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Usha Ganguly who passed away recently is _________.- a)Law Maker
- b)Painter
- c)Photographer
- d)Theatre Actor
- e)Architect
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Usha Ganguly who passed away recently is _________.
a)
Law Maker
b)
Painter
c)
Photographer
d)
Theatre Actor
e)
Architect
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Anaya Patel answered |
Usha Ganguly, was an Indian theatre director-actor and activist, most known for her work in Hindi theatre in the 1970s and 1980s, passed away at the age of 75 in Kolkata, West Bengal. She was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) in 1945.
Under which section of IT Act, 1961 the Donations for PM-CARES fund granted with 100% exemption?- a)Section 80A
- b)Section 80J
- c)Section 80F
- d)Section 80C
- e)Section 80G
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Under which section of IT Act, 1961 the Donations for PM-CARES fund granted with 100% exemption?
a)
Section 80A
b)
Section 80J
c)
Section 80F
d)
Section 80C
e)
Section 80G
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Anaya Patel answered |
The donations made under newly-formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES FUND) to aid the persons affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, are made eligible for 100% deduction under section 80G of the Income Tax (IT) Act, 1961.
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
- e)UNESCO
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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
e)
UNESCO
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Anaya Patel answered |
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).
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).
Name the Indian state which topped all-India level for micro-irrigation (MI), under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for FY20 (2019-20).- a)Punjab
- b)Maharashtra
- c)Karnataka
- d)Tamil Nadu
- e)Telangana
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Indian state which topped all-India level for micro-irrigation (MI), under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for FY20 (2019-20).
a)
Punjab
b)
Maharashtra
c)
Karnataka
d)
Tamil Nadu
e)
Telangana
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Poonam Reddy answered |
Tamil Nadu has topped the all-India level for micro-irrigation (MI), under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), with a coverage of 2,06,853.25 ha for the year financial year 2019-20& It is followed by Karnataka and Gujarat respectively. In the cumulative coverage of MI from 2015-20, Karnataka topped with coverage of 8,15,690.31 ha.
Name the 1st English player since 2005 to be named as Wisden’s leading male cricketer of the world 2020.- a)Jofra Archer
- b)Jonny Bairstow
- c)Eoin Morgan
- d)Ben stokes
- e)Jos Butler
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the 1st English player since 2005 to be named as Wisden’s leading male cricketer of the world 2020.
a)
Jofra Archer
b)
Jonny Bairstow
c)
Eoin Morgan
d)
Ben stokes
e)
Jos Butler
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Sreemoyee Menon answered |
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2020 edition, named Ben Stokes of England and Ellyse Perry of Australia as the Leading male and female cricketer of the World 2020 respectively.
Name the initiative launched by civil services officer’s association to fight COVID-19.- a)Coruna
- b)Koruna
- c)Caruna
- d)Covidna
- e)Kovid-nd
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the initiative launched by civil services officer’s association to fight COVID-19.
a)
Coruna
b)
Koruna
c)
Caruna
d)
Covidna
e)
Kovid-nd
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Anaya Patel answered |
Associations representing officers of Central Civil Services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS), have created an initiative called ‘Caruna [Civil Services Associations Reach to Support in Natural Disasters]’ to asssit and supplement the government’s efforts to battle against Corona Virus (COVID-19).
The UNSC has unanimously adopted 4 resolutions which held virtually. Name the countries which holds presidency for the Conference.- a)China
- b)Italy
- c)United States
- d)Germany
- e)Spain
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The UNSC has unanimously adopted 4 resolutions which held virtually. Name the countries which holds presidency for the Conference.
a)
China
b)
Italy
c)
United States
d)
Germany
e)
Spain
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Athul Saini answered |
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted four resolutions, voting for the first time remotely or through video-conferencing as the United Nations (UN) staff work from home due to the coronavirus outbreak. Importantly, UNSC is currently under China’s Presidency and China’s Ambassador to the UN Zhang Jun is the Council President.
