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Current Affairs Questions :
1.Who is the present chairman of DRDO?
a) Satheesh Reddy
b) Satish Kumar
c) K D Nayak
d) Prabhakar
Answer – a) Satheesh Reddy
2.Where is the HQ of UNICEF located?
a) Washington DC, US
b) New Delhi, India
c) New York, US
d) Tokyo, Japan
Answer – c) New York, US
3.Where is the HQ of World Bank located?
a) Pune, India
b) Beijing, China
c) Paris, France
d) Washington DC, Us
Answer-d) Washington DC, US
4.In collaboration with which world organisation Odisha government has launched the “Mo Prativa” (My Talent) programme to engage kids during lockdown?
a) World Health Organization
b) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
c) The United Nations Children’s Fund
d) United Nations Development Programme
Answer-c) The United Nations Children’s Fund
Explanation:
The Odisha state government in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), has launched a creative skill competition programme called “Mo Prativa” (My talent) to keep children engaged in some creative work during 21-days lockdown due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
5.Name the organisation which has adopted the resolution ‘Global solidarity to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)’.
a) WHO
b) UNGA
c) G20
d) G7
Answer-b) UNGA
Explanation:
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopts a resolution– ‘Global solidarity to fight the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)’, co-sponsored by 188 nations including India. It is the 1st resolution adopted by world organisation on the global pandemic.
The objective of the resolution isto intensify international cooperation to mitigate & defeat the pandemic which includes exchange of information, scientific knowledge & best practices in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization(WHO).
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6. Under which health insurance product IRDAI has made coverage of hospitalization treatment costs of COVID-19 mandatory?
a) Arogya Sanjeevani
b) General Health
c) United Health
d) Universal Health
Answer-a) Arogya Sanjeevani
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has made the coverage of hospitalization treatment costs of COVID-19 mandatory under standard health insurance product “Arogya Sanjeevani”. Apart from this, Indemnity based health insurance products offered by all general and health insurance companies will also cover the costs of hospitalization treatment because of covid-19.
7. As per Asian Development Outlook (ADO) by Asian Development Bank (ADB), what is India’s growth for FY 21?
a) 5%
b) 4%
c) 4.5%
d) 3%
Answer-b) 4%
Explanation:
Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 has forecasted a slowdown in Indian economic growth to 4% for the FY21 and for FY22 it has forecasted 6.2% economic growth.
8. The Government has extended the tenure of NCLT acting president for 3 months. Name person who is current NCLT acting president (with effect from April 5, 2020).
a) Acharya Dev Bhat
b) AB Pandey
c) Mahesh Kumar
d) BSV Prakash Kumar
Answer-d) BSV Prakash Kumar
Explanation:
The government extended the tenure of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) acting President B.S.V. Prakash Kumar for another 3 months (with effect from April 5, 2020) or till the joining of new President, whichever is earlier.
9. CCI has approved the acquisition of 18.951 % equity stake in which insurance company by Trishikhar Ventures LLP (under the green channel route).
a) Star Health and Allied insurance Company
b) Apollo Munich Health Insurance Company
c) Future Generali India Insurance Company
d) Religare Health Insurance Company
Answer-d) Religare Health Insurance Company
Explanation:
Religare Health Insurance Competition Commission of India (CCI), a non-departmental public body responsible for investigating mergers, has approved the acquisition of 18.951 % equity stake in Religare Health Insurance Company Limited (RHICL) by Trishikhar Ventures LLP under the green channel route.
10.Which Indian institute has developed the prototype for indigenous ventilator under project Praana?
a) IIT Kanpur
b) IIT Delhi
c) IISc Bengaluru
d) AIIMS Delhi
Answer-c) IISc Bengaluru
Explanation:
The scientists and students of the Bengaluru Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a prototype of an indigenous ventilator under project Praana, to help patients with lung damage due to COVID-19 infection.
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11. Name the organisation which developed a bio suit with self-sealing seam to keep health professionals fighting covid-19.
a) Indian Space Research Organisation
b) Physical Research Laboratory
c) Defence Research and Development Organisation
d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer-c) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a bio suit with self-sealing seam to keep the medical, paramedical and other personnel engaged in combating COVID-19, safe from the deadly virus. This Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has been prepared with the help of textile, coating and nanotechnology. The suit has cleared the testing for protection against synthetic blood which follows the criteria defined for body suits by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
12. Name the app which was tested by the Government to locate Quarantine violators.
a) Coronacare
b) CoronaKavach
c) Geo-fencing
d) Safe
Answer-c) Geo-fencing
Explanation: The government has tested an application named, Geo-fencing app to trigger emails and SMS alerts to an authorised government agency, if a person has jumped quarantine or has escaped from isolation, based on the person’s mobile phone’s cell tower location.The Centre under the Indian Telegraph Act 1885 uses powers to “fetch information” from telecom companies every 15 minutes to track COVID-19 quarantine violators across the country & is accurate by up to 300 m.
13. Name the country which host the 3rd edition of Asian youth games in 2021.
a) Japan
b) India
c) Thailand
d) China
Answer-d) China
Explanation: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has announced the 3rd edition of Asian Youth Games, which will be hosted in Shantou in China from November 20 to 28, 2021.
14. Adam Lyons Schlesinger who passed away recently is __.
a) Social worker
b) Human rights activist
c) Actor
d) Musician
Answer-d) Musician
Explanation: American singer-songwriter, record producer and bassist, Adam Lyons Schlesinger was passed away at the age of 52 due to Covid-19 in Poughkeepsie, New York, US (United States).He was born on October 31, 1967 in New York City, US. He has won Grammy awards for 3 times.
