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4851.	Which institute has designed two technologies to fight COVID-19 pandemic. Which are: Disinfection Gateway and UV Based Facemask Disposal Bin?
A.	The Indian Institute of Science
B.	National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research -Guwahati
C.	National Innovation Foundation India
D.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Answer» E.

Discussion

4852.	Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has developed a cost-effective solution for isolation wards, Fumigation Chamber, Hand sanitizers and face masks as a measure to fight against COVID-19 pandemic. When was Ordnance Factory Board Founded ?
A.	1612
B.	1812
C.	1712
D.	1912
Answer» D. 1912

Discussion

4853.	Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel, participated in the G20 Extraordinary Energy Ministers' virtual Meeting on 10 April 2020. Who is current Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel?
A.	Rajnath Singh
B.	Santosh Kumar Gangwar
C.	Dharmendra Pradhan
D.	Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer» D. Hardeep Singh Puri

Discussion

4854.	Union Home Minister has directed the Border Security Force (BSF) to enhance vigil along the Indian borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, especially in the non-fenced areas of India in the wake of coronavirus outspread. Who is current Union Home Minister?
A.	Jitendra Singh
B.	Santosh Kumar Gangwar
C.	Rajnath Singh
D.	Amit Shah
Answer» E.

Discussion

4855.	Government of India has approved the proposal for a grant of ex-gratia monetary compensation to 1,08,714 employees and officers of the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Where is the headquaters of FCI?
A.	Chandigarh, India
B.	Mumbai, India
C.	Chennai, India
D.	New Delhi, India
Answer» E.

Discussion

4856.	India has announced that it is to export around one lakh tonnes of wheat to which of the following countries under the government to government (G2G) arrangement?
A.	Afghanistan and Iran
B.	Afghanistan and Israel
C.	Pakistan and Lebanon
D.	Afghanistan and Lebanon
Answer» E.

Discussion

4857.	The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) validated which machine for COVID-19 screening tests?
A.	CT Scan Machine
B.	Tuberculosis testing machine
C.	Ultra Sound Machine
D.	ECG Machine
Answer» C. Ultra Sound Machine

Discussion

4858.	Which institute has developed technologies and products namely Disinfection Walkways and Road Sanitizer Unit which can help to counter the menacing coronavirus?
A.	CSIR-CBRI
B.	CSIR-CMERI
C.	CSIR-CFTRI
D.	CSIR-AMPRI
Answer» C. CSIR-CFTRI

Discussion

4859.	Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has launched which of the following campaign on 10 April in New Delhi for crowdsourcing of Ideas for Improving the Online Education ecosystem of India?
A.	Bharat Padhe Online
B.	Desh Padhe Online
C.	India Padhe Online
D.	Sab Padhe Online
Answer» B. Desh Padhe Online

Discussion

4860.	Researchers from the which Institute have made computer-based designs of nano-materials with superhigh piezoelectricity that can be the building blocks of futuristic nano-electronics for many applications like ultrathin, next-generation nano-transistors?
A.	IIT, Bombay
B.	IISC, Bangalore
C.	INST, Mohali
D.	IIT, Delhi
Answer» D. IIT, Delhi

Discussion

4861.	India exported 5 tonnes of cargo of medicines, including anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to which of the following country on 10 April 2020?
A.	Israel
B.	Iran
C.	Iceland
D.	Indonesia
Answer» B. Iran

Discussion

4862.	Data released by the Government of India stated that India's fiscal deficit stood at how much percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in February 2020?
A.	4.07%
B.	5.07%
C.	2.07%
D.	3.07%
Answer» C. 2.07%

Discussion

4863.	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a new strategy for COVID-19 testing in India, hotspots, cluster, large migration gatherings or evacuees centres. When was ICMR formed?
A.	1992
B.	1965
C.	1911
D.	1932
Answer» D. 1932

Discussion

4864.	Which institute has developed a very low-cost personal protective equipment (PPE), which can be manufactured for less than Rs 100?
A.	IIT Patna
B.	IIT Kanpur
C.	IIT Delhi
D.	IIT Jammu
Answer» C. IIT Delhi

Discussion

4865.	Indian Railways introduced "Timetabled Parcel Train services" for nationwide transportation of essential commodities and other goods. How many zones are there in Indians Railways?
A.	15
B.	17
C.	8
D.	12
Answer» C. 8

Discussion

4866.	The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, is to launch which of the following platform to combat COVID-19 for all front-line workers?
A.	Covid platform
B.	Corona platform
C.	Safety platform
D.	iGOT platform
Answer» E.

