Current Affairs Quiz 21 January 2020 - Current Affairs Daily MCQ

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What is the rank of India in 23rd Pwc CEO Survey, released annually at the World Economic Forum annual meeting?
A) 4th
B) 7th
C) 11th
D) 2nd

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Option A
Explanation: The annual 23rd Pwc CEO Survey report was released on the first day of the World Economic Forum annual meeting on 21 January 2020, which surveyed more than 1,580 CEOs in 83 countries. India has been ranked as fourth-most attractive market by the global CEOs, with 9 percent of them favouring India for their companies’ growth prospects. United States, China and Germany are the top three countries with maximum growth prospects, according to the global CEOs.
PM Modi has recently inaugurated the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar built with Indian assistance. The ICP is in which country?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Bangladesh
C) Myanmar
D) Nepal

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Option D
Explanation: On 21st January 2020, Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi and his Nepali counterpart KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated, through video conferencing, the second Integrated Check Post (ICP) built with Indian assistance at Jogbani-Biratnagar, to facilitate trade and people’s movement. The first ICP was built in Raxaul-Birgunj in 2018.
What is the rank of India in the Global Social Mobility Index 2020 by WEF?
A) 59
B) 82
C) 76
D) 61

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Option C
Explanation: The World Economic Forum released its inaugural Global Social Mobility Index 2020 at the ongoing annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on 20 January 2020. The index ranks 82 countries on their citizens’ ability to fulfill their potential regardless of their socio-economic background. India has been ranked very low at 76th place, stating that it would take about 7 generations for those born in a low-income family to reach median income.
Name the Indian who has been awarded the 26th Annual Crystal Award at the 50th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Deepika Padukone
C) Priyanka Chopra
D) Aamir Khan

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Option B
Explanation: Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, for raising mental health awareness. Theaster Gates (US), for his leadership in creating sustainable communities. Jin Xing (China), for her leadership in shaping inclusive cultural norms. Lynette Wallworth (Australia), for her leadership in creating inclusive narratives
Who among the following has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of India?
A) P S Jayakumar
B) Sanjiv Chadha
C) Lingam Venkata Prabhakar
D) Atanu Kumar Das

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Option D
Explanation: Atanu Kumar Das – Bank of India
Jair Messias Bolsonaro has been invited to be the Chief Guest at the 2020 Republic Day of India celebrations. Bolsonaro is the President of which country?
A) Brazil
B) France
C) Germany
D) Spain

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Option A
Explanation: President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro will be on a four-day state visit to India from January 24 to 27, 2020. President Bolsonaro will also be the chief guest at the 2020 Republic Day celebrations to be held at Raj Path in New Delhi on January 26.
President Ramnath Kovind recently presented the 14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence award. The award is given for extraordinary contribution in which field?
A) Science & Technology
B) Sports
C) Journalism
D) Arts & Music

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Option C
Explanation: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the 14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards (RNG awards) in New Delhi on January 20, 2020. RNG awards are one the most prestigious awards in India in the field of journalism, held annually since 2006. The 12th edition was held in 2017.
Name the cricket player to achieve top position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) David Warner
D) Ross Taylor

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Option B
Explanation: Kohli achieved the top spot with 886 points. Rohit took 868 points to be placed at number 2 position. Pakistan’s Babar Azam is in third position with 829 points.
ICICI Bank has launched the cardless cash withdrawal facility from its ATMs. What is the daily transaction limit set under the facility?
A) Rs 5,000
B) Rs 15,000
C) Rs 10,000
D) Rs 20,000

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Option D
Explanation: Private lender ICICI Bank has launched cardless cash withdrawal facility from its ATMs on 21 January 2020. The daily transaction limit as well as per transaction limit is set at Rs 20,000 under the new facility. It is a simple and convenient way to withdraw cash for daily usage without the requirement to carry and use debit card or ATM PIN. Users can avail service using the bank’s mobile banking application named iMobile.
Divyansh Singh Pawar and Apurvi Chandela have won gold medal in their respective event category. They represent which sport?
A) Shooting
B) Tennis
C) Badminton
D) Golf

