11. ‘Ayush Kavach-Covid’, an application developed the Ministry of AYUSH, has been launched by which Indian state/UT?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The state government of Uttar Pradesh has recently launched a mobile application called ‘Ayush Kavach-Covid’, which has been developed the Ministry of AYUSH.
The application was launched with an aim of providing health remedies and measures to boost immunity in the process of fighting Covid-19. The app provides a lot of information authorised by the AYUSH Ministry about the medicinal properties of certain ingredients. It also enables the users to seek advice from experts in the AYUSH field.
12. Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) has started to accept orders for medicines on WhatsApp. PMBJK functions under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
[B] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
[C] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers]
Notes:
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) which functions under the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers have started accepting the orders for medicines on WhatsApp and e-mail. The prescriptions uploaded online are delivered at the doorsteps of the users.
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched with an aim of providing quality generic medicines to the people at affordable rates. At present there are over 6300 PMBJKs operating in 726 districts across the country.
13. Who are the beneficiaries of YSR Matsyakara Bharosa scheme of Andhra Pradesh government?
[A] Fishermen Families
[B] School-going children of fishermen
[C] Women in Fishermen families
[D] Individual Fishermen
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Correct Answer: A [Fishermen Families]
Notes:
The State government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a scheme called YSR Matsyakara Bharosa amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Under the scheme, the government will provide a financial assistance of ₹10,000 to each fisherman family. This would help the fishermen community during the lock-down period and during the marine ban period. The monetary relief of fishermen venturing into the sea has also been raised from ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 per head.
14. Which day is celebrated in the month of May, to observe and create awareness on a blood-related disorder?
[A]
World Anaemia Day
[B] World Haemophilia Day
[C] World Thalassaemia Day
[D] World Leukaemia Day
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Correct Answer: C [World Thalassaemia Day]
Notes:
The World Thalassaemia Day is observed every year across the world on May 8. It is observed with an aim of creating awareness about a blood disorder called Thalassaemia.
Thalassaemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin. Lesser red blood cells and low haemoglobin are the effects of this disorder. This year the theme is “The dawning of a new era for thalassaemia: Time for a global effort to make novel therapies accessible and affordable to patients”.
15. Which international organisation has launched a USD 6.7 billion global appeal to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, as a part of its updated response plan to help fragile nations?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] United Nations
[D] Asian Development Bank
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Correct Answer: C [United Nations]
Notes:
The United Nations along with its partner agencies has launched a USD 6.7 billion global appeal to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UN also updated a global plan to fight the COVID-19 in fragile and more vulnerable countries. The plan includes nine more vulnerable countries including the Philippines, Togo and Zimbabwe, beyond the 54 countries covered in the original appeal-the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan.
16. As per the recent data released by the Registrar General of India in its SRS bulletin, which state has the worst infant mortality rate in the country?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
According to the data released by the Registrar General of India in its Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin based on data collected for 2018, the infant mortality rate was found to be 32 per thousand of the population. The national birth rate and death rate stood at 20 and 6.2 respectively.
Madhya Pradesh has worst infant mortality rate in the country with 48 per thousand while Nagaland has the best IMR (4). Bihar continues to top the birth rate list with Andaman and Nicobar Islands at the bottom. Chhattisgarh has the highest death rate, while Delhi has the lowest.
17. As per the new guidelines issued regarding the Aarogya Setu app, what is the maximum number of days the data can be stored?
[A] 120
[B] 150
[C] 180
[D] 200
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Correct Answer: C [180]
Notes:
The Government of India has recently issued a set of guidelines to be followed for data processing of Aarogya Setu app users.
As per the new rules, the storage of data beyond 180 days is prohibited and users can seek deletion of their data from the government’s records within 30 days of request. The new norms allow collection of only demographic, contact, self-assessment and location data of infected persons and their contacts. Any violation of these directions may lead to penalties under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
18. Which Indian state/UT has launched the new initiative ‘FIR Aapke Dwar Yojana’?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Punjab
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The government of Madhya Pradesh has launched a new scheme called ‘FIR Aapke Dwar Yojana’ in Bhopal.
The scheme has been launched on a pilot basis in 23 Police stations across the state. Under the scheme, people need not visit Police stations to lodge an FIR, rather they can use the number 100. The Dial 100 vehicle would have trained Head Constables to lodge FIR. For serious complaints, guidance will be given by senior officers.
19. How many mandis (markets) are to be integrated with eNAM platform before May 15, as per the target of Agriculture Ministry?
[A] 500
[B] 750
[C] 1000
[D] 2000
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Correct Answer: C [1000]
Notes:
The Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently launched integration of 117 additional wholesale mandis with the electronic National Agriculture Market (eNAM) platform.
After the integration, the total number of online mandis became 962, across the country against the target of 1000 mandis before May 15. In the e-NAM platform, distant bidding facility for wholesale produce in APMC mandis without physical presence of buyer or trader and e-payment facility are provided.
20. Which country won the inaugural $180,000 FIDE Chess.com Online Nations Cup?
[A] United States
[B] India
[C] China
[D] South Korea
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
China recently won the inaugural $180,000 FIDE Chess.com Online Nations Cup, whereas India settled in the fifth place.
On the basis of highest points in the round-robin stage, China was declared the winner as it drew 2-2 against USA, which bagged the second position. China won 48,000, USA 36,000 and others received $24,000 each. Representing India, Humpy won Olga Girya and P. Harikrishna drew with Sergey Karjakin.