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Daily Current Affairs 12th February 2020

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Q1. World Unani Day is observed on____________.

(a)8th February

(b)9th February

(d)11th February

(e)12th February

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(d)

Exp. World Unani Day has observed every year on 11th February. This day is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of great Unani scholar and social reformer Hakim Ajmal Khan. He was one of the founders of the Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi.

Q.2.Which state hosted ClimFishCon 2020, a global meet on climate change, ocean health?

(a)Andhra Pradesh

(b)Telangana

(c)Karnataka

(d)Odisha

(e)Kerala

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(e)

Exp. ClimFishCon 2020, a three-day international conference on the impact of climate change on ‘hydrological cycle, ecosystem, fisheries and food security’ began in Kerala on February 12 at the Le Meridian Convention Centre.

Q.3. National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM), Faridabad will be renamed as _____________________.

(a)Atal National Institute of Financial Management (ANIFM)

(b)Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM)

(c)Mahatma Gandhi National Institute of Financial Management (MGNIFM)

(d)Sushma Swaraj National Institute of Financial Management (SSNIFM)

(e)Manohar Parrikar National Institute of Financial Management (MPNIFM)

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3. (b)

Exp. The government has decided to rename National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM), Faridabad as Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM).

Q.4. Which state cabinet approved Ground water act 2020?

(a)Andhra Pradesh

(b)Uttar Pradesh

(c)Karnataka

(d)Odisha

(e)Uttarakhand

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4. (b)

Exp. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 11th February chaired a state cabinet meeting where the Ground Water Act-2020 meant to improve the falling groundwater level was approved. Under the act, registration will be mandatory to install submersible pumps.

Q.5. Where was “National Horticulture Fair” 2020 held?

(a)Kolkata

(b)Bengaluru

(c)Hyderabad

(d)Ahmedabad

(e)New Delhi

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(b)

Exp. National Horticulture Fair 2020 was concluded in Bengaluru. It was inaugurated by Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR) on 5 February 2020. The fair was held from 5-8 February.

Q.6._____________has been decided as the official new name for “Novel Coronavirus” by WHO.

(a)COVID-17

(b)COVID-18

(c)COVID-19

(d)COVID-20

(e)COVID-21

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(c)

Exp. In a recent announcement by World Health Organisation (WHO), coronavirus, responsible for thousands of deaths across the world has been named officially. ‘Covid-19’ has been decided as the new name for Novel Coronavirus.

Q.7. According to a recent survey, which of the following companies is the most profitable PSU for FY19?

(a)BSNL

(b)Air India

(c)MTNL

(d)ONGC

(e)None of the above

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(d)

Exp. ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation and NTPC were the top three profitable PSUs in 2018-19.

Q.8. According to a recent survey, which of the following companies is/are the highest loss-making PSUs for FY19?

(a)BSNL

(b)Air India

(c)MTNL

(d)ONGC

(e)a, b & c

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(e)

Exp. BSNL, Air India and MTNL incurred highest losses for a third consecutive year, according to a survey.

Q.9. Which Bank has bagged two awards at IBA Banking Technology 2020 Award?

(a)Federal Bank

(b)South Indian Bank

(c)HDFC Bank

(d)IndusInd Bank

(e)Yes Bank

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9. (b)

Exp. South Indian Bank has bagged two awards at the Banking Technology 2020 awards instituted by the Indian Banks’ Association. The Bank emerged winner in the ‘Most Customer Centric Bank Using Technology’ category and runner up in the ‘Best Payments Initiative’ category amongst small Banks’.

Q.10. National Productivity Day is observed on ______________.

(a)8th February

(b)9th February

(d)11th February

(e)12th February

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(e)

Exp. National Productivity Day is observed on 12 February. The day is celebrated by the National Productivity Council (NPC) to promote productivity culture in India.

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