Current Affairs Quiz – 24 March 2020

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1. What is the GDP growth prediction for India in the financial year 2020-21 as per S&P Global Ratings?
   A) 5.2%
   B) 5.5%
   C) 4.8%
   D) 4.1%
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: S&P Global Ratings has revised its GDP Growth rate projection for India for FY21 from 6.5% earlier to 5.2%. 2021-22 (FY22)- 6.9%, 2022-23 (FY23)- 7%, 2023-24 (FY24)- 7%.
2. Name the winner of 2020 Abel Prize?
   A) Robert Langlands
   B) Hillel Furstenberg and Gregory Margulis
   C) Karen Uhlenbeck
   D) John F. Nash Jr. and Louis Nirenberg
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Two mathematicians, Israeli-American Hillel Furstenberg and Russian-American Gregory Margulis, have jointly won the 2020 Abel Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of mathematics.
3. What is the rank of India in the 2020 Index of Economic Freedom published by Heritage Foundation Index?
   A) 146
   B) 114
   C) 138
   D) 120
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: India has been ranked at 120 position in the 2020 Index of Economic Freedom published by Heritage Foundation Index.
4. Who is the author of the book  ‘Legacy of Learning’?
   A) Ameya Dangi
   B) Khushboo Kalyani
   C) Savita Chhabra
   D) Shivam Shankar Singh
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: Savita Chhabra has launched her first novel titled  ‘Legacy of Learning’; which offers simplistic and relatable interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita.
5. India’s first-of-its-kind COVID-19 dedicated hospital has been set up in which city?
   A) Mumbai
   B) Lucknow
   C) New Delhi
   D) Bengaluru
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has set up India’s first COVID-19 dedicated hospital in Mumbai. This first-of-its-kind-in-India centre with dedicated 100 bedded COVID-19 centre has been established at Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai for patients who test positive for COVID-19. Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital has done this in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
6. Which day is celebrated as the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day globally?
   A) 23 March
   B) 24 March
   C) 22 March
   D) 21 March
   
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   Option B
   Explanation: Each year, the World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on 24 March globally to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. The theme of World TB Day 2020 is ‘It’s time’ 
7. Who has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh following the resignation of serving CM Kamal Nath from the post?
   A) Raman Singh
   B) Gopal Bhargava
   C) Jyotiraditya Scindia
   D) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
   
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   Option D
   Explanation: BJP politician Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on March 23, 2020. He has been appointed for the fourth time.
8. The biennial exercise Native Fury was recently conducted between the troops of which country?
   A) US-UAE
   B) Israel-France
   C) France-US
   D) Israel-UAE
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: US Marines and Emirati forces conducted the biennial exercise, named Native Fury at Abu Dhabi on March 23, 2020.
9. As per the UBS Securities, India’s GDP growth is predicted to grow at __________ percent for FY’21
   A) 4.8%
   B) 5.1%
   C) 4%
   D) 5.3%
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: UBS Securities has cut India’s growth forecast for FY21 to 4% from the previous 5.1%. The decrease is due to the coronavirus outbreak. UBS predicts India to grow at 4.8% in FY20.
10. MR Viswanathan, popularly known as Visu, passed away recently. He was related to which field?
    A) Sports
    B) Films
    C) Journalism
    D) Scientists
    
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    Option B
    Explanation: Noted Tamil screenwriter, director and actor MR Viswanathan, popularly known as Visu, passed away at the age of 74 years.
11. International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed annually on__________
    A) 23 March
    B) 21 March
    C) 22 March
    D) 24 March
    
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    Option D
    Explanation: International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims: 24 March
12. Which country has topped the 2020 Index of Economic Freedom published by Heritage Foundation Index?
    A) Singapore
    B) Norway
    C) Sweden
    D) Germany
    
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    Option A
    Explanation: The index has been topped by Singapore.Hong Kong is on second in the ranking followed by New Zealand on the third. North Korea is at the last position at 180th place. 

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