E-commerce firm Flipkart, announced the launch of health insurance policies on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with which of the following comapny?

Future Generali India Insurance

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited, by which company?

Nikum Energy Control (India) Ltd.

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited

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301.	Tamil New Year Puthandu is celebrated on which date?
A.	12 April
B.	13 April
C.	10 April
D.	14 April
Answer» E.

Discussion

302.	The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) launched a Science-based website to bring the scientific and factual aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak onto the public domain. What is the name of website?
A.	CoronaGyan
B.	Covidknowledge
C.	CovidGyan
D.	Coronaknowledge
Answer» D. Coronaknowledge

Discussion

303.	The Government of India aims to inject how much money into villages to boost the rural economy?
A.	Rs.4 lakh crore
B.	Rs.1 lakh crore
C.	Rs.3 lakh crore
D.	Rs.2 lakh crore
Answer» C. Rs.3 lakh crore

Discussion

304.	Malayalam New Year Vishu is celebrated on which date?
A.	15 April
B.	12 April
C.	14 April
D.	11 April
Answer» D. 11 April

Discussion

305.	RBI to slap how much penal interest on banks if failed to invest TLTRO (targeted long-term repo operations) funds within 30 days?
A.	200 bps
B.	100 bps
C.	300 bps
D.	150 bps
Answer» B. 100 bps

Discussion

306.	Shri Birupaksha Mishra took charge as the Executive Director (ED) of which Bank?
A.	Bank of Baroda
B.	State Bank of india
C.	Union Bank of India
D.	HDFC Bank
Answer» D. HDFC Bank

Discussion

307.	S&P Global Ratings slashed India's GDP growth forecast for the country to 3.5% from a previous downgrade of 5.2%. Where is headquaters of S&P Global Ratings?
A.	New York City
B.	Berlin
C.	Paris
D.	London
Answer» B. Berlin

Discussion

308.	Ministry of Labour and Employment has set up how many control rooms under the Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) across India to sort out the issues that are arising in the backdrop of COVID-19?
A.	15
B.	20
C.	10
D.	25
Answer» C. 10

Discussion

309.	The First remote health monitoring system has been set up in India by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in which of the following place along with Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)?
A.	Delhi
B.	Rishikesh
C.	Chandigarh
D.	Amritsar
Answer» C. Chandigarh

Discussion

310.	The National Agriculture Market portal, e-NAM completed how many years of implementation on 14 April 2020?
A.	1 years
B.	4 years
C.	2 years
D.	5 years
Answer» C. 2 years

Discussion

311.	E-commerce firm Flipkart, announced the launch of health insurance policies on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with which of the following comapny?
A.	ManipalCigna Health Insurance
B.	ICICI Lombard
C.	Future Generali India Insurance
D.	Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Answer» C. Future Generali India Insurance

Discussion

312.	Easter festival was celebrated on which date in the year 2020?
A.	11 April
B.	12 April
C.	08 April
D.	05 April
Answer» C. 08 April

Discussion

313.	IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva has named 12 people including which of the following Indian to her external advisory group to combat coronavirus pandemic?
A.	Shaktikanta Das
B.	Raghuram Rajan
C.	Urjit Patel
D.	Duvvuri Subbarao
Answer» C. Urjit Patel

Discussion

314.	TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is to work along with the Tribal artisans for making masks to support the community against the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is current Union Ministr of Tribal Affairs?
A.	Prakash Keshav Javadekar
B.	Mahendra Nath Pandey
C.	Giriraj Singh
D.	Arjun Munda
Answer» E.

Discussion

315.	With 70% annual global production share, which country tops Hydroxychloroquine producer, exporter chart?
A.	China
B.	Pakistan
C.	India
D.	USA
Answer» D. USA

Discussion

316.	Which Bank got RBI nod to reappoint Mahabaleshwara M S as MD and CEO for 3 years?
A.	Indian Overseas Bank
B.	Union Bank of India
C.	Indian Bank
D.	Karnataka Bank
Answer» E.

Discussion

317.	LIC has given how many days extension for premiums due in March, April amid Covid-19?
A.	60-days
B.	45-days
C.	30-days
D.	15-days
Answer» D. 15-days

Discussion

318.	International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which date?
A.	15 April
B.	12 April
C.	13 April
D.	11 April
Answer» C. 13 April

Discussion

319.	Rifat Chadirji, Iraqi citizen dies in UK aged 93 from coronavirus. He was a famous person of which field?
A.	Singer
B.	Politician
C.	Actor
D.	Architect
Answer» E.

