Current Affairs Quiz 14th-15th March 2020
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Question 1:Government of India has marked that masks and hand sanitisers have been brought under the Essential Commodities Act, ____________.
A. 1955
B. 1956
C. 1957
D. 1958
Answer and Explanation
Government of India has marked that masks and hand sanitisers have been brought under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Question 2: __________ Government has launched ‘Namaste over Handshake’ campaign to tackle spread of COVID-19.
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
Answer and Explanation
Karnataka Government has launched ‘Namaste over Handshake’ campaign to tackle spread of COVID-19.
Question 3:BSNL in partnership with __________ launched a UPI-based payment platform Bharat InstaPay.
A. SBI
B. BOB
C. HDFC
D. ICICI
Answer and Explanation
BSNL in partnership with SBI launched a UPI-based payment platform Bharat InstaPay. BSNL: CEO: Pravin Kumar Purwar || Headquarters: New Delhi
Question 4:Facebook India has launched its CSR initiative ___________ to promote women entrepreneurship.
A. Pragati
B. Prathana
C. Pramanikta
D. Pratyaksha
Answer and Explanation
Facebook India has launched its CSR initiative ‘Pragati’ to promote women entrepreneurship.
Question 5:Amitabh Bachchan has been signed as the brand ambassador of __________.
A. IDFC FIRST Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Kotak Bank
D. Bandhan Bank
Answer and Explanation
Amitabh Bachchan has been signed as the brand ambassador of IDFC FIRST Bank.
Question 6:Department of Posts, ____________ has launched India’s 1st digital parcel locker service.
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. New Delhi
Answer and Explanation
Department of Posts, Kolkata has launched India’s 1st digital parcel locker service. Customers will be able to collect their parcel from the post office according to their convenience.
Question 7:Indian Government has nominated ___________, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, as a Director on the Central Board of RBI.
A. Rajiv Kumar
B. Rajiv Guba
C. Debasish Panda
D. Ravish Sinha
Answer and Explanation
Indian Government has nominated Debasish Panda, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, as a Director on the Central Board of RBI.
Question 8:World Consumer Rights Day is observed on __________.
A. 15 March
B. 16 March
C. 14 March
D. 13 March
Answer and Explanation
World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March. Aim: To raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs.
Question 9: _____________ will team-up with dairy cooperatives in Jammu and Kashmir to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy products in the region.
A. Amul
B. Saras Milk
C. Mother Dairy
D. Sanchi Milk
Answer and Explanation
Amul will team-up with dairy cooperatives in Jammu and Kashmir to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy products in the region.
Question 10:India is ranked in ___________ place in the 4th iteration of the Inclusive Internet Index 2020.
A. 45th
B. 46th
C. 44th
D. 43rd
Answer and Explanation
India is ranked in 46th place in the 4th iteration of the Inclusive Internet Index 2020. Economist Intelligence Unit has released the 4th iteration of the Inclusive Internet Index 2020 among 100 countries.
Question 11:__________ has won their maiden Ranji Trophy title 2019-20.
A. Gujarat
B. Saurashtra
C. Vidarbha
D. Mumbai
Answer and Explanation
Saurashtra has won their maiden Ranji Trophy title 2019-20. The Ranji Trophy is a domestic first-class cricket championship played in India between multiple teams representing regional and state cricket associations.
Question 12:World Golf Hall of Fame will induct ___________ in the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021.
A. Brooks Koepka
B. Rory McIlroy
C. Phil Mickelson
D. Tiger Woods
Answer and Explanation
World Golf Hall of Fame will induct Tiger Woods in the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021.
Daily Current Affairs: 14th-15th March
