Latest Current Affairs Online Quiz in 2020, April, May and June Current Affairs in 2020

1 .

Which organisation is set to appoint auditors to conduct ‘Forensic audit’ of listed companies?

A)

CBI

B)

RBI

C)

SEBI

D)

Enforcement Directorate

Correct Answer : SEBI

As a part of its efforts to curb frauds, Market regulator SEBI is set to appoint auditors for conducting forensic audits of financial statements of listed companies.

SEBI has invited applications from eligible Chartered Accountant firms with at least 10 years of experience in the field of audit or forensic audit, among other criteria. In October 2020, SEBI asked listed companies to make disclosures about their initiation of forensic audit to stock exchanges.

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2 .

One-Stop Centres (OSC) is a flagship scheme of which Union Ministry?

A)

Ministry of AYUSH

B)

Ministry of Home Affairs

C)

Ministry of Health and Family Affairs

D)

Ministry of Women and Child Development

Correct Answer : Ministry of Women and Child Development

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) announced that it will set up One-Stop Centres (OSC).

This scheme aims to support women affected by violence in public and private spaces, within the family, community and at the workplace. OSCs will be first introduced in 10 foreign missions in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs

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3 .

Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the sacred day of which religion?

A)

Buddhism

B)

Jainism

C)

Islam

D)

Sikhism

Correct Answer : Buddhism

Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists across the world.

It was on the Day of Vesak in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. It was also on the same day, the Buddha attained enlightenment, on another Day of Vesak in his eightieth year, he passed away. Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Poornima was observed through video conference.

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4 .

What is the name of the panel set up by WHO and partners, to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans?

A)

World Health Panel

B)

One Health Panel

C)

We the World Panel

D)

Zoonotic Diseases Panel

Correct Answer : One Health Panel

WHO, along with FAO, UNEP and the World Organization for Animal Health formed a panel of experts to develop a global plan, to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans.

Named the One Health High-Level Expert Panel, it was an initiative launched by France and Germany. It will advise the UN bodies to develop risk assessment and establish good practices to prevent zoonotic outbreaks.

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5 .

CPEC is the flagship project of which global initiative?

A)

Belt and Road Initiative

B)

EU Connectivity partnership

C)

Global Infrastructure Connectivity Alliance

D)

Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program

Correct Answer : Belt and Road Initiative

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). India has been protesting over the project, as it traverses through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

China and Pakistan recently celebrated the establishment of 70 years of their diplomatic relations. China has again defended the USD 60 billion CPEC project with Pakistan, saying it is an economic project not aimed at any third country.

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6 .

Which institution can sanction the amalgamation of District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) with State Cooperative Banks (StCBs)?

A)

State Government

B)

NABARD

C)

RBI

D)

Finance Ministry

Correct Answer : RBI

The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 has been notified for the District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) with State Cooperative Banks (StCBs). The Reserve Bank is required to sanction the amalgamation these banks.

Recently, the RBI said that it will consider amalgamation of StCBs and DCCBs, subject to many conditions, including that a proposal should be made by the state government concerned, NABARD’s recommendation, additional capital infusion strategy, assurance regarding financial support etc.

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7 .

Which country tops the list of Investor Countries of India in 2020-21?

A)

USA

B)

UAE

C)

China

D)

Singapore

Correct Answer : Singapore

As per the recent data released on India’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow during 2020-21, Singapore’ is at the top with 29%, followed by the U.S.A (23%) and Mauritius (9%).

In terms of sector, ‘Computer Software & Hardware’ is at the top with around 44% share of the total FDI Equity inflow followed by Construction Activities (13%) and Services Sector (8%).

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8 .

Which Indian state is the top recipient of FDI equity inflows during 2020-21?

A)

Karnataka

B)

Gujarat

C)

Tamil Nadu

D)

Maharashtra

Correct Answer : Gujarat

India attracted the highest ever total FDI inflow of US$ 81.72 billion during the financial year 2020-21. This is 10% higher as compared to the last financial year 2019-20.

Gujarat is the top recipient state of FDI during the F.Y. 2020-21 with 37% share of the total FDI Equity inflows. It is followed by Maharashtra (27%) and Karnataka (13%).

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9 .

Who has been named as World Bank's new Vice President and chief economist?

A)

Carmen Reinhart

B)

Luc Coene

C)

Armen Alchian

D)

James M. Buchanan

Correct Answer : Carmen Reinhart

The World Bank named former Bear Stearns executive Carmen Reinhart as its new Vice President and chief economist, tapping an expert on financial crisis who also serves on the advisory board of the New York Federal Reserve. Reinhart's appointment is effective on June 15, 2020.

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10 .

What is the name of the Ex-Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Padma Shri awardee, who recently passed away?

A)

Srikumar Banerjee

B)

Dibang Tatak

C)

Shanti Pahadia

D)

Ram Sarup Lugani

Correct Answer : Srikumar Banerjee

Former Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Srikumar Banerjee has recently passed away. He also served as the director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Dr Banerjee had received the Padma Shri in 2005 and the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in 1989 for his significant service in the field of science.

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