Current Affairs Quiz 26 January 2020
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Question 1:Brazilian President J. M. Bolsonaro has been invited as the Chief Guest on India’s __________ Republic Day celebrations
A. 71st
B. 70th
C. 75th
D. 73rd
Answer and Explanation
Brazilian President J. M. Bolsonaro has been invited as the Chief Guest on India’s 71st Republic Day celebrations
Question 2: The 44th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair has started with ____________ as the focal theme country.
A. Japan
B. Russia
C. China
D. South Korea
Answer and Explanation
The 44th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair has started with Russia as the focal theme country.
Question 3:National Girl Child Day is celebrated by India every year on __________.
A. 24th January
B. 25th January
C. 26th January
D. 27th January
Answer and Explanation
National Girl Child Day is celebrated by India every year on 24th January. Aim: To spread awareness about the rights of a girl child.
Question 4:Indian Navy has signed an MoU with the ______________ for sharing seabed sediments data, products and expertise regarding naval application in meteorology and oceanography
A. Geological Survey of India
B. Coastal Survey of India
C. Border Survey of India
D. Maritime Survey of India
Answer and Explanation
Indian Navy has signed an MoU with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for sharing seabed sediments data, products and expertise regarding naval application in meteorology and oceanography.
Question 5:Katerina Sakellaropoulou has been elected as the first female president of ____________.
A. Greece
B. Italy
C. Poland
D. Cyprus
Answer and Explanation
Katerina Sakellaropoulou has been elected as the first female president of Greece.
Question 6:India has been placed at _____________ position among 167 countries in the 12th edition of ‘Democracy Index 2019’ and was included in flawed democracy.
A. 59th
B. 55th
C. 51st
D. 53rd
Answer and Explanation
India has been placed at 51st position among 167 countries in the 12th edition of ‘Democracy Index 2019’ and was included in flawed democracy.
Question 7:RBI has increased the investment limit for Foreign Portfolio Investors from 20% to ___________ in Government and Corporate Bonds.
A. 27%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 23%
Answer and Explanation
RBI has increased the investment limit for Foreign Portfolio Investors from 20% to 30% in Government and Corporate Bonds.
Question 8:______________ has topped the medal tally of Khelo India Youth Games 2020 with 256 medals including 78 Golds.
A. Maharashtra
B. Haryana
C. Punjab
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
Maharashtra has topped the medal tally of Khelo India Youth Games 2020 with 256 medals including 78 Golds.
Question 9:ISRO will send robot _____________ in unmanned Gaganyaan spacecraft ahead of human spaceflight.
A. Vyomamitra
B. Vayumitra
C. Yuvamitra
D. Youthmitra
Answer and Explanation
ISRO will send robot ‘Vyomamitra’ in unmanned Gaganyaan spacecraft ahead of human spaceflight.
Question 10:The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed _______________ as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
A. 24th January
B. 25th January
C. 26th January
D. 27th January
Answer and Explanation
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
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