Daily Current Affairs : 19th October 2020 | Daily GK update Quiz

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Daily Current Affairs 19th October 2020 Quiz:

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Q.1. India has joined hands with which of the following country for its e-health initiative?

भारत ने अपने ई–स्वास्थ्य पहल के लिए निम्नलिखित में से किस देश के साथ हाथ मिलाया है?

(a) Vietnam / वियतनाम

(b) Mali / माली

(d) Netherlands / नेदरलैंड्स

(e) Hong Kong / हांगकांग

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(d)

Exp. India and the Netherlands on 16th October unveiled plans for a joint thrust in the e-health sector, with the aim of providing digital health facilities and security to every Indian.

Part of India’s ambitious National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), this cooperative initiative will see the two countries work closely to create capacities and put in place the requisite technology backbone to enable this revolutionary initiative.

Q.2. Name the DRDO-developed ballistic missile with over 250 km strike range that has been successfully test fired off the coast of Balasore, Odisha by India.

DRDO द्वारा विकसित बैलिस्टिक मिसाइल का नाम (250 किमी से अधिक स्ट्राइक रेंज के साथ) बतायें जिसका सफल परीक्षण भारत द्वारा ओडिशा के बालासोर तट से किया गया है।

(a) Prithvi-2 / पृथ्वी-2

(b) Dhanush-2 / धनुष-2

(d) Akash-3/ आकाश-3

(e) Netra-4 / नेत्रा-4

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(a)

Exp. India, on 18th October, successfully testfired the over 250 km strike range Prithvi-2 ballistic missile off the coast of Balasore, Odisha. The DRDO-developed Missile is already the part of the Strategic Forces Command, which is the custodian of India’s nuclear arsenal. This is the latest in the series of missile tests conducted by India in the recent past. the DRDO launched Nirbhay missile, the 10th successive missile launch by the defence research agency in just 35 days.

Q.3. Which organization formulated the “AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR” scheme which has been launched by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar?

“आयुष्मान सहाकार” योजना किस संगठन द्वारा बनाई गई है, जिसकी शुरुआत केंद्रीय कृषि मंत्री नरेंद्र सिंह तोमर ने की?

(a) Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) / केंद्रीय औषधि मानक नियंत्रण संगठन

(b) Food Corporation of India (FCI) / भारतीय खाद्य निगम

(d) National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) / राष्ट्रीय सहकारी विकास निगम

(e) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) / कृषि और प्रसंस्कृत खाद्य उत्पाद निर्यात विकास प्राधिकरण

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(d)

Exp. The Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has launched the AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR scheme on October 19, 2020. The scheme has been formulated by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) which is the apex autonomous development finance institution under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Aims: The scheme is an unique way that will assist cooperatives to play an important role in creation of healthcare infrastructure in the country.

Q.4. Name the Home Secretary whose tenure has been extended by GoI till 2021.

गृह सचिव का नाम बताइए जिनका कार्यकाल 2021 तक भारत सरकार द्वारा बढ़ा दिया गया है।

(a) Rajeev Gauba / राजीव गौबा

(b) Tarun Bajaj / तरुण बजाज

(d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla / हर्षवर्धन श्रृंगला

(e) T.V. Somanathan / टी वी सोमनाथन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(c)

Exp. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla till August 22, 2021.

Bhalla, a 1984 batch IAS officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was appointed as Home Secretary in August 2019. He was to superannuate on November 30, 2020.

Q.5. Who has been elected as the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) ‘s chairman for the term 2020-21?

2020-21 की अवधि के लिए भारतीय बैंक संघ (आईबीए) के अध्यक्ष के रूप में किसे चुना गया है?

(a) Dinesh Kumar Khara / दिनेश कुमार खारा

(b) J Venkatramu / जे वेंकटरमू

(d) Gurdeep Singh / गुरदीप सिंह

(e) Rajkiran Rai G / राजकिरण राय जी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(e)

Exp. Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) announced Union Bank of India’s MD and CEO Rajkiran Rai G has been elected as the association’s chairman for the term 2020-21.

State Bank of India’s Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara has been elected as the deputy chairman of the association.

IBA is an association of banks and other entities in the banking ecosystem in India catering to its members

Q.6. Who became the first Indian woman to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award?

वन्यजीव फोटोग्राफर ऑफ द ईयर पुरस्कार जीतने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला कौन बनी?

