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1. ________ has initiated
the 'SWAYAM' MOOC platform of MHRD for various subjects from class 9th to 12th.
A.AICTE
B.UGC
C.NIOS
D.NCERT
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has taken
several initiatives to ensure that the education of learners should not get
affected due to the nationwide lockdown because of COVID-19. NIOS has initiated
the 'SWAYAM' MOOC platform of MHRD for various subjects from class 9th to 12th.
2. ________ became the
first state to start Pool Testing of coronavirus in India.
A.Madhya
Pradesh
B.Uttarakhand
C.Uttar
Pradesh
D.Tamil
Nadu
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh became the first state to start the Pool Testing
of the coronavirus samples as the number of COVID-19 positive patients reached
558. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) gave permission for pool
testing to the state in order to help maximize the testing of samples on a
daily basis. Pool testing is expected to boost the daily testing capacity of
the state health department.
3. _______ identified
presence of a different kind of coronavirus bat coronavirus (BtCoV) in Indian
bat species.
A.WHO
B.ICMR
C.AIIMS
D.CSIR
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Researchers of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
found the presence of a different kind of coronavirus bat coronavirus (BtCoV)
in two bat species from Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu.
It claimed that there is no evidence or research to claim that these bat
coronaviruses can cause disease in humans.
4. Who is the Governor of
Uttar Pradesh?
A.Anandiben
Patel
B.Ram
Naik
C.Lalji
Tandon
D.Vijay
Rupani
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Anandiben Patel is an Indian politician and the current Governor
of Uttar Pradesh and former Chief Minister of Gujarat, a western state of
India. She was the first female chief minister of the state. She was a member
of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 1987. She was the Cabinet Minister for
Education from 2002 to 2007.
5. Which smart city has
installed a helium balloon attached with two cameras for surveillance on
lockdown violators?
A.Hyderabad
B.Chennai
C.Vadodara
D.Pune
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The Vadodara district administration has installed a helium
balloon attached with two cameras for surveillance on lockdown violators. The
balloon has a public address system attached to it. The administration has
divided the city into four zones, red, orange, yellow and green as part of a
strategy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
6. _________ developed
affordable antimicrobial spray-based coating for Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
A.Module
Innovations
B.Genrich
Pvt. Ltd.
C.CSIR-CECRI
D.IIT-Guwahati
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
Researchers from IIT-Guwahati have developed an affordable
antimicrobial spray-based coating for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The
antimicrobial spray-based coating for PPE kits can kill and prevent the spread
of microbes once they come in contact with the coated PPE surface.
7. Fit India launched Fit
India Active Day program for school students in association with _______.
A.ACITE
B.UGC
C.CBSE
D.NCERT
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Fit India, the Government of India’s flagship fitness movement,
has launched the Fit India Active Day program. The new series of fitness
sessions will be organized in partnership with the Central Board of Secondary
Education (CBSE) for school children from across the country.
8. ________ launched
"DekhoApnaDesh" webinar series during the lockdown due to COVID-19.
A.Ministry
of Agriculture
B.Ministry
of Commerce and Trade
C.Ministry
of Tourism
D.Ministry
of Home Affairs
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
The Ministry of Tourism has launched its
"DekhoApnaDesh" webinar series to provide information on the many
destinations and details and expanse of the culture and heritage of our
Incredible India. The move comes as tourism is hugely impacted with no movement
happening either domestically or from across the border due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
9. ________ developed
affordable 3D printed Ear Guard to combat COVID-19.
A.IIT-Guwahati
B.CSRI
C.DRDO
D.NCL
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
IIT-Guwahati developed affordable 3D printed Ear Guard to combat
COVID-19. The researchers have also developed a 3D printed Ear Guard for the
health workers who combat COVID-19.
10. Which country is to
host the 2020 Asian Boxing Championship?
A.Bangladesh
B.India
C.China
D.Sri
Lanka
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced that India will
be hosting the 2020 Asian Boxing Championship. The championship is expected to
be held during November-December. The host city is yet to be announced later.
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