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1301.

Who assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in New Delhi on 1 May 2020?

A. Ajay Panwar
B. Ajay Tirkey
C. Rabindra Panwar
D. Rabindra Tirkey
Answer» C. Rabindra Panwar
1302.

GoI has declared which drug as an essential drug under Schedule-H1 to treat the COVID-19 patients?

A. Marijuana
B. Hashish
C. Hydroxychloroquine
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1303.

Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) for the facilitation of early operationalization of coal mines allocated by the Central Government. Who is current coal minister?

A. Giriraj Singh
B. Pralhad Joshi
C. Piyush Goyal
D. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Answer» C. Piyush Goyal
1304.

USAID to provide how much aid to India's PAHAL project to mitigate the spread of COVID-19?

A. USD 3 million
B. USD 2 million
C. USD 1 million
D. USD 4 million
Answer» B. USD 2 million
1305.

Who wins the 'The Hindu Prize 2019' in Fiction for 'Tell Her Everything'?

A. Kovin Singh
B. Mirza Waheed
C. Santanu Das
D. Shamim Das
Answer» C. Santanu Das
1306.

What is India's rank among 117 nations in terms of budget transparency and accountability by Open Budget Survey?

A. 53rd
B. 51rd
C. 52rd
D. 54rd
Answer» B. 51rd
1307.

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) acquired what percent of equity in North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPC)?

A. 90%
B. 100%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Answer» C. 75%
1308.

Gorakhpur terracotta which bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag is from which of the following states?

A. Punjab
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Haryana
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh
1309.

Which helpline has been made functional by the Indian Railways to answer inquiries, provide assistance and also take suggestions during the 21-day lockdown due to COVID-19?

A. 138
B. 139
C. Both A and B
D. 198
Answer» D. 198
1310.

Which organization has prepared Hand sanitizer, Ventilators, N99 masks and Body Suits, the basic instrument against the spread of COVID-19?

A. ISRO
B. DRDO
C. BARC
D. IIT-Delhi
Answer» C. BARC
1311.

Indian Army has launched which initiative to extend all possible assistance to the government in containing the spread of coronavirus?

A. Operation Distance
B. Operation Namaste
C. Operation Handwash
D. Operation Milap
Answer» C. Operation Handwash
1312.

What was the title of 12th session of Dekho Apna Desh of Tourism Ministry held on 30 April 2020?

A. Celebrating the Citizens in Responsible Tourism
B. Celebrating the Incredible Indian Women in Responsible Tourism
C. Celebrating the Incredible India in Responsible Tourism
D. Celebrating the Incredible Indian Men in Responsible Tourism
Answer» C. Celebrating the Incredible India in Responsible Tourism
1313.

Which US President has become Joe Biden after defeating Donald Trump in the US presidential election?

A. 41st
B. 42nd
C. 46th
D. 45th
Answer» D. 45th
1314.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting on the reforms in the agriculture sector and increase farmers income in India. Who is current Union Minister of Agriculture?

A. Rao Inderjit Singh
B. Narendra Singh Tomar
C. Harsimrat Kaur Badal
D. Jitendra Singh
Answer» C. Harsimrat Kaur Badal
1315.

The Government of India's flagship fitness movement "Fit India" has teamed up with which Actress?

A. Jacqueline Fernandez
B. Kareena kapoor
C. Shilpa Shetty Kundra
D. Soha Ali Khan
Answer» D. Soha Ali Khan
1316.

World Theatre Day celebrated is observed on which date?

A. March 26
B. March 27
C. March 28
D. March 29
Answer» C. March 28
1317.

Which state government will set up two of the largest Covid-19 hospitals having a combined capacity of 1,000 beds?

A. Kerala
B. Odisha
C. Bihar
D. Haryana
Answer» C. Bihar
1318.

Which country has proposed to set up a common electronic platform for all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation nations?

A. Pakistan
B. India
C. South Africa
D. Japan
Answer» C. South Africa
1319.

Government of India has released the second installment of how much rs. under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) for fighting lockdown due to COVID-19?

A. Rs.1500
B. Rs.750
C. Rs.500
D. Rs.1000
Answer» D. Rs.1000
1320.

As per RBI's recent move, the tenure or time period of the loans will be increased by how many months?

A. 9 months
B. 3 months
C. 8 months
D. 5 months
Answer» C. 8 months
1321.

Satish Gujral, who recently passed away, belongs to which profession?

A. Actor
B. Architect
C. Director
D. Artist
Answer» C. Director
1322.

Neeraj Dhawan has been appointed as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of which of the following banks?

A. Yes Bank
B. SBI Bank
C. HDFC Bank
D. ICICI Bank
Answer» B. SBI Bank
1323.

What amount of insurance cover has been allowed for sanitation workers, ASHA workers, doctors, nurses and paramedics who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight?

