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| 2101. |
Which organisation developed "SUMERU-PACS", a personal air circulation system to provide comfort for the doctors and healthcare workers who wear Personal Protective Equipment for more than 6 hours and suffer due to sweating? |
| A. | ICMR |
| B. | CSIR |
| C. | DRDO |
| D. | IIT |
| Answer» D. IIT | |
| 2102. |
A survey released by the Reserve Bank has showed that Indian economy may contract by how much percent in FY21? |
| A. | 2.5 percent |
| B. | 1.5 percent |
| C. | 3.5 percent |
| D. | 4.5 percent |
| Answer» C. 3.5 percent | |
| 2103. |
Which Abu Dhabi-based company is all set to buy 1.85% stake in jio Platforms, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, for Rs 9,093.60 crore? |
| A. | Mubadala |
| B. | Rotana |
| C. | ESNAAD |
| D. | Zakum Development Company |
| Answer» B. Rotana | |
| 2104. |
Who has been appointed as non-executive chairman of the Larsen & Toubro company for a period of three years from October 1, 2020? |
| A. | B. D. Pande |
| B. | Nitinbhai Patel |
| C. | A M Naik |
| D. | Ishwarbhai Parmar |
| Answer» D. Ishwarbhai Parmar | |
| 2105. |
To encourage the Make In India initiative the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals identified how many types of chemicals, petrochemicals, pesticides and Dyestuff and assessed the domestic manufacturing capacity and local competition? |
| A. | 35 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 55 |
| D. | 25 |
| Answer» D. 25 | |
| 2106. |
International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Material and which Industries have jointly developed a UVC-based Cabinet? |
| A. | Imperia Industries |
| B. | Telemax India Industries |
| C. | MEKINS Industries |
| D. | Tuteja Industries |
| Answer» D. Tuteja Industries | |
| 2107. |
Who inaugurated the 18th Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through a Video Conference on 8 June? |
| A. | Ramvilas Paswan |
| B. | Dr. Jitendra Singh |
| C. | Nitin Jairam Gadkari |
| D. | Narendra Singh Tomar |
| Answer» C. Nitin Jairam Gadkari | |
| 2108. |
The World Archery committee decided to postpone the 2020 World Archery Field Championships to which year? |
| A. | 2021 |
| B. | 2023 |
| C. | 2024 |
| D. | 2022 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2109. |
Which company has bagged the world's largest solar bid of USD 6 billion? |
| A. | Luminous Energy Ltd |
| B. | Tata Solar Energy Ltd |
| C. | Loom Solar Energy Ltd |
| D. | Adani Green Energy Ltd |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2110. |
Scientists from which university has witnessed a birth of a new planet by using photographs of the Spectro-Polarimetric High-contrast Exoplanet Research instrument on the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory in Chile? |
| A. | University of Amsterdam |
| B. | University of Cambridge |
| C. | King's College London |
| D. | PSL University in France |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2111. |
The Department of School Education and Literacy has collaborated with Fit India under the "Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat" initiative to produce a series of special films to promote how many indigenous sports of India? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2112. |
Which institute has developed a nano-technology based disinfectant spray- Ananya to combat the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| A. | National Institute of Hydrology |
| B. | National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology |
| C. | Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad |
| D. | The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2113. |
The highest ever allocation of funds of how much worth made under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in the current Financial Year 2020-2021? |
| A. | Rs. 2,01,500 |
| B. | Rs. 3,01,500 |
| C. | Rs. 1,01,500 |
| D. | Rs. 4,01,500 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 4,01,500 | |
| 2114. |
According to the "Poonam Avlokkan" survey the population of the Asiatic lion at the Gir sanctuary in Gujarat has seen a commendable rise to approximately how much percent? |
| A. | 32% |
| B. | 29% |
| C. | 22% |
| D. | 39% |
| Answer» C. 22% | |
| 2115. |
The government of India has approved how much fund for the implementation of JJM in the Maharashtra during 2020-21? |
| A. | Rs.1,828.92 crore |
| B. | Rs.1,328.92 crore |
| C. | Rs.1,228.92 crore |
| D. | Rs.1,728.92 crore |
| Answer» B. Rs.1,328.92 crore | |
| 2116. |
According to the report 'Global Trade Update 2020' released by UNCTAD, the value of international trade in goods is expected to plunge further by how much percent in the ongoing second quarter due to coronavirus pandemic? |
