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Name the country which plans to launch its 1st satellite to monitor Arctic climate & environment named “Arktika-M” by December 2020.
  • a)
    China
  • b)
    Russia
  • c)
    Japan
  • d)
    India
  • e)
    United States
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Reddy answered
Russia will launch its 1st Arktika-M satellite by December 9, 2020 to monitor the Arctic climate and environment. It will be launched from Baikonur space center (Kazakhstan) using a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with a Fregat booster. This announcement was made by General Director of Lavochkin aerospace company of Russia,Vladimir Kolmykov on May 04, 2020. The 2nd Arktika-M satellite is still under development and will be launched in 2023.

The task force on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), projects total infrastructure investment of Rs 111 lakh crore during a 5-year span of FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25. Name the person who heads the task force.
  • a)
    Arun Goel
  • b)
    Rajiv Kumar
  • c)
    Atanu Chakraborty
  • d)
    Ajay Kumar
  • e)
    Subash Chandra
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The task force on National Infra Pipeline (NIP) chaired by economic affairs secretary Atanu Chakraborty submitted its Final Report on NIP for FY 2019-25 to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, projecting total infrastructure investment of Rs 111 lakh crore during a 5-year span of FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25.

RBI has cancelled the license of 105yr old CKP Co-operative Bank Ltd under Section 5 (b) read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Bank is located in which city?
  • a)
    Thiruvananthapuram
  • b)
    Chennai
  • c)
    Mumbai
  • d)
    Bengaluru
  • e)
    Kolkata
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
  • CKP Bank has its head office at Matunga, Mumbai and has eight branches spread across Mumbai and Thane districts.
  • The C.K.P. Co-op Bank is presently catering to the needs of society through a close network spread all over the cities of Thane and Mumbai.

Name the Bank which has launched ‘Vikas Abhaya’ scheme to provide relief to MSME borrowers.
  • a)
    Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
  • b)
    Jharkhand Gramin Bank
  • c)
    Kerala Gramin Bank
  • d)
    Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
  • e)
    Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
  • Karnataka Vikas Grameen Bank (KVGB), a regional rural bank headquartered in Dharwad, has launched a loan scheme to provide some relief to borrowers whose business activities are disrupted on account of the Covid-19 pandemic.
     
  • Launching the loan scheme ‘Vikas Abhaya’ in Dharwad, P Gopi Krishna, Chairman of KVGB, said this loan scheme will be an additional credit facility to the eligible existing micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) borrowers. This scheme will help them tide over the current crisis and ensure continuity of viable business activity.
     
  • The loan will be for the existing MSME customers who have been regular as on February 29. A maximum loan of up to ₹1 lakh will be provided and no collateral security will be insisted upon. The loan is repayable within 36 months, he said.

World Hand Hygiene day was observed annually on May 5. What is the theme for the day for the year 2020?
  • a)
    “Clean Hands – a recipe for health,”
  • b)
    “Clean care for all – it's in your hands”
  • c)
    “SAVE LIVES: Clean your hands”
  • d)
    “Our Hands, Our Future!”
  • e)
    “Make handwashing a habit!”
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on May 5 globally. The day is organized by the World Health Organization (WHO). The main aim of the day is to make people across the globe more aware of the importance of hand hygiene in health care facilities, thus protecting health care workers and patients from infections. Theme for the year 2020: “SAVE LIVES: Clean your hands”.

Which Indian metro city has registered the highest number of Internet users in accordance with the study by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)?
  • a)
    Kolkata
  • b)
    New Delhi
  • c)
    Bengaluru
  • d)
    Chennai
  • e)
    Mumbai
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
As per the study by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Among the metro cities, Mumbai has the highest internet population of 13 million, a growth of 12%. Delhi had 11.3 million while Bengaluru had 6.6 million along with 6.2 million in Kolkata and 6 million in Chennai.

National Board for Wild Life (NBWL) has allowed to use a part of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve for coal mining recently. The Elephant reserve is located in which state?
  • a)
    Himachal Pradesh
  • b)
    Telangana
  • c)
    Assam
  • d)
    Goa
  • e)
    Nagaland
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Wizius Careers answered
  • Last month, the National Board of Wild Life (NBWL) recommended coal mining to be allowed in a portion of the Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve in Assam. 
     
