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51.	The World Veterinary Day was observed on which date?
A.	21 April 2020
B.	22 April 2020
C.	25 April 2020
D.	26 April 2020
Answer» D. 26 April 2020

Discussion

52.	Which institute has explored the neuroinvasive nature of the COVID-19 virus SARS-CoV-2?
A.	The Indian Institute of Science
B.	National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research -Guwahati
C.	National Innovation Foundation India
D.	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur
Answer» E.

Discussion

53.	India's largest power producer, NTPC Ltd, has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide how many Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses?
A.	10
B.	15
C.	12
D.	11
Answer» B. 15

Discussion

54.	India's holding of US government securities at record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February. What is India's Position in holding of US government securities in world?
A.	4th
B.	8th
C.	12th
D.	13th
Answer» E.

Discussion

55.	Basava Jayanthi was celebrated on which date?
A.	21 April
B.	24 April
C.	27 April
D.	26 April
Answer» E.

Discussion

56.	Bijay Mishra dies aged 83 in Bhubaneswar. He belongs to which profession?
A.	Swimmer
B.	Lyricist
C.	Politician
D.	Singer
Answer» C. Politician

Discussion

57.	Blocking burial or cremation of victims of notified disease to attract jail term up to 3-years in which of the following states?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya pradesh
C.	Haryana
D.	Tamil Nadu
Answer» E.

Discussion

58.	Which state Govt. revives 'zero interest' loan scheme for women self-help groups?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya pradesh
C.	Andhra pradesh
D.	Himachal Pradesh
Answer» D. Himachal Pradesh

Discussion

59.	Which institute developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons?
A.	The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
B.	The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow
C.	National Innovation Foundation India
D.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Answer» C. National Innovation Foundation India

Discussion

60.	Which state launched Jeevan Shakti Yojana in which women in urban areas to get Rs. 11 for each mask made by them at home?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Haryana
D.	Maharashtra
Answer» C. Haryana

Discussion

61.	Devanand Konwar dies aged 86 in Guwahati. He belongs to which profession?
A.	Swimmer
B.	Actor
C.	Politician
D.	Singer
Answer» D. Singer

Discussion

62.	Which institute has developed a herbal decongestant spray?
A.	CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, New Delhi
B.	CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow
C.	CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani
D.	CSIR- Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai
Answer» C. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani

Discussion

63.	Which of the following institutes releases report 'From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown?
A.	UNCTAD
B.	IMF
C.	World Bank
D.	ADB
Answer» B. IMF

Discussion

64.	According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019", what is India's rank in military spender in the world?
A.	1
B.	6
C.	3
D.	5
Answer» D. 5

Discussion

65.	2nd International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was celebrated on which date?
A.	April 21
B.	April 24
C.	April 25
D.	April 26
Answer» C. April 25

Discussion

66.	Who is the most popular world leader on Facebook according to Burson Cohn & Wolfe?
A.	Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
B.	Donald John Trump
C.	Xi Jinping
D.	Narendra Damodardas Modi
Answer» E.

Discussion

67.	Which institute has developed carbon nitride quantum dots (g-CNQDs), a low-cost metal-free nanomaterial for visible light microbial disinfection?
A.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
C.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad
D.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST)
Answer» E.

Discussion

68.	World Immunization Week is celebrated on which dates?
A.	18-24 April
B.	12-18 April
C.	6-12 April
D.	24-30 April
Answer» E.

Discussion

69.	Which of the following institutes has collaborated with Hyderabad-based integrated pharmaceutical company, LAXAI Life Sciences, to develop and manufacture Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug intermediates?
A.	IIT-Patna
B.	IICT-Hyderabad
C.	INST-Mohali
D.	THSTI-Faridabad
Answer» C. INST-Mohali

Discussion

70.	Which country abolishes flogging as a punishment?
A.	UAE
B.	Saudi Arabia
C.	Oman
D.	Yemen
Answer» C. Oman

Discussion

71.	International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on which date?
A.	21 April
B.	24 April
C.	23 April
D.	26 April
Answer» E.

