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Current Affairs Quiz – 27th June 2020
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1.Which of the following company has signed agreement to acquire 49% stake in Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC)?
A. HP Power
B. Reliance Power
C. Adani Power
D. Indane Power
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: C. Adani Power
Explanation: Adani Power Ltd (APL) has signed an agreement to acquire the 49% of stake(a total of 89,30,237 equity shares) in Odisha Power Generation Corporation(OPGC) from the affiliates of the US-based global energy company, AES Corporation(AES) for USD 135 million (around Rs 1,019 crore). The remaining 51% stake in OPGC is held by the Government of Odisha.
2. The world’s first yoga university outside India “Vivekananda Yoga University (VaYU)” has been launched in-
A. Colombo
B. Paris
C. London
D. Los Angeles
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Los Angeles
Explanation: The world’s first Yoga University outside India was launched on 23rd June 2020 at United State’s Los Angeles city. The Yoga University has been named after Swami Vivekananda. The university will be known by the name- Vivekananda Yoga University. The University was launched as a part of the commemorations for the 6th International Yoga Day. The virtual launch event was organized at New York City’s Consulate General of India. V. Muraleedharan (Union Minister of State for External Affairs) and PP Chaudhary (Chairperson of the Standing Committee on External Affairs) jointly launched the Vivekananda Yoga University during the virtual event.
3. Name the two Indians who are among the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) ambassadors for 2020.
A. Preity Zinta and Anurag Kashyap
B. Abhinav Kashyap and Preity Zinta
C. Priyanka Chopra and Abhinav Kashyap
D. Priyanka Chopra and Anurag Kashyap
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Priyanka Chopra and Anurag Kashyap
Explanation: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap named among the 50 ambassadors at 45th edition Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2020. This year 45th edition Toronto International Film Festival is to be held virtually. The 45th edition of TIFF will take place from September 10-19. This is the 1st time TIFF will launch a digital platform for the festival, offering new opportunities to connect with audiences beyond Toronto. TIFF has partnered with Shift72 to develop this industry-leading online platform. The selection for 2020 comprises 50 new feature films, 5 programmes of short films, interactive talks, film cast reunions, and Q&As with cast and filmmakers.
4. The Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is observed globally on which day-
A. 25th June
B. 26th June
C. 27th June
D. 24th June
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 27th June
Explanation: Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is observed globally on 27th June every year since 2017. This day is observed by the United Nations to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable development and the global economy. Micro, small and Medium-sized businesses celebrate this day in recognition of their work in local and global economies. These enterprises, which generally employ fewer than 250 persons, are the backbone of most economies worldwide.
5. Name the NewZealand wicketkeeper-batswoman who has announced her retirement from International Cricket.
A. Amelia Kerr
B. Rachel Priest
C. Hannah Rowe
D. Georgia Guy
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Rachel Priest
Explanation: NewZealand wicketkeeper-batswoman Rachel Priest has announced her retirement from International Cricket. She has represented New Zealand in 87 One Day Internationals (ODIs) and 75 T20Is. She had a long career which spanned for 13 years. After her retirement, she has now signed up a contract with Cricket Tasmania to play in Australia Women’s National Cricket League and will represent Tasmanian Tigers for the 2020/21 season.
6. The Central TB Division of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released “India TB Report 2020”, What is the % increase in TB patients in 2019 when compared to 2018?
A. 11%
B. 13%
C. 14%
D. 10%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. 14%
Explanation: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s (MoHFW) Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and its Minister of State (MoS), Ashwini Kumar Choubey launched the Annual “India TB (Tuberculosis) Report 2020” through a virtual event which is released by Central TB Division (CTD), MoHFW. The salient feature of 2020 report is that for the first time CTD introduced a quarterly ranking on TB elimination efforts by all the states and UTs. In accordance with the report, there were around 24.04 lakh TB patients in 2019, a 14% increase in as compared to the year 2018. Gujarat is the best performing state (more than 50 lakh population) in controlling TB as per “India TB (Tuberculosis) Report 2020”?
