Here is the Current affairs quiz September 15th to 17th 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. World Patient Safety Day is observed annually on ________?
- 17th September
- 18th September
- 19th September
- 20th September
Answer: (1)
The World Patient Safety Day was established in May 2019 by the World Health Assembly, and the day itself is celebrated on 17 September. The theme of this year’s World Patient Safety Day is Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety and the slogan is ‘Safe health workers, Safe patients’
Q2. What was the theme of Global Ayurveda Summit 2020?
- Immunity through Ayurveda
- Ayurveda Medical Tourism
- Emerging Opportunities for Ayurveda during Pandemic
- Mainstreaming Ayurveda Startups, Innovation, and Branding
Answer: (3)
The fourth edition of the Global Ayurveda Summit was inaugurated by the Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu through video-conferencing. The theme for Global Ayurveda Summit 2020 is “Emerging Opportunities for Ayurveda during Pandemic”
Q3. Name the country that has become the first country in the world to issue a sovereign bond linked to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations?
- United States
- Canada
- Guatemala
- Mexico
Answer: (4)
Mexico has issued world’s first sovereign bond linked to the sustainability development goals set by the United Nations, raising 750 million euros
Q4. Who has been signed as brand ambassador of Online poker platform 9stacks?
- Saurav Ganguly
- Suresh Raina
- Virat Kohli
- M S Dhoni
Answer: (2)
Online poker platform 9stacks has signed Suresh Raina as its brand ambassador
Q5. Which city has topped the Global Smart City index 2020?
- Zurich
- Auckland
- Helsinki
- Singapore
Answer: (4)
Singapore topped the Global Smart City index 2020. Finland’s Helsinki and Switzerland’s Zurich are at second and third positions respectively.
Q6. Who has been conferred with the Asia Game Changer Award?
- Vikas Khanna
- Ranveer Brar
- Sanjeev Kapoor
- Kunal Kapur
Answer: (1)
India-born, New York-based Michelin star Chef Vikas Khanna has been chosen for the Asia Game Changer Award. This laurel is bestowed on him for feeding millions across India amid the COVID-19 pandemic through a massive #FeedIndia initiative.
Q7. Name the bank that has launched a new loan scheme ‘Apna Ghar Dreamz’?
- SBI
- HDFC Bank
- iCICI Home Finance
- LIC Housing Finance
Answer: (3)
ICICI Home Finance has launched a new loan scheme ‘Apna Ghar Dreamz’, with credit amount in the range of Rs 2 lakh to 50 lakh, for skilled workers employed in the informal sector in Delhi
Q8. Name the state that has launched the “Arthika Spandana” programme of disbursing loans?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
Answer: (2)
Karnataka government has launched the “Arthika Spandana” programme of disbursing loans to the tune of Rs 39,300 crore through various cooperative institutions. Under this scheme, Rs 15,300 crore would be disbursed to the agriculture sector while a sum of Rs 24,000 crore would be earmarked for the non-agricultural sector
Q9. Name the author of book titled ‘Azadi: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction’?
- Karan Johar
- Chetan Bhagat
- Gauri Khan
- Arundhati Roy
Answer: (4)
Arundhati Roy’s new book titled “Azadi: Freedom. Fascism. Fiction” is published by Penguin Books Limited.
Q10. Which state has been ranked as happiest state as per India Happiness Report 2020?
- Mizoram
- Himachal Pradesh
- Punjab
- Gujarat
Answer: (1)
As per the India Happiness Report 2020, Mizoram has been ranked the happiest state, followed by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Punjab. Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh also made it to the top 10 happiest states in India. Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Uttarakhand ranked at the bottom
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