Discussion

320.	Which E-commerce firm , has launched health insurance policy on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with Digit Insurance under the name 'Digit Illness Group Insurance'?
A.	Shopclues
B.	Flipkart
C.	Amazon
D.	Ebay
Answer» C. Amazon

Discussion

321.	The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed double layered Khadi masks.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission was formed in which of the following years?
A.	1947
B.	1977
C.	1957
D.	1967
Answer» D. 1967

Discussion

322.	Centre has provided how much Rupees support through Direct Benefit Transfer to around 32 crore beneficiaries under PMGKY in view of the COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	Over Rs.28,000 crore
B.	Over Rs.18,000 crore
C.	Over Rs.08,000 crore
D.	Over Rs.15,000 crore
Answer» B. Over Rs.18,000 crore

Discussion

323.	Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has launched which of the following campaign on 10 April in New Delhi for crowdsourcing of Ideas for Improving the Online Education ecosystem of India?
A.	Bharat Padhe Online
B.	Desh Padhe Online
C.	India Padhe Online
D.	Sab Padhe Online
Answer» B. Desh Padhe Online

Discussion

324.	Researchers from the which Institute have made computer-based designs of nano-materials with superhigh piezoelectricity that can be the building blocks of futuristic nano-electronics for many applications like ultrathin, next-generation nano-transistors?
A.	IIT, Bombay
B.	IISC, Bangalore
C.	INST, Mohali
D.	IIT, Delhi
Answer» D. IIT, Delhi

Discussion

325.	Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a new strategy for COVID-19 testing in India, hotspots, cluster, large migration gatherings or evacuees centres. When was ICMR formed?
A.	1992
B.	1965
C.	1911
D.	1932
Answer» D. 1932

Discussion

326.	Which Bollywood actor is the face of RBI twitter campaign emphasised on transacting digitally?
A.	Salman Khan
B.	Amitabh Bachchan
C.	Akshay Kumar
D.	Shahrukh Khan
Answer» C. Akshay Kumar

Discussion

327.	Which state government has announced that it is to double the salary of Doctors, Nurses and other medical professionals dealing with COVID-19 patients?
A.	Haryana
B.	Punjab
C.	Tamil Nadu
D.	Rajasthan
Answer» B. Punjab

Discussion

328.	What is India score in "Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker"?
A.	80
B.	100
C.	90
D.	85
Answer» C. 90

Discussion

329.	Which institute has developed a trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation technology. The device aims to aid the fight against COVID-19?
A.	IIT-Ropar
B.	IIT-Mumbai
C.	IIT-Delhi
D.	IIT-Patna
Answer» B. IIT-Mumbai

Discussion

330.	Which institute has developed a very low-cost personal protective equipment (PPE), which can be manufactured for less than Rs 100?
A.	IIT Patna
B.	IIT Kanpur
C.	IIT Delhi
D.	IIT Jammu
Answer» C. IIT Delhi

Discussion

331.	Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it is to fund how much money to support India in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic?
A.	$2.2 billion
B.	$1.2 billion
C.	$3.2 billion
D.	$4.2 billion
Answer» B. $1.2 billion

Discussion

332.	The COVID 19 pandemic has made the ubiquitous gamosa, a decorative cotton towel, evolve from memento to mask. The Gamosa is an article of significance for the people of which state?
A.	Odisha
B.	Assam
C.	Nagaland
D.	Tripura
Answer» C. Nagaland

Discussion

333.	India has announced that it is to export around one lakh tonnes of wheat to which of the following countries under the government to government (G2G) arrangement?
A.	Afghanistan and Iran
B.	Afghanistan and Israel
C.	Pakistan and Lebanon
D.	Afghanistan and Lebanon
Answer» E.

Discussion

334.	China has unveiled a new trial protocol for re-testing the recovered coronavirus patients. China's city Wuhan was under lockdown of how many days due to Covid-19?
A.	56-day
B.	46-day
C.	76-day
D.	86-day
Answer» D. 86-day

Discussion

335.	Which of the following state's/UT's government launched 'Operation SHIELD' in 21 containment zones in the state/UT?
A.	Punjab
B.	Chandigarh
C.	Delhi
D.	Haryana
Answer» D. Haryana

Discussion

336.	Which online retailer company is building a lab that will enable it to test employees for the COVID-19 virus?
A.	Flipkart
B.	Shopclues
C.	Swiggy
D.	Amazon
Answer» E.

Discussion

337.	Government of India has approved the proposal for a grant of ex-gratia monetary compensation to 1,08,714 employees and officers of the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Where is the headquaters of FCI?
A.	Chandigarh, India
B.	Mumbai, India
C.	Chennai, India
D.	New Delhi, India
Answer» E.