  • The National Board of Wild Life allowed Coal India Limited (CIL) to conduct opencast coal mining in 98.59 hectares of the reserve forest. CIL had been carrying out mining in 57 hectares of the reserve forest and the fresh recommendation allowed it to do mining in another 41 hectares, which was unbroken.

Which IIT has collaborated with Hongkong based New Frontier Capital Management company to create venture capital?
  • a)
    IIT Hyderabad
  • b)
    IIT Madras
  • c)
    IIT Delhi
  • d)
    IIT Bombay
  • e)
    IIT Ropar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Poonam Reddy answered
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, collaborated with New Frontier Capital Management, a financial firm based in Hong Kong with offices in Tokyo & Singapore, to establish a global network of ventures as well as to create a venture ecosystem.

According to the report titled “Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical Note” released by UNICEF & Save the children, how many children will be trapped in to poverty by the end of 2020?
  • a)
    212 million
  • b)
    578 million
  • c)
    672 million
  • d)
    426 million
  • e)
    714 million
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
According to the report “Children in monetary poor households and COVID-19: Technical Note” released jointly by the UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) & Save the Children, a United Kingdom (UK) based non-profit organization which works for child rights, the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus  (COVID-19) epidemic may increase the number of children living in poor households in low- and middle-income countries by 86 million (or an increase of 15%) to reach 672 million by the end of 2020.

Name the person who authored the book named “The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir”.
  • a)
    Dana Vachon
  • b)
    Alice Walker
  • c)
    Kamin Mohammadi
  • d)
    John Bolton
  • e)
    Ralph Ellison
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
  • The Room Where It Happened : A White House Memoir is an upcoming memoir by John Bolton, who served as national security adviser for U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • In late December 2019, one copy of the manuscript was provided to the White House for standard pre-publication review. In late January 2020, during the Senate impeachment trial, news of the book broke. Bolton's team was surprised that multiple copies of the manuscript had apparently been made and circulated. Leaked information about the book's contents increased the pressure for having Bolton testify in the Senate trial of Trump.
  • Per Bolton's as yet unpublished draft manuscript, William Barr and Bolton had a conversation about concerns Trump had appeared to have undue influence over two Justice Department investigations of companies in China and Turkey, specifically regarding China’s paramount leader Xi Jinping with regards to ZTE and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with regards to Halkbank.

Name the country which has won the 1st edition of FIDE Chess.com online Nations Cup 2020 (India – 5th).
  • a)
    Russia
  • b)
    China
  • c)
    Serbia
  • d)
    Ukraine
  • e)
    United States
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
China has won the 1st edition of FIDE Chess.com online Nations Cup 2020 chess tournament took place from 5-10 May 2020, through a chess.com platform. China’s team, which won the prize money of $48,000, became the champion on the basis of scoring the most points in the league stage despite playing a 2–2 draw against the US (United States) in the final.

Name the person who authored the book titled “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City”.
  • a)
    Lu Xun
  • b)
    Mo Yan
  • c)
    Hua Yu
  • d)
    Yiyun Li
  • e)
    Fang Fang
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
The book titled as “Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City” authored by Chinese literary writer Fang Fang is a compilation of online diary entries and social media posts that document 60 days of lockdown during COVID-19. The book was released in India in an ebook format on May 15, 2020, published by HarperNonFiction, the audio will follow on May 26.

Name the 1st Indian tennis player who has been nominated for the Fed Cup Heart Award from the Asia/Oceania Zone.
  • a)
    Leander Paes
  • b)
    Mahesh Bhupathi
  • c)
    Vijay Amritraj
  • d)
    Rohan Bopanna
  • e)
    Sania Mirza
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Zara Khan answered
  • Tennis star Sania Mirza became the first Indian to win the Fed Cup Heart Award for her successful return to the court post-motherhood.
     
  • Sania won the award for Asia/Oceania zone after securing more than 10,000 votes out of the total 16,985 online votes cast for this year’s three regional Group I nominees.
     
