15 August 2020: Current Affairs Quiz Questions and Answers
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Today's 15 August 2020: Current Affairs Quiz Questions and Answers covers the topic Quit India freedom Run, World Health Organisation (WHO), Space Bricks, Zero Road Fatalities, National Highway(NH) 44, etc.
Q1. Researches from the Indian Space Research Organisation and which institution has developed a sustainable process to make space Bricks on the lunar surface?
A. IIT Bombay
B. IIT Madras
C. IISc Bengaluru
D. IIT Hyderabad
Explanation:
Researchers from the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Indian Institute of Science Bangalore have developed a recently a sustainable process to make space breaks on the lunar surface.
The process enables making load-bearing bricks by using lunar soil bacteria and gaur bins.
About ISRO: Full-Form- Indian Space Research Organisation
Formed- 15 August 1969
Headquarters- Bangalore
Chairman- K. Sivan
Q2. India has exported how many lakh Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to five countries in a month?
A. 20 lakh
B. 23 lakh
C. 25 lakh
D. 30 lakh
Correct Answer: 23 lakh
Explanation:
India has exported 23 lakh PPE kit to 5 countries USA, UK, UAE, Senegal, and Slovenia in a month.
The central government has distributed 1 crore 28 lakh PPEs to States, Union Territories, and Central Institutions, free of cost.
Q3. Home minister Amit Shah has tested COVID negative. What is the constituency of Amit Shah?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Gandhinagar
C. Rajkot
D. Surat
Correct Answer: Gandhinagar
About Amit Shah: Amit AnilChandra Shah who is the currently serving minister of home affairs of India.
He served as 10th President of the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) from 2014 to 2020.
His Lok Sabha constituency seat is Gandhinagar.
Q4. On the occasion of Independence Day how many police personnel has been awarded medals?
A. 900
B. 926
C. 952
D. 975
Correct Answer: 926
Explanation:
On the occasion of Independence Day, a total number of 926 police personnel awards have been awarded.
Q5. Who inaugurated a Mega Blood Bank donation camp dedicated to corona warriors at AIIMS New Delhi
A. Arvind Kejriwal
B. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
C. Rajnath Singh
D. None
Correct Answer: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Explanation:
On 14th August, Union health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the Mega blood bank donation camp at all India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi which is dedicated to corona warriors.
About Harsha Vardhan: Current Minister - Science and Technology
Minister of Health and Family
Welfare and Minister of Earth Sciences Constituency- Chandni Chowk
Q6. World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised how many tests per day per million population?
A. 120
B. 140
C. 160
D. 200
Correct Answer: 140
About the WHO ( World Health Organisation)
Formation -7 April 1948
Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland
Head - Tedros Adhanom (Director-General)
- Soumya Swaminathan (Deputy Director-General)
Q7. Central Government has formed 5 members panel to probe into the Kozhikode plane crash. Who is the head of the panel?
A. S S Chahar
B. V K Mehta
C. L K Laxman
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: S S Chahar
Explanation:
The central government has formed 5 member panel to probe into the Kozhikode plane crash.
The five-member team headed by captain S S Chahar.
Investigation in charge captain SSC I will submit his report within 5 months.
About Air India: Founded- 15 October 1932
Headquarters- Airlines House, Delhi
Chairman & MD- Rajiv Bansal
Founder- J. R. D. Tata
Q8. Which state has become number one in conducting the COVID tests in the country?
A. Maharashtra
B. Delhi
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has become number van in conducting COVID tests country.
On 13th August, Uttar Pradesh's cumulative COVID testing figures reached 36 lakh samples.
About Uttar Pradesh:
Statehood- 24 January 1950
Governor- Anandiben Patel
Chief Minister- Yogi Adityanath (BJP)
Deputy Chief Ministers- 1. Keshav Prasad Maurya (BJP)
-2. Dinesh Sharma (BJP)
Chief Secretary - Rajendra Kumar Tiwari
Area rank- 4th
Literacy (2011)- 67.68%
Sex ratio (2011)- 912 /1000
Q9. In which state schools will celebrate the Independence Day event via online mode?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation:
In Maharashtra schools well celebrated Independence Day event via online mode.
Special guidelines have been issued for schools to ensure that no Institute skips the celebration.
About Maharashtra:
Statehood- 1 May 1960 ( Maharashtra Day )
Capitals- 1. Mumbai2. Nagpur (Winter )
Districts- 36
Governor- Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Chief Minister- Uddhav Thackeray (SS)
Deputy Chief Minister- Ajit Pawar (NCP)
Rajya Sabha Seats- 19
Lok Sabha seats- 48
Literacy rate (2011)- 82.34%
Sex ratio (2011)- 929 /1000
Q10. Assam government has told all private educational institutions to offer by what percent concessions in monthly fees from 1st of May till the formal opening of schools?
