Here is the Current affairs quiz April 21st 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 launched mobile application SAHYOG?
- NITI Aayog
- Department of Science and Technology
- Google Maps
- ISRO
Answer: (2)
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has created an Integrated Geospatial Platform ‘SAHYOG’ out of available geospatial datasets, standards-based services, and analytic tools to help decision making during the current COVID-19 outbreak and aid devising area-specific strategies to handle the socio-economic impact in the recovery phase
Q2. Which state has launched the online delivery website ‘Cghaat’ to provide home delivery of fruits and vegetables during the extended lockdown phase?
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chhattisgarh
Answer: (4)
The Chhattisgarh government has launched the online delivery website ‘Cghaat’ to provide home delivery of fruits and vegetables during the extended lockdown phase
Q3. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the reverse repo rate to _____?
- 4.75%
- 4%
- 4.25%
- 4.50%
Answer: (1)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the reverse repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 3.75 per cent versus 4 per cent earlier, as the central bank ramped up measures to relieve pressure on an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic
Q4. Which bank’s license has been cancelled by RBI to pave the way for its liquidation since multiple attempts at the merger route have failed?
- Nutan Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd
- Charminar Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd
- Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd
- Jalgaon Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd
Answer: (3)
RBI has cancelled Mapusa Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd banking licence, paving the way for its liquidation since multiple attempts at the merger route have failed.
Q5. Who has developed a compact solid-state sensor to detect the heavy metal ions in water?
- IISc
- IIT Delhi
- ICMR
- CeNS
Answer: (4)
Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) has developed a compact solid-state sensor to detect the heavy metal ions in water.
Q6. World Hemophilia Day is observed annually on _____?
- 17th April
- 18th April
- 19th April
- 20th April
Answer: (1)
World Hemophilia Day is an international awareness day for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. It is held annually on April 17, date of the birthday of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia. The theme of World Haemophilia Day 2020: “Get + Involved”.
Q7. Which among the following is official mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games scheduled to be held in China?
- Vinicius
- Soohorang
- Feifei
- Miraitowa
Answer: (3)
The mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games scheduled to be held here from October 9 in 2022 was unveiled. The design of ‘Feifei’ is inspired by the motif of the ‘Divine Bird’ in the Liangzhu Culture.
Q8. Who has developed PUSA decontamination and sanitizing tunnel?
- ICMR
- ICAR
- IISc
- IIT Mumbai
Answer: (2)
The Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Chaudhary has inaugurated a ‘PUSA decontamination and sanitizing tunnel’ developed by the government research body ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Q9. Which Indian high commission has hosted Covid-19 virtual meet for businesses?
- UK
- USA
- China
- Japan
Answer: (1)
Around 40 Indian business representatives logged on to a first-of-its-kind virtual roundtable organised by the Indian High Commission in London to address concerns around the economic impact of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK
Q10. Which company has completed acquisition of Norton Motorcycles?
- Hero Motors
- Royal Enfield
- Honda Motors
- TVS Motor
Answer: (4)
The acquisition of iconic British motorcycle brand Norton brings the Chennai-based TVS Motor Company Ltd face-to-face with Royal Enfield in the niche category of age-old classic motorcycles
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