The 59th National Pharmacy Week was observed from 16th November to 22nd November 2020 with which of the following themes?

Safe and effective medicines for all

Lessen the mortality of COVID 19

Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals

Safe and effective medicines for all

Pharmacists are your medicines experts

Which of the following ministries has issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps?

Ministry of Science and Technology

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The Central Government has recently issued the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 to further amend the _______________.

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1966

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1976

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1986

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

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1.	The 59th National Pharmacy Week was observed from 16th November to 22nd November 2020 with which of the following themes?
A.	Lessen the mortality of COVID 19
B.	Pharmacists: Frontline Health Professionals
C.	Safe and effective medicines for all
D.	Pharmacists are your medicines experts
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Safe and effective medicines for all

Discussion

2.	India has successfully test-fired the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system at an integrated test range in ______________.
A.	Abdul Kalam Island
B.	Integrated Test Range
C.	Balasore
D.	Chandipur
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

3.	Lakhta Center has won the Emporis Skyscraper Award, one of the world’s most renowned prizes for high-rise architecture. It is situated in which of the following countries?
A.	France
B.	Russia
C.	Italy
D.	Germany
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Italy

Discussion

4.	Which of the following state governments has recently launched “Scheme for Chief Minister’s Award for Good Governance” to recognise and reward progressive and extraordinary work executed by authority officers that promotes good governance?
A.	Manipur
B.	Nagaland
C.	Rajasthan
D.	Bihar
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Nagaland

Discussion

5.	Sadat Rahman has won the International Children’s Peace Prize 2020 for his fight against cyberbullying. He was from which of the following countries?
A.	India
B.	Pakistan
C.	Bangladesh
D.	Afghanistan
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Afghanistan

Discussion

6.	The Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi has recently launched “Har Ghar Nal Yojna” worth Rs 5,555.38 crore for drinking water projects in which of the following states?
A.	Madhya Pradesh
B.	Gujarat
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Odisha
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Odisha

Discussion

7.	Which edition of Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptocurrencies organised by Interpol, Europol and Basel Institute on Governance (Switzerland) took place virtually from November 18-19, 2020?
A.	5th
B.	1st
C.	2nd
D.	4th
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

8.	Which State Cabinet has recently agreed on the creation of Vijayanagara district as its 31st District?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Karnataka
C.	Telangana
D.	Andhra Pradesh
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Telangana

Discussion

9.	Which of thefolowing state governments has recently issued a notification to rename the Haveri Railway station as Mahadevappa Mailara Railway Station after a freedom fighter?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Kerala
C.	Karnataka
D.	Tamil Nadu
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu

Discussion

10.	The 2020 World Fisheries Day was observed globally on which of the following dates?
A.	November 21
B.	November 22
C.	November 23
D.	November 24
E.	None of these
Answer» B. November 22

Discussion

11.	Who among the following has won the Emmett Leahy Award 2020?
A.	Charanjit Attra
B.	Dinesh Katre
C.	Vijay P Bhatkar
D.	Dinesh Kumar Khara
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Vijay P Bhatkar

Discussion

12.	Central Government has recently provided ________________to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in order to meet regulatory Capital requirement?
A.	760 crore
B.	800 crore
C.	500 crore
D.	670 crore
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

13.	Union minister Jitendra Singh laid foundation stone of ‘Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation/Development Plan’ in which of the following states/UTs?
A.	Jammu and Kashmir
B.	Punjab
C.	Delhi
D.	Goa
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Punjab

Discussion

14.	Which of the following states has recently launched fortified rice distribution & Swami Atmanand Government English Medium School Scheme on November 1, 2020 ?
A.	Jharkhand
B.	Bihar
C.	Chhattisgarh
D.	Madhya Pradesh
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh

Discussion

15.	India’s first ever e-resource centre ‘Nyay Kaushal’ has been inaugurated in which State/UT?
A.	Karnataka
B.	Maharashtra
C.	Tamil Nadu
D.	Gujarat
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Tamil Nadu

Discussion

16.	Which of the following armed forces has recently developed a simple messaging application named the Secure Application for Internet (SAI)?
A.	Indian Navy
B.	Indian Coast Guard
C.	Indian Armed Forces
D.	Indian Army
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

