Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22 May 2020 for SBI Clerk, SBI PO, RBI, IBPS PO/Clerk/RRB/SO Banking & competitive exams. Attempt free online GK current affairs quiz & latest current affairs questions with multiple choice answers.
WWW.RESULTADDA.IN
Quiz-summary
0 of 15 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
Information
Based on the Current Affairs and Important News of we have framed important current affairs questions for banking and other competitive exams. These current affairs quiz questions will be helpful for upcoming competitive exams such as IBPS PO & Clerk, RRB PO & Clerk, SBI PO & Clerk, RBI Grade B & Assistant, SSC, CPO, Railway NTPC, Police & Defence exams. Give our online current affairs test every day to be prepared for all Current Affairs Quiz
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 15 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Average score | |
Your score |
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
Table is loading | ||||
No data available | ||||
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- Answered
- Review
- Question 1 of 15
1. Question
1 pointsWho has been named as the new Chief Economist of the World Bank Group?
CorrectAmerican economist and Harvard University Professor, Carmen M. Reinhart, has been named as the new Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank on 20 May 2020.
Her appointment will be effective from June 15, 2020.IncorrectAmerican economist and Harvard University Professor, Carmen M. Reinhart, has been named as the new Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank on 20 May 2020.
Her appointment will be effective from June 15, 2020. - Question 2 of 15
2. Question
1 pointsWhat will be the rate of return offered on the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’ (PMVVY) for the fiscal 2020-21?
CorrectThe government has fixed the annual rate of return on the scheme at 7.4 percent for financial year 2020-21, and thereafter to be reset every year.
This interest rate is lower as compared to 8 percent being given for the financial year ending 31 March 2020.IncorrectThe government has fixed the annual rate of return on the scheme at 7.4 percent for financial year 2020-21, and thereafter to be reset every year.
This interest rate is lower as compared to 8 percent being given for the financial year ending 31 March 2020. - Question 3 of 15
3. Question
1 pointsThe Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana has been extended by the Union Cabinet. What is the new timeline?
CorrectThe Union Cabinet has approved the extension of ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’ (PMVVY), a pension scheme for senior citizens above 60, for a further period of three years up to 31 March 2023.
Earlier, the last date of PMMVY was March 31, 2020.IncorrectThe Union Cabinet has approved the extension of ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’ (PMVVY), a pension scheme for senior citizens above 60, for a further period of three years up to 31 March 2023.
Earlier, the last date of PMMVY was March 31, 2020. - Question 4 of 15
4. Question
1 pointsWho among these has recently taken charge as the new President of the Indian Steel Association (ISA) ?
CorrectDilip Oommen, has been sworn in as the new President of the Indian Steel Association (ISA) on 19 May 2020 for a period of two years till May 2022.
IncorrectDilip Oommen, has been sworn in as the new President of the Indian Steel Association (ISA) on 19 May 2020 for a period of two years till May 2022.
- Question 5 of 15
5. Question
1 pointsWhen is the International Tea Day observed?
CorrectThe International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21 by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to raise awareness of the deep cultural and economic significance of tea around the world and promote its importance in fighting hunger and poverty.
IncorrectThe International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21 by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to raise awareness of the deep cultural and economic significance of tea around the world and promote its importance in fighting hunger and poverty.
- Question 6 of 15
6. Question
1 pointsGovernment has notified modification in existing Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS), which will now provide Sovereign portfolio guarantee of up to _____ percent of first loss to Public Sector Banks (PSBs) for purchase of Bonds or Commercial Papers (CPs) by NBFCs/MFCs/MFIs.
CorrectModification in existing Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS): approved Sovereign portfolio guarantee of up to 20% of first loss to Public Sector Banks (PSBs) for purchase of Bonds or Commercial Papers (CPs) with a rating of AA and below (including unrated paper with original/ initial maturity of up to one year) issued by NBFCs/ MFCs/Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs).
IncorrectModification in existing Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme (PCGS): approved Sovereign portfolio guarantee of up to 20% of first loss to Public Sector Banks (PSBs) for purchase of Bonds or Commercial Papers (CPs) with a rating of AA and below (including unrated paper with original/ initial maturity of up to one year) issued by NBFCs/ MFCs/Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs).
- Question 7 of 15
7. Question
1 pointsFlipkart has tied up with which insurance company to offer digital motor insurance policy to Flipkart customers?
CorrectIndia’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, India’s leading private general insurer have partnered to offer a digital motor insurance policy to Flipkart customers.
The interested consumers can avail the motor-insurance policy on the Flipkart app.IncorrectIndia’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company, India’s leading private general insurer have partnered to offer a digital motor insurance policy to Flipkart customers.
