Date: - 08th September 2020 Current Affair

Date: - 08th September 2020 Current Affair

Q 1. The Supreme Court has ordered the restoration of the original condition (renovation) of which temple?

[A] Salasar Balaji

[B] Mahakaleshwar Temple of Ujjain

[C] Tirupati Balaji

[D] Hanumanji of Khloé

Correct Answer: - Mahakaleshwar Temple of Ujjain

Explanation: ~~~

In the Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple case, the Supreme Court passed a series of orders to protect the Shivling from decay. The court has said that no devotee will offer Panchamrit to the shivlinga of the temple, instead they will worship with pure milk. The court has told the temple committee that it will arrange pure milk for the devotees and it should be ensured that no impure milk is offered to the Shivalinga. The Supreme Court has passed several orders for the preservation of the shivlinga of the temple.

Q 2. India's foreign exchange reserves touch a high level of __________ billion?

[A] 457.49

[B] 457.47

[C] 457.468

[D] 457.485

Correct Answer: - 457.47

Explanation: ~~~

India's foreign exchange reserves touch a high of 457.468 billion.

Q 3. Whose birth anniversary is celebrated in India as National Sports Day?

[A] Milkha Singh

[B] Soma faith

[C] Dhyanchand

[D] Norman Pritchard

Correct Answer: - Dhyanchand

Explanation: ~~~

National Sports Day is observed on 29 August 2020. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyanchand. The main purpose of the day is to spread awareness about the importance of sports and daily activities in every person's life.

Q 4. The Australian Government has appointed former cricketer Matthew Hayden and Indian-origin woman Lisa Singh to which post to enhance trade relations with India?

[A] education messenger

[B] trade messenger

[C] Revenue Envoy

[D] consul

Correct Answer: - Trade messengers

Explanation: ~~~

The Australian government has appointed former cricketer Matthew Hayden and Indian-origin politician Lisa Sih as trade ambassadors to pursue trade relations with India.

Q 5. Name the person who has been appointed as the Managing Director of Jammu and Kashmir Bank by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir?

[A] Zubair Iqbal

[B] Padmaja Chundru

[C] Mrityunjay Mahapatra

[D] SS Mallikarjun Rao

Correct Answer: - Zubair Iqbal

Explanation: ~~~

Zubair Iqbal has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Q 6. With which of the following FinTech start-ups has the National Restaurants Association of India been able to create its own technology platform and with online payment for digital ordering, bill settlements and contactless meals?

[A] Paytm

[B] Phonepe

[C] dotpay

[D] Lendingkart

Correct Answer: - Dotpay

Explanation: ~~~

The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) has partnered with fintech start-up DotPe with the creation of its own technology platform and online payment for digital ordering, bill settlements and contactless meals.

Q 7. ________ launched AA + COVID-19 test solution to detect coronavirus in less than 5 minutes?

[A] My Laboratories

[B] Genrich Private Limited

[C] ESDS Software Solution

[D] DRDO

Correct Answer: - ESDS Software Solution

Explanation: ~~~

IT solutions provider ESDS Software Solution has developed the AA + COVID-19 Testing Solution, a rapid COVID-19 detection solution. The solution is an AI-enabled device that detects COVID-19 from Chest X-ray (CXR). The AA + COVID-19 testing solution is designed in such a way that it can indicate whether the patient is suffering from COVID-19 in less than 5 minutes.

Q 8. Which financial institution has launched the MSME Saksham 'portal in collaboration with TransUnion CIBIL?

[A] SIDBI

[B] RBI

[C] NABARD

[D] NHB

Correct Answer: - SIDBI

Explanation: ~~~

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in association with Transunion CIBIL has launched a knowledge portal named 'MSME Saksham'.

The Comprehensive Financial Education and Knowledge Forum will provide financial awareness to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and help them gain instant access to formal and affordable credit facilities.

Q 9. Which international block has imposed its first ban on cyber attacks on organizations from Russia, China and North Korea?

[A] G20

[B] G-7

[C] European Union

[D] ASEAN

Correct Answer: - European Union

Explanation: ~~~

The European Union has imposed its first ban on cyber attacks on alleged agents, spies and firms from Russia, China and North Korea.

The six people and three groups affected by the sanctions also include Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. The agency was previously indicted by the European Union for the 2017 WannaCry ransomware and notepetia malware attacks and a cyber espionage operation.

Q 10. Who is set to become the first non-white person based on British coinage?

[A] Babasaheb Ambedkar

[B] Mahatma Gandhi

[C] Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Correct Answer: - Mahatma Gandhi

Explanation: ~~~

The United Kingdom is ready to print Mahatma Gandhi's image at once.