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4751.	which yojna will use drones in mapping of properties in villages and will make it easier for villagers to avail loans from banks?
A.	Swabhiman Yojana
B.	Swami Yojana
C.	Sarvjan Yojana
D.	Swamitva Yojana
Answer» E.

Discussion

4752.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which of the following portal on 24 April 2020 at the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day?
A.	E-Village Swadesh portal
B.	E-Gram Swadesh portal
C.	E-Village Swaraj portal
D.	E-Gram Swaraj portal
Answer» E.

Discussion

4753.	The home ministry has set up how many more inter-ministerial central teams (IMCTs) for making an on-spot assessment of Covid-19?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
Answer» D. 5

Discussion

4754.	Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' felicitated the team of scientists from which of the following institute who are involved in the development of COVID-19 probe free Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Diagnostic Kit?
A.	IIT-Patna
B.	THSTI-Faridabad
C.	INST-Mohali
D.	IIT-Delhi
Answer» E.

Discussion

4755.	Which institutes along with a few other institutions is currently developing digital and molecular surveillance of the spread of novel coronavirus to understand the biology, epidemiology and disease impact?
A.	CCMB and IGIB
B.	CCMB and IIT
C.	THSTI and IGIB
D.	CCMB and INST
Answer» B. CCMB and IIT

Discussion

4756.	Which institute has developed Chitra Magna, an innovative RNA extraction kit, innovative technology for isolating RNA from swabs for COVID-19 tests?
A.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
C.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad
D.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
Answer» B. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Discussion

4757.	How many farmers and traders registered on 'Kisan Rath' mobile app, just within one week of its launch?
A.	2.5 lakh
B.	1.5 lakh
C.	3.5 lakh
D.	2.0 lakh
Answer» C. 3.5 lakh

Discussion

4758.	Union Minister of Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched which of the following campaign on social media on 23 April on the occasion of World Book Day?
A.	#MyBookMyLifecampaign
B.	#MyBookMyGurucampaign
C.	#MyBookMyFriendcampaign
D.	#MyBookMylovecampaign
Answer» D. #MyBookMylovecampaign

Discussion

4759.	Which institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) found that SN 2010kd, a super-luminous supernova stands out with the amount of mass and Nickel ejected during explosion?
A.	Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences
B.	Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences
C.	Agharkar Research Institute
D.	Bhaskaracharya Pratishthana
Answer» C. Agharkar Research Institute

Discussion

4760.	Which institute develops foot-operated wash basins, to be installed in Mumbai's Dharavi?
A.	CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, New Delhi
B.	CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar
C.	CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani
D.	CSIR- Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai
Answer» C. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani

Discussion

4761.	Which organisation has initiated a study to engineer virucidal coatings to prevent the COVID-19 Transmission?
A.	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
B.	Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad
C.	National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
D.	Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibers
Answer» C. National Institute of Biomedical Genomics

Discussion

4762.	Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' released the alternative academic calendars at the upper primary stage (Classes VI to VIII) on 23 April. The calenders were developed by which organisation?
A.	NCERT
B.	CBSE
C.	ICSE
D.	AICTE
Answer» B. CBSE

Discussion

4763.	Which company launched its generic version of cancer drug Dasatinib in India?
A.	Cipla
B.	Shilpa Medicare
C.	Sun Pharmaceutical
D.	Divi's Laboratories
Answer» C. Sun Pharmaceutical

Discussion

4764.	The Union Cabinet led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved significant investments of how much rupees for 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package'?
A.	Rs.25,000 crore
B.	Rs.15,000 crore
C.	Rs.50,000 crore
D.	Rs.10,000 crore
Answer» C. Rs.50,000 crore

Discussion

4765.	Which institute has taken initiative to manufacture nutrient-rich foods for COVID-19 patients at a time when the need for healthy and immunity-boosting foods is indispensable?
A.	National Dairy Research Institute
B.	Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology
C.	International Food Policy Research Institute
D.	National Institute of Food Technology
Answer» C. International Food Policy Research Institute

Discussion

4766.	Government has delayed the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for Government Employees and Pensioners till which of the following dates?
A.	June 1, 2021
B.	March 1, 2021
C.	April 1, 2021
D.	July 1, 2021
Answer» E.

Discussion

4767.	Which organisation developed ten varieties of Anthurium, a flower with high market value, by cross-pollination which removes harmful airborne chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens?
A.	National Innovation Foundation-India
B.	ICMR
C.	Indian Institute of Technology
D.	National Institute of Technology
Answer» B. ICMR

Discussion

4768.	What is the Dun & Bradstreet Composite Business Optimism Index for Q2 2020 (April-June)?
A.	49.40%
B.	59.40%
C.	69.40%
D.	79.40%
Answer» B. 59.40%

Discussion

4769.	Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a Mobile Virology Research and Diagnostics Laboratory (MVRDL) via video conference on 23 April.The laboratory was developed by which organisation?
A.	DRDO
B.	ICMR
C.	ISRO
D.	EPFO
Answer» B. ICMR

Discussion

4770.	Which institute has developed a microreactor that can produce large quantities of uniform size of nanoparticles?
A.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute
B.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
C.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
D.	Agharkar Research Institute
Answer» E.

