Current Affairs: 20th November 2020

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Q.1) Which state has begun Kadalu App for fishermen?

(1) Goa
(2) Karnataka
(3) Mumbai
(4) Gujarat
Correct Answer - (2) Karnataka
Explanations:
The Fisheries Minister of Karnataka state Srinivasa Poojary has introduced a new app for fishermen
named Kadalu App.
Karnataka:
Capital: Bengaluru
Governor: Vajubhai Vala
Chief minister: B. S. Yediyurappa

Q.2) Which company has claimed that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective?
(1) Pfizer
(2) Moderna
(3) BioNtech
(4) AstraZeneca
Correct Answer - (2) Moderna
Explanations:
Moderna announced the results of its phase three trials on November 16, 2020 in which it reported that
its COVID-19 vaccine candidate has proven to be 94.5% effective.

Q.3) How many astronauts SpaceX and NASA have sent to space on the first operational mission?
(1) astronauts
(2) astronauts
(3) astronauts
(4) astronauts
Correct Answer - (2) astronauts
Explanations:
SpaceX and NASA have sent 4 astronauts (NASA astronauts, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, Michael
Hopkins, and astronauts at a Japan space agency, Soichi Noguchi) into space on the first operational
mission. He is riding on a SpaceX crew drug capsule and which has arrived in the ISS on November 16,
2020 at 11 pm ET.

Q.4) Which Bank launched 'Mooh Band Rakho' Campaign to protect individuals from cyber frauds??
(1) ICICI Bank
(2) IDFC Bank
(3) Axis Bank
(4) HDFC Bank
Correct Answer - (4) HDFC Bank
Explanations:
HDFC Bank launched a campaign, 'Mooh Band Rakho' to increase awareness on cyber frauds and ways to
prevent them. The campaign supports the International Fraud Awareness Week 2020(November 15? 21),
a global movement to reduce the impact of fraud. 'Mooh Band Rakho' campaign will talk about the steps
to be followed like not to share the card details, CVV(Card Verification Value), Expiry Date, OTP(One Time
Password) Net Banking/ Mobile Banking Login ID & Password over Phone, SMS, email
and social media. This helps the general public to keep their money safe. HDFC Bank initially launched
the 'Mooh Band Rakho' campaign to fight COVID 19. It has now extended to fighting cyber fraud.
HDFC Bank:
CEO: Aditya Puri (Sep 1994–)
Headquarters: Mumbai
Founded: August 1994, India

Q.5) Which state’s Chief Minister has sent a proposal to the centre to shut down markets that are
becoming local COVID-19 hotspots?
(1) Maharashtra
(2) Uttar Pradesh
(3) Delhi
(4) Haryana
Correct Answer - (3) Delhi
Explanations:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced during a press briefing on November 17, 2020 that his
government has decided to send a proposal to the centre seeking to shut markets that are becoming local
COVID-19 hotspots for a few days.

Q.6) Which country has been given the hosting rights for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022?
(1) India
(2) Mexico
(3) Croatia
(4) Brazil
Correct Answer - (1) India
Explanations:
India has been handed the hosting rights for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022. The decision was taken
after FIFA Council canceled the U-17 Women’s World Cup 2021, which was scheduled to take place in
India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Q.7) India has drawn a five-year action plan for the conservation of which species?
(1) Eagles
(2) Vultures
(3) Heron
(4) Siberian Crane
Correct Answer - (2) Vultures
Explanations:
The Union Government has released a five-year action plan for the conservation of vultures. The step has
been taken in light of a substantial decline in the population of vultures in India. Vultures are nature’s
scavengers that feed on the animal carcasses, keeping the surrounding clean.