Discussion

72.	BRO (Border Roads Organization) opens Rohtang Pass of Himachal Pradesh. It connects which of the following valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh?
A.	Barot Valley
B.	Parvati Valley
C.	Kullu Valley
D.	Kangra Valley
Answer» D. Kangra Valley

Discussion

73.	World Intellectual Property Day is observed on which date every year?
A.	22 April
B.	24 April
C.	25 April
D.	26 April
Answer» E.

Discussion

74.	Hubble Space Telescope celebrates which anniversary on 24 April 2020?
A.	32th
B.	30th
C.	29th
D.	25th
Answer» C. 29th

Discussion

75.	Which Govt. launched mobile app 'Covid Pharma' to keep a track of people purchasing medicines over-the-counter (OTC) for cough, cold and fever?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya pradesh
C.	Andhra pradesh
D.	Himachal Pradesh
Answer» D. Himachal Pradesh

Discussion

76.	Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' felicitated the team of scientists from which of the following institute who are involved in the development of COVID-19 probe free Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Diagnostic Kit?
A.	IIT-Patna
B.	THSTI-Faridabad
C.	INST-Mohali
D.	IIT-Delhi
Answer» E.

Discussion

77.	Government to set up how much fund to repay outstanding payments to MSMEs owed by govt. and private industries?
A.	Rs 1 trillion
B.	Rs 2 trillion
C.	Rs 4 trillion
D.	Rs 5 trillion
Answer» B. Rs 2 trillion

Discussion

78.	Which country President dominates the rankings for world leaders with most interactions on Facebook in the past 12 months?
A.	India
B.	France
C.	USA
D.	UK
Answer» D. UK

Discussion

79.	Who took oath as Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on 25 April 2020?
A.	Pramod Kumar Mishra
B.	Santosh Kumar
C.	Sanjay Kothari
D.	Rajiv Gauba
Answer» D. Rajiv Gauba

Discussion

80.	which yojna will use drones in mapping of properties in villages and will make it easier for villagers to avail loans from banks?
A.	Swabhiman Yojana
B.	Swami Yojana
C.	Sarvjan Yojana
D.	Swamitva Yojana
Answer» E.

Discussion

81.	The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has cancelled how much debt owed by developing countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	$1 trillion
B.	$4 trillion
C.	$3 trillion
D.	$2 trillion
Answer» B. $4 trillion

Discussion

82.	Which institute has developed Chitra Magna, an innovative RNA extraction kit, innovative technology for isolating RNA from swabs for COVID-19 tests?
A.	Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
C.	Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad
D.	Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali
Answer» B. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Discussion

83.	Which institutes along with a few other institutions is currently developing digital and molecular surveillance of the spread of novel coronavirus to understand the biology, epidemiology and disease impact?
A.	CCMB and IGIB
B.	CCMB and IIT
C.	THSTI and IGIB
D.	CCMB and INST
Answer» B. CCMB and IIT

Discussion

84.	The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) had online meetings with its Advisory Council on 23-24 April 2020. Who is Deputy Minister responsible for finance ministry?
A.	Mahendra Nath Pandey
B.	Giriraj Singh
C.	Anurag Thakur
D.	Harsh Vardhan
Answer» D. Harsh Vardhan

Discussion

85.	Iran launched its first military satellite into orbit. What is the name of the satellite?
A.	Haniya
B.	Noor
C.	Heer
D.	Aaira
Answer» C. Heer

Discussion

86.	Under the Smart Cities Mission PCMC has set up a COVID-19 War Room at Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to track and monitor the COVID-19 situation in the city.In which of the folowing state Pimpri-Chinchwad located?
A.	Punjab
B.	Gujarat
C.	Maharashtra
D.	Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh

Discussion

87.	What is the name of application launched in CISF to enable movement of files and documents without physical touch?
A.	E-Office
B.	E-Files
C.	E-CISF
D.	E-karyalay
Answer» E.

