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OCTOBER – 13 | Daily Current Affairs 2020

IMPORTANT DAYS

1. The National Philately Day is observed on which date?
A) October 12
B) October 13
C) October 14
D) October 15
Answer: B) October 13

SPORTS

2. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) will take joint responsibility of conducting bio-secure national shooting camp in a secure environment. Who is President of NRAI?
A) Ajay Singh
B) Sumariwalla
C) Raninder Singh
D) Mushtaque Ahmad
Answer: C) Raninder Singh
SAI + NRAI = Bio-secure national shooting camp.

3. Which country will host an international gymnastics tournament on November 8?
A) Philippines
B) Japan
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: B) Japan
Tokyo, Japan – An international gymnastics tournament on November 8.
Japan:
Capital : Tokyo
Currency : Japanese Yen

RANKING

4. According to IIFL Wealth Hurun India 40 & Under Self-Made Rich List 2020, Nithin and Nikhil Kamath have topped the list of self-made richest Indians under 40. They are Founders of which Company?
A) Media.net
B) Think & Learn
C) Zerodha
D) Udaan
Answer: C) Zerodha

Rank Name Company Amount
1st Nithin and Nikhil Kamath Zerodha Rs 24,000 crore
2nd Divyank Turakhia media.net Rs 14,000 crore.
3rd Amod Malviya, Vaibhav Gupta and Sujeet Kumar Udaan Rs. 13,100 Crore

BANKING AND FINANCE

5. Mastercard partners with which Startup to enable the latter’s video-based KYC solutions for its banking customers?
A) LendingKart
B) PolicyBazaar
C) Signzy
D) MobiKwik
Answer: C) Signzy
Mastercard + Signzy – Video KYC for its banking customers

6. The Asian Development Bank signed an agreement with the Centre to extend a how much amount loan for water supply and sanitation infrastructure and services in 14 small towns of Rajasthan?
A) $200-million
B) $100-million
C) $400-million
D) $300-million
Answer: D) $300-million

Organisation Amount Purpose
ADB 300-million water supply, sanitation projects for Rajasthan
ADB $200m support Xiangtan’s low-carbon, smart city development
ADB $100m support reform of early childhood education in Shangrao
EIB €50 million Navarre to boost health respond to COVID-19

India + ADB = $300-million ADB loan for water supply, sanitation projects for Rajasthan.
Asian Development Bank:
Hq: Manila, Philippines
Head : Masatsugu Asakawa
Rajasthan:
Capital : Jaipur
CM : Ashok Gehlot
Governor : Kalraj Mishra

BOOKS AND AUTHORS

7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Pati. What is the title of his autobiography?
A) Deh Vechwa Vegani
B) Deh Karanth Karani
C) Deh Vechwa Karani
D) Samach Vechwa Karani
Answer: C) Deh Vechwa Karani

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Pati.
  • His autobiography is titled ‘Deh Vechwa Karani’ which means ‘dedicating one’s life for a noble cause’.

Narendra Modi – The autobiography of Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Pati – Deh Vechwa Karani.

APPOINTMENTS

8. Manoj Kumar Bharti is appointed as the next Ambassador of India to which country?
A) Chile
B) China
C) Philippines
D) Indonesia
Answer: D) Indonesia
Manoj Kumar Bharti – Next Indian Ambassador to Indonesia.
Indonesia:
Capital : Jakarta
Currency : Rupiah

AWARDS

9. Which Municipal Corporation has bagged an award for bringing energy saving in street lighting system by converting a huge number of units to automation-based LED lights?
A) The North Delhi Municipal Corporation
B) The Hyderabad Municipal Corporation
C) The Mumbai Municipal Corporation
D) The Chennai Municipal Corporation
Answer: A) The North Delhi Municipal Corporation
NDMC – Award for efficiency in street lighting.

10. Lijo Jose Pellissery won Best Director award in 50th Kerala State Film Awards. Lijo Jose Pellissery is director of which Movie?
A) Vasanthi
B) Thottapan
C) Jallikattu
D) Kenchira
Answer: C) Jallikattu

Award Winner
Best Film Vasanthi
Second Best Film Kenjira
Best Actor Suraj Venjaramoodu, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikrithi
Best Actress Kani Kusruti, Biriyani
Best Director Lijo Jose Pellissery, Jallikattu
Best Character Actor Fahadh Faasil, Kumbalangi Nights
Best Character Actress Swasika, Vasanthi
Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Kumbalangi Nights
Best Children’s Film Nani
Best Screenplay (Original) Rahman Brothers, Vasanthi
Best Screenplay (Adapted) PS Rafeeque, Thottapan
Best Child Artist (Male) Vasudev Sajeesh Mara, Sullu and Kallanottam
Best Child Artist (Female) Catherine Viji, Nani
Best Debut Director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25
Best Music Director Sushin Shyam, Kumbalangi Nights
Best Male Singer Najim Arshad
Best Female Singer Madhusree Narayanan
Best Editor Kiran Das, Ishq
Best Cinematography Prathap V Nair, Kenchira
Best Dubbing Artist – Male Vineeth, Lucifer and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham
Special Jury mention Anna Ben for Helen, Nivin Pauly for Moothon and Priyamvadha Krishna for Thottapan

50th Kerala State Film Awards – Best Director – Lijo Jose Pellissery, Jallikattu.

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed Pravara Rural Education Society as Loknete Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Education Society. What is the headquarters of Pravara Rural Education Society?
A) Nashik, Maharashtra
B) Mumbai, Maharashtra
C) Pune, Maharashtra
D) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Answer: D) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Narendra Modi – Rename Pravara Rural Education Society as Loknete Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Education Society.

12. TRIFED, which IIT and Chhattisgarh MFP Federation E-Launch “Tech for Tribals” Initiative in Chhattisgarh will Bridge the Gap between Tribal Entrepreneurs and Urban Markets?
A) IIT Mandi
B) IIT Hyderabad
C) IIT Kanpur
D) IIT Madras
Answer: C) IIT Kanpur
TRIFED + IIT Kanpur +Chhattisgarh MFP Federation = E-Launch “Tech for Tribals” Initiative in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh:
Capital : Raipur
Chief Minister : Bhupesh Baghel
Govenor : Anusuiya Uikey

13. The Rajasthan police launched drive named ‘AAWAJ’ for women’s safety and security. What is the expansion of First ‘A’ in ‘AAWAJ’?
A) Action
B) Against
C) Awareness
D) Active
Answer: A) Action
‘AAWAJ’ — Action Against Women-related crime and Awareness for Justice.
The Rajasthan police – ‘AAWAJ’ for women’s safety and security.
Rajasthan:
Capital : Jaipur
CM : Ashok Gehlot
Governor : Kalraj Mishra

14. The Indian Army and which state police organised a joint anti-terror exercise to coordinate their drills and procedures to counter any terrorist attack?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Haryana
D) Gujarat
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Indian Army + Maharashtra police = Conduct joint anti-terror exercise in Pune.
Maharashtra:
Capital : Mumbai
CM : Udhav Thackarey

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