7. Which of the following football club has won the English Premier League 2019-20?
A. Arsenal
B. Chelsea
C. Liverpool
D. Manchester City
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – C. Liverpool
Explanation: Liverpool clinched the 2019-20 English Premier League season with 7 games still left in the season. This is the first time that Liverpool has won the English Premier League title. As of 26th June 2020, Liverpool by winning 28 of their 31 games in the season has accumulated 86 points. Manchester City with 63 points in 31 games is at the second place of the standing table. With 7 games remaining in the season, 3 points are being awarded for winning a game, if Liverpool loses their remaining 7 games as well then also Manchester City can finish the 2019-20 season with a maximum of 84 points.
8. Name of the organization which has partnered with International Transport Forum of OECD to launch decarbonizing transport project in India?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Finance Commission
D. National Development Council
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. NITI Aayog
Explanation: The NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and the International Transport Forum(ITF) of OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) launched the ‘Decarbonizing Transport in Engineering Economies’ (DTEE) project in India.
9. Puneja Bridge” & “Devika Bridge” in Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir has inaugurated By-
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Jitendra Singh
C. Narendra Singh Tomar
D. PM Narendra Modi
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Jitendra Singh
Explanation: Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh inaugurated”Puneja Bridge” in Doda district and “Devika Bridge” in Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir over a virtual platform.
10.Name of the person Who is the chairman of the commission formulated under Article 340 of the constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of OBCs?
A. NK Singh
B. G. Rohini
C. D. P. Singh
D. Vivek Joshi
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. G. Rohini
Explanation: Cabinet has approved the further extension of the term of the Commission formulated under Article 340 of the constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), by 6 months i.e. upto January 31, 2021 from earlier July 31, 2020.In October 2017, the commission was instituted under the chairmanship of Justice (Retd.) G. Rohini.
11. Which of the following state government has announced a scheme “Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar” to provide nutrition kits to pregnant and lactating women?
A. Tripura
B. Manipur
C. Nagaland
D. Assam
E. None of these
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Correct Answer: A. Tripura
Explanation: Tripura government has announced an ambitious scheme “Mukhyamantri Matru Pushti Uphaar”. The scheme aims to provide nutrition kits to pregnant and lactating women in order to combat infant and maternal mortality and malnutrition. The scheme is expected to benefit 40,000 women in the state. Under the Matru Pushti Uphaar scheme, pregnant women would be tested four times in the Primary Health Centers (PHC), and will be offered a nutrition kit after each test, comprising of food items and grocery supplies like peanuts, soyabeans, mixed pulses, jaggery and ghee.
12. Name of the organization which released report titled “Inclusion and Education: All Means All”?
A. WHO
B. WEF
C. UNICEF
D. UNESCO
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. UNESCO
Explanation: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Team launched its 2020 Report on “Inclusion and Education: All Means All”, assessing the progress towards the Sustainable Developments Goal 4 on education and other SDG agendas related to education.
13. Which of the following state has launched KapuNestham scheme to provide financial support to women of Kapu community?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the KapuNestham scheme to provide financial support of Rs 75000/- (Rs 15000/- per annum) to women of Kapu community. The objective of the scheme is to financially empower Kapu women by enhancing their livelihood and living standards with financial assistance.
14. According to the latest estimation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) in June 2020, What will be the GDP of India in 2020?
A. -3.9%
B. -4.5%
C. -5.3%
D. -4.9%
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. -4.5%
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the June 2020 update “A Crisis Like No Other, An Uncertain Recovery” of its flagship World Economic Outlook (WEO), has predicted that the Indian economy will have a big 4.5 % contraction in 2020 and it will come down to a historic low.At the same time, the IMF has reported a global growth rate of negative 4.9 % in 2020,which is 1.9 % points lower than the estimate made in April 2020 World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast. For 2021, growth rate is expected to be 5.4 %.
15.Recently, Sanjay Kumar was appointed as the chief secretary of which of the following state?
A. Kerala
B. Odisha
C. Haryana
D. Maharashtra
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra government has appointed the current Additional Chief Secretary, Sanjay Kumar as its Chief Secretary. He will take up the charge on July 1. He will succeed Ajoy Mehta who will retire on 30 June. Ajoy Mehta has been named as the Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister(CM) Uddhav Thackeray & will take this position on July 1.
