GK Current Affairs Quiz: June 5th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 5th June 2020

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Question 1:AFC has granted __________ the Rights to host AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 Finals.
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. China
D. Japan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

AFC has granted India the Rights to host AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 Finals.

Asian Football Confederation: Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia || President: Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa || General Secretary: Windsor John

Question 2:World Environment Day is celebrated on ___________ every year, and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
A. 4 June
B. 5 June
C. 6 June
D. 7 June

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year, and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Theme: ‘Celebrating Biodiversity’

Question 3:____________ has appointed ex-Google CFO as new board chairman.
A. Microsoft
B. Facebook
C. Twitter
D. Amazon

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Twitter has appointed ex-Google CFO as new board chairman.

Twitter: CEO: Jack Dorsey || Twitter formed: 21 March 2006 || Headquarters: San Francisco, California

Question 4: ________________ has become the new chairman of British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
A. Krisha Majumdar
B. Krishnendu Majumdar
C. Kiran Majumdar
D. Krishna Majumdar

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Krishnendu Majumdar has become the new chairman of British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).

The British Academy Film Awards or BAFTA Film Awards are presented in an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts to honour the best British and international contributions to film.

Question 5:Virendra Nath Datt has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of ____________.
A. National Fertilizers Limited
B. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Limited
C. Coromandel International
D. Chambal Fertilisers

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Virendra Nath Datt has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of National Fertilizers Limited.

National Fertilizers Limited: Headquarters: Noida || National Fertilizers Limited established: 1 September 1979.

Question 6:_____________ India has appointed former Miss World Manushi Chillar as brand ambassador.
A. Reebok
B. Puma
C. Adidas
D. FIla

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Adidas India has appointed former Miss World Manushi Chillar as brand ambassador.

Adidas : Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany || CEO: Kasper Rørsted

Question 7:______________ has launched PM SVANidhi scheme which is a Special Micro-Credit Facility Scheme.
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D. Ministry of Information Technology

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched PM SVANidhi scheme (PM Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme) which is a Special Micro-Credit Facility Scheme.

Street vendors will be provided affordable loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme.

Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs: Hardeep Singh Puri.

Question 8:Indian Energy Exchange has launched ______________.
A. Mode-Time Electricity Market
B. Mean Time Electricity Market
C. Gross Time Electricity Market
D. Real-Time Electricity Market