Current Affairs Quiz – 18 May 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Name the Severe Cyclonic Storm which has emerged over central parts of South Bay of Bengal as per the information by the India Meteorological Department in May 2020?
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A Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Amphan’ (pronounced as UM-PUN) has positioned over the central parts of South Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours. As per the information by the India Meteorological Department, on 16 May 2020, a depression over southeast Bay of Bengal (BoB) intensified into cyclonic storm ‘AMPHAN’ over the central parts of south BoB and further intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on 17 May, 2020.
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A Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Amphan’ (pronounced as UM-PUN) has positioned over the central parts of South Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours. As per the information by the India Meteorological Department, on 16 May 2020, a depression over southeast Bay of Bengal (BoB) intensified into cyclonic storm ‘AMPHAN’ over the central parts of south BoB and further intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on 17 May, 2020.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Arthur Summons who passed away recently was a famous rugby league captain from which country?
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- Former Australian rugby league captain, Arthur Summons, has passed away. He was 84.
- The former Kangaroos captain and coach is portrayed on the National Rugby League Trophy (NRL) along with rival captain Norm Provan.
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- Former Australian rugby league captain, Arthur Summons, has passed away. He was 84.
- The former Kangaroos captain and coach is portrayed on the National Rugby League Trophy (NRL) along with rival captain Norm Provan.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
International Museum Day is observed every year on_______
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- The International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May to raise awareness about the fact that “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
- Theme of International Museum Day 2020: “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”.
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- The International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May to raise awareness about the fact that “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
- Theme of International Museum Day 2020: “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Benjamin Netanyahu has been sworn in as the fifth consecutive prime minister of which country?
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- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a historic fifth straight term to form his government, after a controversial power-sharing deal with rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz.
- On 7 May 2020, President Reuven Rivlin officially granted Netanyahu, two-week mandate to form his government, following which, Netanyahu announced the formation of his coalition government on 17 May 2020.
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- Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a historic fifth straight term to form his government, after a controversial power-sharing deal with rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz.
- On 7 May 2020, President Reuven Rivlin officially granted Netanyahu, two-week mandate to form his government, following which, Netanyahu announced the formation of his coalition government on 17 May 2020.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Who among the following has topped the 2020 UK annual Rich list ‘The Sunday Times Rich List 2020’?
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- The pair of Indian-origin siblings, Reuben and the Hinduja brothers, shares the second spot in the Britain’s annual rich list, with a fortune of 16 billion pounds each. ‘The Sunday Times Rich List 2020’ has been topped by British inventor-entrepreneur James Dyson tops with 16.2 billion pounds.
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- The pair of Indian-origin siblings, Reuben and the Hinduja brothers, shares the second spot in the Britain’s annual rich list, with a fortune of 16 billion pounds each. ‘The Sunday Times Rich List 2020’ has been topped by British inventor-entrepreneur James Dyson tops with 16.2 billion pounds.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) has partnered with which company to launch its own tech platform for online payment?
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National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) has partnered with DotPe (a fintech start-up) to build its own tech platform that would enable them with online payments for digital ordering, bill settlements, and contactless dining.
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National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) has partnered with DotPe (a fintech start-up) to build its own tech platform that would enable them with online payments for digital ordering, bill settlements, and contactless dining.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
How much amount has been allocated to the MGNREGS under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, to provide employment boost?
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Allocation for MGNREGS increased by Rs 40,000 Crore to provide employment boost– Will help generate nearly 300 crore person-days in total.
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Allocation for MGNREGS increased by Rs 40,000 Crore to provide employment boost– Will help generate nearly 300 crore person-days in total.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
In order to enhance the Ease of Doing Business, through IBC, the government has raised the minimum threshold to initiate insolvency proceedings to__________
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Further enhancement of Ease of Doing Business through IBC related measures- Minimum threshold to initiate insolvency proceedings raised to Rs. 1 crore (from Rs. 1 lakh, which largely insulates MSMEs).
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Further enhancement of Ease of Doing Business through IBC related measures- Minimum threshold to initiate insolvency proceedings raised to Rs. 1 crore (from Rs. 1 lakh, which largely insulates MSMEs).
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, government has raised the borrowing limit for states from 3 percent of gross state domestic product (GSDP) to ________ percent in 2020-21
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- States net borrowing ceiling for 2020-21 is Rs. 6.41 lakh crores, based on 3% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
- Centre has decided to increase borrowing limits of States from 3% to 5% for 2020-21 only. This will give States extra resources of Rs. 4.28 lakh crores.
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- States net borrowing ceiling for 2020-21 is Rs. 6.41 lakh crores, based on 3% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).
- Centre has decided to increase borrowing limits of States from 3% to 5% for 2020-21 only. This will give States extra resources of Rs. 4.28 lakh crores.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Government has announced to launch the National Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission in December 2020 to ensure every child attains Learning levels and outcomes in grade 5 by which year?
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National Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission for ensuring that every child attains Learning levels and outcomes in grade 5 by 2025 will be launched by December 2020.
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National Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Mission for ensuring that every child attains Learning levels and outcomes in grade 5 by 2025 will be launched by December 2020.