GK Current Affairs Quiz 27th January 2020 with Questions and Answers: General Knowledge section of Versionweekly aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the day at ease.
Current Affairs Quiz 24th January 2020
Q. The International Summit on Women in STEM “Visualizing the Future: New Skylines” was held at India Habitat Centre, __________.
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) Bengaluru
(d) New Delhi
(e) Kolkata
Answer
Answer: (d) New Delhi
Explanation: The International Summit on Women in STEM “Visualizing the Future: New Skylines” was held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Q. Name the Indian rower whose ban has been leftied by the Rowing Federation of India.
(a) Dattu Bhokanal
(b) Sawarn Singh Virk
(c) Bajrang Lal Takhar
(d) Kasam Khan
(e) Inderpal Singh
Answer
Answer: (a) Dattu Bhokanal
Explanation: The Rowing Federation of India has lifted the ban over Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal.
Q. The Election Commission of India has received the approval from the Union Cabinet to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission and Independent High Authority for Elections of?
(a) Libya
(b) Tunisia
(c) Turkey
(d) Algeria
(e) Lebanon
Answer
Answer: (b) Tunisia
Explanation: The Election Commission of India has received the approval from the Union Cabinet to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission and Independent High Authority for Elections of Tunisia.
Q. India successfully test-fired which nuclear capable missile on January 19?
(a) Wajra-VI
(b) Astra-8
(c) K-4
(d) SN-19
Answer
Answer: (c) K-4
Explanation:India successfully test-fired K-4 ballistic missile on January 19, 2020 off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The missile with a strike range of 3500km is a nuclear capable ballistic missile, which will enhance India’s capabilities to hit enemy targets from submarines.
Q. India was ranked at which position in the recently released EIU’s Global Democracy Index-2019?
(a) 40
(b) 51
(c) 63
(d) 77
Answer
Answer: (b) 51
Explanation:India has slipped to 51st rank in Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Democracy Index-2019. China was ranked 153 while Pakistan secured 108th position in the index.
Q. What is India’s rank in the Global Talent Competitive Index-2020?
(a) 40
(b) 55
(c) 68
(d) 72
Answer
Answer: (d) 72
Explanation:India has climbed eight places in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index-2020. India is ranked 72 in the index this year. It is the seventh edition of the Global Talent Competition Index. Switzerland secured the first place while USA and Singapore got second and third places respectively.
Q. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Sunil Arora has replaced KM Nurul Huda as the Chairman of Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020. KM Nurul Huda is the present Chief Election Commissioner of?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Pakistan
(d) Indonesia
(e) Thailand
Answer
Answer: (a) Bangladesh
Explanation: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Sunil Arora has replaced KM Nurul Huda as the Chairman of Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020. KM Nurul Huda is the present Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh.
Q. The theme for the 10th edition of National Voters’ Day celebrated by India is?
(a) Inclusive and qualitative participation
(b) Assessable Elections
(c) No Voter to be left behind
(d) Proud to be a voter – Ready to vote
(e) Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy
Answer
Answer: (e) Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy
Explanation: The theme for the 10th edition of National Voters’ Day celebrated by India is ‘Electoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy’.
Q. The Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra has signed a ________ loan agreement with the World Bank for Maharashtra Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project.
(a) USD 110 million
(b) USD 150 million
(c) USD 210 million
(d) USD 310 million
(e) USD 410 million
Answer
Answer: (c) USD 210 million
Explanation: The Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra has signed a USD 210 million loan agreement with the World Bank for Maharashtra Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project.
Q. The World Archery has conditionally lifted the suspension from which of the following country?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) India
(e) Australia
Answer
Answer: (d) India
Explanation: The World Archery has conditionally lifted the suspension on India.
Q. How many children were honoured with the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020?
(a) 49
(b) 51
(c) 57
(d) 38
Answer
Answer: (a) 49
Explanation:The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020 was conferred to 49 children under various categories by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 22, 2020.
