Current Affairs 10th December 2020
Current Affairs of the morning are here with the top headlines of the morning. Current Affairs are very important for all competitive exams including Banking, SSC, RBI, NABARD, etc.
01. The Indian Council of Medical
Research announced that pooled
testing can be done only in areas
where the COVID-19 prevalence is
less than ________.
A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 5%
D. 10%
Answer: C.
Explanation: The ICMR advisory recommends pooled testing only in areas with a covid-19 prevalence of less than 5%.
● It also said that not more than five samples can be pooled. If too many samples are tested together,
there is a possibility of missing positive samples if the viral load is very mild or low.
02. International Day of
Multilateralism and Diplomacy
for Peace is observed every
year on ________.
A. 25 April
B. 24 April
C. 23 April
D. 22 April
Answer: B.
Explanation: The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed every year on 24 April.
● The UN Assembly proclaimed the day while considering that preserving the values of multilateralism
and international cooperation is fundamental to promote and support the three pillars of the UN – Peace and Security, Development and Human Rights.
03. What is the theme of World
Immunization Week 2020?
A. Protected Together
B. Close the immunization gap
C. Are you up-to-date?
D. Vaccines Work for All
Answer: D.
Explanation: World Immunization Week is a global public health campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of
immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world.
● It takes place each year during the last week of April i.e 24 April to 30 April.
● The theme for World Immunisation Week 2020 is ‘VaccinesWork for All’.
04. Recently, Pakistan received
________ emergency loan from
IMF to deal with the Coronavirus
crisis.
A. USD 1.94 billion
B. USD 1.22 billion
C. USD 1.39 billion
D. USD 2.11 billion
Answer: C.
Explanation: Pakistan has received an emergency loan of 1.39 billion US Dollars from the International Monetary Fund to
boost its foreign exchange reserves in the wake of the further economic downturn due to the Corona virus
crisis.
● Earlier, Pakistan requested the global money lender for a low-cost, fast-disbursing loan under its Rapid
Financing Instrument (RFI) to deal with the adverse economic impact of COVID-19.
05. Which of the following institute has recently developed foot- operated wash basins for Mumbai’s Dharavi?
A. IIT Kharagpur
B. DRDO
C. IIT Madras
D. CSIR
Answer: D.
Explanation: In the time of the coronavirus crisis, CSIR’s Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology has come up
with foot-operated wash basins.
● These basins will be installed in Mumbai’s Dharavi, a densely-populated slum area which has so far
reported 189 cases of the infection.
● These wash basins are such that users do not have to use their hands to get water or soap, thus helping
in minimising the chance of coronavirus spread.
06. Which of the following
northeastern state observed
‘Khongjom Day’ on 23 April?
A. Nagaland
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Manipur
Answer: D.
Explanation: The Manipur state government commemorated ‘Khongjom Day’ at Khongjom War Memorial Complex,
on 23rd April.
● The Khongjom Day is celebrated every year on April 23 by the State government to pay tribute to the
war heroes of Anglo-Manipuri War 1891 who had sacrificed their lives fighting against the British to
protect freedom of Manipur.
07. Which of the following state has
become the first state in India
with an in-house facility of
virtual courts?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C.
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to have the requisite infrastructure in all its courts for hearing
cases through video conferencing.
● The Allahabad High Court took a number of initiatives to facilitate court proceedings through video
conferencing.
08. World Games has unveiled a new
logo and title for 2022 edition. The
2022 edition will take place in
_________.
A. Tokyo
B. Shanghai
C. Birmingham
D. Rio de Janeiro
Answer: C.
Explanation: The World Games to be held in Birmingham, Alabama, which have been delayed due to the coronavirus
outbreak, have unveiled a new logo and a new title.
● With the announcement of The Games shift to July 7-17, 2022, organisers have decided that the
international multi-sport event will officially become ‘The World Games 2022′.
09. Which of the following UN
organisation has rolled out a
‘Lockdown Learners’ series in
India?
A. United Nations Children’s Fund
B. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes
C. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
D. Food and Agriculture Organization
Answer: B.
Explanation: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) has launched a ‘Lockdown Learners’ series of online dialogues with students and educators in India.
● Educational institutes have been shut down in India due to the nationwide lockdown imposed to stop the spread of COVID-19.
● This has resulted to a halt in the academic session of 2020, which is motivating organisations to take steps like launching online platforms for students.
10. Which of the following
organisation is manufacturing
nutrient rich food for COVID-19
patients.
A. Indian Institute of Food
Processing Industry
B. Central Food Technological Research Institute
C. Nestlé Food Safety Institute India
D. National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute
Answer: A.
Explanation: The Indian Institute of Food Processing Industry (IIFPT) has been manufacturing nutrient rich food for COVID-19 patients.
● IIFPT works under Ministry of Food Processing Industry.
● Bread loaves are being enriched with dried moringa leaves, groundnut
powder and whey protein to make up to around 9.8% protein and 8.1%
fibre, apart from natural immunity-boosters like garlic, turmeric, ginger,
pepper, and other spices.
