Published 17:41 IST, May 27th 2020
Current Affairs 2020 for May 27 | Daily Updated Quiz On National & International Affairs
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Current Affairs 2020 Questions for May 27, 2020
1. Which state will set up a Migration Commission for the employment of migrant labourers in the state?
- Rajasthan
- Punjab
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
2. The prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred upon Ms Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of the following fields?
- Literature
- Community Welfare
- Government Service
- Journalism
3. Sports Authority Gujarat signed an MoU with which institute to impart training for personality and skill development for aspiring athletes in the state?
- Times Centre for Learning Limited
- Change Institutes
- Intrada School Of Executive Coaching
- Udaan Training Services
4. Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has joined hands with which company to launch 'Buy Now Pay Later' financing scheme to make the purchase of its cars even more convenient?
- Muthoot Finance Limited
- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited
- Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited
- Bajaj Finance Limited
5. Who is the author of the book 'Forbidden Verses'?
- Salman Rushdie
- Abu Nuwas
- Taslima Nasrin
- H. Lawrence
6. The union ministry of minority affairs on 23 May said it will restart the Hunar Haat or crafts fair for artisans and craftsperson from which month?
- November
- September
- July
- December
7. Gilt-edged market means ------------.
- bullion market
- the market of government securities
- market of guns
- the market of pure metals
8. Jitendra Nath Pande who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week died at his residence on 23 May. He was a professional?
- Doctor
- Cricketer
- Boxer
- Singer
9. The Reserve Bank of India on May 22, 2020, announced a reduction in the Policy Repo Rate from 4.4% to how much per cent?
- 4%
- 3%
- 4.1%
- 3.8%
10. Who is the head of 11 member high-level committee to "simplify and expedite" the drug approval process in India?
- Rajesh Bhushan
- Ashwini Kumar
- Himanshu Agrawal
- Pushp Kumar
11. Who has been appointed as the Member of Commission on Economic Recovery of New York?
- Siddhartha Mukherjee
- Satish Tripathi
- Rohan Tripathi
- Abhinay Mukherjee
12. Which of the following societies has instituted an award for an outstanding parliamentarian?
- Jamanlal Bajaj Foundation
- Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies
- G. Pant Memorial Society
- R. Birla samara Kosh
13. Which company has signed an agreement for acquiring 24% stake in Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation for ₹48 Crore?
- HSRC
- Indian Mill and Railway Company
- RVNL
- RITES
14. The lead character in the film 'The Bandit Queen' has been played by -----------.
- Rupa Ganguly
- Seema Biswas
- Pratiba Sinha
- Shabama Azmi
15. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a fresh notification has extended the validity of all statutory documents related to motor vehicles till which date?
- September 31
- August 31
- June 31
- July 31
16. World Turtle Day is celebrated on which day every year?
- May 23
- May 21
- May 20
- May 22
17. Which of the following books has been written by Vikram Seth?
- My God Died Young
- Islamic Bomb
- Look Back in Anger
- A Suitable Boy
18. The MeitY has launched how many services of India Meteorological Department on the UMANG App to further enhance the online delivery of Government services?
- 3
- 4
- 7
- 9
19. In the last decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?
- Chemicals other than fertilizers
- Services sector
- Food processing
- Telecommunication
20. Which education board launched a 'Cyber Security Handbook' for students of class 9 to 12?
- UP Board
- NIOS
- CISCE
- CBSE
21. Which of the following Banks has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the financial needs of its customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- UCO Bank
- Canara Bank
- Indian Bank
- Punjab and Sind Bank
22. Edelweiss General Insurance launched 'Edelweiss SWITCH', an app-based motor insurance own damage floater policy under IRDAI's sandbox regulations. Who is CEO of Edelweiss General Insurance?
- Shanai Ghosh
- Rohit Kumar
- Jitendra Attra
- Pushp Agrawal
23. Who wrote the line: ' A thing of beauty is a joy forever'?
- John Keats
- Robert Browing
- P.Shelley
- William Wordsworth
24. Who has been named as World Bank's new Vice President and chief economist?
- Carmen Reinhart
- Armen Alchian
- James M. Buchanan
- Luc Coene
25. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar launched how many initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity during the virtual celebration of "International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)"?