Discussion

4771.	An ordinance proposing new amendments to the Epidemic Disease Act, 1987 has been approved by the Union Cabinet on April 22, 2020.It includes the imprisonment of guilty for how much time?
A.	From 6 months to 7 years
B.	From 6 months to 4 years
C.	From 6 months to 6 years
D.	From 6 months to 3 years
Answer» B. From 6 months to 4 years

Discussion

4772.	Uttar Pradesh government ordered complete sealing of the Delhi-Noida border till further orders as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection in which of the following district?
A.	Meerut district
B.	Bagpat district
C.	Gautam Budhha Nagar district
D.	Chandauli district
Answer» D. Chandauli district

Discussion

4773.	Technology Information, Forecasting, and Assessment Council (TIFAC), an autonomous Government of India prepared a white paper to strategize revival of post-COVID 19 Indian economy. TIFAC comes under which of the following Ministry?
A.	Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
B.	Ministry of Communications
C.	Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
D.	Department of Science and Technology
Answer» E.

Discussion

4774.	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) planned to implement which drug against COVID-19?
A.	Sepsivac
B.	Pesivac
C.	Cytosivac
D.	Sepsocyto
Answer» B. Pesivac

Discussion

4775.	Which organisation started providing 10,000 water bottles per day to Delhi Police personnel out on the streets in the fight against COVID-19?
A.	SBI
B.	Indian Railways
C.	Coal India
D.	India Post
Answer» C. Coal India

Discussion

4776.	Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory to print and electronic media by calling on journalists covering Corona virus-related incidents to take precautions. Who is current Minister of Information and Broadcasting?
A.	D.V. Sadananda Gowda
B.	Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
C.	Thaawar Chand Gehlot
D.	Prakash Javadekar
Answer» E.

Discussion

4777.	Indian herpetologists have discovered a new species of viper family- Trimeresurus Salazar in Pakke Tiger Reserve. Pakke Tiger Reserve is in which state?
A.	Manipur
B.	Himachal Pradesh
C.	Andhra Pradesh
D.	Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» E.

Discussion

4778.	The government is now working towards procuring thousands of wristbands that will be integrated with which app to help medical personnel and authorities keep track of the movement of patients in hospitals?
A.	MyGov app
B.	Arogya Setu
C.	Google Maps
D.	Facebook
Answer» C. Google Maps

Discussion

4779.	National Highways Authority of India's centralized call number 1033 enabled to answer calls and help drivers/cleaners. What is the motto of NHAI?
A.	Buildin the Lifeline
B.	We build Nation
C.	Not just Roads, building a Nation
D.	Roads-Lifeline of a Nation
Answer» D. Roads-Lifeline of a Nation

Discussion

4780.	Fitch Solutions cuts India's economic growth forecast for 2020-21 to how much percent?
A.	1.5%
B.	1.8 %
C.	2.1%
D.	2.8%
Answer» C. 2.1%

Discussion

4781.	RBI announces extension of Ways & Means Advances limit from Rs 1.2 lakh crore to how much for the remaining part of first half of the financial year 2020-21?
A.	Rs 1.5 lakh crore
B.	Rs 1.8 lakh crore
C.	Rs 2.5 lakh crore
D.	Rs 2 lakh crore
Answer» E.

Discussion

4782.	Which city uses Vehicle tracking applications and GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled smartwatches for waste collection drivers in its fight against COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	Chandigarh
B.	Delhi
C.	Amritsar
D.	Bhopal
Answer» B. Delhi

Discussion

4783.	Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed the Daporijo bridge over which river?
A.	Dihing River
B.	Dibang River
C.	Subansiri river
D.	Lohit River
Answer» D. Lohit River

Discussion

4784.	What is the name of mobile application which aims to effectively track home-quarantines citizens and ensure they are actually staying in the home developed by Pune Municipal Corporation under Smart Cities Mission (SCM)?
A.	Savdhan
B.	Saiyam
C.	Saksham
D.	Satark
Answer» C. Saksham

Discussion

4785.	Which institute has discovered hundreds of Lithium (Li)-rich giant stars which proves Li is being produced in the stars and accounts for its abundance in the interstellar medium?
A.	NASA
B.	Indian Institute of Astrophysics
C.	ISRO
D.	Roscosmos
Answer» C. ISRO

