Current Affairs Quiz: 3 December 2020

3 December 2020: The Current Affairs Quizzes section of Jagranjosh aims to help every competitive exam aspirant to revise the day at ease. The day’s updated quizzes cover topics such as the Duare Sarkar programme, new compulsory CCTVs rule and online gaming ban among others. 

1.Which court has directed the installation of compulsory CCTVs cameras at all police stations and offices of central investigating agencies?
a)Delhi HC
b)Madras HC
c)Allahabad HC
d)Supreme Court

2.Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, the owner of which iconic spice brand passed away on December 3, 2020?
a)Everest 
b)MDH
c)MTR 
d)Catch 

3.Which state’s cabinet has approved a proposal to rename all residential colonies having caste-based names?
a)Karnataka
b)Uttar Pradesh
c)Maharashtra
d)Bihar

4.Which state has launched "Duare Sarkar" programme for doorstep delivery of government schemes?
a)Assam
b)West Bengal
c)Bihar 
d)Jharkhand

5.Which nation has signed an agreement with India for cooperation on intellectual property examination and protection for the next 10 years?
a)US
b)France
c)Russia
d)Germany 

6.Which state’s Legislative Assembly has passed a bill banning online gaming in the state?
a)Tamil Nadu
b)Andhra Pradesh
c)Telangana
d)Maharashtra

7.India held 7th Joint Commission Meeting on December 2, 2020 with which nation?
a)Tanzania
b)Georgia
c)Armenia
d)Suriname

8.When is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed?
a)December 1st 
b)December 2nd 
c)December 3rd 
d)December 4th 

Answers

1.(d) Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has directed the centre and state governments to compulsorily install CCTV cameras with night vision facility at all police stations and offices of central investigation agencies such as CBI, NIA, ED, NCB, SFIO and DRI to prevent custodial torture. 

2.(b) MDH
Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, owner of the iconic spice brand MDH (Mahashian Di Hatti) passed away on December 3, 2020 after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 98 years and was popularly known as the King of Spices. 

3.(c) Maharashtra
Maharashtra cabinet on December 2, 2020 approved a proposal seeking to rename all residential colonies having names based on caste. With this, all residential colonies with caste-based names such as Brahman-wada, Mahar-wada, Dhor-vasti, Bouddh-wada, Mali-galli and Mang-wada will be renamed to Samata Nagar, Bhim Nagar, Jyotinagar, Shahunagar and Kranti Nagar.

4.(b) West Bengal
The West Bengal government launched a massive outreach programme called "Duare Sarkar" programme on December 1, 2020 for doorstep delivery of government schemes. 

5.(a) US
India and the United States have signed an agreement to co-operate on intellectual property examination and protection for the next 10 years and strengthen the IP systems in both countries.

6.(b) Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the AP Gaming (Amendment) Bill 2020 through a voice vote on December 1, 2020, banning online gaming in the state.

7.(d) Suriname
The Ministry of External Affairs informed that the 7th India-Suriname Joint Commission Meeting was held virtually by both the nations on December 2, 2020. During the meet, both sides discussed the significance of the mechanism in reviewing bilateral ties, deepening political dialogue and exchanging views on multilateral and regional cooperation.

8.(c) December 3rd 
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3rd. The day is aimed at promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of the society.