Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 19, 2020
August 19, 2020 May 21, 2021
1. Which is the first neighbouring country with which India has made the ‘Air Bubble’ agreement?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Maldives
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [Maldives]
Notes:
Maldives is the first neighbouring country with which India is operating transport services under the air bubble agreement.
Recently, the Director-General of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that Indians holding any kind of valid visa can travel through air to US, UK, Canada under air bubble agreement.
2. Which Technology company has introduced a new educational product called ‘Assignments’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Apple
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Technology Major Google has introduced a new educational product named ‘Assignments’. It is an application designed for educators to distribute and award grades to student’s work.
Google has recently announced that several education tools for teachers and students will be released this year, through Google apps including Meet, G Suite, and Classroom. Tools required for virtual education field including blurred backgrounds, larger tiled view, hand-raising feature will be launched.
3. Who has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra award, by the President of India?
[A] Abdul Rashid Kalas
[B] Krishan Singh Rawat
[C] Anil Urs
[D] Alok Kumar Dubey
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Correct Answer: A [Abdul Rashid Kalas]
Notes:
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has approved 84 gallantry awards for Defence personnel. Abdul Rashid Kalas, Head Constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra.
The third highest gallantry award in peacetime, Shaurya Chakra has been awarded to nine Army personnel including Lt.Col. Krishan Singh Rawat, Major Anil Urs and Havildar Alok Kumar Dubey and IAF Wing Commander Vishak Nair. The President approved Sena Medal to 60 Army personnel, four Nao Sena Medal and five Vayu Sena Medal.
4. A New Project for conservation of which two animals was referred by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech?
[A] Leopard and Rhino
[B] Lion and Dolphin
[C] Rhino and Black buck
[D] Bengal Tiger and Turtle
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Correct Answer: B [Lion and Dolphin]
Notes:
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently delivered his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2020.
In the speech, he mentioned about the launch of two new projects: Project Lion and Project Dolphin. The Project Lion aims to conserve Asiatic Lions and its landscape in a holistic manner. It will also help to tackle the Human-wildlife conflict and provide livelihood opportunities. Project Dolphin aims to conserve and protect Dolphins in the rivers and in oceans.
5. Who has been awarded the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s special award for his/her contribution in fighting Covid-19?
[A] Sundar Pichai
[B] Soumya Swaminathan
[C] Kamala Harris
[D] Sathya Nadella
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Correct Answer: B [Soumya Swaminathan]
Notes:
Soumya Swaminathan, the Chief Scientist of World Health Organisation, was conferred with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s special award, for her advisory role in fighting the COVID-19 in the state.
The Chief Minister’s Best Practices award was given to the Department of treasuries. Greater Chennai Corporation and Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation were also awarded for their significant roles in the fight against the pandemic.
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