Here is the Current affairs quiz April 15th & 16th 2020 for RBI/NABARD in the quiz series. This quiz series is also useful for IBPS/SBI PO, Railway recruitment, LIC AAO and clerical exams. The questions covers current affairs, static financial knowledge and other important topics which can be asked in competitive exams. Answers are given at the end of the quiz.
Q1. Which bank has launched the DIGIGEN – a digital banking platform where customers can digitally open a Savings Account and Fixed Deposit instantly?
- AU Small Finance Bank
- Utkarsh Small Finance Bank
- Jana Small Finance Bank
- Capital Small Finance Bank
Answer: (3)
Jana Small Finance Bank, a scheduled commercial bank, has launched DIGIGEN – a digital banking platform where customers can digitally open a Savings Account and Fixed Deposit instantly; anytime, anywhere.
Q2. Who is the face of Twitter campaign launched to promote digital modes of payment?
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Shahrukh Khan
- Aamir Khan
- Saif Ali Khan
Answer: (1)
Reserve Bank of India has urged bank customers to adopt digital modes of payment that are convenient and safe. In a Twitter campaign launched in public interest, the RBI emphasised on transacting digitally as it gives the convenience of making payments anytime and anywhere. The face of the campaign is Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan. The RBI, through the campaign, reiterated the multiple digital payment options such as NEFT, IMPS, UPI and BBPS that are available 24*7.
Q3. Who has launched a web-portal YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation)?
- MEITY
- NITI Aayog
- UGC
- Ministry of HRD
Answer: (4)
Minister for Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has launched a web-portal YUKTI (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) in New Delhi
Q4. Who has developed a double layered Khadi mask?
- ICMR
- KVIC
- AIIMS
- PGI
Answer: (2)
In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has successfully developed a double layered Khadi mask and has procured orders for supplying it in large quantities
Q5. The government has planned to set up a chain of ____retail shops called ‘Suraksha Stores’ across India which will provide daily essentials to citizens while maintaining stringent safety norms.
- 10 lakh
- 15 lakh
- 20 lakh
- 25 lakh
Answer: (3)
Ahead of extending restrictions on the mobility of goods and persons, the government plans to set up a chain of 20 lakh retail shops called ‘Suraksha Stores’ across India which will provide daily essentials to citizens while maintaining stringent safety norms
Q6. ______ has become the first station of Indian Railways to install a Walk Through Mass Sanitizing Tunnel.
- Ahmedabad
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Goa
Answer: (1)
Ahmedabad railway station becomes the first station of Indian Railways to install a Walk Through Mass Sanitizing Tunnel to ensure the safety of staff and passengers in view of the COVID-19
Q7. Who has named a group of prominent individuals to serve as her new External Advisory Group for novel coronavirus and its economic impact?
- World Bank
- ADB
- AIIB
- IMF
Answer: (4)
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva names a group of prominent individuals to serve as her new External Advisory Group for novel coronavirus and its economic impact
Q8. Which state has introduced a new initiative titled ‘Food Bank’ to provide immediate aid in the form of free food to the poor and needy in COVID-19?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Manipur
- Kerala
Answer: (3)
In Manipur, a new initiative titled ‘Food Bank’ has introduced by Imphal East District Administration to provide immediate aid in the form of free food to the poor and needy who are facing scarcity of essential commodities due to the long statewide lockdown in view of the threat of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Q9. Who has signed an agreement with Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) to empower consumers to contribute to the global development agenda as well as support their respective governments in times of global crisis?
- UNIDO
- ILO
- WTO
- IMF
Answer: (1)
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) have signed an agreement to empower consumers to contribute to the global development agenda as well as support their respective governments in times of global crisis
Q10. Who will develop and operate Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh?
- Reliance Infrastructure
- Essel Infrastructure
- Tata Reality
- GMR Infrastructure
Answer: (4)
One of subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure has received “Letter of Award” (LoA) for the development and operations of Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh.
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