ENGLISH QUIZ 18.08.2020

1.Abraham agreement was signed between which country?

A. United Arab Emirates-Israel

B. Saudi arabia-israeli

C. Egypt-Israel

D. Taiwan-USA

2.Which state’s Chief Minister launched the Indira Van Mitan Scheme?

A. Punjab

B. Chhattisgarh

C. Bihar

D. Assam

3.Chunnakara Ramankutty passed away recently he was a famous poet and film and drama lyricist of which language?

A. Telugu

B. Kannada

C. Malayalam

D. Tamil

4.Which player has recently announced his retirement from international cricket?

A. Suresh Singh

B. Yuvraj Singh

C. Parthiv Patel

D. Suresh Raina

5.What amount the Reserve Bank of India has decided to transfer as dividend to the central government accounting year 2019-20?

A. 57,128 crore

B. 37,128 crores

C. 45,128 crores

D. 47,528 crore

6.Who among the following has been appointed as the DGNO?

A. Ravi Shankar Prasad

B. Dinesh K Tripathi

C. Ram Vilas

D. Girish Chandra Murmu

ANSWERS:-

Answer: 1)A

Explanation

The peace agreement reached between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has formalised the thaw in Arab-Israeli relations that has been under way for a few years.The UAE has become the first Gulf Arab state to do so and only the third Arab nation to have active diplomatic ties with Israel.Egypt made a peace deal with Israel in 1979, followed by Jordan in 1994.Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.The West Bank is sandwiched between Israel and Jordan. One of its major cities is Ramallah, the de facto administrative capital of Palestine.

Impact on the UAE:

• The deal smoothens the UAE’s international campaign to be seen as a beacon of tolerance in the Middle East despite being governed by autocratic rulers.
• It puts the UAE out first in a regional recognition race among neighbouring Gulf Arab states.

Impact on Israel:

• The announcement justifies the year-long claims of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his government enjoys closer ties to Arab nations than publicly acknowledged.
• The deal gives Netanyahu a domestic boost at a time when Israel’s coalition government is facing infighting and the possibility of early elections.

Impact on the USA:

• The recognition grants a diplomatic win to the USA President Donald Trump ahead of the November election.
• Neither his efforts to bring the war in Afghanistan to an end nor efforts to bring peace between Israel and the Palestinians have been successful yet.

Answer: 2)B

Explanation

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of Indira Van Mitan Yojana on the occasion of World Tribal Day. Under this scheme, groups of youth will be formed in 10,000 villages of tribal areas of the state and all forest-based economic activities will be conducted through these groups. New doors will open for self-employment and prosperity of the forest dwellers through these groups.Under this scheme, arrangements for procurement, processing and marketing of forest produce will be ensured through groups. Groups will be formed under this scheme in 10,000 villages of scheduled areas, in which youth will be given priority. The Indira Van Mitan scheme aims to add 19 lakh families from scheduled areas. Through this scheme, groups will be empowered to manage trees, so that they can collect the forest produce from the trees of the forest areas and get economic benefits.

Answer: 3)C

Explanation

Poet and lyricist Chunakkara Ramankutty who made a special place in the hearts of music lovers with the romantic hit song ‘Devadaru Poothu’ for the movie ‘Engane Nee Marakkum’ in the year 1983, passed away. Ramankutty started writing poems as a teenager for the student magazine of NSS College Pandalam where he graduated in Malayalam. His break in movies came with the song ‘Apsara kanyaka’ from the movie Ashramam released in 1978. Ramankutty wrote over 215 songs for 76 movies. His career peaked in 1984 when he wrote 32 songs in that year.

Answer: 4)D

Explanation

Indian batsman Suresh Raina has announced his retirement from the International Cricket. He made his international debut against Sri Lanka in 2005 and represented India in 226 ODIs, 78 T20Is and 18 Tests in his cricketing career that spanned over 13 years.

Suresh Raina

• Suresh Raina was born on 27 November 1986 in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
• He played the first Test match for India on 26 July 2010.
• He made his ODI debut on 30 July 2005 against Sri Lanka.
• He started his T20 career on 1 December 2006.
• Raina played a total of 226 matches in his ODI career and scored 5,615 runs.
• He also scored 768 runs in 19 Tests.
• Apart from batting, Raina is also known for his excellent fielding and his useful spin bowling.

Answer: 5)A

Explanation

RBI has approved Rs 57,128 crore as surplus/ dividend to Central Government for the accounting year 2019-20 at 584th meeting of Central Board of RBI. The meeting was chaired by RBI’s Governor Shaktikanta Das. As per Section 47 of RBI Act, profits of RBI are to be transferred to the government after financial stability and other considerations. This year’s surplus transfer is 67.5% less than the 2018-2019.RBI has also decided to maintain the Contingency Risk Buffer at 5.5%

Answer: 6)B

Explanation

Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM has assumed charges as the Director of General Naval Operations (DGNO).He is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare and is serving Indian Navy since 1985.He has served on frontline warships of the Navy.He has also commanded INS Vinash, INS Kirch and INS Trishul.He is awarded with Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Nausena Medal

Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Karambir Singh.