Current Affairs For 5th 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.National Postal Worker Day is observed every year on _________.
A.29 June
B.30 June
C.01 July
D.02 July
Answer:C.
Explanation:National Postal Worker Day is observed on 1st July every year.
● This day is celebrated to the recognition of postal workers across the world.
● National Postal Worker Day is a unique way to say ‘thank you’ to the postmen and all delivery personnel, as online shopping has become a lifeline for many of us.
02.Recently, The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated which of the following Chinese companies as national security threats?
A.Huawei Technologies
B.ZTE Corporation
C.Haier Corporation
D. A and B
Answer:D.
Explanation:The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated two Chinese companies – Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corporation as national security threats.
● FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said both Huawei and ZTE have close ties with Chinese Communist Party and China’s military apparatus.
03.Recently, Which of the following country has launched a mega-billion 10-year defence plan amid rising tension in Indo-Pacific?
A.Japan
B.Vietnam
C.Indonesia
D.Australia
Answer:D.
Explanation:Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison launched 270 billion Australian dollar worth 10-year defence plan on July 1, 2020.
● Under the massive defence plan, Australia will invest in land, sea and air-based long-range and hypersonic strike missiles.
04.Which of the following state recently observed ‘Ashadhi Ekadashi’?
A.Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D.Bihar
Answer:B.
Explanation:Ashadhi Ekadashi, one of the most significant festivals in Maharashtra which also marks the culmination of the pilgrimage undertaken by the Warkaris (devotees of Lord Vitthal) from different parts of the state on their feet to travel hundreds of kilometres to reach temple town Pandharpur in Solapur district.
05.Who among the following has been appointed as the first female lieutenant-general of Pakistan Army?
A.Sanam Baloch
B.Ayesha Khan
C.Mehwish Hayat
D. Nigar Johar
Answer:D.
Explanation:The Pakistan Army has appointed a woman officer as lieutenant-general for the first time.
● Major General Nigar Johar, who got the coveted post of a three-star general, has also been appointed as the first female surgeon general of the Pakistan Army.
06.Who among the following recently took charge as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)?
A.R.N Nayak
B.Balraj Joshi
C.Rajeev Sharma
D. Shrikant Madhav Vaidya
Answer:D.
Explanation:Shrikant Madhav Vaidya took charge as the new chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
● Vaidya will also be the chairman of Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd, a stand-alone refining subsidiary of IOC, and Indian Oiltanking Ltd, a joint venture providing terminalling services.
07.Who among the following has been appointed as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations?
A.Sanchit Jaiswal
B.Shashank Tripathi
C. Indra Mani Pandey
D.Akshay Pal
Answer:C.
Explanation:Senior diplomat Indra Mani Pandey has been appointed as the next Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva.
● Mr Pandey, a 1990 batch IFS officer is presently additional secretary in the External Affairs ministry.
08.Who among the following has been named as India’s 21st century Most Valuable Player by Wisden?
A. Ravindra Jadeja
B.MS Dhoni
C.Suresh Raina
D.Virat Kohli
Answer:A.
Explanation:All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been named the Most Valuable Player for India in the 21st century by Wisden.
● The 31-year-old’s MVP rating, which was calculated using the cricket data analysis tool CricViz, was 97.3. His rating is second only to Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka making him the second most Valuable Test Player of the 21st Century.
09.NAFTA is recently in news. it is a free trade agreement between ________.
A.UK, Ireland and US
B.France, Germany and UK
C. United States, Mexico, and Canada
D.Australia, New Zealand and United States
Answer:C.
Explanation:A new free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico, and Canada comes into effect from 1st July 2020 onwards.
● It replaced the earlier 26 years old free trade agreement between the three countries- North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
10.Who among the following two Indian has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
A. Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt
B.Anushka Sharma, Ranveer Singh
C.Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh
D.Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt
Answer:A.
Explanation:Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Alia Bhatt are among the 819 people invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
● If they accept the invitation they will have voting rights for this year’s Oscar’s awards.
11.Recently, IAF has designs and mounts an Airbborne Locust Control System On its helicopters for trackling locust attack.
A.Chetak
B.Dhruv
C.Cheetah
D. Mi-17
Answer:D.
Explanation:The Indian Air Force has indigenously modified two Mi-17 helicopters for atomized airborne spraying of pesticide to deal with locust attack.
Using all indigenous components, the atomized airborne spraying of pesticide has been successfully achieved in air through a configuration of nozzles mounted both sides on external trusses of a Mi-17 helicopters, the statement added.
