20TH & 21 AUGUST 2020: TOP 20 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Today's 20th & 21 August 2020: Top 20 Current Affairs Questions and Answers covers the topic national Recruitment Agency(NRA), Swachh Survekshan 2020 award, Kudgi Super Thermal Power Station, Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, etc.
Q1. The National Recruitment Agency(NRA) will conduct a common eligibility test screen and shortlist candidates of group B and C(non-technical) posts. It will conduct..... in the year?
A. Thrice
B. Twice
C. Single
D. Fourth
Correct Answer: Twice
Q2. Cabinet recently approved a proposal for leasing out how many airports through Public-Private Partnership?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 3
D. 4
Correct Answer: 3 Explanation: Online 19th August, Cabinet approved the proposal for leasing out three airports of AAI Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram airport through Public-Private Partnership.
Q3. Fifth World Conference of Speakers of parliament organized by?
A. Interparliamentary Union, Geneva
B. The parliament of Austria
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: Both A & B Explanation:
On 19th August 2020, Lok sabha speaker Om Birla attended the inaugural ceremony of the 5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament(5WCSP).
The fifth world conference of speakers of Parliament jointly organized by Inter-parliamentary Union(IPU), Geneva, and The Parliament of Austria with the support of the United Nations (UN).
The Current and 17th Lok Sabha Speaker of India is Om Birla.
Q4. Who has assumed charge as Chairman of fertilizer association of India southern region?
A. Kishor Rungta
B. Mahesh Verma
C. Shashikant Patil
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: Kishor Rungta About Fertilizer Corporation of India (FAI): Founded On- 1961
Headquarters- Noida
Q5. Nation pays tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 76 birth anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi served as........ Prime Minister of India?
A. 5th
B. 6th
C. 7th
D. 4th
Correct Answer: 6th
Q6. Which nation has rank first in the number of organic farmers in the world?
A. Russia
B. United States
C. India
D. Australia
Correct Answer: India Explanation:
Recently India ranks number first in the number of organic farmers in the world and number 9th in terms of the organic farming area.
In India, Sikkim became the first state in the world to become a fully organic state.
The Government of India has also initiated the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East region (MOVCD)and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) support chemical-free farming in the northeast region.
Q7. Which city has been awarded as the cleanest city in the country for Swachh Survekshan 2020 award?
A. Surat
B. Pune
C. Jaipur
D. Indore
Correct Answer: Indore Explanation:
Indore city of Madhya Pradesh has been awarded as the cleanest city in the country in Swachh Survekshan 2020 Awards.
Indore city bagged the position 4th times Consecutively.
In the category of town, Varanasi has been awarded the cleanest town award
For the cleanest capital in the country, New Delhi has been awarded.
Q8. Online nomination process for Sardar Patel National unity award extended till which date
A. 31 August
B. 31 September
C. 31 October
D. 31 December
Correct Answer: 31 October
About Sardar Patel National unity award: The Sardar Patel National unity award started by the Indian government to provide the people for the notable and inspiring contribution the cause of national unity and integrity.
Q9. India has recently signed a Cultural agreement to further boost people to people ties with his which nation?
A. US
B. Bangladesh
C. Israel
D. UAE
Correct Answer: Israel Explanation:
On 20th August, India and Israel signed a 3years cultural agreement programme to promote greater people to people exchanges.
About Israel: Capital- Jerusalem
Present President- Reuven Rivlin
Present Prime Minister- Benjamin Netanyahu
Q10. Which state emerges as a leading state in the implementation of the Pradhanmantri Street Vendors Aatmnirbhar Scheme?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Q11. Vijayanagar one of the remotest corner and easternmost parts of the country located in which state recently gets mobile connectivity?
A. Manipur
B. Mizoram
C. Nagaland
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
About Arunachal Pradesh: Union territory- 21 January 1972
Statehood- 20 February 1987
Capital- Itanagar
Total Number of Districts- 25
Governor- B. D. Mishra
Chief Minister- Pema Khandu (BJP )
Rajya Sabha seats- 1
Lok Sabha seats- 2
Areawise rank- 14th
Population Rank(2011)- 27th
Literacy rate- 66.95%
Q12. Which state declared as the cleanest state of the country
A. Jharkhand
B. Rajasthan
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Sikkim
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh As per the cleanest survey 2020, Chhattisgarh has been declared as the cleanest state of the country.
Chhattisgarh has bagged 14 national awards in the various categories.
Q13. In which state Kudgi Super Thermal Power Station located?
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Q14. Death Valley has seen recently in news it is located in which country?
A. United States
B. China
C. Afghanistan
D. South Korea
Correct Answer: United States
Q15. First snow leopard conservation center will be opened in which state?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Meghalaya
D. Kerala
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Q16. What is the name of the e-newsletter recently launched by Ministery of Tribal Affairs on Health and Nutrition?
A. SULEKH
B. ALEKH
C. BHULEKH
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: ALEKH
Q17. Indira Rasoi Yojana seen recently in news started by which
A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Correct Answer: Rajasthan Explanation:
From 20th August 2020, the Government of Rajasthan launched in Yojana which aims to provide food at a nominal price of 8 rupees.
under this scheme, the Rajasthan government will provide food from 8am till 1 pm and 5pm to 8 pm on a daily basis.
About Rajasthan: Established- 30 March 1949
Capital- Jaipur
Governor- Kalraj Mishra
Chief Minister- Ashok Gehlot
Rajya Sabha seats- 10
Lok Sabha seats- 25
Literacy rate (2011)- 66.1%
Sex ratio (2011)- 928 /1000
Q18. Sumit Nangal related to which sports?
A. Badminton
B. Tennis
C. Wrestling
D. Squash
Correct Answer: Tennis
Q19. Who is the current chairperson of the National Commission for women?
A. Smriti Irani
B. Rekha Sharma
C. Maneka Gandhi
D. Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Correct Answer: Rekha Sharma
About National Commission for Women:
Formed in the year- 1992
Headquarters- New Delhi
Current Chairperson- Rekha Sharma
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Q20. Recently we observe the birth anniversary of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma. He was served as........ president of India?
A. 7th
B. 8th
C. 9th
D. 10th
Correct Answer: 9th
Explanation:
Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma was the ninth President of India.
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