20April MCQ : Current Affairs Quiz 20April 2023
In this article, we will discuss all the important Current Affairs MCQs of 20 April with full explanations. Where we will discuss the daily current affairs quiz’s questions and answers. So read all the important 20 April MCQs carefully.
Current Affairs Quiz / 20 April MCQ Current Affairs
20 April Current Affairs MCQ – Questions
1. Who has been named the Wisden T20 player of 2022?
(a) Harmanpreet Kaur
(b) Umesh Yadav
(c) Rohit Sharma
(d) Virat Kohli
2. Who has been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023?
(a) Utsa Patnaik
(b) Amartya Sen
(c) Arundhati Roy
(d) P. Sainath
3. Who has been appointed as the CEO & MD of Tata Electronics?
(a) Rajesh Gopinathan
(b) Randhir Thakur
(c) Natarajan Chandrasekaran
(d) Noel Naval Tata
4. What is a Mangrove Pitta bird?
(a) A type of bird found in the Himalayan region of India
(b) A bird species that live in deserts
(c) A bird species that live in mangrove forests
(d) A bird species that live in grasslands
5. When is World Liver Day observed globally?
(a) 18 April
(b) 19 April
(c) 20 April
(d) 21 April
6. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Tribal Affairs Minister for the development of marketing and logistics in the Northeast region?
(a) Marketing, Logistics Development for PTP-NER
(b) Tribal Development for PTP-NER
(c) Logistics Enhancement for PTP-NER
(d) Marketing Development for Northeast Tribals
7. What does PTP-NER stand for?
(a) Project Tiger Protection-Northeast Region
(b) Promotion of Tribal Products-Northeast Region
(c) Protection of Traditional Practices-Northeast Region
(d) Preservation of Tribal Culture-Northeast Region
8. What is the name of the scheme launched by the government to bring marginalized rural women into the SHGs network?
(a) Sangathan se Suraksha
(b) Sangathan se Samriddhi
(c) Sangathan se Swavlamban
(d) Sangathan se Sahayog
9. What is the YUVA Portal launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh?
(a) A portal for online education
(b) A portal for youth development
(c) A portal for job recruitment
(d) A portal for healthcare services
10. Who is the author of the book ‘Sachin@50’- Celebrating A Maestro?
(a) Boria Majumdar
(b) Sachin Tendulkar
(c) Rahul Dravid
(d) Virat Kohli
11. Which fruit from Tamil Nadu has been granted the GI tag?
(a) Mango
(b) Grapes
(c) Pineapple
(d) Watermelon
12. What are the same-sex marriage pleas?
(a) Pleas for legal recognition of same-sex marriages
(b) Pleas for criminalizing same-sex relationships
(c) Pleas for legalizing polygamy
(d) Pleas for banning all forms of marriage
13. What is Namami Gange?
(a) A religious festival celebrated in India
(b) A government initiative to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga river
(c) A program to promote the use of renewable energy sources in India
(d) A social welfare scheme for women and children in India
14. What is the Federal Cross of Merit?
(a) Germany’s highest civilian award
(b) Germany’s highest military award
(c) Germany’s highest academic award
(d) Germany’s highest cultural award
15. Which city will host the India-Russia Business Dialogue 2023?
(a) Moscow
(b) New Delhi
(c) Saint Petersburg
(d) Mumbai
20 April MCQs – Answers
1. (a)
Harmanpreet Kaur has been named the Wisden T20I player of 2022. She is the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team.
2. (a)
Utsa Patnaik, an eminent economist, and social scientist have been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023.
3. (b)
Randhir Thakur has been appointed as the CEO & MD of Tata Electronics.
4. (c)
Mangrove Pitta is a bird species that live in mangrove forests, which are coastal forests consisting of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs.
5. (b)
World Liver Day is observed globally on 19 April every year to raise awareness about liver-related diseases and promote liver health.
6. (a)
The Tribal Affairs Minister has launched the ‘Marketing, Logistics Development for PTP-NER’ scheme for the development of marketing and logistics in the Northeast region.
7. (b)
PTP-NER stands for ‘Promotion of Tribal Products-Northeast Region’. It is a scheme launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote the development and marketing of tribal products in the Northeast region.
8. (b)
The government has launched the ‘Sangathan se Samriddhi’ scheme to bring marginalized rural women into the SHG network.
9. (b)
The YUVA (Young, Upcoming, and Versatile Achievers) Portal has been launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh as a platform for youth development. It aims to empower young people by providing them with opportunities for skill development, entrepreneurship, and career guidance. The portal will also provide information on various government schemes and programs for the youth.
10. (a)
Boria Majumdar is the author of the book ‘Sachin@50’- Celebrating A Maestro, which is a tribute to the legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
11. (b)
Cumbum grapes from Tamil Nadu have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This means that the grapes grown in the Cumbum Valley of Tamil Nadu will be recognized as a product of the region and protected from unauthorized use.
12. (a)
The same-sex marriage pleas are pleas for legal recognition of same-sex marriages. They seek to recognize the right of individuals of the same sex to marry and enjoy the same legal rights and benefits as opposite-sex couples.
13. (b)
Namami Gange is a government initiative to clean and rejuvenate the Ganga River, which is considered sacred by Hindus and is one of the most polluted rivers in the world.
14. (a)
The Federal Cross of Merit is Germany’s highest civilian award, which is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the country.
15. (b)
The India-Russia Business Dialogue 2023 is scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
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