  • Sania, who made a comeback to Fed Cup after four years and helped India qualify for the play-offs for the first time in history, has decided to donate the $2000 prize money to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

Which among the following day was observed annually on May 2 since 2017?
  • a)
    World Tiger Day
  • b)
    World Tuna Day
  • c)
    World Dolphin Day
  • d)
    World Shark Day
  • e)
    World Elephant Day
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
  • World Tuna Day is observed on May 2 every year.
  • The United Nations (UN) established the World Tuna Day to raise awareness about the tuna fish and its importance to humans and earth.
  • The day is observed to promote more sustainable fishing practices.
  • In December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly voted to officially observe the World Tuna Day in its resolution 71/124 and the day was observed for the first time in 2017.

Name the person who heads the ICC cricket committee which has recommended the ban of using saliva to shine the ball.
  • a)
    Rahul Dravid
  • b)
    Kumar Sangakkara
  • c)
    Ricky Ponting
  • d)
    Stephen Fleming
  • e)
    Anil Kumble
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee, chaired by former Indian cricketer & commentator, Anil Kumble has recommended a ban on the use of saliva to make the ball shine due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. However, the committee considered ball-shining as safe from the use of sweat.

The central government has raised the estimated gross market borrowing crore for FY 21 as per the Budget Estimates from 7.80 Lakh crores to _______.
  • a)
    12 lakh crores
  • b)
    10 lakh crores
  • c)
    9 lakh crores
  • d)
    8 lakh crores
  • e)
    15 lakh crores
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nitya Gupta answered
The Central Government's Gross Market Borrowing Estimate for FY 21

The correct answer to the question is option A, which states that the central government has raised the estimated gross market borrowing crore for FY 21 to 12 lakh crores.

Explanation:

The central government's gross market borrowing refers to the amount of money it borrows from the market to meet its expenditure needs. This borrowing is done through the sale of government securities such as bonds and treasury bills.

The government's borrowing estimate is an important component of the budget as it reflects the projected fiscal deficit and the government's plan to meet its funding requirements. The budget estimate for gross market borrowing is usually announced during the annual budget presentation.

In the case of FY 21, which refers to the financial year beginning from April 1, 2020, and ending on March 31, 2021, the central government initially estimated the gross market borrowing at 7.80 lakh crores. However, this estimate has been revised and raised to 12 lakh crores.

Reasons for the Increase:

1. Impact of COVID-19: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the Indian economy, leading to a significant decline in revenue collections and increased expenditure requirements. The government has had to implement various relief measures and stimulus packages to support businesses and individuals during this crisis. The increased borrowing estimate reflects the need for additional funds to meet these extraordinary circumstances.

2. Fiscal Stimulus: The government has announced several fiscal stimulus measures to revive the economy and promote growth. These measures require additional funding, and the increased borrowing estimate is a reflection of the government's commitment to implementing these measures effectively.

3. Infrastructure Development: The government has also emphasized the importance of infrastructure development to boost economic growth. Increased borrowing will provide the necessary funds to undertake large-scale infrastructure projects across the country.

4. Investor Demand: Despite the challenging economic situation, there has been a strong demand for government securities from investors. This increased investor appetite for government bonds has allowed the government to raise more funds at favorable interest rates, enabling them to revise the borrowing estimate upwards.

In conclusion, the central government has raised the estimated gross market borrowing crore for FY 21 from 7.80 lakh crores to 12 lakh crores. This increase is primarily driven by the economic impact of COVID-19, fiscal stimulus measures, infrastructure development plans, and investor demand for government securities.

Name the 1st Indian state which has granted “Industry” status to “sports” recently to boost the sports sector.
  • a)
    Uttar Pradesh
  • b)
    Mizoram
  • c)
    Manipur
  • d)
    Meghalaya
  • e)
    Haryana
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshita Datta answered
Mizoram sports minister Robert Romawia Royte informed that the state cabinet has cleared the proposal of the Sports and Youth Service department to grant sports an industry status to boost the sports sector & generate employment among others. It becomes the 1st state to do so.

