Here is the Current affairs quiz April 17th 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. Who has joined hands with Google for COVID-19 contact tracing?
- Facebook
- Microsoft
- Samsung
- Apple
Answer: (4)
Google and Apple have collaborated to introduce Bluetooth-based contact tracing tech for the governments and health agencies, aiming to curb the spread of the virus.
Q2. International Day of Human Space Flight observed is observed annually on ____?
- 12th April
- 13th April
- 14th April
- 15th April
Answer: (1)
International Day of Human Space Flight is observed annually on 12th April.
Q3. Which among the following has not launched the initiative “CovidGyan”?
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
- ICMR
- Tata Memorial Centre
Answer: (3)
An initiative “CovidGyan” has been launched by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC).
Q4. Who has become the first state in the country to commence the therapy to treat those critically-ill on a trial basis?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala
- Punjab
- Haryana
Answer: (2)
Kerala is set to become the first state in the country to commence the therapy to treat those critically-ill on a trial basis.
Q5. World Chagas Disease Day was observed on ____?
- 12th April
- 13th April
- 14th April
- 15th April
Answer: (3)
For the first time, the global community is preparing to celebrate 14 April as the first World Chagas Disease Day. One of the aims is to raise the visibility and public awareness of people with Chagas Disease and the resources needed for the prevention, control or elimination of the disease.
Q6. Who has developed a digital stethoscope called AyuSynk?
- IIT Mumbai
- IIT Delhi
- IISc
- IIT Roorkee
Answer: (1)
A digital stethoscope called ‘AyuSynk’ was developed by a start-up company Ayu Devices, based in IIT-Bombay
Q7. Who has released its report titled ‘South Asia Economic Focus, Making (De) Centralization Work’?
- IMF
- ADB
- AIIB
- World Bank
Answer: (4)
World Bank released its report titled ‘South Asia Economic Focus, Making (De) Centralization Work,’
Q8. The People’s Bank of China has increased its stake in which Indian Bank?
- Axis Bank
- HDFC
- ICICI Bank
- Yes Bank
Answer: (2)
The People’s Bank of China increased its stake in Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd to 1.01% from 0.8%
Q9. Which bank has announced a five-year extension of their strategic bancassurance relationship with Max Life Insurance?
- Axis Bank
- HDFC
- ICICI Bank
- Yes Bank
Answer: (4)
Max Life Insurance and Yes Bank announced a five-year extension of their strategic bancassurance relationship
Q10. Who has set up India’s First remote health monitoring system?
- BEL
- BHEL
- NTPC
- NHPC
Answer: (1)
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has partnered with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Rishikesh to develop a state-of-the-art health monitoring system to remotely assess the health of COVID-19 patients quarantined in homes and hospitals
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