Current Affairs Quiz 8th-9th April 2020
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Question 1:Ministry of Human Resources Development and ___________ have launched a mega online challenge ‘SAMADHAN’.
A. AICTE
B. UGC
C. CBSE
D. ICSE
Answer and Explanation
Ministry of Human Resources Development and All India Council for Technical Education have launched a mega online challenge ‘SAMADHAN’. Aim: To test the ability of students to innovate.
Question 2:Ministry of Human Resource Development has designated ___________ as the sole National Academic Depository.
A. Umang App
B. DigiLocker
C. myAICTE Guide
D. UCG Help
Answer and Explanation
Ministry of Human Resource Development has designated DigiLocker as the sole National Academic Depository. It has also directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to implement NAD as a permanent scheme within DigiLocker.
Question 3:___________ Development Fund has allocated USD 5 million for COVID-19 projects in eight member countries.
A. SAARC
B. ASEAN
C. IMF
D. WEF
Answer and Explanation
SAARC Development Fund (SDF) has allocated USD 5 million for COVID-19 projects in eight member countries.
Question 4:___________ has announced $2.9 million aid to India to fight coronavirus.
A. USAID
B. ECB
C. British Wealth Fund
D. WHO
Answer and Explanation
USAID has announced $2.9 million aid to India to fight coronavirus.
Question 5:Punjab National Bank Housing Finance has signed a pact with ___________ International Cooperation Agency to raise 75 million dollars.
A. Japan
B. France
C. Russia
D. USA
Answer and Explanation
Punjab National Bank Housing Finance has signed a pact with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to raise 75 million dollars.
Question 6:__________ CEO Jack Dorsey has pledged $1 billion to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
A. Instagram
B. Facebook
C. Twitter
D. Snapchat
Answer and Explanation
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has pledged $1 billion to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
Question 7:Defence Research and Development Organisation and _____________ 3D have developed a full face shield for doctors and medical staff treating COVID-19 patients.
A. Cognizant
B. Infosys
C. Wipro
D. IBM
Answer and Explanation
Defence Research and Development Organisation and Wipro 3D have developed a full face shield for doctors and medical staff treating COVID-19 patients.
Question 8:NASA has unveiled its plans to setup the first human base camp ‘Artemis’ on Moon by year __________.
A. 2024
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2025
Answer and Explanation
NASA has unveiled its plans to setup the first human base camp ‘Artemis’ on Moon by year 2024.
Question 9:Britannia Industries has partnered with ___________ to deliver essential items.
A. Dunzo
B. Swiggy Go
C. Uber
D. Ola
Answer and Explanation
Britannia Industries has partnered with Dunzo to deliver essential items. Chairman of Britannia Industries: Nusli N Wadia.
Question 10:________________ Government has deployed India’s first automated COVID-19 Monitoring System App by Vera Smart Healthcare.
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Odisha
D. Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
Telangana Government has deployed India’s first automated COVID-19 Monitoring System App by Vera Smart Healthcare.