Published 13:53 IST, July 21st 2020
Current Affairs 2020 - July 21 | Daily Updated Quiz On National & International Affairs
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Current Affairs 2020 Questions for July 21, 2020
1. In which state first on-line NISHTHA programme for 1200 Key Resources Persons has been launched?
- Gujarat
- Bihar
- Andhra Presh
- Jharkhand
2. Brahm Vasudeva, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
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- Businessman
- Politician
- Director
- Actor
3. Ministry of Shipping reviewed development activities of Vallarpam Terminal of Cochin Port which is proposed to develop as India's first and Asia's leing trans-shipment port. Who is current Minister of Shipping?
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Dharmendra Prhan
- Mansukh Mandaviya
- Nitin Jairam Gkari
4. Which state has topped among or states in implementation of PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi?
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- Gujarat
- Bihar
- Mhya Presh
- Haryana
5. Elyes Fakhfakh, who has submitted his resignation, was Prime Minister of which country?
- France
- Leo
- Tunisia
- Peru
6. NABARD has provided credit support of Rs 1,607 crore to which state during COVID-19 pandemic?
- Maharashtra
- West Bengal
- Bihar
- Jharkhand
7. Anji Kh Bridge has been developed in which state?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Presh
- Uttrakhand
- Sikkim
8. World Youth Skills Day is observed on which date?
- July 14
- July 12
- July 15
- July 26
9. Competition Commission of India approved acquisition of upto 58.92% stake in HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited by which company?
- Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Lt
- Aceso Company Pte. Ltd.
- GIC Housing Finance Ltd
- Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd
10. In which state, NABARD has extended grant assistance of 221.89 crore rupees to support 298 watershed projects?
- West Bengal
- Jharkhand
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
11. Who has been awarded coveted 'Infra Business Leer of Year' award for 2020?
- Gayatri Singh
- Ved Parkash Dudeja
- Ravi Single
- None of Above
12. How much money has been approved to improve firefighting facilities on five jetties of Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port?
- ₹.107 Crore
- ₹.207 Crore
- ₹.200 Crore
- ₹.100 Crore
13. India partnered with which country co-hosted "On ro to International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021?
- Russia
- Italy
- Chile
- USA
14. Mile Jedinak, who has recently announced his retirement, belongs to which sport?
- Volleyball
- Bminton
- Soccer
- Cricket
15. Which State/UTs government decided to extend ban imposed on manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutka, pan masala for one more year?
- Haryana
- Delhi
- Punjab
- Chandigarh
16. 'APSTAR-6D' telecommunication satellite has been launched by which country?
- India
- USA
- China
- Russia
17. Sportsda, signed which as its Brand ambassor?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Brett Lee
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Virat Kohli
18. ministry of coal is planning to link mining plan portal with which website?
- PARIVAR
- PARIVESH
- GAEVA
- DHARW
19. Bloomberg Billionaires Index has ranked which India as World's 6th richest man?
- Anil Ambani
- Mukesh Ambani
- Ratan Tata
- Sergey Brin
20. Av Bin Hassan Jami, popularly known as "Jami" passed away at age of 77 years in Jamnagar, Gujarat. He was famous?
- Politician
- Cartoonist
- Singer
- Actor
21. Indian-origin, Chandrikapers 'Chan' Santokhi has been elected president of which country?
- Ch
- Chile
- Mali
- Suriname
22. "#Reimagine Campaign" to support of most vulnerable populations and children during ongoing COVID-19 has been started by which organization?
- UNESCO
- UNICEF
- FICCI
- WHO
23. AAI signed an MoU with which PSU to collaborate and support emerging global opportunities in airport business, including those in Asia Pacific region?
- BHEL
- GAIL
- ONGC
- BEL
24. Who has been appointed as next Ambassor of India to Turkmenistan?
- Neelima Dhiman
- Gerry Singh
- Vidhu P. Nair
- Ramesh Jaishwal
25. Indian Railways has launched a new state-of--art, 'Post COVID Coach' in an effort to prevent spre of COVID-19 virus infection. Who is Union Minister of Railways?
