Current Affairs Quiz – 28 April 2020
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
The SVAMITVA scheme has recently been launched by which ministry?
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Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has issued the guidelines for the SVAMITVA scheme, which is a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
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Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has issued the guidelines for the SVAMITVA scheme, which is a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
Initially, the government has launched the SVAMITVA scheme in how many states?
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- SVAMITVA scheme aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India, engaging the latest Drone Surveying technology, for demarcating the inhabitant (Aabadi) land in rural areas.
The scheme will provide rural people with the right to document their residential properties so that they can use their property for economic purposes. - The program is currently being implemented in six states – Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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- SVAMITVA scheme aims to provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India, engaging the latest Drone Surveying technology, for demarcating the inhabitant (Aabadi) land in rural areas.
The scheme will provide rural people with the right to document their residential properties so that they can use their property for economic purposes. - The program is currently being implemented in six states – Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
King George Medical University has recently launched the plasma therapy treatment for the COVID-19 patients. This makes it first government hospital in India to launch such initiative. Where is it located?
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The King George Medical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh has become the first government hospital in the country to successfully launch the plasma therapy treatment for the COVID-19 patients.
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The King George Medical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh has become the first government hospital in the country to successfully launch the plasma therapy treatment for the COVID-19 patients.
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
Based on the latest SIPRI report, the total military spending globally in the year 2019 was the largest annual increase in a decade. How much amount was spend in 2019?
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- The total global military expenditure in the year 2019 has been reported to be $1917 billion, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), released on 27 April 2020.
- As per the report, the total military spending in 2019 represents an increase of 3.6 percent, compared to the spending in 2018.
- This is the largest annual growth in spending since 2010, as per the Stockholm-based think-tank.
- This spending also represent 2.2 percent of the global gross domestic product (GDP).
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- The total global military expenditure in the year 2019 has been reported to be $1917 billion, according to new data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), released on 27 April 2020.
- As per the report, the total military spending in 2019 represents an increase of 3.6 percent, compared to the spending in 2018.
- This is the largest annual growth in spending since 2010, as per the Stockholm-based think-tank.
- This spending also represent 2.2 percent of the global gross domestic product (GDP).
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Which country was the largest military spender in the year 2019, as per SIPRI?
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- United States, China, India, Russia and Saudi Arabia are the top five largest spenders in 2019 respectively.
- Collectively, they accounted for 62 percent of the total expenditure.
- Also, this is the first time that two Asian states have featured among the top three military spenders.
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- United States, China, India, Russia and Saudi Arabia are the top five largest spenders in 2019 respectively.
- Collectively, they accounted for 62 percent of the total expenditure.
- Also, this is the first time that two Asian states have featured among the top three military spenders.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
What is the rank of India in terms of military expenditure in the year 2019, based on the data of SIPRI?
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India’s military spending grew by 6.8 percent to USD 71.1 billion in 2019, to become third largest military spender in the world.
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India’s military spending grew by 6.8 percent to USD 71.1 billion in 2019, to become third largest military spender in the world.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
RBI has launched Special Liquidity Facility for Mutual Funds (SLF-MF) to ease liquidity pressure on Mutual Funds amid COVID-19. What is the total worth of SLF-MF?
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- The Reserve Bank of India has launched a Special Liquidity Facility for Mutual Funds (SLF-MF) of Rs. 50,000 crore. This has been done for easing liquidity pressures on Mutual Funds in wake of COVID-19.
- Under the SLF-MF, the RBI shall conduct repo operations at the fixed repo rate. The tenor will be 90 days.
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- The Reserve Bank of India has launched a Special Liquidity Facility for Mutual Funds (SLF-MF) of Rs. 50,000 crore. This has been done for easing liquidity pressures on Mutual Funds in wake of COVID-19.
- Under the SLF-MF, the RBI shall conduct repo operations at the fixed repo rate. The tenor will be 90 days.
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has slashed the GDP growth of India for 2020-21 to _______ percent
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India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has predicted India’s GDP growth rate for 2020-21 (FY21) at 1.9%. Earlier this was 3.6%.
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India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has predicted India’s GDP growth rate for 2020-21 (FY21) at 1.9%. Earlier this was 3.6%.
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
As per the latest data, the overall premium income from all Life insurance companies in India recorded a growth of ________ percent in 2019-20 as compared to the previous fiscal
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- Life insurance companies in India have registered a growth of 11.4% in premium income in FY20 with respect to the previous year.
- The collective premium income of all Life insurance companies in India was Rs 48.26 lakh crore during the fiscal ended March 2020. While the same was Rs 43.33 lakh crore during the fiscal year 2018-19.
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- Life insurance companies in India have registered a growth of 11.4% in premium income in FY20 with respect to the previous year.
- The collective premium income of all Life insurance companies in India was Rs 48.26 lakh crore during the fiscal ended March 2020. While the same was Rs 43.33 lakh crore during the fiscal year 2018-19.
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Sana Mir, who has recently announced her international retirement from cricket, played for which country?
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Former Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir has announced her retirement from international cricket on 25 April 2020, ending a 15 year long illustrious career.
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Former Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir has announced her retirement from international cricket on 25 April 2020, ending a 15 year long illustrious career.
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
Olympic Silver medallist Mathias Boe has recently announced his international retirement from which of these sports?
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Former doubles world number 1, Mathias Boe of Denmark, has announced retirement from international badminton at the age of 39, to end his 22 years of his illustrious career.
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Former doubles world number 1, Mathias Boe of Denmark, has announced retirement from international badminton at the age of 39, to end his 22 years of his illustrious career.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
James M. Beggs, who passed away recently was the former head of which of these organisations?
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Former NASA administrator, James M. Beggs, has passed away due to Congestive heart failure. He was 94.
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Former NASA administrator, James M. Beggs, has passed away due to Congestive heart failure. He was 94.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Renowned dramatist, screenwriter and lyricist, Bijay Mishra who died recently was from which film industry?
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- Eminent Odia dramatist, lyricist and screenwriter Bijay Mishra has passed away following a prolonged illness.
- He was 83.
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- Eminent Odia dramatist, lyricist and screenwriter Bijay Mishra has passed away following a prolonged illness.
- He was 83.
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an international occurrence taking place on______
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- Every year the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally, and raise awareness to ensure health and safety at workplace.
- The theme for 2020 is Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives.
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- Every year the International Labour Organization (ILO) celebrates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally, and raise awareness to ensure health and safety at workplace.
- The theme for 2020 is Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives.
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
Workers’ Memorial Dayis observed annually on which day?
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- The Workers’ Memorial Day, also known as International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers occurs every year on 28 April.
- The day has been organized worldwide by the trade union movement since 1996.
- Theme 2020: ‘Stop the Pandemic in the Workplace.’
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- The Workers’ Memorial Day, also known as International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers occurs every year on 28 April.
- The day has been organized worldwide by the trade union movement since 1996.
- Theme 2020: ‘Stop the Pandemic in the Workplace.’