Q. Which Indian actress won the Crystal Award 2020 at the 50th World Economic Forum?
(a) Priyanka Chopra
(b) Alia Bhatt
(c) Deepika Padukone
(d) Dia Mirza
Answer
Answer: (c) Deepika Padukone
Explanation:The popular Indian actress, Deepika Padukone was awarded the Crystal Award 2020 during the opening session of the World Economic Forum on January 21, 2020. She was honoured with the award for her leadership in raising awareness about mental health illness.
Q. What is the name of the human robot that has been developed by ISRO for its space mission?
(a) Vyommitra
(b) Vayusana
(c) Pragya
(d) Suryavanshi
Answer
Answer: (a) Vyommitra
Explanation:Vyommitra is the first human robot to be developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. ISRO plans to send the half-humanoid to space in its first unmanned mission under Gaganyaan programme. The human robot can simulate most of the human body functions.
Q. Which film won the Best Film Award at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards?
(a) Parasite
(b) Bombshell
(c) The Irishman
(d) Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood
Answer
Answer: (a) Parasite
Explanation:South Korean film Parasite has created history by becoming the first foreign-language film to win the Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.
Q. Which state has introduced a draft bill that proposes the creation of three state capitals?
(a) Telangana
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer
Answer: (d) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:The Andhra Pradesh state government has introduced a new bill in the state assembly to create three state capitals- legislative capital in Amaravati, executive capital in Visakhapatnam and judicial capital in Kurnool.
Q. Which state’s Disaster Mitigation & Management Centre won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2020?
(a) Kerala
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Odisha
(d) Gujarat
Answer
Answer: (b) Uttarakhand
Explanation:Uttarakhand’s Disaster Mitigation & Management Centre won the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2020 on January 23, 2020 in the institution category. Kumar Munnan Singh won the award in the individual category. The award aims to recognise the excellent work in the field of disaster management.
Q. Who launched the One Trillion Trees Initiative?
(a) WEF
(b) UN
(c) US
(d) UNEP
Answer
Answer: (a) WEF
Explanation:The World Economic Forum has launched One Trillion Trees Initiative to grow, restore and conserve 1 trillion trees across the world by 2030. The global initiative is aimed at restoring biodiversity and help fight climate change.
Q. Who has been elected as the new President of Archery Association of India?
(a) Arjun Munda
(b) Kiren Rijiju
(c) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
(d) Vijay Goel
Answer
Answer: (a) Arjun Munda
Explanation:Arjun Munda was elected as the new President of the Archery Association of India (AAI) on January 18, 2020. He defeated his rival BVP Rao with 34-18 votes.
Q. Which of the following day is celebrated every year in India as National Voters’ Day?
(a) 23rd of January
(b) 24th of January
(c) 25th of January
(d) 26th of January
(e) 27th of January
Answer
Answer: (c) 25th of January
Explanation: 25th of January is celebrated every year in India as National Voters’ Day.
Q. Who among the following has taken the charge as the Chairman of Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020?
(a) Sunil Arora
(b) KM Nurul Huda
(c) Dayananda Dissanayake
(d) Sardar Muhammad Raza
(e) Arief Budiman
Answer
Answer: (a) Sunil Arora
Explanation: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Sunil Arora has taken the charge as the Chairman of Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2020.
Q. The Union Cabinet has approved the agreements in the field of mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, cooperation in the field of early childhood care, oil and natural gas, and Geology and Mineral Resources between India and?
(a) China
(b) Chile
(c) Mexico
(d) Canada
(e) Brazil
Answer
Answer: (e) Brazil
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved the agreements in the field of mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, cooperation in the field of early childhood care, oil and natural gas, and Geology and Mineral Resources between India and Brazil.
Q. Which country successfully phased out most potent ozone-depleting chemical- HCFC 141 b?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Pakistan
(d) Bangladesh
Answer
Answer: (b) India
Explanation:India has successfully phased out the use of HCFC 141 b chemical in its foam industry. The substance is one of the most potent ozone depleting substances. India banned the import of the substance from January 1, 2020.