GK Current Affairs Quiz: August 11th-12th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 11th 12th August 2020

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Question 1:Government of Uttar Pradesh has tied-up with ___________ under One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme.
A. Flipkart
B. Amazon
C. Snapdeal
D. PayTm Mall

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Government of Uttar Pradesh has tied-up with Flipkart under One District, One Product (ODOP) scheme.

Aim: To bring the artisans, weavers and craftsmen under the ODOP scheme.

Question 2:____________ became the first state in the country where the two of its coastal villages have been recognised as being ‘Tsunami Ready’ by UNESCO.
A. Jharkhand
B. Odisha
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Odisha became the first state in the country where the two of its coastal villages have been recognised as being ‘Tsunami Ready’ by UNESCO.

India also becomes first in the Indian Ocean region to achieve the honour from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.

Venkatraipur (Boxipalli) village

Noliasahi village

Question 3: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has launched National Portal on Human-___________ conflict called ‘SURAKHSYA’.
A. Tiger
B. Lion
C. Elephant
D. Deer

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has launched National Portal on Human-Elephant conflict called ‘SURAKHSYA’.

It is launched on World Elephant Day (12th August).

Question 4:____________ Government has launched the ‘Indira Van Mitan’ Yojana.
A. Karnataka
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Maharashtra
D. Odisha

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Chhattisgarh Government has launched the ‘Indira Van Mitan’ Yojana.

Aim: To make the forest dwellers of the state self reliant

Chhattisgarh: Chief Minister: Bhupesh Baghel || Governor: Anusuiya Uikey.

Question 5: A state of Environmental Emergency has been declared by ____________ because a Japanese bulk carrier ‘MV Wakashio’ ran aground on a reef in Mauritius and began leaking oil into the ocean.
A. Mauritius
B. Seychelles
C. Maldives
D. Mauritania

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

A state of Environmental Emergency has been declared by Mauritius because a Japanese bulk carrier ‘MV Wakashio’ ran aground on a reef in Mauritius and began leaking oil into the ocean.

Mauritius: Prime Minister: Pravind Jugnauth || President: Prithvirajsing Roopun.

Question 6:Central Depository Services Ltd has received approval for local Authentication User Agency (AUA)/e-KYC User Agency (KUA) from __________.
A. IBA
B. RBI
C. UIDAI
D. IDRBT

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Central Depository Services Ltd has received approval for local Authentication User Agency (AUA)/e-KYC User Agency (KUA) from UIDAI.

Central Depository Services: Headquarters: Mumbai || Managing Director & CEO: Nehal Vora

Question 7:________ has launched India’s 1st Pocket Android POS Device.
A. Airtel Payment Bank
B. Amazon Pay
C. Paytm
D. Phone Pe

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Paytm has launched India’s 1st Pocket Android POS Device.

It is named as ‘Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS’.

Paytm founder: Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Question 8:Former __________ Chairman Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has been appointed as executive chairman of Capital India Finance.
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. SBI
D. NABARD

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Former NABARD Chairman Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has been appointed as executive chairman of Capital India Finance.

Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has served as the chairman of NABARD for over six years.

Question 9:World Elephant Day is an international annual event on __________.
A. August 15
B. August 14
C. August 13
D. August 12

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12.

It is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world’s elephants.

Question 10:International Youth Day is observed on __________ every year.
A. 11th August
B. 12th August
C. 13th August
D. 14th August

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

International Youth Day is observed on 12th August every year.

International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.

The first IYD was observed on 12 August, 2000.

Theme: ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’.

Question 11:The Red Bull racer ________ has won the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
A. Charles Leclerc
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Sebastian Vettel
D. Max Verstappen