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Option A
Explanation: Indian shooters Divyansh Singh Pawar and Apurvi Chandela have clinched a gold medal each in 2020 Meyton Cup, a private tournament held in Innsbruck, Austria. Divyansh won the gold in the men’s 10m air rifle event, while Auprvi bagged the yellow metal in the 10m air rifle women’s category.
Lingam Venkata Prabhakar is the new MD & CEO of which bank?
A) Central Bank of India
B) Bank of India
C) Canara Bank
D) Bank of Baroda

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Option C
Explanation: Lingam Venkata Prabhakar – Canara Bank
Apollo Hospitals has partnered with which company to launch co-branded health EMI card to ensure patients undergo hassle-free payment during hospitalisation?
A) Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd
B) Bajaj Finserv Ltd
C) IDFC First Bank Ltd.
D) HDFC

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Option B
Explanation: Healthcare major Apollo Hospitals has unveiled co-branded health EMI card in partnership with Bajaj Finance Ltd on 21 January 2020 to ensure patients undergo hassle-free payment during hospitalisation. The “Apollo Hospitals-Bajaj Finserv Health EMI” (Easy Monthly Instalment) card will enable users of this co-branded healthcare card to withdraw cash without the need to carry debit card
As per the 2020 Greenpeace India report, Jharia is the most polluted city in India. It is located in which state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Odisha
C) Assam
D) Jharkhand

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Option D
Explanation: Coal-belching Jharia in Jharkhand has been ranked as the most polluted city in India according to a Greenpeace India report released on 21 January 2020. Lunglei in Mizoram is the least polluted city in the country. The report is based on analysis of PM10 data from 287 cities across the country.
M Meena Kumari, Monika, Ritu Grewal and Bhagyabati Kachari have won silver medal for India recently. They are related with which sports event?
A) Boxing
B) Hockey
C) Wrestling
D) Weightlifting

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Option A
Explanation: The 9th Nation’s Cup boxing tournament for women was held in Sombor, Serbia from 13 to 21 January 2020. The tournament was organised by European Boxing Confederation (EUBC). India won 6 medals in the tournament including 4 silver and 2 bronze. M Meena Kumari (54kg), Monika (48kg), Ritu Grewal (51kg) and Bhagyabati Kachari (75kg) won silver medal for India. Indian pugilists Pavitra (60kg) and Pwilao Basumatary (64kg) settled for bronze.
Which country will provide training to the Indian flight surgeons, selected for the ambitious human space mission Gaganyaan 2022?
A) Scotland
B) Russia
C) France
D) Israel

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Option C
Explanation: France will provide training to the Indian flight surgeons, selected for the ambitious human space mission Gaganyaan, to enable them monitor the health of astronauts. The shortlisted flight surgeons will undergo two weeks training in France.
Which country has topped the World Economic Forum’s Global Social Mobility Index 2020?
A) Norway
B) Denmark
C) Ireland
D) Switzerland

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Option B
Explanation: Denmark has topped the index. It would take only 2 generations for those born in a low-income family to reach median income. Denmark is followed by Norway, Finland, Sweden and Iceland as top 5 countries.
Name the newly appointed MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda
A) S Jayakumar
B) Sanjiv Chadha
C) Lingam Venkata Prabhakar
D) Atanu Kumar Das

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Option B
Explanation: Sanjiv Chadha – Bank of Baroda
Elyes Fakhfakh has recently been named as Prime Minister-designate of Tunisia. What is the currency of Tunisia?
A) Dinar
B) Euro
C) Riyal
D) Peso

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Option A
Explanation: In Tunisia, former finance minister Elyes Fakhfakh has been named as Prime Minister-designate by President Kais Saied on 20, January 2020.

Capital: Tunis

Currency: Tunisian dinar
Who has topped the latest ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings released on 20 January 2020?
A) Kagiso Rabada
B) Trent Boult
C) Jasprit Bumrah
D) Mitchell Starc

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Option C
Explanation: Among the ICC ODI Bowlers Ranking, Jasprit Bumrah continued to lead the bowling chart with 764 points.
In the year 2020, India will be observing ______Republic Day of the country
A) 69th
B) 71st
C) 75th
D) 78th

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Option B
Explanation: 2020 marks India’s 71st Republic Day.

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