21. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has signed a MoU with which foundation to telecast e-learning content for school children?
[A] Rotary India
[B] Child Rights and You
[C] Smile Foundation
[D] Akshaya Patra Foundation
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Correct Answer: A [Rotary India]
Notes:
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has digitally signed a MoU with Rotary India to telecast e-learning content for school children.
The Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank was present during the event. The learning content is to be telecasted in all NCERT TV channels for class 1-12. Under the ‘Vidya Daan 2.0’ programme, Rotary International will provide the e – content in Hindi language to NCERT. Material for special children and Adult Literacy Mission will also be provided.
22. Apparel Export Promotion Council is set to sell masks & PPEs through which e-Commerce platform?
[A] Flipkart
[B] Amazon
[C] Jio Mart
[D] Snapdeal
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Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has sought special proposals from Amazon for selling masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits.
Since a huge market has been formed for masks across the world particularly among all fashion brands, several Indian players have started exporting non-medical and designer masks. The exporters are also exploring measures of getting international certifications needed to export to other countries.
23. Which Indian-American has won the prestigious World Food Prize 2020?
[A] Dr Rattan Lal
[B] A.K. Patra
[C] Pradip Dey
[D] R. S. Chaudhary
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Correct Answer: A [Dr Rattan Lal ]
Notes:
Indian-American soil scientist Dr Rattan Lal has won the prestigious World Food Prize. The award is considered to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize in agriculture.
Dr Rattan Lal has been awarded for his contribution in assisting small farmers to improve their soil’s health. This has let the global food supply to increase considerably. He has promoted soil-saving techniques which has benefitted the livelihoods of more than 500 million small farmers.
24. Which country remains in the top spot in the latest FIFA rankings released?
[A] Belgium
[B] France
[C] Brazil
[D] England
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Correct Answer: A [Belgium]
Notes:
The International Football Federation FIFA has released its global FIFA ranks recently. Belgium retained its top spot in the list.
Belgium is followed by France and Brazil. The fourth and fifth positions are occupied by England and Uruguay respectively. Indian football team has retained the 108th spot in the ranking. The Covid-19 pandemic has remained an obstacle to the staging of international matches and the ranking remains unchanged.
25. Which state’s forest division has estimated 2000 Indian gaurs, in its first population estimation exercise?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The first population estimation exercise of the Indian gaur carried out in the Nilgiris Forest Division in recent years.
As per the exercise, that was conducted in February, more than an estimated 2,000 Indian gaurs are present in the entire division. However, majority of animals were in the conflict-prone areas close to human habitations. Among the 2000 gaurs, about 794 gaurs were directly sighted over a one-week period.
26. As of 2020, who is the only human who has walked in space and reached the deepest point in the ocean?
[A] Kathy Sullivan
[B] Christina Koch
[C] Ann McClain
[D] Jessica Meir
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Correct Answer: A [Kathy Sullivan]
Notes:
Famous astronaut and oceanographer Kathy Sullivan recently became the first woman and the fifth person in history to descend to the Challenger Deep.
It is regarded as the deepest known point in the world’s oceans and is located in the Mariana Trench, seven miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. With this achievement, she is now the only human who has walked in space and reached the deepest point in the ocean.
27. Anosmia, which was in news recently, is associated with which biological phenomenon?
[A] Loss of smell
[B] Loss of taste
[C] Loss of perspiration
[D] Loss of skin sensitivity
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Correct Answer: A [Loss of smell]
Notes:
As per the revised clinical management protocols released by the Union Health Ministry, Anosmia (called as Loss of smell) and Ageusia (called Loss of taste) has been added to the official list of COVID-19 symptoms.
These symptoms are being continuously reported by the coronavirus-infected patients before the beginning of respiratory symptoms. Health Ministry also approved use of Remdesivir to treat Covid-19 in moderate stage of criticality and use of HCQ (hydroxychloroquine) to treat Covid-19 in early stages.
28. Which Bollywood personality was named by NITI Aayog to promote the Women Entrepreneurship platform (WEP)?
[A] Salman Khan
[B] Akshay Kumar
[C] Sushant Singh Rajput
[D] Vidya Balan
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Correct Answer: C [Sushant Singh Rajput]
Notes:
Young Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was recently found dead at his residence, at the age of 34. Sushant was known for his acclaimed performances in films such as MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchiriya, Kai Po Che, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! among others.
The policy think-tank of the Indian government, NITI Aayog signed him to promote the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in the year 2018.
29. India signed an MoU with which country to construct Rs 2.33 crore sanitation facility in their iconic temple?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Nepal
[C] Bhutan
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Embassy, Nepal’s Ministry of Federal Affairs & General Administration and Kathmandu Metropolitan City for the construction of the sanitation facility at the Pashupatinath Temple of Nepal.
The famous temple is also listed under the UNESCO World Heritage site. India has pledged to construct a Rs 2.33 crore sanitation facility at the Temple complex to improve the infrastructure for the pilgrims.
30. Which Indian state/UT is set to have the world’s largest Covid-19 care facility?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi is set to have the world’s largest coronavirus facility with over 200 halls and 10,000 beds, as per the official announcement.
The Delhi government has started converting a South Delhi-based Spiritual Centre into the world’s largest Covid-19 care facility. As a sudden rise in the Covid-19 cases is seen in Delhi, this decision has been taken. The complex is expected to be fully ready by June 30 for treatment of the patients.