Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 6th April 2020

Correct Answer – A. Bonn, Germany

Explanation: The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which was planned to take place from 9-19 November 2020, in Glasgow, Scotland in the United Kingdom (UK) has been postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19.The date and location for the same is unspecified. Pre-COP and ‘Youth for the Climate’ event were also postponed supposed to be held in Italy. UNFCC HQ Bonn, Germany.

Correct Answer – B. 1%

Explanation: United Nations (UN) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) World Economic Forecasting Model estimates that the global economy could shrink by 1% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic from an earlier forecast of 2.5%.

Correct Answer – C. 6.2%

Explanation: According to the Fitch Solutions, Inc, an American firm that offers credit market data, analytical tools and other services, India’s fiscal deficit is expected to go up to 6.2 % of gross domestic product (GDP) in fiscal year FY21 (April 2020 to March 2021), from 3.8 % of GDP previous estimates. The reason for this is the economic stimulus package given to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

Correct Answer – B. Paytm money

Explanation:  Pravin Jadhav, Founder MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of Paytm Money, resigned due to the issues related to employee stock options (ESOPs), annual salary and remuneration.

Correct Answer – C. 431

Explanation: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), the manufacturing unit of Indian Railways based in Asansol, West Bengal (WB), has set the Limca Book of Records for producing record 431 locomotives in the financial year 2019-2020 (FY20) in 292 working days. It is 2.15 times its installed capacity of 200 locomotives per year.

Correct Answer – B. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh government has started distributing pensions at the doorstep to 58,44,240 beneficiaries. They using its 2.5 lakh volunteer eliminating the need for pensioners to step out of their homes.  The aim is to encourage beneficiaries to stay at home and avoid stepping out.

• For old-age persons, widows, weavers, single women, fishermen, folk artists and traditional cobblers who will receive an amount of Rs 2,250 each.
• People with disabilities, transgenders and Dappu artists will receive an amount of Rs 3,000 each.

Those who suffer from a chronic disease and are undergoing kidney dialysis at government and network hospitals will receive an amount of Rs 10,000 each.

Correct Answer – B. ITC Foods

Explanation: Domino’s Pizza has partnered with ITC Foods to launch “Domino’s Essentials”. Through “Domino’s Essentials” service, everyday grocery essentials offered by ITC Foods will be delivered while leveraging the delivery infrastructure of Domino’s. This partnership aims to serve the community by ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential items at their doorsteps, without them having to step outside of their homes

Correct Answer – B. United Kingdom

Explanation: The Guinness World Records has officially confirmed Bob Weighton of United Kingdom, as the oldest person living (male) at 112 Years and 1 day as of 30 March 2020.

Correct Answer – C. Defence Research and Development Organisation

Explanation: A bio suit named as “Personal Protective Equipment” has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The bio suit has been fabricated by DRDO to keep the medical, paramedical and other personnel engaged in combating COVID-19 safe from the deadly virus. The DRDO is also trying to ensure the production of bio suits in large numbers. DRDO is seeking biosuits to serve as robust line of defence for the medics, paramedics and other personnel engaged in combating COVID-19.