The interested consumers can avail the motor-insurance policy on the Flipkart app. - Question 8 of 15
8. Question
1 pointsWhat is the expected GDP Growth rate of India for the fiscal year 2020-21 as per rating agency ICRA?
CorrectThe Ratings agency ICRA has predicted India’s GDP growth for FY 2020-21 at -5.0%. Earlier it has predicted the same at around -1% to -2 %.
IncorrectThe Ratings agency ICRA has predicted India’s GDP growth for FY 2020-21 at -5.0%. Earlier it has predicted the same at around -1% to -2 %.
- Question 9 of 15
9. Question
1 pointsA new ‘Didi Vehicle Service’ initiative has been launched by the women of Rural Livelihood Mission in the Jhabua district, for the pregnant rural women. In which state is the Jhabua district based?
CorrectIn the tribal-dominated Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, the women of Rural Livelihood Mission have started an initiative called ‘Didi Vehicle Service’ for pregnant rural women for the safe delivery, at a time of COVID-19 outbreak.
The service has been launched for 29 villages of 10 Gram Panchayats of Petlavad development block of Jhabua.IncorrectIn the tribal-dominated Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, the women of Rural Livelihood Mission have started an initiative called ‘Didi Vehicle Service’ for pregnant rural women for the safe delivery, at a time of COVID-19 outbreak.
The service has been launched for 29 villages of 10 Gram Panchayats of Petlavad development block of Jhabua. - Question 10 of 15
10. Question
1 pointsThe International Day for Biological Diversity is held annually on_______
CorrectThe International Day for Biological Diversity (also known as World Biodiversity Day) is a United Nations–sanctioned international day held on May 22 every year to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
The theme of 2020 World Biodiversity Day is “Our solutions are in nature”.IncorrectThe International Day for Biological Diversity (also known as World Biodiversity Day) is a United Nations–sanctioned international day held on May 22 every year to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
The theme of 2020 World Biodiversity Day is “Our solutions are in nature”. - Question 11 of 15
11. Question
1 pointsWhat is the maximum amount that can be invest in the PMVVY scheme?
CorrectThe maximum amount that can be invested under the scheme is Rs 15 lakh.
The tenure of the policy is set at 10 years.IncorrectThe maximum amount that can be invested under the scheme is Rs 15 lakh.
The tenure of the policy is set at 10 years. - Question 12 of 15
12. Question
1 pointsWhich institution is responsible to offer the service of PMVVY?
CorrectThe scheme can be purchased offline as well as online, through Life Insurance Corp. of India (LIC), which is the sole institution allowed by the government to offer the plan.
IncorrectThe scheme can be purchased offline as well as online, through Life Insurance Corp. of India (LIC), which is the sole institution allowed by the government to offer the plan.
- Question 13 of 15
13. Question
1 pointsUnion Cabinet has approved the Scheme for Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (FME) for the unorganised sector in the country. What is the total outlay of the scheme?
CorrectScheme for Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (FME): It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the Unorganized Sector on All India basis with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore, to be shared by GOI and the States in ratio of 60:40.
IncorrectScheme for Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (FME): It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the Unorganized Sector on All India basis with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore, to be shared by GOI and the States in ratio of 60:40.
- Question 14 of 15
14. Question
1 pointsThe Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to improve fisheries sector in the country. How much amount has been allocated to the scheme?
CorrectPradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) : Scheme to bring Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India. Total investment – Rs. 20,050 crore, to be implemented during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
IncorrectPradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) : Scheme to bring Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India. Total investment – Rs. 20,050 crore, to be implemented during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
- Question 15 of 15
15. Question
1 pointsWhich state has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana for the welfare of the farmers?
Correct- The Chhattisgarh government has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, a scheme to ensure “minimum income availability” to farmers of the state through direct bank transfer.
- The scheme was jointly launched by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on 21 May 2020, to mark the death anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Incorrect- The Chhattisgarh government has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, a scheme to ensure “minimum income availability” to farmers of the state through direct bank transfer.
- The scheme was jointly launched by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on 21 May 2020, to mark the death anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Leaderboard: Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 22 May 2020
Pos. | Name | Entered on | Points | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
Table is loading | ||||
No data available | ||||
Check Your Knowledge, Improve Confidence – Attempt Free Quiz
Banking Awareness Quiz- Click Here
SSC GK Quiz – Click Here
Static GK Quiz for All Exams – Click Here
Attempt More Quiz Below
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 1 July 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 30 June 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29 June 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 27th and 28th June 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 26 June 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 25 June 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 24 June 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 23 June 2020
- Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 22 June 2020
- Best 300 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz of June Part 1- Free