Daily Current Affairs : 25th August 2020 | Daily GK update Quiz

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Daily Current Affairs 25th August 2020 Quiz:

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Q.1. Which state/UTs Government has launched Niraman Mazdoor Registration Abhiyan for Construction Workers?

किस राज्य / केंद्रशासित प्रदेश सरकार ने निर्माण श्रमिकों के लिए निर्माण मजदूर पंजीकरण अभियान शुरू किया है?

(a) Chandigarh / चंडीगढ़

(b) Rajasthan / राजस्थान

(d) Assam / असम

(e) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(c)

Exp. The Delhi Government launched Niraman Mazdoor Registration Abhiyan for construction workers to register and utilise around 18 assistance schemesunder which a mega registration campaign for construction workers will be conducted from 24th August 2020 to 11th September 2020.

This special camp will provide tech support to the construction workers.

Q.2. Which state/UTs Government has announced to build “Transit Homes” for Migrant Workers?

किस राज्य / केंद्रशासित प्रदेश सरकार ने प्रवासी श्रमिकों के लिए “ट्रांजिट होम्स” बनाने की घोषणा की है?

(a) Tamil Nadu / तमिल नाडू

(b) Karnataka / कर्नाटक

(d) Uttar Pradesh / उत्तर प्रदेश

(e) Punjab / पंजाब

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(b)

Exp. The Karnataka Government is to build transit homes for migrant workers. The project is being launched with an inspiration from “Apna Ghar” project of Kerala.

Aims: The homes aim to provide better living conditions for the migrant workers. This is being launched because of the reverse migration in Karnataka amid lock down.

Q.3. What is the name of the Application launched by Indian Air Force recently to provide career-related information to aspirants?

भारतीय वायु सेना द्वारा हाल ही में शुरू किए गए एप्लीकेशन का नाम क्या है जो उम्मीदवारों को कैरियर से संबंधित जानकारी प्रदान करता है?

(a) UDAAN / उड़ान

(b) ARMAAN / अरमान

(d) Hamraaz / हमराज़

(e) IAF Connect / आई ऐ एफ कनेक्ट

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(c)

Exp. Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on 24th August launched a mobile application ‘MY IAF’ at IAF Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) to provide career-related information to aspirants as a part of Digital India initiative.

“The application, developed in association with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), provides career-related information and details to those desirous of joining the Indian Air Force.

Q.4. In which country, the India Pavilion at the Army-2020 International Military and Technical Forum has been inaugurated?

किस देश में आर्मी -2020 इंटरनेशनल मिलिट्री एंड टेक्निकल फोरम में इंडिया पैवेलियन का उद्घाटन किया गया है?

(a) Russia / रूस

(b) Japan / जापान

(d) UK / ब्रिटेन

(e) USA / यू.एस.ए.

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(a)

Exp. The India Pavilion at the Army-2020 International Military and Technical Forum was inaugurated by Secretary (Defence Production) Raj Kumar and Indian Ambassador DB Venkatesh Verma outside Moscow.

The forum will also host discussions among global military officials, researchers and defence industry experts about the application of 3D technologies in designing, manufacturing and operating weapons and military equipment.

The forum was organised by the Russian Defence Ministry will be held from August 23-29 at the Patriot Park near Moscow, which has been the venue since 2015.

Q.5. By how much percent the total income in 2019-20 has increased, according to RBI Annual Report 2019-20?

RBI वार्षिक रिपोर्ट 2019-20 के अनुसार 2019-20 में कुल आय में कितने प्रतिशत की वृद्धि हुई है?

(a) 19.71%

(b) 28.97%

(d) 43.54%

(e) 54.17%

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(b)

Exp. Reserve Bank of India released its annual report 2019-20. The report has made it very clear to the world that the apex bank stands as a bank with the highest levels of financial resilience globally. According to the report, the total income in 2019-20 has increased by 28.97%.

The total income in the year 2018-19 was Rs 1,49,672. In 2019-20, it was Rs 1,93,036.

Q.6. Which company has launched ‘The Anywhere School’ with 50 New features to boost Online learning?

