Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 24th June 2020

Correct Answer: C. Prakash Javadekar

Explanation: Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar inaugurated the Virtual India Pavilion at Cannes Film Market 2020, commencing India’s participation at Cannes Film Festival. During the e-inauguration, the minister invited international film fraternity to come as well as shoot in India, and sell in the international market. This year, India has sent two films for screening during the festival, namely: MaiGhat: Crime No 103/200 (Marathi) and Hellaro (Gujarati). The Indian Pavilion at Cannes will enable the Indian film makers and delegates to interact with the international community, and make them experience the colour, flavor and aroma of Indian cinema. It will also enable international film makers to explore the opportunities of working with Indian film makers and to shoot within Incredible India.

Correct Answer – A. YES Bank

Explanation: Yes Bank Limited, an Indian public bank, has joined hands with Delhi-based fintech startup Affordplan, to launch co-branded healthcare card called ‘Swasth Card’ under Swasth program with the aim to enable families plan and manage their finances for their healthcare needs.

About Yes Bank Limited:

• Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
• MD & CEO– Prashant Kumar
• Tagline– Experience our Expertise.

About Affordplan:

• Location– New Delhi
• CEO– Tejbir Singh

Correct Answer – C. Mark Calaway

Explanation: Wrestling legend and WWE whiz “The Undertaker” has announced his retirement from World Wrestling Entertainment. The Undertaker’s last match was against AJ Styles at WrestleMania 36. His real name is Mark Calaway. He conceived on March 24, 1965, in Texas, US. The Undertaker started his expert vocation in 1987. He made his WWE debut in 1990’s Survivor Series occasion and went on to become one of the most iconic stars of the WWE as his ‘The Deadman”. He enlisted consecutive 21 triumphs in WrestleMania.

Correct Answer – C. FICCI

Explanation:  The Minister of State for Shipping (Independent charge) and Chemicals & Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya has introduced India’s largest 1st Virtual Healthcare & Hygiene EXPO 2020. This Expo has been organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). This unique exhibition aims to give a boost to such health and hygiene endeavours. This is the first-ever largest virtual exhibition in India making a new beginning. This is the new norm, wherein a business will happen virtually as Digital India is now making a way forward.

Correct Answer – C. 23rd June

Explanation: International Widows Day is observed globally on 23rd June every year. The day is widely known to draw attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they have. Several women around the world after losing her life partner faces challenges and do long-term struggle for basic needs, their human right and dignity. The day is widely known to draw attention to the voices and experiences of widows and to galvanize the unique support that they have.  Several women around the world after losing her life partner faces challenges and do long-term struggle for basic needs, their human right and dignity.

Correct Answer – D. Amartya Kumar Sen

Explanation: Indian economist, philosopher and Nobel Laureate Amartya Kumar Sen (86) has been selected for 2020 Peace Prize by the Board of Trustees of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for his decades-long work around issues of global justice. He will be presented with the award by German Publishers’ and Booksellers’ Association, Borsenverein in a ceremony that will take place on October 18, 2020, in Paulskirche (Germany). Every year since 1950, the German Book Trade Peace Prize has been given.

Correct Answer – B. Coal India Limited

Explanation: Coal India Limited (CIL) has entered into the partnership with NITI Aayog’s flagship initiative Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), to actively support the latter’s key innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives across India. A Statement of Intent (SoI) between the CIL’s Director (Technical) Binay Dayal and AIM’s Mission Director R Ramanan, was signed and exchanged in a virtual e-summit for the same on June 19, 2020.

Correct Answer – C. Nirakar Pradhan

Explanation: Dr Nirakar Pradhan has appointed as new as the Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA) of its new India office. Pradhan has led teams at State Bank of India and Generali Group in India and Europe. PRMIA is a non-profit led by top professionals dedicated to promoting best practices in risk management. Its focus on training and certification has been recognised by the Government, Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and HSBC, among others.

Correct Answer – B. United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Explanation:  United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) partnered with Bharti Airtel’s Africa Arm to support the school children in the coronavirus affected areas and provide them access to remote learning and financial assistance to their families through mobile cash transfer.

Correct Answer – B. 190 crores

Explanation: Union Minister of State (MoS) of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh has sanctioned Rs.190 crore for augmentation of healthcare facility in the eight North Eastern (NE) States viz. of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura for developing infrastructure for management of infectious diseases.Ministry of DoNER has also given the NE States the option to send proposals for health related projects to be funded up to over Rs 500 crore from North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS).

Correct Answer – A. 15187.50 crore

Explanation: The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) has submitted its interim report for the period FY 2020-21 and the Government of India has accepted its recommendations in respect of the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). The commission has recommended the grant of Rs.60,750 cr for the period FY 2020-21 for RLBs which is the highest ever allocation made by the Finance Commission in any single year. On 17th June, 2020, Ministry of Finance released the first instalment of Rs.15187.50 crore, as grants-in-aid, in respect of 2.63 lakh RLBs located in 28 States of the country. NK Singh is the chairman of 15th finance commission.

Correct Answer – D. Rajasthan

Explanation: Rajasthan Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasara informed that Rajasthan government has signed a tripartite agreement with the Power Grid Corporation of India(POWERGRID) and the Educational Consultants India Limited(EdCIL). To set up smart classrooms in 100 schools with a cost of Rs 1.85 crore. E-content syllabus will be available for students from classes 1 to 12. In each school 4 teachers will be trained to teach in the smart classrooms.

Correct Answer – B. Army Man

Explanation:  Major General (Retd) Lachhman Singh Lehl passed away. He was one of India’s finest military brains and one of its last surviving officers to have taken part in both the 1948 and 1971 wars. He was commissioned in the Regiment of Artillery in 1943. He received the Vir Chakra, the third highest gallantry award in India for his role as a forward observer within the 50 Para Brigade.

Correct Answer – C. Cricket

Explanation: Former Left-arm spinner Rajinder Goel passed away. Goel played 157 first-class matches, most of them for Haryana, and finished with 750 wickets. Rajinder Goel holds the record for most wickets taken in Ranji Trophy history as he scalped 637 wickets which is 107 more than S Venkataraghavan who is second on the list. Goel made his debut within the 1957-58 season and went on to play domestic cricket until the age of 44. In 2017, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) honoured Rajinder Goel with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. Rajinder Goel went on to function the chairman of BCCI’s national junior selection committee and therefore the chairman of the Haryana selection committee.