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

1 .

Who was appointed as the Governor of Meghalaya?

A)

Tathagata Roy

B)

Prakash Javadekar

C)

S S Chahar

D)

Satya Pal Malik

Correct Answer : Satya Pal Malik

On August 18, 2020, Satya Pal Malik was appointed as the Governor of Meghalaya. He replaced Tathagata Roy. Mr Malik served as Governor of Goa previously. With his transfer, the Governor of Maharashtra Bagat Singh Koshyari is to discharge the functions of Governor of Goa.

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2 .

Which Ministry launched campaign "Ayush for Immunity"?

A)

Health

B)

Ayush

C)

Finance

D)

Defence

Correct Answer : Ayush

To enhance immunity and prevent any disease, The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) has launched a three-month campaign on "Ayush for Immunity" through webinar on Ayush Virtual Convention Centre (AVCC),which aims to increase awareness about affordable and easy practices to boost immunity.

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3 .

IISc and which organisation developed sustainable process to make bricks on lunar surface?

A)

DRDO

B)

ISRO

C)

NASSCOM

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : ISRO

Team of researchers of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Karnataka and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures named "Space Bricks" on the surface of the moon. The process uses the lunar soil, bacteria and guar beans to make the space brick.

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4 .

Which smartphone maker is set to distribute over 2500 smartphones to Indian children, to promote online education?

A)

Xiaomi

B)

Vivo

C)

Oppo

D)

Huawei

Correct Answer : Xiaomi

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi announced that its arm MI India will distribute over 2,500 smartphones worth Rs 2 crore to Indian children, to support online education.

MI India will partner with Indian non-profit organisation ‘Teach for India’, to carry out the distribution process. The hand sets would be used in shifts to utilise the service effectively, to enable children access quality education.

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5 .

Which Union Ministry implements Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?

A)

Ministry of Home Affairs

B)

Ministry of Rural Development

C)

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

D)

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare

Correct Answer : Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs implements the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).

The scheme aims to provide basic infrastructure for water supply, sewage and seepage management in 500 Mission cities. Recently, the scheme was in news because the states across India have completed 2,854 projects worth ₹11,110 crore under the scheme. Tamil Nadu completed the highest number of works.

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6 .

Where is the annual International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in India?

A)

New Delhi

B)

Kolkata

C)

Jaipur

D)

Goa

Correct Answer : Goa

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is an annual film festival held in Goa, every year in the month of November.

The Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant has confirmed that the Film Festival will be held as per schedule in Goa between November 20 and 28, this year. This festival is organised by the Directorate of Film Festivals in association with the state government- owned Entertainment Society of Goa.

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7 .

Sumner Redstone, who has recently passed away, is associated with which field?

A)

Sports

B)

Politics

C)

Literature

D)

Business

Correct Answer : Business

American businessperson and veteran media giant Sumner Redstone, has recently passed away at the age of 97 years.

During his long tenure in the field of media, he built a great media empire including CBS and Viacom serving as the Executive Chairmen of both companies. He was also the Chairman of the Board of National Amusements theatre chain. Redstone’s autobiography was titled “A Passion to Win”.

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8 .

India has announced a USD 500 million assistance to which country, for its largest civilian infrastructure project?

A)

Nepal

B)

Maldives

C)

Sri Lanka

D)

Bangladesh

Correct Answer : Maldives

India has recently announced a financial assistance of USD 500 million assistance for its largest civilian infrastructure project.

Out of the fund, USD 400 million line of credit and USD 100 million grant will be provided for the project that aims to connect the capital city Male with three neighbouring islands Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi. The 6.7 km Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) will also improve economic activity and employment opportunities.

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9 .

The Central Water Commission along with which company has launched flood forecasting initiative?

A)

Paytm

B)

Microsoft

C)

Google

D)

Facebook

Correct Answer : Google

The Central Water Commission along with Google has launched flood forecasting initiative. Under the initiative, numerous alerts can be sent to the public regarding flood situation in the region. Also, people can learn about current water level in the flood affected regions in the country.

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10 .

After M.S. Dhoni, Which Indian cricketer has also announced retirement from Cricket on August 15, 2020.

A)

Suresh Raina

B)

Virat Kohli

C)

Parthiv patel

D)

Mohommad Shami

Correct Answer : Suresh Raina

After M.S. Dhoni, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has also announced retirement from Cricket on August 15, 2020. He shared a photo on Instagram with other fellow cricketers including MS Dhoni with a caption, "It was nothing but lovely playing with you, @mahi7781 . With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey. Thank you India. Jai Hind!".

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