Here is the Current affairs quiz October 23rd 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 state that has launched Integrated Model Agricultural Village scheme?
- Uttarakhand
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Himachal Pradesh
Answer: (1)
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has inaugurated Integrated Model Agricultural Village scheme (Ekikrit Adarsh Krishi Gram Yojana) in the state in partnership with NABARD
Q2. Name the state that has launched Smart Black Board scheme?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Jharkhand
Answer: (2)
Tamil Nadu government is implementing the Smart Black Board scheme in 80,000 government schools to ensure better teaching environment.
Q3. Name the state that has launched ‘YSR BIMA’ for BPL families?
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Jharkhand
Answer: (3)
CM of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched ‘YSR Bima’, a scheme to provide financial assistance through insurance cover to the beneficiary in case of death or accident of their families members
Q4. Name the members of committee formed by ECI to examine issues concerning expenditure limits?
- Harish Kumar and UK Sinha
- UK Sinha and Rajiv Maheshri
- Rajiv Gauba and Harish Kumar
- Harish Kumar and Umesh Sinha
Answer: (4)
Election Commission has constituted a committee comprising Sh. Harish Kumar, Ex. IRS and DG (Investigation), Sh. Umesh Sinha, Secretary General and DG (Expenditure) to examine the issues concerning expenditure limit for a candidate in view of increase in number of electorsand rise in Cost Inflation Index and other factors
Q5. Who has been appointed as next Ambassador of India to the Republic of San Marino?
- Srikumar menon yest
- Neena Malhotra
- Dinesh Bhatia
- Kishan Dan Dewal
Answer: (2)
Dr. Neena Malhotra (IFS:1992), presently Ambassador of India to the Republic of Italy, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of San Marino, with residence in Rome.
Q6. Name the bank that has collaborated with IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC) to unveiled ‘Ind Spring Board?
- Indian Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- State Bank of India
- Canara Bank
Answer: (1)
Public sector lender Indian Bank, in collaboration with IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC), has unveiled ‘Ind Spring Board,’ an initiative for funding start-ups.
Q7. Name the company that has built the INS Kavaratti?
- Hindustan Shipyard Limited
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Mazagon Dock Limited
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Answer: (4)
Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has commissioned anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship INS Kavaratti into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The warship has been designed by the Navy’s in-house organisation, the Directorate of Naval Design (DND). Kolkata’s Garden Research Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), meanwhile, has built it
Q8. World Snow Leopard Day is observed annually on _______?
- 21st October
- 22nd October
- 23rd October
- 24th October
Answer: (3)
World Snow Leopard Day is observed globally on 23rd October. The main purpose of this day is to show the importance of snow leopard conservation and raise awareness about this incredible animal.
Q9. Who has been named an ‘Outstanding Young Person of the World 2020’?
- Jajini Varghese
- Mandeep Mehra
- Neena Sharma
- Sapan Desai
Answer: (1)
Dr Jajini Varghese, a UK-based Indian-origin plastic surgeon, has been named an ‘Outstanding Young Person of the World 2020’ by a non-profit NGO for her “incredible” scientific contributions to diagnosing and treating breast cancer.
Q10. Who has been appointed as next Ambassador to Solomon Islands?
- Kishan Dan Dewal
- Sushil Kumar Singhal
- Dinesh Bhatia
- Anumula Gitesh Sarma
Answer: (2)
Indian diplomat Sushil Kumar Singhal appointed as next Ambassador to Solomon Islands.
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