With which company National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered to provide transport services to frontline health workers?- a)Baxi
- b)Jugnoo
- c)Uber
- d)Ola
- e)Easy Cabs
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
With which company National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered to provide transport services to frontline health workers?
a)
Baxi
b)
Jugnoo
c)
Uber
d)
Ola
e)
Easy Cabs
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Alok Verma answered |
National Health Authority (NHA) partnered with Uber India to provide 24/7 free UberMedic transport services to India’s frontline healthcare workers and hospitals engaged in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
With which Public Sector Bank, the government telecom operator BSNL has partnered to launch Bharat InstaPay, UPI-based payment platform.- a)UCO Bank
- b)Punjab National Bank
- c)State Bank of India
- d)Allahabad Bank
- e)Andhra Bank
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
With which Public Sector Bank, the government telecom operator BSNL has partnered to launch Bharat InstaPay, UPI-based payment platform.
a)
UCO Bank
b)
Punjab National Bank
c)
State Bank of India
d)
Allahabad Bank
e)
Andhra Bank
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Vijay Kumar answered |
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in partnership with the State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) based payment platform, Bharat InstaPay to enable all types of channel partners of BSNL to digitize their payment transactions on a round the clock basis/ real- time basis.
Name the 1st Indian state which initiated pool testing for COVID-19 (Approved by ICMR).- a)Madhya Pradesh
- b)Tamil Nadu
- c)Uttar Pradesh
- d)Kerala
- e)Maharashtra
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the 1st Indian state which initiated pool testing for COVID-19 (Approved by ICMR).
a)
Madhya Pradesh
b)
Tamil Nadu
c)
Uttar Pradesh
d)
Kerala
e)
Maharashtra
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Nikita Singh answered |
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given its approval for pool testing to Uttar Pradesh (UP), making latter the first state to do so. The decision has been taken to maximize the sample testing on a daily basis as the cases of COVID-19 positive patients are increasing in the state. As of April 13, 2020, the tally for coronavirus positive cases in the state is 558.
The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved to use diagnostic machine of which Disease to coronavirus (on April 10, 2020)?- a)Malaria
- b)Tuberculosis
- c)Dengue
- d)Swine Flu
- e)Cholera
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved to use diagnostic machine of which Disease to coronavirus (on April 10, 2020)?
a)
Malaria
b)
Tuberculosis
c)
Dengue
d)
Swine Flu
e)
Cholera
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Charvi Sen answered |
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has allowed the use of a diagnostic machine used to test drug-resistant TB (Tuberculosis) for conducting coronavirus tests. In this regard, it had recognized the ‘TrueLTM beta COV test on the TruLabTM workstation’ and recommended it as a screening test. Earlier ICMR approved use of the Truenat beta CoV test on Truelab workstation, which is used to detect drug resistant TB.
With which company Kerala based SCTIMST collaborated to make portable lightweight emergency ventilator system?- a)Wipro 3D
- b)TCS
- c)CTS
- d)Infosys
- e)IBM
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
With which company Kerala based SCTIMST collaborated to make portable lightweight emergency ventilator system?
a)
Wipro 3D
b)
TCS
c)
CTS
d)
Infosys
e)
IBM
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Anaya Patel answered |
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).
Multilateral air combat military exercise Pitch Black 2020 was cancelled. The Pitch Black is conducted by Royal air force of which country?- a)Algeria
- b)Singapore
- c)India
- d)Australia
- e)Kazakhstan
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Multilateral air combat military exercise Pitch Black 2020 was cancelled. The Pitch Black is conducted by Royal air force of which country?
