24th July Most Important Current Affairs MCQ'S for JKSSB and JK Bank Exams.
Q.1) Which state’s first Plasma
Bank-MISSION COPE was launched on July 21?
(1) Karnataka
(2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Maharashtra
(4) Telangana
Correct Answer - (1) Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka Deputy CM C.N. Ashwathnarayan
on July 21 inaugurated state’s maiden plasma bank at HCG Hospital, Bengaluru as
a part of Mission COPE (COVID Plasma Endeavour).
Q.2) The India and United states Navies
recently undertook the Passage Exercise (PASSEX), in which of these place?
(1) Arabian Sea
(2) Indian Ocean
(3) Pacific Ocean
(4) Persian Gulf
Correct Answer - (2) Indian
Ocean
Explanation:
The United States Navy and the Indian
Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX), a joint maritime drill in the Indian
Ocean region near Andamans and Nicobar Islands on 20 July 2020. The high-end
Passex exercise was carried out to maximize training and interoperability,
including air defence of the two navies. The passage exercise involved a total
of eight Indian and US warships.
Q.3) Which state has launched the
‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’, to deliver ration at the doorstep of
the people?
(1) Delhi
(2) Rajasthan
(3) Madhya Pradesh
(4) Haryana
Correct Answer - (1) Delhi
Explanation:
Delhi Government under Chief Minister
Arvind Kejriwal has approved ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’, under
which the eligible beneficiaries would get ration delivered at home. Under the
‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’ scheme, wheat, flour, rice and sugar-packed
hygienically in bags will be delivered to the doorstep of people.
Q.4) The Ministry of Defence has signed
a contract with which company for procurement of 1,512 mine plough (MP) for the
Indian Army?
(1) Bharat Electronics Limited
(2) Bharat Dynamics
(3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
(4) Bharat Earth Movers Limited
Correct Answer - (4) Bharat
Earth Movers Limited
Explanation:
The Ministry of Defence has signed Rs
557 crore contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for procurement of
1,512 mine plough (MP) for the Indian Army. These Mine ploughs will be fitted
on main battle Tank T-90 S/SK of Indian Armoured Corps.
Q.5) Which state has decided to reopen
schools from September 5, 2020?
(1) Andhra Pradesh
(2) Karnataka
(3) Kerala
(4) Delhi
Correct Answer - (1) Andhra
Pradesh
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh state government has
planned to reopen schools from September 5, 2020.
However, the final decision will be
taken after evaluating the situation when the date approaches.
Q.6) Which country has inked an MoU with
India for the establishment of ‘Emergency Medical Services’ Centre in that
country using Indian grant?
(1) Sri Lanka
(2)
Mauritius
(3) Maldives
(4) Bangladesh
Correct Answer - (3) Maldives
Explanation:
India and Maldives have signed an MVR 8
Million agreement for establishment of ‘Emergency Medical Services’ Centre in
Dharavandhoo, an island located north of the country’s capital, Male. The
project includes the development of a fully-fledged emergency centre, training
facilities and office space within Dharavandhoo Hospital.
Q.7) Which country recently launched its
first-ever military satellite?
(1) North Korea
(2) Indonesia
(3) Malaysia
(4) South Korea
Correct Answer - (4) South
Korea
Explanation:
South Korea launched its first-ever
military communications satellite on July 20, 2020. The satellite was launched
by private operator SpaceX. The military satellite, ANASIS-II is aimed at
enhancing the nation’s ability to defend itself against nuclear-armed North
Korea.
Q.8) Who has been conferred with the
‘Legend of Animation’ award of the Toonz Media Group (TMG) for 2020?
(1) Arnab Chaudhuri
(2) Rajiv Chilaka
(3) Kireet Khurana
(4) Manick Sorcar
Correct Answer - (1) Arnab
Chaudhuri
Explanation:
The prestigious ‘Legend of Animation’
award of the Toonz Media Group (TMG) has been posthumously conferred to the
legendary animation director Arnab Chaudhuri, for his invaluable contribution
to the animation and entertainment industry of India.
Q.9) An earthquake with a magnitude of
7.8 hit the coast of which nation on July 22, 2020?
(1) Australia
(2) New Zealand
(3) Alaska
(4) Mexico
Correct Answer - (3) Alaska
Explanation:
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast
of Alaska on July 22, 2020. This was confirmed by the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration. A Tsunami warning had been issued initially but it
was later.
Q.10) Which of the following institutes
has developed a wearable hand band called ‘Veli Band’ that helps in maintaining
social distancing?
(1) IIT Kharagpur
(2) IIT Ahmedabad
(3) IIM Indore
(4) IIM Kozhikode
Correct Answer - (4) IIM
Kozhikode
Explanation:
With the COVID-19 graph continuing its
spike, a startup, incubated at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
(IIM-K), has developed a wearable hand band that helps in maintaining social
distancing by sending out an alarm in case of proximity with another person.
Q.11) Ramesh Babu Boddu has been
appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of which of these
banks?
(1) Lakshmi Vilas Bank
(2) City Union Bank
(3) Axis Bank
(4) Karur Vysya Bank
Correct Answer - (4) Karur
Vysya Bank
Explanation:
Ramesh Babu Boddu has been appointed as
the Managing Director and CEO, as well as an Additional Director at of Karur
Vysya Bank for a period of three years from the date of taking charge.
Q.12) Which bank launched an Overdraft
facility (OD) against Fixed Deposits for its customers holding a Savings Bank
account?
(1) Bank of Maharashtra
(2) Union Bank of India
(3) Syndicate Bank
(4) Punjab National Bank
Correct Answer - (1) Bank of
Maharashtra
Explanation:
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM), a premier
public sector bank in the country, known for customer friendly services has
launched an Overdraft facility (OD) against Fixed Deposits for its customers
holding an SB account amidst pandemic.
Q.13) Which nation will be hosting the
2020 edition of the Indian Premier League?
(1) New Zealand
(2) Australia
(3) Sri Lanka
(4) UAE
Correct Answer - (4) UAE
Explanation:
The 2020 edition of the Indian Premier
League (IPL) will be held in the UAE. This was confirmed by the IPL governing
council chairman Brijesh Patel on July 22, 2020. Both UAE and Sri Lanka had
offered to host the league considering the rising number of COVID-19 cases in
India.
Q.14) What is the estimated GDP rate of
India for the financial year 2020-21 as per the recent report of Nomura?
(1) -5%
(2) -6.1%
(3) -7.2%
(4) -4.9%
Correct Answer - (2) -6.1%
Explanation:
The Indian economy is expected to
contract by 6.1 per cent in the current fiscal (2020-21), as per the Japanese
financial services firm Nomura.
Q.15) What is the theme of India Ideas
Summit 2020?
(1) Building a Better Future
(2) Business and Environment
(3) Business in post-COVID world
(4) Sustainable Business
Correct Answer - (1) Building
a Better Future
Explanation:
The 2020 theme of the India Ideas Summit
is ‘Building a Better Future’. The summit is hosted by US India Business
Council. This year’s edition marks the 45th anniversary of the founding of the
council.