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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 15 August 2020

Study Time August 15, 2020


Question 1. Who addressed "India@75 Summit - Mission 2022" Organised by CII?




... Answer is b) Nitin Gadkari

On 8th August 2020, Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) and Road Transport Highways , Nitin Gadkari addressed the "India@75 Summit - Mission 2022" organised by the confederation of Indian Industries(CII) which was focused on 'reinventing technology in India'.



Question 2. What is the name of Russia’s first COVID-19 vaccine?




... Answer is A) Sputnik V

First COVID-19 vaccine "Sputnik V" is the name announced by Russan President Vladimir Putin. He announced the approval of the vaccine candidate less than two months of human testing amid skepticism from scientists.



Question 3. What is the name of Minister of External Affairs in India?




... Answer is A) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the current Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India since 31 May 2019.



Question 4. On which date, International Youth Day is observed?




... Answer is B) 12 August

International Youth Day is observed on 12th August every year. This day intends to commend youthful people groups' voices, activities and activities, just as their significant, widespread and evenhanded commitment. The day’s theme this year is Youth Engagement for Global Action.



Question 5. Which country decided to Construct a monument for the Indian soldiers Killed by Pakistan in the 1971?




... Answer is B) Bangladesh

On 7th August 2020, Mozammel Haque, Bangladesh War Liberation Minister announced the decision to construct a standalone monument for the Indian Soldiers who were killed by Pakistan in 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.



Question 6. Who was awarded the President's Colour award in 2019?




... Answer is B) Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala

President Ram Nath Kovind was awarded the President's Colour to Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala, on 20 November 2019.



Question 7. What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda?




... Answer is D) Saint John's

Antigua and Barbuda capital is St. John’s



Question 8. Recently, Which state has launched Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana replacing PMFBY to compensate crop loss of farmers for FY21?




... Answer is C) Gujarat

Gujrat CM, Vijay Rupani has launched "Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana" by replacing "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)", for FY20-21 only, for the state's 56 lakh farmers who are suffering crop losses because of dry season, excess rain or unseasonal rain.



Question 9. Which state's Council of Ministers approved "Assam Non-Government Education Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Rules 2020"?




... Answer is C) Assam

Assam Council of Ministers approved "Assam Non-Government Education Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Rules 2020". It seeks to regulate the fees structure of the private educational institutes in the State of Assam.



Question 10. Which company Launched India's 1st Pocket Android POS Device?




... Answer is D) Paytm

Paytm has launched India's 1st Pocket Android POS(Point of Sale) Device, 'Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS' for contactless ordering and payments in India. It is an effort to digitise and empower a large number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It is integrated with the 'Paytm for Business' app to generate GST compliant bills and to manage all transactions & settlements.



Question 11. On which date, World Lion Day is observed?




... Answer is A) 10 August

World Lion Day is observed on 10th August every year. This Year, World Lion Day is being observed virtually due to the pandemic. The main purpose of this day is to raise awareness about lions and educate people about issues concerning their protection and conservation.



Question 12. P K Muthusami passed away recently at the age of 99. He was known for writing lyrics in which language?




... Answer is D) Tamil

P K Muthusami was a famous Tamil lyrics writer. He passed away at the age of 99.



Question 13. With which state Power Finance Corporation has Signed MoA to construct 2 Modular Operation Theatre Rooms?




... Answer is C) Uttar Pradesh

India's leading Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has signed a Memorandum of Association(MoA) with District Administration of Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh(UP) to construct 2 Modular Operation Theatre Rooms in the District Hospital, Siddharthnagar.



Question 14. Which nation has sent AI-based high-end equipment to combat COVID-19 to India’s AIIMS?




... Answer is B) Israel

Israel has sent AI-based high-end equipment to combat COVID-19 to India’s AIIMS.



Question 15. What number of women police officers were awarded the medals of excellence in investigation in 2020?




... Answer is C) 21

21 women police officers were awarded the medals of excellence in investigation in 2020

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