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November – 04 | Daily Current Affairs 2020
Table of Contents
SPORTS
1. Batsman Marlon Samuels has retired from professional cricket. He is related to which country?
A) West Indies
B) Australia
C) New Zealand
D) England
Answer: A) West Indies
Marlon Samuels – Retire from all forms of cricket – West Indies.
OBITUARY
2. Shyama Negi passed away. She served as Former senior deputy mayor of which state/UT?
A) Chandigarh
B) Punjab
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Chandigarh
- Former senior deputy mayor and vice-president of BJP’s Chandigarh unit Shyama Negi died.
- Shyama Negi – Former senior deputy mayor and vice-president of BJP’s Chandigarh unit.
3. Faraaz Khan passed away. He is related to which field?
A) Actor
B) Writer
C) Columnist
D) Social Activist
Answer: A) Actor
Actor Faraaz Khan, known for starring in movies such as “Fareb” and “Mehndi” in the 1990s, passed away in Bengaluru.
Faraaz Khan – Actor.
RANKING
4. According to CARE Ratings, which state tops Indian states in new investments in H1FY21?
A) Karnataka
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Rank | State | Percentage |
1st | Tamil Nadu | 16 per cent |
2nd | Andhra Pradesh | 11 per cent |
3rd | Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Karnataka | 6 per cent |
5. According to Jal Shakti Ministry, which state is 2nd rank to provide tap connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
A) Mizoram
B) Goa
C) Telangana
D) Bihar
Answer: D) Bihar
Rank | State |
1st | Telangana |
2nd | Bihar |
3rd | Goa |
West Bengal is at the bottom of the list of 32 States and Union territories.
BANKING AND FINANCE
6. Which Bank has introduced an ‘Employee Assistance Program’ to help its employees to deal with their personal problems and professional issues through psychological counselling and consulting?
A) SBI
B) Bank of Baroda
C) Indian Overseas Bank
D) Indian Bank
Answer: B) Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda – well-being programme for its employees.
Bank of Baroda:
Hq: Vadodara, Gujarat
MD and CEO : Sanjiv Chadha
Tagline : India’s International Bank
7. SBI Card and Paytm will launch India’s next generation credit cards named Paytm SBI Card and Paytm SBI Card SELECT. How much amount of Cyber Fraud Insurance cover in Paytm SBI Card SELECT?
A) Rs. 5,00,000
B) Rs. 3,00,000
C) Rs. 2,00,000
D) Rs. 1,00,000
Answer: C) Rs. 2,00,000
Paytm SBI Card SELECT:
- Welcome Benefit – Complimentary Paytm First Membership and INR 750 Cashback.
- Up to 5% Cashback on Paytm App spends and 1% Cashback on spend elsewhere.
- Gift Vouchers worth up to INR 6000 on achieving milestone spends.
- Complimentary Priority Pass Membership & Domestic Lounge Access.
- Cyber Fraud Insurance cover of Rs. 2,00,000.
- 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver.
Paytm SBI Card:
- Welcome Benefit: Complimentary Paytm First Membership.
- Up to 3% Cashback on spends on Paytm App and 1% Cashback on other spends.
- Complimentary Paytm First Membership Voucher on card renewal.
- 1% Fuel Surcharge Waiver.
- Cyber Fraud Insurance cover of Rs.1,00,000.
SBI Card + Paytm – launch India’s next generation credit cards named Paytm SBI Card and Paytm SBI Card SELECT.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS
8. Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi is written by whom?
A) Vijay Sitapati
B) Vinay Sitapati
C) Vicky Sitapati
D) Vignesh Sitapati
Answer: B) Vinay Sitapati
The book, Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi, is written by political scientist Vinay Sitapati. It will be released under Penguin’s ‘Viking’ imprint on November 23.
Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi – Vinay Sitapati(Author) – Penguin’s ‘Viking’ imprint.
APPOINTMENTS
9. How many Indian-American Democratic lawmakers have been re-elected to the US House of Representatives?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Answer: B) 4
They are,
1. Dr Ami Bera
2. Pramila Jayapal
3. Ro Khanna
4. Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Indian-American lawyer Jenifer Rajkumar becomes first South Asian woman to be elected to New York State Assembly.
- Niraj Antani becomes first Indian-American to be elected to Ohio state Senate.
- Delaware and Vermont elect first American transgender legislators to the US Senate.
Four Democratic Indian-American lawmakers – re-elect to House of Representatives.
International affairs
10. The US approves sale of $600 million in which type of armed drones to Taiwan?
A) MQ-5B
B) MQ-3B
C) MQ-6B
D) MQ-9B
Answer: D) MQ-9B
The US – approve sale of $600 million in MQ-9B armed drones to Taiwan.
United States:
Capital : Washington D.C
Currency :US Dollar
Taiwan:
Capital : Taipei
Currency : New Taiwan Dollar
11. The Union Cabinet has approved for signing an MoU between India and which country for cooperation in medical products regulation?
A) UK
B) Israel
C) UAE
D) USA
Answer: A) UK
- The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing an MoU between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency for cooperation in medical products regulation.
- Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and Israel on health and medicine.
- Cabinet approves signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Spain to develop scientific and technical collaborations in astronomy.
India + UK = Cooperation in medical product regulation.
United Kingdom:
Capital : London
Currency : Pound Sterling
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
12. According to the report of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which state is not among top five states of the country for providing employment under MSMEs during Corona pandemic?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Kerala
Top 5 states are Uttar Pradesh , Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
A new portal ‘Sathi’ was also launched to help entrepreneurs set up new units.
Uttar Pradesh – Top 5 in MSME employment generators amid Covid-19.
Uttar Pradesh:
Capital : Lucknow
CM : Yogi Adityanath
Governor : Anandiben Patel
13. Which Municipal Corporation has launched an initiative named Plastic Lao MASK LE JAO to fight against the menace of plastic waste and contain the spread of Covid-19?
A) Almora
B) Dehradun
C) Champawat
D) Chamoli
Answer: B) Dehradun
Dehradun Municipal Corporation – Plastic Lao MASK LE JAO initiative.
Uttarakhand:
Capital : Dehradun(Winter), Gairsain(Summer)
CM : Trivendra Singh Rawat
Governor : Baby Rani Maurya
14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Bengaluru Tech Summit’ Amid the global pandemic. This year is which edition?
A) 21st
B) 22nd
C) 23rd
D) 24th
Answer: C) 23rd
Theme – ’NEXT IS NOW’.
Narendra Modi – inaugurate ‘Bengaluru Tech Summit’ Amid the global pandemic.
Karnataka:
Capital : Bengaluru
CM : B. S. Yeddyurappa
Governor : Vajubhai Vala
15. UNESCO declares Panna Tiger Reserve a biosphere reserve. Panna Tiger Reserve is situated in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D) Madhya Pradesh
UNESCO – declare Panna Tiger Reserve a biosphere reserve.
Madhya Pradesh:
Capital: Bhopal
CM: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Governor : Anandiben Patel
16. Which district of Punjab launched food testing van to check food, milk and beverage adulteration in the district?
A) Ludhiana
B) Jalandhar
C) Patiala
D) S.A.S Nagar
Answer: A) Ludhiana
Ludhiana, Punjab – Food safety van launched to check adulteration.
Punjab:
Capital : Chandigarh
CM : Captain Amarinder Singh
Governor : V P Singh Badnore
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