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4801.	Which institute developed Automatic Mist Based Sanitiser Dispensing Unit and UV Sanitisation Box & Hand-held UV device?
A.	ICMR
B.	DRDO
C.	ISRO
D.	IIT
Answer» C. ISRO

Discussion

4802.	CBDT informed the Income-tax refunds are obtained over eight lakh small businesses worth over five thousand 204 crore rupees issued in the last ten days.When was CBDT formed?
A.	1948
B.	1944
C.	1954
D.	1964
Answer» C. 1954

Discussion

4803.	Agriculture Ministry launched which Mobile App to facilitate transportation of food grains?
A.	Food Help
B.	Kisan Rath
C.	Kisan Help
D.	Food Rath
Answer» C. Kisan Help

Discussion

4804.	Which company announced the acquisition of the UK's most iconic sporting motorcycle Norton for £16 million, by acquiring certain assets of Norton Motorcycles?
A.	Tata Motors Limited
B.	Maruti Suzuki India Limited
C.	TVS Motor Company
D.	Ashok Leyland
Answer» D. Ashok Leyland

Discussion

4805.	Which institute has developed a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID-19 in 2 hours at a low cost?
A.	Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
C.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad
D.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum
Answer» E.

Discussion

4806.	Which institute has developed a compact solid-state sensor that can detect the heavy metal ions in water?
A.	Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
B.	Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Assam
C.	The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Bangaluru
D.	The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Answer» B. Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Assam

Discussion

4807.	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) shifted its testing facility from Defence Research Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior to which of the following institute?
A.	Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
B.	Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences, Delhi
C.	The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangaluru
D.	The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Answer» C. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangaluru

Discussion

4808.	Pusa Decontamination and Sanitizing Tunnel are developed by the Division of Agricultural Engineering, Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Where is Indian Agricultural Research Institute Situated?
A.	Bhopal
B.	New Delhi
C.	Amritsar
D.	Chandigarh
Answer» C. Amritsar

Discussion

4809.	Which institute is to develop plasmonic semiconductor nanomaterials for the removal of toxic organic compounds from water by harvesting solar light?
A.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad
B.	Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Assam
C.	The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Bangaluru
D.	The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Answer» C. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Bangaluru

Discussion

4810.	Which institute is currently developing an inactivated virus vaccine for COVID-19?
A.	Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
C.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad
D.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Answer» B. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Discussion

4811.	Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved how many Indian firms for antibody rapid testing kits for testing COVID-19?
A.	57
B.	47
C.	67
D.	27
Answer» D. 27

Discussion

4812.	The Union Home Ministry has issued an advisory stating that which of the following app is "not safe" for private persons and entities?
A.	FreeConference app
B.	Google Hangouts app
C.	Zoom videoconferencing app
D.	Skype app
Answer» D. Skype app

Discussion

4813.	The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced a training program on COVID-19 from 17 April 2020 for healthcare professionals from SAARC countries by the Central government's Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program. When was ITEC Programme was established?
A.	15 September 1974
B.	15 September 1954
C.	15 September 1964
D.	15 September 1984
Answer» D. 15 September 1984

Discussion

4814.	The Government of India decided to divide all districts across the country into how many categories considering number of COVID-19 cases?
A.	3
B.	4
C.	2
D.	5
Answer» B. 4

Discussion

4815.	Which application has become the world's fastest app to reach 50 million downloads in just 13 days?
A.	Ludo King
B.	Tiktok
C.	Aarogya Setu
D.	Zoom Vidoe call
Answer» D. Zoom Vidoe call

Discussion

4816.	The Government of India has announced which act a punishable offence under the strict Disaster Management Act in its revised guidelines for lockdown issued to contain COVID-19?
A.	Dancing in public
B.	Making Tiktok in public
C.	Fighting in public
D.	Spitting in public
Answer» E.

