Daily GK and Current Affairs Quiz – 3rd September 2020

Correct Answer: D. Indian Railways

Explanation: Indian Railways has developed a remote-controlled medical trolley named ‘MEDBOT’ to help deliver food and medicines to COVID-19 patients. During Corona crisis, apart from providing transport facilities and essential items like foodgrains to people, Indian Railways has also provided facilities for COVID-19 patients. It is providing service in the Central Hospital of the Diesel Rail Engine Factory of Indian Railways.

Correct Answer – E. Both B & C

Explanation: Two Guwahati-based women entrepreneurs have launched a newspaper specifically designed for kids. It will promote creative thinking among children and inculcate in them the habit to read and write. The newspaper named ‘The Young Minds’ is the brainchild of Neelam Sethia and Neha Bajaj. The Young Minds, reportedly, will cater to kids of 4-14 years of age.

Correct Answer – C. SpiceJet Technic

Explanation: SpiceJet has introduced a portable ventilator for patients with mild-to-moderate breathing issues. Dubbed as ‘SpiceOxy’, the compact ventilator was designed by engineers of SpiceJet Technic, a subsidiary of SpiceJet. This lightweight device can be used at home, in an ambulance, on hilly terrains like army base camps, hospitals, and portable applications like wheelchairs and gurneys.

Correct Answer – B. Rajiv Kumar

Explanation: Rajiv Kumar has taken the charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India. He has joined the Election Commission of India with Chief Election Commissioner Shri Sunil Arora and Election Commissioner Shri Sushil Chandra. Rajiv Kumar is a 1984 batch Indian Administrative Service Officer, with more than 36 years of Government of India service. He has a very rich work experience across various sectors namely Social Sector, Environment & Forests, Human Resources, Finance and Banking Sector. He retired in February 2020 as Finance Secretary, Government of India and later on served as the Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board from April 2020 to 31st August 2020.

Correct Answer – A. September

Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to celebrate September 2020 as “Poshan Maah” or “Nutrition Month” during the monthly radio broadcast programme “Mann ki Baat”. He stated that to increase the awareness of nutrition among the children, the schools must introduce Nutrition Monitor and Nutrition Cards. During the Nutrition Month, Food and Nutrition Quiz and meme competition will be organised by the MyGov portal. The month will be celebrated across India to educate everyone on the importance of optimum nutrition. The nutrition month was celebrated earlier in September 2018 and 2019. Agriculture Fund of India with information about the crops of each district and their nutrition value are being prepared. A unique nutrition park has been created at the Statue of Unity, where people can witness the nutrition-related education along with other fun activities.

Correct Answer – D. Kavkaz 2020

Explanation: India has withdrawn its participation from the multilateral Military Exercise “Kavkaz 2020” to be held in Russia between 15th to 26th September 2020. Russia and India are privileged strategic partners. At Russia’s invitation, India has been participating in many international events. However, due to COVID-19 and consequent difficulties in exercise, India has decided not to send a contingent this year to Kavkaz-2020. Kavkaz 2020 would be held in Astrakhan province of Southern Russia where member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Central Asian countries would be participating. Other countries that would participate in this exercise are China, Pakistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Syria, Iran, Egypt, Belarus, Turkey, Armenia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.

Correct Answer – C. Nitin Gadkari

Explanation: Union Minister for MSMEs Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated Technology Centre set up at Bhiwadi in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The govt is making 15 new Technology Centres (TCs) and upgrading 18 existing TCs to create skilled manpower. It is also thinking of providing loans to Technology Centres so that they can buy new machinery and new technology to cater to the needs of local industries.

Correct Answer – D. Karnataka

Explanation: Uttarakhand and Karnataka are paired under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme to promote national integration through mutual understanding. Both the states have established relations through sports, trade and culture. The famous Chipko Andolan of Uttarakhand had inspired Appiko Andolan in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Appiko is the Kannada word for Chipko.

Correct Answer – B. Kunal Shah

Explanation:  Cred, a digital community of creditworthy individuals, merchants and institutions, has become the official partner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. The three-year deal between the company and BCCI will begin with the latest season of IPL on 19 September 2020 in the UAE. Kunal Shah is the Founder and CEO of Cred.

Correct Answer – C. ICICI Bank

Explanation: ICICI Bank has launched a virtual property exhibition under the name ‘Home Utsav’. The exhibition will digitally showcase real estate projects by renowned developers, across India. The exhibition can be accessed on www.homeutsavicici.com. The exhibition can be accessed by both customers and non-customers of ICICI Bank. It offers them enhanced convenience, as they can simply browse through these projects online, from the comfort of their home and office. The first ‘Home Utsav’ exhibition has been launched for the Mumbai and Pune region, where over 100 projects by more than 60 developers are being showcased. Benefits of ‘Home Utsav’ include:

• Wide range of projects by leading developers
• Attractive home loan interest rates
• Special processing fees
• Digital sanction of the loan through Express Home Loan
• Exclusive direct discounts by developers

Correct Answer – D. Hemant Khatri

Explanation: Commodore, Hemant Khatri (Retd) has assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of state-owned defence shipbuilder, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He will replace Rear Admiral L V Sarat Babu (Retd). Previously, Hemant Khatri was serving as the Director of Strategic Projects HSL. Hemant Khatri was appointed as the CMD of HSL was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC) on 27th May 2020 with effective from 1st September 2020 till 31st July 2025 the date of his superannuation or until further orders.

Correct Answer – C. Delhi

Explanation: Delhi recorded the highest number of deaths due to dangerous driving and overall road accidents in 2019 among all cities, the data shared by the National Crime Records Bureau showed. According to the data, a total of 1,400 persons died in road accidents and 529 persons died because of driving dangerously or carelessly in Delhi followed by Jaipur in Rajasthan where 320 persons died and Asansol in West Bengal where 301 persons died due to reckless driving. The data stated that 551 persons died of over speeding and 2,026 sustained injuries while 29 died of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and 130 sustained injuries because of the same.

Correct Answer – D. Pramod Chandra Mody

Explanation: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved extension in the re-appointment of  Pramod Chandra Mody as Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for a period of six months with effect from 01.09.2020 to 28.02.2021 or until further orders. The CBDT is headed by a chairman and can have a maximum of six members. It frames policy for the Income-Tax Department. PC Mody, a 1982 batch Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax cadre) officer, was appointed the CBDT chief in February 2019. He was in August last year re-appointed on the post for one year, till August 31, 2020, beyond the date of his superannuation on August 31, 2019.

Correct Answer: B. Lewis Hamilton

Explanation: Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain) has won the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix 2020 at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. This was his 5th win of the season. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) came second followed by Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) at third place.