GK Current Affairs Quiz: July 8th-9th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 8th 9th July 2020

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Question 1:____________has been ranked no.1 in Men’s 52kg Weight Category by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
A. Amit Phangal
B. Shiva Thapa
C. Vikas Krishan Yadav
D. Manish Kaushik

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Amit Phangal has been ranked no.1 in Men’s 52kg Weight Category by the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Manju Rani has secured the second spot in the 48kg category.

BWF: Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland || President: GafurRakhimov

Question 2: ____________ has become India’s 66th chess Grandmaster as confirmed at the second council meet of International Chess Federation (FIDE).
A. G Satish
B. G Akash
C. G Ramesh
D. G Ratnesh

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

G Akash has become India’s 66th chess Grandmaster as confirmed at the second council meet of International Chess Federation (FIDE).

The Fédération Internationale des Échecs is an international organization based in Switzerland that connects the various national chess federations and acts as the governing body of international chess competition. It is usually referred to by its French acronym FIDE.

Question 3: India has been ranked __________ in Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2020 by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
A. 36th
B. 35th
C. 34th
D. 33rd

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

India has been ranked 34th in Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2020 by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).

It ranks on the basis of higher levels of transparency due to regulatory reforms, enhanced market data, and sustainability initiatives.

The Index is topped by United Kingdom.

Question 4: National Skill Development Corporation and ____________ have collaborated to train over 1 lakh youths in India through eSkill India portal of NSDC.
A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. Amazon
D. IBM

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

National Skill Development Corporation and Microsoft have collaborated to train over 1 lakh youths in India through eSkill India portal of NSDC.

National Skill Development Corporation: CEO: Manish Kumar || Headquarters location: New Delhi

Microsoft: CEO: Satya Nadella || Headquarters: Washington

Question 5:Bharat Dynamics Limited has signed a license agreement with ___________ for Akash Missile Weapon System.
A. DRDO
B. HAL
C. ISRO
D. BEL

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Bharat Dynamics Limited has signed a license agreement with DRDO for Akash Missile Weapon System.

Bharat Dynamics Limited is one of India’s manufacturers of ammunitions and missile systems. It was founded in 1970 in Hyderabad.

Question 6:Indian Railway in collaboration with ____________for Solar Power Generation.
A. IOCL
B. BDL
C. BHEL
D. HAL

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Indian Railway in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited for Solar Power Generation.

BHEL: Chairman & MD: Nalin Shinghal || BHEL founded: 1964 || Headquarters: New Delhi

Question 7:______________ has been appointed as 1st chairman of International Financial Services Center Authority.
A. Injeti Sharma
B. Injeti Sinha
C. Injeti Srinivas
D. Injeti Srivastava

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Injeti Srinivas has been appointed as 1st chairman of International Financial Services Center Authority.

International Financial Services Centres Authority to regulate all financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) with headquarters in Gandhinagar (Gujarat).

Question 8:Google has re-branded Social Network Google Plus as __________.
A. Google Waves
B. Google Flows
C. Google Motions
D. Google Currents

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Google has re-branded Social Network Google Plus as Google Currents.

Google Currents is to enhance communications within organisations and enterprises.

Question 9:Ola has entered into a strategic partnership with digital payments platform _________.
A. Amazon Pay
B. Freecharge
C. Swiggy Wallet
D. PhonePe

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Ola has entered into a strategic partnership with digital payments platform PhonePe.

Phonepe: CEO: Sameer Nigam || Headquarters location: Bengaluru

Ola: CEO: Bhavish Aggarwal || Headquarters location: Bengaluru

Question 10:____________ Payments Bank has launched ‘Bhavishya’ Savings Account for minors aged between 10-18 years.
A. Airtel
B. Fino
C. Jio
D. Indian Post

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Fino Payments Bank has launched ‘Bhavishya’ Savings Account for minors aged between 10-18 years.

Fino Payments Bank Limited: Headquarters: Mumbai || MD and CEO: Rishi Gupta

Question 11:___________ will provide USD 400 million to enhance support for rejuvenating River Ganga under National Ganga River Basin Project.
A. New Development Bank
B. Asian Development Bank
C. IMF
D. World Bank

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

World Bank will provide USD 400 million to enhance support for rejuvenating River Ganga under National Ganga River Basin Project.

World Bank: Headquarters: Washington || President: David Malpass

Question 12:USA has sent an official letter notifying the United Nations that it is leaving the ______________.
A. UNESCO
B. WHO
C. UNICEF
D. IMF

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

USA has sent an official letter notifying the United Nations that it is leaving the World Health Organization.

WHO: Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland || Director-General: Tedros Adhanom

Question 13:_____________ has drafted an 11-member expert committee to study impact of Covid-19 on human rights.
A. Niti Aayog
B. Central Vigilance Commission
C. National Human Rights Commission
D. National Commission for Women

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

National Human Rights Commission has drafted an 11-member expert committee to study impact of Covid-19 on human rights.

The Panel will be headed by Dr K S Reddy, president of Public Health Foundation of India.

National Human Rights Commission: Headquarters: New Delhi || Justice H. L. Dattu, Chairman

Question 14:Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary of ________ will get National Park status.
A. Tripura
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Manipur

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary of Assam will get National Park status.

Assam: CM: Sarbananda Sonowa Governor: Jagdish Mukhi

Question 15:___________ has become the first state in India with 100% households LPG Gas Connections.
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Himachal Pradesh