11. Which teams of Thailand and Malaysia have been banned from participating in Tokyo Olympics?
[A] Shooting
[B] Archery
[C] Weight-lifting
[D] Boxing
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Correct Answer: C [Weight-lifting]
Notes:
The teams of Thailand and Malaysia have been banned from participating in weightlifting events at the Tokyo Olympics.
The sanctions panel of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has imposed disciplinary sanctions on the two countries regarding the same. The panel also suspended the Thai Amateur Weightlifting Association (TAWA) for three years and the Malaysian Weightlifting Federation (MWF) for a year.
12. What is the brand name of the rapid antibody diagnostic kit for COVID-19, developed by the state-owned enterprise, HLL Lifecare Limited?
[A] TestSure
[B] MakeSure
[C] CheckSure
[D] CovidSure
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Correct Answer: B [MakeSure]
Notes:
A Central government enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, HLL Lifecare Limited has developed a rapid antibody diagnostic kit for COVID-19.
The kit has been validated and approved by the NIV and the ICMR and will be marketed under the brand name of “MakeSure”. The result would be obtained from the patient sample in 15-20 minutes using the kit. About two lakh kits for supplying to various government units are to be manufactured within the next 10 days.
13. What is the name of the tropical Cyclone that hit South Pacific island nations Vanuatu islands and Fuji recently?
[A] Harold
[B] Sidr
[C] Diane
[D] Gretel
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Correct Answer: A [Harold]
Notes:
The Tropical Cyclone named ‘Harold’ recently hit the South Pacific island nations including Vanuatu islands and Fuji. It started from the south-west Pacific nation Solomon Islands last week, where it claimed 27 lives.
Later, it hit the Vanuatu islands and caused damages especially in the main town Luganville. Though the cyclone was expected to only reach Category Three, it reached the Category Four in Fiji, where the winds are blowing up to 240 kilometres per hour.
14. Which state announced a Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for Police personnel and state government employees involved in the Covid-19 fight?
[A] Kerala
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently announced a Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for police personnel and other state government employees, who are engaged in the fight against coronavirus pandemic.
This scheme has been unveiled after 5 health workers and 7 police personnel tested positive for coronavirus in the state’s capital. The Chief Minister and the Governor of Madhya Pradesh announced that they will contribute 30 per cent of their salaries to relief funds.
15. Which state/ UT recently approved the establishment of two Centres for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT)?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Punjab
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recently approved the establishment of two Centres for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT) in the Union Territory.
This project will be a joint venture between Government of Jammu & Kashmir and Tata Technologies. This centre will provide skill training to students of Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges and it is and entrepreneurship training to industry professionals.
16. The report titled ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies’ has been released by which global organisation?
[A] United Nations
[B] World Bank
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] International Labour Organisation
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Correct Answer: A [United Nations]
Notes:
The United Nations has recently released a report titled ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies’.
As per the report, the GDP growth of India for the current fiscal is expected to dip to 4.8 per cent. The report also warned that the COVID-19 pandemic would result in adverse economic impacts globally. UN had earlier estimated the GDP growth of India at 5% for the current fiscal.
17. Which Union Ministry has launched the revised version of Swachhata App to handle queries specific to COVID 19?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched revised version of Swachhata App to handle queries specific to COVID 19.
The Swachhata-MoHUA Application is a flagship grievance redressal tool of MoHUA, under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban). Now using this app, the COVID19-related complaints of the citizens will be redressed by the Urban Local bodies.
18. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved the diagnostic machines used for testing which disease, for testing coronavirus samples?
[A] Tuberculosis
[B] Pneumonia
[C] Chronic Bronchitis
[D] Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Correct Answer: A [Tuberculosis]
Notes:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved using diagnostic machines that are used for testing drug-resistant Tuberculosis for conducting coronavirus tests.
The ICMR has recommended this as a screening test. As per the guidance issued, throat or nasal swabs are to be collected in the viral transport medium with the ‘virus lysis buffer’, which is provided along with the kit. ICMR-NIV, Pune will inform about the effects of the viral RNA after neutralization of this novel coronavirus by the lysis buffer.
19. Name the renowned Hindustani classical singer and Padma Shri awardee, who recently passed away?
[A] Walter D’Souza
[B] Shanti Hiranand
[C] Sasi Kalinga
[D] M K Arjunan
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Correct Answer: B [Shanti Hiranand]
Notes:
Veteran Hindustani classical singer and Padma Shri awardee Shanti Hiranand Chawla passed away at Gurgaon, at the age of 87.
The renowned singer was trained in several styles of music including thumri, dadra and ghazal. She had conducted several stage-performances in Indian and abroad. She had been conferred with several accolades including the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2007.
20. Which multilateral funding agency has tripled its Covid-19 response package, initially announced for its developing member countries, to $20 billion?
[A] World Bank
[B] Asian Development Bank
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] BRICS Bank
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Correct Answer: B [Asian Development Bank]
Notes:
The multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) has tripled its Covid-19 response package initially announced for developing member countries to $20 billion.
Last month, ADB had announced a $6.5 billion package for its 31 DMC (developing member countries) to assist them in recovering the economies. The lender has also announced that $2 billion will be provided through loans for private sector and financial institutions and microfinance loans for medium-sized enterprises.