17.	According to the Annual State of Education Report (ASER) 2020, which of the following states has recently occupied the top position in the decline of dropout rate among school students during 2018-2020?
A.	Assam
B.	West Bengal
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Kerala
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh

Discussion

18.	Which of the following banks has entered into a strategic partnership with global non-profit education platform edX, where the bank will offer its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the platform?
A.	Punjab National Bank
B.	Indian Overseas Bank
C.	State Bank of India
D.	Syndicate Bank
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Syndicate Bank

Discussion

19.	Panna Biosphere Reserve in which state has been included to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves by the UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme?
A.	Chhattisgarh
B.	West Bengal
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Uttar Pradesh
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh

Discussion

20.	Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi has inaugurated a Children Nutrition Park, dubbed as the world’s first such technology-driven theme park developed over 35,000 square meters in which of the following states?
A.	Gujarat
B.	Bihar
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Jharkhand
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Bihar

Discussion

21.	Which of the following states is the best governed among large States in Public Affairs Index-2020 of Bengaluru-based NGO Public Affairs Centre?
A.	Karnataka
B.	Tamil Nadu
C.	Kerala
D.	Andhra Pradesh
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh

Discussion

22.	Who among the following has recently launched a Scheme titled “SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)”, designed exclusively for women scientists, in a function today on an e-platform?
A.	Prakash Javadekar
B.	Narendra Modi
C.	Harsh Vardhan
D.	Piyush Goyal
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Piyush Goyal

Discussion

23.	Kabartal Wetland in which state has been designated as Ramsar Site?
A.	Rajasthan
B.	Uttar Pradesh
C.	Bihar
D.	Jharkhand
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Jharkhand

Discussion

24.	On 29th October 2020, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and ________________ on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine through joint initiatives and technology development.
A.	Cambodia
B.	Sri Lanka
C.	Maldives
D.	Indonesia
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Sri Lanka

Discussion

25.	Who among the following has inaugurated the 4th India Energy Forum by CERAWeek?
A.	Rajnath Singh
B.	Amit Shah
C.	Narendra Modi
D.	Piyush Goyal
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Piyush Goyal

Discussion

26.	Who among the following has recently addressed a virtual National Conference on ‘Empowering through Zero- Shunya Se Sashaktikaran'?
A.	Prakash Javadekar
B.	Ramesh Pokhriyal
C.	Harsh Vardhan
D.	Rajnath Singh
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Harsh Vardhan

Discussion

27.	The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and which organizations have announced a collaboration to create a robust education and skilling ecosystem that creates critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and next generation innovators through the Common Services Centre Academy?
A.	Amazon India
B.	TCS
C.	IBM India
D.	Samsung India
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Samsung India

Discussion

28.	Which entity has recently launched a completely digitised online Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?
A.	Indian Railways
B.	Reserve Bank of India
C.	NTPC Limited
D.	Reliance Industries
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Reserve Bank of India

Discussion

29.	Which of the following companies is going to acquire nearly 20 per cent stake in Renaissance Investment Solutions ARC (asset reconstruction company) Private Ltd for Rs 49.8 lakh?
A.	ICICI Ltd
B.	HDFC Ltd
C.	Reliance Ltd
D.	Bajaj Finserv Ltd
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Reliance Ltd

Discussion

30.	Greg Barclay has been elected as new chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC). He is from which of the following countries?
A.	Australia
B.	West Indies
C.	New Zealand
D.	United Kingdom
E.	None of these
Answer» D. United Kingdom

Discussion

31.	In which state, 23 rare medicinal plants have been listed as ‘endangered’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) list?
A.	Madhya Pradesh
B.	Andhra Pradesh
C.	Karnataka
D.	Chhattisgarh
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Chhattisgarh

Discussion

32.	Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Indian Bank and __________________ have acquired 6.67 per cent stake each in financial technology firm IBBIC.
A.	Kotak Mahindra Bank
B.	HDFC Bank
C.	Federal Bank
D.	South Indian Bank
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

33.	The United Nations humanitarian chief has released ___________ US dollars from its emergency fund to support women-led organisations that prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
A.	$15 million
B.	$20 million
C.	$25 million
D.	$10 million
E.	None of these
Answer» D. $10 million

Discussion

34.	Achyuta Samanta has been elected as the president of which of the following organizations?
A.	Volleyball Federation of India
B.	Badminton Association of India
C.	All India Tennis Association
D.	Judo Federation of India
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Badminton Association of India