Discussion

4786.	Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan participated in the video conference of the Health Ministers of G20 countries. When was G20 group Founded?
A.	1998
B.	1999
C.	1997
D.	2000
Answer» C. 1997

Discussion

4787.	Govt says supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce companies to remain prohibited during lockdown. The second phase of lockdown will be lifted on which date?
A.	1 May
B.	2 May
C.	3 May
D.	6 May
Answer» D. 6 May

Discussion

4788.	A new study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) report stated that India's renewable energy subsidies fell by how much percent between 2016-17 and 2018-19?
A.	50%
B.	40%
C.	35%
D.	15%
Answer» D. 15%

Discussion

4789.	Which institute has developed 'bug sniffer,' a sensitive and low-cost sensor to rapidly detect bacteria?
A.	Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune
B.	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi
C.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
D.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
Answer» B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi

Discussion

4790.	Which institute has developed a magnetic Random Access Memory (RAM) which is faster, more energy-efficient and capable of storing more information in a smaller volume than existing data storage technologies?
A.	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi
B.	The Indian Institute of Science
C.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
D.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
Answer» B. The Indian Institute of Science

Discussion

4791.	Which institute has developed an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills that can help develop environmentally friendly renewable energy conversion and storage technologies?
A.	The Indian Institute of Science
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
C.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad
D.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
Answer» E.

Discussion

4792.	Which institute has developed a new Artificial Neural Networks based global Ionospheric Model (ANNIM), a global model to predict the ionospheric electron density with larger data coverage?
A.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
B.	The Indian Institute of Science
C.	Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai
D.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
Answer» D. Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali

Discussion

4793.	The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched a dashboard link on its website on to provides a list and details of Dhabas and Truck repair shops available across the country by various organizations like the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), States. When was NHAI founded?
A.	1978
B.	1968
C.	1998
D.	1988
Answer» E.

Discussion

4794.	India's GDP growth may slide to how much percent in 2019-20 according to SBI Ecowrap report?
A.	4.1%
B.	1.1%
C.	3.1%
D.	2.1%
Answer» C. 3.1%

Discussion

4795.	What is current mortality rate of COVID-19 in India?
A.	3.3%
B.	9.3%
C.	6.3%
D.	1.3%
Answer» B. 9.3%

Discussion

4796.	Department of Posts planned to extend the payment of compensation of how much rupees to all postal employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks employees to the corona disease?
A.	10 lakh rupees
B.	20 lakh rupees
C.	30 lakh rupees
D.	40 lakh rupees
Answer» B. 20 lakh rupees

Discussion

4797.	Central Government and the Government of Maharashtra have adequate food security for the poor people in the state. Who is CM of Maharashtra?
A.	Uddhav Thackeray
B.	Prithviraj Chavan
C.	Vilasrao Deshmukh
D.	Devendra Fadnavis
Answer» B. Prithviraj Chavan

Discussion

4798.	Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment requested various State/UT Governments to designate a nodal officer to coordinate with Control Rooms set up by the Union Government. Who is Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment?
A.	Dr. Jitendra Singh
B.	Santosh Kumar Gangwar
C.	Shri Raj Kumar Singh
D.	Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer» C. Shri Raj Kumar Singh

Discussion

4799.	Ministry of Power issued a draft proposal for amendment of Electricity Act, 2003 in the form of the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for comments/suggestions from Stakeholders on 17th April 2020. Who is current Minister of Power?
A.	Dr. Jitendra Singh
B.	Santosh Kumar Gangwar
C.	Shri Raj Kumar Singh
D.	Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer» D. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri

Discussion

4800.	Indian Premier League is delayed by how much time due to COVID-19?
A.	3 Months
B.	Suspended indefinitely
C.	1 Months
D.	2 Months
Answer» C. 1 Months

Discussion

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which yojna will use drones in mapping of properties in villages and will make it easier for villagers to avail loans from banks?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which of the following portal on 24 April 2020 at the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day?

The home ministry has set up how many more inter-ministerial central teams (IMCTs) for making an on-spot assessment of Covid-19?

Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' felicitated the team of scientists from which of the following institute who are involved in the development of COVID-19 probe free Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Diagnostic Kit?

Which institutes along with a few other institutions is currently developing digital and molecular surveillance of the spread of novel coronavirus to understand the biology, epidemiology and disease impact?

Which institute has developed Chitra Magna, an innovative RNA extraction kit, innovative technology for isolating RNA from swabs for COVID-19 tests?

How many farmers and traders registered on 'Kisan Rath' mobile app, just within one week of its launch?

Union Minister of Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched which of the following campaign on social media on 23 April on the occasion of World Book Day?

Which institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) found that SN 2010kd, a super-luminous supernova stands out with the amount of mass and Nickel ejected during explosion?

