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1.
_________ develops
Nanomedicine to alter oxidative stress to treat viral infections including
coronavirus.
A.SNBNCBS
B.
AIMS-DELHI
C.ICMR
D.
DRDO
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Scientists at S.N.
Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata (SNBNCBS) developed a
nanomedicine that promises the treatment of a number of diseases by altering
oxidative stress in the body. The research will support India in its fight
against COVID-19.
2.
Which of the following
organizations developed sterilizer ATULYA to disintegrate coronavirus?
A.
DRDO
B.
My Lab Pvt. Ltd
C.DIAT
D.ICMR
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Defence Institute of
Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, supported by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO) has developed a microwave sterilizer named ATULYA. The
sterilizer will disintegrate coronavirus.
3.
________ commences
Coal production for the first time.
A.Mahanadi
Coalfields Limited
B.South
Eastern Coalfields Limited
C.Bharat
Coking Coal Limited
D.NLC
India Limited
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
NLC India Limited has
commenced the production of Coal for the first time. The coal produced from
Talabira II and III Mines in Odisha will be used to meet the requirement of its
existing and future coal-fired power plants.
4.
Who has developed a
convenient and cost-effective synthetic process for Favipiravir?
A.CSIT-IICT
B.NCLT
C.IISc
D.ICMR
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Hyderabad based
CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) has developed a convenient
and cost-effective synthetic process for Favipiravir. One of the top 25 drugs
candidates for repurposing announced by CSIR is Favipiravir. Favipiravir is a
broad-spectrum inhibitor of viral RNA polymerase and has emerged as one of the
most promising drugs.
5.
NGMA celebrated
painter and artist Raja Ravi Varmas ________ birth anniversary in 2020.
A.172
B.136
C.182
D.125
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
National Gallery of
Modern Art (NGMA) paid tribute to celebrated painter and artist Raja Ravi Varma
on his 172nd birth anniversary on 29 April 2020 through a virtual tour. Raja
Ravi Varma was born into an aristocratic family in Kerala on 29 April 1848. He
was largely a self-taught artist as European techniques go. He was a master at
handling the oil medium and achieved magical ease with European naturalism.
6.
Which of the following
organizations launched 'Year of
Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)' a programme on health and risk
communication with focus on COVID-19?
A.
Mission India
B.National
Council for Science & Technology Communication
C.IIT-Roorkee
D.
Ministry of health and family welfare
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
National Council for
Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science &
Technology (DST) launched 'Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)' a
programme on health and risk communication with focus on COVID-19.
7.
Terracotta from
_______ received GI tag.
A.
ranchi
B.
delhi
C.Gorakhpur
D.
Bhopal
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Gorakhpur terracotta
bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The terracotta work of Gorakhpur
is a centuries-old traditional art form. In this method, the potters make
various animal figures like, horses, elephants, camels, goats, ox, etc.
8.
Who assumed charge as
Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD)?
A.Ajay
Tirkey
B.Ramesh
Patel
C.Rabindra
Panwar
D.Selva
Kumar
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Shri Ajay Tirkey
assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in
New Delhi on 1 May 2020. He succeeded Shri Rabindra Panwar who retired on
superannuation on 30 April 2020.
9.
Which of the following
organizations has developed new
simulation code to study the electric field structure in Earth's Magnetosphere?
A.IMD
B.ISRO
C.IIG
D.IIT-Madras
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Scientists at the
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) an autonomous institution of the
Department of Science and Technology (DST) developed a generalized
one-dimensional fluid simulation code capable of studying a wide spectrum of
coherent electric field structures in near-earth plasma environment or earth's
magnetosphere.
10.
Chak-Hao, which
recently got GI tag is the black rice of ________.
A.Assam
B.Tripura
C.Manipur
D.Mizoram
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Chak-Hao is a scented
glutinous rice. It has been cultivated in Manipur over centuries. It is
characterised by its special aroma. It is normally eaten during community
feasts and is served as Chak-Hao kheer.
11.
Who is the Union
Minister of Women and Child Development?
A.Smriti
Zubin Irani
B.Piyush
Goyal
C.Nirmala
Sitharaman
D.Rajnath
Singh
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Smriti Zubin Irani is
an Indian politician, former model, television actress, and producer. Irani is
a Minister in the Union Cabinet of India. She is serving in the cabinet of
Prime Minister Modi as Minister of Textiles and was given additional charge as
Minister of Women and Child Development in the 2nd cabinet of Modi since May
2019.
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