Current Affairs Quiz 7th-8th March 2020
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Question 1:According to the Minister of State for Defence, ShripadNaik, Government of India has decided to set up two Defence industrial corridors in the country, one in Uttar Pradesh and another in _____________.
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer and Explanation
According to the Minister of State for Defence, ShripadNaik, Government of India has decided to set up two Defence industrial corridors in the country, one in Uttar Pradesh and another in Tamil Nadu.
Question 2:________________ Pune will host the 108th Indian Science Congress in January 2021.
A. Savitribai Phule Pune University
B. Symbiosis International University Lavale
C. Bharati Vidyapeeth University
D. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
Answer and Explanation
Symbiosis International University’s Lavale campus Pune will host the 108th Indian Science Congress in January 2021.
Question 3:_______ is celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas in India.
A. 7th March
B. 8th March
C. 9th March
D. 10th March
Answer and Explanation
7th March is celebrated as Jan Aushadhi Diwas in India. Aim: To create awareness and providing thrust to the use of generic medicines.
Question 4:Irish architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara have been awarded the 2020 ________ Architecture Prize.
A. Pritzker
B. Fields Medal
C. Abel
D. Pulitzer
Answer and Explanation
Irish architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara have been awarded the 2020 Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Question 5:Uber sold its food delivery business in India to Zomato for _________.
A. dollar 206 million
B. dollar 225 million
C. dollar 210 million
D. dollar 219 million
Answer and Explanation
Uber sold its food delivery business in India to Zomato for dollar 206 million which includes the investment valued at dollar 171 million and the dollar 35 million of reimbursement of goods and services tax receivable from Zomato to Government of India.
Question 6:Sports brand ________ has signed Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new brand ambassador.
A. Adidas
B. Reebok
C. PUMA
D. Nike
Answer and Explanation
Sports brand PUMA has signed Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as its new brand ambassador.
Question 7:RBI Deputy Governor _____________ has decided to step down by March 31.
A. M K Jain
B. B P Kanungo
C. NS Vishwanathan
D. Michael Mohapatra
Answer and Explanation
RBI Deputy Governor NS Vishwanathan has decided to step down by March 31. Deputy Governors of RBI: B P Kanungo || Michael Mohapatra || M K Jain
Question 8:Mumbai is set to host the _______ International Olympic Committee’s session.
A. 2023
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025
Answer and Explanation
Mumbai is set to host the 2023 International Olympic Committee’s session.
Question 9: Defending champions Australia have won Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 defeating _________.
A. India
B. England
C. Pakistan
D. South Africa
Answer and Explanation
Defending champions Australia have won Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 defeating India.
Question 10:______________ Airport has been renamed as ChhatrapatiSambhajiMaharaj Airport.
A. Pune
B. Aurangabad
C. Nasik
D. Nagpur
Answer and Explanation
Aurangabad Airport has been renamed as ChhatrapatiSambhajiMaharaj Airport. Maharashtra: CM- Uddhav Thackeray || Governor- Bhagat Singh Koshyari
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