Current Affairs Quiz 2020: August – Part 3

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 August. This Current Affairs Quiz is very important for the Upcoming Exam All exam SSC / Bank / UPSC / and all state exam. In the Current Affairs Quiz, there will be 4 options from August 2020, after each question. Select the most appropriate option for each question.

1. Name the country which discovered the large natural gas reserve off Black Sea.
   A. Russia
   B. Turkey✔
   C. Georgia
   D. Bulgaria
   
   B. Turkey
   Recently, Turkey has found its biggest ever (a 320 billion cubic metre) natural gas field discovery in Black Sea. The gas field will become functional in 2023. Turkey is determined to become a net energy exporter.
2. When did Chandrayaan-2 complete one year in orbit around moon?
   A. August 20th✔
   B. August 5th
   C. July 30th
   D. August 21st
   
   A. August 20th
   Chandrayaan-2 orbiter completed one year in orbit around the moon on August 20, 2020. The orbiter was successfully inserted into the Lunar orbit on August 20, 2019.
3. Find the private sector bank which has partnered with Accenture for its digital transformation journey.
   A. Yes Bank
   B. Axis Bank
   C. RBL Bank✔
   D. HDFC Bank
   
   C. RBL Bank
   RBL Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Accenture to transform and enhance the future readiness of the bank’s Information Technology (IT) systems and accelerate its digital transformation journey. The alliance will enable RBL Bank to offer next-generation banking services, boost the resilience and scalability of its systems and business processes, and also to improve its operational efficiency.
4. Who launched the book named “Gastric Cancer” edited by Dr Ashok K. Vaid?
   A. Jitendra Singh✔
   B. Prahlad Singh Patel
   C. Nitin Gadkari
   D. Smriti Irani
   
   A. Jitendra Singh
   Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched a book on cancer – “Gastric Cancer” edited by Dr Ashok K. Vaid. He is a Noted Oncologist and was awarded Padma Shri in 2009 for his outstanding work in the field of medicine. The book was launched during a special session organized during the 3 -day virtual conference on Oncology. The book is published by Springer Healthcare Education.
5. Which zone of Indian railways has procured 2 Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) recently?
   A. Northern Railway
   B. Central Railway✔
   C. Northern Railway
   D. Eastern Railway
   
   B. Central Railway
   Indian Railways introduces Drone based surveillance technologies which has emerged as an important and cost effective tool for security surveillance over a large area with limited manpower. Central Railway’s Mumbai Division of the Indian Railways procured 2 Ninja Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAV) to increase the security and surveillance in the Railway premises like the station, tracks, yards and workshops.
6. Which bank has launched ‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ campaign to promote digital banking?
   A. State Bank of India
   B. Indian Overseas Bank
   C. Oriental Bank of Commerce
   D. Punjab National Bank✔
   
   D. Punjab National Bank
   S SMallikarjuna Rao, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Punjab National Bank(PNB) launched a campaign, ‘DIGITAL APNAYEN’ to encourage customers to use digital banking channels and participate in the noble cause of donating to PM CARES Fund for COVID-19. The campaign begins on 15th August 2020 and runs till 31st March 2021.The bank under the campaign will contribute Rs 5 towards the PM CARES Fund on behalf of each customer who conduct the 1st financial transaction.
7. Defence ministry has approved the proposed to expand NCC to how many border and coastal districts?
   A. Sri Lanka
   B. Myanmar
   C. Maldives✔
   D. Bangladesh
   
   C. Maldives
8. Which Indian state/UT launched a new mobile application named ‘E-Gyan Mitra’?
   A. Puducherry
   B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu✔
   C. Goa
   D. Lakshadweep
   
   B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
   The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has launched a new mobile application named ‘E-Gyan Mitra’. The application launched by the Education Department of the UT aims to teach the students through digital mode. Students from Primary to Higher secondary classes can take online classes and attend tests in the application.
9. Which state/UT’s police has signed MoU with All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) for ‘Dhanwantari Rath’?
   A. Tamil Nadu Police
   B. Uttar Pradesh Police
   C. Delhi Police✔
   D. Maharashtra Police
   
   C. Delhi Police
   Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and Delhi Police for extending ayurvedic mode of preventive and promotive health services in the residential colonies of the Delhi Police through mobile units named ‘Dhanwantari Rath’. AYURAKSHA is a joint venture of AIIA & Delhi Police for maintaining the health of Delhi Police personnel who serve as frontline warriors during COVID-19 through Ayurveda immunity boosting measures.
10. Which financial institution has launched the ‘MSME Saksham’ portal, in association with TransUnion CIBIL?
    A. RBI
    B. SIDBI✔
    C. NABARD
    D. NHB
    
    B. SIDBI
    The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched a knowledge portal named ‘MSME Saksham’, in association with TransUnion CIBIL. The comprehensive financial education and knowledge platform will provide financial awareness to the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and assist them in getting quick access to formal and affordable credit facilities.