a)
Algeria
b)
Singapore
c)
India
d)
Australia
e)
Kazakhstan
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Avi Sengupta answered |
The premier multilateral air combat training Exercise Pitch Black 2020 scheduled from July 27 to August 14 is cancelled by Australia due to the current and anticipated impacts of the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19. The next edition is scheduled in 2022. It is a biennial three-week multinational large force employment exercise conducted primarily from RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) Base Darwin and RAAF Base Tindal. RAAF Base Amberley was to also be included in the exercise this year
Name the programme which was launched by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on DIKSHA portal (April 2020).- a)NISHTHA 2.0
- b)DHRUV 2.0
- c)Study in India 2.0
- d)Vidya Daan 2.0
- e)Higher point 2.0
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the programme which was launched by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on DIKSHA portal (April 2020).
a)
NISHTHA 2.0
b)
DHRUV 2.0
c)
Study in India 2.0
d)
Vidya Daan 2.0
e)
Higher point 2.0
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Milan Jain answered |
One of the programmes launched by HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal is the National Online Education Platform called SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds).
Name the 1st Arab nation which is going to legalise cannabis (marijuana) farming.- a)Lebanon
- b)Yemen
- c)Saudi Arabia
- d)Oman
- e)Libya
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the 1st Arab nation which is going to legalise cannabis (marijuana) farming.
a)
Lebanon
b)
Yemen
c)
Saudi Arabia
d)
Oman
e)
Libya
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Tanishq Kaur answered |
Lebanon became the 1st Arab nation to legalise cannabis (also known as marijuana) farming for medicinal & industrial use with the aim to boost the exports & to beat the economic crisis created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Lebanon faces the worst economic crisis due to lockdown since the 1975-1990 civil war.
What is the current reverse repo rate of India as announced by RBI (April 17, 2020)?- a)3.5%
- b)3%
- c)3.25%
- d)4%
- e)3.75%
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the current reverse repo rate of India as announced by RBI (April 17, 2020)?
a)
3.5%
b)
3%
c)
3.25%
d)
4%
e)
3.75%
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Sandeep Mukherjee answered |
The current reverse repo rate of India as announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 17, 2020, is 3.75%.
Explanation:
The reverse repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks can park their excess funds with the RBI. It is the opposite of the repo rate, which is the rate at which the RBI lends money to banks.
The RBI adjusts these rates to control the liquidity in the banking system and influence inflation and economic growth. Lowering the reverse repo rate encourages banks to lend more and stimulate economic activity, while increasing the reverse repo rate encourages banks to park their funds with the RBI, reducing liquidity in the system.
The current reverse repo rate of 3.75% was announced as part of the RBI's measures to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBI has been implementing various measures to provide liquidity support to banks and ensure the stability of the financial system.
The decision to reduce the reverse repo rate to 3.75% was made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI. The MPC is responsible for setting the policy rates in India and consists of six members, including the RBI Governor.
By lowering the reverse repo rate, the RBI aims to incentivize banks to lend to productive sectors of the economy and support economic growth. It also helps in maintaining adequate liquidity in the banking system.
Overall, the current reverse repo rate of 3.75% is a step taken by the RBI to address the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and provide support to the financial system.
Explanation:
The reverse repo rate is the rate at which commercial banks can park their excess funds with the RBI. It is the opposite of the repo rate, which is the rate at which the RBI lends money to banks.
The RBI adjusts these rates to control the liquidity in the banking system and influence inflation and economic growth. Lowering the reverse repo rate encourages banks to lend more and stimulate economic activity, while increasing the reverse repo rate encourages banks to park their funds with the RBI, reducing liquidity in the system.
The current reverse repo rate of 3.75% was announced as part of the RBI's measures to combat the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The RBI has been implementing various measures to provide liquidity support to banks and ensure the stability of the financial system.
The decision to reduce the reverse repo rate to 3.75% was made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI. The MPC is responsible for setting the policy rates in India and consists of six members, including the RBI Governor.
By lowering the reverse repo rate, the RBI aims to incentivize banks to lend to productive sectors of the economy and support economic growth. It also helps in maintaining adequate liquidity in the banking system.
Overall, the current reverse repo rate of 3.75% is a step taken by the RBI to address the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and provide support to the financial system.
