Current Affairs Quiz , 23 Nov 2020

1) “Local for Diwali” is a campaign launched by the ministry of

a) Environment
b) Commerce and Industry
c) Textiles
d) None of the above

Answer: c
• The Ministry of Textiles has launched a campaign Local for Diwali. Textile Minister Smriti Irani has appealed to the people to celebrate Diwali by buying and gifting local textiles and handicraft items to support local weavers and artisans.

2) Which among the following global financial services launched the initiative Project Kirana?

a) Visa
b) Rupay
c) Mastercard
d) None of the above

Answer: c
• Mastercard has joined hands with development agency USAID for the Project Kirana that will help increase revenue streams, expand financial inclusion and digital payments adoption of kirana shops that are owned or operated by women in UP

3) 12th Counter Terrorism Dialogue was held between India and

a) EU
b) SAARC
c) BIMSTEC
d) WEF

Answer: a
• The 12th Counter Terrorism Dialogue between the European Union (EU) and India was held virtually on 19th November 2020. The Dialogue was an opportunity to continue close cooperation and coordination on this important element of the EU – India strategic partnership.

4) 28th cycle of the Indo-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (INDO-THAI CORPAT), recently heard in news, is held at

a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) South China Sea
d) Andaman Sea

Answer: d
• Indian Navy ships and aircraft of Andaman and Nicobar Command have been participating in the biannual Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) with the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) since 2003.

5) World Television Day under the UN is observed on

a) Nov 21
b) Nov 22
c) Nov 23
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• The campaign was released across Tata Sky’s social media handles on 21st November, World Television Day and was simultaneously shared by Yashraj on his social channels. Owing to its trendy format with a touch of nostalgia, the mashup track garnered favor among millennials, resulting in over 2.6 Million Video views and is still gaining momentum.