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| 17. | According to Union Health Minister Harsha Vardhan how many vulnerable and poor citizens are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat)? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: On April 5, 2020, Union Health Minister Harsha Vardhan announced that over 50 crore vulnerable and poor citizens are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat). Under Ayushman Bharat, the testing for the poor and vulnerable, (that is the citizens eligible to claim b |
| 18. | Which state government recently launched "Mo Prativa" programme in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Funds)? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Odisha Government recently launched "Mo Prativa" programme in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Funds). The programme has been launched for the children to participate in online competitions such as writing slogans, drawings, short story writing, paintings, etc. Under this programme, children have to upload their works and they will receive certificate every week. |
| 19. | IIT Hyderabad incubated startup Aerobiosys Innovations develops low-cost ventilator. What is the name of Ventilator? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: IIT Hyderabad incubated startup Aerobiosys Innovations develops low-cost ventilator 'Jeevan Lite' |
| 20. | The Indian Council of Medical Research approved the use of which of the following machines for conducting COVID-19 tests? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: On April 4, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research approved the use of Tuberculosis machine for conducting COVID-19 tests. Currently India is using the RT-PCR (Real time-Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing recommended by the US and approved by FDA. Along with this, the ICMR has recommended the use of Truenat test. The Truenat test is currently used to detect drug-resistant TB. |