Current Affairs 12th December 2020 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which Union Ministry is the organizer of the India Mobile Congress?
A. Ministry of Education
B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of Electronics and IT
D. Ministry of Communication
Answer [D] Ministry of Communication
2. The National Green Tribunal has directed which state to prepare an action plan for 14 proposed elephant corridors?
A. Tamil Nadu               B. Kerala
C. Odisha                       D. Maharashtra
Answer [C] Odisha   
3. Hampi Chariot is a UNESCO World Heritage site, located in which state?
A. Kerala                  B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka            D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer [C] Karnataka 
4. As per the IUCN’s latest report on World Heritage, which region of India is of great concern?
A. Sundarbans                      B. Indo Gangetic Plan
C. Western Ghats                 D. North Eastern Hills
Answer [C] Western Ghats       
5. What is the limit of annual turnover, to file GST under the new Quarterly Return filing & Monthly Payment of Taxes (QRMP) Scheme?
A. Rs 1 Crore                              B. Rs 2 Crore              
C. Rs 5 Crore                              D. Rs 10 Crore       
Answer [C] Rs 5 Crore              
6. Which is the first bank to announce linking its executive’s pay to achievement in sustainable development?
A. Bank of Amerca                 B. HSBC Bank
C. Deutsche Bank                   D. DBS Bank
Answer [C] Deutsche Bank
7. Which organization developed the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)?
A. BHEL               B. DRDO
C. OFB                 D. ISRO
Answer [B] DRDO
8. CPCB has raised concern on pollution and frothing of which river?
A. Ganga                    B. Yamuna
C. Godavari               D. Krishna
Answer [B] Yamuna
9. Which pharma company has become the first firm to ask for ‘Emergency use author authorization’ from India?
A. Astra Zeneca                  B. Pfizer
C. Ranbaxy                          D. Cipla
Answer [B] Pfizer
10. Gaofen-14 earth observation satellite has been to space by china using launch vehicle?
A. PSLV C 51                      B. GSLV Mark 3
C. Long March 3B             D. Fat Boy 1A
Answer [C] Long March 3B