GK Current Affairs Quiz: August 1st-2nd, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 1st 2nd August 2020

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Question 1:Atal Innovation Mission has launched ‘AIM-iCREST’ in partnership with _____________and Wadhwani Foundation.
A. Jeff Bezos Foundation
B. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
C. Relaince Foundation
D. Azim Premji Foundation

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Atal Innovation Mission has launched ‘AIM-iCREST’ in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation.

NITI Aayog: CEO– Amitabh Kant || Headquarters– New Delhi

Question 2:_________ chaired he 6th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting.
A. South Africa
B. Russia
C. China
D. Brazil

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Russia chaired he 6th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar represented India in the BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meet.

Question 3: Reliance Power and ____________ energy major JERA have signed an agreement for Meghnaghat Power Plant in Bangladesh.
A. Korean
B. Russian
C. Japanese
D. American

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Reliance Power and Japanese energy major JERA have signed an agreement for Meghnaghat Power Plant in Bangladesh.

Chairman of Reliance Power: Anil Ambani.

Bangladesh: Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina || Capital: Dhaka || Currency: Taka.

Question 4:Small Industries Development Bank of India and __________ has launched ‘MSMESaksham’ Portal.
A. TransUnion CIBIL
B. ICRA
C. CRISIL
D. CARE Ratings

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Small Industries Development Bank of India and TransUnion CIBIL has launched ‘MSMESaksham’ Portal.

A comprehensive financial education and knowledge platform for MSMEs.

It will support them in managing their credit obligations.

Question 5:Where is the Headquarter of Small industrial Development Bank of India?
A. Lucknow
B. Mumbai
C. Jaipur
D. Kolkata

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Small industrial Development Bank of India is a development financial institution in India, headquartered at Lucknow and having its offices all over the country.

Headquarters location: Lucknow || Founded: 2 April 1990 || Agency executive: : Mohammad Mustafa, (Chairman and Managing Director);

Question 6:___________ has launched Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission with United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.
A. ESA
B. SpaceX
C. NASA
D. Roscosmos

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

NASA has launched Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission with United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Jim Bridenstine.

Question 7:SN Rajeswari has been appointed as Chairman & Managing Director of __________.
A. New India Assurance
B. United India Insurance
C. Oriental Insurance Company Limited
D. Life Insurance Corporation

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

SN Rajeswari has been appointed as Chairman & Managing Director of Oriental Insurance Company Limited.

Oriental Insurance Company Limited: Headquarters: New Delhi

Question 8:SKOCH Gold Award has been awarded to the Ministry of __________.
A. Internal Affairs
B. External Affairs
C. Home Affairs
D. Tribal Affairs

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

SKOCH Gold Award has been awarded to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

It is given for its Empowerment of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes project.

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs: Arjun Munda.

Question 9:The Public Grievance System at the _________ Chief Minister’s Office has been conferred with the Digital India Platinum Award by Skoch Foundation.
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. West Bengal