Navaratnalu- PedalandarikiIllu (Houses for All Poor)programme is related to which Indian state?- a)Gujarat
- b)Karnataka
- c)Telangana
- d)Kerala
- e)Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Navaratnalu- PedalandarikiIllu (Houses for All Poor)programme is related to which Indian state?
a)
Gujarat
b)
Karnataka
c)
Telangana
d)
Kerala
e)
Andhra Pradesh
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Ayush Pandey answered |
E. Andhra Pradesh introduce the scheme for Poors
Name the Indian state/UT which launched ‘Operation SHIELD’ in Containment areas against COVID-19.- a)New Delhi
- b)Tamil Nadu
- c)Maharashtra
- d)Punjab
- e)Odisha
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Indian state/UT which launched ‘Operation SHIELD’ in Containment areas against COVID-19.
a)
New Delhi
b)
Tamil Nadu
c)
Maharashtra
d)
Punjab
e)
Odisha
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Prateek Nambiar answered |
Delhi Chief Minister Aravind Kejriwal has launched “Operation SHIELD” in 21 identified Containment Areas of the state to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. It deals with sealing, home quarantine, isolation & tracking, essential supply of commodities, local sanitisation and door-to-door health checkups.
To which Indian state world bank approved Rs. 585 Crore for upgradation of roads and modernization of public works department (PWD)?- a)Uttar Pradesh
- b)Madhya Pradesh
- c)Andhra Pradesh
- d)Arunachal Pradesh
- e)Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
To which Indian state world bank approved Rs. 585 Crore for upgradation of roads and modernization of public works department (PWD)?
a)
Uttar Pradesh
b)
Madhya Pradesh
c)
Andhra Pradesh
d)
Arunachal Pradesh
e)
Himachal Pradesh
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Deepak Ghosh answered |
The Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project (HPSRTP) will receive a funding of US$82 million (Rs 585 crore) from World Bank (WB) for the upgradation of major roads and modernization of the Public Works Department (PWD) in Himachal Pradesh (HP).
Caladium Investment an affiliate of sovereign wealth fund GIC of which country has increased its stake in Kolkata based Bandhan Bank by 1% (3.39% to 4.49%) recently?- a)Singapore
- b)Japan
- c)China
- d)United States
- e)Saudi Arabia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Caladium Investment an affiliate of sovereign wealth fund GIC of which country has increased its stake in Kolkata based Bandhan Bank by 1% (3.39% to 4.49%) recently?
a)
Singapore
b)
Japan
c)
China
d)
United States
e)
Saudi Arabia
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Rico Chet answered |
Don't know
Name the 1st Indian city which announced face mask is mandatory in public places.- a)Mumbai
- b)Chennai
- c)Cochin
- d)Indore
- e)Hyderabad
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the 1st Indian city which announced face mask is mandatory in public places.
a)
Mumbai
b)
Chennai
c)
Cochin
d)
Indore
e)
Hyderabad
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Nidhi Pillai answered |
Mumbai is the first city in India to make masks compulsory. “All person must wear a three-ply mask or a cloth mask in public places.
Name the person who heads the high-level task force formed by central government for vaccine and drug testing for covid-19.- a)Vinod Paul
- b)Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan
- c)Rajiv Garg
- d)Both 1) and 2)
- e)Both 1) and 3)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the person who heads the high-level task force formed by central government for vaccine and drug testing for covid-19.
a)
Vinod Paul
b)
Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan
c)
Rajiv Garg
d)
Both 1) and 2)
e)
Both 1) and 3)
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Madhurima Chauhan answered |
In the wake of increasing death toll, the central government has constituted high-level task force for vaccine and drug testing for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) co-chaired by Vinod Paul, member NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, and Professor Krishnaswamy VijayRaghavan, principal scientific advisor to the government. The task force members include Director General of Health Services, Dr. Rajiv Garg, Drug Controller General of India, Dr. VG Somani and representatives of Ayush ministry, ICMR, department of biotechnology, among others. Department of biotechnology would act as a nodal agency for the development of the vaccine to fight COVID-19 and to provide government facilitation. The objective of the task force is to catalyze national and international efforts towards vaccine development to treat Covid-19.
