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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 30 April 2020 :
China’s central bank raised its stake over 1% in which Indian private entity as was disclosed during April 2020?
A. SBI
B. ICICI Bank
C. HDFC
D. PNB
Answer: C
Explanation: India’s largest mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) informed the stock exchanges on 11 April 2020 about China’s central bank - People’s Bank of China (PBOC) raising its stake in HDFC to 1.01% from 0.8%. PBOC’s 1.01% stake comprises 17.49 million shares of HDFC. This development was seen as a major one as India’s Finance Ministry was concerned that no red flag was raised over it.
Name the 1st Indian state which carried out the rapid testing for covid-19.
A. Rajasthan
B. Goa
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajasthan became the first state in the country to carry out Rapid Testing for Covid 19. State’s urban primary health centre of TopkhanaDesh (also known as Jaju Dispensary) in Jaipur started rapid tests at 5pm where 52 persons were tested and all were found COVID-19 negative. However Rajasthan stopped testing due to wrong resullts from rapid testing kit.
World Boxing Organisation activities suspended till at least what date?
A. May 15
B. May 30
C. June 15
D. April 30
Answer: C
Explanation: World Boxing Organisation (WBO) has suspended all activity till at least June 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, its annual convention scheduled for October this year is also in doubt due to the disease that has killed over 170,000 people around the world. Apart from applying to the release of rankings and administrative actions, the suspension also applies to all fights in this period. WBO President Francisco Valcarcel said that the decision has been primarily taken due to restrictions on social gatherings that are in place in most countries around the world.
TVS Motor Company acquired which iconic motorcycle brand of UK as was announced on 17 April 2020?
A. SmartEV
B. Norton
C. Harley
D. Davidson
Answer: B
Explanation: TVS Motor Company on 17 April 2020 announced the acquisition of the United Kingdom’s most iconic sporting motorcycle ‘Norton’ in an all-cash deal, for £16 million. Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton Motorcycles is among the most popular British motorcycle brands of all time.
How many cabinet ministers were inducted into the new Madhya Pradesh cabinet on April 21, 2020?
A. Five
B. Four
C. Six
D. Three
Answer: A
Explanation: Five cabinet ministers were sworn into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on April 21, 2020 by Governor Lalji Tandon in a simple ceremony. The five new cabinet ministers include Meena Singh, Govind Singh Rajput, Tulsi Silawat, Narottam Mishra and Kamal Patel. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan was working alone till now since his oath-taking ceremony on March 23. .......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
A. SBI
B. ICICI Bank
C. HDFC
D. PNB
Answer: C
Explanation: India’s largest mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) informed the stock exchanges on 11 April 2020 about China’s central bank - People’s Bank of China (PBOC) raising its stake in HDFC to 1.01% from 0.8%. PBOC’s 1.01% stake comprises 17.49 million shares of HDFC. This development was seen as a major one as India’s Finance Ministry was concerned that no red flag was raised over it.
Name the 1st Indian state which carried out the rapid testing for covid-19.
A. Rajasthan
B. Goa
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajasthan became the first state in the country to carry out Rapid Testing for Covid 19. State’s urban primary health centre of TopkhanaDesh (also known as Jaju Dispensary) in Jaipur started rapid tests at 5pm where 52 persons were tested and all were found COVID-19 negative. However Rajasthan stopped testing due to wrong resullts from rapid testing kit.
World Boxing Organisation activities suspended till at least what date?
A. May 15
B. May 30
C. June 15
D. April 30
Answer: C
Explanation: World Boxing Organisation (WBO) has suspended all activity till at least June 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, its annual convention scheduled for October this year is also in doubt due to the disease that has killed over 170,000 people around the world. Apart from applying to the release of rankings and administrative actions, the suspension also applies to all fights in this period. WBO President Francisco Valcarcel said that the decision has been primarily taken due to restrictions on social gatherings that are in place in most countries around the world.
TVS Motor Company acquired which iconic motorcycle brand of UK as was announced on 17 April 2020?
A. SmartEV
B. Norton
C. Harley
D. Davidson
Answer: B
Explanation: TVS Motor Company on 17 April 2020 announced the acquisition of the United Kingdom’s most iconic sporting motorcycle ‘Norton’ in an all-cash deal, for £16 million. Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton Motorcycles is among the most popular British motorcycle brands of all time.
How many cabinet ministers were inducted into the new Madhya Pradesh cabinet on April 21, 2020?
A. Five
B. Four
C. Six
D. Three
Answer: A
Explanation: Five cabinet ministers were sworn into the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on April 21, 2020 by Governor Lalji Tandon in a simple ceremony. The five new cabinet ministers include Meena Singh, Govind Singh Rajput, Tulsi Silawat, Narottam Mishra and Kamal Patel. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan was working alone till now since his oath-taking ceremony on March 23. .......Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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