Discussion

4817.	India has received how many testing kits, including rapid antibody test kits, from two Chinese firms for better monitoring and surveillance?
A.	1 lakh
B.	5 lakh
C.	2 lakh
D.	3 lakh
Answer» C. 2 lakh

Discussion

4818.	State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) is to deliberate on model bid documents for the development and operation of underground mines.How much percent of India's domestic coal production comes from CIL?
A.	80%
B.	20%
C.	25%
D.	65%
Answer» B. 20%

Discussion

4819.	The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the "National Conference on Kharif crops 2020" through a video conference. Which of the following is not a Kharif crop?
A.	Bajra
B.	Barley
C.	Maize
D.	Cotton
Answer» C. Maize

Discussion

4820.	Which Donation platform launches 'India COVID Response Fund' (ICRF) with initial donations worth Rs 75 crore?
A.	GiveIndia
B.	Donatekart
C.	Crowdrise
D.	Donorschoose
Answer» B. Donatekart

Discussion

4821.	Fit India, the Government of India's flagship fitness movement, has launched the Fit India Active Day program in partnership with which of the following body?
A.	UGC
B.	CBSE
C.	Health Ministry
D.	Ayush Ministry
Answer» C. Health Ministry

Discussion

4822.	The Ministry of HRD has directed the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to initiate a unique method to ensure effective schooling to reach the unreached directly at doorstep. NIOS has initiated which platform of MHRD for various subjects from class 9th to 12th?
A.	SIKHO
B.	SWAYAM
C.	LEARN
D.	SAB PADHE
Answer» C. LEARN

Discussion

4823.	Government of India has initiated a dialogue with the exporters of Agri and Allied commodities due to the lockdown. The representatives of industries including food processing, spices, cashew nuts, and machine & equipment (M&E) sectors requested permission to open/operate at least what strenght?
A.	15-30%
B.	45-50%
C.	25-30%
D.	35-40%
Answer» D. 35-40%

Discussion

4824.	Which district administration has installed a helium balloon attached with two cameras for surveillance on lockdown violators?
A.	Surat
B.	Bhopal
C.	Vadodara
D.	Indore
Answer» D. Indore

Discussion

4825.	The Ministry of Tourism has launched which webinar series to provide information on the many destinations and details and expanse of the culture and heritage of our Incredible India?
A.	DeshDekhoApna
B.	DekhoApnaDesh
C.	DekhoHmaraDesh
D.	SeeyourCountry
Answer» C. DekhoHmaraDesh

Discussion

4826.	Government of India has decided to exempt Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for which of the following product?
A.	PPE,ventilators, sanitizers, masks
B.	Cars, Bikes ,Trucks
C.	Food items
D.	Agriculture Products
Answer» B. Cars, Bikes ,Trucks

Discussion

4827.	Researchers of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found the presence of a different kind of coronavirus, in two bat species from Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu. What is the name of virus?
A.	BtCoV
B.	CtCoV
C.	BtCoN
D.	CtCoN
Answer» B. CtCoV

Discussion

4828.	Researchers from which of the following institute have developed an affordable antimicrobial spray-based coating for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and 3D printed Ear Guard for comfortable use of face masks by healthcare workers?
A.	IIT-Patna
B.	IIT-Guwahati
C.	IIT-Delhi
D.	IIT-Mumbai
Answer» C. IIT-Delhi

Discussion

4829.	SC says only persons covered under which scheme can be tested for free for COVID-19 in private labs?
A.	Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
B.	Ayushman Yojana
C.	Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
D.	Atal Pension Yojana
Answer» C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

Discussion

4830.	GMR Airports Limited gets approval to build greenfield International airport in which of the following district?
A.	Siddipet
B.	Kurnool
C.	Anantapur
D.	Vizianagaram
Answer» E.

Discussion

4831.	The First remote health monitoring system has been set up in India by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in which of the following place along with Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)?
A.	Delhi
B.	Rishikesh
C.	Chandigarh
D.	Amritsar
Answer» C. Chandigarh

Discussion

4832.	The National Agriculture Market portal, e-NAM completed how many years of implementation on 14 April 2020?
A.	1 years
B.	4 years
C.	2 years
D.	5 years
Answer» C. 2 years

Discussion

4833.	Shri Birupaksha Mishra took charge as the Executive Director (ED) of which Bank?
A.	Bank of Baroda
B.	State Bank of india
C.	Union Bank of India
D.	HDFC Bank
Answer» D. HDFC Bank

Discussion

4834.	The birth anniversary of Dr.B R Ambedkar is celebrated on which day?
A.	12 April
B.	13 April
C.	11 April
D.	14 April
Answer» E.

