Published 19:19 IST, June 8th 2020
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Current Affairs 2020 Questions for June 08, 2020
1.Which of following cities is organizing 'International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems'?
- Luckw
- New Delhi
- Kochi
- Mumbai
2. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) stated that it has already issued over ₹ 10.2 lakh refunds totalling to how much money as of 14 April 2020?
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- ₹ 3,250 crore
- ₹.4,250 crore
- ₹ 5,250 crore
- ₹.6,250 crore
3. Airtel Payments Bank has joined hands with which company, to develop a special type of payment solutions for Indian farmers and small and medium enterprises?
- Paypal
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Amazon
4. How many sites have been identified by Ministry of Tourism in country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites?
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- 13
- 17
- 18
- 20
5. World Dugong Day is celebrated on which day every year?
- 29th May
- 26th May
- 27th May
- 28th May
6. Expert Committees on Rationalisation/Closure/Merger of Film Media Units submitted ir report to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. Who was head of committees of rationalisation and professionalisation of film institutes?
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- Girish Bapat
- Meenakshi Lekhi
- Raj Kumar
- Bimal Julka
7. 7th World Hindu Ecomic Forum (WHEF) 2019 held in __________.
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
8. Cabinet approves hike in authorized capital of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) from ₹ 6,000 crore to?
- ₹ 45,000 crore
- ₹ 35,000 crore
- ₹ 25,000 crore
- ₹ 55,000 crore
9. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) added how many species to List of Threatened Species?
- 1440
- 2040
- 1,840
- 1740
10. What is India's growth rate in 2020 as per IMF?
- 2.9%
- 4.9%
- 3.9%
- 1.9%
11. According to State Bank of India's Ecowrap report, India's GDP is estimated to grow at what per cent in last quarter of FY20?
- 2.8%
- 3.2%
- 1.8%
- 1.2%
12. How many 'Must See Monuments' have been identified by Archaeological Survey of India?
- 128
- 138
- 148
- 168
13. World Bicycle Day is observed on which day?
- 1 June
- 2 June
- 4 June
- 3 June
14. Science and Engineering Research Board has approved support for research at which institute to identify lead compounds from available and approved drugs for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug molecules?
- Indian Institute of Techlogy Madras
- Indian Institute of Techlogy Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of Techlogy Palakkad
- Indian Institute of Techlogy Varanasi
15. Who was anunced as winner of regional award for Asia in 2020 Commonwealth short story prize for her story " Great Indian Tee and Snakes" - about love in an of hatred and prejudice?
- Kritika Pandey
- Ashwin Sanghi
- Jeet Thayil
- Nayantara Sahgal
16. Government launched 'indianculture.gov.in' portal is developed by which of following institutes?
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
17. Who won men's events respectively in Steinitz Memorial online blitz chess?
- Daniil Dubov
- Viswanathan Anand
- Magnus Carlsen
- Garry Kasparov
18. Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved to rename which port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port?
- Mormugao Port
- Kolkata Port
- Cochin Port
- Mumbai Port
19. 21st session of Food and Agriculture Organisation and World Health Organisation Coordinating Committee of Asia for 2019 held in __________.
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Panaji, Goa
- New Delhi, Delhi
20. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce policy repo rate, what is rate w?
- 5.15%
- 5.40%
- 5.55%
- 5.40%
21. Which of following banks has signed an MoU with Indian Army for customized services?
- Indian bank
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- State Bank of India
22. Which of following operation has been launched to crack down illegal trade in mongoose hair?
- Operation Mongoose
- Operation Environment
- Operation Clean Art
- Operation Woodrose
23. What is India's Rank according to Startup Ecosystem Rankings Report 2020 released by StartupBlink?
- 25th
- 15th
- 13rd
- 23rd
24. country's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 902 million to how much dollars in week to April 3 due to a fall in foreign currency assets?
