Current Affairs (Feb 2020) Flashcards
Where does India rank as a producer of Crude Steel?
2nd (111.2 MT)
- after China
Which country was the first to ever win the ‘Green’ nation status in supporting breastfeeding women?
Sri Lanka
Who won the award for best Leading Actor in the 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)?
Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)
Who was the director of the film ‘1917’ which dominated the award winning list in 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards?
Sam Mendes
Best documentary in 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards
For Sama
Best animated film in 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards
Klaus
Best leading actress in 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards?
Renee Zellweger (Judy)
Best original score in 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards
Joker
What awards did 1917 win in the 2020 EE British Academy Film Awards?
- best film
- outstanding British film
- best director
- cinematography
- production design
- sound and special visual effects
Where is the grand slam Australian Open held annually?
Melbourne Park, Melbourne (Australia)
When did the Australian Open have the category “Women’s Singles” for the first time?
1922
Who won the Men’s Singles in the Australian Open 2020?
Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Who won the Women’s Singles in the Australian Open 2020?
Sofia Kenin (USA)
Who won the Men’s Doubles in the Australian Open 2020?
Rajeev Ram (United States of America) & Joe Salisbury (United Kingdom)
Who won the Mixed Doubles in the Australian Open 2020?
Barbora Krejcikova (Czech Republic) & Nikola Mektic (Croatia)
Who won the Women’s Doubles in the Australian Open 2020?
Timea Babos (Hungary) & Kristina Mladenovic (France)
Best Picture in the 92nd Oscar Awards 2020
Parasite
Best Actor in a Leading Role in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Joaquin Phoenix (Joker)
Best Actress in a Leading Role in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Renee Zellweger (Judy)
Best Sound Editing in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Ford v Ferrari
Best Original screenplay in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Bong Joon-ho
Best Supporting Actor in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood)
Best Original Song in the 2020 Oscar Awards
(I’m Gonna) Love Me
Again (Rocketman)
Best Supporting Actress in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Laura Dern (Marriage Story)
Best Animated Short Film in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Hair Love
Best Animated Feature Film in the 2020 Oscar Awards
Toy Story 4
Captain of the year award in Annual ESPNcricinfo Awards 2019
Eoin Morgan (England)
Debutant of the year in Annual ESPNcricinfo Awards 2019
Jofra Archer (England)
Women’s batting performance of the year in Annual ESPNcricinfo Awards 2019
Meg Lanning (Australia)
ODI batting performance of the year in Annual ESPNcricinfo Awards 2019
Ben Stokes (England)
ODI bowling performance of the year in Annual ESPNcricinfo Awards 2019
Matt Henry (New Zealand)
India ranked 40th out of 53 countries in which index?
Global Intellectual Property Index 2020
Who prepares the Global Intellectual Property Index?
Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the US Chambers of Commerce
Which country won the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2020?
Bangladesh
- first time in tournament history
Where was the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2020 held?
JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Where did India rank in the UN’s Sustainability Index 2020?
77th
Who commissions the Sustainability Index?
WHO, UNICEF & The Lancet medical journal
Where did India rank in the Flourishing Index 2020
131st
What does the Flourishing Index measure?
Best chance at survival and well-being for children
What does the Sustainability Index measure?
Per capita carbon emissions and the ability of children in a nation to live healthy lives
What was the theme of National Science Day 2020?
Women in Science
Sportsperson of the Year (Female) in ESPN India Awards 2019
PV Sindhu (Badminton)
Sportsperson of the Year (Male) in ESPN India Awards 2019
Saurabh Chaudhary (Pistol shooter)
Emerging Sportsperson of the Year in ESPN India Awards 2019
Deepak Punia (Freestyle wrestler)
Lifetime Achievement award in ESPN India Awards 2019
Balbir Singh Sr (Hockey)
Comeback of the Year in ESPN India Awards 2019
Koneru Humpy (Chess player)
2020 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
Lewis Hamilton and Lionel Messi
2020 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
Simone Biles
2020 Laureus World Team of the Year
South Africa Men’s Rugby Team
2020 Laureus Best Sporting Moment
Carried on the shoulders of a nation – Sachin Tendulkar
2020 Laureus World Comeback of the Year
Sophia Flörsch
2020 Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year
Chloe Kim
Where did India rank in the Hurun Global Rich List 2020?
3rd (137 billionaires)
Which billionaire topped the Hurun Global Rich List 2020?
Jeff Bezos (Amazon)
China topped with Hurun Global Rich List 2020 with how many billionaires in it?
799
First serving US President to visit Gujarat
Trump
The world’s largest cricket stadium
Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium / Motera Stadium
- Namaste Trump event was held here
Who hosted the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2020?
Ravi Dubey
Best Film in the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2020
Super 30
Best Actor in the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2020
Hrithik Roshan (Super 30)