Discussion

4835.	The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) launched a Science-based website to bring the scientific and factual aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak onto the public domain. What is the name of website?
A.	CoronaGyan
B.	Covidknowledge
C.	CovidGyan
D.	Coronaknowledge
Answer» D. Coronaknowledge

Discussion

4836.	Ministry of Labour and Employment has set up how many control rooms under the Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) across India to sort out the issues that are arising in the backdrop of COVID-19?
A.	15
B.	20
C.	10
D.	25
Answer» C. 10

Discussion

4837.	The Centre is to pass an ordinance which will allow the state governments the flexibility to increase the work hours of employees across establishments to how many housrs per day from eight hours?
A.	9
B.	10
C.	11
D.	12
Answer» E.

Discussion

4838.	Which institute has developed COVID-19 Sample Collection Kiosk (COVSACK) to combat COVID-19?
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.	Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad
Answer» E.

Discussion

4839.	Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) began the supply of coveralls conforming to ISO Class 3 exposure standards. The initial order of 1.10 lakh from HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) has begun in OFB.Where is headquaters of OFB?
A.	Lucknow
B.	Chandigarh
C.	Delhi
D.	Kolkata
Answer» E.

Discussion

4840.	Smartphone manufacturer Apple is making a software similar to Arogya Setu to enable COVID-19 contact tracing through phones with the help of which of the following company?
A.	IBM
B.	TCS
C.	Yahoo
D.	Google
Answer» E.

Discussion

4841.	The IUSSTF has invited Proposals for 'COVID-19 Indo-US Virtual Networks' on 13 April which allow Indian and the US scientists and engineers currently engaged in COVID-related research. What is the full form of F in IUSSTF?
A.	Forum
B.	Firm
C.	Functions
D.	Foundation
Answer» B. Firm

Discussion

4842.	Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), policy think tank NITI Aayog and National Informatics Centre (NIC) jointly launched which of the following collaborative network, on 13 April which provide a total engineering solution from 2D drafting & detailing to 3D product design?
A.	DesignCAD
B.	2D-3DCAD
C.	CollabCAD
D.	NetdesignCAD
Answer» D. NetdesignCAD

Discussion

4843.	According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), how many vaccines are under various stages of development of COVID-19?
A.	5
B.	10
C.	40
D.	15
Answer» D. 15

Discussion

4844.	Which institute based in Hyderabad is currently Testing patient samples, Training on COVID-19 Testing, Sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 genome, Culturing SARS-CoV-2 Virus for Testing Repurposed & New Drugs?
A.	CSIR-CCMB
B.	CSIR-CMERI
C.	CSIR-CFTRI
D.	CSIR-AMPRI
Answer» B. CSIR-CMERI

Discussion

4845.	DAY-NRLM , Ministry of Rural Development, has contributed to the challenge of COVID-19 situation in the country. What is full form of A in DAY-NRLM?
A.	Ahimsa
B.	Aashra
C.	Awas
D.	Antyodaya
Answer» E.

Discussion

4846.	E-commerce firm Flipkart, announced the launch of health insurance policies on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with which of the following comapny?
A.	ManipalCigna Health Insurance
B.	ICICI Lombard
C.	Future Generali India Insurance
D.	Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Answer» C. Future Generali India Insurance

Discussion

4847.	TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is to work along with the Tribal artisans for making masks to support the community against the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is current Union Ministr of Tribal Affairs?
A.	Prakash Keshav Javadekar
B.	Mahendra Nath Pandey
C.	Giriraj Singh
D.	Arjun Munda
Answer» E.

