1. | The Life Insurance council announced that the "Force Majeure" clause will apply to COVID-19 deaths. Where is the headquaters of LIC? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: On April 6, 2020, the Life Insurance council announced that the "Force Majeure" clause will apply to COVID-19 deaths. Force Majeure clause was introduced for unforeseen circumstances. This includes natural disasters, accidents, epidemics, pandemics. Headquarters of LIC is in Mumbai, India |
2. | Bullet Prakash passed away suddenly on April 6, 2020. He was 44. He belongs to which of the following profession? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Popular Kannada actor Bullet Prakash passed away suddenly on April 6, 2020. He was 44. The comedy star was known for his performances in movies like Aithalakkadi and Aryan. |
3. | On April 3, 2020, the Army Medical Corps Raising Day was celebrated. What is their Motto? |
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Answer: Option B 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" is "Let all the humans be free from disabilities and diseases". |
4. | Which one of the following Pune-based Centre has developed a low-cost indigenous prototype of polymer swab? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: A scientist from the Pune-based Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) has developed a low-cost indigenous prototype of polymer swab. It can be used to collect the samples for coronavirus testing. If the product gets approved for production, the country will not need to depend on imported swabs. |
5. | Every year, April 7 is marked as the World Health Day. What is theme for this year? |
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Answer: Option C 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. |
6. | From which country the first case of a tiger tested positive of COVID-19 has been reported? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: On April 6, 2020, the Central Zoo Authority of the United States asked all the zoos to stay on high alert after a tiger tested positive of COVID-19. This is the first time COVID-19 infections are reported on an animal. |
7. | International Day of Conscience is observed on which of the following days ? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: International Day of Conscience is observed on 5 April. The day aims to promote a culture of peace with love and conscience. The day reminds the people to self-reflect, follow their conscience, and do the right things. |
8. | The Central Government has asked the states to maintain the supply of medical oxygen smooth and hassle-free to fight COVID-19. What is the percentage of pure oxygen in medical oxygen? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Central Government has asked the states to maintain the supply of medical oxygen smooth and hassle-free. Medical Oxygen included in national list of essential medicines and also in the WHO list of essential medicines. Medical Oxygen is pure oxygen. It contains 99.5% of pure oxygen. Generally, the air we breathe contains 21% of oxygen. |