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What is iFLOWS ?

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It is a flood warning system, that has recently been launched in Mumbai, and which alerts flood prone areas 6 to 72 hours in advance.

The details include height the flood water could attain, problematic areas, etc.

The iFLOWS comprises of seven modules namely Flood, Inundation, Data Assimilation, Vulnerability, risks module. decision support system and Dissemination module.

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What are the primary observations made by the the report on global trade released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ? What is the name of the report ?

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“Global Trade Update 2020”

The report says that international trade fell by 5% in the first quarter of 2020

and

It is expected to plunge further by 27% in the second quarter

the report also forecasted a 20% annual decline in trade for the year 2020

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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

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Geneva, Switzerland

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UNCTAD Secretary General

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Mukhisa Kituyi

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What is the name of the Kerala startup that has recently launched and Internet of Things based facility that works without any human touch ?

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VST Mobility Solutions

The startup has launched an automated mask disposal machine, “BIN-19”, and “Ultra Violet (UV) SPOT”,

The BIN 19 is used to collect and disinfect used face masks. It also has a facility to sanitize hands when the user drops the mask into the bin.

Ultraviolet (UV) SPOT - is a light based multi-purpose disinfectant in association with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST)

The products are registered with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

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VST Mobility Solutions HQ

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Cochin, Kerala

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VST Mobility Solutions CEO & MD

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Alvin George

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Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) HQ

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Thiruvananthpuram

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Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Director

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Asha Kishore

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What are the uses of the Ultraviolet (UV) SPOT ?

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UVSPOT is a multi-purpose disinfectant device which disinfect a broad range of microorganisms with internal reflective surfaces and UltraViolet C (UVC) Lamps

The device is mainly used to dispose of contaminated or use face masks and reuse UVC stable metallic products

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The Shipping Ministry recently approved of a project for ship repair facilities in what state ?

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The revised cost estimate of the project is INR 123.95 crores. The project is called : Extension of Dry Dock II at a marine dockyard including supply, installation and commissioning of Dry Dock Pumps and accessories in Port Blair, South Andaman”
(“Extension of Dry Dock II” - for short)

The project and massages extension existing dock length by 90 metres by August 2021

The project was sanctioned by the Ministry of Shipping under Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 96.24 crores for existing the dock length

Its stipulated date of completion was 42 months in Feb 2016

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Minister of State, Ministry of Shipping

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Mansukh Mandaviya

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant Governor

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Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands Capital

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Port Blair

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Indian railways created world history by running the first _______________

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Double Decker Container Train, with a contact wire of 7.57 metre height on its high reach pantograph in the high rise Over Head Equipment (OHE) electrified territory on western railway from Palanpur and Botad stations in Gujarat

The Pantogrpah is an apparatus which is mounted on the roof of the electric train to collect power through an overhead tension wire

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Who is heading the 3 members high-level committee to inquire into the Assam oil well disaster ?

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SCL Das (Director General of Hydrocarbons)

Other members of the family include

BC Bora (Former ONGC Chairman)
and 
TK Sengupta (Former ONGC Director)

The panel will identify lapses in following procedure and protocol which led to the incident

In 2009, the government of India had constituted MB Lal Committee, following the accidental fire at the IOCL Terminal in Jaipur

The committee had made 118 recommendations with regard to the safety guidelines to be followed by oil companies while installing oil wells.

According to the ministry of petroleum 94% of the recommendations made by the committee have been implemented

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What state in India has become the top wheat procurer for the year 2021?

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Madhya Pradesh

MP has surpassed punjab

The rural economy of Madhya Pradesh was inducted with Rs. 25,000 crore as the state government procured large amounts of wheat from its farmers.

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What state produced the largest amount of wheat in 2020 ?

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Madhya Pradesh.

Produced 30 million tonnes

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What state has become the first in India to receive ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) certification for tribal hostels?

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Odisha

It is the first state to receive such certification for its 44 hostels pf Keonjhar (32 hostels) and Sambalpur (12 hostels) districts, improving their overall infrastructure and standards under Mission Suvidya

The state department of ST& SC development in association with quality control of India has conducted a comprehensive assessment of all hostels.

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What is Mission Suvidya ?

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It was launched in December 2019.

It aims to improve the quality of physics facilities in scheduled caste and scheduled hostels, such as safe buildings, functional toilets, drinking water drop off kitchen and dining facilities and food Provisions for students.

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What is ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) certification ?

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ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is a network of standards institutes from 164 countries with a central office in Geneva, Switzerland, that coordinates the system.

The certification having been received by Odisha is an example of the transformation targets set under the state’s 5T (Technology, Transparency, Teamwork, Time an Transformation) framework that aims to bring about transformational and institutional level changes in state governance.

