GK Current Affairs Quiz: August 9th-10th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 9th 10th August 2020

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Question 1:India will participate in Exercise Kavkaz 2020 to be held in _____________.
A. Russia
B. Japan
C. France
D. UAE

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

India will participate in Exercise Kavkaz 2020 to be held in Astrakhan, Russia.

Russia: President: Vladimir Putin || Capital: Moscow || Population: 14.45 crores (2018) World Bank || Prime minister: Mikhail Mishustin || Currency: Russian Rouble

Question 2:Australia will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ________.
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

India will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.

Australia will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.

Question 3: World Biofuel Day is observed every year on __________.
A. 12th August
B. 11th August
C. 10th August
D. 9th August

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

World Biofuel Day is observed every year on 10th August.

Aim: To aware about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

Question 4: The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on ____________ each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population.
A. 12th August
B. 11th August
C. 10th August
D. 9th August

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population.

This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection.

Question 5:IPS officer P S Ranipse has been appointed as Inspector General of ____________.
A. CRPF
B. CISF
C. ITBP
D. BSF

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

IPS officer P S Ranipse has been appointed as Inspector General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

CRPF: Headquarters: New Delhi || The motto of CRPF: Service and Loyalty || CRPF founded: 27 July 1939.

Question 6: Equitas Small Finance Bank has been appointed as official retail banking partner for ___________.
A. Mumbai Indians
B. Royal Challengers Bangalore
C. Chennai Super Kings
D. Kolkata Knight Riders

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Equitas Small Finance Bank has been appointed as official retail banking partner for Chennai Super Kings

Equitas Small Finance Bank: MD and CEO: Vasudevan P N || Headquarters: Chennai

Question 7:Government of ______________ has tied-up with Google to start virtual classes for the students in the state.
A. Delhi
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Tamil Nadu