Current Affairs Quiz - May, 2020
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41. ‘Micro-comb’, that was in news recently, is associated with which field?
[A] Medicine and Virology
[B] Internet and Communication
[C] Environment
[D] Nuclear Science
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Correct Answer: B [Internet and Communication]
Notes:
A team of Australian scientists have recorded the world’s fastest internet data speed of 44.2 Terabits per second (Tbps) from a single light source.
This speed is enough to download 1000 HD movies in a split second. The researchers used their new device with a single piece of equipment known as a micro-comb, that is made up of hundreds of high-quality invisible infrared lasers from a single optical chip. This result can expand the capacity of network connections across the world, especially the developing and under-developed countries.
42. Which state has recently granted industry status to sports, amidst the gradual lifting of lock-down?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Mizoram
[C] Assam
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Mizoram]
Notes:
The Mizoram Cabinet has recently granted industry status to sports, amidst the gradual lifting of lock-down, following the sports policy in many countries.
This decision is expected to promote employment generation in the state. This was announced by the state’s Chief Minister Zoramthanga. The Sports and Youth Services department had advised the State government to grant the status. Mizoram has a good group of Football players who represent several important clubs.
43. What is the theme of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2020?
[A] End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!
[B] Save women from Obstetric Fistula
[C] Medical check-up amidst pandemic
[D] Health care amidst pandemic
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Correct Answer: A [End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!]
Notes:
The United Nations observes the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23, since 2013. The day is observed to raise awareness of the issue and mobilize support from across the world.
Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious injuries that can occur during childbirth. This condition makes the affected women easily prone to infections or other health conditions. The women also face social-stigma in the society. The theme of this year is ‘End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!’.
44. ‘Flying Bullets’, that was seen in news recently, is associated with which armed force of India?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
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Correct Answer: C [Indian Air Force]
Notes:
The Indian Air Force is set to operationalize its squadron called the Number-18 – ‘Flying Bullets’ with a fleet of the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) Tejas.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria will launch the squadron at the Sulur base near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This is the second Indian Air Force squadron to operate with the modern light fighter aircraft Tejas, which is a fourth-generation supersonic aircraft developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
45. Veteran sports personality Balbir Singh Dosanjh, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
[A] Hockey
[B] Football
[C] Weight Lifting
[D] Cricket
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Correct Answer: A [Hockey]
Notes:
Indian Hockey legend Balbir Singh Dosanjh also known as Balbir Singh Senior passed away in Punjab at the age of 96. He was the oldest surviving Olympic medallist from India.
Balbir Singh was a part of the 1948 London Olympics gold medal-winning Indian hockey team. He served as the vice-captain of the 1952 gold medal-winning team. During the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, Balbir Singh led the team as the Captain and scored five goals against Afghanistan in India’s opening match. He trained the national team after his retirement.
46. Which Indian technology company announced a strategic partnership with Avaloq, to provide wealth management services?
[A] Wipro
[B] Infosys
[C] HCL
[D] Tech Mahindra
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Correct Answer: B [Infosys]
Notes:
Indian Technology major Infosys announced a strategic partnership with Switzerland -based software company Avaloq, to provide wealth management services through digital platforms.
Avaloq is a wealth management software and digital technology provider. As per the agreement, Infosys will be a strategic implementation partner for Avaloq’s wealth management suite of solutions. This partnership will focus on providing industry-based wealth management solutions to their clients.
47. Which Indian state has proposed to launch a first-of-its kind “State Health Register” project?
[A] Odisha
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: D [Karnataka]
Notes:
The state government of Karnataka recently announced that it would launch a first-of-its kind project called “State Health Register”.
The aim of the project is to maintain the health database of all its citizens in the register. As per the state’s release, a survey of all 6.5 crore people in the state using ASHA team, Primary Health Centre, members from Revenue and Education Departments. It will be implemented in Chikkaballapur district on a pilot basis.
48. Which association of India recently organised the ‘Digital Summit on Exports’ through video conferencing?
[A] FICCI
[B] CII
[C] NASSCOM
[D] FCI
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Correct Answer: B [CII]
Notes:
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in the Digital Summit on Exports organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
During his address through video- conferencing, the Minister said that he expects the decline in exports to narrow to 8-10 per cent in the month of June. In the month of April, 28 out of 30 major product groups have witnessed huge decline in exports up to 99 per cent.
49. Which famous technology company has launched a short music videos application called ‘Collab’?
[A] Amazon
[B] Facebook
[C] Microsoft
[D] Google
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Correct Answer: B [Facebook]
Notes:
Global technology major Facebook has recently launched an experimental short music videos application called ‘Collab’.
The videos created using Collab app can be published on other platforms including Instagram and Facebook Stories. The research team of Facebook, NPE Teams has developed this application. Earlier, the team had developed some other experimental apps including CatchUp and Hobbi.
50. Which private airline of India has been approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct drone trials?
[A] IndiGo
[B] SpiceJet
[C] GoAir
[D] Vistara
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Correct Answer: B [SpiceJet]
Notes:
India’s leading private air carrier SpiceJet announced that it has received formal approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct drone trials. The dedicated cargo arm of SpiceJet, SpiceXpress was granted permission for conducting experimental Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.
SpiceXpress is planning to use drones to deliver medical, essential supplies and e-commerce products to the remote places of the country.
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