A. Rs 70 lakh
B. Rs 50 lakh
C. Rs 10 lakh
D. Rs 2 lakh
Answer» C. Rs 10 lakh
1324.

The G20 nations will inject what amount of money into the world economy?

A. $5 Billion
B. $5 trillion
C. $5 Million
D. $10 trillion
Answer» C. $5 Million
1325.

Which city has become the 1st city in India to use drones to sanitize the city?

A. Delhi
B. Gwalior
C. Indore
D. Hyderabad
Answer» D. Hyderabad
1326.

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
1327.

P.H. Pandian, who recently died at 74, was the former speaker of which state's assembly?

A. Odisha
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» C. Maharashtra
1328.

Whose tenure has been extended as BSF IG?

A. Abhinav Kumar
B. Manish Shankar Sharma
C. Niraj Sinha
D. Alok Verma
Answer» B. Manish Shankar Sharma
1329.

How many charging stations have been approved across the country under phase II of FAME India Scheme?

A. 636
B. 1636
C. 2636
D. 3636
Answer» D. 3636
1330.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission has opened its first silk processing plant in which state?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. Haryana
Answer» C. West Bengal
1331.

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
1332.

The Telangana government has signed the pact with this company for 'Digital Telangana', recently.

A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. Wipro
D. Infosys
Answer» C. Wipro
1333.

Government has delayed the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for Government Employees and Pensioners till which of the following dates?

A. June 1, 2021
B. March 1, 2021
C. April 1, 2021
D. July 1, 2021
Answer» E.
1334.

Government is to rename National Institute of Financial Management after which of the following?

A. Sushma Swaraj
B. Arun Jaitley
C. Narendra Modi
D. Sheila Dixit
Answer» C. Narendra Modi
1335.

How man electric vehicles charging stations have been sanctioned by the government?

A. 923
B. 1465
C. 2100
D. 2636
Answer» E.
1336.

Which company launched its generic version of cancer drug Dasatinib in India?

A. Cipla
B. Shilpa Medicare
C. Sun Pharmaceutical
D. Divi's Laboratories
Answer» C. Sun Pharmaceutical
1337.

Which Indian organization has signed an MoU with Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) on food safety and standards?

A. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD)
B. Food Corporation of India (FCI)
C. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
D. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD)
Answer» D. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development(NABARD)
1338.

'Ajeya Warrior', a joint military exercise is to be conducted between India and which country?

A. Japan
B. UK
C. France
D. South Korea
Answer» C. France
1339.

SC quashes order providing 100% reservation for ST candidates in teaching job in scheduled areas in which state?

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Jharkhand
Answer» C. Haryana
1340.

Who has been named captain of the year at the ESPN cricinfo Awards?

A. Kane Williamson
B. Virat Kohli
C. Aaron Finch
D. Eoin Morgan
Answer» E.
1341.

The National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on which date in India?

A. 23 April
B. 22 April
C. 24 April
D. 21 April
Answer» D. 21 April
1342.

Writer Radha Bhatia has been honored with International Gourmet Cook Book Award 2020 for which of her works?

A. lover
B. Juice color
C. Lassi
D. Work
Answer» D. Work
1343.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on which date?

A. 9th February
B. 10th February
C. 11th February
D. 12th February
Answer» D. 12th February
1344.

Who has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary?

A. Ajay Kumar
B. Sanjay Batra
C. Sanjay Mitra
D. Rajiv Mehrishi
Answer» B. Sanjay Batra
1345.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a Mobile Virology Research and Diagnostics Laboratory (MVRDL) via video conference on 23 April.The laboratory was developed by which organisation?

A. DRDO
B. ICMR
C. ISRO
D. EPFO
Answer» B. ICMR
1346.

Which of the following team retained recently concluded Premier Badminton League championship?

A. Chennai Superstarz
B. Awadhe Warriors
C. Mumbai Masters
D. Bengaluru Raptors
Answer» E.
1347.

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed on which date?

A. 21th April
B. 24th April
C. 22th April
D. 23th April
Answer» C. 22th April
1348.

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has constructed a new permanent bridge on the which river connecting Kasowal enclave in Punjab to the rest of the country?

A. Ravi River
B. Beas River
C. Chenab River
D. Sutlej River
Answer» B. Beas River
1349.

Which Indian Professor has been conferred the Pushkin Medal 2019?

A. Bishnupriya Dutt
B. Meeta Narain
C. Anindya Sinha
D. Aijaz Ahmad
Answer» C. Anindya Sinha
1350.

Name the life Insurance company, which has partnered with Akshaya Patra Foundation to support and contribute to the mid-day meal drive for government-run school children across India.

A. Bharti AXA Life Insurance
B. Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd
C. SBI Life Insurance
D. HDFC Standard Life Insurance
Answer» B. Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd