ENGLISH QUIZ 03.10.2020

1.What is the theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2020 observed every year on 1st October?

A. Pandemic: Do the changes how we address as and aging?

B. Take a stand Against Ageism

C. Rights of Older Persons

D. Leaving No One Behind: Promoting a Society for All

2.Which bank has launched a green initiative named “IB-eNote” to enable a total paperless working environment?

A. ICICI Bank

B. Indian Bank

C. IndusInd Bank

D. Axis Bank

3.Who has been appointed as the new president of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and Chairman of the FTII governing council?

A. Paresh Rawal

B. Anupam Kher

C. Shekhar kapoor

D. Pankaj Kapoor

4.Which bank is embarking on a Sanitation Literacy Campaign (SLC) to promote literacy on ‘WASH’ (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in 2,000 villages across the country?

A. SIDBI

B. RBI

C. SBI

D. NABARD

5.Renowned personality Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah passed away recently, he was Emir of which country?

A. Kuwait

B. UAE

C. Oman

D. Saudi Arab

6.Which Railway zone has launched the project, “Operation my Saheli” to enhance the security of women passengers in the train throughout the entire journey from the originating point to their destinations?

A. Northern Railway

B. South Eastern Railway (SER)

C. North Western Railway

D. Eastern Railway

ANSWERS:-

Answer: 1)A

Explanation

International Day of Older Persons is observed globally on 1st October every year.The year 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons. 2020 theme: Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?On this day, the interests of the elderly are contemplated and senior citizens are honored for their valuable contributions. Institutions that provide services to older people are also honored. Its day also serves to spread awareness on issues affecting the elderly.

The objectives of UNIDOP 2020 are to:

  • Inform participants about the strategic objectives for the Decade of Healthy Ageing.
  • Raise awareness of the special health needs of older persons and of their contributions to their own health and to the functioning of the societies in which they live.
  • Increase awareness and appreciation of the role of the health care workforce in maintaining and improving the health of older persons, with special attention to the nursing profession.
  • Present proposals for reducing the health disparities between older persons in the developed and developing countries, so as to “Leave no one behind”.
  • Increase understanding of the impact of COVID-19 on older persons and its impact on health care policy, planning, and attitudes.

Answer: 2)B

Explanation

Indian Bank has unveiled its “IB-eNote” to enable a total paperless working environment. The IB-eNote facility is likely to considerably improve Turnaround Time, save paper, printing and other administrative expenses.

About “IB-eNote”:

  • The IB-eNote facility is likely to considerably improve Turnaround Time, save the cost of paper, printing and other administrative expenses.
  • Microsoft is a leading technology company that has pioneered many industry-firsts.
  • IB-eNote is one of the Bank’s many initiatives to promote digital transformation and to address new gen customers to serve them.
  • The bank with this initiative is taking another step to achieve greater efficiency by continuously empowering its biggest asset(human resources/ staff members).

Indian bank

  • Indian bank MD & CEO: Padmaja Chunduru.
  • Indian bank Headquarters: Chennai, TamilNadu.

Answer: 3)C

Explanation

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting appointed eminent filmmaker Shekhar Kapur as the new president of the Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and Chairman of the FTII governing council. It runs the country’s most prestigious film school in Pune. He is well known for movies ‘Mr India’ to ‘Bandit Queen’ based on the incidents in the life of Phoolan Devi and an acclaimed biopic on Queen Elizabeth. He will hold the post till March 3, 2023. The management of the film institute is divided into four parts – the Film Society, the Governing Council, the Academic Council and the Standing Finance Committee. Shekhar will head all these organs.

Answer: 4)D

Explanation

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development is embarking on a Sanitation Literacy Campaign (SLC) to promote literacy on ‘WASH’ (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in 2,000 villages across the country covering one lakh rural population. The objective of the campaign is to focus on inculcating significant behavioural changes towards adapting good hygiene and sanitation practices. The campaign will start from October 2 and would continue till January 26, 2021.

Answer: 5)A

Explanation

Kuwait’s ruling Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah passed away in a hospital in the United States. He became Kuwait’s Emir in January 2006 after the death of Sheikh Jaber al-Sabah. He was dubbed the “dean of Arab diplomacy” for his efforts to restore relations with states that backed Iraq during the 1990-1991 Gulf War when Kuwait was invaded by Iraqi forces.

Answer: 6)B

Explanation

The South Eastern Railways (SER) has launched the project, ‘Operation my Saheli’ to enhance the security of women passengers in the train. ”Operation my Saheli” is executed under the Framework of “Nirbhaya Fund” and no additional expenditure is provided by the Head of Railways. Earlier, three trains (Howrah-Yesvantpur Duronto Special, Howrah- Ahmedabad Special and Howrah-Mumbai Special) have introduced on a pilot basis.

About Operation my Saheli:

  • Since 18th September 2020, The pilot version of the project “Operation my Saheli” has been introduced in 3 trains: Howrah-Yesvantpur Duronto Special, Howrah- Ahmedabad Special and Howrah-Mumbai Special.
  • ”Operation my Saheli” is executed under the Framework of “Nirbhaya Fund” and no additional expenditure is provided by the Head of Railways.

Features of Operation my Saheli:

  • Team of Women Sub Inspectors briefed the women passengers on the safety precautions and provided emergency contact numbers.
  • The team will collect the information such as seat number and contact information of the women passengers and will remain in contact throughout the journey.
  • The collected information will be passed to the stations at the destination and scheduled stoppage stations.

South Eastern Railway General

  • South Eastern Railway General Manager: Sanjay Kumar Mohanty.
  • South Eastern Railway Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal.

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