1. What is the theme of the India International Science Festival 2020?
Correct Answer: A [Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare]
Notes:
Ministries of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati organise the India International Science Festival.
Launched in the year 2015, the festival aims to promote scientific temper in the society and encourage students to take up scientific career. This year, the theme of the 4-day long India International Science festival is ‘Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare’.
Ministries of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati organise the India International Science Festival.
Launched in the year 2015, the festival aims to promote scientific temper in the society and encourage students to take up scientific career. This year, the theme of the 4-day long India International Science festival is ‘Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare’.
2. The Prime Minister released a postage stamp during the centenary celebrations of which University?
Correct Answer: A [Aligarh Muslim University]
Notes:
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a Central university in Aligarh. It was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875.
After the Aligarh Muslim University Act, its original name of ‘Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College’ was changed to Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. The Prime Minister addressed the Centenary celebrations of the University and also released a postage stamp dedicated to AMU.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a Central university in Aligarh. It was originally established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1875.
After the Aligarh Muslim University Act, its original name of ‘Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College’ was changed to Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. The Prime Minister addressed the Centenary celebrations of the University and also released a postage stamp dedicated to AMU.
3. As per a Lancet report, which issue has caused 1.7 million deaths and economic loss of 1.4% of the GDP, in India?
Correct Answer: B [Air Pollution]
Notes:
As per a recent study on Health and economic impact of air pollution in the States of India published in the Lancet journal, 1.7 million deaths were regarded to have caused due to air pollution in 2019 in India in 2019.
This figure is 18% of the total deaths in the country. The economic loss due to the lost output was 1.4% of the GDP in India, which is equivalent to ₹260,000 crore. The study was funded by the UNEP, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and ICMR.
As per a recent study on Health and economic impact of air pollution in the States of India published in the Lancet journal, 1.7 million deaths were regarded to have caused due to air pollution in 2019 in India in 2019.
This figure is 18% of the total deaths in the country. The economic loss due to the lost output was 1.4% of the GDP in India, which is equivalent to ₹260,000 crore. The study was funded by the UNEP, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and ICMR.
4. The Suspension on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been extended till which date?
Correct Answer: A [March 31, 2021]
Notes:
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the suspension of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is extended till March 31, 2021.
As a part of relief measures to industries, the government had earlier suspended fresh proceedings under IBC for loan defaults on or after March 25, for six months. The suspension was further extended by three months till December 25.
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the suspension of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is extended till March 31, 2021.
As a part of relief measures to industries, the government had earlier suspended fresh proceedings under IBC for loan defaults on or after March 25, for six months. The suspension was further extended by three months till December 25.
5. Which Indian bank has launched contactless ‘RuPay Select’ debit card in association with NPCI?
Correct Answer: B [Central Bank of India]
Notes:
Central Bank of India has recently launched contactless ‘RuPay Select’ debit card in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Through this card, the users can avail membership and access to golf courses, gyms, spas and restaurants. The users can also avail discounted health check-ups with the National Common Mobility Debit Card (NCMC).
Central Bank of India has recently launched contactless ‘RuPay Select’ debit card in association with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
Through this card, the users can avail membership and access to golf courses, gyms, spas and restaurants. The users can also avail discounted health check-ups with the National Common Mobility Debit Card (NCMC).