Discussion

88.	China announced how much additional grant for WHO to fight against COVID-19?
A.	USD 10 million
B.	USD 20 million
C.	USD 40 million
D.	USD 30 million
Answer» E.

Discussion

89.	Astronomers found how many asteroids that once belonged to a distant star system have been found orbiting the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune?
A.	12
B.	18
C.	19
D.	11
Answer» D. 11

Discussion

90.	The home ministry has set up how many more inter-ministerial central teams (IMCTs) for making an on-spot assessment of Covid-19?
A.	2
B.	3
C.	4
D.	5
Answer» D. 5

Discussion

91.	The US space agency NASA engineers have developed a new high-pressure ventilator tailored specifically to treat COVID-19 patients. What is the name of this ventilator?
A.	VITAL
B.	CARE
C.	VENTI
D.	COVEN
Answer» B. CARE

Discussion

92.	International Delegate's Day is observed on which date?
A.	22 April
B.	25 April
C.	23 April
D.	21 April
Answer» C. 23 April

Discussion

93.	How many farmers and traders registered on 'Kisan Rath' mobile app, just within one week of its launch?
A.	2.5 lakh
B.	1.5 lakh
C.	3.5 lakh
D.	2.0 lakh
Answer» C. 3.5 lakh

Discussion

94.	World Malaria Day is an international event observed on which date every year?
A.	21 April
B.	25 April
C.	22 April
D.	24 April
Answer» C. 22 April

Discussion

95.	Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which of the following portal on 24 April 2020 at the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day?
A.	E-Village Swadesh portal
B.	E-Gram Swadesh portal
C.	E-Village Swaraj portal
D.	E-Gram Swaraj portal
Answer» E.

Discussion

96.	The Chairman of the International Cricket Council, is expected to have his term extended by another two months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is current Chairman of the ICC?
A.	N. Srinivasan
B.	Shashank Manohar
C.	Anurag Thakur
D.	Manu Sawhney
Answer» C. Anurag Thakur

Discussion

97.	Which institute has taken initiative to manufacture nutrient-rich foods for COVID-19 patients at a time when the need for healthy and immunity-boosting foods is indispensable?
A.	National Dairy Research Institute
B.	Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology
C.	International Food Policy Research Institute
D.	National Institute of Food Technology
Answer» C. International Food Policy Research Institute

Discussion

98.	Union Minister of Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched which of the following campaign on social media on 23 April on the occasion of World Book Day?
A.	#MyBookMyLifecampaign
B.	#MyBookMyGurucampaign
C.	#MyBookMyFriendcampaign
D.	#MyBookMylovecampaign
Answer» D. #MyBookMylovecampaign

Discussion

99.	Which country's president has suggested the possibility of studying injecting disinfectants into COVID-19 patients or bringing UV light "inside the body" to kill the COVID-19 virus?
A.	Russia
B.	Israel
C.	USA
D.	UK
Answer» D. UK

Discussion

100.	DST, Ministry of Science and Technology has approved support for upscaling antiviral nano-coatings as part of Nano Mission program. The antiviral nano-coating was developed by which of the following?
A.	Ashwini Kumar Agrawal
B.	Rohit Kumar Agrawal
C.	Himanshu Kumar Agrawal
D.	Pushp Kumar Agrawal
Answer» B. Rohit Kumar Agrawal

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

The World Veterinary Day was observed on which date?

Which institute has explored the neuroinvasive nature of the COVID-19 virus SARS-CoV-2?

India's largest power producer, NTPC Ltd, has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide how many Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses?

India's holding of US government securities at record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February. What is India's Position in holding of US government securities in world?

Basava Jayanthi was celebrated on which date?

Bijay Mishra dies aged 83 in Bhubaneswar. He belongs to which profession?

Blocking burial or cremation of victims of notified disease to attract jail term up to 3-years in which of the following states?

