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Current Affairs – 20 February 2021 Questions and Answers

Daily Current Affairs Quiz on 20th February 2021 for Competitive Exams

GS Team published here 20 February 2021 Current Affairs Quiz. These will be helpful for the upcoming SSC, UPSC, Bank, Railway, Clerk, PO exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and related India, World, Technology, and all govt news. If you have a question, please reach out to us through comments.

20th February – GK Quiz for SSC and Bank Exams

India has joined the “Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt 2021” naval exercise in which of the following ocean?

  • Pacific Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Arabian Sea
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Answer: Indian Ocean - India has been involved in the two-day naval exercise of Iran and Russia in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. The practice is named "Iran-Russia Maritime Safety Belt 2021". In this exercise, forces and ships of the Iranian Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - Naval Divisions of IRGC have participated in this drill.

Which of the following group has entered into an agreement to buy a 68 percent stake in BigBasket?

  • Tata Group
  • Reliance Group
  • HDFC Group
  • Mahindra Group
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Answer: Tata Group - Tata Group recently launched 68 percent in BigBasket with the objective of expanding into the fast-growing e-business segment in India. Have entered into an agreement to buy a stake. The deal was done for about Rs 9,500 crore. BigBasket currently operates in 25 cities in India. Its brand ambassador is actor Shahrukh Khan.

Who has recently been named as the Director-General of International Solar Alliance by India?

  • Sanjeet Kumar
  • Ajay Mathur
  • Sandeep Singhania
  • Sudeep Shekhawat
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Answer: Ajay Mathur - India is currently the Director-General of International Solar Alliance to Ajay Mathur, the head of "The Energy and Research Institute" based in New Delhi. He has been named Upendra Tripathi who has been working as Director-General since the year 2017. Ajay Mathur will have a term of 4 years.

The spacecraft of the US space agency NASA has successfully landed on the Jjero crater of which planet at 2.25 pm?

  • Mercury Planet
  • Venus
  • Saturn
  • Mars
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Answer: Mars - American Space Agency NASA's spacecraft Perseverance Rover Mughal planet at 2.25 pm according to recent Indian time Landed successfully on JJero Crater. With this, America has become the first country in the world to send the highest rover on Mars. This spacecraft reached Mars 7 months after takeoff from Earth.

The Union Cabinet has recently approved amendments to which act aimed at strengthening child protection?

  • Child Justice Act, 2015
  • Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
  • Education Justice Act, 2015
  • Science Justice Act, 2015
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Answer: Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 - Union Cabinet recently strengthened child protection to ensure the best interest of children The amendment to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 has been approved for the purpose of implementing the measures. Amendments to this Act include authorizing the District Magistrate, including additional District Magistrates.

Researchers have found the world’s oldest animal fossil in Bhimbetka in which state?

  • Gujarat
  • Maharashtra
  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Punjab
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Answer: Madhya Pradesh - Recently UNESCO's protected area Bhimbetka, about 40 km from Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh, has recently got researchers from the world The oldest animal has got fossils. According to the researchers, the fossil of the animal found on the roof of the auditorium cave is about 57 million years old.

Which day is celebrated worldwide on 20 February?

  • World Women’s Day
  • World Science Day
  • World Mother’s Day
  • World Social Justice Day
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Answer: World Social Justice Day - World Day of Social Justice is celebrated on 20 February worldwide. The day is celebrated to promote efforts to tackle various social issues, such as boycotts, unemployment, and poverty.

Who has become the most expensive uncapped foreign player in IPL history in the 14th season of IPL?

  • Corey Andeson
  • Rylee Meredith
  • James Hopes
  • Daily Homes
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Answer: Riley Meredith - Australia's young fast bowler Riley Meredith has become the most expensive uncapped foreign player in IPL history in the 14th season of IPL. He has been bought by Punjab Kings for 8 crores. Also, Royal Challenger Bangalore has set a record for buying the most players for 14+ crores rupees.

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