Name the person who heads the 8-member panel constituted by Government of India, which proposed an institutional framework for valuers by setting up National Institute of Valuers (NIV).- a)Tapan Roy
- b)Usha Thorat
- c)M S Sahoo
- d)A S Mehta
- e)Amitabh Kant
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the person who heads the 8-member panel constituted by Government of India, which proposed an institutional framework for valuers by setting up National Institute of Valuers (NIV).
a)
Tapan Roy
b)
Usha Thorat
c)
M S Sahoo
d)
A S Mehta
e)
Amitabh Kant
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Jatinder Kaur answered |
C. ms sahoo
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced to provide emergency working capital of up to ______ for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).- a)50 Lakh
- b)1 crore
- c)25 Lakh
- d)2 Crore
- e)10 Lakh
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced to provide emergency working capital of up to ______ for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
a)
50 Lakh
b)
1 crore
c)
25 Lakh
d)
2 Crore
e)
10 Lakh
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Nilanjan Banerjee answered |
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced that it will provide emergency working capital of up to Rs 1 crore to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency response against coronavirus (SAFE) loan limit has been increased to 2 crores from Rs 50 lakhs.
Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM).- a)Debjani Ghosh
- b)UB Pravin Rao
- c)Rekha M Menon
- d)Keshav Murugesh
- e)UK Sinha
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the person who has been appointed as the chairman of National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM).
a)
Debjani Ghosh
b)
UB Pravin Rao
c)
Rekha M Menon
d)
Keshav Murugesh
e)
UK Sinha
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Rhea Reddy answered |
The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) appoints Infosys Chief Operating Officer (COO) UB Pravin Rao as its chairman & chairman and senior managing director of Accenture in India Rekha M Menon as its vice president for 2020-21.
Name the Hackathon launched by Sanjay Dhotre (MoS–HRD and IT) to solve the problems due to COVID-19.- a)Hack Corona crisis – India
- b)Hack for good cause
- c)Hack it for good
- d)Hack and Curb
- e)Hack the Crisis – India
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Hackathon launched by Sanjay Dhotre (MoS–HRD and IT) to solve the problems due to COVID-19.
a)
Hack Corona crisis – India
b)
Hack for good cause
c)
Hack it for good
d)
Hack and Curb
e)
Hack the Crisis – India
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Devansh Datta answered |
Hack the Crisis - India
Overview:
Hack the Crisis - India is a hackathon launched by Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for Human Resource Development and IT, to address the challenges and problems arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
Objective:
The main objective of this hackathon is to bring together innovative minds, technologists, and experts to develop solutions that can help in tackling the various issues faced during the crisis.
Focus Areas:
The hackathon focuses on areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, supply chain, finance, and other sectors that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic.
Participants:
Participants from diverse backgrounds including students, professionals, startups, and entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate in this hackathon to contribute their ideas and skills towards finding solutions.
Format:
The hackathon is conducted online, allowing participants to collaborate virtually and work on their projects remotely while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Benefits:
By participating in Hack the Crisis - India, individuals have the opportunity to showcase their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and technical skills to develop practical solutions that can make a positive impact during these challenging times.
Through this initiative, the government aims to harness the collective intelligence and expertise of the participants to address the pressing issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future.
Which Indian Ministry has launched the Webinar series named “DekhoApnaDesh”?- a)HRD Ministry
- b)Health Ministry
- c)Tourism Ministry
- d)Home Ministry
- e)External Affairs Ministry
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Indian Ministry has launched the Webinar series named “DekhoApnaDesh”?
a)
HRD Ministry
b)
Health Ministry
c)
Tourism Ministry
d)
Home Ministry
e)
External Affairs Ministry
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Rhea Reddy answered |
In order to reach out to people amid COVID-19 lockdown, the Ministry of Tourism launched a webinar series called “DekhoApnaDesh”, which is based on tourism awareness and social history. The title of the first series is ‘City of Cities – Delhi’s Personal Diary’.