As per a report titled “Updated Assessment of the Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19”, global economy is expected to lose between $ 5.8 trillion to $ 8.8 trillion. Name the organisation which released the report.
  • a)
    New Development Bank
  • b)
    Work Bank
  • c)
    International Monetary Fund
  • d)
    Asian Development Bank
  • e)
    SAARC Bank
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
According to a report “Updated Assessment of the Potential Economic Impact of COVID-19” released by Asian Development Bank (ADB), global economy is expected to lose between $ 5.8 trillion to $ 8.8 trillion (equal to 6.4 % to 9.7 % of global gross domestic product (GDP)) due to the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Which Indian state’s education department has partnered with Doordarshan to provide school education to students of the state through video lectures?
  • a)
    West Bengal
  • b)
    Jharkhand
  • c)
    Goa
  • d)
    Haryana
  • e)
    Chhattisgarh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sum1t Kumar answered
Kyuki bhai bahut bache aise hai jinke pass internet ki suvidha nhi hai naah hi unke pass smart phone hai jharkhand main 10 se 12 baje tak fir 1 se 2 baje tak digital resources ka nirman kiya kyuki doordarshan ke aisa channel hai hamesha se free main access hota aaya hai kisse bhi dth ya cable pr or jabki baaki channel paid pr hai or toh or jharkhand sarkar ne yeh isliye kiya ki bacho ko study ke mamle main koi bhi preshani na aaye or march 16 se covid-19 ki wajah se class 1 to 12th class ke bache government 42lakhs hai jo ki coronovirus ki wajha se effected hue hai. yeh jo doorshan se online class 11 may se 10 Jun tak hai aagar aage bhi covid-19 ki wajah se koi problem aaye gyi toh sarkar phir se ek baar yeh kadam uthna pade gya..

Name the programme which was launched for online education (1 to 12) announced under “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan”.
  • a)
    PM e-Suraksha
  • b)
    PM e-Abhiyan
  • c)
    PM e-Vidhya
  • d)
    PM e-Kalyan
  • e)
    PM e-Samudra
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
A programme named “PM eVIDYA” is to be launched immediately. It is a multi-mode access to online education consisting of: DIKSHA for school education in states/UTs: e-content and QR coded Energized Textbooks for all grades (one nation, one digital platform) One earmarked TV channel per class from 1 to 12 (one class, one channel) Extensive use of Radio, Community radio and Podcasts Special e-content for visually and hearing impaired. Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th May, 2020.

Hari Shankar Vasudevan who passed away recently is a renowned _________.
  • a)
    Minimalist
  • b)
    Architect
  • c)
    Physician
  • d)
    Historian
  • e)
    Mathematician
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
Eminent Historian Hari Shankar Vasudevan passed away at the age of 68 in a private hospital at Kolkata after testing positive for novel coronavirus on May 6th 2020.

Scientists from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), in the study, published in the Global and Planetary Changes journal revealed a 35 thousand-year history of river erosion in Ladakh Himalayas. Where is WIHG located?
  • a)
    Jammu
  • b)
    Dehradun
  • c)
    Leh
  • d)
    Manali
  • e)
    Shillong
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Keerthana Shah answered
Scientists and students from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology(WIHG), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science &Technology, in the study, published in the Global and Planetary Changes journal has revealed a 35 thousand-year history of river erosion and identified hotspots of erosion and wide valleys that act a buffer zones in Ladakh Himalayas. WIHG Headquarters– Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

Name the 1st Indian state which has announced to provide free and cashless insurance protection to people.
  • a)
    Punjab
  • b)
    Maharashtra
  • c)
    Haryana
  • d)
    Odisha
  • e)
    Kerala
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
The Health Minister of Maharashtra Rajesh Tope announced that Maharashtra will be the first state to provide free and cashless insurance protection to the people and the covered under the state governments health scheme and for the treatment of COVID-19 patients at the private hospitals in Pune and Mumbai the government has signed a MoU with the General Insurance Public Sector Association(GIPSA).

Name the country which has developed “i-Feel you”, an intelligent bracelet which will help users respect social distancing rules.
  • a)
    Italy
  • b)
    Germany
  • c)
    Spain
  • d)
    Cuba
  • e)
    China
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aashna Patel answered
Country: Italy

Description:
Italy has developed an intelligent bracelet called "i-Feel you" to help users respect social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bracelet uses proximity sensors to alert wearers when they are too close to another person, reminding them to maintain a safe distance to prevent the spread of the virus.

How it works:
- The i-Feel you bracelet is equipped with sensors that can detect when another bracelet is within a certain range.
- When the bracelets are too close to each other, they vibrate to alert the wearers to move apart and maintain social distancing.
- The goal of this technology is to promote safe behavior and prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reminding people to keep a safe distance from others in public spaces.