- 6
- 2
- 5
- 3
26. Which state has launched ₹1,110 crores 'ReStart' a new programme to support & boost the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector in the State?
- Telangana
- Jharkhand
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
27. How many bills were passed in Rajya Sabha in the winter session of Parliament?
- 12
- 10
- 15
- 8
28. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a fresh notification has extended the validity of all statutory documents related to motor vehicles till which date?
- September 31
- August 31
- June 31
- July 31
29. Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at which of the following historical places?
- Tirupati
- Mamallapuram
- Puri
- Ambikapur
30. "Design Education Quality Mark" is an initiative launched by which of the following institutes?
- National Institute Of Design (NID)
- National Institute Of Fashion Technology
- International Institute Of Fashion Technology
- The India Design Council
Current Affair 2020 Answer
1. Which state will set up a Migration Commission for the employment of migrant labourers in the state?
Answer- Uttar Pradesh
2. The prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award was conferred upon Ms Kiran Bedi for her excellent contribution to which of the following fields?
Answer- Journalism
3. Sports Authority Gujarat signed an MoU with which institute to impart training for personality and skill development for aspiring athletes in the state?
Answer- Times Centre for Learning Limited
4. Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has joined hands with which company to launch 'Buy Now Pay Later' financing scheme to make the purchase of its cars even more convenient?
Answer- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited
5. Who is the author of the book 'Forbidden Verses'?
Answer- Abu Nuwas
6. The union ministry of minority affairs on 23 May said it will restart the Hunar Haat or crafts fair for artisans and craftsperson from which month?
Answer- September
7. Gilt-edged market means ------------.
Answer- market of government securities
8. Jitendra Nath Pande who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week died at his residence on 23 May. He was a professional?
Answer- Doctor
9. The Reserve Bank of India on May 22, 2020, announced a reduction in the Policy Repo Rate from 4.4% to how much per cent?
Answer- 4%
10. Who is the head of 11 member high-level committee to "simplify and expedite" the drug approval process in India?
Answer- Rajesh Bhushan
11. Who has been appointed as the Member of Commission on Economic Recovery of New York?
Answer- Siddhartha Mukherjee
12. Which of the following societies has instituted an award for an outstanding parliamentarian?
Answer- G. Pant Memorial Society
13. Which company has signed an agreement for acquiring 24% stake in Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation for ₹48 Crore?
Answer- RITES
14. The lead character in the film 'The Bandit Queen' has been played by --------------.
Answer- Seema Biswas
15. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a fresh notification has extended the validity of all statutory documents related to motor vehicles till which date?
Answer- July 31
16. World Turtle Day is celebrated on which day every year?
Answer- May 23
17. Which of the following books has been written by Vikram Seth?
Answer- A Suitable Boy
18. The MeitY has launched how many services of India Meteorological Department on the UMANG App to further enhance the online delivery of Government services?
Answer- 7
19. In the last decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?
Answer- Telecommunication
20. Which education board launched a 'Cyber Security Handbook' for students of class 9 to 12?
Answer- CBSE
21. Which of the following Banks has launched a special business vertical dedicated for gold loans to meet the financial needs of its customers due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Answer- Canara Bank
22. Edelweiss General Insurance launched 'Edelweiss SWITCH', an app-based motor insurance own damage floater policy under IRDAI's sandbox regulations. Who is CEO of Edelweiss General Insurance?
Answer- Shanai Ghosh
23. Who wrote the line: ' A thing of beauty is a joy forever'?
Answer- John Keats
24. Who has been named as World Bank's new Vice President and chief economist?
Answer- Carmen Reinhart
25. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar launched how many initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity during the virtual celebration of "International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)"?
Answer- 5
26. Which state has launched ₹1,110 Crore 'ReStart' a new programme to support & boost the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector in the State?
Answer- Andhra Pradesh
27. How many bills were passed in Rajya Sabha in the winter session of Parliament?
Answer- 15
28. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in a fresh notification has extended the validity of all statutory documents related to motor vehicles till which date?
Answer- July 31
29. Indian PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet at which of the following historical places?
Answer- Mamallapuram
30. "Design Education Quality Mark" is an initiative launched by which of the following institutes?
Answer- The India Design Council
Updated 17:41 IST, May 27th 2020