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

1 .

What is the nickname of 66-million-year-old egg (second-largest egg in the world) found in Antarctica's Seymour Island?

A)

The Thing

B)

The Egg

C)

The Rock

D)

The Sphere

Correct Answer : The Thing

Scientists have finally resolved the mystery behind the 66-million-year-old fossil egg found in Antarctica's Seymour Island. The fossil, which looks like a deflated American football, was kept in a Chilean museum and was nicknamed The Thing. After much research and analysis, scientists have said that the egg belongs to an extinct giant sea lizard or snake that lived alongside the dinosaurs. According to the researchers, the millions year old fossil egg, measuring 29 cm by 20 cm (8 inches by 11 inches), is the second-largest egg in the world.

Published On :

2 .

The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj's minerals business by which company under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002?

A)

Outotec Oyj

B)

Fresnillo

C)

Barrick Gold

D)

Newmont Mining

Correct Answer : Outotec Oyj

The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj's minerals business by Outotec Oyj under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. The proposed combination is subject to changes made by the parties, under Regulation 25 (1A) of the Competition Commission of India (procedure relating to business transactions related to combinations) Regulations, 2011.

Published On :

3 .

What is the name of the youngest known magnetar discovered by NASA?

A)

Star J1818.0-1607

B)

Neutr J1818.0-1607

C)

Magne J1818.0-1607

D)

Swift J1818.0-1607

Correct Answer : Swift J1818.0-1607

Astronomers at the US (United Sates) based space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) have discovered the youngest known magnetar (a type of neutron star) named "Swift J1818.0-1607" about 16,000 light years away from Earth.

Published On :

4 .

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set up a Project Development Cell under whom to attract investment in clean energy, especially in the solar sector?

A)

Varun Berry

B)

Pankaj Patel

C)

Amitesh Kumar Sinha

D)

Balesh Sharma

Correct Answer : Amitesh Kumar Sinha

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set up a Project Development Cell under its joint secretary Amitesh Kumar Sinha to attract investment in clean energy, especially in the solar sector. This cell will offer for investment those renewable energy projects where all the necessary works like detailed project report, land availability etc. have been completed.

Published On :

5 .

Who inaugurated and flagged off India's first Infectious disease diagnostic lab for COVID-19 testing in rural and inaccessible areas of India?

A)

Nirmala Sitharaman

B)

Dr. Harsh Vardhan

C)

Nitin Jairam Gadkari

D)

D.V. Sadananda Gowda

Correct Answer : Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated and flagged off India's first Infectious disease diagnostic lab (I-Lab) for COVID-19 testing in rural and inaccessible areas of India.

Published On :

6 .

Karnataka observed which day, as "Mask Day" to create awareness to the general public on the importance of wearing a mask, using sanitisers, washing hands and maintaining social distancing against COVID-19?

A)

13th June 2020

B)

15th June 2020

C)

18th June 2020

D)

21th June 2020

Correct Answer : 18th June 2020

BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that Karnataka observed 18th June 2020, as "Mask Day" to create awareness to the general public on the importance of wearing a mask, using sanitisers, washing hands and maintaining social distancing against COVID-19.

Published On :

7 .

CSIR has tied up with which health care institution to ramp up Covid-19 testing in across towns and rural India?

A)

Tata MD

B)

Religare

C)

Ranbaxy

D)

Serum Institute

Correct Answer : Tata MD

The CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) has entered into a partnership with Tata group’s health care venture “Tata MD”. This partnership aims to increase the Covid-19 testing capacity across Tier 2 and 3 towns and in rural regions of the country.

Under this partnership, Tata MD CHECK SARS-CoV-2 test kits would be extensively used to perform RT-PCR tests across the CSIR labs in India.

Published On :

8 .

India has launched a trilateral with which two countries, for Indo-Pacific stability?

A)

France – Australia

B)

Italy – Japan

C)

UAE – New Zealand

D)

Germany – South Korea

Correct Answer : Italy – Japan

India, Italy and Japan have launched a trilateral, through a virtual meeting in which India was represented by the Union Ministry of External Affairs.

This trilateral aims to create stability and a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region, which is based on “consent of all” and not “power of the few”.

Published On :

9 .

‘Varuna and Assi’ rivers, which were seen in the news recently, flow through which Indian state?

A)

Sikkim

B)

Odisha

C)

Karnataka

D)

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

The National Green Tribunal has set up a committee for rejuvenation of rivers Varuna and Assi in Varanasi, both of which joins the river Ganga.

This move has been made by the tribunal after taking note of the reported discharge of untreated sewage in these rivers and unauthorised constructions on the banks of these rivers.

Published On :

10 .

Kenneth Kaunda, who was in the news recently, was the founding President of which country?

A)

Zambia

B)

Congo

C)

Kenya

D)

Nigeria

Correct Answer : Zambia

Zambia’s founding president Mr. Kenneth Kaunda passed away recently at the age of 97. The Government of Zambia has declared a 21 days of mourning for the former President.

Kaunda headed Zambia as a President since its independence in 1964 till 1991, after which he turned into activism against HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Published On :

April to June Current Affairs - 2020