31. 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.
32. Which global institution has estimated that India’s economy will contract by 4% in the financial year 2020-21?
[A] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
[B] Asian Development Bank (ADB)
[C] World Bank
[D] International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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Correct Answer: B [Asian Development Bank (ADB)]
Notes:
Manila-based Asian Development Bank recently announced that the economy of India would contract by 4% in the financial year 2020-21.
In its earlier outlook released in the month of April, it had estimated that India would grow at 4%. But it has been reduced to -4%. It also projected that the GDP of India would grow at 5.0% in the following year, as compared to 6.2% projected in April. A growth of 0.1% is expected for the whole Developing economies of Asian region.
33. Who has been elected as the President of 75th United Nations General Assembly?
[A] Gita Gopinath
[B] Volkan Bozkir
[C] Masatsugu Asakawa
[D] David Malpass
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Correct Answer: B [Volkan Bozkir]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly has recently elected Turkish diplomat Volkan Bozkir to be its president. He is the first Turkish national to head the General Assembly.
This decision has been taken ahead of the 75th General Assembly in September. Volkan Bozkir is serving as the head of the Turkish Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. He had also served as Turkey’s Minister of European Affairs and Chief Negotiator. He would assume office in September 2020 and hold the post for one year.
34. What is the name of the first mobile COVID-19 testing lab launched by the Health Minister, to promote testing access in rural areas?
[A] I-LAB
[B] Bharat Lab
[C] CO-LAB
[D] GRAM LAB
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Correct Answer: A [I-LAB]
Notes:
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan has recently launched India’s first mobile lab for COVID-19 testing to promote last mile testing access in rural India.
The Infectious Disease Diagnostic Lab (I-LAB) has been launched with the support of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, under the COVID command strategy. This mobile lab will be deployed in the remote and inaccessible parts of the country. It can perform 25 RT-PCR tests and 300 ELISA tests per day.
35.
Who is the author of the book titled ‘Klara and the Sun’ that was seen in news recently?
[A] Kazuo Ishiguro
[B] Margaret Atwood
[C] Bernardine Evaristo
[D] Salman Rushdie
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Correct Answer: A [Kazuo Ishiguro]
Notes:
Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro announced that his book titled ‘Klara and the Sun’ will be released in March 2021. He is a British novelist born in Japan.
The theme of the book is ‘what does it mean to love’. This is the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His previous literary works have earned several prestigious awards including the Booker Prize. He has also won the highest honorary awards from France and Japan.
36. The Finance Ministry has called for advisors for the process of Initial Public Offering (IPO) of which organisation?
[A] Air India
[B] Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
[C] Life Insurance Corporation of India
[D] Container Corporation of India
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Correct Answer: C [Life Insurance Corporation of India]
Notes:
The Government of India has proposed to appoint two transaction advisors for assisting the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) in preparing the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation of India.
In the Union Budget 2020, Finance Minister proposed that the government will sell a part of its holding in LIC through an initial public offering. This IPO is expected to be the largest ever in the country and the advisors are asked to submit their bids till July 13.
37. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)?
[A] Raghuram Rajan
[B] Urjit Patel
[C] U K Sinha
[D] M S Sahoo
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Correct Answer: B [Urjit Patel]
Notes:
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as Chairman of the economic think tank, the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP).
Urjit Patel will be the Chairperson of NIPFP for a four-year term from June 22, 2020. He will replace Vijay Laxman Kelkar, who had been the Chairman of the think-tank since 2014. Urjit Patel served as the Deputy Governor of RBI in 2013 and Governor of RBI from 2016 to 2018.
38. Which type of animal is Stegodon, the fossil of which has been recently found in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Elephant
[B] Turtle
[C] Giraffe
[D] Lion
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Correct Answer: A [Elephant]
Notes:
The fossil of Stegodon, a variety of the elephant, was recently discovered near Saharanpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Stegodon is an extinct type of elephant with unique tusks and molars, that was found at an early age in Asia and Africa. The fossil found is claimed to be five to eight million years old and from the Dhok Pathan formation of Siwalik range. More researches are to be carried out in the vicinity of the place.
39. In which Indian state/UT, the famous Ambubachi festival is celebrated?
[A] Odisha
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Mizoram
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The annual Ambubachi Mela at the Kamakhya temple in the state of Assam has begun, but without devotees.
The traditional rituals would only be performed in the Kamakhya temple, located atop of Nilachal Hills and is regarded as one of 51 Shakti Peeths. This is the most awaited festival among the devotees usually attracts more than 25 lakh visitors has been cancelled this year. The temple was shut for visitors since March 20, due to the Covid-19 induced restriction.
40. Which country has committed to provide 200 million euros to India, to support the country’s response to tackle COVID-19?
[A] Japan
[B] Australia
[C] Germany
[D] France
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Correct Answer: D [France]
Notes:
Under the recently signed agreement, France committed to provide 200 million euros to India, to support the country’s response to tackle COVID-19.
The programme design has been developed by the World Bank in collaboration with the Indian authorities. It seeks to fast track the existing social protection measures of the Indian Government including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. The programme will provide assistance to low-income families and protect essential frontline workers.