Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 08-09, 2020
November 9, 2020 May 21, 2021
1. The Election Commission of which country has organised ‘International Virtual Election Visitors Programme’?
[A] India
[B] United States
[C] Japan
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
Election Commission of India is organizing a three-day International Virtual Election Visitors Programme.
In the context of the ongoing Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections, the programme is being organised for Foreign Election Management Bodies and Organizations. Delegates from over 40 countries across the world are invited.
2. Which Indian state has issued warning against hunting of migratory birds, especially Amur falcons?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Tripura
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
Tripura has recently issued warning against hunting of migratory birds, especially Amur falcons, amidst the onset of winter.
The Forest Department is set to issue order to inform that the migratory birds including the Amur falcons are covered under the Wildlife Protection Act enacted in 1972. The state of Nagaland had already issued an order to save the migratory birds.
3. Which Indian city is set to host a virtual Tech Summit in the month of November 2020?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
The 23rd edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) is to be held virtually between November 19 and 21, this year.
The summit will be organised by the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Bio Technology and Science and Technology of the State Government of Karnataka. Several Technology Leaders are expected to participate in the summit.
4. Food price index, which was seen in news recently, is released by which organisation?
[A] World Bank
[B] Food and Agriculture Organization
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] International Monetary Fund
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Correct Answer: B [Food and Agriculture Organization]
Notes:
The Food price index, which was seen in news recently, is released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The United Nations Food agency has recently announced that the index reached 100.9 points in October, which is the highest since January this year. The index measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar.
5. Which bank has launched the country’s first comprehensive banking programme for millennials?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] Axis Bank
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Yes Bank
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Correct Answer: C [ICICI Bank]
Notes:
India’s leading private sector bank ICICI Bank has recently announced the launch of India’s first comprehensive banking programme for millennials.
The programme is named as ‘ICICI Bank Mine’ and it offered an instant savings account. As per the bank, any millennial aged up to 35 years can apply digitally for an ‘ICICI Bank Mine’ account. The package also offers investment guidance, customised credit and debit card and many features.
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