Discussion

35.	Which of the following dictionaries has recently named ‘quarantine’ as the Word of the Year 2020?
A.	Webster’s Dictionary
B.	Cambridge Dictionary
C.	Collins Dictionary
D.	Oxford Dictionary
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Collins Dictionary

Discussion

36.	Which of the following ministries has issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps?
A.	Ministry of Science and Technology
B.	Ministry of External Affairs
C.	Ministry of Home Affairs
D.	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

37.	Which of the following states was awarded as best performing state in inland fisheries sector, announced on the occasion of ‘World Fisheries Day’?
A.	Maharashtra
B.	Odisha
C.	Uttar Pradesh
D.	Kerala
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Kerala

Discussion

38.	Which of the following banks has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSe) to promote ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and green finance?
A.	State Bank of India
B.	Bank of Baroda
C.	Axis Bank
D.	HDFC Bank
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Bank of Baroda

Discussion

39.	The Karnataka government has recently set _____________ as target to become a USD 50 billion biotechnology market.
A.	2022
B.	2024
C.	2028
D.	2025
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

40.	Which of the following countries has recently hosted the 2020 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting?
A.	Malaysia
B.	Indonesia
C.	Australia
D.	Philippines
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Indonesia

Discussion

41.	Which of the following states has decided to set up 400 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state?
A.	Uttar Pradesh
B.	Madhya Pradesh
C.	Andhra Pradesh
D.	Tamil Nadu
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu

Discussion

42.	In a bid to strengthen capital base, the union government has provided what amount to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) considering their importance in agriculture finance during these difficult times?
A.	Rs 570 crore
B.	Rs 770 crore
C.	Rs 870 crore
D.	Rs 670 crore
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

43.	Who among the following has recently authored the book titled “Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy”?
A.	Tamal Bandyopadhyay
B.	Tapan Singhel
C.	Shashi Tharoor
D.	Bibek Debroy
E.	None of these
Answer» B. Tapan Singhel

Discussion

44.	Who among the following has authored the book titled "Till We Win"?
A.	Balram Bhargava
B.	Rajdeep Sardesai
C.	Naresh Trehan
D.	Randeep Guleria
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

45.	Who among the following has been selected for this year’s Ezhuthachan Puraskaram?
A.	Indu Menon
B.	K. Ravindran Nair
C.	Paul Zacharia
D.	A. Sethumadhavan
E.	None of these
Answer» D. A. Sethumadhavan

Discussion

46.	Which of the following countries has recently withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement?
A.	China
B.	United States
C.	India
D.	Australia
E.	None of these
Answer» C. India

Discussion

47.	Which of the following IIT has recently launched NMDC Innovation and Incubation Centre (NICE) Program (a deep technology startup support system) along with National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)?
A.	IIT Madras
B.	IIT Hyderabad
C.	IIT Kanpur
D.	IIT Mumbai
E.	None of these
Answer» C. IIT Kanpur

Discussion

48.	The Central Government has recently issued the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 to further amend the _______________.
A.	Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1966
B.	Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1976
C.	Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1986
D.	Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

49.	Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has recently approved Rs.1810.56 crore for 210 MW Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project in which of the following states?
A.	Jharkhand
B.	Himachal Pradesh
C.	Madhya Pradesh
D.	Haryana
E.	None of these
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh

Discussion

50.	Who among the following has recently released the NCAER Report on "Estimating the economic benefits of Investment in Monsoon Mission and High Performance Computing Facilities?
A.	Amit Shah
B.	Sri Narendra Modi
C.	Rajnath Singh
D.	Dr. Harsh Vardhan
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

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The 59th National Pharmacy Week was observed from 16th November to 22nd November 2020 with which of the following themes?

India has successfully test-fired the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system at an integrated test range in ______________.

Lakhta Center has won the Emporis Skyscraper Award, one of the world’s most renowned prizes for high-rise architecture. It is situated in which of the following countries?

Which of the following state governments has recently launched “Scheme for Chief Minister’s Award for Good Governance” to recognise and reward progressive and extraordinary work executed by authority officers that promotes good governance?

Sadat Rahman has won the International Children’s Peace Prize 2020 for his fight against cyberbullying. He was from which of the following countries?

The Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi has recently launched “Har Ghar Nal Yojna” worth Rs 5,555.38 crore for drinking water projects in which of the following states?