- Piyush Goyal
- Rajnath Singh
- Lalu Yav
- Sachin Pilot
26. World Wildlife Crime Report has been released by which organisation?
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Interpol
- Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
- World Customs Organization
27. government aims to grually increase public health expenditure to what per cent of Gross Domestic Product by 2025?
- 1.5%
- 3.5%
- 4.5%
- 2.5%
28. Which state police department launched 'CybHER', a month-long virtual awareness campaign to make cyberspace safe for women and children?
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Gujarat
- Telangana
29. Poba Reserve Forest is in which Indian state?
- Assam
- Manipur
- MP
- Sikkim
30. FIFA World Cup will be held in which city?
- Spain
- Qatar
- Japan
- USA
Current Affair 2020 Answers
1. In which state first on-line NISHTHA programme for 1200 Key Resources Persons has been launched?
Answer- Andhra Presh
2. Brahm Vasudeva, who passed away recently, belongs to which profession?
Answer- Businessman
3. Ministry of Shipping reviewed development activities of Vallarpam Terminal of Cochin Port which is proposed to develop as India's first and Asia's leing trans-shipment port. Who is current Minister of Shipping?
Answer- Mansukh Mandaviya
Answer- Mhya Presh
5. Elyes Fakhfakh, who has submitted his resignation, was Prime Minister of which country?
Answer- Tunisia
6. NABARD has provided credit support of Rs 1,607 crore to which state during COVID-19 pandemic?
Answer- West Bengal
7. Anji Kh Bridge has been developed in which state?
Answer- Jammu and Kashmir
8. World Youth Skills Day is observed on which date?
Answer- July 15
9. Competition Commission of India approved acquisition of upto 58.92% stake in HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited by which company?
Answer- Aceso Company Pte. Ltd.
10. In which state, NABARD has extended grant assistance of 221.89 crore rupees to support 298 watershed projects?
Answer- Karnataka
11. Who has been awarded coveted 'Infra Business Leer of Year' award for 2020?
Answer- Ved Parkash Dudeja
12. How much money has been approved to improve firefighting facilities on five jetties of Haldia Dock Complex of Kolkata Port?
Answer- Rs.107 Crore
13. India partnered with which country co-hosted "On ro to International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021?
Answer- Chile
14. Mile Jedinak, who has recently announced his retirement, belongs to which sport?
Answer- Soccer
15. Which State/UTs government decided to extend ban imposed on manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutka, pan masala for one more year?
Answer- Delhi
16. 'APSTAR-6D' telecommunication satellite has been launched by which country?
Answer- China
17. Sportsda, signed which as its Brand ambassor?
Answer- Brett Lee
18. ministry of coal is planning to link mining plan portal with which website?
Answer- PARIVESH
19. Bloomberg Billionaires Index has ranked which India as World's 6th richest man?
Answer- Mukesh Ambani
20. Av Bin Hassan Jami, popularly known as "Jami" passed away at age of 77 years in Jamnagar, Gujarat. He was famous?
Answer- Cartoonist
21. Indian-origin, Chandrikapers 'Chan' Santokhi has been elected president of which country?
Answer- Suriname
22. "#Reimagine Campaign" to support of most vulnerable populations and children during ongoing COVID-19 has been started by which organization?
Answer- UNICEF
23. AAI signed an MoU with which PSU to collaborate and support emerging global opportunities in airport business, including those in Asia Pacific region?
Answer- BEL
24. Who has been appointed as next Ambassor of India to Turkmenistan?
Answer- Vidhu P. Nair
25. Indian Railways has launched a new state-of--art, 'Post COVID Coach' in an effort to prevent spre of COVID-19 virus infection. Who is Union Minister of Railways?
Answer- Piyush Goyal
26. World Wildlife Crime Report has been released by which organisation?
Answer- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
27. government aims to grually increase public health expenditure to what per cent of Gross Domestic Product by 2025?
Answer- 2.5%
28. Which state police department launched 'CybHER', a month-long virtual awareness campaign to make cyberspace safe for women and children?
Answer- Telangana
29. Poba Reserve Forest is in which Indian state?
Answer- Assam
30. FIFA World Cup will be held in which city?
Answer- Qatar
13:53 IST, July 21st 2020