Here is the Current affairs quiz August 15th 2020 for RBI/NABARD/SEBI 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. Name the author of book titled ‘Suraj Kade Marda Nahi’?
- Baldev Singh Sadaknama
- Ajeet Cour
- Surjit Patar
- Atamjit Singh
Answer: (1)
Q2. Who has successfully launched South Korea’s first military satellite “ANASIS-II”?
- NASA
- ISRO
- CNSA
- SpaceX
Answer: (4)
Q3. Name the state/UT that has launched Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Ration Yojna?
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Uttar Pradesh
- Jharkhand
Answer: (2)
The scheme known as “Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Ration Yojna” has been approved by Delhi government for doorstep delivery of ration to eligible beneficiaries. The scheme is expected to be rolled out in the next 6-7 months after completing tendering process and other necessities
Q4. Who has been conferred with the ‘Legend of Animation’ award instituted by the Toonz Media Group?
- Rajiv Chilaka
- Kireet Khurana
- Arnab Chaudhuri
- Ishu Patel
Answer: (3)
The prestigious ‘Legend of Animation’ award of the Toonz Media Group (TMG) has been posthumously conferred to the legendary animation director Arnab Chaudhuri, for his invaluable contribution to the animation and entertainment industry of India.
Q5. Name the country with which Indian Navy has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX), a high-end joint naval exercise?
- USA
- Japan
- Australia
- China
Answer: (1)
Indian Navy has conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX), a high-end joint naval exercise with the US Navy in the Indian Ocean
Q6. Who has unveiled the COVID Protection System (COPS) for workplace?
- ICMR
- DRDO
- CSIR-CMERI
- ISRO
Answer: (3)
CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, unveiled the COVID Protection System (COPS) for workplace as a game-changer in the current Pandemic Scenario
Q7. Who has been appointed as MD & CEO of Karur Vysya Bank?
- K S Ravichandran
- Ramesh Babu Boddu
- M V Srinivasamoorthi
- M K Venkatesan
Answer: (2)
Karur Vysya Bank has appointed Ramesh Babu Boddu as MD & CEO for a period of three years
Q8. Name the country that has successfully launched “Tianwen-1” its first independent mission to Mars?
- Japan
- North Korea
- South Korea
- China
Answer: (4)
China launched its first independent probe headed to Mars. It is a major milestone in Beijing’s mission to build a world-class space programme
Q9. Name the bank that has launched Nation-wide CSR campaign for Distribution of Mask and Sanitizer to prevent Spread of COVID-19?
- Punjab National Bank
- SBI
- RBI
- NABARD
Answer: (1)
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched Punjab National Bank’s (PNB) campaign to distribute face masks and sanitizers to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Q10. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched UPI AutoPay feature for recurring payments up to what amount?
- Rs 1000
- Rs 1500
- Rs 2000
- Rs 2500
Answer: (3)
National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched UPI AutoPay feature for recurring payments. With this new facility, customers can enable recurring e-mandate using any UPI application for recurring payments such as mobile bills, electricity bills, EMI payments, entertainment and OTT subscriptions, insurance, mutual funds and loan payments, among others of up to Rs 2000. If the amount exceeds Rs 2000, customers have to execute every mandate with UPI PIN
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