Current Affairs Quiz – 20 May 2020
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
World Bee Day is observed annually on which day?
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- The World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20 to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.
- The theme of World Bee Day 2020 is “Save the Bees”.
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- The World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20 to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.
- The theme of World Bee Day 2020 is “Save the Bees”.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Who is the author of the book Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and Planes?
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- Popular author Ruskin Bond’s new book titled “Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and Planes”, was released on 19 May 2020 in an e-book format, to celebrate the occasion of his 86th birthday.
- The book narrates some of his memorable travel adventures on boats, trains and planes from his childhood.
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- Popular author Ruskin Bond’s new book titled “Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and Planes”, was released on 19 May 2020 in an e-book format, to celebrate the occasion of his 86th birthday.
- The book narrates some of his memorable travel adventures on boats, trains and planes from his childhood.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Thomas Thabane has recently resigned as the Prime Minister of which country?
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The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Thomas Thabane has resigned, as leader of the small southern African mountain kingdom, on 19 May 2020.
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The Prime Minister of Lesotho, Thomas Thabane has resigned, as leader of the small southern African mountain kingdom, on 19 May 2020.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Who among the following has been sworn in as the Director General (DG) of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO)?
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Rajesh Goel has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), a self-regulatory realtors body under the aegis of Housing And Urban Affairs Government of India.
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Rajesh Goel has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), a self-regulatory realtors body under the aegis of Housing And Urban Affairs Government of India.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Name the winner of 2019 Alexander Dalrymple Award?
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- Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar, the National Hydrographer to the Government of India, has been honored with the 2019 Alexander Dalrymple Award, by United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
- He has been awarded in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian hydrography and across the wider Indian Ocean region.
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- Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar, the National Hydrographer to the Government of India, has been honored with the 2019 Alexander Dalrymple Award, by United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
- He has been awarded in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian hydrography and across the wider Indian Ocean region.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Government has announced a cut in the employees’ provident fund (EPF) contributions for three months till July 2020. What is the new rate?
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- The Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced a cut in the rate of employees’ provident fund (EPF) contributions to 10 percent from the existing 12 percent, for three months till July 2020. This means that the new rate would be applicable on May-June-July salary period.
- The existing rate of contribution by both employee and employer is 12%.
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- The Ministry of Labour & Employment has announced a cut in the rate of employees’ provident fund (EPF) contributions to 10 percent from the existing 12 percent, for three months till July 2020. This means that the new rate would be applicable on May-June-July salary period.
- The existing rate of contribution by both employee and employer is 12%.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
RBI has recently extended the Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines/norms to which of these companies?
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- The Reserve Bank of India has announced that the Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines/norms will now be applicable to Housing Finance Companies also.
- It must be noted that the Regulation of Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) was transferred from the National Housing Bank to RBI in August 2019.
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- The Reserve Bank of India has announced that the Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines/norms will now be applicable to Housing Finance Companies also.
- It must be noted that the Regulation of Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) was transferred from the National Housing Bank to RBI in August 2019.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
How much amount has been donated by India to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for the welfare of Palestinian refugees, amidst the coronavirus crisis?
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India has extended USD 2 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for the welfare of Palestinian refugees, amidst the coronavirus crisis.
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India has extended USD 2 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for the welfare of Palestinian refugees, amidst the coronavirus crisis.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of these states has launched the Charan Paduka campaign to provide footwear to migrant labourers passing through the state?
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- In a first of its kind of initiative, the Madhya Pradesh police has started Charan Paduka (चरण पादुका) campaign for the migrant labourers passing through the state.
- Under the Charan Paduka campaign, the migrant labourers going barefoot are being provided shoes and slippers by the police to reduce their pain.
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- In a first of its kind of initiative, the Madhya Pradesh police has started Charan Paduka (चरण पादुका) campaign for the migrant labourers passing through the state.
- Under the Charan Paduka campaign, the migrant labourers going barefoot are being provided shoes and slippers by the police to reduce their pain.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
The National Migrant Information System (NMIS) has been developed by which organisation to keep track of migrant labourers movement?
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has developed an online dashboard “National Migrant Information System (NMIS)”, on the existing NDMA-GIS portal.
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has developed an online dashboard “National Migrant Information System (NMIS)”, on the existing NDMA-GIS portal.