15. Gita Ramjee who is in news in April 2020 is _.
a) Graphic Designer
b) Environmentalist
c) Physician
d) Virologist
Answer-d) Virologist
Explanation: Gita Ramjee, World-renowned virologist passed awayin Johannesburg, South Africa, due to Covid-19. She was the stellar vaccine scientist and an HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) prevention research leader.In 2018, She was presented with the Outstanding Female Scientist Award in Lisbon by the European Development Clinical Trials Partnerships (EDCTP) for her lifetime contribution in finding new HIV prevention methods.
16. The ‘Psycho-Social Impact of Corona Pandemic and the Ways to Cope’ was launched by which national body?
a) WHO
b) DRDO
c) NBT
d) RAW
Answer-c) National Book Trust (NBT)
17.Who is the present Governor of Kerala?
a) Arif Mohammad Khan
b) R.L.Bhatia
c) R.S.Gavai
d) Nikhil Kumar
Answer – a) Arif Mohammad Khan
18. Where is the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) located?
a) New Delhi
b) Pune
c) Mumbai
d) Bengaluru
Answer-d) Bengaluru
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19. Which State Government has launched a mobile app PRAGYAAM to issue e-passes to everyone associated with the delivery of essential services during the national lockdown to combat COVID-19?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Kerala
c) Assam
d) Jharkhand
Answer – d) Jharkhand
20. Which bank has announced the launch of banking service on Whatsapp?
a) HDFC bank
b) ICICI bank
c) SBI
d) Axis bank
Answer – b) ICICI Bank
21. IAG (Insurance Australia General) has sold its entire ———— stake in SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. For USD 310 million (about Rs. 2,325).
a) 74%
b) 49%
c) 26%
d) 51%
Answer – c) 26%
22. Navin Chikara is related to which sports?
a) Discus Throw
b) Shot Put
c) Javelin Throw
d) Rowing
Answer – b) Shot Put
23. Which state has set up “Team-11” to fight the coronavirus spread?
a) Odisha
b) West Bengal
c) Karnataka
d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer – d) Uttar Pradesh
24. The NCC has offered volunteer cadets to assist civilian authorities to fight against covid-19 under ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. Where is the HQ of NCC located?
a) Hyderabad
b) Bengaluru
c) Chennai
d) New Delhi
Answer-d) New Delhi
Explanation: National Cadet Corps (NCC – Under Ministry of Defence) has offered its volunteer cadets to assist the civilian authorities to fight COVID-19 under ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. Only senior division above 18yrs can be part of the initiative and will be employed in small cohesive groups of 8 to 20 under the supervision of Permanent Instructor Staff or/and an Associate NCC Officeractivities.The HQ of NCC located at New Delhi.
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25. With which company Kerala based SCTIMST collaborated to make portable lightweight emergency ventilator system?
a) Wipro 3D
b) TCS
c) CTS
d) Infosys
Answer – a) Wipro 3D
Explanation: Kerala’s Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), an institute of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has partnered with ‘Wipro 3D’ to build a portable and lightweight emergency ventilator system based on Artificial Manual Breathing Unit (AMBU).
26. The Union Agriculture ministry has launched 3 features in e-NAM platform to enable farmers to sell their harvested product directly from warehouse. Who is the Present Minister for Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare?
a) Arjun Munda
b) Harsimrat Kaur Badal
c) Harsh Vardhan
d) Narendra Singh Tomar
Answer-d) Narendra Singh Tomar
Explanation: The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar has launched three new features of National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Platform to enable farmers to sell their harvested produce directly from warehouse which will prevent crowding in mandis amid COVID-19 outbreak. The 3 features are as follows Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (e-NWRs) module, Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) trading module, Logistic Module.
27. Who released the COVID- 19 National Preparedness Survey 2020 conducted in 410 districts?
a) Jitendra Singh
b) Nitin Gadkari
c) Prahlad Singh Patel
d) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Answer-a) Jitendra Singh
Explanation: Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions released the COVID- 19 National Preparedness Survey 2020 (conducted in 410 districts). The objective of the survey is to develop a comparative analysis of COVID- 19 preparedness across States.The reports of the survey are available https://darpg.gov.in
28. What is the name of Air Vice Marshal (retd) who has passed away recently?
a) Shashi Tharoor
b) Chandan Singh Rathore
c) Nand Kishore
d) Acharya
Answer – b) Chandan Singh Rathore
29. Which coronavirus risk-tracking application has been launched by the Government of India?
a) Yodhavu
b) SSA
c) Madhu
d) Corona Kavach
Answer – d) Corona Kavach
30. A ‘Modi Kitchen’ with a capacity to serve 500 meals every day has started functioning in which city?
a) Maharajganj
b) Gorakhpur
c) Bhavnagar
d) Kovai
Answer – d) Kovai
31. Who has been honoured with IIFTC Tourism Impact Award 2020 for her outstanding contribution to world tourism?
a) Manoj Das
b) Zoya Akhtar
c) Sanjana Kapoor
d) Jadav Payeng
Answer – b) Zoya Akhtar
32. Which small finance bank has rolled out a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) QR-based loan installment payment facility along with NPCI for its customers?
a) Jana
b) Ujjivan
c) Utkarsh
d) Suryoday
Answer – a) Jana