Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2020
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41. Which city was named as the World Book Capital for the year 2020, by UNESCO?
[A] Tokyo
[B] Beijing
[C] Kuala Lumpur
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: C [Kuala Lumpur]
Notes:
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia was named as the World Book Capital for the year 2020 by UNESCO.
Every year, April 23 is celebrated as the World Book and Copyright Day across the world. UNESCO along with the international organizations associated with publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the World Book Capital for a year. This year, Kuala Lumpur has been named for 2020.
42. The country’s first COVID-19 sample collection mobile lab has been developed by which state-owned organisation, in collaboration with the ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad?
[A] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
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Correct Answer: B [Defence Research and Development Organisation]
Notes:
Defence Research and Development Organisation has collaborated with the ESIC medical college & hospital, Hyderabad and developed the country’s first COVID-19 sample collection mobile lab.
The mobile lab has been named “Mobile BSL-3 VRDL Lab” and was inaugurated by the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The lab has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and can process over 1000 samples a day. The lab has been developed in a record 15 days and can be positioned at any place.
43. Along with English Language Day, which language day is celebrated at the United Nations, on April 23, every year?
[A] French Language Day
[B] Chinese Language Day
[C] Spanish Language Day
[D] Russian Language Day
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Correct Answer: C [Spanish Language Day]
Notes:
English Language Day at the United Nations is celebrated annually on 23 April, the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. English is one of the two working languages of the UN, while UN has six official languages.
Along with English language day, Spanish Language Day is also celebrated, to raise awareness about the history, culture and use of Spanish. April 23 is also the death anniversary of the Spanish legend Miguel de Cervantes.
44. What is the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act passed by the Parliament on April 24 1992 related to?
[A] Right to Education
[B] Constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions
[C] Providing legislative assembly and council of ministers for NCT of Delhi
[D] Implement Tenth Finance Commission recommendation
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Correct Answer: B [Constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions]
Notes:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act passed by the Parliament in April 24 1992 provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions of the country.
The status was given through inserting Article 243 to Part IX of the Indian Constitution. To commemorate the occasion, 24 April is celebrated as the Panchayati Raj Day, across the country. The act added certain provisions in constitution including forming Gram Sabha in a village or group of villages; constitution of Panchayats at village levels and direct elections to all seats in Panchayats.
45. As per the recent announcement from the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, what is the objective of the Rs 1 trillion fund, proposed to be set up by the Government?
[A] Developing Health infrastructure
[B] Repaying outstanding debts of MSMEs
[C] Bail-out package to MSMEs
[D]
Insurance package to MSMEs
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Correct Answer: B [Repaying outstanding debts of MSMEs]
Notes:
As per the recent announcement of the Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari, he has devised a scheme to set up a Rs 1 trillion fund, which is to be launched by the Government after the approval of Cabinet.
This fund will be utilised for repaying outstanding payments to MSMEs owed by the PSUs, central and state governments and major industries. This is also expected to increase liquidity in the market. As per his statement, the Ministry is also working on fast-tracking GST refunds to help MSMEs.
46. Which mutual fund house announced that it has shut down six of its schemes owing to market disruptions amid Covid-19?
[A] Nippon India Mutual Fund
[B] Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
[C] Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
[D] Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund
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Correct Answer: D [Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund]
Notes:
One of the largest Asset Management companies in India, the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has recently announced to have shut down six of its funds owing to market disruptions amid Covid-19.
The Association of National Exchange Members of India (ANMI) sought the intervention of the SEBI and Finance Ministry to protect investor capital in six mutual fund schemes. These funds collectively managed a corpus of over ₹25,000 crore.
47. Which IT firm of India has launched an online self-certification course for frontline health workers, named ‘Corona Warriors’?
[A] Wipro
[B] Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
[C] Infosys
[D] HCL Technologies
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Correct Answer: B [Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)]
Notes:
A unit of the top IT firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), TCS iON, has recently launched a free online self-certification course for frontline health workers, named ‘Corona Warriors’.
The health workers who are dealing with COVID-19 patients will be offered profession-specific modules. The digital course is available in English and it is offered through TCS iON Digital Learning Hub. The software venture of TCS, Digitate has also announced a platform called ‘ignio Cognitive Procurement’ to assist enterprises in decision making of purchases.
48. Basava Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara, is prominently celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Basava Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of the 12th century poet, philosopher and social reformer, Lord Basaveshwara, is prominently celebrated in the state of Karnataka.
Also called as Basavanna, he was the founding saint of the Lingayat sect. He was also known for establishing a spiritual democracy called ‘Anubhava Mantapa’ in the 12th century. The era starting from his birth-year is also called as the Basava era in the state.
49. What is ‘VITAL’, which was making news recently, in context with the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] Testing Kit
[B]
Ventilator
[C] Personal Protection Equipment
[D] X-ray Device
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Correct Answer: B [
Ventilator]
Notes:
A new high-pressure ventilator named VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally) has been developed by the engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
VITAL has been designed to treat patients with milder symptoms so that the traditional ventilators may be used for critical patients. The device has passed a critical test and waiting for the fast-track approval from FDA.
50. The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), which has been notified by the Finance Ministry, will be headquartered in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Gandhinagar
[D] Ahmedabad
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Correct Answer: C [Gandhinagar]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Finance has established the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), which will be headquartered in Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
This body will regulate all financial products and financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in the country against multiple regulators including RBI, SEBI, IRDA and PFRDA. The IFSCA will have a chairperson and one member each nominated by the regulators. It will also include two members from the central government and full-time or part-time members.