Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 20th May 2020
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Current Affairs Quiz – 20th May 2020
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1. The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) reviewed the preparedness for the impending which of the following cyclone _____
A. Titli
B. Fani
C. Hudhud
D. Amphan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: D. Amphan
Explanation: Recently, the National Crisis Management Committee reviewed the preparedness for the impending cyclone Amphan. At the national level, Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) and National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) are the key committees involved in the top-level decision-making related to Disaster Management. Cyclone Amphan (pronounced as UM-PUN) is a tropical cyclone formed over Bay of Bengal that has intensified and likely to turn into a “super cyclonic storm (maximum wind speed is 120 knots)”. According to the India Meteorological Department forecast, it will make landfall as a very severe cyclone between the Sagar islands of West Bengal and the Hatiya islands of Bangladesh.
- It has been named by Thailand.
- Affected Regions: West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh.
- Amphan is the second pre-monsoon cyclone to form in the Bay of Bengal in two years. The first one was Cyclone Fani.
2. Which of the following e-Commerce company has partnered with Vishal Mega Mart to deliver essentials at home?
A. IndiaMart
B. Flipkart
C. Snapdeal
D. Amazon
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Flipkart
Explanation: Homegrown etailer Flipkart has announced a partnership with retail store chain Vishal Mega Mart for the home delivery of essential items through a safe supply chain in 26 cities. A Vishal Mega Mart Essentials store has been created on the Flipkart platform. Consumers can order essential products from Vishal Mega Mart stores and get them delivered at their doorstep by Flipkart. Cities in the list include Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.
3. Recently, Who has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of TikTok mobile app?
A. Zhang Yiming
B. Ding Lei
C. Kevin Mayer
D. Daniel Zhang
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Kevin Mayer
Explanation: China’s ByteDance Technology Co has appointed Walt Disney Co’s top streaming executive, Kevin Mayer as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its popular video app TikTok. Mayer led the successful launch of the Disney streaming service in November but in February was passed over as Disney’s new chief executive. Mayer’s appointment will be effective June 1, when he will also become chief operating officer of ByteDance.
4. Who among the following authored the book titled “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City”?
A. Mo Yan
B. Gao Xingjian
C. Fang Fang
D. Hua Yu
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Fang Fang
Explanation: The book called “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City” authored by Chinese literary writer Fang Fang. This book is a compilation of online diary entries and social media posts that document 60 days of lockdown during COVID-19. The book was published by HarperNonFiction.
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5. The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed globally every year on which day-
A. 18th May
B. 17th May
C. 16th May
D. 15th May
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. 17th May
Explanation: World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated every year on May 17 to raise awareness about the importance of the internet and other means of information and communication in bringing the world closer.
Theme for the year 2020: “Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.
The theme highlights the ICT (information and communication technologies) advances for transition to smart and sustainable development. It will focus on specific ICT-enabled solutions and emerging trends for fostering economic, environmental and social sustainability.
6. The International Museum Day is celebrated every year on which day-
A. 19th May
B. 17th May
C. 18th May
D. 15th May
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 18th May
Explanation: International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18 May to raise awareness about the importance of Museums which are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding.
7. Recently, Which of the following online dashboard which has been developed by the National Disaster Management Authority to secure information regarding the movement of migrants.
A. National Migrant Tracing System
B. National Migrant Information System
C. National Migrant Pension System
D. National Migrant Transfer System
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. National Migrant Information System
Explanation: An online dashboard “National Migrant Information System (NMIS)” has been developed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The dashboard has been developed by NDMA to secure information regarding the movement of migrants and to facilitate the smooth movement of stranded persons across States. A central repository on migrant workers would be maintained by the dashboard NMIS. It will also support in speedy inter-State communication/co-ordination to facilitate the smooth movement of migrant workers to their native places. It also comprises of additional advantages such as contact tracing, which may be beneficial in the overall COVID-19 response work. With the help of the data integrated in the dashboard, the states will be able to visualize how many people are going out from where and how many are reaching their destination States.
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8. Which of the following scheme has been approved recently to offer private sector defence and aerospace companies affordable facilities?
A. Defence Testing Administration Scheme
B. Defence Testing Corporatisation Scheme
C. Defence Testing Privatization Scheme
D. Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
Explanation: A Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme has been approved to offer private sector defence and aerospace companies affordable facilities to test as well as validate the weaponry designed by them.
9. Government of India has decided to allocate an additional how much amount under MGNREGS, In the 5th tranche of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan”.
