1. | On April 5, 2020, the Government of India constituted an empowered group that will coordinate with NGOs, private sector and international organizations for COVID-19 related response activities. Who is chairman of this group? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: On April 5, 2020, the Government of India constituted an empowered group under the chairmanship of NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. The group will coordinate with NGOs, private sector and international organizations for COVID-19 related response activities. |
2. | Which of the following body develops face protection mask for health care professionals handling COVID-19 patients? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: DRDO's RCI (Research Centre IMARAT, Hyderabad) and TBRL (Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh) develop face protection mask for health care professionals handling COVID-19 patients. |
3. | India is seeking as much as $6 billion of loans from multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Where is the headquarters of ADB? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: India is seeking as much as $6 billion of loans from multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank to bolster its efforts to fight the coronavirus outbreak.The Asian Development Bank was conceived in the early 1960s as a financial institution that would be Asian in character and foster economic growth and cooperation in one of the poorest regions in the world.Headquartered - Manila, Philippines. |
4. | Which state's CM has been conferred with the 'Hero to Animals Award' by animal rights body PETA ? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik conferred with the 'Hero to Animals Award' by animal rights body PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India |
5. | The Olympic Council of Asia announced that the third Asian Youth Games is to be held in which of the following country in November 2021? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Olympic Council of Asia announced that the third Asian Youth Games is to be held in China in November 2021. Around 18 Olympic games such as rock climbing, athletics, gymnastics, aquatics, boat racing are to be included. |
6. | What is the name of low-cost energy efficient ventilator made by the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: JEEVAN, is a low-cost energy efficient ventilator made by the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala. The cost of the machine is fraction of what the original designs cost. |
7. | When was the Army Medical Corps Raising Day was celebrated ? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: On April 3, 2020, the Army Medical Corps Raising Day was celebrated under the motto Motto: "Survey Santu Nirmaya" The meaning of "Survey Santu Nirmaya" The meaning of "Survey Santu Nirmaya" is "Let all the humans be free from disabilities and diseases". |
8. | World Health Day is celebrated on which of the following days? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Every year, April 7 is marked as the World Health Day. The day is marked to celebrate the work of midwives and nurses for their role in keeping the world safety and healthy. |