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
- e)Safe Kids Worldwide
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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
e)
Safe Kids Worldwide
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Kunal Roy answered |
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).
Which Organisation/Institute along with Wipro 3D to create full face shield for healthcare personnel treating coronavirus patients?- a)ISRO
- b)DRDO
- c)IIT-Hyderabad
- d)IIT-Kanpur
- e)IIT-Madras
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Organisation/Institute along with Wipro 3D to create full face shield for healthcare personnel treating coronavirus patients?
a)
ISRO
b)
DRDO
c)
IIT-Hyderabad
d)
IIT-Kanpur
e)
IIT-Madras
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Kiran Reddy answered |
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), an agency of the Government of India charged with the military’s research and development,has partnered with private firm Wipro 3D to create a full face shield, which is meant to be helpful for doctors and nurses who are treating patients infected with coronavirus (COVID-19).
Name the NASA’s satellite which can give early warning signals for earthquakes.- a)Jason-1
- b)Lava
- c)CIRES
- d)Apollo
- e)Tera
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the NASA’s satellite which can give early warning signals for earthquakes.
a)
Jason-1
b)
Lava
c)
CIRES
d)
Apollo
e)
Tera
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Mainak Mukherjee answered |
For earthquakes, CubeSat Imaging Radar for Earth Sciences (CIRES)’s new kind of radar can sound the alarm of an earthquake before the cataclysm hits which was NASA’s satellite & bulging phenomenon occurs before a volcanic eruption. Magma accumulates and the ground slightly inflates. interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) can observe this inflation and warn about a particular volcano erupting in that specific area.
Which Department has launched 1st of its kind iGOT portal in DIKSHA platform of Ministry of Human Resource and Development?- a)Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
- b)Department of Personnel and Training
- c)Department of School Education and Literacy
- d)Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
- e)Department of Higher Education
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Department has launched 1st of its kind iGOT portal in DIKSHA platform of Ministry of Human Resource and Development?
a)
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
b)
Department of Personnel and Training
c)
Department of School Education and Literacy
d)
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
e)
Department of Higher Education
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Kunal Das answered |
The Centre under Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has launched 1st of its kind Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) e- learning portal on Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to enhance capacity building of front-line workers to effectively manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
Name the person who has been appointed as the ambassador of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India’s environment education programme.- a)Rani Rampal
- b)Virat Kohli
- c)Viswanathan Anand
- d)Sharath Kamal
- e)Koneru Humpy
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the person who has been appointed as the ambassador of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India’s environment education programme.
a)
Rani Rampal
b)
Virat Kohli
c)
Viswanathan Anand
d)
Sharath Kamal
e)
Koneru Humpy
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Abhishek Saha answered |
5-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand was appointed as ambassador of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India’s environment education programme.
Name the Indian cricketer who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of PokerStars India.- a)Sachin Tendulkar
- b)MS Dhoni
- c)Virat Kohli
- d)Rohit Sharma
- e)Sourav Ganguly
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Indian cricketer who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of PokerStars India.
a)
Sachin Tendulkar
b)
MS Dhoni
c)
Virat Kohli
d)
Rohit Sharma
e)
Sourav Ganguly
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Nikhil Saini answered |
Poker Stars India has appointed former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its new brand ambassador. Prior to MS Dhoni’s appointment popular Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui was the brand ambassador of the company.
Name the Indian state which proposed to buy novel contraption ‘Portable Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold (MOM)’.- a)Andhra Pradesh
- b)Telangana
- c)Goa
- d)Tamil Nadu
- e)Maharashtra
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Indian state which proposed to buy novel contraption ‘Portable Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold (MOM)’.
a)
Andhra Pradesh
b)
Telangana
c)
Goa
d)
Tamil Nadu
e)
Maharashtra
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Aaditya Goyal answered |
Andhra Pradesh (AP) government has proposed to buy a novel contraption, ‘Portable Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold (MOM)’ to address the need for oxygen supply to coronavirus patients. It is developed by Personnel of the Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam (NDV).