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Who is the author of the book “Lockdown Liaisons” ?

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Writer and Columnist Shobhaa De. She writes the Politically Incorrect column of Times of India. She was the former editor of magazines like Stardust, Society and Celebrity.

Her debut novel is “Socialite Evening”

The book is a collection of stories that reflects upon on the impact of covid-19 on human lives.

It is published by Simon & Schuster India

Books/stories released under lockdown liaisons:-

  • Leaving and Other Stories
  • No Love lost and Other stories
  • Wedding Cancelled and Other Stories
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Who is the new CEO if UTI Asset Management Committee ?

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Imtaiyazur Rahman

Before this he was working in the UTI Asset Management Committee, as interim CEO, for two years

He will succed Leo Puri

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What is the recent photo launched by Ministry of Health for CSIR National Healthcare Supply ?

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National Healthcare Supply Chain Portal Aarogyapath

The portal provides real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies with the involvement of manufacturers, suppliers and customers. It will address the nation’s need during the Verona virus

The portal was developed CSIR team led by Dr. Anjan Ray (Director of CI|SIR-IIP, Dehradun) in partnership with Sarvodaya Infotech

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When is World Elder Abuse Awareness celebrated ?

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June 15

It is celebrated by the United Nations, and raises awareness of social, cultural, economic and demographic processes that has impacts on Elder neglect and abuse

The theme for 2020 is - “Lifting up Voices”

This year is the World Health Oganisation has launched a campaign - “ Safeguard older persons urine covid-19 and Beyond”

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India and Nepal signed a memorandum of understanding to improve the infrastructure of _______ Temple

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Pashupatinath

Under the agreement, India has pledged to extend financial assistance of INR 2.33 crores.

The project is to be implemented by Kathmandu Metropolitan City

The Pashupatinath Temple is the largest temple complex in Nepal. The temple is one of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Nepal HQ

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Kathmandu

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Nepal Currency

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Nepalese Rupee

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Nepal President

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Bidya Devi Bhandari

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Nepal PM

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KP Sharma Oli

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According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) what rank does India hold as a recipient of world FDI ?

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The UNCTAD has released its World investment Report 2020.

According to the report India is the ninth largest recipient of FDI in 2019

According to the report, the FDI in India has increased from USD 42 million in 2018 to USD 51 million in 2019.

The report also said that Global FDI inflows are to decrease by 40% in 2020 as compared to 2009

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Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman

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M. Ajit Kumar

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What is the name of the application launched by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) ?

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e office

E office has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and supported by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievance

The aim of the app is to improve governance by automating the internal processes of handling files and taking decisions within the government

The app enables employees to fo online file related work, operating files, preparing letters, etc.

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What global technological partnership has India recently joined as a founding member ?

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Global Partnership of Artificial Intelligence

The other leading member countries that joined with India are UK, USA, European Union, Australia, France, Canada, Germany , etc.

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What is the Global Partnership of Artificial Intelligence (GPAI or Gee-Pay)

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the GPAI the first initiative of its kind that will help inunderstanding the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence better.

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What two countries according to SIPRI Year Book 2020 in the Indian subcontinent have increased their nuclear arsenal as compared to 2019 ?

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India and China

SIPRO Yearbook is released by a Swedish think tank. It also reports that China is modernizing its nuclear arsenal. China and Pakistan, as compared to India, have more nuclear warheads.

According to SIPRI, the 9 major nuclear armed states of the world include - US, UK, Russia, France, India, Pakistan, China, North Korea and Israel.

These countries together possessed 13,400 nuclear weapons in the beginning of 2020..

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SIPRI

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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute based in Sweden, dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament.

It provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources to policy makers, researchers, media and interested public

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When was SIPRI established ?

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1966.

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The famous biography titled “Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism “ is about ______ and is written by historian ________

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Dadabhai Naoroji

Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian to be elected in British Parliament.

It is written by historian Dinyar Patel

It was published by the Harvard University Press 2020.

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Who is Dinyar Patel?

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Author of Dadabhai Naoroji’s book titled “Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism “

He is an assistant professor at the Department of History at the University of South Carolina

He researched the life and career of Indian nationalist leader Dadabhai Naoroji

He focused on the Indian nationalist movements in the city of Bombay and the Parsi Zoroastrians community.

Writes for BBC, Newyork Times, Hindu, Scroll

He received two Fulbright awards and National Endowments for Humanities for his research

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_________ won the Biodiversity Award of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation ion

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Deccan Development Society (DDS)

It is a Hyderabad based NGO, which won the Biodiversity Award 2020 and a grant of 4000 euros (approx INR 35 lakhs) for their contribution of DDS women in rehabilitation of degraded lands to promote biodiversity.

