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1. 

Indian economy is to grow by how much percent in 2021-22 according to ADB's Asian Development Outlook report?

A. 6%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 5%

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Indian economy to contract by 4% in 2020-21, grow by 5% in 2021-22 according to ADB's Asian Development Outlook report.

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2. 

Which institute received permission to carry out Phase III randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled trial of efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antiviral drugs Umifenovir?

A. Employees' state Insurance Corporation
B. CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute
C. The Indian Council of Medical Research
D. All India Institute Of Medical Science

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow received permission to carry out Phase III randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled trial of efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antiviral drugs Umifenovir. The Phase III Clinical Trials will be carried out at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), and ERA's Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Lucknow.

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3. 

Who will launch Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20 June 2020 from Beldaur of Khagaria District of Bihar?

A. Raj Nath Singh
B. Narendra Modi
C. Nitin Jairam Gadkari
D. Amit Shah

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20 June 2020 from Beldaur of Khagaria District of Bihar. A curtain raiser Press Conference was held on the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 18 June.

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4. 

India was elected unopposed for an 8th term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for how many years starting January 2021?

A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 1 years

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India was elected unopposed for an 8th term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for two years (i.e.2021 & 2022) starting January 2021 by gaining 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly. Along with India, Mexico, Ireland, Kenya and Norway were also elected. India was the only candidate for the lone seat from the Asia-Pacific category.

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5. 

Who is the writer of the novel - A Burning?

A. Vikram Seth
B. Ravinder Singh
C. Megha Majumdar
D. Amish Tripathi

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Penguin Hamish Hamilton released the "A Burning", debut novel of Megha Majumdar. The 32-year-old New York's writer who was born and raised in Kolkata.

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6. 

Who was elected as the president of the 75th United Nations General Assembly?

A. Ahmet Davutoglu
B. Volkan Bozkir
C. Abdullah Gul
D. Omer Celik

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Volkan Bozkir(69) from Turkey was elected as the president of the 75th United Nations General Assembly. He is the 1st turkish to hold this post. He will hold the post for 1 year. Volkan Bozkir will succeed Tijjani Muhammad-Bande when the annual session opens on September 15, 2020.

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7. 

Who inaugurated and flagged off India's first Infectious disease diagnostic lab for COVID-19 testing in rural and inaccessible areas of India?

A. Nirmala Sitharaman
B. D.V. Sadananda Gowda
C. Nitin Jairam Gadkari
D. Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan inaugurated and flagged off India's first Infectious disease diagnostic lab (I-Lab) for COVID-19 testing in rural and inaccessible areas of India.

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8. 

Which state/UTs approved the Agriculture Production Department's proposal to change its nomenclature to "Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department"?

A. Punjab
B. Jammu & Kashmir
C. Haryana
D. Delhi

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Jammu & Kashmir Administration approved the Agriculture Production Department's proposal to change its nomenclature to "Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department" and announced new rules for appointments to various posts.

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