GK Current Affairs Quiz 06-12-2019 with Questions and Answers for Banking, UPSC, Railways, RRB NTPC, SSC

GK Current Affairs Quiz 6th December 2019 with Questions and Answers for Banking, UPSC, Railways, RRB NTPC, SSC

Q. The _________ Finance Commission submitted the report of the Commission for the financial year 2020-21 for further action.
(a) 10th
(b) 12th
(c) 15th
(d) 20th

Answer

Answer: (c) 15th
Explanation: The 15th Finance Commission submitted the report of the Commission for the financial year 2020-21 for further action. It was submitted by Chairman Shri N.K. Singh, members S/Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, Ashok Lahiri, Ramesh Chand, Anoop Singh and Secretary Shri Arvind Mehta of the commission. The final report for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2026 will be submitted by 30 October 2020.


Q. The Union Cabinet has recently approved a proposal to extend the period of reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislatures for how many more years?
(a) 7 Years
(b) 8 Years
(c) 9 years
(d) 10 Years

Answer

Answer: (d) 10 years
Explanation:The reservation period for these categories in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies was to end on 25 January 2020. After the approval of this bill, the period of reservation in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies will be increased till 25 January 2030.


Q. Which state government launched the ‘Madhu App’ for school students?
(a) Haryana
(b) Odisha
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Telangana

Answer

Answer: (b) Odisha
Explanation:The purpose of the Madhu app is to help school students to learn their lessons through videos and tutorials. The first phase of the app has study material for Mathematics and Science subjects from class 5th to 8th.


Q. What is the name of a Democratic MP of Indian origin who has recently withdrawn her name from contesting the US presidential election?
(a) Kamala Harris
(b) Anu Morris
(c) Sujata Daniel
(d) Alka Samson

Answer

Answer: (a) Kamala Harris
Explanation:Kamala Harris (55-year-old) recently announced that she is ending her campaigning for the presidential election. Democratic MP Kamala Harris is considered an ardent critic of President Donald Trump.


Q. When is the International Volunteer Day observed?
(a) 10 July
(b) 12 August
(c) 8 October
(d) 5 December

Answer

Answer: (d) 5 December
Explanation: International Volunteer Day is observed on 5 December every year. The day provides a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values.


Q. Where is the headquarters of International Finance Corporation (IFC)?
(a) New York, US
(b) London, UK
(c) Stockholm, Sweden
(d) Washington, US

Answer

Answer: (d) Washington, US
Explanation: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) was established on 20 July 1956. It is headquartered in Washington, U.S.


Q. ________ has anchored an investment in Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services to create a dedicated pool of financing for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in low-income states.
(a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
(b) International Development Association (IDA)
(c) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
(d) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

Answer

Answer: (c) International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Explanation: International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of World Bank Group, has anchored an investment round of $200 million in Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services. The investment aims to create a dedicated pool of financing for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in low-income states.


Q. When was the International Finance Corporation (IFC) established?
(a) 1945
(b) 1956
(c) 1963
(d) 1975

Answer

Answer: (b) 1956
Explanation: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) was established on 20 July 1956. It is headquartered in Washington, U.S.


Q. When was the first World Soil Day observed?
(a) 1990
(b) 1994
(c) 2008
(d) 2014

Answer

Answer: (d) 2014
Explanation: In 2002, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) recommended the observation of the World Soil Day annually on 5 December.


Q. IFC has anchored an investment of _________ in Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services to create a dedicated pool of financing for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in low-income states.
(a) $70 million
(b) $150 million
(c) $200 million
(d) $240 million

Answer

Answer: (c) $200 million
Explanation: International Finance Corporation (IFC), an arm of World Bank Group, has anchored an investment round of $200 million in Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services. Among the investment, IFC has invested $75 million from its own account and is mobilizing another $125 million as parallel loans. The investment aims to create a dedicated pool of financing for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in low-income states.


Q. Who is the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India?
(a) Ramesh Chand
(b) Ashok Lahiri
(c) N.K. Singh
(d) Anoop Singh

Answer

Answer: (c) N.K. Singh
Explanation: The 15th Finance Commission submitted the report of the Commission for the financial year 2020-21 for further action.


Q. Where is the Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit held?
(a) Pune
(b) Patna
(c) Goa
(d) Delhi

Answer

Answer: (c) Goa
Explanation: The 2nd edition of the Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit is to be held from 6-7 December 2019 in Goa. The summit aims to support the Fund Managers and Limited Partners of Top Global Venture Capital Firms.


