GK Current Affairs Quiz: July 12th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 12th July 2020

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Question 1:______________ has launched ‘Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping’ (ASEEM) portal.
A. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
B. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched ‘Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping’ (ASEEM) portal.

Aim: To help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Question 2:According to data from RBI, _____________ has topped market borrowings among States.
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

According to data from RBI, Tamil Nadu has topped market borrowings among States.

Tamil Nadu has done 17% of the borrowings done through the issue of bonds.

Question 3: Indian Space Research Organization will launch ____________’s Amazonia-1 satellite.
A. Peru
B. Argentina
C. Brazil
D. Chile

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Indian Space Research Organization will launch Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satellite which will help in monitoring and observing the deforestation of the Amazon region.

ISRO Director: K. Sivan || Headquarters: Bengaluru || Established: 1969.

Question 4: Flipkart has tied-up with _________ Govt to promote arts, crafts and handloom sector of he state.
A. Maharashtra
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Flipkart has tied-up with Karnataka Govt to promote arts, crafts and handloom sector of Karnataka.

Flipkart CEO: Kalyan Krishnamurthy || Head Office: Bengaluru.

Question 5:_______ Agency for International Development and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a partnership for clean energy development.
A. US
B. UK
C. Russia
D. Japan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

US Agency for International Development and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a partnership for clean energy development.

Ministers of State (I/C) for New and Renewable Energy: Raj Kumar Singh.

Question 6: Headquarters of International Olympic Committee in ____________ has been awarded the European 2020 US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership Award.
A. Geneva
B. Montreux
C. Lausanne
D. Vienna

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Headquarters of International Olympic Committee in Lausanne has been awarded the European 2020 US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership Award.

International Olympic Committee President: Thomas Bach.

Question 7:Gyanendro Ningombam has been named as the new President of ________ India replacing Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad.
A. Archery
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Badminton