Current Affairs Quiz 1 May 2020
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Question 1:______________ Govt. has launched ‘Jeevan Amrit Yojana’ to boost the immune system of people.
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
Madhya Pradesh Govt. has launched ‘Jeevan Amrit Yojana’ to boost the immune system of people. The Government will freely distribute Ayurvedic ‘TrikutChurna’, prepared by the AYUSH Department of the state.
Question 2:____________ has been crowned Ligue 1 champions as season ended amid coronavirus crisis.
A. Olympique Lyonnais
B. Paris St Germain
C. Olympique de Marseille
D. Stade Rennais FC
Answer and Explanation
Paris St Germain has been crowned Ligue 1 champions as season ended amid coronavirus crisis. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, commonly referred to as Paris Saint-Germain, Paris SG, or simply Paris or PSG, is a French professional football club based in Paris. Founded in 1970, the club has traditionally worn red, blue and white kits.
Question 3:US Navy will host world’s largest maritime exercises ‘Exercise RIMPAC’ in _____________.
A. Hawaii
B. Alaska
C. Bora Bora
D. Honolulu
Answer and Explanation
US Navy will host world’s largest maritime exercises ‘Exercise RIMPAC’ in Hawaii. RIMPAC, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise, is the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. RIMPAC is held biennially even-numbered years from Honolulu, Hawaii.
Question 4:India has been ranked at ___________ position among 117 countries in terms of budget transparency and accountability under Open Budget Survey Index by International Budget Partnership (IBP).
A. 53rd
B. 54th
C. 55th
D. 56th
Answer and Explanation
India has been ranked at 53rd position among 117 countries in terms of budget transparency and accountability under Open Budget Survey Index by International Budget Partnership (IBP).
Question 5:International Workers’ Day, also known as Workers’ Day or Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day is observed on _____________.
A. 1 May
B. 2 May
C. 3 May
D. 4 May
Answer and Explanation
International Workers’ Day, also known as Workers’ Day or Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day is observed on 1 May.
Question 6:Former ___________ CEO, Shikha Sharma has been named advisor to Google Pay India.
A. HDFC Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. SBI
Answer and Explanation
Former Axis Bank CEO, Shikha Sharma has been named advisor to Google Pay India.
Question 7:TS Tirumurti has been appointed as the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations replacing ______________.
A. Raveesh Kumar
B. Vikas Swarup
C. Sayyad Akbaruddin
D. Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Answer and Explanation
TS Tirumurti has been appointed as the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations replacing Sayyad Akbaruddin.
Question 8:Rs 10,000 crore to _______________ to enable it to infuse liquidity into the housing sector through Housing Finance companies (HFCs).
A. NHB
B. RBI
C. SEBI
D. NABARD
Answer and Explanation
Rs 10,000 crore to National Housing Bank (NHB) to enable it to infuse liquidity into the housing sector through Housing Finance companies (HFCs). National Housing Bank: Founded: 9 July 1988 || Headquarters: New Delhi || Managing Director: Sarada Kumar Hota
Question 9:__________ has approved USD 400 million to enhance India’s coastal resources which will cover eight coastal States.
A. WB
B. IMF
C. ADB
D. AIIB
Answer and Explanation
World Bank has approved USD 400 million to enhance India’s coastal resources which will cover eight coastal States. World Bank: Headquarters: Washington || President: David Malpass || Anshula Kant :MD and CFO
Question 10:Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 346 million loan to _____________ for power sector.
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
Answer and Explanation
Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 346 million loan to Maharashtra for power sector. ADB: Headquarters: Mandaluyong, Philippines || President: Masatsugu Asakawa || Membership: 68 countries || Founded: 19 December 1966
