11. Which global organisation has recognised the advisories released by two institutes of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?
[A] World Economic Forum
[B] World Bank
[C] Food and Agricultural Organisation
[D] World Food Program
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Correct Answer: C [Food and Agricultural Organisation]
Notes:
Amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi prepared advisories for the benefit of the fishing fraternity in 10 different regional languages. ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore prepared advisories for the stakeholders involved in freshwater fishing.
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Rome has recommended these advisories by including them as ‘Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries’ under the Asia-Regional initiatives.
12. 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.
13. Where is the head-quarters of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) located?
[A] Rome
[B] Geneva
[C] Grand-Saconnex
[D] New York
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Correct Answer: C [Grand-Saconnex]
Notes:
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice regarding migration to governments and migrants. It is headquartered at Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland.
Recently, the Director-General of the UN migration agency Antonio Vitorino said in a notification that thousands of migrants have been stranded all over the world and they face an increased risk of COVID-19 infection. The agency also advised the governments to allow health care and screening available to all migrants.
14. Which Indian state/UT has launched ‘Pravasi Rahat Mitra’ application, developed in collaboration with UNDP, to aid incoming migrant citizens?
[A] Odisha
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath has recently launched the ‘Pravasi Rahat Mitra’ application, which aims at incoming aiding migrant citizens.
The application has been developed by the state revenue department in collaboration with United Nation Development Program. The application collects data of the migrant workers, which will be used in formulating programs for employment and livelihood of these citizens. The application will also monitor their health status.
15. Coir Board signed a MoU with which institute, to establish a Centre of Excellence for Coir Applications?
[A] IISc, Bengaluru
[B] IIT, Madras
[C] IIT, Delhi
[D] IIT, Mumbai
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Correct Answer: B [IIT, Madras]
Notes:
Coir Board, a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has recently signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, to establish a Centre of Excellence for Coir Applications.
As per the announcement of the MSME Ministry, Coir Board will provide a financial assistance of five crore rupees for two years for the establishment and running of the Centre of Excellence. The Centre will take up and develop the Research and Development work done in the coir sector.
16. Hari Shankar Vasudevan, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Sportsperson
[B] Historian
[C] Healthcare Worker
[D] Politician
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Correct Answer: B [Historian]
Notes:
Veteran Indian scholar and historian Hari Shankar Vasudevan passed away recently after contracting Covid-19. He had tested positive for novel coronavirus on May 6.
Professor Hari Vasudevan was working as a UGC Emeritus Professor in the Department of History and China Centre of Calcutta University after his superannuation. He was an important personality in the field of Russian and Central Asian history. He also served as the Director of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, institution under Ministry of Culture Govt of India.
17. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) located?
[A] Paris
[B] Madrid
[C] New York
[D] Geneva
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Correct Answer: B [Madrid]
Notes:
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of sustainable and universally accessible tourism. Its headquarters is located at Madrid, Spain.
18. What is the name of the helpline launched by the Union HRD Minister for the students of Central University of Odisha?
[A] Suraksha
[B] Bharosa
[C] Shakti
[D] Rakshan
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Correct Answer: B [Bharosa]
Notes:
The Union Minister for Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank recently launched the Central University of Odisha Helpline ‘Bharosa’, through a virtual platform in New Delhi.
The helpline has been launched with an aim of assisting the student community during the difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic. The Helpline Number 080 46 80 10 10, aims at redressing grievances and providing services to all the students of the University.
19. What is “Airlens Minus Corona”, that was seen in news recently?
[A] Air purifier
[B] Disinfectant Robot
[C] Special Mask
[D] Sanitiser
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Correct Answer: B [Disinfectant Robot]
Notes:
A team of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and Stanford alumni have developed a technology named “Airlens Minus Corona”. It has received certification from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL).
It is an ‘intelligent robot’ machine that can travel to hospitals and other crowded public places and disinfect surfaces with a water-based technology. Unlike the alcohol-based or UV-based method, the technology works on the basis of ‘Water Electro Activation’ technique. Charged or ionised water droplets will kill the virus by destroying its proteins.
20. Indian sportsperson Manmeet Singh Walia, who passed away recently, was associated with which sports?
[A] Tennis
[B] Football
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: C [Table Tennis]
Notes:
Former national table tennis champion of India, Manmeet Singh Walia has recently passed away in Canada, at the age of 58.
Manmeet was suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) disease that led to voluntary muscle impairment. The veteran player became the national champion in 1989 in Hyderabad. He had represented India at several international events after making his debut at the Asian Championships in 1980.