Current Affairs Quiz: February 11, 2020

1. As per Minister RK Singh,how many youth have been placed under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana?
   A)16.61 lakhs
   B)15.85 lakhs
   C)11.90 lakhs
   D)14.67 lakhs
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: With a view to imparting skill development training to the prospective youth across 371 courses, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has been implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 2.0) 2016-20.

   
   
2. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa of which country arrived in India on a five-day visit?
   A)Thailand
   B)Bhutan
   C)SriLanka
   D)Nepal
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in India on a five-day visit. The Sri Lankan leader will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind during his stay in New Delhi

   
   
3. What is the rank of India in countries most at risk of importing coronavirus cases according to a study by Germany’s Humboldt University and Robert Koch Institut?
   A)14th
   B)15th
   C)17th
   D)19th
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Of the countries most at risk of importing coronavirus cases, India ranks 17th according to a study by Germany’s Humboldt University and Robert Koch Institute.

   
   
4. Which team were presented with the ICC Women’s Championship trophy?
   A)Australia
   B)India
   C)South Africa
   D)England
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Australia were presented with the ICC Women’s Championship trophy, which they have retained by taking a winning lead in the eight-team ODI competition played from 2017 to 2020.

   
   
5. Which team bagged the men’s senior title in state level Kabaddi Championship.?
   A)India Red
   B)IOC
   C)Himachal Police
   D)UP police
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Himachal Police bagged the men’s senior title in state level Kabaddi Championship. Himachal Police’s Ajay Thakur played furiously and gained vital points in the final.

   
   
6. Which country won the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020?
   A)India
   B)Bangladesh
   C)Australia
   D)SriLanka
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Bangladesh beat India by three wickets (DLS method) in a thrilling U19 World Cup final to lift the title for the first time at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom.

   
   
7. Which team won the Khelo India Ice Hockey Championship?
   A)India Blue
   B)CISF
   C)Indian Army
   D)ITBP
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The first Khelo India Ice Hockey Championship 2020 trophy men’s section was lifted by Ladakh Scout Regimental Centre (LSRC) Red team beating ITBP by 3-2 goals at NDS New Ice Hockey Rink.

   
   
8. Who won the best Male actor award at 92 nd Academy Awards?
   A)Marshall Curry
   B)Andrew Buckland
   C)Matthew C Cherry
   D)Joaquin Phoenix
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The 92 nd Academy Awards were thronged by a whole lot of controversy this year, from having ‘no host’ to not featuring any female filmmakers in the nominations for best director.The award ceremony was took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

   
   
9. Which state government has been honoured with the ‘Gold Award’ by the Centre for the state government’s timely implementation of citizen-centric services?
   A)Kerala
   B)TamilNadu
   C)Haryana
   D)Maharashtra
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: Haryana government has been honoured with the ‘Gold Award’ by the Centre for the state government’s timely implementation of citizen-centric services under the e-governance project of Antyodaya Saral the 23rd National Awards ceremony organised by the Central Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances Department (DAR & PG), Government of India, in Mumbai

   
   
10. Recently Roger Kahn passed away.He was related to which field?
    A)Politics
    B)Writer
    C)Journalist
    D)Sports
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Roger Kahn, the writer who wove memoir and baseball and touched millions of readers through his romantic account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in “The Boys of Summer,” has died. He was 92.

    
    
11. Name the veteran Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue, thinker and a prolific writer who passed away?
    A)P Parameswaran
    B)M Manoharan
    C)Manoj Das
    D)Abhinav Chaturvedi
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: P Parameswaran, veteran Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue, thinker and a prolific writer, died at Ottappalam in Kerala.

    
    
12. Recently Robert Conrad passed away.He was associated with which field?
    A)Scientist
    B)Actor
    C)Sports
    D)Author
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Actor Robert Conrad who marked his identity with the widely popular 1960s television series ‘The Wild Wild West’ passed away. He was 84.

    
    
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13. What is the currency of Bangladesh?
    A)Dinar
    B)Taka
    C)Krone
    D)Rial
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    

    
    
14. What is the capital of Australia?
    A)Auckland
    B)Paris
    C)Canberra
    D)Bangkok
    
    
    

    
    Option C