Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 23rd May 2020

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Current Affairs Quiz – 23rd May 2020

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1. Which of the following state/UTs has issued new rules to provide domicile certificates to its residents?

A. Ladakh
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. Jammu and Kashmir
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: D. Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration issued rules to provide domicile certificates. The “J&K Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) rules 2020” has been provided through an amendment of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Decentralisation and Recruitment) Act, 2010. The rules have included extraordinary penalty of Rs 50,000 to the competitive authority in case the issuing of domicile certificate is delayed.

2. Who among the following has been appointed as the new Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank Group.

A. Gita Gopinath
B. Carmen Reinhart
C. David Malpass
D. Kristalina Georgieva
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Carmen Reinhart

Explanation: World Bank Group has appointed Carmen Reinhart as its new Vice President and Chief Economist. Her appointment will be effective from June 15, 2020. She was a Senior Policy Advisor and Deputy Director at the IMF and Vice President and Chief Economist of the investment bank Bear Stearns. Carmen Reinhart has been ranked among the top Economists worldwide based on publications and scholarly citations. She was also awarded the King Juan Carlos Prize in Economics as well as NABE’s Adam Smith Award. She has been listed among Bloomberg Markets Most Influential 50 in Finance, Foreign Policy’s Top 100 Global Thinkers, and Thomson Reuters’ The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds.

3. Which of the following state launched “Didi Vehicle Service”?

A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: “Didi Vehicle Service” has been launched by the women of Rural Livelihood Mission in the tribal-dominated Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. Didi Vehicle Service has been launched for rural women for the safe delivery, hence proving to be a lifeline for pregnant rural women in tribal areas. The vehicle under the “Didi Vehicle Service” will also be available for other emergency services. The women of Rural Livelihood Mission are providing vehicle completely free under the “Didi Vehicle Service” which has been launched in 29 villages of 10 Gram Panchayats of Petlavad development block of Jhabua. The expenses of Didi vehicle service are borne by the women through the interest they are earning on their savings.

4. Name the Indian state where “Mee Annapurna” initiative has been launched by an IRDA licensed insurance intermediary “Integrated Risk Insurance”.

A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Maharashtra

Explanation:  the Department of Agriculture, Govt of Maharashtra announced a 3 year empanelment of insurance companies and intermediaries for implementation of crop insurance scheme, the Integrated Risk Insurance Brokers Limited(IRIBL), announced ‘Mee Annapurna’ for farmers welfare across Maharashtra. It is an initiative that integrates three critical aspects of livelihood and comprehensive engagement for farmers welfare across Maharashtra. It revolves around the three commandments – Expertise, Engagement and Entitlement.

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5. Who has been appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet as the Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

A. Ajay Tyagi
B. Shaji KV
C. P.V.S. Suryakumar
D. Govinda Rajulu Chintala
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Govinda Rajulu Chintala

Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has appointed Govinda Rajulu Chintala as the Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). He is presently serving as the Chief General Manager at NABARD and will remain on the post till his superannuation in July 2022. Presently, Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala is serving as the Chairman of NABARD.

The appointments committee of the union cabinet has also cleared the appointment of Shaji KV as the Deputy Managing Director at NABARD for a period of five years. He is currently serving as the General Manager at Canara Bank. P.V.S. Suryakumar is also appointed as Deputy Managing Director till his superannuation in July 2023. Along with the appointments, the tenure of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, secretary in the AYUSH ministry, has been extended on a contract basis for two years.

6. The United Nations observes International Tea Day every year on which date?

A. 22nd May
B. 21st May
C. 23rd May
D. 20th May
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. 21st May

Explanation: Every year, on May 21, the United Nations observes International Tea Day. The resolution to celebrate International Tea Day was adopted in 2019 by the United Nations food and Agriculture Organization. The International Tea Day is being celebrated since 2005 in major tea producing countries of the world namely Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kenya, Malaysia, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania. It aims to draw the attention of citizens, governments about the impact of global tea trade.

