Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 25th November 2020

Correct Answer: A. North Police Station, Kohima

Explanation: The North Police Station in Kohima was awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management System. It is the first government agency of the state that has received such recognition. The ISO certificate helps to ensure that the police personnel routinely evaluates its working and implement remedial measures, as and when required. The entire process of certification was completed within 30 days and was initiated by the Kohima Police. The process involves an online application, documentation, upgrading the existing facilities, online auditing and other elements.

The North Police Station, Kohima, was established in 1993, as the first police station under the Naga Hills district by the British regime. The police station is situated in the heart of the state capital and is headed by an inspector rank officer-in-charge and 88 other ranks.

Correct Answer: B. USA

Explanation: The US and Taiwan signed a pact to establish annual economic talks for 5 years. The MOU was signed after an inaugural round of economic talks in Washington. US and Taiwan agreed that strategic cooperation on the semiconductor industry is a mutual priority, and will push for further collaboration in supply chains, science and technology, 5G and telecommunications security and global health.

Correct Answer – C. 77th

Explanation: India ranked 77th position in the global list that measured business bribery risks of 2020. North Korea, Turkmenistan, South Sudan, Venezuela and Eritrea were at highest risks and Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and New Zealand present the lowest.

Correct Answer – B. Rajasthan

Explanation:  Ashok Gehlot, CM of Rajasthan, inaugurated ‘Padharo Mhare Des’, a digital COVID relief concert series to support the folk artists of the state. This is a unique concept to support folk artists during the coronavirus crisis. Several renowned artists such as Manesha Ram and group – Meghvals of Jaisalmer, Dapu Khan Mirasi, among others are participating in the concert series.

Correct Answer – C. Canada

Explanation: Britain and Canada have signed a rollover trade deal to protect the flow of 27 billion dollar-worth of goods and services between them after Brexit. The agreement underpins 20 billion pounds worth of trade and locks in certainty for thousands of jobs. Britain is Canada’s fifth-largest trading partner after the United States, China, Mexico and Japan.

Correct Answer – C. 28

Explanation: The government has approved 28 Food Processing Projects worth over 320 crore rupees. These projects were approved under the scheme for Creation and Expansion of Food Processing and Preservation Capacities- CEFPPC in the Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) meeting. These projects spread over 10 states are likely to generate employment for nearly 10 thousand people.

Correct Answer – C. USD 50 million

Explanation: The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 50 million loan to improve operational efficiencies and resource planning and management in West Bengal. The loan will support the integration of financial and information system and the expansion of automation reforms in the operations of the state government, which are expected to strengthen the delivery of public services and create fiscal savings. The loan will be supplemented by a USD 350,000 technical assistance grant for capacity building, monitoring of IFMS (Integrated Financial Management System) reforms, and strengthening the integration of social and gender aspects in reform areas.

Correct Answer – D. Bhutan’s Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck

Explanation: In a first for the Himalayan Kingdom, and a rare honour in the sub-continent, Bhutan’s Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck has been awarded the United Nations Population Award in the individual category for 2020 for her work on sexual health and ending gender violence. The awardee in the organisational category is HelpAge India that works on elder care. Only two Indians have been awarded in the past four decades since the award was established in 1981: former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1983 and industrialist-philanthropist J.R.D.Tata in 1992.

Correct Answer – C. Singapore

Explanation:  The Indian and Singapore Navy are to hold maritime exercise SIMBEX-20 in the Andaman Sea between November 23, 2020 and November 25, 2020. The exercise is being conducted between the countries since 1994. The exercise aims to enhance mutual inter-operability between the countries. The Indian Navy ships to participate in the exercise are destroyer Rana along with Chetak helicopter, corvettes Kamorta and Karmuk. Also, submarine Sindhuraj and P81 reconnaissance aircrafts are to participate in the exercise.

Correct Answer – D. Thailand

Explanation: The trilateral Naval exercise, SITMEX-20 between India, Singapore and Thailand was held in the Andaman sea. The SITMEX-20 Naval exercise was scheduled in a “non-contact at sea only format” due to covid-19 restrictions. The main objective of the exercise is to increase the interoperability between the three navies. The main objective of the exercise is to increase the interoperability between the three navies. The exercise will also enhance multifaceted Maritime operations. Apart from SITMEX, India and Singapore held SIMBEX-20 separately in the Andaman sea.

Correct Answer – D. Hong Kong

Explanation: The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its biannual ‘Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL)’ report of the World’s Most Expensive Cities in 2020, based on their cost of living. Hong Kong (China), Paris (France) and Zurich (Switzerland) share the top spot as the most expensive cities in the list, which comprises of 133 cities. Damascus (Syria), Taskent (Uzbekistan), Lusaka (Zambia) ranked the last three spot as the most cheapest cities in the list, which comprises of 133 cities. The report took into account the price of 138 items, used in every day for survival, and the falling or rising value of that country’s currency due to Covid to rank the cities accordingly.

Correct Answer – D. Naseeruddin Shah

Explanation: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has been honoured with the 2020 Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar Puraskar at the annual Sangit Kala Kendra Awards. Alongside, two emerging stars, in the firmament of theatrics – Neel Choudhary and Irawati Karnik were awarded the Aditya Vikram Birla Kalakiran Puraskars. “Theatre” is the central theme, for this year’s awards. The Aditya Vikram Birla Kalashikhar and Kalakiran Puraskar awards were instituted in 1996 by the Sangeet Kala Kendra (SKK), which was founded in 1973 by Aditya Vikram Birla (former Chairman of Aditya Birla Group), to honor excellence in theatre and performing arts.

Correct Answer – C. Odisha

Explanation:  Department of Fisheries presents Fisheries Sector Awards for the first time on the occasion of the ‘World Fisheries Day’, to recognize their accomplishments in the field and their contribution to the growth of the sector. The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying awarded best performing States, Organisations, and Districts for 2019-20.

Top States

• Marine states – Odisha
• Inland states – Uttar Pradesh.
• Hilly and NE states – Assam.

Top Organisations

• Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd. (for Marine).
• Telangana State Fishermen Cooperative societies Federation Ltd (for Inland).
• Assam Apex Cooperative Fish Marketing and Processing Federation Ltd. (for Hilly region).

Top Districts

• Best Marine District – Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh.
• Best Inland District – Kalahandi, Odisha.
• Best Hilly and NE District – Nagaon, Assam.

Correct Answer – D. Acting

Explanation: Popular television actor Leena Acharya passed away on November 21, 2020, in Delhi. Leena was popular for her roles in shows namely Seth Ji, Aap Ke Aa Jane Se, Meri Hanikarak Biwi and several others. Leena also starred in the movie Hichki starring Rani Mukerji in the leading role.