Which institute develops foot-operated wash basins, to be installed in Mumbai's Dharavi?

Which organisation has initiated a study to engineer virucidal coatings to prevent the COVID-19 Transmission?

Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' released the alternative academic calendars at the upper primary stage (Classes VI to VIII) on 23 April. The calenders were developed by which organisation?

Which company launched its generic version of cancer drug Dasatinib in India?

The Union Cabinet led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved significant investments of how much rupees for 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package'?

Which institute has taken initiative to manufacture nutrient-rich foods for COVID-19 patients at a time when the need for healthy and immunity-boosting foods is indispensable?

Government has delayed the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for Government Employees and Pensioners till which of the following dates?

Which organisation developed ten varieties of Anthurium, a flower with high market value, by cross-pollination which removes harmful airborne chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens?

What is the Dun & Bradstreet Composite Business Optimism Index for Q2 2020 (April-June)?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a Mobile Virology Research and Diagnostics Laboratory (MVRDL) via video conference on 23 April.The laboratory was developed by which organisation?

Which institute has developed a microreactor that can produce large quantities of uniform size of nanoparticles?

An ordinance proposing new amendments to the Epidemic Disease Act, 1987 has been approved by the Union Cabinet on April 22, 2020.It includes the imprisonment of guilty for how much time?

Uttar Pradesh government ordered complete sealing of the Delhi-Noida border till further orders as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection in which of the following district?

Technology Information, Forecasting, and Assessment Council (TIFAC), an autonomous Government of India prepared a white paper to strategize revival of post-COVID 19 Indian economy. TIFAC comes under which of the following Ministry?

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) planned to implement which drug against COVID-19?

Which organisation started providing 10,000 water bottles per day to Delhi Police personnel out on the streets in the fight against COVID-19?

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory to print and electronic media by calling on journalists covering Corona virus-related incidents to take precautions. Who is current Minister of Information and Broadcasting?

Indian herpetologists have discovered a new species of viper family- Trimeresurus Salazar in Pakke Tiger Reserve. Pakke Tiger Reserve is in which state?

The government is now working towards procuring thousands of wristbands that will be integrated with which app to help medical personnel and authorities keep track of the movement of patients in hospitals?

National Highways Authority of India's centralized call number 1033 enabled to answer calls and help drivers/cleaners. What is the motto of NHAI?

Fitch Solutions cuts India's economic growth forecast for 2020-21 to how much percent?

RBI announces extension of Ways & Means Advances limit from Rs 1.2 lakh crore to how much for the remaining part of first half of the financial year 2020-21?

Which city uses Vehicle tracking applications and GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled smartwatches for waste collection drivers in its fight against COVID-19 pandemic?

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) constructed the Daporijo bridge over which river?

What is the name of mobile application which aims to effectively track home-quarantines citizens and ensure they are actually staying in the home developed by Pune Municipal Corporation under Smart Cities Mission (SCM)?

Which institute has discovered hundreds of Lithium (Li)-rich giant stars which proves Li is being produced in the stars and accounts for its abundance in the interstellar medium?

Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan participated in the video conference of the Health Ministers of G20 countries. When was G20 group Founded?

Govt says supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce companies to remain prohibited during lockdown. The second phase of lockdown will be lifted on which date?

A new study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) report stated that India's renewable energy subsidies fell by how much percent between 2016-17 and 2018-19?

Which institute has developed 'bug sniffer,' a sensitive and low-cost sensor to rapidly detect bacteria?

Which institute has developed a magnetic Random Access Memory (RAM) which is faster, more energy-efficient and capable of storing more information in a smaller volume than existing data storage technologies?

Which institute has developed an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills that can help develop environmentally friendly renewable energy conversion and storage technologies?

Which institute has developed a new Artificial Neural Networks based global Ionospheric Model (ANNIM), a global model to predict the ionospheric electron density with larger data coverage?

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways launched a dashboard link on its website on to provides a list and details of Dhabas and Truck repair shops available across the country by various organizations like the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), States. When was NHAI founded?

India's GDP growth may slide to how much percent in 2019-20 according to SBI Ecowrap report?

What is current mortality rate of COVID-19 in India?

Department of Posts planned to extend the payment of compensation of how much rupees to all postal employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks employees to the corona disease?

Central Government and the Government of Maharashtra have adequate food security for the poor people in the state. Who is CM of Maharashtra?

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment requested various State/UT Governments to designate a nodal officer to coordinate with Control Rooms set up by the Union Government. Who is Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment?

Ministry of Power issued a draft proposal for amendment of Electricity Act, 2003 in the form of the draft Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for comments/suggestions from Stakeholders on 17th April 2020. Who is current Minister of Power?

Indian Premier League is delayed by how much time due to COVID-19?