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1.
Who is to participate
in the virtual summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on 4 May for the first
time?
A.President
Ram Nath Kovind
B.Vice
President Venkiah Naidu
C.Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
D.Home
Minister Amit Shah
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi is to participate in a virtual summit of the Non-Aligned Movement
(NAM) on 4 May. The summit aims to enhance the coordination of the member
states in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The External Affairs
Minister S Jaishankar will also participate in the summit.
2.
Which country holds
the Presidency of NAM 2020?
A.India
B.Oman
C.Azerbaijan
D.Ethiopia
Correct Ans:Option C
Explanation:
Azerbaijan is the
President of the Non-Alignment Movement. It will be the president of the NAM
till 2022. The summit will be convened by President Ilham Aliyev.
3.
Who is the President
of Azerbaijan?
A.Ilham
Aliyev
B.Nikol
Pashinyan
C.Serzh
Sargsyan
D.Armen
Sarkissian
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Ilham Heydar oglu
Aliyev is an Azerbaijani politician who is the fourth president of Azerbaijan,
in office since 2003. He also functions as the Chairman of the New Azerbaijan
Party, Non Alignment Movement and the head of Azerbaijan's National Olympic Committee.
4.
Ajay Kumar who passed
away recently was a _________.
A.NITI
Aayog member
B.Lokpal
Member
C.Planning
Commission member
D.Member
of Parliament
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Former Chief Justice
of Chhattisgarh High Court Justice Ajay Kumar Tripathi (retd) passed away on 2
May. He was 62 years old. On 27 March 2019, he took oath as a Judicial Member
of Lokpal of India. He played a vital role in setting up the Institution of Lokpal
of India with his innovative ideas and inputs.
5.
India ranks _________
in scientific publication as per National Science and Technology Management
Information (NSTMIS) report.
A.3rd
B.5th
C.7th
D.15th
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
The National Science
and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS), Department of Science and
Technology (DST), has conducted a survey on Research and Development (R&D)
Statistics and Indicators 2019-20. As per the survey, India ranks 3rd among
countries in a scientific publication.
6.
Which state made the
Arogya Setu app a must for those in hotspot areas?
A.Jharkhand
B.Uttar
Pradesh
C.Maharashtra
D.Madhya
Pradesh
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh state
government has made it compulsory to download the Arogya Setu app for those
living in hotspot areas of the state. The State government has issued
instructions regarding the opening of offices and resuming work in industrial
areas.
7.
_________ launched
IDEAthon.
A.Ministry
of Ayush
B.Ministry
of Jal Shakti
C.Ministry
of Science & Technology
D.Ministry
of Earth Science
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
On 2 May 2020, the
National Mission for Clean Ganga operating (NMCG) under Ministry of Jal Shakti
and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) launched "IDEAthon"
titled "The future of River Management" to explore how the COVID-19 crisis
can shape River Management strategies for the future. The move focuses on
creating awareness about the ecological importance and economic potential of
the rivers to help the cities.
8.
Who organized the
"IDEAthon" titled "The future of River Management" to
explore how the COVID-19 crisis can shape River Management strategies for the
future?
A.National
Mission for Clean Ganga operating (NMCG)
B.National
Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
C.Institute
for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID)
D.A&B
Correct Ans:Option D
Explanation:
On 2 May 2020, the
National Mission for Clean Ganga operating (NMCG) under Ministry of Jal Shakti
and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) launched "IDEAthon"
titled "The future of River Management" to explore how the COVID-19 crisis
can shape River Management strategies for the future.
9.
Kashmiri ________
received Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
A.red
chilli
B.saffron
C.cardamom
D.black
cumin
Correct Ans:Option B
Explanation:
Kashmiri saffron
received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The Certificate was granted to the
Department of Agriculture Kashmir.
10.
Who is the Minister
for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare?
A.Narendra
Singh Tomar
B.Narottam
Mishra
C.Ram
Vilas Paswan
D.Ravi
Shankar Prasad
Correct Ans:Option A
Explanation:
Narendra Singh Tomar
is an Indian politician and a member of the 17th Lok Sabha. He is the Minister
of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development in the
Second Modi ministry. Previously he was the Minister of Mines and Minister of
Parliamentary Affair in the Government of India.
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