Gk questions and answers

Gk questions and answers

Q.1) Which Chinese company pulled out as IPL's Title Sponsor?

(1) Vivo
(2) Oppo
(3) Xiaomi
(4) Huawei
Correct Answer - (1) Vivo
Explanation:
Vivo, the Title Sponsor of the Indian Premier League 2020, has pulled out after a disagreement with the
Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) over a discount on the sponsorship fee and also in response to the
growing opposition to its involvement in the tournament, as it is a Chinese brand.

Q.2) Pakistan’s new political map includes parts of which Indian state?
(1) Rajasthan
(2) Maharashtra
(3) Madhya Pradesh
(4) Gujarat
Correct Answer - (4) Gujarat

Q.3) The “Thenzawl Golf Resort” Project has been launched in which state to promote Golf Tourism in
India?
(1) Tripura
(2) Sikkim
(3) Mizoram
(4) Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Mizoram
Explanation:
The Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel has
virtually inaugurated the world-class “Thenzawl Golf Resort” Project in Mizoram on 4 August 2020, for
the development of Golf Tourism in the country and attract both International and domestic tourists.

Q.4) Vaishno Devi yatra will begin from which date?
(1) August 16th
(2) August 17th
(3) August 30th
(4) August 20th
Correct Answer - (1) August 16th

Q.5) Where has the Centre approved the setting up of the Directorate of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and
Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha andHomeopathy)?
(1) Meghalaya
(2) Assam
(3) Sikkim
4) Nagaland
Correct Answer - (1) Meghalaya
Explanation:
AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) in Meghalaya. The state
government has also proposed another 22 health and wellness centres for the current financial year 2020-21.

Q.6) The one month long ‘E-Rakshabandhan’ virtual cybercrime awareness programme has been
launched by which state?
(1) Andhra Pradesh
(2) Maharashtra
(3) Haryana
(4) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer - (1) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has launched a one month-long innovative virtual
cybercrime awareness programme ‘E-Rakshabandhan’ on 3 August 2020 The campaign organised by the
Andhra Pradesh CID and the police, aims to bring awareness among the public in cyberspace, especially women, youth and children.

Q.7) Which nation’s President has barred federal agencies from replacing its citizens with foreign
workers?
(1) Canada
(2) UK
(3) US
(4) Australia
Correct Answer - (3) US
Explanation:
United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring federal government

Q.8) Which of the following metro rail stations of the Tamil Nadu has been named after former Chief
Minister J Jayalalithaa as announced by the state government?
(1) Central Metro Station
(2) Alandur Station
(3) CMBT station
(4) Koyambedu Station
Correct Answer - (3) CMBT station
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu government announced renaming of three Metro Rail stations in Chennai after late Chief
Ministers CN Annadurai, MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. According to a government order, the
MG Ramachandran Central Metro’ and the CMBT station as ‘Puratchi Thalaivi Dr J Jayalalithaa CMBT Metro.’

Q.9) Who among the following has been selected as the new CEO of the HDFCBank?
(1) J Packirisamy
(2) Sashidhar Jagdishan
(3) A. Subba Rao Pai
(4) M. Ramaswami Chettiar
Correct Answer - (2) Sashidhar Jagdishan
Explanation:
Sashidhar Jagdishan has been selected as the new CEO of HDFC Bank and will replace Aditya Puri. He will take charge in October when Puri retires.

Q.10) First-ever Vyapar Mala Express train of the Northern Railways ran on August 1, 2020 started from
Punjab and was destined for which state?
(1) Arunachal Pradesh
(2) Tripura
(3) West Bengal
(4) Bihar
Correct Answer - (2) Tripura
Explanation:
Northern Railway ran first-ever Vyapar Mala Express train on August 1, 2020. The train was destined for Jirania in Tripura has 46 wagons.

Q.11) A massive explosion rocked which nation’s capital city on August 4,2020?
(1) Vietnam
(2) Turkey
(3) Pakistan
(4) Lebanon
Correct Answer - (4) Lebanon
Explanation:
A massive explosion rocked Lebanon's capital city Beirut on August 4, 2020. According to reports, around 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored in a Beirut port warehouse exploded,
devastating large parts
of the city.

Q.12) The draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 (DPEPP 2020) aims to achieve
USD 25 billion defence turnover by which year?
(1) 2025
(2) 2022
(3) 2030
(4) 2027
Correct Answer - (1) 2025

Q.13) From women’s world team championship of which sports, going to held in December 2020, has
India withdrawn due to the lack of preparation?
(1) Basketball
(2) Squash
(3) Table Tennis
(4) Cricket
Correct Answer - (2) Squash
Explanation:
Championship scheduled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 15th to 20th December, due to lack of preparation, time and match-readiness of its players.

Q.14) Veteran Congress leader CM Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar passed away on August 5, 2020. He served
as the former Chief Minister of which state?
(1) Madhya Pradesh
(2) Maharashtra
(3) Karnataka
(4) Rajasthan
Correct Answer - (2) Maharashtra
Explanation:
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar passed away on August 5, 2020 due to
prolonged illness. He was 89. Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar had served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra between 1985 and 1986.

Q.15) Prominent Northern Ireland Politician John Hume passed away on August 3, 2020. He had won a
Nobel prize in which category?
1) Peace Prize
(2) Literature
(3) Physics
(4) Chemistry
Correct Answer - (1) Peace Prize
Explanation:
Nobel Peace Prize winner Laureate John Hume passed away on August 3, 2020 following a long period
of illness. He was a prominent Northern Ireland politician.