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

1 .

While launching the Covid- 19 vaccine portal, the Union Health Minister released the100-year timeline history of which institution?

A)

NMA

B)

ICMR

C)

CSIR

D)

AIIMS

Correct Answer : ICMR

The Union Health Minister Harshvardhan Singh has recently launched an online portal about Covid-19 with all latest information on the disease.

It will also include date on research development and clinical trials on potential Covid-19 vaccine in the country. The Minister also launched the 100-year timeline history of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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2 .

As per the recent CAG report, what is the Operating ratio (OR) of Railways in FY 19?

A)

94.77 %

B)

96.77 %

C)

98.77 %

D)

101.77 %

Correct Answer : 101.77 %

As per the latest audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the operating ratio (OR) for the Indian Railways is 101.77%.

It means that for every Rs 100 earned in the fiscal year, the Railways has spent Rs. 101.77. However, the Railways produced a figure of 97.29% including the advances paid for freight handling for FY20. Railways has failed to meet the projected earnings in the last five years.

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3 .

Which country is to play host to the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit?

A)

India

B)

Japan

C)

Saudi Arabia

D)

United States

Correct Answer : Saudi Arabia

The G20 Leaders’ Summit will be organised virtually on November 21-22 by Saudi Arabia, as per the country’s recent announcement.

It also said that the Summit will focus on addressing vulnerabilities resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic. G 20 had contributed over USD 21 billion for the vaccine production and distribution. The bloc also launched a debt suspension initiative for least developed countries.

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4 .

Which State Legislative Assembly passes, The Gunda and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Bill?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Rajasthan

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Gujarat

The Gunda and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Bill was passed by Gujarat Legislative Assembly on September 24, 2020. The Bill seeks to strictly deal with anti-social elements and hardened criminals, prescribing jail terms ranging from seven to 10 years and it also empowers the police to seek 30 day remand instead of 15 days while a charge sheet can be filed within 90 days instead of the present provision of 60 days.

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5 .

Who won the Russian Grand Prix 2020?

A)

Valtteri Bottas

B)

Max Verstappen

C)

Lewis Hamilton

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) has won the Formula One Russian Grand Prix 2020 held at Sochi Autodrom, Russia. This is his second win of the season. Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Netherlands) came second followed by the 6-time world-champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain), who stood third because of penalties.

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6 .

Who has inaugurated the "Destination North East-2020" festival?

A)

Smriti Irani

B)

Nitin Gadkari

C)

Amit Shah

D)

Narendra Modi

Correct Answer : Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has inaugurated the "Destination North East-2020" festival. The festival will be held with the theme of "The Emerging Delightful Destinations" which speaks of the tourism destinations emerging stronger and more attractive when the Sector picks up momentum.

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7 .

Sekhar Basu passed away, he was the receiver of which award?

A)

Padma Bhushan

B)

Padma Shri

C)

Padma Vibhushan

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Padma Shri

Veteran Atomic Scientist and Former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission(AEC), Sekhar Basu passed away due to COVID-19. He served as the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and as director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). He was born on September 20, 1952, in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.

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8 .

What is the theme for the 2020 World Environmental Health day?

A)

Caring for the environment in disease pandemic prevention

B)

Climate Change Challenges, Time for Global Environmental Health

C)

Global food safety and sustainability in disease pandemic prevention

D)

Environmental health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic prevention

Correct Answer : Environmental health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic prevention

World Environmental Health day is celebrated on 26th September every year to shed the light on important work of environmental health around the world. The Theme for the 2020 World Environmental Health Day is "Environmental health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic prevention"

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9 .

How much loan amount did the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved for urban sector projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh?

A)

$620 million

B)

$570 million

C)

$490 million

D)

$310 million

Correct Answer : $570 million

The Manila-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it has approved two loans totalling $570 million (about Rs 4,200 crore) for urban sector projects in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The $300 million loan has been approved to finance inclusive water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in secondary towns of Rajasthan. It has approved a $270 million loan for construction of water supply and integrated storm water and sewage management infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh.

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10 .

Who is the brand ambassador of Aakash Educational Services?

A)

Yuvraj Singh

B)

Sachin Tendulkar

C)

Virendra Sehwag

D)

Harbhajan Singh

Correct Answer : Yuvraj Singh

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL), which provides comprehensive test preparatory services, has announced the appointment of cricketer Yuvraj Singh as its brand ambassador.

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