| 9. | Which state government has imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Delhi state government imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor. As per the announcement, 70% of the maximum retail price (MRP) will be charged for all categories of liquor that will be sold in the city with effect from 5 May. The fee was approved by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. Also, a notification was later issued by the Delhi government's finance department. |
| 10. | According to Google, it had blocked and removed how many 'bad advertisements' globally in 2019? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Google said it had blocked and removed 2.7 billion 'bad advertisements' globally in 2019, and suspended nearly one million advertiser accounts for policy violations as part of its efforts to protect users from misleading ads. |
| 11. | Which of the following state governments has launched a Whatsapp number, which people can use to launch complaints regarding corruption? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Tripura state government has launched a Whatsapp number, which people can use to launch complaints regarding corruption. Tripura's Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has promised to take the necessary actions within 24 hours itself. |
| 12. | Government suspends all visas, bars travel by OCI card holders. What is full form of O in OCI? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Government suspends all visas, bars travel by OCI card holders. The government has suspended all the existing visas, except for a few exceptions, granted to foreign nationals till international air travel remains suspended to and from India due to coronavirus pandemic. The Home Ministry has also barred travel by Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders till international travel remains suspended. |
| 13. | International Firefighters Day is observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: International Firefighters Day is observed on 4 May. The day aims to remember those firefighters who have died while serving the community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of all. |
| 14. | Which of the following institutes launched a WhatsApp chatbot that has been built to curb spread of misinformation, particularly during COVID-19 pandemic? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Poynter Institute's International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) launched a WhatsApp chatbot that has been built to curb spread of misinformation, particularly during COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 15. | Who assumed command of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC)on 1 May 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Lieutenant General Raj Shukla assumed command of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) on 1 May 2020. |
| 16. | The Indian Navy has launched which operation as a part of the nation's efforts to bring back Indian citizens from abroad? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The Indian Navy has launched 'Samudra Setu' operation as a part of the nation's efforts to bring back Indian citizens from abroad. The operation's name means 'sea bridge'. Under the operation, INS Jalashwa and Magar have departed for the port of Male in the Maldives to begin the evacuation of Indian citizens. |
