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

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Daily Current Affairs 25th September 2020 Quiz:

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Q.1. Which state’s Krushi Bhawan has won the ‘People’s Choice Award’ in the ‘Social Good Category’ at AZ Awards 2020?

किस राज्य के कृशी भवन ने AZ अवॉर्ड्स 2020 में ‘सोशल गुड कैटिगरी’ में ‘पीपल्स चॉइस अवार्ड’ जीता है?

(a) Karnataka / कर्नाटक

(b) Telangana / तेलंगाना

(d) Tamil Nadu / तमिल नाडू

(e) Odisha / ओडिशा

Answer & Explanation

Ans.1.(e)

Exp. Odisha’s newly constructed architectural marvel Krushi Bhawan has won the People’s Choice Award in the ‘Social Good Category’ at AZ Awards 2020. The Krushi Bhawan was the only project from India at the globally acknowledged prestigious award.

Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik tweeted and dedicated the award to the farmer and artisans of Odisha who is the influence behind the design of the Krushi Bhawan.

Q.2. Which state’s Chief Minister has launched Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni?

किस राज्य के मुख्यमंत्री ने मुख्मंत्रिर ग्राम्य परिबहन अचोनी लॉन्च किया है?

(a) Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश

(b) Tripura / त्रिपुरा

(d) Karnataka / कर्नाटक

(e) Rajasthan / राजस्थान

Answer & Explanation

Ans.2.(c)

Exp. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday launched the Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni and distributed vehicles under the scheme to beneficiaries at a programme held at Assam Administrative Staff College by transport department.

The scheme aims to improve rural connectivity and generate employment in the villages. Under the scheme, the eligible entrepreneurs will be assisted financially with 25 per cent of the cost of the vehicle by the State government or Rs 1 lakh, whichever is less.

Q.3. Which state’s Tourism’s “Human by Nature” campaign has won PATA (Pacific- Asia Travel Association) Grand Award 2020 for Marketing?

किस राज्य के पर्यटन के “ह्यूमन बाय नेचर” अभियान ने मार्केटिंग के लिए PATA (प्रशांत- एशिया ट्रैवल एसोसिएशन) ग्रैंड अवार्ड 2020 जीता है?

(a) Karnataka / कर्नाटक

(b) Andhra Pradesh / आंध्र प्रदेश

(d) Kerala / केरल

(e) Tamil Nadu / तमिल नाडू

Answer & Explanation

Ans.3.(d)

Exp. Kerala Tourism’s internationally-acclaimed ‘Human by Nature’ campaign won the prestigious PATA (Pacific- Asia Travel Association) Grand Award 2020 for Marketing. This gives a huge stimulus to tourism industry in the state which has been severely affected due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards were announced during a virtual presentation ceremony in Beijing.

Q.4. Which country and United Nations is going to co-host Global Climate Summit 2020 on December 12?

12 दिसंबर को कौन सा देश और संयुक्त राष्ट्र वैश्विक जलवायु शिखर सम्मेलन 2020 की सह-मेजबानी करने जा रहा है?

(a) Saudi Arabia / सऊदी अरबिया

(b) Japan / जापान

(d) USA / यू.एस.ए.

(e) United Kingdom / ब्रिटेन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.4.(e)

Exp. The United Kingdom and the United Nations are going to co-organise a global climate summit on December 12, 2020, to mark the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will co-host the event. The summit will increase the momentum ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) to be held in Glasgow, Scotland in November 2021.

Aims: The Summit will invite National governments to present more ambitious and high-quality climate plans.

Q.5. Which country’s president has appointed Mohamed Hussein Roble as the new prime minister?

किस देश के राष्ट्रपति ने मोहम्मद हुसैन रोबले को नया प्रधान मंत्री नियुक्त किया है?

(a) Nigeria / नाइजीरिया

(b) Somalia / सोमालिया

(d) Sudan / सूडान

(e) Yemen / यमन

Answer & Explanation

Ans.5.(b)

Exp. Somalia President Mohamed Farmaajo appointed Mohamed Hussein Roble as the country’s new prime minister on 22nd September.

