Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16-17th August 2020

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16-17.08.2020
Here is the current affairs quiz of 16-17th August 2020. News Highlights: NITI Aayog, Nirmanshree, Mukti Caravan, ISRO, SRIJAN, National Film Development Corporation, Ek India Team India.
The Current Affairs section is a major part of the General Awareness section in a competitive exam and therefore it requires your undivided attention. The questions asked in the competitive exams mainly banks are usually made on national news, international news, state news, sports, awards, summits, schemes, books and authors, rank and report, important days, economy, defense, science and technology, etc. Complete your preparation for General Awareness section like SBI Clerk Mains, RBI Assistant Mains, and SEBI Grade A Prelims for upcoming exams, we are providing you Current Affairs Quiz of 16-17th August 2020 covering the following topics: NITI Aayog, Nirmanshree, Mukti Caravan, ISRO, SRIJAN, National Film Development Corporation, Ek India Team India.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16-17.08.2020
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Current Affairs Quiz of 16th & 17th August 2020
News Highlight: NITI Aayog, Nirmanshree, Mukti Caravan, ISRO, SRIJAN, National Film Development Corporation, Ek India Team India.
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Who is the MD&CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India?
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Vikram Limaye is the present MD&CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India.
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Vikram Limaye is the present MD&CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Who heads the committee constituted for considering guidelines for transfer of central bank’s surplus funds to government?
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Bimal Jalan Committee had recommended that interim dividend must be paid to the government only in exceptional circumstances, RBI did not pay any interim dividend to the government for the year ended June 2020.
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Bimal Jalan Committee had recommended that interim dividend must be paid to the government only in exceptional circumstances, RBI did not pay any interim dividend to the government for the year ended June 2020.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Where is the HQ of the European Union located?
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The headquarters of the European Union is located in Brussels, Belgium.
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The headquarters of the European Union is located in Brussels, Belgium.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Sarkhej Roza monument which is in news recently is located in which state/UT?
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In a development that came as a surprise for many local history aficionados and philatelists, the historic Sarkhej Roza monument (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) found a place in the five-stamp set released by India Post on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. The set themed ‘Unesco World Heritage Sites in India-III,’ also has the Church of Bom Jesus in Goa, monuments at Pattadakal, Javeri temple at Khajuraho, and Qutb Minar.
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In a development that came as a surprise for many local history aficionados and philatelists, the historic Sarkhej Roza monument (Ahmedabad, Gujarat) found a place in the five-stamp set released by India Post on the occasion of 74th Independence Day. The set themed ‘Unesco World Heritage Sites in India-III,’ also has the Church of Bom Jesus in Goa, monuments at Pattadakal, Javeri temple at Khajuraho, and Qutb Minar.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Khutaghat Dam was located in which state?
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Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel on August 17, 2020, rescued a man, who was stranded at Khutaghat Dam due to heavy flow of water, near Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district.
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Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel on August 17, 2020, rescued a man, who was stranded at Khutaghat Dam due to heavy flow of water, near Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Name the indigenization portal of Department of Defence Production (DDP) which was launched by Defence minister Rajnath Singh recently.
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On the final day of Atma Nirbhar Week celebration between August 7-14, 2020 of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant India movement), Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually launched Department of Defence Production (DDP) portal SRIJAN as a part of “opportunities for Make in India in Defence”. This portal provides information about defence equipment and items which are being imported currently or are going to be imported by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)/Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)/ Service Headquarters (SHQs) so that they can be taken up for indigenisation by Indian companies that can design, develop and manufacture as per their capability or through a joint venture with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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On the final day of Atma Nirbhar Week celebration between August 7-14, 2020 of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant India movement), Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually launched Department of Defence Production (DDP) portal SRIJAN as a part of “opportunities for Make in India in Defence”. This portal provides information about defence equipment and items which are being imported currently or are going to be imported by the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)/Ordnance Factory Board (OFB)/ Service Headquarters (SHQs) so that they can be taken up for indigenisation by Indian companies that can design, develop and manufacture as per their capability or through a joint venture with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Name the organization which organized the 1st of its kind online patriotic film festival recently?
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The National Film Development Corporation organized the first of its kind online patriotic film festival which began on 7th August 2020 and runs till 21st August 2020. The film festival showcases the high-quality independence day themed patriotic films on the website: http://www.cinemasofindia.com. The movie Gandhi by Sir Richard Attenborough is made accessible for people with vision and hearing impairment.