Discussion

338.	Ramkrishna Dwivedi passed away on 10 April. He died at the age of 87 years old due to prolonged illness. He was a famous?
A.	Author
B.	Actor
C.	Politician
D.	Singer
Answer» D. Singer

Discussion

339.	The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) validated which machine for COVID-19 screening tests?
A.	CT Scan Machine
B.	Tuberculosis testing machine
C.	Ultra Sound Machine
D.	ECG Machine
Answer» C. Ultra Sound Machine

Discussion

340.	India exported 5 tonnes of cargo of medicines, including anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to which of the following country on 10 April 2020?
A.	Israel
B.	Iran
C.	Iceland
D.	Indonesia
Answer» B. Iran

Discussion

341.	G-20 countries are to hold a meeting to discuss the way forward in supporting the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic on 15 April. Where is the headquaters of G20 group?
A.	Paris, France
B.	Cancun, Mexico
C.	Kathmandu, Nepal
D.	Brussels, Belgium
Answer» C. Kathmandu, Nepal

Discussion

342.	UK Prime Minister has been shifted to a ward, after spending almost four days in the intensive care unit(ICU). What is the name of Prime Minister of UK?
A.	Boris Johnson
B.	Alexander Van der Bellen
C.	Emmanuel Macron
D.	Michael Daniel Higgins
Answer» B. Alexander Van der Bellen

Discussion

343.	Data released by the Government of India stated that India's fiscal deficit stood at how much percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in February 2020?
A.	4.07%
B.	5.07%
C.	2.07%
D.	3.07%
Answer» C. 2.07%

Discussion

344.	The Haryana State Government has set up a 24x7 Toll-free helpline facility for procurement during Rabi Season 2020 and also ensuring social distancing norms. Who is Agriculture and Farmers welfare of Haryana?
A.	Anil Vij
B.	Dushyant Chautala
C.	Mool Chand Sharma
D.	Jai Parkash Dalal
Answer» E.

Discussion

345.	Which institute has developed technologies and products namely Disinfection Walkways and Road Sanitizer Unit which can help to counter the menacing coronavirus?
A.	CSIR-CBRI
B.	CSIR-CMERI
C.	CSIR-CFTRI
D.	CSIR-AMPRI
Answer» C. CSIR-CFTRI

Discussion

346.	The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited, by which company?
A.	JSW Energy Limited
B.	Nikum Energy Control (India) Ltd.
C.	Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited
D.	Simpa Energy India Pvt. Ltd
Answer» B. Nikum Energy Control (India) Ltd.

Discussion

347.	The Innovation Cell of the MHRD in collaboration with AICTE and Forge and InnovatioCuris launched which app to test the ability of students to innovate?
A.	INNOVATE
B.	SAMADHAN
C.	INNO-2020
D.	SOLUTION-FINDER
Answer» C. INNO-2020

Discussion

348.	An ICMR study has found that a COVID-19 patient can infect how many people in 30 days if preventive measures such as lockdown and social distancing are not implemented?
A.	406
B.	205
C.	500
D.	250
Answer» B. 205

Discussion

349.	According to United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) how many people working in the informal economy in India are at risk of falling deeper into poverty due to the coronavirus crisis?
A.	500 million
B.	300 million
C.	400 million
D.	100 million
Answer» D. 100 million

Discussion

350.	Which of the following institutes began research on the whole genome sequencing of novel coronavirus for the first time that will help scientists to understand the evolution of the virus, how dynamic it is and how fast it imitates?
A.	CSIR,CCMB,IGIB
B.	IISC,CCMB,DRDO
C.	ISRO,DRDO,IGIB
D.	CSIR,IISC,ISRO
Answer» B. IISC,CCMB,DRDO

Discussion

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Tamil New Year Puthandu is celebrated on which date?

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) launched a Science-based website to bring the scientific and factual aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak onto the public domain. What is the name of website?

The Government of India aims to inject how much money into villages to boost the rural economy?

Malayalam New Year Vishu is celebrated on which date?

RBI to slap how much penal interest on banks if failed to invest TLTRO (targeted long-term repo operations) funds within 30 days?

Shri Birupaksha Mishra took charge as the Executive Director (ED) of which Bank?

S&P Global Ratings slashed India's GDP growth forecast for the country to 3.5% from a previous downgrade of 5.2%. Where is headquaters of S&P Global Ratings?

Ministry of Labour and Employment has set up how many control rooms under the Office of Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) across India to sort out the issues that are arising in the backdrop of COVID-19?