7. The National Anti-Terrorism Day (in India) is celebrated every year on which date-

A. 22nd May
B. 21st May
C. 23rd May
D. 20th May
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. 21st May

Explanation: National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May every year in India. The day aims to raise awareness about the anti-social act of terrorism and its impact on human suffering and lives. The day marks the death anniversary of the Former Prime Minister of India. The day also aims to spread the message of peace and humanity and to promote unity among people. The seventh Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on 21 May 1991. He was killed in Tamil Nadu in a campaign by the terrorist. Following this tragedy, under the V.P. Singh government, the Centre has decided to observe 21 May as Anti Terrorism Day.

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8. Who has been appointed as the President of Indian Steel Association (ISA)?

A. Vipin Sondhi
B. Vipin Sondhi
C. TV Narendran
D. Dilip Oommen
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Dilip Oommen

Explanation: Indian Steel Association (ISA) has appointed Dilip Oommen as its new President. He is presently the CEO of Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India. He was unanimously appointed as President for the next two years. He will replace Tata Steel CEO TV Narendran, who stepped down as President on May 1. Oommen is a veteran of the steel industry with more than 37 years of experience and an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-K).

9. Recently, The Union Cabinet has extended Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) till which year?

A. 2022
B. 2024
C. 2021
D. 2023
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. 2023

Explanation:  The Union Cabinet has extended the PMVVY or Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana, till March 31, 2023. It is a social security scheme for senior citizens for those who are above 60. The government has fixed its annual rate of return at 7.4% for financial year 2020-21. Now, Senior citizens will have time till March 31, 2023 to invest in Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana which provides higher return than any bank.

10. The World Metrology Day is observed globally every year on which date-

A. 22nd May
B. 21st May
C. 23rd May
D. 20th May
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. 20th May

Explanation: World Metrology Day is observed globally on 20th May every year to create awareness about metrology and its advancement in the respective field.

11. The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally every year on which date-

A. 20th May
B. 21st May
C. 23rd May
D. 22nd May
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: B. 21st May

Explanation: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally on 21 May every year to deepen the understanding of the values of cultural diversity.

12. Which of  the following e-commerce major which has partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company to offer a digital motor insurance policy to its customers.

A. Flipkart
B. Snapdeal
C. Amazon
D. Paytm
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – A. Flipkart

Explanation: Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company have partnered to offer a digital motor insurance policy to customers of the e-commerce major. This partnership between the insurance company and an e-commerce major, will provide seamless, accessible as well as flexible insurance solution to the customers of Flipkart in order to safeguard their vehicles. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance also offers mobile insurance on Flipkart. Flipkart Consumers can subscribe to this motor-insurance policy using their Flipkart app.

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13. The International Tea Day is observed globally every year on which date-

A. 20th May
B. 21st May
C. 23rd May
D. 22nd May
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. 21st May

Explanation: International Tea Day is observed globally on May 21 every year to promote and foster collective actions to implement activities in favour of the sustainable production and consumption of tea.

14. Which of the following  Indian state/UT which has initiated measures under “Samagra Shiksha programme”?

A. Gujarat
B. Puducherry
C. Punjab
D. Jammu & Kashmir
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – D. Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation:  In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Union territory (UT) administration has initiated a slew of measures under “Samagra Shiksha programme” to facilitate students with complete access to education through technological interventions and other viable means in wake of COVID-19 lockdown.

15. Which of the following company has developed India’s 1st service robots named as “Sona 1.5 and Sona .5” to help health workers.

A. Quytech
B. Club first
C. Sigma Data
D. Dew Solutions
E. None of these

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Correct Answer – B. Club first

Explanation: Jaipur-based company ‘Club First’ has developed India’s first service robots named as “Sona 1.5 and Sona .5”to help health workers in conducting a thermal screening of the people amid COVID-19 crisis.The robot which is 95 per cent made in India is the first in the world to be based on spine technology.

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