Q.8) Which actress has been honored with Bharat Ratna Dr.Ambedkar Award 2020 by Maharashtra
Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari?
(1) Kareena kapoor
(2) Richa Chadha
(3) Amrita Singh
(4) Supriya Pilagankar
Correct Answer - (2) Richa Chadha
Explanations:
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has awarded the Bharat Ratna Dr.Ambedkar Award 2020
for his contribution to Indian cinema by Richa Chadha. Richa Chaddha, 33, recently returned from the EI
Gouna Fil Festival. Where she has been a part of the panel discussion on the topic of Women
Empowerment.
Richa Chadda:
Born: 18 December 1986 (age 33 years), Amritsar
Awards: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress, MORE
Parents: Somesh Chadda, Kusum Chadda
Q.9) During 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA), World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the first
“Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of ”
(1) Cervical Cancer
(2) Breast Cancer
(3) Leukemia
(4) Polio
Correct Answer - (1) Cervical Cancer
Explanations:
During the close of 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA), World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the
first “Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer” which projected vaccination,
screening and treatment can reduce new cases of cervical cancer by more than 40% and five million
related deaths by 2050. Cervical cancer is the fourth-most common cancer among women globally. The
programme aims to complete the following targets by 2030 globally: 90% girls fully vaccinated with the
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine by 15 years of age. 70% women screened using a high- performance
test by 35 years and again by 45 years. 90% of women identified with cervical disease receive treatment.

Q.10) Which actor has been appointed by the Election Commission of India as the state icon of Punjab?
(1) Ajay Devgn
(2) Ayushman Khurana
(3) Sonu Sood
(4) Akshay Kumar
Correct Answer - (3) Sonu Sood
Explanations:
The Election Commission of India has appointed Bollywood actor Sonu Sood as the state icon of Punjab.
Also, actor Sonu Sood was recently awarded the "ADG Special Humanitarian Action Award" for helping
migrant laborers trapped in lockdown. He has worked in Hindi, Punjabi and South Indian cinema.

Q.11) England’s cricket team will tour which nation for the first time in 16 years in 2021?
(1) India
(2) Pakistan
(3) Afghanistan
(4) Bangladesh
Correct Answer - (2) Pakistan
Explanations:
The England team will make their first visit to Pakistan in 2021, for the first time in 16 years. Pakistan will
be hosting host England for two T20Is in Karachi on October 14 and 15, 2021 ahead of the ICC T20 World
Cup in India. England had last toured Pakistan in 2005 when they had played five ODIs and three Tests.

Q.12) Who has been appointed as brand ambassador of Financepeer (Google incubated education fee
financing company)?
(1) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
(2) KL Rahul
(3) Virat Kohli
(4) Rohit Sharma
Correct Answer - (4) Rohit Sharma
Explanations:
Rohit Sharma, India’s leading cricketer, signed with Financepeer, Google incubated education fee
financing company, as its brand ambassador. Rohit Sharma will be supporting Financepeer to transform
the education sector and introduce innovation across the various segments of education. This
collaboration between Rohit Sharma and Financepeer will increase the reach of edtech and Fintech
platforms of Financepeer among the Indian parents and schools. As a part of this collaboration Rohit
Sharma will participate in the digital activities of Financepeer.
Rohit Sharma:
Indian cricketer
Born: 30 April 1987 (age 33 years), Nagpur
Test debut (cap 280): 6 November 2013 v West Indies
ODI debut (cap 168): 23 June 2007 v Ireland
Last ODI: 19 January 2020 v Australia
T20I debut (cap 17): 19 September 2007 v England
Spouse: Ritika Sajdeh (m. 2015)

Q.13) Sudeep Tyagi has recently announced his retirement from which sports?
(1) Wrestling
(2) Cricket
(3) Shooting
(4) Tennis
Correct Answer - (2) Cricket
Explanations:
Indian cricketer Sudeep Tyagi, has announced his retirement from all forms of the game on 17
November 2020.

Q.14) Mridula Sinha who has passed away recently was the former Governor of which state?
(1) Haryana
(2) Bihar
(3) Goa
(4) Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (3) Goa
Explanations:
Former Governor of Goa and veteran BJP leader Mridula Sinha has passed away. She was 77. Mridula
Sinha was the first woman Governor of Goa.
Goa:
Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Fruit: Cashew
Capital: Panaji

Q.15) Asif Basra who passed away was related to which profession?
(1) Actor
(2) Politician
(3) Musician
(4) Author
Correct Answer - (1) Actor
Explanations:
Bollywood actor Asif Basra allegedly died by suicide at a private guest house in McLeod Ganj, Himachal
Pradesh. He was 53.
Asif Basra:
Indian actor
Born: 27 July 1967, Amravati
Died: 12 November 2020, Dharamshala
Education: University of Mumbai
TV shows: Paatal Lok, Hostages, Who

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