Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 August 2021
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 20 August 2021: it is based on 20 August Current Affairs and Important News. These current affairs quiz questions will help candidates in scoring marks in competitive exams. every candidate must attempt the Current Affairs Quiz.
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1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has organized Aarogya Dhara- 2.0 event to mark the completion of how many treatments are under AB-PMJAY?
A) 2 crore
B) 3 crore
C) 4 crore
D) 5 crore
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : A
Explanations:
On 18th August 2021, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Mansukh Mandaviya has chaired the event Aarogya Dhara- 2.0 to mark the completion of 2 Crore treatments under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
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2) On which date, World Mosquito Day is observed?
A) 19 August
B) 20 August
C) 18 August
D) 21 August
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : B
Explanations:
Every year, World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August to mark acknowledge and honour Sir Ronald Ross, a British doctor who discovered that female mosquitoes were responsible for the transmission of malaria in 1897.
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3) The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways introduced the Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement of Road Safety in major cities having more than———————– population.
A) 5 million
B) 10 million
C) 15 million
D) 1 million
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : D
Explanations:
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued notification Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement of Road Safety, which will be called Rule 167A regarding Electronic Monitoring and Enforcement of Road Safety to place electronic enforcement devices in major cities that has more than 1 million population
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4) Name of the minister that has launched DISC 5.0 initiative?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Piyush Goyal
C) Amit Shah
D) Narendra Tomar
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : A
Explanations:
On August 19th, 2021, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has launched Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) 5.0 under Innovations for Defence Excellence – Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO) via a video conferencing.
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5) Nitin Chugh will resign as the managing director and chief executive officer (MD & CEO) of which bank?
A) Equitas Small Finance Bank
B) ESAF Small Finance Bank
C) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
D) Public Small Finance Bank
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : C
Explanations:
Nitin Chugh has decided to resign from the post of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank due to personal reasons, effective September 30, 2021.
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6) Sadbhavana Diwas marks the birth anniversary of?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) Jawahar Lal Nehru
C) Sardar Patel
D) Rajiv Gandhi
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : D
Explanations:
The day of 20th August is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas in India every year to mark the birth anniversary of late erstwhile Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi. ‘Sadbhavana’ stands for goodwill and bonafide.
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7) When is Akshay Urja Diwas observed?
A) 19 August
B) 20 August
C) 21 August
D) 22 August
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : B
Explanations:
Akshay Urja Diwas is observed every year on 20 August since 2004. this day is also called Renewable Energy Day. the main aim of this day is to raise awareness about the developments and adoption of renewable energy in India.
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8) In which the state of India, Indian Army conducted The “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” Relay Marathon?
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Ladakh
C) Rajasthan
D) Uttarakhand
[su_spoiler title=”Show Answer” icon=”chevron-circle”] Correct Answer is : A
Explanations:
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army has conducted a 400 Km “JAZBAA-E- TIRANGA” Relay Marathon. The marathon event was flagged off and led by Major General Rajeev Puri, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Ace of Spades Division.
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