Current Affairs For 15th July 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 state government will start a ‘Roko -Toko’ campaign for those who do not wear masks?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Assam
D. Rajasthan
Answer:B.
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh will now run a Roko -Toko means stop and campaign for those who do not wear masks.
● Now selected voluntary organizations will provide masks to the people who do not wear masks in public places and will charge an amount of Rs 20 per mask from the concerned.
02.Which of the following country was India’s top trading partner in 2019-20?
A. China
B. AMERICA
C. UAE
D. Indonesia
Answer:B.
Explanation:The US remained India’s top trading partner for the second consecutive fiscal in 2019-20, which shows increasing economic ties between the two countries.
● According to the data of the commerce ministry, in 2019-20, the bilateral trade between the US and India stood at USD 88.75 billion as against USD 87.96 billion in 2018-19.
03. Who among the following has won the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2020?
A. Patricia Mukhim
B. Kezang D Thongdok
C. Tirot Singh
D. Sourabhee Debbarma
Answer:B.
Explanation: Kezang D Thongdok, an independent filmmaker has bagged the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2020.
● Thongdok’s short documentary ‘Chi Lupo’ artfully sketches the custom of honey hunting practiced in the Shertukpen community wherein ‘Chi’ means honey and ‘Lupo’ means hunters
04. Who among the following has won the first-ever 2020 Styrian Grand Prix for Mercedes?
A. Valtteri Bottas
B. Max Verstappen
C. Lewis Hamilton
D. Michael Schumacher
Answer:C.
Explanation:Lewis Hamilton has won the first-ever 2020 Styrian Grand Prix for Mercedes AMG F1 at the second race being held this season at the Red Bull Ring, Austria.
● Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) finished second while Max Verstappen ( Red Bull- Belgium) was third.
● It was the second race of the 2020 Formula One World Championship and the first running of the Styrian Grand Prix.
05. Recently, Jyotsna Bhatt passed away. She was a famous ________.
A. Cartoonist
B. Ceramic Artist
C. Sand Artist
D. Journalist
Answer:B.
Explanation: Renowned ceramic artist Jyotsna Bhatt passes away after she suffered a stroke.
● She was an Indian ceramist and potter.
06. Recently, Which of the following organization has launched the Voluntary National Review 2020 report?
A. National Development Council
B. NITI Aayog
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. National Human Rights Commission of India
Answer:B.
Explanation: India’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) report has been presented by the NITI Aayog at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, 2020.
● The VNR is a critical component that reviews the progress and implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.
07. India will acquire remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle ‘Raven’ from _______.
A. France
B. Russia
C. America
D. Japan
Answer:C.
Explanation: Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is likely to acquire the remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle- Raven from the United States.
08. Recently, Andrzej Duda wins the 2020 Presidential Election of which of the following country?
A. Slovakia
B. Czech Republic
C. Romania
D. Poland
Answer:D.
Explanation:The Incumbent President of Poland- Andrzej Duda has secured a victory in the 2020 Presidential Election of Poland.
● Andrzej Duda has secured 1,04,13,094 votes in the Second Round of the Election to cross the majority figure marginally with 51.21 percent of the total valid votes.
09. Recently, Who among the following became the first known Black female Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR) pilot of American Navy?
A. Isabella Goodwin
B. Penny Harrington
C. Marie Owens
D. Madeline Swegle
Answer:D.
Explanation:The US Navy has welcomed its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot, Madeline Swegle. She had completed naval flight school and would later this month receive the flight officer insignia known as the “Wings of Gold.”
10. Recently, Jack Charlton passed away. He was a famous ________.
A. Actor
B. Musician
C. Cricketer
D. Footballer
Answer:D.
Explanation: A member of the England 1966 World-Cup football winning team, Jack Charlton passed away.
● He made a club record 773 appearances for Leeds United over a 23-year period as a player, becoming one of the all-time great central defenders in the game.
