Current Affairs Quiz 5th May 2020
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Question 1:_____________ Sandeep Kumari has been banned by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing in Doping Test.
A. Discus thrower
B. Sprinter
C. Table Tennis Player
D. Middle Distance Runner
Answer and Explanation
Discus thrower Sandeep Kumari has been banned by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing in Doping Test.
Question 2: News agency ________________ photographers Dar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography for their “striking images of life” in Jammu and Kashmir.
A. ProPublica
B. Associated Press
C. Asian News International
D. Al Jazeera
Answer and Explanation
News agency Associated Press’ photographers Dar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography for their “striking images of life” in Jammu and Kashmir.
Question 3:World Asthma Day is observed on the first ___________ of May every year by the Global Initiative for Asthma.
A. Tuesday
B. Thursday
C. Monday
D. Sunday
Answer and Explanation
World Asthma Day is observed on the first Tuesday of May every year by the Global Initiative for Asthma. Theme: ‘Enough Asthma Death’
Question 4:Indian American Ashok Michael Pinto has been appointed as the US representative to _________________.
A. International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
B. International Finance Corporation
C. Food and Agriculture Organization
D. United Nations Office for Project Services
Answer and Explanation
Indian American Ashok Michael Pinto has been appointed as the US representative to International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
Question 5:Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has launched ____________ which is a multimedia guide on the Covid-19 disease.
A. COVID Katha
B. Kahani COVID Ki
C. COVID Says
D. COVID kiKahani
Answer and Explanation
Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has launched ‘COVID Katha’ which is a multimedia guide on the Covid-19 disease.
Question 6:_____________ has released a song titled #HumHaarNahiMaanenge and pledged to contribute of Rs 500 each time the song is shared via social media towards the PM-CARES Fund.
A. Axis Bank
B. ICICI bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. Kotak Bank
Answer and Explanation
HDFC Bank has released a song titled #HumHaarNahiMaanenge and pledged to contribute of Rs 500 each time the song is shared via social media towards the PM-CARES Fund. HDFC Bank: HQ: Mumbai || Managing Director of HDFC Bank: Aditya Puri.
Question 7:_______________ saffron has received the ‘Geographical Indication’ Tag from the Geographical Indications Registry.
A. Sikkim
B. Himachal
C. Kashmir
D. Ladakh
Answer and Explanation
Kashmir saffron has received the ‘Geographical Indication’ Tag from the Geographical Indications Registry. Kashmir is known for its high-quality saffron, a spice derived from the crocus flower. Pampore is often called Kashmir’s saffron town.
Question 8: Where is the Headquarter of World Anti-Doping Agency?
A. Quebec
B. Montreal
C. Toronto
D. Vancouver
Answer and Explanation
WADA: Headquarters– Montreal, Canada. || President– WitoldBańka.
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