Discussion

4867.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the ongoing national lockdown might be extended by how many days due to the threat and challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic?
A.	17 days
B.	15 days
C.	25 days
D.	10 days
Answer» C. 25 days

Discussion

4868.	The Centre has announced that it is to issue all the pending income-tax refunds up to how much rupees to provide immediate relief to the business entities and individuals?
A.	Rs.5 lakh
B.	Rs.1 lakh
C.	Rs.3 lakh
D.	Rs.2.5 lakh
Answer» B. Rs.1 lakh

Discussion

4869.	Kendriya Bhandar that functions under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has taken the unique initiative of providing "Essentials Kits" to needy families in Delhi due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Kits were delivered by Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions and DoNER. What is Minister's name?
A.	Jitendra Singh
B.	Shripad Yesso Naik
C.	Prahalad Singh Patel
D.	Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer» B. Shripad Yesso Naik

Discussion

4870.	Which of the following institutes has designed and developed the "Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System," a highly efficient superabsorbent material for liquid respiratory and other body fluid solidification?
A.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
B.	The Indian Institute of Science
C.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
D.	The Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer» B. The Indian Institute of Science

Discussion

4871.	The Supreme Court (SC), in an interim order, directed the government to make COVID-19 testing by private laboratories free of charge. Which of the following is current CJI?
A.	Madan Lokur
B.	Sharad Arvind Bobde
C.	Krishna Murari
D.	Kurian Joseph
Answer» C. Krishna Murari

Discussion

4872.	Ministry of Finance will deposit 1000 in each Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account held by women in how many installments to provide help and support to the people amid the lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	1
Answer» B. 3

Discussion

4873.	Centre is to announce how much money to focus on help for small and medium businesses that are suffering due to the coronavirus outbreak?
A.	Rs.3 lakh crore
B.	Rs.5 lakh crore
C.	Rs.1 lakh crore
D.	Rs.2 lakh crore
Answer» D. Rs.2 lakh crore

Discussion

4874.	What is the name of a rapid antibody diagnostic kit developed by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Central government enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for COVID-19?
A.	ProtectionSure
B.	Covid-Care
C.	SAMADHAN
D.	MakeSure
Answer» E.

Discussion

4875.	An ICMR study has found that a COVID-19 patient can infect how many people in 30 days if preventive measures such as lockdown and social distancing are not implemented?
A.	406
B.	205
C.	500
D.	250
Answer» B. 205

Discussion

4876.	The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited, by which company?
A.	JSW Energy Limited
B.	Nikum Energy Control (India) Ltd.
C.	Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
D.	Simpa Energy India Pvt. Ltd
Answer» B. Nikum Energy Control (India) Ltd.

Discussion

4877.	The Innovation Cell of the MHRD in collaboration with AICTE and Forge and InnovatioCuris launched which app to test the ability of students to innovate?
A.	INNOVATE
B.	SAMADHAN
C.	INNO-2020
D.	SOLUTION-FINDER
Answer» C. INNO-2020

Discussion

4878.	Which institute has partnered with the district administration of Mysore, Karnataka to provide enough equipment needed for testing of samples?
A.	CSIR-CBRI
B.	CSIR-CEERI
C.	CSIR-CFTRI
D.	CSIR-AMPRI
Answer» D. CSIR-AMPRI

Discussion

4879.	The Government of India has relaxed a ban on exports of which drug that are used to treat COVID-19?
A.	Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine
B.	Amoxicillin and Hydroxychloroquine
C.	Amoxicillin and metformin
D.	Paracetamol and levothyroxine
Answer» B. Amoxicillin and Hydroxychloroquine

Discussion

4880.	Vaccine manufacturer Indian Immunologicals (IIL) partnered with which of the following universities to do research and develop a vaccine for COVID-19?
A.	Cornell University
B.	Griffith University
C.	Harvard University
D.	The California Institute of Technology
Answer» C. Harvard University

Discussion

4881.	Which of the following institutes has designed and developed a disinfected barrier-examination booth to examine COVID-19 patients?
A.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
B.	The Indian Institute of Science
C.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
D.	The Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer» B. The Indian Institute of Science

Discussion

4882.	Which of the following institutes is developing a technology to capture and inactivate novel coronavirus that will help to manage the spread of coronavirus?
A.	IIT-Jammu
B.	IIT-Delhi
C.	IIT-Bombay
D.	IIT-Patna
Answer» D. IIT-Patna