Significance:
- The development of the i-Feel you bracelet is a significant step in using technology to help combat the spread of the virus and promote public health measures.
- By providing a gentle reminder to maintain social distancing, the bracelet can help individuals stay safe and reduce the risk of infection.
- This innovative solution demonstrates Italy's commitment to leveraging technology to address the challenges posed by the pandemic and protect the health and well-being of its citizens.

The Indian army has proposed ____ year stints for citizens including youth professionals to join as officers and other ranks in army under “Tour of Duty”.
  • a)
    3
  • b)
    2
  • c)
    5
  • d)
    7
  • e)
    10
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rhea Reddy answered
There are many who want to be a “personnel in uniform” and experience the military life but did not want a full career in the Army. For them, in a game changer move, our Indian army is considering a proposal to allow civilians, including young working professionals, to join the force for 3 years as officers and in other ranks (ORs) in areas like logistics and front-line formations under the “Tour of Duty” or “Three-Year Short Service” Scheme.

The Rajesh Kumar Chibber is re-appointed as the chairman of J&K bank for 3 years. Name the person who has been appointed as the MD of J&K bank?
  • a)
    Rana Kapoor
  • b)
    Aditya Puri
  • c)
    Shikha Sharma
  • d)
    Polali Jayarama Bhat
  • e)
    Zubair Iqbal
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Anaya Patel answered
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration approved the appointment of senior vice president (SVP) of HDFC bank Zubair Iqbal as the new Managing Director (MD) of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, for a period of 3 years. In another order, Rajesh Kumar Chibber, who is currently MD and Chairman of J&K bank, has been reappointed as the Chairman for the period of 3 years.

RBI to raise 80,000 crores through CMBs. CMB is abbreviated as Cash ________ Bills.
  • a)
    Market
  • b)
    Money
  • c)
    Management
  • d)
    Mutual
  • e)
    Medium
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikita Singh answered
The Reserve Bank of India will raise Rs 80,000 crore by selling Cash Management Bills (CMBs) or shorter duration sovereign debt instruments as the government would be requiring money to meet immediate debt obligations amid coronavirus outbreak. Those securities will mature in the next 84 days on August 20, 2020.

Pralhad Singh Patel has released the e-book titled “Prof. B. B. Lal- India Rediscovered” recently on occasion of 100th birthday of great archaeologist Professor Braj Basi Lal. Pralhad Singh Patel is MoS (I/C) _______ minister.
  • a)
    Culture
  • b)
    Coal
  • c)
    Mines
  • d)
    Civil Aviation
  • e)
     Steel
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Alok Verma answered
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Culture Minister (MoS-I/C), released an e-book “Prof. B. B. Lal- India Rediscovered” in New Delhi, on the occasion of centenary year (100th birthday) of the great archaeologist Professor Braj Basi Lal. Shri Anand Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Culture was also present on this occasion.

Ministry of Labour & Employment had decided to reduce the Employees’ provident fund contributions to ____% from the existing 12% for three months till July 2020.
  • a)
    6
  • b)
    8
  • c)
    10
  • d)
    5
  • e)
    11
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Samarth Gupta answered
In order to retain more money in the hands of the employer and the salary payer, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India (GoI), had decided to reduce the Employees’ provident fund (EPF) contributions to 10% from the existing 12% for three months till July 2020.

The Mango department of which Indian state signed MoU with Flipkart to support mango farmers?
  • a)
    West Bengal
  • b)
    Uttar Pradesh
  • c)
    Gujarat
  • d)
    Odisha
  • e)
    Karnataka
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Suyash Saini answered
The Karnataka State Mango Department and Marketing Corporation Ltd. (KSMD&MCL) and Flipkart signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the mango farmers in this mango season to sell their produce through the online platform of Flipkart.

Name the state/UT which is 1st in the country to release report on conservation of endemic, threatened floras.
  • a)
    Arunachal Pradesh
  • b)
    Uttarakhand
  • c)
    Meghalaya
  • d)
    Manipur
  • e)
    Ladakh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ipsita Reddy answered
Uttarakhand became the 1st state to release a report highlighting its conservation efforts to save over 1,100 rare plants from extinction. The project aims at Germplasm conservation so that species remain conserved with the forest department & also to promote conservation of plant species among the general public so as to end plant blindness. The report is one of the largest repositories of conserved plants & is carried out by the research wing of the state forest department.