RBI has extended term of appointment of Madhavan Menon as the part-time Chairman of the Catholic Syrian Bank (CSB) till July 21, 2020. Where is the HQ of CSB located?- a)Thrissur, Kerala
- b)Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- c)Aluva, Kerala
- d)Karur, Tamil Nadu
- e)Cochin, Kerala
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
RBI has extended term of appointment of Madhavan Menon as the part-time Chairman of the Catholic Syrian Bank (CSB) till July 21, 2020. Where is the HQ of CSB located?
a)
Thrissur, Kerala
b)
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
c)
Aluva, Kerala
d)
Karur, Tamil Nadu
e)
Cochin, Kerala
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Divyansh Ghosh answered |
CSB (Catholic Syrian Bank), the private sector bank announced that RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has extended the term of appointment of Madhavan Menon as the part-time Chairman of the Bank till July 21, 2020. Headquarters– Thrissur, Kerala.
April 24-30 has been observed as World Immunization week. What is the theme for the year 2020?- a)Vaccines to save you
- b)Vaccines Work for All
- c)Close the immunization gap
- d)Vaccines Work
- e)Protected Together
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
April 24-30 has been observed as World Immunization week. What is the theme for the year 2020?
a)
Vaccines to save you
b)
Vaccines Work for All
c)
Close the immunization gap
d)
Vaccines Work
e)
Protected Together
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Kaavya Sarkar answered |
World Immunization Week is a global public health campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases around the world. Theme for the year 2020: Vaccines Work for All. The World Immunization week celebrates “Vaccine Heroes” worldwide ranging from parents and community members to health workers and innovators who help to ensure that we are protected via the power of vaccines. The last week of April (24 to 30) every year is observed as World Immunisation Week in order to promote the use of vaccines for the ‘protection of people’ of all age-groups against disease.
Name the Ministry which advised the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to facilitate implementation of Supreme Court order on Limited registration of BS-IV vehicles.- a)Ministry of Heavy Industries
- b)Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- c)Ministry of Home Affairs
- d)Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- e)Ministry of Commerce
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Name the Ministry which advised the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to facilitate implementation of Supreme Court order on Limited registration of BS-IV vehicles.
a)
Ministry of Heavy Industries
b)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
c)
Ministry of Home Affairs
d)
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
e)
Ministry of Commerce
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Ankita Sengupta answered |
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has advised National Informatics Centre (NIC) to assist the States /UTs in limited registration of BS-IV vehicles all over India except Delhi/National Capital Region (NCR) on the lines with Supreme Court order dated 27.3.2020. On March 27, 2020, Supreme Court instructed automobile manufacturersto sell their 10% of unsold BS-IV vehicles within 10 days after the end of the lockdown period (April 14), but not in Delhi-NCR. The verdict has been passed by a bench of Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta.
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)Mahendra Nath Pandey
- e)Narendra Singh Tomar
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
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)
Mahendra Nath Pandey
e)
Narendra Singh Tomar
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Manasa Datta answered |
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.
The Federal Bank has acquired additional stake of 4% (26% to 30%) in equity capital of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Company. Where is the Headquarters of Federal Bank located?- a)Aluva, Kerala
- b)Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- c)Bengaluru, Karnataka
- d)Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- e)Hyderabad, Telangana
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Federal Bank has acquired additional stake of 4% (26% to 30%) in equity capital of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Company. Where is the Headquarters of Federal Bank located?
a)
Aluva, Kerala
b)
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
c)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
d)
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
e)
Hyderabad, Telangana
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Deepika Gupta answered |
The Federal Bank’s board has approved its purchase to acquire an additional stake of up to 4% in the equity capital of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Company Limited (IFLIC) from Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Bank, increasing the total shareholding in the life insurance joint venture to 30% from 26%. Federal Bank Headquarters– Aluva, Kerala.