Which edition of Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptocurrencies organised by Interpol, Europol and Basel Institute on Governance (Switzerland) took place virtually from November 18-19, 2020?

Which State Cabinet has recently agreed on the creation of Vijayanagara district as its 31st District?

Which of thefolowing state governments has recently issued a notification to rename the Haveri Railway station as Mahadevappa Mailara Railway Station after a freedom fighter?

The 2020 World Fisheries Day was observed globally on which of the following dates?

Who among the following has won the Emmett Leahy Award 2020?

Central Government has recently provided ________________to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in order to meet regulatory Capital requirement?

Union minister Jitendra Singh laid foundation stone of ‘Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation/Development Plan’ in which of the following states/UTs?

Which of the following states has recently launched fortified rice distribution & Swami Atmanand Government English Medium School Scheme on November 1, 2020 ?

India’s first ever e-resource centre ‘Nyay Kaushal’ has been inaugurated in which State/UT?

Which of the following armed forces has recently developed a simple messaging application named the Secure Application for Internet (SAI)?

According to the Annual State of Education Report (ASER) 2020, which of the following states has recently occupied the top position in the decline of dropout rate among school students during 2018-2020?

Which of the following banks has entered into a strategic partnership with global non-profit education platform edX, where the bank will offer its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the platform?

Panna Biosphere Reserve in which state has been included to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves by the UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme?

Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi has inaugurated a Children Nutrition Park, dubbed as the world’s first such technology-driven theme park developed over 35,000 square meters in which of the following states?

Which of the following states is the best governed among large States in Public Affairs Index-2020 of Bengaluru-based NGO Public Affairs Centre?

Who among the following has recently launched a Scheme titled “SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research)”, designed exclusively for women scientists, in a function today on an e-platform?

Kabartal Wetland in which state has been designated as Ramsar Site?

On 29th October 2020, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and ________________ on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine through joint initiatives and technology development.

Who among the following has inaugurated the 4th India Energy Forum by CERAWeek?

Who among the following has recently addressed a virtual National Conference on ‘Empowering through Zero- Shunya Se Sashaktikaran'?

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and which organizations have announced a collaboration to create a robust education and skilling ecosystem that creates critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and next generation innovators through the Common Services Centre Academy?

Which entity has recently launched a completely digitised online Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

Which of the following companies is going to acquire nearly 20 per cent stake in Renaissance Investment Solutions ARC (asset reconstruction company) Private Ltd for Rs 49.8 lakh?

Greg Barclay has been elected as new chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC). He is from which of the following countries?

In which state, 23 rare medicinal plants have been listed as ‘endangered’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) list?

Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Indian Bank and __________________ have acquired 6.67 per cent stake each in financial technology firm IBBIC.

The United Nations humanitarian chief has released ___________ US dollars from its emergency fund to support women-led organisations that prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

Achyuta Samanta has been elected as the president of which of the following organizations?

Which of the following dictionaries has recently named ‘quarantine’ as the Word of the Year 2020?

Which of the following ministries has issued an order under section 69A of the Information Technology Act blocking access to 43 mobile apps?

Which of the following states was awarded as best performing state in inland fisheries sector, announced on the occasion of ‘World Fisheries Day’?

Which of the following banks has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSe) to promote ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and green finance?

The Karnataka government has recently set _____________ as target to become a USD 50 billion biotechnology market.

Which of the following countries has recently hosted the 2020 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting?

Which of the following states has decided to set up 400 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state?

In a bid to strengthen capital base, the union government has provided what amount to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) considering their importance in agriculture finance during these difficult times?

Who among the following has recently authored the book titled “Pandemonium: The Great Indian Banking Tragedy”?

Who among the following has authored the book titled "Till We Win"?

Who among the following has been selected for this year’s Ezhuthachan Puraskaram?

Which of the following countries has recently withdrawn from the Paris Climate Agreement?

Which of the following IIT has recently launched NMDC Innovation and Incubation Centre (NICE) Program (a deep technology startup support system) along with National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)?

The Central Government has recently issued the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 to further amend the _______________.

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has recently approved Rs.1810.56 crore for 210 MW Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project in which of the following states?

Who among the following has recently released the NCAER Report on "Estimating the economic benefits of Investment in Monsoon Mission and High Performance Computing Facilities?