Q. When International Volunteer Day is observed?
(a) 2 December
(b) 3 December
(c) 4 December
(d) 5 December

Answer

Answer: (d) 5 December
Explanation:Every year International Volunteer Day is celebrated on the call of the United Nations on December 5 around the world. The theme of this year is “Volunteer for an inclusive future”.


Q. Which Coast Guard ship built in India has been gifted to the Maldives by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
(a) Karanj
(b) Kaamyaab
(c) Rakshak
(d) Deepan

Answer

Answer: (b) Kaamyaab
Explanation:A Coast Guard ship named ‘Kaamyaab’ was recently given to the Maldives by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given to the Maldives. Several other development projects were launched in the Maldives by PM Modi.


Q. Which country has recently tested a Swedish technique to overcome the problem caused by the burning of paraali (crop residue)?
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) China
(d) Russia

Answer

Answer: (a) India
Explanation:India is testing a Swedish technology that can convert paddy crop residue into ‘bio-coal’ to find a solution to this issue. A company BioDev has started this project in Punjab.


Q. Which state has recently organized the ‘Hornbill Festival’ on the occasion of the foundation day of the state?
(a) Assam
(b) Nagaland
(c) Manipur
(d) Sikkim

Answer

Answer: (b) Nagaland
Explanation:The 20th Hornbill Festival is being organized in the Nagaland. This time it is being celebrated with a ban on single-use plastic. The festival is named after the hornbill bird and the festival was started in the year 2000.


Q. Which day World Soil Day is celebrated?
(a) 1 December
(b) 3 December
(c) 5 December
(d) 4 December

Answer

Answer: (c) 5 December
Explanation:The purpose of celebrating World Soil Day is to make farmers and common people aware of the importance of soil. The United Nations General Assembly had passed a resolution at the 68th General Assembly meeting to celebrate December 05 as World Soil Day every year.


Q. Who organized the Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit?
(a) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(b) Government of Goa
(c) Government of Punjab
(d) A&B

Answer

Answer: (d) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade & Government of Goa
Explanation: The 2nd edition of the Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit is to be held from 6-7 December 2019 in Goa. The Summit is organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the government of Goa.


Q. The _________ edition of the Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit organize
(d)
(a) 2nd
(b) 4th
(c) 7th
(d) 10th

Answer

Answer: (a) 2nd
Explanation: The 2nd edition of the Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit is to be held from 6-7 December 2019 in Goa. The summit aims to support the Fund Managers and Limited Partners of Top Global Venture Capital Firms.


Q. Who is appointed as the CEO of Alphabet?
(a) Pichai Sundararajan
(b) Larry Page
(c) Satya Nadella
(d) Sergey Brin

Answer

Answer: (a) Pichai Sundararajan
Explanation: Pichai Sundararajan has been appointed as the CEO of Alphabet. He will replace company co-founder Larry Page as CEO of parent Alphabet In
(c) Larry Page stepped down as head of Alphabet, Google’s parent company.


Q. When did the United Nations General Assembly passed its resolution to observe the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development?
(a) 1985
(b) 1987
(c) 1992
(d) 1994

Answer

Answer: (a) 1985
Explanation: On 17 December 1985, the United Nations General Assembly passed the resolution A/RES/40/212 to observe the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development.


Q. _________ is the parent organization of International Finance Corporation (IFC).
(a) International Monetary Fund
(b) World Bank Group
(c) Asian Development Bank
(d) Reserve Bank of India

Answer

Answer: (b) World Bank Group
Explanation: The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.


Q. 5 December was chosen for the celebration of the World Soil Day as it corresponds with the official birthday of the ________
(a) late Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy, King of Vietnam
(b) late Qin Shi Huang, King of China
(c) late Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, King of Malaysia
(d) late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand

Answer

Answer: (d) late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand
Explanation: 5 December was chosen for the celebration of the World Soil Day as it corresponds with the official birthday of the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailan
(d) He was one of the main proponents of this initiative.


Q. Who is appointed as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee?
(a) Vice Admiral Arun Prakash
(b) Vice Admiral Harish Singhwrong Image
(c) Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar
(d) Vice Admiral Jaya Prakash

Answer

Answer: (c) Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar
Explanation: Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar has been appointed as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee at Headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).


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