Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 5th January 2020
Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 5th January 2020

GK & Current Affairs Questions – 5th January 2020

Today GK & Current Affairs Updates. Important Current Affairs Questions – 5th  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  – 5th January 2020

1.Malavath Poorna, has added another feather to her cap by conquering Mt. Vinson Massif, the _______ continent’s highest mountain peak.
A. Australia
B. Antarctica
C. North America
D. South America
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: B. Antarctica

Explanation: Poorna becomes the first & youngest tribal woman in the world to set foot on the six tallest mountain peaks. She accomplished this mission with the help of the Telangana government, Transcend Adventures and crowd- funding.

2.Centenarian freedom fighter Bhim Chandra Jana has died in ______.
A. West Bengal
B. Haryana
C. Odisha
D. Punjab
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. West Bengal

Explanation: Jana was 107 and is survived by 6 sons and 6 daughters and their children. Bhim Chandra Jana was known as ‘Nanu’ to other freedom fighters of Bengal.

3.WHO has designated _____ the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
A. 2020
B. 2022
C. 2024
D. 2026
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. 2020

Explanation: In honour of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, WHO has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. This step will:

  • Promote an excellent standard of education for nurses
  • Create better working environments to retain nurses in the field
  • Advocate for more advanced nurses

4.Which among the following regions is facing an unprecedented national crisis, as bushfires tear through rural communities across the nation?
A. Brazil
B. Canada
C. UK
D. Australia
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: D. Australia

Explanation: Since September, fires in Australia have killed at least 23 people. More than 1,200 homes have been destroyed. Fires are raging in every state, with some of the greatest conflagrations in NSW and Victoria.

5.The theme of which among the following fairs is GANDHI: WRITERS’ WRITER?
A. New Delhi World Book Fair
B. Nagpur World Book Fair
C. Chandigarh World Book Fair
D. Sharjah World Book Fair
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. New Delhi World Book Fair

Explanation: The 28th edition of New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 (NDWBF) has been inaugurated at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The theme aims to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi.

6.107th Indian Science Congress (ISC) is being held in ______.
A. Jalandhar
B. New Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Hyderabad
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: C. Bengaluru

Explanation: The 107th ISC is being held at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru. The five-day summit is expected to witness participation from several policymakers, scientists, inventors and politicians from across the world.

7.The city of _____ has been adjudged India’s cleanest city for the fourth time in a row.
A. Patiala
B. Ranchi
C. Indore
D. Chandigarh
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: C. Indore

Explanation: Kolkata was worst performer in the central government’s cleanliness survey , while Indore was adjudged India’s cleanest city for the fourth time. Among cantonment boards, Delhi Cantt stood first.

8.The 25th meeting of the western zonal council will be held in January 2020, under the chairmanship of ______.
A. Home Minister
B. NITI Aayog Chairman
C. Prime Minister
D. Defence Minister
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. Home Minister

Explanation: Western Zonal Council comprises of:
• Goa
• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
•Union Territories of Daman and Diu
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Maharashtra will be the lead coordinator this time. Its CM will co-chair the meeting.

9.Savitribai Phule Jayanti is celebrated on ____ every year to honour her contribution towards society, women empowerment and education.
A. 3rd Jan
B. 8th Jan
C. 10th Jan
D. 16th Jan
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. 3rd Jan

Explanation: She was an Indian social reformer and poet. Along with her husband, she played a pivotal role in improving women’s rights in India during British rule.

10.Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has inaugurated a first Silk Processing Plant in ______.
A. Gujarat
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. UP
D. Maharashtra
E. None of these

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Correct Answer: A. Gujarat

Explanation: The plant would help in:

  • Reduction in the cost of production of silk yarn
  • Increasing the sale and availability of raw material for local sarees

KVIC is a statutory body. It has been established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956.

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