GK Current Affairs Quiz: November 1st-2nd, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 1st 2nd November 2020

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Question 1:Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced _____________ as title sponsor of Women’s T20 Challenge 2020.
A. PayTm
B. Jio
C. CRED
D. Dream 11

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Jio as title sponsor of Women’s T20 Challenge 2020.

BCCI: President: Sourav Ganguly || Secretary: Jay Shah

Question 2:____________ writer Paul Zacharia has been awarded for Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2020.
A. Tamil
B. Malayalam
C. Telugu
D. Kannada

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Malayalam writer Paul Zacharia has been awarded for Ezhuthachan Puraskaram 2020.

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour that is given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi, Government of Kerala. The award is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, the father of the Malayalam language and consists of a cash prize of ₹5,00,000 and a citation. The prize money was enhanced by ₹50,000 in 2011.

Question 3:The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is a UN-recognized international day observed annually on _____________.
A. 1 November
B. 3 November
C. 2 November
D. 4 November

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is a UN-recognized international day observed annually on 2 November.

The day draws attention to the low global conviction rate for violent crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated at only one in every ten cases.

Question 4:World _________ Day is celebrated on November 1.
A. Vegan
B. Vegetarian
C. Milk
D. Millets

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1.

It is observed to motivate people to follow a vegan lifestyle, which is beneficial for animal welfare and the environment.

Question 5:The first woman pilot of Air India ____________ has been appointed as the CEO of Alliance Air.
A. Harpreet A De Singh
B. Harpreet A De Malhotra
C. Harpreet A De Mehta
D. Harpreet A De Kapoor

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

The first woman pilot of Air India Harpreet A De Singh has been appointed as the CEO of Alliance Air.

Alliance Air is an Indian regional airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India. It was founded in 1996 and mainly operates domestic routes as part of the government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme.

Question 6:PM Modi has inaugurated ‘Arogya Van’ in ___________, Narmada, Gujarat for spreading awareness on Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation.
A. Bhuleshwar
B. Bharuch
C. Kevadia
D. Tawatia

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

PM Modi has inaugurated ‘Arogya Van’ in Kevadia, Narmada, Gujarat for spreading awareness on Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation.

Question 7:UNESCO has alloted Panna Tiger Reserve of __________ in the ‘World Network of Biosphere Reserves’ list.
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

UNESCO has alloted Panna Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh in the ‘World Network of Biosphere Reserves’ list.

This is the 12th biosphere reserve from India to be included in the ‘World Network of Biosphere Reserves’.

Question 8:India’s first ‘Tyre Park’ to come up in ___________ Transport Corporation.
A. Delhi
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

India’s first ‘Tyre Park’ to come up in kolkata by West Bengal Transport Corporation.

West Bengal Governor: Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Question 9: PM Modi has launched India’s first seaplane service by ___________ in Gujarat
A. AirAsia
B. IndoGO
C. GoAir
D. SpiceJet

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

PM Modi has launched India’s first seaplane service by SpiceJet in Gujarat

It is between the Statue of Unity near Kevadiya in Narmada district and Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.

Question 10:Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways has launched ____________ initiative for security of women.
A. Meri Saheli
B. Pyari Saheli
C. Sakhi Saheli
D. Hamari Saheli

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways has launched ‘Meri Saheli’ initiative for security of women.

Vinod Kumar Yadav also known as V.K. Yadav is 1980 batch IRSEE officer and current Chairman of the Indian Railway Board.. In 2 September 2020 he was appointed as first CEO of Indian Railway.

Daily Current Affairs: 1st 2nd November