Discussion

4883.	Which of the following Biotech Company announced that it is currently developing two modules for the detection of COVID-19.One is a modified Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based detection kit and the second is a portable chip-based module for rapid screening of the target population ?
A.	FastSense Diagnostics
B.	Loop Health
C.	C-MET
D.	Module Innovations
Answer» B. Loop Health

Discussion

4884.	Swasth ke Sipahi pharmacists of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) are delivering essential services and medicines at the doorstep of patients and elderly under PMBJP during the nationwide lockdown. Whta is full form of P in BMBJP?
A.	Participaction
B.	Pariyojana
C.	Party
D.	Programme
Answer» C. Party

Discussion

4885.	What is the name of biofortified carrot variety developed by Shri Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat which has high ?-carotene and iron content?
A.	Madhuban Gajar
B.	Gujarati Gajar
C.	Juna Gajar
D.	Biofortified Gajar
Answer» B. Gujarati Gajar

Discussion

4886.	Which of the following institutes began research on the whole genome sequencing of novel coronavirus for the first time that will help scientists to understand the evolution of the virus, how dynamic it is and how fast it imitates?
A.	CSIR,CCMB,IGIB
B.	IISC,CCMB,DRDO
C.	ISRO,DRDO,IGIB
D.	CSIR,IISC,ISRO
Answer» B. IISC,CCMB,DRDO

Discussion

4887.	The UN Chief Antonio Guterres has announced suspension of rotation and deployment of the peacekeepers till what date to reduce the risk of transmission of the novel Coronavirus?
A.	June 30
B.	July 30
C.	April 30
D.	May 30
Answer» B. July 30

Discussion

4888.	Which online delivery platform has tied up with packaged foods company Britannia Industries to deliver range of products to its customers?
A.	Swiggy
B.	Zomato
C.	Dunzo
D.	Flipkart
Answer» D. Flipkart

Discussion

4889.	Ministry of Defence (MoD) has allowed temporary employment of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets under which of the following exercisese?
A.	Exercise NCC Yogdan
B.	Exercise Fight Corona
C.	Exercise Help
D.	Exercise Corona Care
Answer» B. Exercise Fight Corona

Discussion

4890.	Trade body Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) reported that India's edible oil imports have declined by how much percentage in March 2020?
A.	22.44%
B.	32.44%
C.	12.44%
D.	42.44%
Answer» C. 12.44%

Discussion

4891.	The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has approved the anti-microbial coating which was developed by which of the following institutes to fight coronavirus outbreak?
A.	The Indian Space Research Organisation
B.	The Indian Institute of Science
C.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
D.	The Defence Research and Development Organisation
Answer» D. The Defence Research and Development Organisation

Discussion

4892.	The Department of Science & Technology has funded which of the following healthcare startups to develop a rapid diagnosis of diseases to develop a product for detecting COVID 19 with a 10 to 15-minute test?
A.	MedCords
B.	C-MET
C.	Module Innovations
D.	Loop Health
Answer» D. Loop Health

Discussion

4893.	Indian Railways has successfully converted how many coaches as Isolation Units to fight coronavirus outbreak?
A.	4500
B.	1500
C.	2500
D.	3500
Answer» D. 3500

Discussion

4894.	NHAI has accomplished the construction of how many kms of national highways in the financial Year 2019-20 which is also the highest ever highway construction achieved in a financial year?
A.	2,979 km
B.	4,979 km
C.	5,979 km
D.	3,979 km
Answer» E.

Discussion

4895.	Indian Smart Cities namely Bengaluru, Pune, Surat, and Tumakuru are using the integrated data dashboards to provide up-to-date information about the status of coronavirus in different administrative zones of their cities. When was smart city mission launched?
A.	2012
B.	2016
C.	2014
D.	2015
Answer» E.

Discussion

4896.	The Ministry of Commerce has designed an online platform for the issuance of a key document required for exports to those countries with which India has trade agreements.Who is current Union Minister of Commerce?
A.	Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
B.	Piyush Goyal
C.	Dharmendra Debendra Pradhan
D.	Ramesh Pokhriyal
Answer» C. Dharmendra Debendra Pradhan

Discussion

4897.	According to survey conducted by Center for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt. Ltd. (CMIE) the unemployment rate in India in april 2020 is how much?
A.	10%
B.	15 %
C.	23.4%
D.	17.3%
Answer» D. 17.3%

Discussion

4898.	Which one of the following Pune-based Centre has developed a low-cost indigenous prototype of polymer swab?
A.	MedCords
B.	C-MET
C.	Loop Health
D.	Nocca Robotics
Answer» C. Loop Health

Discussion

4899.	Union Health Minister announced that over 50 crore vulnerable and poor citizens are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Who is the Union Health Minister?
A.	Harsha Vardhan
B.	Ramesh Pokhriyal
C.	Narendra Singh Tomar
D.	Dharmendra Debendra Pradhan
Answer» B. Ramesh Pokhriyal

Discussion

4900.	The Food Corporation has made sure that there is no disruption in the supply of essential goods to the citizens since the lock down. When was FCI set up?
A.	14 January 1975
B.	14 January 1965
C.	14 January 1985
D.	14 January 1995
Answer» C. 14 January 1985

Discussion

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Data released by the Government of India stated that India's fiscal deficit stood at how much percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in February 2020?

