Latest Current Affairs Online Quiz in 2020, July, August and September Current Affairs in 2020

1 .

What is the name of mental health rehabilitation helpline launched by Government of India?

A)

KESHAV

B)

VIRAT

C)

KOMAL

D)

KIRAN

Correct Answer : KIRAN

Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry have launched a toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline "KIRAN". The helpline was launched in view of the growing incidence of Mental Illness, particularly in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The helpline - 1800-500-0019 will provide relief and support to persons with mental illness.

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2 .

TPT South Africa partners with which company for logistics supply chain transformation?

A)

Google

B)

TCS

C)

Microsoft

D)

Reliance

Correct Answer : TCS

Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with Transnet Port Terminals in South Africa to help the latter develop an integrated online marketplace platform by bringing together cargo owners, shipping lines, clearing and forwarding agents, and road/rail haulers. TPT is part of Transnet SOC Ltd, a state-owned freight transport and handling.

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3 .

Which country has appointed the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as a Trade advisor?

A)

India

B)

New Zealand

C)

United Kingdom

D)

United States

Correct Answer : United Kingdom

United Kingdom has named the Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott as a trade adviser. He headed Australia from 2013 to 2015.

Along with the 62-year old former Prime Minister, Former member of the European Parliament, is to become Adviser to Britain’s Board of Trade. However, there were allegations that Tony Abbott was not suitable for the job due to his conservative social views.

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4 .

Which country is to send its expert teams to United Nations missions to help Congo and South Sudan fight Covid-19?

A)

India

B)

China

C)

Russia

D)

United States

Correct Answer : India

As per the recent statement from the India’s UN mission, India is to send two teams of specialists to support UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

This move is aimed to meet the Covid-19 challenge in two countries. One team of 15 specialists will be sent to Goma in DRC and another team of 15 specialists will be sent to Juba in South Sudan. This will strengthen the hospital facilities managed by Indian peacekeepers and will help those two countries in fighting Covid-19.

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5 .

When is ‘International Day of Charity’ observed across the world?

A)

September 5

B)

September 6

C)

September 7

D)

September 8

Correct Answer : September 5

The International Day of Charity is observed every year on September 5, across the world. The day aims to sensitize people and NGOs to engage in volunteer and philanthropic activities.

This date of 5 September marks the day of the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa. She was honoured as a Saint was known for her missionary work in Kolkata. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

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6 .

What is the name of the petitioner in the landmark SC judgement on basic structure of the Constitution, who has recently passed away?

A)

S Mohinder

B)

Narendra Kumar Swain

C)

Ramkrishna Baba Patil

D)

Kesavananda Bharati

Correct Answer : Kesavananda Bharati

Kesavananda Bharati, who was a petitioner of the landmark Supreme Court judgement on basic structure of the Constitution in 1973, has recently passed away.

He was the head of a Mutt at Kasaragod in Kerala, and had moved the Supreme Court challenging the Kerala government’s land reforms Act of 1969. Supreme Court ruled that the basic structure of the Constitution is unbreakable and cannot be amended by Parliament.

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7 .

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a high-level meet with his counterpart of which country, on the side-lines of SCO meeting?

A)

Iran

B)

China

C)

Pakistan

D)

United States

Correct Answer : China

The Union Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh attended the country’s first high-level political meet with China amid prevalent border tensions.

This meet has been organised on the side-lines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in the Russian capital Moscow. As per media reports, the Chinese side initiated the meeting attended by the Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe.

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8 .

Which Indian state has approved a bill to ban online games involving money transactions?

A)

Telangana

B)

Karnataka

C)

Andhra Pradesh

D)

Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal to amend Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act, 1974, to ban online games that involve money transactions.

As per the proposed amendment, six months imprisonment will be awarded for those playing such games including rummy and poker and one-year jail term for those organising the games. Online real money gaming (RMG) industry is growing at 30 per cent annually.

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9 .

Who is the President of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)?

A)

Vice-President

B)

President

C)

Prime Minister

D)

Minister of Personnel

Correct Answer : Vice-President

The Indian Institute of Public Administration is a Research and training organization under the Union Ministry of Personnel. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu is the ex-officio President of IIPA.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) and Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) has recently organized a two-day ‘National Tribal Research Conclave’ through virtual platform chaired by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda.

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10 .

When did the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies was observed?

A)

7 September

B)

8 September

C)

9 September

D)

10 September

Correct Answer : 7 September

The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is observed globally on September 7th, 2020. The day aims to raise public awareness at all levels individual, community, corporate and government that clean air is important for health, productivity, the economy and the environment.

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