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A.Yes Bank
B.ICICI Bank
C.Kotak Mahindra Bank
D.HDFC Bank
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Correct Answer: D. [HDFC Bank]
Explanation:
HDFC Bank has launched the 'e-Kisaan Dhan' app for farmers all over India.
2. As a part of Swachh Survekshan 2021, _________ award was introduced.
A.Prerak Dauur Samman
B.Best Ganga Town
C.EEF Global Clean India Awards
D.Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
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Correct Answer: A. [Prerak Dauur Samman]
Explanation:
A new category of awards titled Prerak Dauur Samman will be given as a part of Swachh Survekshan 2021. Top three cities will be recognized in each category. The award has a total of five additional sub-categories namely: Divya (Platinum) Anupam (Gold) Ujjwal (Silver) Udit (Bronze) Aarohi (Aspiring)
3. Which state topped in fish production based on volume, as per "Annual Marine Fish Landings in India for 2019" report of CMFRI?
A.Maharashtra
B.Gujarat
C.Kerala
D.Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: D. [Tamil Nadu]
Explanation:
In accordance with the report "Annual Marine Fish Landings in India for 2019" by Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), India's marine fish production has increased marginally by 2.1% to 3.56 million tonnes (mt) in 2019 as compared to 3.49 mt in 2018. As per the report, Tamil Nadu grabbed the top in annual fish production with 7.75 lakh tonnes followed by Gujarat (7.49 lakh tonnes), which had been holding the first position earlier, and Kerala (5.44 lakh tonnes) which retained the third position.
4. Which state in India has launched a project to help expats (returning from abroad and other states) who have lost their jobs due to Coronavirus?
A.Kerala
B.Tamil Nadu
C.West Bengal
D.Punjab
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Correct Answer: A. [Kerala]
Explanation:
The Kerala government announced to roll out a 'Dream Kerala Project' to help and tap the potential and experience of those returning from abroad and other states after losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
5. Name the institution which has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based deep learning tool for detection of Covid-19 from Chest X-ray images.
A.IIT Gandhinagar
B.IIT Delhi
C.IIT Madras
D.IIT Guwahati
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Correct Answer: A. [IIT Gandhinagar]
Explanation:
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based deep learning tool for detection of Covid-19 from Chest X-ray images.
6. When was the Drug Discovery Hackathon launched?
A.3 July
B.30 June
C.1 July
D.2 July
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Correct Answer: D. [2 July]
Explanation:
Centre launched Drug Discovery Hackathon on 2 July 2020 in the presence of Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'.
7. Which board has launched 'Accelerate Vigyan' scheme to provide platform for research internships?
A.Scientific Research Board of India
B.Technology Development Board
C.Science and Engineering Research Board
D.Board for Research Scholars
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Correct Answer: C. [Science and Engineering Research Board]
Explanation:
The 'Accelerate Vigyan' (AV) scheme for research internships, was launched by the Union Government's Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). Objective: – To encourage high-end scientific research and prepare scientific manpower which leads to research careers and knowledge-based economy. The SERB has started to call applications for the process under ABHYAAS scheme for Winter.The new SAMMOHAN component under AV is which is divided into: 'SAYONJIKA' and 'SANGOSHTI'.
8. Which state has launched a campaign named 'Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya' to provide children the school like environment at the homes?
A.Karnataka
B.Kerala
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Assam
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Correct Answer: C. [Madhya Pradesh]
Explanation:
In order to maintain the academic regularity of students during the Corona crisis, the Madhya Pradesh State Education Center has launched a campaign titled ‘Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya’ which means My Home-My school scheme.
9. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved a potential COVID-19 vaccine indigenously developed by the Ahmedabad-based _______
A.Sun Pharma Ltd
B.Cipla Ltd
C.Lupin Limited
D.Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd
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Correct Answer: D. [Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd]
Explanation:
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved a potential COVID-19 vaccine indigenously developed by the Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd. The vaccine will be used for human clinical trials.
10. Who has been appointed as permanent representative of India to UN and others organisations in Geneva?
A.Indra Mani Pandey
B.T. S. Tirumurti
C.Srikumar Menon
D.Rajiv Kumar Chander
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Correct Answer: A. [Indra Mani Pandey]
Explanation:
Indra Mani Pandey,Indian Foregin Services (IFS) Officer of 1990 and Additional Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs(MEA)was appointed as India’s Permanent Representative or Ambassador to the United Nations and the other International Organisations in Geneva, succeeding Rajiv Kumar Chander, IFS Officer of 1983 batch.