| A. | 17% |
| B. | 37% |
| C. | 47% |
| D. | 27% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2117. |
According to the FIFA world Ranking released on June 11, 2020, what is India's rank? |
| A. | 98 |
| B. | 102 |
| C. | 108 |
| D. | 128 |
| Answer» D. 128 | |
| 2118. |
Which city launched "She Triumphs through Respect, Equality, and Empowerment(STREE)", a programme to support and empower women victims of domestic violence and abuse? |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Bangalore |
| C. | Ahmedabad |
| D. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2119. |
India's foreign exchange reserves have surged by how much dollars to cross the half-a-trillion mark for the first time? |
| A. | 6.22 billion dollars |
| B. | 5.22 billion dollars |
| C. | 7.22 billion dollars |
| D. | 8.22 billion dollars |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2120. |
Which city Railway Protection Force has launched a Robot 'CAPTAIN ARJUN' to intensify the screening and surveillance? |
| A. | Pune |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Ahmedabad |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 2121. |
Who launched the Indian Gas Exchange in an e-ceremony on 15 June? |
| A. | Dharmendra Pradhan |
| B. | D.V. Sadananda Gowda |
| C. | Nitin Jairam Gadkari |
| D. | Ramvilas Paswan |
| Answer» B. D.V. Sadananda Gowda | |
| 2122. |
Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the virtual 40th GST Council Meeting. What is extended time limit for revoking cancellations of GST registration? |
| A. | July 30, 2020 |
| B. | Oct. 30, 2020 |
| C. | Sept. 30, 2020 |
| D. | Dec. 30, 2020 |
| Answer» D. Dec. 30, 2020 | |
| 2123. |
What is the name of Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister who resigned amid ongoing criminal investigation into whether the government illegally sold radio frequencies? |
| A. | Askar Akayev |
| B. | Roza Otunbayeva |
| C. | Mukhammedkalyi Abylgaziyev |
| D. | Kurmanbek Bakiyev |
| Answer» D. Kurmanbek Bakiyev | |
| 2124. |
The fifth state of matter has been observed by the scientists for the first time in space. What is the name of fifth state of matter? |
| A. | Bose-Einstein condensates |
| B. | Plasma |
| C. | Gas |
| D. | Solid |
| Answer» B. Plasma | |
| 2125. |
Who will inaugurate Composite Regional Centre in Ranchi on 17 April through video conferencing amid COVID-19 pandemic? |
| A. | Narendra Singh Tomar |
| B. | Shripad Yesso Naik |
| C. | Thaawarchand Gehlot |
| D. | Mahendra Nath Pandey |
| Answer» D. Mahendra Nath Pandey | |
| 2126. |
What is the name of novel written by Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro? |
| A. | Klara and the Sun |
| B. | Death in Her Hands |
| C. | My Dark Vanessa |
| D. | The Glass Hotel |
| Answer» B. Death in Her Hands | |
| 2127. |
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission launched a project in Palghar district of Maharashtra, a state with more than 50 lakh palm trees. Headquarters of KVIC is loccated in which city? |
| A. | Surat |
| B. | Ahmedabad |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2128. |
According to the report titled "Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Security and Nutrition" released by FAO, how many people fell into acute food insecurity since February 2020? |
| A. | 40 million |
| B. | 35 million |
| C. | 25 million |
| D. | 45 million |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2129. |
Serum Institute of India, signs a new supply agreement with UNICEF and Vaccine alliance Gavi's procurement partner to supply which vaccine to low income countries all over the world? |
| A. | Cholera. Vaxchora. |
| B. | Human Papillomavirus |
| C. | Hepatitis A Vaccine |
| D. | Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2130. |
Following reports of relaxation in lockdown by various major economies around the world, on 19th June 2020, the WHO has warned that this could lead to a new and dangerous phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. Who is Director-General of WHO? |
| A. | Tedros Adhanom |
| B. | Guy Ryder |
| C. | Bishar Abdirahman Hussein |
| D. | Petteri Taalas |
| Answer» B. Guy Ryder | |
| 2131. |
The Reserve Bank of India on 19th June 2020 has extended the regulatory restrictions imposed on PMC Bank by how many months? |
| A. | 9 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2132. |
PM launched the 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' employment scheme for migrant workers from how many states who returned to their home states during the coronavirus-induced lockdown? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 2133. |
