Here is the Current affairs quiz August 3rd 2020 for RBI/NABARD/SEBI in the quiz series. This quiz series is also useful for IBPS/SBI PO, Railway recruitment, LIC AAO and clerical exams. The questions covers current affairs, static financial knowledge and other important topics which can be asked in competitive exams. Answers are given at the end of the quiz.
Q1. Who has been appointed as the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
- Pradeep Kumar Joshi
- Manoj Sinha
- Rajiv Verma
- Deepak Aggarwal
Answer: (1)
Educationist Professor, Pradeep Kumar Joshi has appointed as the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Q2. Which country has unanimously passed a bill banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on government devices?
- Japan
- Israel
- USA
- Russia
Answer: (3)
The United States Senate has unanimously passed a bill banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on government devices
Q3. National Handloom Day is observed annually on ______
- 1st August
- 3rd August
- 5th August
- 7th August
Answer: (4)
August 7 was chosen as the National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town hall to protest against partition of Bengal by the British Government.
Q4. Name the bank that has tied up with Bharti AXA General Insurance to offer ‘shop insurance’ for its retailers and merchants?
- Axis Bank
- Airtel Payments Bank
- HDFC Bank
- IndusInd Bank
Answer: (2)
Airtel Payments Bank has announced that it will offer ‘shop insurance’ for its retailers and merchants in partnership with Bharti AXA General Insurance.
Q5. Who has been appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
- Kamal Nayan Choubey
- Niraj Sinha
- P S Ranipse
- M Vishnu Vardhan Rao
Answer: (3)
Odisha cadre IPS officer, P S Ranipse has been appointed as Inspector General (IG), in Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Q6. Who has been appointed as new MD and CEO of PNB Housing Finance Limited?
- Hardayal Prasad
- Shaji Varghese
- Sanjay Jain
- None of the Above
Answer: (1)
PNB Housing Finance Limited has appointed Hardayal Prasad as its new MD & CEO
Q7. Name the state that has tied up with Google to provide online education to students in the state?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Odisha
- Assam
- Maharashtra
Answer: (4)
Maharashtra government has tied up with Google to provide online education to students in the state. It will cover over 1.09 lakhs government, private, aided and unaided schools in the state. Over 22 million students will also be benefitted due to the new project
Q8. Which country will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021?
- Australia
- India
- South Africa
- England
Answer: (2)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that India will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 as planned while the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 that was postponed due to COVID-19 will be held in Australia in 2022
Q9. Name the author of book titled ‘Amazing Ayodhya’?
- Neena Rai
- Yatish Yadav
- Nirupama Yadav
- Vijay Kumar Choudhary
Answer: (1)
The book titled ‘Amazing Ayodhya’ has been authored by Neena Rai. The book offers “authentic information” about the city, which will not only help understand the life and times of ancient Hindus but also the revered figures of Rama and Sita
Q10. Name the head of expert committee set up by RBI to suggest financial parameters for resolution of coronavirus-related stressed assets?
- D Subbarrao
- R Gandhi
- Urijit Patel
- KV Kamath
Answer: (4)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up an expert committee under veteran banker K V Kamath to suggest financial parameters for resolution of coronavirus-related stressed assets
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