Current Affairs Quiz: April 4, 2020

1. Which state government has issued modified guidelines for the distribution of 25 lakh house sites to the poor in urban and rural areas under Navaratnalu – Pedalandariki Illu Programme?
   A)Karnataka
   B)Bihar
   C)Assam
   D)Andhra Pradesh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: The A. P government has issued modified guidelines for the distribution of 25 lakh house sites to the poor in urban and rural areas under Navaratnalu – Pedalandariki Illu (houses for all the poor) programme as per the directions of the High Court.

   
   
2. Recently the government launched which application for tracking of Covid 19?
   A)CovidIndia
   B)Agni Setu
   C)Arogya Setu
   D)Kavach
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: The government of India has launched its official Covid-19 tracking app Aarogya Setu, the app has been developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology — through Public-Private Partnership under guidance of NIC — in just over four days.

   
   
3. In order to encourage contributions for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Centre has decided to make all donations towards the newly established PM-CARES Fund eligible for 100 per cent tax deduction under which Act?
   A)IT ACT,1970
   B)IT ACT,1965
   C)IT ACT,1950
   D)IT ACT,1961
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: In order to encourage contributions for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the Centre has decided to make all donations towards the newly established PM-CARES Fund eligible for 100 per cent tax deduction.

   
   
4. Which body has offered a helping hand to civilian authorities in the country’s fight against COVID-19 by extending the services of cadets under “Exercise NCC Yogdan”?
   A)NCC
   B)CISF
   C)CRPF
   D)ITBP
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: National Cadet Corps (NCC) has offered a helping hand to civilian authorities in the country’s fight against COVID-19 by extending the services of cadets under ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’.

   
   
5. Recently which state government launched a dedicated helpline number on WhatsApp to ensure that citizens have an easy access to credible information around the COVID-19 crisis?
   A)Bihar
   B)Delhi
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Sikkim
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government launched a dedicated helpline number on WhatsApp to ensure that citizens have an easy access to credible information around the COVID-19 crisis.

   
   
6. which state government has started door to door distribution of welfare pensions to the beneficiaries across the state?
   A)Andhra Pradesh
   B)Sikkim
   C)Maharashtra
   D)Kerala
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Andhra Pradesh government started door to door distribution of welfare pensions to the beneficiaries across the state.

   
   
7. Recently,India with which country marked 70 years of diplomatic relations?
   A)Nepal
   B)China
   C)Russia
   D)USA
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: India and China exchanged warm words of greetings and spoke of the partnership between the world’s two most populous nations.

   
   
8. Which bank listed USD 100 mn green bonds on India INX recently?
   A)ICICI
   B)HDFC
   C)PNB
   D)SBI
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: BSE’s India International Exchange (India INX) said state-owned SBI has listed green bonds of USD 100 million (about Rs 750 crore) on its debt listing platform.

   
   
9. According to Fitch Solutions, India’s fiscal deficit in 2020-21 may shoot up to how much percent of GDP ?
   A)6.9%
   B)6.1%
   C)6.5%
   D)6.2%
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: According to Fitch Solutions, India’s fiscal deficit in 2020-21 may shoot up to 6.2 per cent of the GDP from 3.5 per cent government estimate as a fallout of the Covid-19 economic stimulus package.

   
   
10. Which Company is offering its AI platform ‘Watson Assistant for Citizens’ free of cost for at least 90 days, which will provide reliable information on covid-19 related queries?
    A)Microsoft
    B)Wipro
    C)IBM
    D)TCS
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: IBM is offering its AI platform ‘Watson Assistant for Citizens’ free of cost for at least 90 days, which will provide reliable information on covid-19 related queries.

    
    
11. As per UN,global economy could shrink by almost how much percent in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic?
    A)1.0%
    B)1.2%
    C)1.5%
    D)1.9%
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The global economy could shrink by up to 1 per cent in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, a reversal from the previous forecast of 2.5 per cent growth, the UN has said, warning that it may contract even further if restrictions on the economic activities are extended without adequate fiscal responses.

    
    
12. The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology tied up with which company to make automated ventilators?
    A)TCS
    B)Wipro
    C)Google
    D)IBM
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, an institute of National Importance of the Department of Science and Technology, has joined hands with Wipro 3D to build a prototype of an emergency ventilator system.

    
    
13. As per Asian Development Bank,India’s GDP to grow at how much percent in FY 2020?
    A)4.5%
    B)4.2%
    C)4.0%
    D)4.1%
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will slow to 4 per cent in the fiscal year 2020 ending on March 31, 2021 due to a weak global environment and continued efforts to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country.

    
    
14. As per Asian Development Bank,global cost of coronavirus can cost up to how much amount?
    A)$5 trillion
    B)$2 trillion
    C)$3 trillion
    D)$4 trillion
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: The coronavirus pandemic could cost the global economy $4.1 trillion as it ravages United States, Europe and other major economies, the Asian Development Bank warned.

    
    
15. Recently,Pravin Jadhav resigned from the post of MD and CEO of which company?
    A)PayPal
    B)Mobikwik
    C)Freecharge
    D)Paytm Money
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Paytm Money managing director and CEO Pravin Jadhav has resigned over rumoured differences with the company.

    
    
16. Which manufacturing unit of Indian Railways has earned the unique distinction of manufacturing most locomotives in a year?
    A)Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
    B)Diesel Locomotive Works
    C)Rail Coach Factory
    D)Integral Coach Factory
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: Indian Railways’ manufacturing unit, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works(CLW) has earned the unique distinction of manufacturing most locomotives in a year. CLW got the recognition from the Limca Book of Records.

    
    
17. Recently Tony Lewis passed away,He was related to which field?
    A)Journalism
    B)Sports
    C)Author
    D)photography
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: Tony Lewis, renowned in cricket for creating the DLS system, passed away at the age of 78.

    
    
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18. Where is the HQ of Fitch Ratings?
    A)London
    B)Paris
    C)NewYork
    D)Mumbai
    
    
    

    
    Option C
    

    
    
19. Where is the HQ of IBM?
    A)NewYork
    B)Paris
    C)Washington
    D)London
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    

    
    
20. Where is the HQ of Paytm?
    A)Gurugram
    B)Noida
    C)Chennai
    D)NewDelhi
    
    
    

    
    Option B