GK Current Affairs Quiz: November 29th-30th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 29th 30th November 2020

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Question 1:The Global Terrorism Index 2020 ranks India as _______ in the world on a list of countries most affected by terrorism in 2019 by Institute of Economic & Peace.
A. 9th
B. 8th
C. 10th
D. 7th

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

The Global Terrorism Index 2020 ranks India as 8th in the world on a list of countries most affected by terrorism in 2019 by Institute of Economic & Peace.

The top three most impacted countries by terrorism

1. Afghanistan

2. Iraq

3. Nigeria

Question 2: _________ has been celebrated as the ‘Indian Organ Donation Day’ in the country.
A. 26 November
B. 27 November
C. 28 November
D. 29 November

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

27 November has been celebrated as the ‘Indian Organ Donation Day’ in the country.

The year 2020 marks the 11th National Organ Donation Day. It is organised by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Question 3:International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on _______.
A. 26 November
B. 27 November
C. 28 November
D. 29 November

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on 29th November.

The significance to the Palestinian people, is based on the call by the United Nations General Assembly for an annual observance of the resolution on the partition of Palestine.

Question 4: The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is an annual event held ________.
A. November 30
B. November 29
C. November 28
D. November 27

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

The Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is an annual event held November 30.

It is as a “tribute to the victims of chemical warfare, as well as to reaffirm the commitment of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to the elimination of the threat of chemical weapons

Question 5:__________ has given its in-principle approval for the merger of Bharti AXA General Insurance with ICICI Lombard.
A. IRDAI
B. SEBI
C. PFRDA
D. CCI

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has given its in-principle approval for the merger of Bharti AXA General Insurance with ICICI Lombard.

IRDAI: Founded: 1999 || Headquarters: Hyderabad || Chairperson: Subhash Chandra Khuntia.

Question 6:_________ has launched the Securities Market Trainers (SMARTs) program which is an initiative aimed at enhancing investor education and awareness.
A. RBI
B. NABARD
C. SEBI
D. PFRDA

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

SEBI has launched the Securities Market Trainers (SMARTs) program which is an initiative aimed at enhancing investor education and awareness.

SEBI: Founded: 12 April 1992 || Headquarters: Mumbai || Chairperson:Ajay Tyagi

Question 7:_________ has launched an ‘SMS Pay’ on POS terminals to allow merchants to accept contactless and remote payments from their customers.
A. Kotak Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. YES Bank
D. ICICI Bank

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

YES Bank has launched an ‘SMS Pay’ on POS terminals to allow merchants to accept contactless and remote payments from their customers.

YES Bank: MD & CEO: Prashant Kumar || Founder: Rana Kapoor || Headquarters: Mumbai,

Question 8:Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor, ________ has released Panchayat Newsletter “Parivartan“- a first ever publication in five official languages of J&K.
A. Pankaj Sinha
B. Ramesh Sinha
C. Jayant Sinha
D. Manoj Sinha

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has released Panchayat Newsletter “Parivartan“- a first ever publication in five official languages of J&K.

J&K: Capitals: Jammu (Winter), Srinagar (Summer)

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