(a) Nilima Ghose / नीलिमा घोष

(b) GS Lakshmi / जीएस लक्ष्मी

(d) Hina Jaiswal / हिना जायसवाल

(e) Harmanpreet Kaur / हरमनप्रीत कौर

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(c)

Exp. Aishwarya Sridhar, 23, has become the first Indian woman to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. Her photo won among 50,000 entries from over 80 countries across the world.

Only 100 images were shortlisted and she won the award for her photograph in the Behaviour Invertebrates category.

Q.7. ‘SLINEX’ is a joint naval exercise (which will begin on October 19, 2020 off the Trincomalee coast) between India and which of the following country?

SLINEX भारत और निम्नलिखित में से किस देश के बीच एक संयुक्त नौसैनिक अभ्यास (जो 19 अक्टूबर 2020 को त्रिंकोमाली तट से शुरू होगा) है?

(a) Russia / रूस

(b) Myanmar / म्यांमार

(d) UK / ब्रिटेन

(e) Sri Lanka / श्री लंका

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(e)

Exp. The 8th annual joint exercise between Indian and Sri Lankan navies – SLINEX-20 will begin on October 19, 2020 off the Trincomalee coast. It is a 3 day exercise and will end on October 21, 2020.

The exercise comply with India’s Security and Growth for all in the Region (SAGAR) Policy and Neighbourhood first policy.

Q.8. Which country is going to participate in Malabar naval exercise in November along with India, US and Japan?

भारत, अमेरिका और जापान के साथ नवंबर में मालाबार नौसेना अभ्यास में कौन सा देश भाग लेने वाला है?

(a) Australia / ऑस्ट्रेलिया

(b) France / फ्रांस

(d) Spain / स्पेन

(e) England / इंग्लैंड

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(a)

Exp. Australia will participate in Malabar, the major naval exercise in the Indian Ocean next month, along with India, the United States and Japan.

Discussions have been going on about getting Australia, the fourth member of the Quad, to take part. Sources said Australia’s participation is now final. The exercise is planned for late November in the Indian Ocean.

Q.9. Who among the following has won Women’s Singles title in Badminton at Denmark Open?

निम्नलिखित में से किसने डेनमार्क ओपन में बैडमिंटन का महिला एकल खिताब जीता है?

(a) Sofia Kenin / सोफिया केनीन

(b) Victoria Azarenka / विक्टोरिया अजारेंका

(d) Naomi Osaka / नाओमी ओसाका

(e) Simone Biles / सिमोन बाइल्स

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(c)

Exp. The Japanese Former World Champion Nozomi Okuhara has won the Denmark Open title in Badminton. She got the title by beating three-time world champion Carolina Marin in women’s singles. She took 56 minutes to get the Olympic gold medallist Spaniard in two games 21-19, 21-17. The Denmark open was played at Odense.

Q.10. Who has won the Men’s Singles title of Badminton at Denmark Open?

डेनमार्क ओपन में बैडमिंटन का पुरुष एकल खिताब किसने जीता है?

(a) Alexander Zverev / अलेक्जेंडर ज्वेरेव

(b) Anders Antonsen / एंडर्स एंटोनसेन

(d) Novak Djokovic / नोवाक जोकोविच

(e) Pancho Gonzales / पंचो गोंजाल्स

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(b)

Exp. World number seven Anders Antonsen from Denmark defeated Rasmus Gemke by 18-21, 21-19, 21-12 and won the Men’s single. With this win, Antonsen moves up to second in the world rankings.

Gemke is ranked at number three.

Q.11. Zarina Roshan Khan has passed away recently. She was a/an _____________.

जरीना रोशन खान का हाल ही में निधन हो गया है। वह एक _____________ थी।

(a) Lyricist / गीतकार

(b) Music composer / संगीतकार

(d) Environmentalist / पर्यावरण वादी

(e) Classical singer / शास्त्रीय गायक

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(c)

Exp. Actor Zarina Roshan Khan recently passed away in Mumbai following a cardiac arrest. She was 54. Khan played the role of Indu Dadi in Zee TV show Kumkum Bhagya. Having started her career as a stunt woman, Zarina starred in several shows and films. Apart from Kumkum Bhagya, she was also seen playing a pivotal role in Vidya.

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