Name the 1st state in India which provide mid-day meal ration?
  • a)
    Maharashtra
  • b)
    Madhya Pradesh
  • c)
    Kerala
  • d)
    Tamil Nadu
  • e)
    Odisha
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pankaj Kumar answered
The Central Government appreciated that Madhya Pradesh (MP) has become the first state in the country to provide a mid-day meal ration. Manoj Shrivastava, Additional Chief Secretary Panchayat and Rural Development, informed that this information has been given in the review meeting conducted by the Central Government.

Name the Indian state which has decided to launch ‘Mukhya Mantri Shahari Rojgar Guarantee Yojna’ for urban employment (120 days of employment).
  • a)
    Himachal Pradesh
  • b)
    Chhattisgarh
  • c)
    Goa
  • d)
    Tamil Nadu
  • e)
    Bihar
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Devanshi Dey answered
In a bid to revive the economy of the state affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the Himachal Pradesh (HP) state government has decided to launch employment guarantee scheme called “’Mukhya Mantri Shahari Rojgar Guarantee Yojna” that will provide 120 days of employment to those living in urban areas. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister (CM) Jai Ram Thakur. 

Name the person who has become world’s highest paid female athlete as per Forbes.
  • a)
    Serena Williams
  • b)
    PV Sindhu
  • c)
    Suzie Bates
  • d)
    Naomi Osaka
  • e)
    Maria Sharapova
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Advait Verma answered
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka, 22 years old, became the highest paid female athlete in the world, topping American great Serena Williams. Osaka has been ranked No.1 by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). The complete Forbes list, due to be released next week.

Name the trojan/malware which has been identified as malware that steals personal financial information, warning issued by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In).
  • a)
    ZBot
  • b)
    SpyEye
  • c)
    Ice IX
  • d)
    Citadel
  • e)
    EventBot
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

In a latest, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a detailed warning to people against the trojan called ‘EventBot’ which has been identified as malware or trojan that steals personal financial information and can affect Android smartphone users in the country. A trojan is essentially a type of malware that is attached to what seems to be a legit programme.

Which country has conferred Manipuri doctor, Thangjam Dhabali Singh with “Order of Rising Sun- Gold and Silver Rays”?
  • a)
    Indonesia
  • b)
    South Korea
  • c)
    China
  • d)
    Japan
  • e)
    Thailand
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Milan Kulkarni answered
Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Manipuri allopathic doctor, was conferred with “Order of Rising Sun- Gold and Silver Rays” by the Japan government for promoting a better understanding of Japan in India and deepening ties between 2 countries.

What is the energy demand fall in India during 40days lockdown as per report titled “Global Energy Review 2020” released by International Energy Agency (IEA)?
  • a)
    20%
  • b)
    30%
  • c)
    15%
  • d)
    25%
  • e)
    35%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sravya Bose answered
In accordance with the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), “Global Energy Review 2020-The impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on global energy demand and CO2 emissions” India’s energy demand has faced a 30% decrease due to 40 days lockdown to contain COVID-19. In India, energy demand would decline for the first time, following on from low demand growth in 2019.

Padma Shri awardee Mujtaba Hussain, who passed away recently is the renowned author in which language?
  • a)
    Bengali
  • b)
    Gujarati
  • c)
    Telugu
  • d)
    Marathi
  • e)
    Urdu
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Amrutha Kapoor answered
Famous Urdu author, humorist and satirist Mujtaba Hussain passed away at the age of 84, after a prolonged illness in Hyderabad, Telangana. Hussain was often described as the Mark Twain of Urdu. He was born on July 15, 1936, in Hyderabad, Telangana. He was often described as the Mark Twain of Urdu.

