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1.
__________ is developing
modified Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based detection kit and a portable
chip-based module for rapid screening for the detection of COVID-19.
A.My
Labs Pvt Ltd
B.Module
Innovations
C.FastSense
Diagnostics
D.Smart
Green Pvt Ltd
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
FastSense Diagnostics announced that it is currently developing
two modules for the detection of COVID-19. The startup is being funded by the
Department of Science and Technology (DST). One is a modified Polymerase chain
reaction (PCR) based detection kit for confirmatory analysis in less time
compared to existing detection methods. Approximately 50 samples can be tested
in an hour. The second is a portable chip-based module for rapid screening of
the target population based on the on-chip sensing technology that would
provide on the spot results in less than 15 min per sample.
2.
Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) has scheduled to host its
next meeting in _______.
A.Beijing,
China
B.New
Delhi, India
C.Rome,
Italy
D.Stockholm,
Sweden
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) has scheduled to host its
next meeting in Beijing, China on 21-26 June 2020. The schedule might be
changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
3.
Which Ministry has launched Samadhan Challenge to search and
develop new measures that can provide quick solutions to the Coronavirus
epidemic and other such calamities?
A.Ministry
of Home Affairs
B.Ministry
of Human Resources Development
C.Ministry
of Science and Technology
D.Ministry
of Research and Technology
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Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
The Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Human Resources
Development (MHRD) in collaboration with All India Council for Technical
Education (AICTE) and Forge and InnovatioCuris launched "SAMADHAN", a
mega online challenge, to test the ability of students to innovate.
4.
________ has partnered with the district administration of
Mysore, Karnataka to provide enough equipment needed for testing of samples.
A.CSIR-CFTRI
B.ICMR
C.All
India Institute Of Medical Sciences
D.All
India Council for Technical Education
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Mysore-based Council of Scientific and Industrial
Research-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) has
partnered with the district administration of Mysore, Karnataka to provide
enough equipment needed for testing of samples.
5.
Who is the Minister of Statistics and Programme Implementation?
A.V
K Singh
B.Srikant
Kumar Jena
C.Bharatsinh
Madhavsinh Solanki
D.Raja
Rao Inderjit Singh
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Raja Rao Inderjit Singh is the Minister of State (Independent
Charge) for Statistics and Programme Implementation.
6.
Which UN member country is not a member of International Labour
Organization (ILO)?
A.Bhutan
B.Liechtenstein
C.Micronesia
D.All
the above
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
The ILO has 187 state members. 186 of the 193 member states of
the United Nations plus the Cook Islands are members of the ILO. The UN member
states which are not members of the ILO are Andorra, Bhutan, Liechtenstein,
Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, and North Korea.
7.
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is to launch
________ a learning platform to combat COVID-19 for all front-line workers.
A.COVID
warrior
B.Pragyam
C.iGOT
platform
D.SafeIndia
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is to launch
"iGOT platform," a learning platform to combat COVID-19 for all
front-line workers. The digital platform to train all healthcare people who
fight against coronavirus in India.
8.
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI)
partnered with _______ to increase the mass production of Face Shield.
A.3D
Lycan
B.My
labs Pvt. Ltd.
C.Module
Innovations
D.Infosys
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Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
CSIR-Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI) at
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, has developed a series of lab-made Personal protective
equipment (PPEs) to fight COVID-19 pandemic.
9.
Who is the Chairman of the Income Tax Department of India?
A.John
Joseph
B.Rajiv
Gauba
C.Pramod
Chandra Modi
D.Aditya
Kumar
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Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The Chairman of Income Tax Department of India which is headed
by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is Pramod Chandra Modi.
10.
Which of the following
launched the Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System?
A.ICMR
B.My
labs
C.CSIR
D.SCTIMST
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Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences
and Technology (SCTIMST) have designed and developed the "Chitra
Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System," a highly efficient
superabsorbent material for liquid respiratory and other body fluid
solidification. It can also be used as a disinfection for the safe management
of infected respiratory secretions.
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