Which state Govt. revives 'zero interest' loan scheme for women self-help groups?

Which institute developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons?

Which state launched Jeevan Shakti Yojana in which women in urban areas to get Rs. 11 for each mask made by them at home?

Devanand Konwar dies aged 86 in Guwahati. He belongs to which profession?

Which institute has developed a herbal decongestant spray?

Which of the following institutes releases report 'From the Great Lockdown to the Great Meltdown?

According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019", what is India's rank in military spender in the world?

2nd International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was celebrated on which date?

Who is the most popular world leader on Facebook according to Burson Cohn & Wolfe?

Which institute has developed carbon nitride quantum dots (g-CNQDs), a low-cost metal-free nanomaterial for visible light microbial disinfection?

World Immunization Week is celebrated on which dates?

Which of the following institutes has collaborated with Hyderabad-based integrated pharmaceutical company, LAXAI Life Sciences, to develop and manufacture Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug intermediates?

Which country abolishes flogging as a punishment?

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on which date?

BRO (Border Roads Organization) opens Rohtang Pass of Himachal Pradesh. It connects which of the following valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh?

World Intellectual Property Day is observed on which date every year?

Hubble Space Telescope celebrates which anniversary on 24 April 2020?

Which Govt. launched mobile app 'Covid Pharma' to keep a track of people purchasing medicines over-the-counter (OTC) for cough, cold and fever?

Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' felicitated the team of scientists from which of the following institute who are involved in the development of COVID-19 probe free Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Diagnostic Kit?

Government to set up how much fund to repay outstanding payments to MSMEs owed by govt. and private industries?

Which country President dominates the rankings for world leaders with most interactions on Facebook in the past 12 months?

Who took oath as Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on 25 April 2020?

which yojna will use drones in mapping of properties in villages and will make it easier for villagers to avail loans from banks?

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has cancelled how much debt owed by developing countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

Which institute has developed Chitra Magna, an innovative RNA extraction kit, innovative technology for isolating RNA from swabs for COVID-19 tests?

Which institutes along with a few other institutions is currently developing digital and molecular surveillance of the spread of novel coronavirus to understand the biology, epidemiology and disease impact?

The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) had online meetings with its Advisory Council on 23-24 April 2020. Who is Deputy Minister responsible for finance ministry?

Iran launched its first military satellite into orbit. What is the name of the satellite?

Under the Smart Cities Mission PCMC has set up a COVID-19 War Room at Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to track and monitor the COVID-19 situation in the city.In which of the folowing state Pimpri-Chinchwad located?

What is the name of application launched in CISF to enable movement of files and documents without physical touch?

China announced how much additional grant for WHO to fight against COVID-19?

Astronomers found how many asteroids that once belonged to a distant star system have been found orbiting the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune?

The home ministry has set up how many more inter-ministerial central teams (IMCTs) for making an on-spot assessment of Covid-19?

The US space agency NASA engineers have developed a new high-pressure ventilator tailored specifically to treat COVID-19 patients. What is the name of this ventilator?

International Delegate's Day is observed on which date?

How many farmers and traders registered on 'Kisan Rath' mobile app, just within one week of its launch?

World Malaria Day is an international event observed on which date every year?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which of the following portal on 24 April 2020 at the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day?

The Chairman of the International Cricket Council, is expected to have his term extended by another two months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is current Chairman of the ICC?

Which institute has taken initiative to manufacture nutrient-rich foods for COVID-19 patients at a time when the need for healthy and immunity-boosting foods is indispensable?

Union Minister of Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched which of the following campaign on social media on 23 April on the occasion of World Book Day?

Which country's president has suggested the possibility of studying injecting disinfectants into COVID-19 patients or bringing UV light "inside the body" to kill the COVID-19 virus?

DST, Ministry of Science and Technology has approved support for upscaling antiviral nano-coatings as part of Nano Mission program. The antiviral nano-coating was developed by which of the following?