1. | Which state has launched PRAGYAAM, a Mobile application? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Jharkhand state government has launched PRAGYAAM, a Mobile application. The app was launched by the State Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The app aims to issue e-passes to everyone associated with the delivery of essential services during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. |
2. | What amount will be infused by Reserve Bank of India into the banking system? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declared an infusion of Rs 3.74 lakh crore into the banking system through three measures viz. targeted long-term repo operation (TLTRO), Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and marginal standing facility (MSF). The decision has been taken to tackle financial system stress raised due to the COVID-19 outbreak. |
3. | What amount will be provided to 8 States affected by floods, landslides, cyclones 'Bulbul' & drought during 2019? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The High-Level Committee (HLC) under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved Rs 5,751.27 crores as additional Central assistance under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 8 States affected by floods, landslides, cyclones 'Bulbul' & drought during 2019. |
4. | Which country is to provide an financial assistance of USD 174 million financial assistance to 64 most at-risk countries as support for combating the coronavirus pandemic? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The United States of America (USA) will provide an additional USD 174 million financial assistance to 64 most at-risk countries which include USD 2.9 million to India as support for combating the coronavirus pandemic. In February 2020, the USA provided 100 million aid for the same purpose. |
5. | Which state police has Launched cop-citizen mobile app to take permission for venturing out during coronavirus lockdown? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Rajasthan police launches RajCop citizen mobile app for people to take permission for venturing out during coronavirus lockdown |
6. | How much insurance cover will be provided to the health workers under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The Central Government approved the launch of insurance scheme for health workers, who are fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package. Under the scheme, GoI is to provide insurance, to a person who meets with an accident that covers Rs.50 lakhs for 90 days to a total of around 22.12 lakh public healthcare providers including community health workers who are under the contact and care of COVID-19 patients. |
7. | Which organization has launched a policy tracker to track the policies of the governments to share knowledge about COVID-19? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a policy tracker to track the policies of the governments so as to share knowledge about COVID-19 which helps to tackle the crisis. |
8. | Which Indian shot putter has been suspended for 4- years for failing an out-of-competition dope test? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of international Athletics's governing body -World Athletics's (formerly known as International Association of Athletics Federations-IAAF), has suspended Indian shot putter Navin Chikara (23) for 4- years for failing an out-of-competition dope test in 2018. |