31. As per a recent study, which Vitamin supplement could decrease Covid-19 admission rate in ICU?
[A] Vitamin B12
[B] Vitamin D
[C] Vitamin C
[D] Vitamin B6
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Correct Answer: B [Vitamin D]
Notes:
A new study published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology has found that Vitamin D supplements can decrease the rate of ICU admissions due to Covid-19.
The vitamin is found to be stimulating immune responses against various diseases including the novel coronavirus. The study was conducted on 76 patients who tested positive for Covid-19 in Spain. The patients who received the supplement were discharged without complications.
32. Which state / UT has launched a free of cost health insurance scheme covering all its residents?
[A] Delhi
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has announced a health insurance scheme covering all residents of J&K.
The scheme will provide health insurance cover free of cost to all residents. The scheme will also cover retired employees and their families. This health insurance scheme is expected to cover nearly 70 lakh residents who are not covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme.
33. Which regulator in India is set to revamp its IT infrastructure network and communication systems?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] IRDAI
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Correct Answer: C [SEBI]
Notes:
Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to revamp its IT infrastructure network and communication systems.
Also, SEBI has proposed to have a centralised control over its network. In this regard, SEBI has shortlisted 8 companies which includes Bharti Airtel, Wipro, TCS, HP, IBM, NTT India, Orange Business Services India Technology and Sify Technologies.
34. Post Brexit, UK signed its first economic partnership agreement with which country?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
The United Kingdom (UK) has entered into an Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan.
This partnership is seen as a historic move, since this is the first trade agreement signed by the UK post Brexit. The agreement is said to foster trade between the two countries by about 15 billion Euros.
35. What is India’s rank in the Economic Freedom Index 2020, released recently?
[A] 55
[B] 75
[C] 105
[D] 128
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Correct Answer: C [105]
Notes:
India has been ranked at 105th position in the Economic Freedom Index 2020.
‘The Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 Annual Report’ has been released by Fraser Institute of Canada in collaboration with New Delhi based think tank “Centre For Civil Society”. As per the report, Hong Kong and Singapore have topped the index.
36. When is the UN Day for South – South Cooperation observed every year?
[A] September 10
[B] September 11
[C] September 12
[D] September 13
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Correct Answer: C [September 12]
Notes:
UN Day for South- South Cooperation is observed every year on September 12.
South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity among countries of the South which aims to attain various development goals. It marks the 42nd anniversary of the 1978 adoption of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries.
37. The phase 3 of Back to Village (B2V) programme has been launched in which State / UT?
[A] Delhi
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Phase-III of Back to Village (B2V) programme has been announced by Jammu and Kashmir administration to commence from October 2 for a period of 10 days.
Phase-I of the programme was launched to understand the people’s grievances. The phase 2 focused on the devolution of powers to Panchayats in the Union Territory. The phase 3 aims at grievance redressal.
38. Which company has signed a deal with TikTok to be a trusted technology provider in USA?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Adobe
[C] Oracle
[D] HP
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Correct Answer: C [Oracle]
Notes:
Oracle has been chosen by TikTok to be its trusted technology provider in USA. In the acquisition battle between Microsoft and Oracle, Oracle has taken a lead.
President Donald Trump claimed that the USA’s Tik Tok user data are siphoned to Chinese authorities. The US administration ordered ByteDance, the parent company of Tik Tok to sell its U.S. business.
39. A committee has been formed by which Union Ministry for study on origin of Indian culture?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Culture
[C] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[D] Ministry of Environment
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Culture]
Notes:
The Government of India has formed a committee for conducting a study on the origin and evolution of 12,000-year-old Indian culture.
The committee comprises of 16 members with K.N. Dikshit, the Chairman of Indian Archaeological Society as a prominent member. The ministry plans to use the report of the committee in textbooks for the purpose of educational research.
40. National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill pertains to which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Health
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Agriculture
[D] Ministry of AYUSH
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of AYUSH]
Notes:
Two important bills pertaining to Ministry of AYUSH has been passed in Lok Sabha, namely the “National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill 2020” and “National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill 2020”.
The said bills have been already passed in the Rajya Sabha in March 2020. The bills seek to replace the existing “Indian Medicine Central Council Act 1970” and “Homoeopathy Central Council Act 1973”.