Discussion

4848.	Centre has provided how much Rupees support through Direct Benefit Transfer to around 32 crore beneficiaries under PMGKY in view of the COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	Over Rs.28,000 crore
B.	Over Rs.18,000 crore
C.	Over Rs.08,000 crore
D.	Over Rs.15,000 crore
Answer» B. Over Rs.18,000 crore

Discussion

4849.	The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed double layered Khadi masks.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission was formed in which of the following years?
A.	1947
B.	1977
C.	1957
D.	1967
Answer» D. 1967

Discussion

4850.	Which of the following institutes has developed "wormivet," an indigenous herbal medication (dewormer) in the form of commercial products for livestock owners?
A.	The Indian Institute of Science
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
C.	National Innovation Foundation India
D.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Answer» D. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Discussion

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Which application has become the world's fastest app to reach 50 million downloads in just 13 days?

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Government of India has initiated a dialogue with the exporters of Agri and Allied commodities due to the lockdown. The representatives of industries including food processing, spices, cashew nuts, and machine & equipment (M&E) sectors requested permission to open/operate at least what strenght?

Which district administration has installed a helium balloon attached with two cameras for surveillance on lockdown violators?

The Ministry of Tourism has launched which webinar series to provide information on the many destinations and details and expanse of the culture and heritage of our Incredible India?

Government of India has decided to exempt Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for which of the following product?

Researchers of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found the presence of a different kind of coronavirus, in two bat species from Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu. What is the name of virus?

Researchers from which of the following institute have developed an affordable antimicrobial spray-based coating for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and 3D printed Ear Guard for comfortable use of face masks by healthcare workers?

SC says only persons covered under which scheme can be tested for free for COVID-19 in private labs?

GMR Airports Limited gets approval to build greenfield International airport in which of the following district?

The First remote health monitoring system has been set up in India by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in which of the following place along with Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)?

The National Agriculture Market portal, e-NAM completed how many years of implementation on 14 April 2020?

Shri Birupaksha Mishra took charge as the Executive Director (ED) of which Bank?

The birth anniversary of Dr.B R Ambedkar is celebrated on which day?

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) launched a Science-based website to bring the scientific and factual aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak onto the public domain. What is the name of website?

Ministry of Labour and Employment has set up how many control rooms under the Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) across India to sort out the issues that are arising in the backdrop of COVID-19?

The Centre is to pass an ordinance which will allow the state governments the flexibility to increase the work hours of employees across establishments to how many housrs per day from eight hours?

Which institute has developed COVID-19 Sample Collection Kiosk (COVSACK) to combat COVID-19?

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) began the supply of coveralls conforming to ISO Class 3 exposure standards. The initial order of 1.10 lakh from HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) has begun in OFB.Where is headquaters of OFB?

Smartphone manufacturer Apple is making a software similar to Arogya Setu to enable COVID-19 contact tracing through phones with the help of which of the following company?

The IUSSTF has invited Proposals for 'COVID-19 Indo-US Virtual Networks' on 13 April which allow Indian and the US scientists and engineers currently engaged in COVID-related research. What is the full form of F in IUSSTF?

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), policy think tank NITI Aayog and National Informatics Centre (NIC) jointly launched which of the following collaborative network, on 13 April which provide a total engineering solution from 2D drafting & detailing to 3D product design?

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), how many vaccines are under various stages of development of COVID-19?

Which institute based in Hyderabad is currently Testing patient samples, Training on COVID-19 Testing, Sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 genome, Culturing SARS-CoV-2 Virus for Testing Repurposed & New Drugs?

DAY-NRLM , Ministry of Rural Development, has contributed to the challenge of COVID-19 situation in the country. What is full form of A in DAY-NRLM?

E-commerce firm Flipkart, announced the launch of health insurance policies on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with which of the following comapny?

TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is to work along with the Tribal artisans for making masks to support the community against the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is current Union Ministr of Tribal Affairs?

Centre has provided how much Rupees support through Direct Benefit Transfer to around 32 crore beneficiaries under PMGKY in view of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed double layered Khadi masks.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission was formed in which of the following years?

Which of the following institutes has developed "wormivet," an indigenous herbal medication (dewormer) in the form of commercial products for livestock owners?