| 9. | What was the theme of World Intellectual Property Day observed on April 26? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: World Intellectual Property Day observed on April 26. Theme of World Intellectual Property Day was 'Innovate for a Green Future'. |
| 10. | India's holding of US government securities at record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February. What is India's Position in holding of US government securities in world? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: India's holding of US government securities at record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February. India 13th in the world in holding of US government securities. Japan is 1st in the list. |
| 11. | Which country's Navy successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on 25 April? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on 25 April. The missile test was witnessed by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. |
| 12. | The World Veterinary Day was observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The World Veterinary Day was observed on 25 April 2020. The day is observed on the last Saturday of April of every year. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. |
| 13. | Who has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Ajay Tirkey has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development. |
| 14. | Bijay Mishra dies aged 83 in Bhubaneswar. He belongs to which profession? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Odia dramatist, lyricist and screenwriter Bijay Mishra dies aged 83 in Bhubaneswar. He was winner of Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. |
| 15. | Blocking burial or cremation of victims of notified disease to attract jail term up to 3-years in which of the following states? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Blocking burial or cremation of victims of notified disease to attract jail term up to 3-years in Tamil Nadu. |
| 16. | Which institute developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, researchers have developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons. The products will help to alleviate the dry cough symptom generally associated with the coronavirus infection. |
