Current Affairs 14th September 2020 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which social-media platform has launched a search prompt named ‘ThereIsHelp’, to prevent suicide?
A. Facebook
B. Instagram
C. Twitter
D. SnapChat
Answer [C] Twitter
2. Which country is holding a naval exercise named ‘Zolfaghar-99’ in the Sea of Oman?
A. Iran
B. Oman
C. UAE
D. France
Answer [A] Iran
3. India has agreed on a 5-point plan with which neighbouring country, to resolve border issues?
A. Nepal
B. China
C. Pakistan
D. Bangladesh
Answer [B] China
4. Which Indian city is to play host to the Asia’s largest aero show, Aero India-21?
A. Gurgaon
B. Bengaluru
C. Vishakhapatnam
D. Kolkata
Answer [B] Bengaluru
5. Which Government Department has launched a new scheme called Five Star Villages?
A. Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
B. Department of Science and Technology
C. Department of Financial Services
D. Department of Post
Answer [D] Department of Post
6. Which women sports player has entered the US Open Semi Finals 11th time in a row?
A. Serena Williams
B. Karolina Pilskova
C. Sofia Kenn
D. Johana Konta
Answer [A] Serena Williams
7. Which organization has decided to formulate Digital Payment Index?
A. NITI Aayog
B. RBI
C. NPCI
D.SBI
Answer [B] RBI
8. Which entrepreneur has topped the Forbes’ list of richest Americans?
A. Bill Gates
B. Donald Trump
C. Jeff Bezos
D. Warren Buffet
Answer [C] Jeff Bezos
9. Which Ministry has released guidelines to states regarding welfare of migrant workers?
A. Ministry of Labour and Employment
B. Ministry of Social Justice
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Finance
Answer [A] Ministry of Labour and Employment
10. By how much percentage, India’s Defence exports has increased from 2016-17 to 2018-19?
A. 100%
B. 300%
C. 500%
D. 700%
Answer [D] 700%