The First remote health monitoring system has been set up in India by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in which of the following place along with Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL)?

The National Agriculture Market portal, e-NAM completed how many years of implementation on 14 April 2020?

E-commerce firm Flipkart, announced the launch of health insurance policies on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with which of the following comapny?

Easter festival was celebrated on which date in the year 2020?

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva has named 12 people including which of the following Indian to her external advisory group to combat coronavirus pandemic?

TRIFED under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs is to work along with the Tribal artisans for making masks to support the community against the COVID-19 pandemic. Who is current Union Ministr of Tribal Affairs?

With 70% annual global production share, which country tops Hydroxychloroquine producer, exporter chart?

Which Bank got RBI nod to reappoint Mahabaleshwara M S as MD and CEO for 3 years?

LIC has given how many days extension for premiums due in March, April amid Covid-19?

International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which date?

Rifat Chadirji, Iraqi citizen dies in UK aged 93 from coronavirus. He was a famous person of which field?

Which E-commerce firm , has launched health insurance policy on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with Digit Insurance under the name 'Digit Illness Group Insurance'?

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed double layered Khadi masks.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission was formed in which of the following years?

Centre has provided how much Rupees support through Direct Benefit Transfer to around 32 crore beneficiaries under PMGKY in view of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has launched which of the following campaign on 10 April in New Delhi for crowdsourcing of Ideas for Improving the Online Education ecosystem of India?

Researchers from the which Institute have made computer-based designs of nano-materials with superhigh piezoelectricity that can be the building blocks of futuristic nano-electronics for many applications like ultrathin, next-generation nano-transistors?

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released a new strategy for COVID-19 testing in India, hotspots, cluster, large migration gatherings or evacuees centres. When was ICMR formed?

Which Bollywood actor is the face of RBI twitter campaign emphasised on transacting digitally?

Which state government has announced that it is to double the salary of Doctors, Nurses and other medical professionals dealing with COVID-19 patients?

What is India score in "Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker"?

Which institute has developed a trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation technology. The device aims to aid the fight against COVID-19?

Which institute has developed a very low-cost personal protective equipment (PPE), which can be manufactured for less than Rs 100?

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced that it is to fund how much money to support India in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic?

The COVID 19 pandemic has made the ubiquitous gamosa, a decorative cotton towel, evolve from memento to mask. The Gamosa is an article of significance for the people of which state?

India has announced that it is to export around one lakh tonnes of wheat to which of the following countries under the government to government (G2G) arrangement?

China has unveiled a new trial protocol for re-testing the recovered coronavirus patients. China's city Wuhan was under lockdown of how many days due to Covid-19?

Which of the following state's/UT's government launched 'Operation SHIELD' in 21 containment zones in the state/UT?

Which online retailer company is building a lab that will enable it to test employees for the COVID-19 virus?

Government of India has approved the proposal for a grant of ex-gratia monetary compensation to 1,08,714 employees and officers of the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Where is the headquaters of FCI?

Ramkrishna Dwivedi passed away on 10 April. He died at the age of 87 years old due to prolonged illness. He was a famous?

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) validated which machine for COVID-19 screening tests?

India exported 5 tonnes of cargo of medicines, including anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to which of the following country on 10 April 2020?

G-20 countries are to hold a meeting to discuss the way forward in supporting the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic on 15 April. Where is the headquaters of G20 group?

UK Prime Minister has been shifted to a ward, after spending almost four days in the intensive care unit(ICU). What is the name of Prime Minister of UK?

Data released by the Government of India stated that India's fiscal deficit stood at how much percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in February 2020?

The Haryana State Government has set up a 24x7 Toll-free helpline facility for procurement during Rabi Season 2020 and also ensuring social distancing norms. Who is Agriculture and Farmers welfare of Haryana?

Which institute has developed technologies and products namely Disinfection Walkways and Road Sanitizer Unit which can help to counter the menacing coronavirus?

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of GMR Kamalanga Energy Limited, by which company?

The Innovation Cell of the MHRD in collaboration with AICTE and Forge and InnovatioCuris launched which app to test the ability of students to innovate?

An ICMR study has found that a COVID-19 patient can infect how many people in 30 days if preventive measures such as lockdown and social distancing are not implemented?

According to United Nations' International Labour Organization (ILO) how many people working in the informal economy in India are at risk of falling deeper into poverty due to the coronavirus crisis?

Which of the following institutes began research on the whole genome sequencing of novel coronavirus for the first time that will help scientists to understand the evolution of the virus, how dynamic it is and how fast it imitates?