Current Affairs Quiz: 30 December 2020

30 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  first nuclear reactor on the Moon, Five Eyes alliance and Tamil Nadu's 38th District among others. 

1. India has extended suspension on flights from the United Kingdom till when?

a) January 5th

b) January 6th

c) January 7th

d) January 8th

2. The Union Government has declared which state as a disturbed area for six more months?

a) Manipur

b) Mizoram

c) Arunachal Pradesh

d) Nagaland

3. The cabinet has approved an MoU between India and which nation for the peaceful use of outer space?

a) Bhutan

b) Bangladesh

c) Myanmar

d) Sri Lanka

4. A new Indian Mission will not be opened in which among the following countries in 2021?

a) Estonia

b) Paraguay

c) Dominican Republic

d) Uganda 

5. Which nation plans to have the first nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2026?

a) Russia

b) China

c) US

d) Iran 

6. Which nation is expected to join the Five Eyes alliance?

a) India

b) Japan

c) Russia

d) France

7. Which state government has announced a Solar Power Policy 2021?

a) Gujarat

b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Telangana

8. Which place has been announced as Tamil Nadu's 38th District?

a) Tirupattur

b) Mayiladuthurai 

c) Ranipet 

d) Kallakurichu

Answers

1. (c) January 7th

The Indian government has extended the suspension of scheduled commercial international flights to and from India till 11:59pm on January 31, 2021. The restrictions will not apply on special flights and international air cargo operations. 

2. (d) Nagaland

The Union Home Ministry on December 30, 2020 declared the entire Nagaland as a 'disturbed area' for six more months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. 

3. (a) Bhutan

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30, 2020 approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bhutan to enhance cooperation for the peaceful use of outer space.

4. (d) Uganda 

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the opening of new Indian Missions in three nations including Estonia, Paraguay and the Dominican Republic in 2021.

5. (c) US

The United States plans to have the first nuclear reactor on the moon by the end of the year 2026. The plan got a push from the latest directive issued by outgoing US President Donald Trump, who issued the ‘National Strategy for the Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion’.

6. (b) Japan

Japan has reportedly provided key intelligence inputs to the United States and the United Kingdom regarding the Chinese clampdown on the Uyghurs. This comes amid calls within the Japanese government to join the Five Eyes Alliance or Network to restrict China's actions against Uyghurs.

7. (a) Gujarat

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on December 29, 2020, announced the Solar Power Policy, 2021 for the next five years. The policy aims at reducing the power costs of the industrial units by almost 50 percent. 

8. (b) Mayiladuthurai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami inaugurated Mayiladuthurai as the 38th district of Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2020. The newly formed district has been carved out of Nagapattinam district.