Current Affairs Quiz – 31 October 2020

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1. When is the National Unity Day observed in India?
   A) 30 October
   B) 29 October
   C) 31 October
   D) 28 October
   
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   Option C
   Explanation: In India, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed every year on October 31 since 2014, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
2. Name the  first bank in India to go live on the new ‘Account Aggregator Framework’ of RBI?
   A) IndusInd Bank
   B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
   C) HDFC Bank
   D) ICICI Bank
   
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   Option A
   Explanation: IndusInd Bank has become the first bank in India to go live on the new ‘Account Aggregator Framework’ of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
3. The Secure Application for Internet (SAI) is a messaging app similar to Whatsapp. It has been launched by which organisation?
   A) Indian Railways
   B) Indian Army
   C) India Post
   D) Airport Authority of India
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The Indian Army has developed and launched an in-house messaging application called the ‘Secure Application for Internet (SAI)’, similar to commercially available messaging applications like WhatsApp, Telegram.
4. Recently PM Modi has inaugurated the ‘Arogya Van’ in which state of the country?
   A) Madhya Pradesh
   B) Assam
   C) Uttar Pradesh
   D) Gujarat
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Arogya Van’ in the Narmada district of Gujarat, during his two-day visit to the state on 30 and 31 October 2020.
5. When do we observe the World Cities Day?
   A) 30 October
   B) 29 October
   C) 31 October
   D) 28 October
   
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   Option C
   Explanation:The United Nations has designated October 31 as World Cities Day (WCD). World Cities Day 2020 is the 7th global celebration since the day was launched on 31 October 2014 in Shanghai, China.
6. Name the initiative launched by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways to ensure safety and security of women passengers during their train journeys.
   A) Meri Saheli
   B) Naari
   C) Sakhi
   D) Kusum Sewa
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The Indian Railways has introduced a new initiative called “Meri Saheli” to provide safety and security to women passengers during their train journeys. The Meri Saheli initiative has been launched by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways. 
7. How much amount has been approved by the government for the Phase II and Phase III of the dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP)?
   A) Rs 10,000 crore
   B) Rs 10,211 crore
   C) Rs 10,501 crore
   D) Rs 10,999 crore
   
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   Option B
   Explanation:The cabinet committee on economic affairs has approved Rs 10,211 crore under dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP) phase II and phase III.
8. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or the National Unity Day is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
   A) Subhas Chandra Bose
   B) Sarojini Naidu
   C) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
   D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
   
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   Option D
   Explanation:In India, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed every year on October 31 since 2014, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 2020 marks the 145th anniversary of the great leader. 
9. The  dam rehabilitation and improvement project (DRIP) is financially supported by World Bank as well as_____________
   A) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
   B) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
   C) World Economic Forum (WEF)
   D) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
   
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   Option A
   Explanation:The DRIP project is financially supported by the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). 
10. What is the theme of 2020 World Cities Day?
    A) Innovative Governance, Open Cities
    B) Changing the world: innovations and better life for future generations
    C) Valuing our communities and cities
    D) Building sustainable and resilient cities
    
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    Option C
    Explanation:The general theme of World Cities Day is Better City, Better Life. 2020 Theme of WCD is Valuing our communities and cities.

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