With which country India has completed 70-year diplomatic relations recently?- a)Nepal
- b)Pakistan
- c)Bangladesh
- d)China
- e)Burma
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
With which country India has completed 70-year diplomatic relations recently?
a)
Nepal
b)
Pakistan
c)
Bangladesh
d)
China
e)
Burma
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Charvi Sen answered |
India and China have marked 70 years of diplomatic relations, both countries exchanged warm words of greetings and spoke of the partnership between the world’s two most populous nations. India became the first non-Communist country in Asia to establish diplomatic ties with China on April 1,1950.
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
- e)Smriti Irani
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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
e)
Smriti Irani
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Bijoy Kumar answered |
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.
What is the name of the high-pressure ventilator which was developed by US space agency NASA to fight covid-19?- a)VIRAL
- b)INFECT
- c)FIGHT
- d)VITAL
- e)EMERGE
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the name of the high-pressure ventilator which was developed by US space agency NASA to fight covid-19?
a)
VIRAL
b)
INFECT
c)
FIGHT
d)
VITAL
e)
EMERGE
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Keerthana Kulkarni answered |
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) engineers developed a new, easy-to-build high-pressure ventilator named VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally) specifically to treat COVID-19 patients.
The theme for International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2020 is ‘Mathematics is Everywhere’. When was IDM celebrated annually (1st instance started in 2020)?- a)June 28
- b)March 14
- c)August 28
- d)March 30
- e)April 17
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The theme for International Day of Mathematics (IDM) 2020 is ‘Mathematics is Everywhere’. When was IDM celebrated annually (1st instance started in 2020)?
a)
June 28
b)
March 14
c)
August 28
d)
March 30
e)
April 17
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Akanksha Ahuja answered |
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) was celebrated for the first time on March 14, 2020 globally. On this day all countries will be invited to participate through activities for both students and the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces. The day was proclaimed by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on the 40th session of the General Conference, November 26, 2019. Theme for the year 2020: Mathematics is Everywhere.
Which Indian organisation has given its approval to Diagnostic machines used to test drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) for conducting Covid-19 tests?- a)All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
- b)Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- c)Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- d)Medical Council of India (MCI)
- e)International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which Indian organisation has given its approval to Diagnostic machines used to test drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) for conducting Covid-19 tests?
a)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
b)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
c)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
d)
Medical Council of India (MCI)
e)
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
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Sanchita Bose answered |
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given its approval to Diagnostic machines used to test drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) for conducting Covid-19 tests. In this regard, Truenat beta CoV test on Truelab workstation will be used for screening test of COVID-19.Currently India is using real time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing approved by United States and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What is the amount released by Home minister Amit shah to all states under State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRMF) for 2020-21?- a)8,963 crores
- b)12,421 crores
- c)10,230 crores
- d)15,851 crores
- e)11,092 crores
Correct answer is option 'E'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the amount released by Home minister Amit shah to all states under State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRMF) for 2020-21?
a)
8,963 crores
b)
12,421 crores
c)
10,230 crores
d)
15,851 crores
e)
11,092 crores
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Akash Majumdar answered |
The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah has approved the release of Rs 11,092 crores to all States under the State Disaster Risk Management Fund (SDRMF) for 2020-21 after the Chief Ministers raised the issue of lack of funds in the state during a meeting through video conferencing with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
How many people working in informal sector in India have risk of falling into poverty as per International Labour Organization (ILO) report?- a)150 million
- b)100 million
- c)400 million
- d)250 million
- e)300 million
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
How many people working in informal sector in India have risk of falling into poverty as per International Labour Organization (ILO) report?
a)
150 million
b)
100 million
c)
400 million
d)
250 million
e)
300 million
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Anjali Rane answered |
International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled ‘ILO Monitor 2nd edition: COVID-19 and the world of work- Updated estimates and analysis’ which has also stated that about 400 million people (almost 90%) working in the informal economy in India are at risk of falling deeper into poverty due to the coronavirus crisis.
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