1. | Which of the following state governments unveiled the Ayush Kavach app that will provide health-related tips and information about ayurvedic medicines amid the COVID-19 pandemic? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Uttar Pradesh state government unveiled the Ayush Kavach app that will provide health-related tips and information about ayurvedic medicines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The app was launched by the UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 5 May. |
2. | Govt announces to operate how many flights to repatriate stranded Indians abroad from May 7 to May 13? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Govt announces to operate 64 flights to repatriate stranded Indians abroad from May 7 to 13. |
3. | Who has been nominated as a director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Government of India has nominated Secretary of Economic Affairs Department Ministry of Finance Tarun Bajaj as a director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The nomination of Bajaj is effective from 5 May 2020. |
4. | Who has been awarded a commemorative war medal to mark the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany by Russian President Vladimir Putin? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Kim Jong Un a commemorative war medal to mark the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. The medal was awarded to recognize the North Korean leader's role in preserving the memory of Soviet soldiers who died on North Korean territory. |
5. | Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has announced a relief package of how much Rs. for farmers, construction workers, weavers, flower-growers, auto drivers and cab drivers, who have been in distress due to COVID-19 lockdown? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has announced a relief package worth Rs 1610 crore for farmers, construction workers, weavers, flower-growers, auto drivers and cab drivers, who have been in distress due to COVID-19 lockdown. During the lockdown, the flower growers had to destroy all their flowers due to lack of demand. |
6. | NITI Aayog and which company launch 'Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan' campaign focussed on ensuring wellbeing of senior citizens? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: NITI Aayog, Piramal Foundation launch 'Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan' campaign focussed on ensuring wellbeing of senior citizens. |
7. | TATA Sons signed an MoU with which of the following organisations for licensing of KNOWHOW for FNCAS9 Editor Linked Uniform Detection Assay (FELUDA) for rapid diagnosis of COVID-19? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) and TATA Sons signed an MoU for licensing of KNOWHOW for FNCAS9 Editor Linked Uniform Detection Assay (FELUDA) for rapid diagnosis of COVID-19. |
8. | DGCA launches which portal to fast-track approval to COVID-19 related drone operations? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: DGCA launches GARUD (Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones) portal to fast-track approval to COVID-19 related drone operations. |