Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 1st January 2020
Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 1st January 2020

GK & Current Affairs Questions – 1st January 2020

Today GK & Current Affairs Updates. Important Current Affairs Questions – 01st  January 2020. Monthly Current Affairs PDF.January 2020 Current Affairs. Latest Current Affairs Questions for IBPS Clerk Mains, SBI Clerk & SBI PO 2020. Welcome to the Lets Study Together online Current Affairs section. If you are preparing for Banking & Insurance, SSC, Railways and other competitive exams, you will come across a section on the Current Affairs. Here we are providing you “GK & Current Affairs Quiz January 2020″ in PDF format based on the current events for your daily practice.

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Daily Current Affairs Questions  – 1st January 2020

1.India and _____ exchanged a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral arrangement that prohibits them from attacking each other’s atomic facilities.
A. Pakistan
B. Kenya
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Bangladesh
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. Pakistan

Explanation: The agreement provides that the two countries inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities on the first of January of every calendar year. The agreement was signed on December 31, 1988 and came into force on January 27, 1991.

2.The victory pillar celebrated the 202nd anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle of 1818 on ____.
A. Dec 31
B. Jan 1
C. Jan 2
D. Jan 3
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: B. Jan 1

Explanation: On January 1, 1818, the battle was fought in Bhima Koregaon between the Peshwa forces and the British. In 2018, incidents of violence were registered during the celebration of the 200th anniversary.

3.______ has become the first state in India to pass a resolution demanding rollback of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. HP
D. Madhya Pradesh
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. Kerala

Explanation: CPI(M)-ruled Kerala was the first to take the legislature route to register its opposition to the law. Though the special session was convened to ratify the extension of the reservation for SC and ST.

4.The recently launched portal, www.ceir.gov.in, will enable blocking & tracing of stolen/lost mobile phones for ________ users.
A. Delhi-NCR
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Punjab
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. Delhi-NCR

Explanation: The project is backed by the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system. The latest initiative is expected to benefit 5 crore mobile subscribers.

5.Taiwan has passed a law aimed at combating political interference from _____.
A. China
B. Russia
C. US
D. South Africa
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. China

Explanation: The Anti-Infiltration Law is aimed at diluting China’s attempt to influence Taiwan’s internal politics and diplomacy. Transgressions will be punishable by up to five years in jail or a fine of up to 10 million New Taiwan dollars.

6.The last date for the mandatory linking of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar has been extended till _______.
A. March 2020
B. June 2020
C. Sep 2020
D. Dec 2020
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. March 2020

Explanation: This extension will come as a relief for those individuals who still have not linked their PAN with their Aadhaar. This is the eighth time that the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline.

7.World Hindi Day is celebrated on ________ every year.
A. Jan 10
B. Jan 15
C. Jan 20
D. Jan 25
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. Jan 10

Explanation: It marks the anniversary of first World Hindi Conference which was held in 1975. To commemorate the occasion, Indian government since 2006 is celebrating 10th January as World Hindi Day.

8.Prince William has announced the “Earthshot prize” to encourage new solutions to tackling the _________.
A. Climate Crisis
B. Land Degradation
C. Corruption
D. Child Abuse
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. Climate Crisis

Explanation: The prize will be given to five winners a year for the next 10 years. William is the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and second in line to the throne after his father Prince Charles.

9.India’s current account deficit (CAD) shrank sharply in the September quarter to _____ of the gross domestic product (GDP).
A. 0.9%
B. 1.2%
C. 1.7%
D. 2.3%
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. 0.9%

Explanation: The contraction in the CAD was primarily on account of a lower trade deficit. Notably, a current account deficit is when a country imports more goods, services, and capital than it exports.

10.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the re-employment of _________ as the Chairman of Railway Board for a period of one year.
A. VK Yadav
B. Sudhir Madhav
C. Ram Manohar
D. Tulsi Parth
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. VK Yadav

Explanation: Prior to this assignment, he had worked as General Manager, South Central Railway. However, his biggest challenge will be to resurrect the railways financially.

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