GK Current Affairs Quiz: June 17th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 17th June 2020

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Question 1:The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance each ____________.
A. June 17
B. June 16
C. June 18
D. June 19

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance each June 17.

Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought.

Theme: ‘Food. Feed. Fibre’

Question 2:Devendra Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new Director on the Board of Directors of ____________.
A. NABARD
B. SIDBI
C. RBI
D. SBI

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Devendra Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new Director on the Board of Directors of SIDBI.

SIDBI: Headquarters : Lucknow || Founded: 2 April 1990 || Mohammad Mustafa: Chairman and Managing Director

Question 3:What is the Capital of Belgium?
A. Amsterdam
B. Bruges
C. Brussels
D. Antwerp

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Belgium: Capital: Brussels || Currency: Euro || Prime minister: Sophie Wilmès

Question 4:_____________ has approved $750 million loan for India’s COVID-19 response.
A. ADB
B. AIIB
C. NDB
D. IMF

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved $750 million loan for India’s COVID-19 response.

Question 5:Where is the Headquarters of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?
A. Beijing
B. Shanghai
C. Singapore
D. Tokyo

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

AIIB: Headquarters: Beijing, China || President: JinLiqun

Question 6:Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister _____________- has launched the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX).
A. Sachin Sanghi
B. Narendra Tomar
C. Dharmendra Pradhan
D. Ram Vilas Paswan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX).

The first nationwide online delivery-based gas trading platform.

Question 7:___________ Ergo has launched India’s first Drone Insurance Cover.
A. ICICI
B. Kotak
C. HDFC
D. Axis

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

HDFC Ergo has launched India’s first Drone Insurance Cover.

HDFC ERGO: Headquarters: Mumbai || CEO: Ritesh Kumar

Question 8:___________ Payments Bank has launched ‘Suraksha Salary Account’ for MSMEs.
A. Indian Post
B. Fino
C. Jio
D. Airtel

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Airtel Payments Bank has launched ‘Suraksha Salary Account’ for MSMEs.

Airtel Payments Bank: Headquarters: New Delhi || MD and CEO: Anubrata Biswas.

Question 9:____________ has launched a Multi Location Claim Settlement facility.
A. CBDT
B. CBIC
C. ESIC
D. EPFO

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a Multi Location Claim Settlement facility.

It will cover claims such as provident fund, pension, partial withdrawal and claims and transfer claims.

EPFO is an organization tasked to assist the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund a statutory body formed by the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 and is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.

Daily Current Affairs: 17th June