He will replace former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khayre, who was voted out of office by parliament in July.

Q.6. Which indigenously developed missile has been successfully test fired from the Chandipur Integrated Test Range, Odisha recently?

हाल ही में ओडिशा के चांदीपुर इंटीग्रेटेड टेस्ट रेंज से किस स्वदेशी विकसित मिसाइल का सफल परीक्षण किया गया है?

(a) Prithvi II / पृथ्वी II

(b) Dhanush II / धनुष II

(d) Akash III / आकाश III

(e) Netra IV / नेत्रा IV

Answer & Explanation

Ans.6.(a)

Exp. India successfully test fired the Prithvi II missile which was developed indigenously. The test was conducted at the Chandipur Integrated Test Range, Odisha.

The missile attained the range of 350 km. The test fire was a routine exercise. Electro optical tracking systems, radars and telemetry stations of Defense Research and development Organizations (DRDO) traced the trajectory of the missile.

Q.7. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL)?

एनर्जी एफिशिएंसी सर्विसेज लिमिटेड (EESL) के नए प्रबंध निदेशक के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?

(a) Anil Dhasmana / अनिल धस्माना

(b) Sanyukta Samaddar / संयुक्ता समद्दार

(d) Rajat Sud / रजत सूद

(e) Preeti Sudan / प्रीती सूडान

Answer & Explanation

Ans.7.(d)

Exp. A Joint Venture (JV) of Public Sector Undertakings, under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has appointed Rajat Sud as its new Managing Director from immediate effect.

He takes charge from S Gopal, director (commercial), who was given the additional charge as interim MD.

Head Quarters: New Delhi, India

Chairman: Rajeev Sharma.

Q.8. World Pharmacist Day is observed globally on _______________ every year.

विश्व फार्मासिस्ट दिवस हर साल _______________ को विश्व स्तर पर मनाया जाता है।

(a) 21 September / 21 सितंबर

(b) 22 September / 22 सितंबर

(d) 24 September / 24 सितंबर

(e) 25 September / 25 सितंबर

Answer & Explanation

Ans.8.(e)

Exp. World Pharmacist Day is observed globally on 25th September every year. This day is celebrated to create awareness about the role of a pharmacist in improving health.

The day was an initiative of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) along with the council of this organization.

Q.9. What was the theme for World Pharmacist Day 2020?

विश्व फार्मासिस्ट दिवस 2020 के लिए विषय क्या था?

(a) Safe and effective medicines for all

(b) Transforming global health

(d) From research to health care: Your pharmacist is at your service

(e) Pharmacists: Caring for you

Answer & Explanation

Ans.9.(b)

Exp. World Pharmacist Day is observed globally on 25th September every year. This day is celebrated to create awareness about the role of a pharmacist in improving health.

The day was an initiative of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) along with the council of this organization.

Theme 2020: “Transforming global health“.

Q.10. SP Balasubrahmanyam who passed away recently was a/an ___________________.

एसपी बालासुब्रमण्यम जिनका हाल ही में निधन हो गया, एक ___________________ थे।

(a) Politician / राजनीतिज्ञ

(b) Journalist / पत्रकार

(d) Environmentalist / पर्यावरण वादी

(e) Playback singer / पार्श्व गायक

Answer & Explanation

Ans.10.(e)

Exp. Legendary playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away on September 25 at the age of 74.

SP Balasubrahmanyam Indian music has lost one of its most melodious voices. Called ‘Paadum Nila’ or ‘Singing Moon’ by his countless fans, he was honoured with Padma Bhushan and many National Awards.

Q.11. What is the capital of Somalia?

सोमालिया की राजधानी क्या है?

(a) Hargeisa / हेर्गियीसा

(b) Khartoum‎ / खार्तूम

(d) Mogadishu / मोगादिशु

(e) Asmara / अस्मारा

Answer & Explanation

Ans.11.(d)

Exp: Capital: Mogadishu

Currencies: United States Dollar, Somali shilling

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