A. Rs 60,000 crore
B. Rs 40,000 crore
C. Rs 30,000 crore
D. Rs 20,000 crore
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Rs 40,000 crore
Explanation: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the details of the 5th tranche of Economic Relief Package for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” amid COVID-19 pandemic. This 5th tranche is the part of economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore has been announced with the prime objective of making India self-reliant. Allocation for MGNREGS:
- Government of India has decided to allocate an additional amount of Rs 40,000 crore under MGNREGS which will help in generating total work of nearly 300 crore person days.
- With this allocation, GoI will ensure to address the need for more work including returning migrant workers in Monsoon season as well.
- It will also led to the creation of larger number of durable and livelihood assets including water conservation assets.
- Hence it is expected to boost the rural economy through higher production.
10. World Hypertension Day is observed every year on which day-
A. 18th May
B. 19th May
C. 17th May
D. 16th May
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 17th May
Explanation: World Hypertension Day is observed globally on 17th May every year. The main aim of celebrates the day is to promote public awareness of increasing high blood pressure (BP) and to encourage citizens of all countries to prevent and control this silent killer. The day was celebrated for the 1st time in May 2005. World Hypertension Day (WHD) is an initiative of the World Hypertension League (WHL), an affiliated section of the International Society of Hypertension. The theme for World Hypertension Day 2020: Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer. The theme focuses on increasing high blood pressure (BP) awareness in all populations around the world. The WHL has announced that it will postpone the celebration of World Hypertension Day (WHD) 2020 until October 17, 2020, due to global COVID-19 pandemic.
- International Society of Hypertension President: Alta Schutte.
- International Society of Hypertension Established:
11. According to the Department of Agriculture, what is the total food grain production estimate of the country in 2019-20?
A. 291.10 million tonnes
B. 297.10 million tonnes
C. 295.67 million tonnes
D. 285.21 million tonnes
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. 295.67 million tonnes
Explanation: As per the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare’s 3rd Advance Estimates of production of major crops for 2019-20, the total foodgrain production in the country is estimated to achieve a record of all-time high 295.67 million tonnes in 2019-20 for the 4th consecutive year since 2016-17 crop year (July-June). This estimated output is up 3.67%(10.46 million tonnes) when compared to the previous record 285.21 million tonne during the 2018-19 crop year and has even crossed its target of 291.10 million tonne, which had been set before the beginning of the 2019-20 sowing season.
12. Recently, Government of India (GoI) has set a renewable energy installation target of _____ by 2022
A. 175 GW
B. 100 GW
C. 125 GW
D. 90 GW
E. Dividend
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Correct Answer – A. 175 GW
Explanation: The Government of India has set a target of installing of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the year 2022, which includes 100 GW from solar, 60 GW from wind, 10 GW from bio-power and 5 GW from small hydro-power.
13. Under, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, The central government has allocated ————— for development of marine and inland fisheries?
A. Rs 60,000 crore
B. Rs 20,000 crore
C. Rs 40,000 crore
D. Rs 30,000 crore
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Rs 20,000 crore
Explanation: The government has allocated Rs 20,000 crore for fishermen through the Pradhan Mantri MatsyaSampada Yojana (PMMSY) for development of marine and inland fisheries. Of this, Rs 11,000 crore will be allocated for activities in marine, inland fisheries and aquaculture while Rs 9,000 crore for developing infrastructure of fishing harbors, cold chains, markets, etc. The development will lead to additional Fish Production of 70 lakh tones over 5 years, and double the exports to Rs 1,00,000 crore. It also generates employment to over 55 lakh persons and doubles the exports to Rs 1,00,000 crore.
14. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs. 1500 crores for which of the following to ensure continuous credit flow to farmers, through state cooperative banks?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Haryana
C. Punjab
D. Maharashtra
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Punjab
Explanation: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 1,500 crores for Punjab to ensure continuous credit flow to farmers, through state cooperative banks, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the total amount Rs 1,000 crores is sanctioned to Punjab State Cooperative Bank and Rs 500 crores to Punjab Gramin Bank.
15. Name the Iran’s Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) governor who passed away recently.
A. Roknoddin Javadi
B. Manouchehr Mottaki
C. Morteza Rahmani Movahed
D. Hossein Kazempour Ardebili
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Hossein Kazempour Ardebili
Explanation: Iran’s representative at Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Hossein Kazempour Ardebili passed away. He had served as Iran’s OPEC governor for nearly 20 years. He had been Iran’s representative to OPEC since 2013, after previously holding the position from 1995 to 2008.

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