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The National Film Development Corporation organized the first of its kind online patriotic film festival which began on 7th August 2020 and runs till 21st August 2020. The film festival showcases the high-quality independence day themed patriotic films on the website: http://www.cinemasofindia.com. The movie Gandhi by Sir Richard Attenborough is made accessible for people with vision and hearing impairment.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Which edition of Independence Day of India was celebrated on August 15, 2020?
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Indians all around the world celebrate the 74th Independence Day on 15th August 2020, to mark the independence of India from the rule of British Raj on 15th August 1947. This day is celebrated to remember the sacrifice of the freedom fighters and to pay tribute to the personnel of the Armed forces, paramilitary, and police forces for ensuring national safety. Narendra Modi, The Prime Minister of India, addresses the nations following the flag hoisting ceremony at the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi.
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Indians all around the world celebrate the 74th Independence Day on 15th August 2020, to mark the independence of India from the rule of British Raj on 15th August 1947. This day is celebrated to remember the sacrifice of the freedom fighters and to pay tribute to the personnel of the Armed forces, paramilitary, and police forces for ensuring national safety. Narendra Modi, The Prime Minister of India, addresses the nations following the flag hoisting ceremony at the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Find the organization which launched the “Ek India Team India” campaign on the occasion of India’s Independence day 2020?
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On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched the digital campaign “Ek India Team India” as a part of the adaptation of the new identity and logo of IOA, marking its 100 years of participation in Olympic games.
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On the occasion of 74th Independence Day, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) launched the digital campaign “Ek India Team India” as a part of the adaptation of the new identity and logo of IOA, marking its 100 years of participation in Olympic games.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Who authored the book titled “A Bend in Time: Writings by Children on the Covid-19 pandemic”?
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A book titled “A Bend in Time: Writings by Children on the COVID 19 Pandemic” was released in July 2020, the introduction of which is written by award-winning children’s author Bijal Vachharajani. The book is published by Talking Cub (children’s imprint of Speaking Tiger). Bijal Vachharajani is the winner of the AutHer Children’s Book Award 2020 and also named in the Parag Honour List 2020 of TATA Groups.
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A book titled “A Bend in Time: Writings by Children on the COVID 19 Pandemic” was released in July 2020, the introduction of which is written by award-winning children’s author Bijal Vachharajani. The book is published by Talking Cub (children’s imprint of Speaking Tiger). Bijal Vachharajani is the winner of the AutHer Children’s Book Award 2020 and also named in the Parag Honour List 2020 of TATA Groups.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 has captured images of the Moon by Terrain Mapping Camera – 2 (TMC-2). One of the moon’s craters was named after whom?
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that Chandrayaan-2 has captured images of the Moon by Terrain Mapping Camera – 2 (TMC-2) and named one of the craters as ‘Sarabhai Crater’ after Indian Astrophysicist Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai who is regarded as the Father of Indian Space program so as to celebrate his birth centenary. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai’s 100th birth century was observed on the 12th of August, 2020.
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that Chandrayaan-2 has captured images of the Moon by Terrain Mapping Camera – 2 (TMC-2) and named one of the craters as ‘Sarabhai Crater’ after Indian Astrophysicist Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai who is regarded as the Father of Indian Space program so as to celebrate his birth centenary. Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai’s 100th birth century was observed on the 12th of August, 2020.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020National Stock Exchange of India and which institute have jointly developed and launched Platform for Investor Education (PIE)?
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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Investor Protection Fund Trust (NSE IPFT) and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) have jointly developed and launched Platform for Investor Education (PIE), an online investor education resource centre. The PIE was launched in a virtual meet attended by Mr. Nagendraa Parakh, Executive Director of SEBI, Mr. Vikram Limaye MD & CEO of NSE and Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore.
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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Investor Protection Fund Trust (NSE IPFT) and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) have jointly developed and launched Platform for Investor Education (PIE), an online investor education resource centre. The PIE was launched in a virtual meet attended by Mr. Nagendraa Parakh, Executive Director of SEBI, Mr. Vikram Limaye MD & CEO of NSE and Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Which institute along with ISRO developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures named “Space Bricks” on the surface of the moon?
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Team of researchers of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Karnataka and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures named “Space Bricks” on the surface of the moon. The process uses the lunar soil, bacteria and guar beans to make the space brick. The process uses the Urea – sourced from human urine and lunar soil as the raw materials for the construction on the lunar surface which reduces the overall expenditure.
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Team of researchers of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Karnataka and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) developed a sustainable process for making brick-like structures named “Space Bricks” on the surface of the moon. The process uses the lunar soil, bacteria and guar beans to make the space brick. The process uses the Urea – sourced from human urine and lunar soil as the raw materials for the construction on the lunar surface which reduces the overall expenditure.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Who has become the 1st ever national brand ambassador of Aligarh Municipal Corporation?