Name the Indian who has been conferred with Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award 2020 among with 17 journalists from 14 countries.
  • a)
    Prannoy Roy
  • b)
    Shekar Gupta
  • c)
    Arnab Goswami
  • d)
    Sudhir Chaudry
  • e)
    Siddharth Varadarajan
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Preethi Roy answered
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2020, i.e. on May 3, 2020, 17 journalists from 14 countries have been named for Deutsche Welle Freedom of Speech Award 2020 who have disappeared or been arrested or threatened because of their reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic. Siddharth Varadarajan, one of the founding editors of non-profit online newspage The Wire, was handed a notice for appearance by a police team on April 10, 2020 following a story about a politician violating COVID-19 guidelines by participating in a religious ceremony. The Wire was accused of “causing a riot” and “leading to panic.”

The saffron cultivated and harvested in the Karewa (highlands) of which Indian state/UT has got GI tag recently?
  • a)
    Goa
  • b)
    Jammu & Kashmir
  • c)
    Himachal Pradesh
  • d)
    Meghalaya
  • e)
    Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

After chak-hao, the black rice of Manipur, Gorakhpur terracotta & Kovilpatti kadalai-mittai, the Kashmir saffron cultivated and harvested in the Karewa (highlands) of Jammu and Kashmir gets Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry. Iran is the largest producer of saffron in the world.

Narinder Dhruv Batra to continue as president till May 2021 at international federation of which sports?
  • a)
    Cricket
  • b)
    Hockey
  • c)
    Kabaddi
  • d)
    Shooting
  • e)
    Boxing
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sagarika Menon answered
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that it has extended the terms of its president Narinder Dhruv Batra & the Executive Board(EB) members which is due to end in October 2020 has been extended until the 47th FIH Congress(initially planned on 28th October- 1st November 2020 in New Delhi in May 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who has been appointed as the new chief economist and vice president of world bank group with effect from June 15, 2020?
  • a)
    Carmen Reinhart
  • b)
    Makhtar Diop
  • c)
    Alison Evans
  • d)
    Gita Gopinath
  • e)
    Akihiko Nishio
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Shraddha Joshi answered
The World Bank named former Bear Stearns executive Carmen Reinhart as its new Vice President (VP) and chief economist, tapping an expert on financial crises who also serves on the advisory board of the New York Federal Reserve. Reinhart’s appointment is effective on June 15, 2020.

Nanosafe Solutions, the Start-up in which Indian IIT has developed and launched an antimicrobial and washable face mask “NSafe”?
  • a)
    IIT Calcutta
  • b)
    IIT Delhi
  • c)
    IIT Kanpur
  • d)
    IIT Madras
  • e)
    IIT Bombay
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sreemoyee Shah answered
With increasing demand for face masks to contain transmission of deadly COVID-19 virus, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology)- Delhi startup company named Nanosafe solutions has developed and launched an antimicrobial and washable face mask “NSafe” that can be reused upto 50 launderings.

What will be the financial grant that was approved by world bank for multi-year financial support to India to enhance and safeguard its coastal & marine resources (in USD)?
  • a)
    300 million
  • b)
    250 million
  • c)
    400 million
  • d)
    500 million
  • e)
    350 million
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Akshat Jain answered
The World Bank (WB) has approved multiannual financial support of $400 million for India to improve and safeguard its coastal and marine resources.
The first process for Enhancing Coastal and Ocean Resource Efficiency (ENCORE) would include eight coastal states and three coastal Union Territories, with USD 180 million in financing.
the ENCORE program will expand the World Bank's direct support toward achieving the NDC targets of the Government of India by supporting longer-term coastal adaptation, including through ecosystem restoration and the sound management of mangrove forests and seagrass fields,

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will launch the 1st fully digital bank of which country?
  • a)
    Israel
  • b)
    India
  • c)
    Singapore
  • d)
    United Kingdom
  • e)
    Russia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Raksha Khanna answered
India's TCS To Power Israel's First Fully Digital Bank. India's Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. will launch Israel's first fully digital bank, in what is seen as a transformative initiative that can impact the business model of other sectors as well.

Shyamala Bhave who passed away recently is a renowned _______.
  • a)
    Poet
  • b)
    Sand Artist
  • c)
    Politician
  • d)
    Dancer
  • e)
    Vocalist
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?

Janhavi Bajaj answered
Noted Classical musician Shyamala G. Bhave, who was well versed in both the Hindustani and Carnatic styles passed away at the age of 76 on May 23, 2020, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She was born on March 14, 1941, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

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