ऑनलाइन लर्निंग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए किस कंपनी ने 50 नई सुविधाओं के साथ ‘द एनीवेयर स्कूल‘ लॉन्च किया है?

(a) Google / गूगल

(b) Facebook / फेसबुक

(d) Microsoft / माइक्रोसॉफ्ट

(e) Apple / एप्पल

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(a)

Exp. To help millions of students tide over the pandemic-induced learning from home tech giant Google has announced a new initiative called ‘The Anywhere School’.

With this initiative, Google will also roll out over 50 new features across Meet, Classroom, G Suite and other products to hundreds of thousands of viewers in more than 250 countries around the world.

Q.7. Name the integrated app launched by Tata Digital which will combine the company’s consumer offerings on a single platform.

टाटा डिजिटल द्वारा शुरू किए गए एकीकृत ऐप का नाम बताएं जो कंपनी के उपभोक्ता प्रसाद को एक ही मंच पर संयोजित करेगा।

(a) CliQ app / CliQ ऐप

(b) Tata Digi app / टाटा डिजी ऐप

(d) Tata Mart app / टाटा मार्ट ऐप

(e) Sky app / स्काई ऐप

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(c)

Exp. Tata Digital, India’s oldest conglomerate Tata Group’s foray into the tech sector, is set to launch an integrated ‘Super App’ which will combine the company’s consumer offerings on a single platform.

The new app is expected to pit the company against rival business such as Reliance and Amazon, among others.

Tata Digital operates ecommerce platform Tata CLiQ, online grocery store StarQuik and online electronics platform Croma.

Q.8. Name the chief of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) who has got two-year extension recently.

रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन (DRDO) के प्रमुख का नाम बताइए जिन्हें हाल ही में दो साल का विस्तार मिला है।

(a) U R Rao / यू आर राव

(b) Ajit Kumar Mohanty / अजीत कुमार मोहंती

(d) Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan / कृष्णस्वामी कस्तूरीरंगन

(e) G Satheesh Reddy / जि सतीश रेड्डी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(e)

Exp. Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has been given a two-year extension as the Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development and Chairman DRDO beyond his tenure of August 26, 2020.

Headquarters: New Delhi

Established: 1958

Q.9. Who is the author of the Book “Delhi Riots 2020: the Untold Story”?

“दिल्ली रायट्स 2020: द अनटोल्ड स्टोरी” पुस्तक के लेखक कौन हैं?

(a) Monika Arora / मोनिका अरोड़ा

(b) Sonali Chitalkar / सोनाली चितलकर

(d) All of the above / उपरोक्त सभी

(e) Both b & c / दोनों बी और सी

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(d)

Exp. The book “Delhi Riots 2020: The Untold Story” authored by Monika Arora, advocate, Sonali Chitalkar (political Science) and Prerna Malhotra(English) teachers at Delhi University is set to be published by Garuda Prakashan.

Bloomsbury India dropped the launch of this book on 22nd August 2020.

Q.10. Which Football club has won the UEFA Champions League 2019-20?

किस फुटबॉल क्लब ने यूईएफए चैंपियंस लीग 2019-20 जीता है?

(a) Borussia Dortmund / बोरुसिया डॉर्टमुंड

(b) Eintracht Frankfurt / इंट्राचैट फ्रैंकफर्ट

(d) Bayern Munich / बेयर्न म्यूनिख

(e) Werder Bremen / वेडर ब्रेमेन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(d)

Exp. German professional sports club, Bayern Munich won the UEFA Champions League 2019-20 title by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0. The final was played in Lisbon, Portugal.

Bayern Munich has become the first European Cup winners who won all their matches during the tournament. This is the sixth European Champions League title for Bayern Munich.

Q.11. What is the currency of Russia?

रूस की मुद्रा क्या है?

(a) Dong / डोंग

(b) Rouble / रूबल

(d) Peso / पेसो

(e) Riel / रीएल

Answer & Explanation

Ans..(b)

Exp. President: Vladimir Putin.

Capital: Moscow.

Currancy: Russian Rouble.

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