Approximately how much percent of the world's population were displaced according to Global Trends- Forced Displacement in 2019 report released by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2019? |
| A. | 4% |
| B. | 0.5% |
| C. | 2% |
| D. | 1% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2134. |
According to the "Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020", by United Nations, how many children are affected by physical, sexual or psychological violence? |
| A. | 1 billion |
| B. | 2 billion |
| C. | 0.5 billion |
| D. | 3 billion |
| Answer» B. 2 billion | |
| 2135. |
What is India's position in largest holder of US government securities at the end of April 2020 with a holding worth USD 157.4 billion? |
| A. | 6th |
| B. | 12th |
| C. | 8th |
| D. | 4th |
| Answer» C. 8th | |
| 2136. |
The Supreme Court asked the government to treat a writ petition, for setting up expert panels to improve India's performance in which index? |
| A. | Food safety index |
| B. | Nature Inde |
| C. | Rule of Law Index |
| D. | World Competitive Index |
| Answer» D. World Competitive Index | |
| 2137. |
India has retained and consolidated its position at which number in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) for 2017? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 2138. |
Who released report titled "Lives Upended How COVID-19 threatens the futures of 600 million South Asian children"? |
| A. | UNICEF |
| B. | ECOSOC |
| C. | UNCTAD |
| D. | UNEP |
| Answer» B. ECOSOC | |
| 2139. |
What is the name of behaviour change campaign launched by NITI Aayog, in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Ashoka University, and the Ministries of Health and Ministry of Women and Child Development? |
| A. | Navigating the New Normal |
| B. | Behaving in the New Normal |
| C. | Starting the New Normal |
| D. | Living the New Normal |
| Answer» B. Behaving in the New Normal | |
| 2140. |
Which Indian city become the only city in the country to be included in the world's top-30 startup ecosystem ranking in Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2020 by Startup Genome? |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Surat |
| C. | Bangalore |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» D. Delhi | |
| 2141. |
Who release the first ever report on illegal wildlife trade titled "Money Laundering and the Illegal Wildlife Trade"? |
| A. | World Bank |
| B. | Financial Action Task Force |
| C. | Asian Development Bank |
| D. | New Development Bank |
| Answer» C. Asian Development Bank | |
| 2142. |
According to the report, "State of World Population 2020: Against my will - Defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality" India accounts for how many "missing females" over the past 50 years? |
| A. | 45.8 million |
| B. | 55.8 million |
| C. | 65.8 million |
| D. | 35.8 million |
| Answer» B. 55.8 million | |
| 2143. |
Liberty General Insurance launches 1st of its kind innovative service 'Liberty Assure'. Who is CEO of Liberty General Insurance? |
| A. | Shikha Sharma |
| B. | Roopam Asthana |
| C. | Aditya Puri |
| D. | Sanjay Agarwal |
| Answer» C. Aditya Puri | |
| 2144. |
What is India rank in the 2020 Sustainable Development Goals Index? |
| A. | 132 |
| B. | 112 |
| C. | 117 |
| D. | 143 |
| Answer» D. 143 | |
| 2145. |
Who is the author of the book, 'Mahaveer: The Soldier who never died'? |
| A. | Kiran Desai |
| B. | Amitav Ghosh |
| C. | A.K. Srikumar |
| D. | Aravind Adiga |
| Answer» D. Aravind Adiga | |
| 2146. |
According to the report on "Cancer preparedness in Asia-Pacific: Progress towards universal cancer control", what is India's rank for cancer preparedness among 10 Asia-Pacific countries? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 2147. |
Which Police Station is ranked as one of the best Police Stations of India? |
| A. | Hoshangabad |
| B. | Raipur |
| C. | Nauthala |
| D. | Nadaun |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2148. |
Who is the author of 'His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama: An Illustrated Biography'? |
| A. | 26th |
| B. | 36th |
| C. | Tenzin Geyche Tethong |
| D. | 46th |
| Answer» D. 46th | |
| 2149. |
Who is the author of book "If It Bleeds"? |
| A. | Ayn Rand |
| B. | Stephen King |
| C. | J.K. Rowling |
| D. | Virginia Woolf |
| Answer» C. J.K. Rowling | |
| 2150. |
India witnessed how many people move out of multidimensional poverty between 2005-2006 and 2015-2016, as per UN report on Global Multidimensional Poverty Index? |
| A. | 373 million |
| B. | 473 million |
| C. | 273 million |
| D. | 173 million |
| Answer» D. 173 million | |