October to December Current Affairs - 2020

1 .

Which stock exchange has launched an electronic spot platform for Agriculture Commodities?

India International Exchange

Bombay Stock Exchange

Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd.

National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.

Correct Answer : Bombay Stock Exchange

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has launched an electronic spot platform for agricultural commodities through its subsidiary BSE Investments Ltd.

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2 .

Who has topped in Employers 2020 report launched by KSF, pride circle and stonewall?

LGBT +

TCS

Reliance

TATA Motors

Correct Answer : LGBT +

LGBT + Workplace equality index topped in Employers 2020 report launched by KSF, pride circle and stonewall.

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3 .

Who has won ITF doubles titles in Dubai?

Sania Mirza

Riya Bhatia

Ankita Raina

Slovakian Kaja

Correct Answer : Ankita Raina

Ankita Raina has won ITF (International Tennis Federation) doubles titles in Dubai.

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4 .

India held 5th round of foreign office consultations with which country?

Cyprus

Bhutan

China

Iran

Correct Answer : Cyprus

The fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) between India and Cyprus were held through virtual mode.

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5 .

What is the theme of 1st webinar held between India-Brazil?

Silent, Strong and Swift

Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nation

Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive

Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership

Correct Answer : Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership

Between India and Brazil on the theme 'Indian Defence Industry Global Outreach for Collaborative Partnership', a webinar was held.

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6 .

Through which Satellite Launch Vehicle ISRO will launch CMS-01 satellite?

GSAT-31

PSLV-C50

RISAT-2BR1

CartoSat-2B

Correct Answer : PSLV-C50

India will launch a communication satellite CMS-01 using its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket's XL variant numbered as PSLV-C50.

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7 .

Which nation will replace Maldives as host of Indian Ocean Island Games 2023?

Reunion

Madagascar

Mauritius

Mayotte

Correct Answer : Madagascar

Madagascar has replaced Maldives as the host of the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

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8 .

What is the name of India's first mRNA vaccine which has granted approval to conduct human trials?

Covishield

COVAXIN

HGCO19

ZyCoV-D

Correct Answer : HGCO19

HGCO19, India's first mRNA vaccine which has granted approval to conduct human trials.

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9 .

Which country exempted import inspection for Indian black tiger shrimps?

United Kingdom

South Korea

Japan

Australia

Correct Answer : Japan

Recently, Japan has exempted import inspection for the Indian black tiger shrimps. Japan is the second largest market for Indian black tiger shrimps after the US.

This decision has been taken by the country after the export consignments were found totally free from any residue of synthetic anti-bacterial drug ‘Furazolidone’. This will enhance the farming and export of the shrimps from West Bengal and Kerala.

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10 .

Who was the most searched personality on Google this year, as per Google India?

Joe Biden

Narendra Modi

Kangana Ranaut

Sushant Singh Rajput

Correct Answer : Joe Biden

Google India has recently released its annual ‘Year in Search’ results, which highlighted the most popular searches on Google.

As per the report, US President-elect Joe Biden was the most searched personality on Google this year. The IPL was the top trending search of the year and Searches about Covid-19 pandemic featured the most in the list.

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