1. Which organisation has announced to make available to 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for Covid-19?
[A] UNICEF
[B] WHO
[C] UNESCO
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [WHO]
Notes:
The World Health Organization has announced that the body along with its leading partners to make available 120 million rapid-diagnostic tests for Covid-19.
The programme aims to help lower and middle-income countries in bridging the gap in testing process, though they are not funded. ‘WHO’ aims to provide the rapid diagnostic tests at five US Dollars apiece.
2. Which technology company has launched a campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Amazon
[D] Facebook
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Google India has recently announced the launch of its nationwide campaign named ‘Make Small Strong’.
It aims to help support small businesses and enhance demand through customer support. It encourages people to buy locally and promote their favourite retailers by posting reviews. This new programme is based on feedback from Small and Medium Businesses.
3. Sheikh Nawaf has been sworn in as the Emir (Ruler) of which Gulf country?
[A] Oman
[B] Bahrain
[C] Kuwait
[D] Saudi Arabia
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Correct Answer: C [Kuwait]
Notes:
Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, also known as Sheikh Nawaf has been sworn in as the Emir (Head) of Kuwait.
The previous ruler Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has recently died in the United States at the age of 91. Sheikh Sabah ruled the country for more than 14 years and the new Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf is 83 years old.
4. Who has organized a 2-day national level consultation programme on Natural Farming?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] ICAR
[C] ICMR
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: D [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog has organized a two-day national-level consultation programme on natural farming from 29th to 30th September.
The programme aims to bring out the socio-economic and environmental benefits of natural farming and to boosting farming income. Central and state government officials, scientists and experts from agriculture universities participated in this event.
5. India is to set up a “High Level Monitoring Committee” with which nation, to review projects implemented with LoC provided by India?
[A] Maldives
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Myanmar
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: D [Bangladesh]
Notes:
A ‘High Level Monitoring Committee’ is proposed to be set up by India and Bangladesh to review projects implemented with Line of Credit (LoC) provided by India.
The decision was made at the 6th Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) meeting between the two countries held in a virtual mode. The High-Level Monitoring Committee would be headed by Secretary, Economic Relations Division of Bangladesh and High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh.
6. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘CSIR- Technologies for rural development’?
[A] Ministry of Science and Technology
[B] Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Rural Development
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Science and Technology]
Notes:
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan has launched the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Technologies for Rural Development.
The technologies have been launched under a joint initiative of CSIR, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) and Vijnana Bharti (VIBHA). The technologies include improved beehive, dehumidified drier and agricultural waste-based biodegradable plates.
7. What is the name of the global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers to be conducted in October 2020?
[A] VAIBHAV
[B] ASPIRE
[C] ACCUMEN
[D] SPARK
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Correct Answer: A [VAIBHAV]
Notes:
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit on October 2.
The summit is a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians. It is to be organised from October 2 to October 31. The summit creates a single platform for Science and Technology (S&T) related discussions.
8. India announced a Debt service relief under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative, to which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Myanmar
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Myanmar]
Notes:
The 19th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Myanmar was recently held through virtual mode.
India committed to provide debt service relief under the G-20 Debt Service Suspension Initiative, for the period May 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Both the countries agreed to enhance their mutual cooperation. A Joint Trade Committee Ministerial Meeting is also to be held on October 20.
9. Which Indian bureaucrat has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Cambodia?
[A] Devyani Uttam Khobragade
[B] Taranjit Singh Sandhu
[C] Harsh Vardhan Shringla
[D] Navtej Sarna
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Correct Answer: A [Devyani Uttam Khobragade]
Notes:
Indian Foreign Service officer Devyani Uttam Khobragade has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Cambodia.
This has been announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. Ms Khobragade is a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, currently serving as a joint secretary in the External Affairs Ministry. She has served in Indian missions in Berlin, Islamabad, Rome and New York.
10. Which organisation has developed highly purified ‘Antisera’, for Covid-19 treatment?
[A] ICMR
[B] AIIMS
[C] JIPMER
[D] CSIR
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Correct Answer: A [ICMR]
Notes:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed highly purified ‘Antisera’ for prevention and treatment of Covid-19.
ICMR along with Hyderabad-based Biological E. Limited have developed highly purified antisera, which was raised in animals, for prophylaxis and treatment of COVID-19. This was previously used in medical science to treat many viral and bacterial infections.