- USD 574.66 billion
- USD 474.66 billion
- USD 774.66 billion
- USD 674.66 billion
25. Which CSIR Institute have indigeusly developed a ventilator to provide help and support to COVID-19 patients?
- Institute of Minerals and Materials Techlogy
- Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
- Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute
- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
26. India's first maritime museum is to be established at which of following sites?
- Navinal
- Amri
- Lothal
- Bet Dwarka
27. International Sex Workers Day is observed on which day?
- 2 June
- 1 June
- 4 June
- 3 June
28. Union Cabinet approved re-establishment of Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy as Subordinate Office under AYUSH Ministry. Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy was established in which year?
- 2005
- 2000
- 2010
- 2014
29. last and vital Markbook pump house of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project was inaugurated on May 29, 2020, by Chief Minister of Telangan Who is CM of Telangana?
- Ashwathnarayan C N
- K Chandrasekhar Rao
- Pinarayi Vijayan
- Biplab Kumar Deb
Current Affair 2020 Answers
1.Which of following cities is organizing 'International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems'?
Answer- New Delhi
2. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) stated that it has already issued over 10.2 lakh refunds totalling to how much money as of 14 April 2020?
Answer- ₹ 4,250 crore
3. Airtel Payments Bank has joined hands with which company, to develop a special type of payment solutions for
Indian farmers and small and medium enterprises?
Answer- Mastercard
4. How many sites have been identified by Ministry of Tourism in country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites?
Answer- 17
5. World Dugong Day is celebrated on which day every year?
Answer- 28th May
6. Expert Committees on Rationalisation/Closure/Merger of Film Media Units submitted ir report to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. Who was head of committees of rationalisation and professionalisation of film institutes?
Answer- Bimal Julka
7. 7th World Hindu Ecomic Forum (WHEF) 2019 held in __________.
Answer- Mumbai
8. Cabinet approves hike in authorized capital of India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) from ₹ 6,000 crore to?
Answer- ₹ 25,000 crore
9. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) added how many species to List of Threatened Species?
Answer- 1,840
10. What is India's growth rate in 2020 as per IMF?
Answer- 1.9%
11. According to State Bank of India's Ecowrap report, India's GDP is estimated to grow at what per cent in last quarter of FY20?
Answer- 1.2%
12. How many 'Must See Monuments' have been identified by Archaeological Survey of India?
Answer- 138
13. World Bicycle Day is observed on which day?
Answer- 3 June
14. Science and Engineering Research Board has approved support for research at which institute to identify lead compounds from available and approved drugs for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug molecules?
Answer- Indian Institute of Techlogy Varanasi
15. Who was anunced as winner of regional award for Asia in 2020 Commonwealth short story prize for her story " Great Indian Tee and Snakes" - about love in an of hatred and prejudice?
Answer- Kritika Pandey
16. Government launched 'indianculture.gov.in' portal is developed by which of following institutes?
Answer- IIT Bombay
17. Who won men's events respectively in Steinitz Memorial online blitz chess?
Answer- Magnus Carlsen
18. Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved to rename which port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port?
Answer- Kolkata Port
19. 21st session of Food and Agriculture Organisation and World Health Organisation Coordinating Committee of Asia for 2019 held in __________.
Answer- Panaji, Goa
20. Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce policy repo rate, what is rate w?
Answer- 5.15%
21. Which of following banks has signed an MoU with Indian Army for customized services?
Answer- Bank of Baroda
22. Which of following operation has been launched to crack down illegal trade in mongoose hair?
Answer- Operation Clean Art
23. What is India's Rank according to Startup Ecosystem Rankings Report 2020 released by StartupBlink?
Answer- 23rd
24. country's foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 902 million to how much dollars in week to April 3 due to a fall in foreign currency assets?
Answer- USD 474.66 billion
25. Which CSIR Institute have indigeusly developed a ventilator to provide help and support to COVID-19 patients?
Answer- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute
26. India's first maritime museum is to be established at which of following sites?
Answer- Lothal
27. International Sex Workers Day is observed on which day?
Answer- 2 June
28. Union Cabinet approved re-establishment of Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy as Subordinate Office under AYUSH Ministry. Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy was established in which year?
Answer- 2010
29. last and vital Markbook pump house of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project was inaugurated on May 29, 2020, by Chief Minister of Telangana. Who is CM of Telangana?
Answer- K Chandrasekhar Rao
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