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The Centre has announced that it is to issue all the pending income-tax refunds up to how much rupees to provide immediate relief to the business entities and individuals?

Which of the following institutes has designed and developed the "Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System," a highly efficient superabsorbent material for liquid respiratory and other body fluid solidification?

The Supreme Court (SC), in an interim order, directed the government to make COVID-19 testing by private laboratories free of charge. Which of the following is current CJI?

Ministry of Finance will deposit 1000 in each Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account held by women in how many installments to provide help and support to the people amid the lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak?

Centre is to announce how much money to focus on help for small and medium businesses that are suffering due to the coronavirus outbreak?

What is the name of a rapid antibody diagnostic kit developed by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Central government enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for COVID-19?

An ICMR study has found that a COVID-19 patient can infect how many people in 30 days if preventive measures such as lockdown and social distancing are not implemented?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited, by which company?

The Innovation Cell of the MHRD in collaboration with AICTE and Forge and InnovatioCuris launched which app to test the ability of students to innovate?

Which institute has partnered with the district administration of Mysore, Karnataka to provide enough equipment needed for testing of samples?

The Government of India has relaxed a ban on exports of which drug that are used to treat COVID-19?

Vaccine manufacturer Indian Immunologicals (IIL) partnered with which of the following universities to do research and develop a vaccine for COVID-19?

Which of the following institutes has designed and developed a disinfected barrier-examination booth to examine COVID-19 patients?

Which of the following institutes is developing a technology to capture and inactivate novel coronavirus that will help to manage the spread of coronavirus?

Which of the following Biotech Company announced that it is currently developing two modules for the detection of COVID-19.One is a modified Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based detection kit and the second is a portable chip-based module for rapid screening of the target population ?

Swasth ke Sipahi pharmacists of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) are delivering essential services and medicines at the doorstep of patients and elderly under PMBJP during the nationwide lockdown. Whta is full form of P in BMBJP?

What is the name of biofortified carrot variety developed by Shri Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat which has high ?-carotene and iron content?

Which of the following institutes began research on the whole genome sequencing of novel coronavirus for the first time that will help scientists to understand the evolution of the virus, how dynamic it is and how fast it imitates?

The UN Chief Antonio Guterres has announced suspension of rotation and deployment of the peacekeepers till what date to reduce the risk of transmission of the novel Coronavirus?

Which online delivery platform has tied up with packaged foods company Britannia Industries to deliver range of products to its customers?

Ministry of Defence (MoD) has allowed temporary employment of National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets under which of the following exercisese?

Trade body Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) reported that India's edible oil imports have declined by how much percentage in March 2020?

The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has approved the anti-microbial coating which was developed by which of the following institutes to fight coronavirus outbreak?

The Department of Science & Technology has funded which of the following healthcare startups to develop a rapid diagnosis of diseases to develop a product for detecting COVID 19 with a 10 to 15-minute test?

Indian Railways has successfully converted how many coaches as Isolation Units to fight coronavirus outbreak?

NHAI has accomplished the construction of how many kms of national highways in the financial Year 2019-20 which is also the highest ever highway construction achieved in a financial year?

Indian Smart Cities namely Bengaluru, Pune, Surat, and Tumakuru are using the integrated data dashboards to provide up-to-date information about the status of coronavirus in different administrative zones of their cities. When was smart city mission launched?

The Ministry of Commerce has designed an online platform for the issuance of a key document required for exports to those countries with which India has trade agreements.Who is current Union Minister of Commerce?

According to survey conducted by Center for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt. Ltd. (CMIE) the unemployment rate in India in april 2020 is how much?

Which one of the following Pune-based Centre has developed a low-cost indigenous prototype of polymer swab?

Union Health Minister announced that over 50 crore vulnerable and poor citizens are eligible under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Who is the Union Health Minister?

The Food Corporation has made sure that there is no disruption in the supply of essential goods to the citizens since the lock down. When was FCI set up?