GS Team published here 18 September 2020 Current Affairs Quiz. These will be helpful for the upcoming SSC, UPSC, Bank, Railway, Clerk, PO exams. These current affairs make daily analysis and realted india, World, Technology, and all govt news. If you have a question about ‘, please reach out to us through a comment.
GK Quiz on 18th September 2020 for Every Competitive Exams
Question 1. In the Human Capital Index released by the World Bank, which place has India got among 174 countries?
- 106th place
- 112th place
- 116th place
- 135th place
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: 116th place – India has been ranked 116 out of 174 countries in the Human Capital Index released by the World Bank. This index has been decided on the education and health status of 174 countries. According to the Human Capital Index released by the World Bank, India’s score this year is 0.49. Whereas in the year 2018, this score was 0.44.[/su_spoiler]
Question 2. Who has recently passed the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020?
- Rajya Sabha
- Lok
- Policy Commission
- Planning Commission
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Lok Sabha – Recently the Lok Sabha has passed the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 under which the co-operative banks are referred to the Reserve Bank of India. (RBI) has been proposed to be brought under supervision. Nirmala Sitharaman has said that this bill has been passed to improve the governance of cooperative banks and to protect depositors’ money.[/su_spoiler]
Question 3. Which Canadian university scientists have discovered the Ab8 molecule that completely eradicates the corona?
- British Columbia University
- Oxford University
- University of California
- Maestri University
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Columbia University – Scientists at the British Columbia University of Canada have discovered the Ab8 molecule that completely eliminates the corona. Which is 10 times smaller than normal antibodies. This drug does not allow the corona to attach to the human cell nor has it seen any side effects so far.[/su_spoiler]
Question 4. In which of the following states, a unique heritage museum will be built inside the land at a cost of Rs 200 crore?
- Kerala
- Punjab
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Gujarat – A unique heritage museum will be built underground at Vadnagar in Gujarat at a cost of Rs 200 crore. Also, a music academy and a unique school of yoga will be built here in memory of the 16th century dancers Tana-Reiri. Vadnagar will also be made the first lake city of Gujarat like Udaipur.[/su_spoiler]
Question 5. Which company has been awarded the contract to build a new Parliament building to be built at a cost of Rs 865 crore?
- Tata
- Reliance Industrial
- Adani Group
- HDFC Group
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Tata – The contract for the construction of a new Parliament building to be built at a cost of Rs 865 crores has been awarded to the Tata company. Construction of this building can be completed in 21 months. This building will be constructed on plot number 118 of Parliament House State. New buildings with more members capacity will be built between Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate for both houses of parliament.[/su_spoiler]
Question 6. Recently, who has passed the Ayurveda Teaching and Research Institute Bill-2020 by voice vote?
- Lok
- Rajya Sabha
- Policy Commission
- Ministry of Education
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Rajya Sabha – Recently Rajya Sabha has passed the Ayurveda Institute of Teaching and Research Bill-2020 by voice vote. After the passage of this Ayurveda Teaching and Research Institute Bill-2020, Jamnagar-based Institute of Post Graduate Teaching and Research, Gulabkunarba Ayurveda College and Institute of Ayurveda Pharmaceutical Sciences have been given the status of an institute of national importance. [/su_spoiler]
Question 7. Scientists of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have invented a new model for detecting stars of ______?
- Saturn
- Mercury Planet
- Venus
- Black Hole
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Black Hole – Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have recently discovered a new model for detecting stars from black holes . From this model, the properties of black hole mass and rotation can be ascertained about penetrating stars.[/su_spoiler]
Question 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to inaugurate Kosi Rail Mahasetu in which state on 18 September 2020?
- Kerala
- Bihar
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Bihar – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kosi Rail Mahasetu in the state of Bihar on 18 September 2020 while dedicating it to the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also inaugurate 12 railway projects related to passenger amenities for the benefit of Bihar. Rail Mahasetu was laid by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the Kosi river between Saraigad-Nirmali.[/su_spoiler]
Question 9. Which day is celebrated all over the world on 18 September?
- World Water Monitoring Day
- World Environment Monitoring Day
- World Digital Day
- World Cooperation Day
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: World Water Monitoring Day – World Water Monitoring Day is celebrated across the world on 18 September. World Water Monitoring Day was established by the Clean Water Foundation of America (ACWF) in 2003 as a global educational outreach program.[/su_spoiler]
Question 10. Which of the following countries has opened the world’s largest chocolate museum?
- UK
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Canada
[su_spoiler title = “Show Answer” style = “fancy”] Answer: Switzerland – The world’s largest chocolate museum has been opened in Switzerland. There is also a 30 feet high chocolate fountain in ‘Lint Home of Chocolate’ prepared in 7 years. Everything from the door to the inside of this museum is made of chocolate. The museum is spread over an area of 65,000 square feet. Anyway, many people call Zurich the chocolate capital of the world. It also has the world’s largest lint chocolate shop.[/su_spoiler]
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