Here is the Current affairs quiz September 18th to 20th 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. International Equal Pay Day is observed annually on _____?
- 18th September
- 17th September
- 16th September
- 15th September
Answer: (1)
On 18th September, 2020, United Nations celebrated the International Equal Pay Day for the first time. It marks an important milestone in the fight for gender equality. Women have faced the wrath of patriarchy for centuries
Q2. Name the bank that has introduced a lead management system(LMS) named as i-Lead 2.0(Inspiring Leads System version 2.0)?
- Punjab National Bank
- Punjab and Sindh Bank
- State Bank of India
- Canara Bank
Answer: (4)
Canara Bank, a pioneer in technological advancement, has introduced a lead management system(LMS) named as i-Lead 2.0(Inspiring Leads System version 2.0).
Q3. World Water Monitoring Day is observed annually on _____?
- 18th September
- 17th September
- 16th September
- 15th September
Answer: (1)
The World Water Monitoring Day is observed globally on 18th September since 2003. The theme of 2020 is ‘Solve Water’
Q4. Which bank has set up a new vertical called Emerging Entrepreneurs Business (EEB) to support the emerging needs of the unbanked and underbanked segment of customers?
- City Union Bank
- Dhanlaxmi Bank
- Bandhan Bank
- Federal Bank
Answer: (3)
Bandhan Bank has set up a new vertical called Emerging Entrepreneurs Business (EEB) to support the emerging needs of the unbanked and underbanked segment of customers.
Q5. World Bamboo Day is observed annually on _____?
- 18th September
- 17th September
- 16th September
- 15th September
Answer: (1)
World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on 18th September. The theme of 2020 is ‘BAMBOO NOW’
Q6. Name the state that has launched a scheme named Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana (MMUY) that will provide interest-free loans to women’s groups in the state?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (2)
The government of Gujarat has launched a scheme named Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana (MMUY) that will provide interest-free loans to women’s groups in the state.
Q7. Who has been named by the United Nations to the 2020 Class of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- Ritesh Agarwal
- Indrajeet Singh
- Ranveer Allahbadia
- Udit Singhal
Answer: (4)
Udit Singhal has been named to the 2020 Class of 17 Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He is the founder of Glass2Sand, a zero-waste ecosystem that addresses the growing menace of glass waste in Delhi.
Q8. Who has won the 2020 Dayton Literary Peace Prize’s lifetime achievement award?
- Kat Morris
- Jenny Justice
- Margaret Atwood
- Samantha Lazar
Answer: (3)
Margaret Atwood has won the 2020 Dayton Literary Peace Prize’s lifetime achievement award. The award celebrates literature’s power to foster peace, social justice and global understanding.
Q9. India’s GDP will contract by _____ in 2020-21 (FY21) as per Fitch Solutions?
- 8.6%
- 9.1%
- 9.6%
- 10.1%
Answer: (1)
Fitch Solutions has revised downward its forecast for Indian economic growth and now estimates that India’s GDP will contract by 8.6% in 2020-21 (FY21).
Q10. How many Indian beaches has been recommended for Blue Flag Certification?
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
Answer: (4)
For the first time, eight beaches of India have been recommended for the prestigious international eco-label, Blue Flag. Blue Flag beaches are considered to be the cleanest beaches in the world.
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