Current Affairs Quiz - April, 2020
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41. Which country drafted the resolution, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly, on equitable access to essential medical supplies?
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Mexico
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [Mexico]
Notes:
The UN General Assembly resolution adopted a resolution, drafted by Mexico, on fair, transparent and equitable access to essential medical supplies and any future vaccines developed to fight COVID-19.
India along with another 174 countries co-sponsored the resolution, among the 193 members of the assembly. The resolution was titled ‘International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19’.
42. International Girls in ICT Day is an initiative of which international organisation?
[A] UN Women
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNICEF
[D] International Telecommunication Union
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Correct Answer: D [International Telecommunication Union]
Notes:
International Girls in ICT Day is the flagship initiative of the Geneva-based International Telecommunication Union, ITU.
This year, the International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on 23 April. The day is celebrated to sensitise people and empower girls to take up their career in Information and Communication Technologies. ITU hosted an online dialogue on “Girls in ICT: Inspiring the Next Generation”.
43. An e-office application called ‘e-karyalay’ has been launched by which Central Armed Police Force, which enables digital movement of files in offices, amid Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
[B] Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
[C] Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
[D] Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
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Correct Answer: B [Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)]
Notes:
An e-office application called ‘e-karyalay’ has been launched by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to prevent coronavirus infection.
The e-office application enables digital movement of files in offices, which is similar to the physical and traditional file movement in CISF offices. The application has been developed by the in-house technical team and they have also created the data recovery site.
44. As per the recent announcement from the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, what is the objective of the Rs 1 trillion fund, proposed to be set up by the Government?
[A] Developing Health infrastructure
[B] Repaying outstanding debts of MSMEs
[C] Bail-out package to MSMEs
[D]
Insurance package to MSMEs
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Correct Answer: B [Repaying outstanding debts of MSMEs]
Notes:
As per the recent announcement of the Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari, he has devised a scheme to set up a Rs 1 trillion fund, which is to be launched by the Government after the approval of Cabinet.
This fund will be utilised for repaying outstanding payments to MSMEs owed by the PSUs, central and state governments and major industries. This is also expected to increase liquidity in the market. As per his statement, the Ministry is also working on fast-tracking GST refunds to help MSMEs.
45. ‘Covid Pharma’, a mobile application to track people who purchase medicines for probable symptoms of Covid-19 over-the-counter, has been launched by which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Department of Medical and Health of Andhra Pradesh has recently launched a mobile application called ‘Covid Pharma’.
The application aims at tracking the people who purchase medicines over the counter (OTC) for symptoms like cough, cold and fever from medical stores across the state. This database would help the state in tracing the people who may contract coronavirus.
46. Which state promulgated an ordinance to make blocking burial or cremation of victims of notified disease, a criminal offence?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The state of Tamil Nadu promulgated an ordinance which made blocking the dignified burial or cremation of victims of notified disease, a criminal offence.
As per the official release, the people involving in such acts will face a minimum jail term of one year to a maximum three-year imprisonment, under section 74 of ‘The Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939’. This decision has been taken at the backdrop of agitations against the burial of two doctors who died of Covid-19.
47. Which Indian has featured in the top 20 global leaders of ‘Medicine Maker Power List 2020’?
[A] Pankaj Patel
[B] Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
[C] Ajay Piramal
[D] Dilip Shanghvi
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Correct Answer: B [Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw ]
Notes:
Bio-con Founder cum Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has recently been named in the ‘Medicine Maker Power List 2020’.
The list celebrates 60 leaders across the world, who had significantly contributed and innovated in the field of biopharmaceuticals. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been ranked in the prestigious list for six years in a row, since 2015.Recently, she has received EY’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award.
48. ‘Bounce Back Loan Scheme’ is the initiative of which country, aimed at assisting small businesses amidst the Covid-19 pandemic?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] France
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: B [United Kingdom]
Notes:
United Kingdom recently launched a new scheme called ‘Bounce Back Loan Scheme’, to assist the small businesses of the country to tackle the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.
The Finance Minister of UK launched this state-backed fast-track finance scheme in the House of Commons. Under the new scheme, small businesses can borrow between 2,000 pounds and 50,000 pounds as interest-free loans. The support schemes released in the last few weeks had provided about 15 billion pounds for business revamping.
49. Shipping ministry has announced Rs 50 lakh compensation for employees at Major Ports. How many major ports are situated in India?
[A] Eight
[B] Ten
[C] Twelve
[D] Fifteen
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Correct Answer: C [Twelve]
Notes:
The Ministry of Shipping in its recent statement has announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh for people employed with major ports in the country.
Under the plan, direct employees as well as contractual labourers are covered. In case they lose their lives to Covid-19, the government will pay an ex-gratia compensation to the dependent members or legal heirs of the port employees. India has 12 major ports situated along the eastern and western coasts.
50. ‘In the face of a pandemic: Ensuring Safety and Health at Work’ is a report released by which global organisation?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] International Labour Organisation
[C] World Bank
[D] United Nations
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Correct Answer: B [International Labour Organisation]
Notes:
International Labour Organisation (ILO) has recently released a report titled ‘In the face of a pandemic: Ensuring Safety and Health at Work’. The report has been released on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28.
The report highlights the occupational safety and health (OSH) risks which are arising due to the spread of COVID-19. It also asked the governments to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the work-places across the world.
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