Current Affairs Quiz: May 2, 2020

1. According to data released by the Union Rural Development Ministry,which state topped the list of states in providing employment under MGNREGS?
   A)Karnataka
   B)Telangana
   C)Kerala
   D)Chhattisgarh
   
   
   

   
   Option D
   Explanation: According to data released by the Union Rural Development Ministry, Chhattisgarh has topped the list of states in providing employment to over 18 lakh unskilled labourers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

   
   
2. The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under Ministry of AYUSH organised AYURAKSHA Programme in which city?
   A)Bhopal
   B)NewDelhi
   C)Indore
   D)Lucknow
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under Ministry of AYUSH and Delhi Police organised AYURAKSHA programme for Delhi Police personal at New Delhi.

   
   
3. Which department has launched a programme on health and risk communication ‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ with focus on COVID-19?
   A)Department of Fiseries
   B)Department of Science and Technology
   C)Department of Health
   D)Department of HRD
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST) has launched a programme on health and risk communication ‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ with focus on COVID-19.

   
   
4. USAID announced how much additional support to support India’s efforts to combat COVID-19?
   A)USD 3 million
   B)USD 4 million
   C)USD 6 million
   D)USD 5 million
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: The US will provide an additional $3 million to India, through its aid agency USAID, for mitigating the spread of Covid-19.

   
   
5. According to the Open Budget Survey, conducted by International Budget Partnership (IBP),what is the rank of India among 117 nations in terms of budget transparency and accountability.?
   A)53
   B)55
   C)51
   D)59
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: According to the Open Budget Survey, conducted by International Budget Partnership (IBP), India has been placed at 53rd position among 117 nations in terms of budget transparency and accountability.

   
   
6. Which Bank has has launched ‘Vikas Abhaya’ a loan scheme to provide some relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) borrowers?
   A)Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
   B)Madyanchal Grameen Bank
   C)Aryavart Bank
   D)Nainital Bank
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank(KVGB) has launched ‘Vikas Abhaya’ a loan scheme to provide some relief to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) borrowers.

   
   
7. As per Mercom report,”which country became world’s 3rd largest solar market?
   A)Russia
   B)SriLanka
   C)India
   D)China
   
   
   

   
   Option C
   Explanation: India installed 7.3 GW of solar capacity in 2019 and secured its spot as the world’s third-largest solar market in the world. The country boasts of cumulative solar installations of about 35.7 GW at the end of December 2019.

   
   
8. Which body has launched #WeWillWin campaign to pay tribute to health workers?
   A)FIFA
   B)ICC
   C)WBA
   D)IAAF
   
   
   

   
   Option A
   Explanation: Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) has launched a campaign called “#WeWillWin”.

   
   
9. Who has been appointed as an advisor to digital payments app Google Pay?
   A)Rakesh Mishra
   B)Shikha Sharma
   C)Markemdu Katju
   D)Arundhati Bhattacharya
   
   
   

   
   Option B
   Explanation: Google Pay appointed Shikha Sharma, former CEO of Axis Bank, as an advisor to digital payments app . Sharma will help the Internet giant accelerate its payment journey.

   
   
10. Who has been conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun’ by the Japan government for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries?
    A)Thangjam Dhabali Singh
    B)Suryadhay Kumar
    C)Samuel Joseph
    D)RK Chaturvedi
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: A doctor from Manipur has been conferred the ‘Order of Rising Sun’ by the Japan government for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between the two countries.

    
    
11. Who has been chosen for the Nikkei Asia Prizes 2020 in ‘Science and Technology’ category?
    A)T Pradeep
    B)SN Singh
    C)Vikas Chaturvedi
    D)RN Sharma
    
    
    

    
    Option A
    Explanation: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Madras) Professor T Pradeep has been chosen for the Nikkei Asia Prizes 2020 in ‘Science and Technology’ category.

    
    
12. Recently Hema Bharali passed away,He was related to which field?
    A)Actor
    B)Journalist
    C)Scientist
    D)Freedom Fighter
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Freedom fighter and Gandhian Hema Bharali, known for her efforts to uplift the condition of women and empower the marginalised sections of society, died due to old age related health issues. She was 101 and a spinster.

    
    
13. Recently Chuni Goswami passed away.He was related to which sports?
    A)Cricket
    B)tennis
    C)Basketball
    D)Football
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    Explanation: Former Indian footballer Chuni Goswami passed away in Kolkata due to cardiac arrest.He was 82.

    
    
14. Who is the author of book “The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir”?
    A)Rusev
    B)John Bolton
    C)William Smith
    D)Dennies Ritchie
    
    
    

    
    Option B
    Explanation: A book titled “The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir” authored by former national security adviser John Bolton released.

    
    
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15. Where is the HQ off United States Agency for International Development?
    A)Paris
    B)Rome
    C)NewYork
    D)Washington DC
    
    
    

    
    Option D
    

    
    
16. Where is the HQ of FIFA?
    A)Bangkok
    B)Rome
    C)Paris
    D)Zurich
    
    
    

    
    Option D