Here is the Current affairs quiz August 2nd 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 ‘Vishesh: Code To Win’?
- Nirupama Yadav
- Vijay Kumar Choudhary
- Arundhati Roy
- Amit Shah
Answer: (1)
The book, titled “Vishesh: Code To Win”, has been written by sportswoman-turned-author Nirupama Yadav
Q2. Who has been appointed as next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC Bank?
- Srikanth Nadhamuni
- Sanjiv Sachar
- M D Ranganath
- Sashidhar Jagdishan
Answer: (4)
Sashidhar Jagdishan will be HDFC Bank’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Aditya Puri as the head of the private sector lender.
Q3. Who has launched an Automated Voice Assistant ‘AXAA’?
- HDFC Bank
- Axis Bank
- IndusInd Bank
- Andhra Bank
Answer: (2)
Private sector lender Axis Bank has launched an Automated Voice Assistant ‘AXAA’. AXAA is an artificial intelligence-powered conversational voice BOT. ‘AXAA’, an artificial intelligence-powered conversational voice BOT can converse in English, Hindi and Hinglish
Q4. Name the state government that has launched Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojana?
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
- Chhattisgarh
- Uttarakhand
Answer: (3)
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched a social security scheme for tendu leaves collectors in the state, which will benefit over 12 lakh families, mostly tribals and forest dwellers engaged in its collection
Q5. India has contributed ____million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund
- USD 15.46
- USD 14.78
- USD 13.52
- USD 12.89
Answer: (1)
India has contributed USD 15.46 million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, underscoring the country’s commitment to supporting developing nations in its developmental priorities across all the Sustainable Development Goals
Q6. Hiroshima Day is observed annually on _____?
- 2nd August
- 4th August
- 6th August
- 8th August
Answer: (3)
Hiroshima Day is observed on August 6 every year. It aims to promote peace politics against the war. This day is a reminder of the bombing attack on Hiroshima by the United States during World War II.
Q7. Name the author of book titled ‘RAW: A History of India’s Covert Operations’?
- Nirupama Yadav
- Yatish Yadav
- Vijay Kumar Choudhary
- Amit Shah
Answer: (2)
The book, titled “RAW: A History of India”s Covert Operations” has authored by investigative journalist and author Yatish Yadav.
Q8. Who has been appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir?
- Udit Raj
- Vasundhara Raje
- Rajni Patil
- Manoj Sinha
Answer: (4)
Q9. Indian Railways has introduced the first “Kisan Rail” train service _____ to _______
- Devlali, Danapur
- Dhule, Purnia
- Kamptee, Arrah
- Gondia, Bettiah
Answer: (1)
Indian Railways has introduced the first “Kisan Rail” train service from Devlali in Maharashtra to Danapur in Bihar
Q10. Who has been appointed as new Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- Aditya Kumar Anand
- Deepa Aggarwal
- C. Murmu
- Himanshu Shukla
Answer: (3)
Former J&K Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu took oath as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
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