Current Affairs Quiz 8th 9th May 2020
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Question 1:Congress leader in Lok Sabha _______________ has been reappointed as chairperson of the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
A. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
B. Dilip Ghosh
C. SomenMitra
D. Shashi Tharoor
Answer and Explanation
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has been reappointed as chairperson of the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Question 2:United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has re-appointed Actress _____________ as its National Goodwill Ambassador for another two years.
A. Ameesha Patel
B. Dia Mirza
C. Esha Deol
D. Lara Dutta
Answer and Explanation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has re-appointed Actress Dia Mirza as its National Goodwill Ambassador for another two years. Dia Mirza is also a United Nations Sustainability Development Goals Advocate.
Question 3:_______________ Government has launched ‘AyushKavach-COVID’ App.
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
Answer and Explanation
Uttar Pradesh Government has launched ‘AyushKavach-COVID’ App. Aim: To help people get health remedies in the state.
Question 4:Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of ____________.
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Qatar
D. Oman
Answer and Explanation
Mustafa al-Kadhimi has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Iraq. Iraq : Capital- Baghdad || Currency- Iraqi dinar || President- Barham Salih.
Question 5: ________________ has become first state to provide Mid-Day Meal ration.
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer and Explanation
Madhya Pradesh has become first state to provide Mid-Day Meal ration. Governor of Madhya Pradesh: Lal Ji Tandon.
Question 6:The International Thalassaemia Day, celebrated annually on the _________ of May.
A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
Answer and Explanation
The International Thalassaemia Day, celebrated annually on the 8th of May. Theme: ‘The dawning of a new era for thalassaemia’.
Question 7:_______________ has been appointed as the Director General of Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
A. Sudhir Sinha
B. BN Nandha
C. DPS Negi
D. Santosh Gangwar
Answer and Explanation
DPS Negi has been appointed as the Director General of Labour Bureau in the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Ministry of Labour & Employment is one of the oldest and most important Ministries of the Government of India. Officeholder: Santosh Gangwar (MOS independent charge).
Question 8:Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will offer a __________ million loan to India to combat Covid-19.
A. $500
B. $600
C. $400
D. $300
Answer and Explanation
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will offer a $500 million loan to India to combat Covid-19. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: Headquarters: Beijing || President :JinLiqun
Question 9:______________ has launched ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan’ with Piramal Foundation.
A. NITI Aayog
B. Health & Family Welfare Ministry
C. Department of Science and Technology
D. Home Affairs Ministry
Answer and Explanation
NITI Aayog has launched ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan’ with Piramal Foundation. Aim: To protect senior citizens during COVID-19.
Question 10:Which of the following has topped in India with the highest Internet penetration in ‘Digital in India’ report by Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)?
A. Kerala
B. Delhi
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Answer and Explanation
Delhi has topped in India with the highest Internet penetration in ‘Digital in India’ report by Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
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