Current Affairs Quiz 13 January 2020
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Question 1:____________ has released a report ‘National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI): 2019-2024’ under the aegis of Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee (FIAC).
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. Nabard
D. IRDAI
Answer and Explanation
RBI has released a report ‘National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI): 2019-2024’ under the aegis of Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee (FIAC).
Question 2: The 5th edition of ‘The Pulses Conclave 2020’ will be organized by India Pulses and Grains Association in _____________.
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer and Explanation
The 5th edition of ‘The Pulses Conclave 2020’ will be organized by India Pulses and Grains Association in Lonavala, Maharashtra.
Question 3:_____________ has launched myApps application to boost digital payments in India.
A. HDFC Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. ICICI Bank
D. Yes Bank
Answer and Explanation
HDFC Bank has launched myApps application to boost digital payments in India. At present HDFC Bank is offering four types of applications — mySociety, myClub, myPrayer and myCity.
Question 4:Government of India has set a deadline for completion of the world’s highest railway bridge – Chenab bridge by ___________.
A. 2021
B. 2022
C. 2023
D. 2024
Answer and Explanation
Government of India has set a deadline for completion of the world’s highest railway bridge – Chenab bridge by 2021.
Question 5:___________’s parliament has confirmed Pedro Sánchez as prime minister of the country.
A. Spain
B. France
C. Germany
D. Portugal
Answer and Explanation
Spain’s parliament has confirmed Pedro Sánchez as prime minister of the country.
Question 6:The 23rd edition of National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 was held in ____________.
A. New Delhi
B. Jaipur
C. Lucknow
D. Hyderabad
Answer and Explanation
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports KirenRijiju inaugurated the 23rd National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 in Lucknow.
Question 7:_____________ Port Trust was renamed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port on the occasion of its 150th years celebration.
A. Surat
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
Answer and Explanation
Kolkata Port Trust was renamed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port on the occasion of 150th years celebration of Kolkata Port Trust.
Question 8: ___________ Dharmendra Pradhan has launched mission PURVODAYA for the development of eastern India.
A. Union Minister of Steel
B. Union Minister of North Eastern Region
C. Union Minister of Coal
D. Union Minister of Heavy Industries
Answer and Explanation
Union Minister of Steel Dharmendra Pradhan has launched mission PURVODAYA for the development of eastern India through integrated steel hub in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Question 9:Indian pacer _________ will receive the BCCI’s prestigious Polly Umrigar Award
A. JaspritBumrah
B. Umesh Yadav
C. Mohammed Shami
D. Ishant Sharma
Answer and Explanation
Indian pacer JaspritBumrah will receive the BCCI’s prestigious Polly Umrigar Award
Question 10:M Nagaraj has been appointed the company’s Chairman and Managing Director of State-owned _________________.
A. NBCC (India) Limited
B. Housing and Urban Development Corporation
C. National Housing Bank
D. LIC Housing Finance
Answer and Explanation
M Nagaraj has been appointed the company’s Chairman and Managing Director of State-owned Housing and Urban Development Corporation. Headquarters: New Delhi || Founded: 25 April 1970
Daily Current Affairs: 13 January
