GK Current Affairs Quiz: September 7th-8th, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz 7th 8th September 2020

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Question 1:J&K Lieutenant Governor, _____________ has launched the online portal ‘Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window’ (SPARROW) for Administrative Service Officers.
A. Jayant Sinha
B. Manoj Sinha
C. Vinod Sinha
D. Ramesh Sinha

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has launched the online portal ‘Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window’ (SPARROW) for Administrative Service Officers.

Aim: Ensuring better monitoring and timely completion of performance appraisals of JKAS officers.

Question 2: ____________has acquired ‘Kaleidoscope Innovation’, a product design firm.
A. TCS
B. Infosys
C. Wipro
D. Cognizant

Answer and Explanation

Answer: B

Infosys has acquired ‘Kaleidoscope Innovation’, a product design firm.

Infosys: CEO: Salil Parekh || Infosys Headquarters: Bengaluru

Question 3: ______________Government has launched ‘I Rakhwali¡± App to ensure greenery and to protect the environment.
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Maharashtra

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

Punjab Government has launched ‘I Rakhwali¡± App to ensure greenery and to protect the environment

Punjab: Chief Minister: Capt. Amarinder Singh || Governor: V.P. Singh Badnore.

Question 4: ______________ MD and CEO, Kenichi Ayukawa has been elected as the new President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
A. Maruti Suzuki
B. Toyota
C. Hyundai
D. Honda

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO, Kenichi Ayukawa has been elected as the new President of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is a not for profit apex national body representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India.

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers: Founded: July 2012 || Headquarters: New Delhi.

Question 5:Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has appointed _____________ as its new President.
A. Vinkesh Gulati
B. Mukesh Gulati
C. Ratnesh Jamidar
D. Vinkesh Jamidar

Answer and Explanation

Answer: A

Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has appointed Vinkesh Gulati as its new President.

Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations: Founded: 1964 || Headquarters: New Delhi.

Question 6: _______________ was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO’s General conference.
A. 10 September
B. 9 September
C. 8 September
D. 7 September

Answer and Explanation

Answer: C

8 September was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO’s General conference.

It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries.

Theme: ‘Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond’.

Question 7:The very first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies will be held on _____________, 2020.
A. 10 September
B. 9 September
C. 8 September
D. 7 September.

Answer and Explanation

Answer: D

The very first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies will be held on September 7th, 2020.

The Day aims to: Raise public awareness at all levels¡ªindividual, community, corporate and government¡ªthat clean air is important for health, productivity, the economy and the environment.

Question 8:Which of the following is the winner of Italian Grand Prix?
A. Valtteri Bottas
B. Lewis Hamilton
C. Carlos Sainz Jr
D. Pierre Gasly