A. 15%
B. 20%
C. 25%
D. 35%
Correct Answer: 25%
About Assam: Statehood - 26 January 1950
Capital- Dispur (Largest city Guwahati)
District - 33
Governor- Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP)
Members of the Legislative Assembly- 126
Lok Sabha Seats- 14
Rajya Sabha Seats- 7
Literacy (2011) - 72.19%
Sex ratio (2011) - 958 /1000
Q11. Nitin Gadkari will la the foundation stone for how many Highway projects in Manipur on 17th August?
A. 10
B. 13
C. 16
D. 20
Correct Answer: 25%
About Assam: Statehood - 26 January 1950
Capital- Dispur (Largest city Guwahati)
District - 33
Governor- Jagdish Mukhi
Chief Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP)
Members of the Legislative Assembly- 126
Lok Sabha Seats- 14
Rajya Sabha Seats- 7
Literacy (2011) - 72.19%
Sex ratio (2011) - 958 /1000
Q12. Who launched the largest countrywide run 'Quit India freedom Run' starting from 15th August to 2nd October?
A. Rajnath Singh
B. Kiren Rijiju
C. Dr Harsh Vardhan
D. Prakash Javadekar
Correct Answer: Kiren Rijiju
Explanation:
On 14th August, sports minister Kiren Rijiju Launched the largest countrywide run 'Quit India freedom run' mark the 74 independence Day of India 15th August 151st Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October.
Q13. Niti Aayog Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with which company launched 'Atal AI Step Up Modules'?
A. TCS Group
B. NASSCOM
C. Mahindra Group
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: NASSCOM
Explanation:
NITI Aayog in collaboration with Nasscom lost the Atal AI setup modules for students on the Eve of Independence Day in order to drive artificial intelligence education and innovation to the next level in schools across the country.
About NITI AAYOG: (Preceding known as Planning Commission)
Full-Form- National Institution for Transforming India
Formed- 1 January 2015
Headquarters- New Delhi
Chairperson- Narendra Modi
Vice Chairperson- Rajiv Kumar
CEO- Amitabh Kant
About NASSCOM: Full-Form- National Association of Software and Service Companies
Established - 1 March 1988
Headquarters - New Delhi
Chairman- UB Pravin Rao
President- Debjani Ghosh
14. Name the online Portal recently launched by Union Defence Minister to promote indegenisation in defence production?
A. SAFAL
B. SRIJAN
C. SAMAGAM
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: SRIJAN
Q15. The government of India signed a memorandum of understanding with which country on space cooperation?
A. UAE
B. Nigeria
C. Iran
D. South Korea
Correct Answer: Nigeria
Explanation:
On 13th August, the Indian government signed a memorandum of understanding on space cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Nigeria.
About Nigeria: Capital- Abuja
President- Muhammadu Buhari
Vice President- Yemi Osinbajo
Currency - Naira
Q16. India aims to achieve zero road fatalities by which year?
A. 2024
B. 2028
C. 2030
D. 2022
Correct Answer: 2030
Explanation:
While addressing the Indo Australian chamber of commerce and Womennovator on trade investment Union Minister for road transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari said India is working to achieve zero road accident fatalities by 2030.
Q17. Which state has retained the top position in the implementation of the AMRUT Scheme?
A. Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Odisha
Correct Answer: Odisha
Explanation:
Odisha has detained is top position in the effective implementation of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme.
Odisha has topped the list with a score 85.67 % of marks. The second and third places are Chandigarh Telangana respectively.
Q18. Who is the current President of FICCI?
A. Uday Shankar
B. Sangita Reddy
C. Pawan Kumar Agrawal
D. Dilip Mitra Chenoy
Correct Answer: Sangita Reddy
About FICCI: Full-Form- Federation of Indian chambers of commerce and industry
Established- 1927
Founder- Ghanshyam Das Birla & Purushottamdas Thakurdas
Current President- Sangita Reddy
CEO- Pawan Kumar Agrawal.
Q19. Which is the longest-running major National Highway(NH) in India from north to south?
A. NH 24
B. NH 44
C. NH 15
D. NH 8
Correct Answer: NH 44
About NHAI Full-Form- National Highways Authority of India
Motto - Not just Roads, building a Nation
Formation - 1995
Chairman - Sukhbir Singh Sandhu
Q20. Who is the current President of Australia?
A. Malcolm Turnbull
B. Scott Morrison
C. Tonny Abbott
D. Julia Gillard
Correct Answer: Scott Morrison
Explanation:
Scott Morrison is the 30th and current serving prime minister of Australia.
About Australia: Capital - Canberra
Largest city- Sydney
Prime Minister- Scott Morrison
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