Current Affairs 29th 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. Which of the following company
has launched ‘Pragati’ to boost
women entrepreneurship in India?
A. Apple
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. Facebook
Answer: D.
Explanation: Facebook India called for applications for its CSR initiative, Facebook Pragati.
● Facebook Pragati will award four grants of up to ₹50 lakh for each non-profit to scale their work.
02. In March 2020, India has delivered
600 tonnes of rice to ________.
A. Chad
B. Ethiopia
C. Madagascar
D. Namibia
Answer: C.
Explanation: Indian Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar has handed over 600 tonnes of rice on behalf of
the Government of India to Madagascar for quick relief to the flood victims.
03. India has been ranked under _______
category in ‘Animal Protection Index
2020’.
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer: C.
Explanation: India is one of the better-performing countries in the global Animal Protection
Index 2020, created by international animal welfare charity, World Animal
Protection.
● India has attained a C ranking in the index, along with countries like New Zealand,
Mexico, France, and Spain.
04. World’s first Digital Solutions
Exchange Cloud named as
________ has been launched in
India.
A. GOKADDAL
B. INDIS
C. PIOSH
D. CCOS
Answer: A.
Explanation: GOKADDAL, world’s first Digital Solutions Exchange in the cloud has been
launched in India.
● It is a one of its kind solutions aggregator, marketplace and cloud delivery platform.
05. Which of the following state
government has decided to
construct 33 stadiums in the state
under ‘Uttran’ scheme?
A. Assam
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Haryana
Answer: A.
Explanation: The Assam government will construct 33 stadiums in the state under the ‘Uttaran’ scheme.
● The 300 crore rupees will be spent to build the stadiums across the state.
06. Which of the following state
government has launched Kaushal
Satrang, Yuva Hub and CM
apprenticeship scheme for skill
development & employment
generation for youths?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Odisha
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: D.
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh government has launched three ambitious schemes for skill development and
employment generation for youths in the state.
● Chief Minister of state Yogi Adityanath launched three schemes Kaushal Satrang, Yuva Hub and
CM apprenticeship scheme.
07. Infosys has partnered with
which of the following company
to partner for smart cities
solutions?
A. Mindtree
B. Intel
C. Qualcomm
D. Broadcom
Answer: C.
Explanation: Infosys announced that it has joined the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program to offer
end-to-end solutions for smart stadiums, smart venues and smart event management.
● This program is designed to connect cities, municipalities, government agencies, and enterprises
with Qualcomm Technologies’ ecosystem to help deliver greater efficiencies.
08. Due to the rise in the number of
coronavirus cases, BCCI has
postponed IPL 2020 to 15 April.
This is the _______ edition of IPL.
A. 10th
B. 12th
C. 13th
D. 15th
Answer: C.
Explanation: The rise in the number of coronavirus cases has prompted the Board of Control for Cricket in India
(BCCI) to postpone IPL 2020.
● The 2020 Indian Premier League will be the thirteenth season of the IPL.
09. Which of the following team has
won the Ranji Trophy title?
A. Punjab
B. Mumbai
C. Railways
D. Saurashtra
Answer: A.
Explanation: Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra clinched its maiden Ranji Trophy title at the Saurashtra
Cricket Association Stadium.
● As per the rules, if the final of the Ranji Trophy is headed towards a draw, then the winner is
decided on the basis of a first-inning lead.
10. Which of the following team has
won the Ranji Trophy title?
A. Punjab
B. Mumbai
C. Railways
D. Saurashtra
Answer: D.
Explanation: Jaydev Unadkat-led Saurashtra clinched its maiden Ranji Trophy title at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
● As per the rules, if the final of the Ranji Trophy is headed towards a draw, then the winner is decided on the basis of a first-inning lead.
