GK Current Affairs Quiz: October 27th-28th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 27th 28th October 2020

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Question 1:India has ranked _________ out of 138 in Global Mobile Internet Speed Ranking by Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
A. 131
B. 129
C. 112
D. 121

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

India has ranked 131 out of 138 in Global Mobile Internet Speed Ranking by Ookla Speedtest Global Index.

South Korea has topped the list.

In fixed line broadband Internet speeds, India is placed 70th out of 175 nations

Singapore has topped this index in fixed line broadband Internet speeds.

Question 2:____________ has secured first rank in disbursing loans under PM Swanidhi Scheme.
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Uttar Pradesh has secured first rank in disbursing loans under PM Swanidhi Scheme.

The scheme intends to facilitate collateral free working capital loans of up to INR10,000/- of one-year tenure, to approximately 50 lakh street vendors, to help resume their businesses in the urban areas, including surrounding peri-urban/rural areas.

Question 3:_________ is the best State in Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Index by the National Health Mission (NHM).
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Haryana
D. Karnataka

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Haryana is the best State in Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Index by the National Health Mission (NHM).

Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Having anemia can make you feel tired and weak.

Question 4:IIT Kharagpur in Partnership with __________ to develop India’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector.
A. IBM
B. TCS
C. Infosys
D. Cognizant

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

IIT Kharagpur in Partnership with TCS to develop India’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector.

It is for remotely controlled factory operations and real-time quality correction during industrial production.

TCS: CEO: Rajesh Gopinathan || Headquarters: Mumbai

Question 5:Who is the current chief Central Vigilance Commissioner?
A. Sanjay Kothari
B. Sanjay Mehta
C. Sanjay Tiwari
D. Sanjay Raut

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Sanjay Kothari is the current Chief Central Vigilance Commissioner of India. He took charge on 25 April 2020.

Question 6:The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed globally on 27 October by _________.
A. WEF
B. UNDP
C. UNICEF
D. UNESCO

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed globally on 27 October by UNESCO.

Aim: To raise awareness of the significance and preservation risks of recorded sound and audiovisual documents.

Theme: ‘Your Window to the World’.

Question 7:Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) has appointed ___________ as its Chairman.
A. Bimal Kawadia
B. Bimal Jalan
C. Bimal Julka
D. Bimal Tapovani

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) has appointed Bimal Julka as its Chairman.

Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) is to further strengthen the operating standards of the Indian fantasy sports industry.

Question 8:Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, ___________ has launched the ‘e-Dharti Geo Portal’.
A. Dharmendra Pradhan
B. Manjeev Singh Puri
C. R K Singh
D. Hardeep Singh Puri

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri has launched the ‘e-Dharti Geo Portal’.

Aim: To integrate legacy drawings such as maps and lease plans in the management information system and make its geographic information system (GIS)-enabled.

Daily Current Affairs: 27th 28th October