Here is the Current affairs quiz August 5th 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. Which has become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19?
- Russia
- China
- Japan
- USA
Answer: (1)
Russia has become the first country in the world to grant regulatory approval to a COVID-19 vaccine after less than two months of human testing, a move hailed by Moscow as evidence of its scientific prowess
Q2. Who has won win 70th Anniversary Grand Prix?
- Lewis Hamilton
- Valtteri Bottas
- Sebastian Vettel
- Max Verstappen
Answer: (4)
Flying Dutchman Max Verstappen produced a brilliant drive at Silverstone to win the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Q3. Who has developed AIR SUVIDHA, a first-of-its-kind portal allowing international arriving passengers to fill a mandatory self-declaration form?
- Chennai International Airport Ltd
- Delhi International Airport Limited
- Mumbai International Airport Limited
- Kolkata International Airport Limited
Answer: (2)
The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has developed a web portal named ‘AIR SUVIDHA’ for India-bound international passengers. The online forms have been developed in collaboration with various state governments, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA
Q4. Who has launched India’s 1st Pocket Android POS(Point of Sale) Device?
- PhonePe
- Mpay
- Google Pay
- Paytm
Answer: (4)
Paytm has launched India’s 1st Pocket Android POS(Point of Sale) Device, ‘Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS’ for contactless ordering and payments in India. It is an effort to digitise and empower a large number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Q5. Name the state government that has launched Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana?
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Chhattisgarh
Answer: (1)
The Gujarat government has launched a new scheme under which farmers facing crop losses due to drought, excess rain or unseasonal rain will get compensation without collection of any premium from them
Q6. Name the state that has launched the “Indira Van Mitan” Yojana?
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Chhattisgarh
Answer: (4)
Chhattisgarh Government has launched the “Indira Van Mitan” Yojana. The new scheme will aim to make the forest dwellers of the state self reliant
Q7. International Youth Day is observed annually on ____
- 10th August
- 12th August
- 14th August
- 18th August
Answer: (2)
International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations on 12th August. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.
Q8. The book titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’ is related to ____
- Narendra Modi
- Amit Shah
- Venkaiah Naidu
- Rajnath Singh
Answer: (3)
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released a book chronicling three years of Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu in office, titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing.’
Q9. Who has becomes new executive chairman of Capital India Finance?
- Harsh Kumar Bhanwala
- Keshav Porwal
- Neeraj Toshniwal
- Amit Sahai Kulshreshtha
Answer: (1)
Harsh Kumar Bhanwala has been appointed as executive chairman of the Capital India Finance Limited. Prior to this, Bhanwala was chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for over six years.
Q10. Which becomes the first city in India to have female icons on traffic signals?
- Chennai
- Pune
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
Answer: (4)
Mumbai’s Dadar has become the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has installed traffic signals that display female icons sporting triangular frock, a shift from the default representation of men.
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