Current Affairs Quiz 14 March 2020 - Current Affairs Daily MCQ

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When is the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) observed across the world?
A) Second Saturday of March
B) March 14
C) March 13
D) March 12

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Option B
Explanation: Every year, March 14 is celebrated as the International Day of Mathematics (IDM). The theme for 2020 IDM is “Mathematics is Everywhere“.
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of the IDFC FIRST Bank?
A) Amitabh Bachchan
B) Virat Kohli
C) Akshay Kumar
D) Ranveer Singh

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Option A
Explanation:Bollywood’s most iconic personality, Amitabh Bachchan, has been signed as the first ever brand ambassador of IDFC FIRST Bank.
As per the Swiss brokerage firm UBS, what is the latest estimate of India’s GDP for the fiscal year 2019-20?
A) 5.8%
B) 5.1%
C) 4.8%
D) 4.1%

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Option C
Explanation: Swiss brokerage firm UBS has reduced the GDP rate prediction for India for FY20 and FY21. For FY20, UBS predicts India’s GDP growth at 4.8% and for FY21, the GDP growth rate for India is predicted at 5.1%.
Which team has won the Ranji Trophy Title 2019-20?
A) Railways
B) Saurashtra
C) Bengal
D) Maharashtra

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Option B
Explanation: Saurashtra has won the Ranji Trophy Title 2019-20 by defeating Bengal in the finals. The final match was played at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
The Union Cabinet has approved an increase of ___________ percent in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for the Central Government employees/pensioners to be effective from 01 January 2020.
A) 4%
B) 5%
C) 3%
D) 6%

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Option A
Explanation: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01 January 2020. The Modi Government has approved 4 percent increase in DA/DR over the existing rate of 17 percent of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise. The new rate will become 21 percent of Basic Pay/Pension. The increase is based on the recommendations of the 7^th Central Pay Commission.
What grade has been achieved by India in the 2020 Animal Protection Index (API)?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

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Option C
Explanation: The global Animal Protection Index 2020 was released by UK-based international animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection. The index ranks countries from A (being the highest score) to G (being the weakest score) according to their policy and legislation. India has attained C ranking in the index, which shows that India is one of the better-performing countries in terms of policies and legislation for animals.
Name the smartphone manufacturer which has recently launched world’s first ‘no internet’ payment service in India?
A) Apple
B) Lava
C) Samsung
D) Vivo

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Option B
Explanation: Smartphone manufacturer Lava, has launched a payment app named Lava Pay which doesn’t requires an active internet connection for fund transfer.
The State Bank of India has been given the approval to invest Rs __________ in crisis hit YES Bank
A) Rs 6520 crore
B) Rs 9525 crore
C) Rs 5550 crore
D) Rs 7250 crore

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Option D
Explanation: India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) has received the approval to buy Rs 7,250 crore worth of shares in crisis-hit Yes Bank. SBI’s executive committee of central board (ECCB) held a meeting on March 11 and approved to purchase 725 crore shares in Yes Bank at a price of Rs 10 per share subject to all regulatory approvals. Also, the bank’s shareholding in Yes Bank will remain within 49 percent of the paid up capital of the private sector lender. Further, it cannot reduce holding to below 26 percent before three years from the date of capital infusion.
Which among the following country has been declared as the world’s first ‘Dark Sky Nation’?
A) Viti Levu
B) Tanna
C) Saipan
D) Niue

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Option D
Explanation: The Island of Niue has become the world’s first whole country recognised as a ‘Dark Sky Place.The International Dark-Sky Association’s (IDA) has approved the island’s application for the protection of its sky, land and sea. The title of ‘Dark Sky nation’ recognises an area with exceptional quality of starry nights and a commitment to protecting the environment.
Ranji Trophy is related to which sports?
A) Cricket
B) Hockey
C) Golf
D) Badminton

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Option A
Explanation: Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship in India.

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