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War to to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War.
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The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has declared 8–9 May as Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War to to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
When is the World Thalassaemia Day observed globally?
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- World Thalassaemia Day is observed on every 8th of May to create awareness about the disease and help thalassaemia patients lead a normal life. The theme for the International Thalassaemia Day 2020 is ‘The dawning of a new era for thalassaemia’.
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- World Thalassaemia Day is observed on every 8th of May to create awareness about the disease and help thalassaemia patients lead a normal life. The theme for the International Thalassaemia Day 2020 is ‘The dawning of a new era for thalassaemia’.
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on ____________
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The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on 8 May to celebrate the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on 8 May to celebrate the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
How much amount has been approved by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to support India’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic?
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- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan worth USD 500 million to support India’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic
- The project is funded by AIIB’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility, having an initial size of USD 5 to USD 10 billion.
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- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan worth USD 500 million to support India’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic
- The project is funded by AIIB’s COVID-19 Crisis Recovery Facility, having an initial size of USD 5 to USD 10 billion.
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
What is the estimated GDP growth of India for the financial year 2020-21 according to the Moody’s Investors Service?
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- Moody’s Investors Service has projected India’s growth at 0 percent for the current fiscal 2020-21.
- This is lower than 4.8 percent estimated in 2019-20.
- For the fiscal year 2021-22, the growth is expected to rebound to 6.6 percent.
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- Moody’s Investors Service has projected India’s growth at 0 percent for the current fiscal 2020-21.
- This is lower than 4.8 percent estimated in 2019-20.
- For the fiscal year 2021-22, the growth is expected to rebound to 6.6 percent.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
For the Calendar year 2020, what is the expected GDP of India as per Nomura’s latest projection?
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Nomura has made the following GDP growth/contraction prediction for India for various years:
- For year 2020 (Jan-Dec 2020)= -5.0% (contraction by 5%)
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Nomura has made the following GDP growth/contraction prediction for India for various years:
- For year 2020 (Jan-Dec 2020)= -5.0% (contraction by 5%)
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
As per Nomura, the GDP growth of India for fiscal 2020-21 is estimated at ________
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- Nomura has made the following GDP growth/contraction prediction for India for various years:
- For year 2020 (Jan-Dec 2020)= -5.0% (contraction by 5%)
- For FY21 (April 2020 to March 2021)= -5.2% (contraction by 5.2%)
- For year 2021= 7.9%
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- Nomura has made the following GDP growth/contraction prediction for India for various years:
- For year 2020 (Jan-Dec 2020)= -5.0% (contraction by 5%)
- For FY21 (April 2020 to March 2021)= -5.2% (contraction by 5.2%)
- For year 2021= 7.9%
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Goldman Sachs has predicted India’s GDP growth for 2020-21 at what percent?
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The global investment banking group, Goldman Sachs has predicted India’s GDP growth for FY21 at -0.4%.
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The global investment banking group, Goldman Sachs has predicted India’s GDP growth for FY21 at -0.4%.
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has extended the term of Dia Mirza as the National Goodwill Ambassador. She will now further work with the agency till the year ending______
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has extended the term of environmentalist and actor-producer Dia Mirza as the National Goodwill Ambassador of the agency for another two years till the end of 2022.
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has extended the term of environmentalist and actor-producer Dia Mirza as the National Goodwill Ambassador of the agency for another two years till the end of 2022.
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Tarun Bajaj has been nominated as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India by the Central Government recently. How many members can the RBI’s Central Board have?
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- Shri Tarun Bajaj, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has been nominated as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India by the Central Government.
- He has replaced Shri Atanu Chakraborty. Central Government can appoint 10 such directors on RBI Central Board.
- RBI’s Central Board can have a maximum of 21 members.
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- Shri Tarun Bajaj, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has been nominated as a Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India by the Central Government.
- He has replaced Shri Atanu Chakraborty. Central Government can appoint 10 such directors on RBI Central Board.
- RBI’s Central Board can have a maximum of 21 members.
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
Name the latest variant of the Long March rocket recently launched by China and successfully conducted maiden test flight?
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- The China space agency, CNSA, successfully completed the maiden test launch of its heavy-lift Long March 5B rocket on 05 May 2020.
- The 849 tonnes and 54-metre Long March 5B rocket will be used to carry the country’s Mars mission, dubbed Tianwen, that is scheduled to launch in July 2020.
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- The China space agency, CNSA, successfully completed the maiden test launch of its heavy-lift Long March 5B rocket on 05 May 2020.
- The 849 tonnes and 54-metre Long March 5B rocket will be used to carry the country’s Mars mission, dubbed Tianwen, that is scheduled to launch in July 2020.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Iran has announced to change its existing currency with a totally new currency. What is the name of its new currency?
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- The Parliament of Iran has passed a bill on 04 May 2020, to change the country’s national currency from the Rial to the ‘Toman’, after a sharp fall in the value of the currency as a result of crippling U.S. sanctions.
- The bill state to effectively cut four zeros from its existing currency, which will make each toman equal to 10,000 rials.
- For this an amendment has been made to the country’s Monetary and Banking Act.
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- The Parliament of Iran has passed a bill on 04 May 2020, to change the country’s national currency from the Rial to the ‘Toman’, after a sharp fall in the value of the currency as a result of crippling U.S. sanctions.
- The bill state to effectively cut four zeros from its existing currency, which will make each toman equal to 10,000 rials.
- For this an amendment has been made to the country’s Monetary and Banking Act.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Name the first state of India to deliver door to door ration of mid-day meal to families of children amid Corona crises?
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- Madhya Pradesh has become the first state of India to provide door to door ration of mid-day meal amid corona crises.
- The state government has announced the transfer of Rs. 117 crore in the bank accounts of the parents of 66 lakh 27 thousand students of primary and middle school, in an effort to provide mid-day meal to school children in the corona outbreak.
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- Madhya Pradesh has become the first state of India to provide door to door ration of mid-day meal amid corona crises.
- The state government has announced the transfer of Rs. 117 crore in the bank accounts of the parents of 66 lakh 27 thousand students of primary and middle school, in an effort to provide mid-day meal to school children in the corona outbreak.
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Which state has launched the mobile app ‘Pravasi Rahat Mitra’ for the migrant citizens to aware them of the government schemes for better employment opportunity and livelihood?
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- The Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has launched an app named ‘Pravasi Rahat Mitra’ to help the migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes.
- The app has been developed by the state revenue department in collaboration with United Nation Development Program (UNDP), for planning and formulating programs for employment and livelihood of these migrant citizens.
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- The Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has launched an app named ‘Pravasi Rahat Mitra’ to help the migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes.
- The app has been developed by the state revenue department in collaboration with United Nation Development Program (UNDP), for planning and formulating programs for employment and livelihood of these migrant citizens.
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated the Ghatiabagar-Lipulekh motor road, connecting Indian posts on India-China Border. The road has been constructed in which state of the country?
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- The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the strategically important Ghatiabagar-Lipulekh motor road in Uttarakhand, through video-conferencing on 8th May 2020.
- This key road connects the last Indian post on the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand’s Vyas valley. It has been built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
- The minister also flagged off a caravan of nine vehicles from Pithoragarh to Gunji to mark the opening of the 75.54-km road.
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- The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the strategically important Ghatiabagar-Lipulekh motor road in Uttarakhand, through video-conferencing on 8th May 2020.
- This key road connects the last Indian post on the Indo-China border in Uttarakhand’s Vyas valley. It has been built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
- The minister also flagged off a caravan of nine vehicles from Pithoragarh to Gunji to mark the opening of the 75.54-km road.