International Current Affairs April 2020

1.  Who authored the book "The Death of Jesus"?

A
Ernest Hemingway
.

B
William Faulkner
.

C
John Maxwell Coetzee
.

D
Orhan Pamuk
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee, who authored the book "The Death of Jesus", completed
his Jesus trilogy (a group of 3 related novels) with the final book. The book explores the meaning
of a world empty of memory but brimming with questions.
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a plan signed between wich two countries?
2. joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a plan signed between wich two countries?
A
UAE and Iran
.

B
USA and India
.

C
USA and Iran
.

D
India and Iran
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
On March 30, 2020, the US renewed four nuclear restrictions imposed on Iran. The restrictions
were imposed to prevent Iran from building its nuclear programme. US and Iran signed Joint
Comprehensive Plan of Action that aimed at curbing nuclear programme of Iran in 2015.
3. Which state governments has announced major salary cuts due to coronavirus pandemic?
A
Telangana
.

B
Mahrashtra
.

C
Both A and B
.

D
Haryana
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
On March 31, 2020, the Maharashtra and Telangana State Governments announced major
 salary cuts. The Maharashtra Government had cut 60% of salary from the Chief Minister and
other members of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council and other representatives of the
local governing bodies.
4. The Indian Railways has modified how many coaches to accommodate 3.2 lakh people?
A
70,000
.

B
20,000
.

C
50,000
.

D
10,000
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Indian Railways until 31 March, 2020 has modified 20,000 coaches to accommodate 3.2
lakh people. It is still working with 5,000 more coaches to add 80,000 more beds.
5,
Comedian Ken Shimura, who died recently, belongs to which country?
A
Japan
.

B
China
.

C
North Korea
.

D
Indonesia
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Veteran Japanese comedian Ken Shimura dies at 70 from coronavirus.
6.
Pape Diouf, who passed away recently, belongs to which game?
A
Football
.

B
Cricket
.

C
Golf
.

D
Lawn Tennis
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
French football club Olympique de Marseille's former President Pape Diouf passed away at the age
of 68. He died due to complications from COVID-19 on 31 March. Diouf served as the President of
Ligue 1 club Marseille between 2005 and 2009. Prior to this, he worked as a journalist, covering the
exploits of Marseille's football team among other sports.
7. The 2021 World Athletics Championships which has been shifted to 2022 will took place in which
city?
A
Tokyo, Japan
.

B
Eugene, Oregon
.

C
Greece
.

D
India
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The 2021 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon has been shifted to 2022. The move is
to accommodate the re-arranged Tokyo Olympics which was postponed due to the Coronavirus
pandemic. The move was made by the World Athletics to support the Japanese organizers and the
International Olympic Committee (IOC).
8. Tour de France cycling race postponed from June 27 to which date?
A
August 29
.

B
August 21
.

C
May 29
.

D
May 21
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Tour de France cycling race postponed from June 27 to August 29.
9. World Haemophilia Day was observed on which date?
A
17 April
.

B
12 April
.

C
13 April
.

D
16 April
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April. The day aims to increase awareness of
haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other inherited bleeding disorders. The increased
awareness will increase better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without
treatment.
10. Which country halt his annual funding to WHO?
A
Spain
.

B
China
.

C
USA
.

D
Italy
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
President Donald Trump announces halt of USD 500 million annual US funding to WHO.
11. Who tops Forbes annual world's billionaires list with a net worth of $113 billion?
A
Warren Buffett
.

B
Jeff Bezos
.

C
Michael Bloomberg
.

D
Mark Zuckerberg
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos tops Forbes annual world's billionaires list with a net worth of
$113 billion.
12. Mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, laptops and stationary items will be allowed to be sold
through e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal from which date?
A
April 20
.

B
April 17
.

C
April 25
.

D
April 29
.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, laptops and stationary items will be allowed to be sold
through e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal from April 20.
13. Algerian author Abdelouahab Aissaoui wins $50,000 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF)
for which novel?
A
The Good Muslim
.

B
Girls of Riyadh
.

C
The Spartan Court
.

D
Persepolis
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Algerian author Abdelouahab Aissaoui wins $50,000 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) for
his novel "The Spartan Court"
14. World Chagas Disease Day is observed on which date every year?
A
11 April
.

B
14 April
.

C
12 April
.

D
13 April
.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Chagas Disease Day is observed on 14 April every year. The day aims to raise the visibility
and public awareness of people with Chagas Disease and the resources needed for the prevention,
control or elimination of the disease.
15. According to World bank 'South Asia Economic Focus' report COVID-19 will hit South Asia very
hard, likely to wipe out gains made in poverty alleviation. When was World Bank formed?
A
July 1943
.

B
July 1946
.

C
July 1944
.

D
July 1945
.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
COVID-19 to hit South Asia very hard, likely to wipe out gains made in poverty alleviation: WB said
in its 'South Asia Economic Focus' report.The World Bank was created at the 1944 Bretton Woods
Conference, along with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).