Current Affairs Questions » 2020 December » Dec 10 And 11
A) Ramnath Kovind
B) Narendra Modi
C) Nirmala Sitaraman
D) Prakash Javadkar
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__________ will address the International Bharati Festival, 2020 on 11 December 2020 via video conferencing
Answer:
A) Ramnath Kovind
B) Narendra Modi
C) Nirmala Sitaraman
D) Prakash Javadkar
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the International Bharati Festival, 2020 on 11 December 2020 via video conferencing.
The festival for 2020 is being organised in virtual mode and will see the participation of several national and international poets and artists.
It is being organised by Vanavil Cultural Centre to celebrate the 138th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharati.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the International Bharati Festival, 2020 on 11 December 2020 via video conferencing.
The festival for 2020 is being organised in virtual mode and will see the participation of several national and international poets and artists.
It is being organised by Vanavil Cultural Centre to celebrate the 138th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharati.
A) Goa
B) Kerala
C) Odisha
D) Gujarat
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Which of the following State Tourism launched its flagship Eco-Retreat program at 5 locations in the State
Answer:
A) Goa
B) Kerala
C) Odisha
D) Gujarat
Explanation:
Odisha Tourism launched its flagship Eco-Retreat program at 5 locations in the State on 9 Dec 2020.
It aims at boosting tourism in the state.
The 5 locations, namely Konark, Satakosia, Bhitarkanika, Daringibadi and Hirakud under the scheme are open to the tourists till Feb 2021.
Accommodation facilities and services will be provided to tourists in luxury cottages in these locations.
Odisha Tourism launched its flagship Eco-Retreat program at 5 locations in the State on 9 Dec 2020.
It aims at boosting tourism in the state.
The 5 locations, namely Konark, Satakosia, Bhitarkanika, Daringibadi and Hirakud under the scheme are open to the tourists till Feb 2021.
Accommodation facilities and services will be provided to tourists in luxury cottages in these locations.
A) National Pollution Control Day
B) UNICEF Day
C) International Mountain Day
D) Both B & C
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Which of the following day is observed on 11th December
Answer:
A) National Pollution Control Day
B) UNICEF Day
C) International Mountain Day
D) Both B & C
Explanation:
Every year the UNICEF Day is observed on December 11.
The United Nations General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946, as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund to improve the health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of children devastated due to World War II.
The International Mountain Day is observed globally on December 11 every year.
The day is celebrated to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
“Mountain biodiversity” is the theme of this year’s International Mountain Day, so let’s celebrate their rich biodiversity, as well as address the threats they face.
Every year the UNICEF Day is observed on December 11.
The United Nations General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946, as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund to improve the health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of children devastated due to World War II.
The International Mountain Day is observed globally on December 11 every year.
The day is celebrated to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
“Mountain biodiversity” is the theme of this year’s International Mountain Day, so let’s celebrate their rich biodiversity, as well as address the threats they face.
A) France
B) India
C) Singapore
D) Australia
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World Economic Forum 2021 to be held in __________
Answer:
A) France
B) India
C) Singapore
D) Australia
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has decided to host its 2021 annual meeting in Singapore, which earlier was scheduled to take place in Lucerne-Burgenstock, Switzerland from 13-16 May 2021.
The decision to shift the annual forum from Switzerland has been taken in view of the Covid-19 situation in Europe.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has decided to host its 2021 annual meeting in Singapore, which earlier was scheduled to take place in Lucerne-Burgenstock, Switzerland from 13-16 May 2021.
The decision to shift the annual forum from Switzerland has been taken in view of the Covid-19 situation in Europe.
A) Iran
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Kuwait
D) UAE
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______ country reappoints Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid as prime minister
Answer:
A) Iran
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Kuwait
D) UAE
Explanation:
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has re-appointed Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah as prime minister.
The move comes two days after Sheikh Sabah submitted his government’s resignation in a procedural step following parliamentary polls.
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has re-appointed Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah as prime minister.
The move comes two days after Sheikh Sabah submitted his government’s resignation in a procedural step following parliamentary polls.
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A) Bank of Baroda
B) Canara Bank
C) PNB Bank
D) SBI Bank
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________ bank has recently launched the Atmanirbhar Women Scheme as part of its Baroda Gold Loan
Answer:
A) Bank of Baroda
B) Canara Bank
C) PNB Bank
D) SBI Bank
Explanation:
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has recently launched the Atmanirbhar Women Scheme as part of its Baroda Gold Loan.
This scheme aims to target the self-reliant woman in India.
Under the scheme, the bank is offering loans at 0.50 per cent concession for women.
The bank under the gold loan scheme is offering agri-gold loan at 0.25 per cent concession and for a retail loan at 0.50 per cent concession.
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has recently launched the Atmanirbhar Women Scheme as part of its Baroda Gold Loan.
This scheme aims to target the self-reliant woman in India.
Under the scheme, the bank is offering loans at 0.50 per cent concession for women.
The bank under the gold loan scheme is offering agri-gold loan at 0.25 per cent concession and for a retail loan at 0.50 per cent concession.
A) UAE
B) Russia
C) China
D) USA
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_____ country successfully activates ‘artificial sun’
Answer:
A) UAE
B) Russia
C) China
D) USA
Explanation:
China has successfully activated its “artificial sun,” a nuclear fusion reactor that could fuel its energy ambitions for years to come.
China’s Atomic Energy Authority fired up its HL-2M Tokamak reactor for the first time on 4 Dec 2020.
The reactor generates power by applying powerful magnetic fields to a contained loop of hot plasma, which can reach temperatures of more than 150 million C.
China has successfully activated its “artificial sun,” a nuclear fusion reactor that could fuel its energy ambitions for years to come.
China’s Atomic Energy Authority fired up its HL-2M Tokamak reactor for the first time on 4 Dec 2020.
The reactor generates power by applying powerful magnetic fields to a contained loop of hot plasma, which can reach temperatures of more than 150 million C.
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