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Indian Idol Season11 Finalist and Oscar Nominated Playback Singer Shahzan Mujeeb became First-Ever National Brand Ambassador of Aligarh Municipal Corporation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Campaign at National and International level. He is also a Music Composer and Music Director. His film Gera won the National Award for Best Gujarati Film.
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Indian Idol Season11 Finalist and Oscar Nominated Playback Singer Shahzan Mujeeb became First-Ever National Brand Ambassador of Aligarh Municipal Corporation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Campaign at National and International level. He is also a Music Composer and Music Director. His film Gera won the National Award for Best Gujarati Film.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020How much was the amount that was approved as dividends to the central government by Reserve Bank of India?
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The 584th meeting of the Central Board of Reserve of Board(RBI) under the Chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das approved the transfer of Rs 57,128 crore in surplus as dividend to the Central government for the accounting year 2019-20. The board decided to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.5%.
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The 584th meeting of the Central Board of Reserve of Board(RBI) under the Chairmanship of Governor Shaktikanta Das approved the transfer of Rs 57,128 crore in surplus as dividend to the Central government for the accounting year 2019-20. The board decided to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.5%.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020‘Mukti Caravan’ is the campaign of which foundation?
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A campaign against child trafficking was launched in Bihar by the foundation of child rights activist and Nobel laureate, Kailash Satyarthi. The foundation claimed that the state was among the worst affected by the migrant crisis when the lockdown was first announced. ‘Mukti Caravan’, a campaign. which has been running in various parts of the country for many years, was launched digitally in Bihar over a webinar hosted by Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF).
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A campaign against child trafficking was launched in Bihar by the foundation of child rights activist and Nobel laureate, Kailash Satyarthi. The foundation claimed that the state was among the worst affected by the migrant crisis when the lockdown was first announced. ‘Mukti Caravan’, a campaign. which has been running in various parts of the country for many years, was launched digitally in Bihar over a webinar hosted by Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF).
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020The Lok Sabha has started a beginner-level course in which language recently?
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Lok Sabha has started a beginner-level course in French for the officials and staff of the Lok Sabha Secretariat at the Parliament House. As many as 57 officials registered for the course.
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Lok Sabha has started a beginner-level course in French for the officials and staff of the Lok Sabha Secretariat at the Parliament House. As many as 57 officials registered for the course.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020NITI Aayog has selected which company to help it to modernize IT infra for the Aspirational Districts programme?
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NITI Aayog has engaged Oracle to help it modernize vital IT infrastructure underpinning the Aspirational Districts Programme. A key project of the Indian Government, its purpose is to help improve the quality of life of citizens in 112 of India’s most backward districts, constituting 28 percent of India’s population of nearly 1.4 billion.
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NITI Aayog has engaged Oracle to help it modernize vital IT infrastructure underpinning the Aspirational Districts Programme. A key project of the Indian Government, its purpose is to help improve the quality of life of citizens in 112 of India’s most backward districts, constituting 28 percent of India’s population of nearly 1.4 billion.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020Name the world group which has launched project Nirmanshree for enhancing the women skill towards the housing construction sector (project will be implemented in Odisha & Maharashtra)?
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European Union has launched project ’Nirmanshree’ for enhancing the women skill towards housing construction sector. This is the first-of-its-kind sustainable housing on a large scale in India with 1-million-euro. The project will be implemented in Beed and Osmanabad districts of Maharashtra and the Dhenkanal and Jajpur districts of Odisha. A non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity India has also joined hands with the EU for funding this project.
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European Union has launched project ’Nirmanshree’ for enhancing the women skill towards housing construction sector. This is the first-of-its-kind sustainable housing on a large scale in India with 1-million-euro. The project will be implemented in Beed and Osmanabad districts of Maharashtra and the Dhenkanal and Jajpur districts of Odisha. A non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity India has also joined hands with the EU for funding this project.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsCategory: Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 16th & 17th August 2020The Atal Innovation Mission of NITI Aayog in collaboration with which organization has launched the ATL AI step-up module for school students?
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National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has launched Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Step-up module (ATL AI Step Up Module) through ‘ATL AI Modules’ for school students to empower youngest minds and drive innovations in the country to the next level.
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National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) has launched Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Step-up module (ATL AI Step Up Module) through ‘ATL AI Modules’ for school students to empower youngest minds and drive innovations in the country to the next level.


