41. Which organization has launched a free online course for improving the ‘Prescription practices’ in India?
[A] AIIMS
[B] ICMR
[C] JIPMER
[D] Ministry of AYUSH
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Correct Answer: B [ICMR]
Notes:
In order to improve the prescription practices among India’s medical graduates, a free online course has been launched by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
The course named ‘Prescribing Skills for Indian Medical Graduates’ will be offered by National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai. Medical Council of India (MCI) has made the course compulsory for postgraduates.
42. Pakistan is said to have decided to elevate which region to a full-fledged province status?
[A] Gilgit-Baltistan
[B] Skardu
[C] Karimabad
[D] Bandipora
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Correct Answer: A [Gilgit-Baltistan]
Notes:
As per the media reports, Pakistan has decided to elevate the status of Gilgit-Baltistan to that of a full-fledged province.
India has conveyed to Pakistan that the entire Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are Integral parts of the country. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is to announce constitutional rights for the province soon.
43. Which State government’s Skill Development Corporation has partnered with Coursera, to train unemployed youth?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) has partnered with Coursera, a leading online learning platform, to train 50,000 unemployed youth during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coursera launched ‘Coursera for Government’ programme under its Workforce Recovery Initiative. In this offering, under which any state or country can provide unemployed workers with free access to online learning.
44. The Indian Government is to depute a high-level Central team to which state/UT to help tackle Covid-19?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Jammu & Kashmir
[C] Kerala
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
The Central Government has decided to depute a high-level Central team to Jammu, to help tackle Covid-19.
The team is said to have interactions with the District Collectors and Health Officers of Jammu, as the district has reported a rise in the number of new COVID cases recently. Jammu has reported a doubling time of 15.4 days and the recovery rate is only 33.9 per cent.
45. As per the report by WPP Plc and Kantar, which is India’s most valuable Brand?
[A] Tata Motors
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] Reliance Industries Limited
[D] ONGC
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Correct Answer: B [HDFC Bank]
Notes:
As per a recent report by WPP Plc and Kantar, HDFC Bank has emerged as the most valued brand in India.
The Bank is placed at the top position for seventh consecutive year. HDFC Bank is valued at USD 20.2 billion and it is followed by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) at second position.
46. Which country has recently amended its Procurement rules focussing on Reciprocal Participation?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] India
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India has recently amended its public procurement rules. Under the amended rules, entities of countries which do not allow Indian companies to participate in their government procurement will not be allowed to participate in government procurement in India.
This amendment been notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce.
47. Krushi Bhavan, which recently won the Global Architecture and Design Award, is located in which State?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Architects and Designers are acknowledged and honoured by the ‘Global Architecture and Design Awards’ for their outstanding work in the wide spectrum of Architecture and Design. It has more than 50 categories of awards.
Recently, Bhubaneshwar based Krushi Bhavan building was selected as the ‘People’s Choice Winner’ which is one of the category of Global Architecture and Design Award.
Krushi Bhawan is a facility developed for Government of Odisha’s Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment which is located in Bhubaneshwar, the capital of the Odisha.
48. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme comprises of?
[A] Price Support Scheme (PSS)
[B] Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)
[C] Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PDPS)
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
In order to support the farmers under new farm law, Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan’ (PM-AASHA) is a scheme to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers which comprises of Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) and Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PPSS).
49. Recently, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways advised the States and Union Territories to stamp “International Convention of Road Traffic” on the first page of International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by them. In which year, this convention was concluded?
[A] 1949
[B] 1952
[C] 1958
[D] 1963
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Correct Answer: A [1949]
Notes:
Recently, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has advised the States and Union Territories to stamp “International Convention of Road Traffic” on the first page of International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by them because many countries are not accepting the International Driving Permit issued to Indian citizens and ask for the validation of IDP in accordance of International Convention of Road Traffic. This convention is an International treaty for promoting safety of international traffic by making certain uniform rules for the contracting parties and is also known as the Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. It was signed in 1949 and came into force in 1952.
50. What was the theme of World Peace Day celebrated on September 21?
[A] Shaping Peace Together
[B] United for Peace
[C] Together for Peace
[D] Building Peace Together
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Correct Answer: A [Shaping Peace Together]
Notes:
The World Peace Day is celebrated each year on September 21 and is first established by the United Nations in 1981. The theme in 2020 was Shaping Peace Together and is dedicated to strengthen peace in the World. The World Peace Day is also known as the International Day of Peace.