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Award is given to individuals to recognise their contributions towards preserving the planet in the following three areas :-

  • Limiting the effects of climate change
  • Preserving biodiversity
  • Water resource management and combat desertification
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Vice President and CEO of Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

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Olivier Wenden

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Deccan Development Society Hyderabad

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Works in 75 villages with women in Sanghams in the Sangareddy District of Telangana

DDS works to achieve autonomy in production of food, seeds, natural resources, market and media

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Who were the winners of the Climate Change Award and the Water Award of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation ?

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Climate Change – Professor John Rockstrom (Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Change Effects)

The Water Award – International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Sr Lanka

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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation President

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Prince Albert II of Monaco

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Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation HQ

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Monaco

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Deccan Development Society Hyderabad Director

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PV Satheesh

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Deccan Development Society HQ

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Hyderabad, Telangana

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What state in India is adopting the Flatted Factory Model ?

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Uttar Pradesh

the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) decided to adopt the scheme of Flatted Factory Model to ensure the availability of industrial land.

This means that non polluting industries can operate in Multi storied buildings.

UPSIDA has set 5 acres as the minimum land requirement. The model permits the structure of minimum 4 storeys including the ground floor to be converted as a flatted factory.

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Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) Chairman

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Alok Tandon

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Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) CEO

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Anil Garg

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Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) HQ

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Kanpur, UP

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Uttar Pradesh Capital

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Lucknow

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Uttar Pradesh CM

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Yogi Adityanath

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Uttar Pradesh Governor

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Anandiben Patel

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Principal Secretary, Infrastructure and Industrial Development (IID). Uttar Pradesh

and

Director general of Public Enterprise Bureau, UP

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Alok Kumar

57
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______ species of animals in India are facing mutation

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Indian Gaurs (Bisons)

Indian with the help of the World Wide Fund (WWF) has recently held an estimation exercise of Indian Gaur in the Nilgiris forest division of Tamil Nadu

This is the first such exercise ever to be held in the region. According to the exercise, there are about 2000 gaurs across the division

The IUCN Red List has put the Indian Gaurs under Vulnerable Category. The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 has put the Indian Gaurs under Schedule I

Indian Gaurs are the largest and tallest family of wild cattle. They are grazing animals. They are being affected by invasive spread of certain species of plants in the reserve forest and by an increase in fences setup by resorts and hotels

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What is ILAB ?

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Stand for Infectious Disease Diagnostic Lab. It is a mobile testing facility that has been created by the Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone (AMTZ) team with the support of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the “National Biopharma Mission” being implemented by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)

In Order to provide coronavirus testing access to rural households these labs have been established.

The first Island has been established in New Delhi as part of DBT ( Department of Biotechnology) AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh Med Tech Zone) COMMAND (COVID Medtech Manufacturing Development Consortia)

The laboratory was built in the record time of 8 days on receipt of of Automotive Chassis (vehicles frame) from Bharat benz

59
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Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare

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Dr. Harsh Vardhan

60
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Department of biotechnology secretary

A

Renu Swarup

61
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Department of biotechnology headquarters

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New Delhi

62
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Andhra Pradesh medtech zone(AMTZ) CEO

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Dr Jitendra Sharma

63
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Andhra Pradesh medtech zone(AMTZ) HQ

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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

64
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Coal ministry and FICCI initiated e auction process of ______ blocks for commercial building

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41 coal blocks

This auctionoption has been launched under the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan announced by the Prime Minister. It will be conducted through video conference

The process of auction was initiated by the Ministry of coal in Association the FICCI under the provisions of the Coal Mines (Special Provision) Act, 2015 and Min andes and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

This auction has opened India coal sector for private players

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What is the government target regarding the usage of own to supply energy by 2030 under the atma nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan ?

A

The government has set a target to gasify around around 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030.

The commencement of the auction process of the blocks is likely to contribute rupees 20,000 crore in revenues annually to the state government.

To the central government is expected to Gonda rupees 33 thousand crore of capital investment over the next 5 to 7 years.

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The the Ministry of of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) set up __________ under joint secretary _______ to attract investment in Clean Energy, especially in the Solar sector

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Project development cell

Amitesh Kumar Sinha

The cell will help meet the centres 175 gigawatt target for green energy capacity by 2022.

Director of MNRE Ruchin Gupta and other official from Grid Solar Power Division and Invest India will also have representation in the cell.

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Joint secretary of of the ministry of New and renewable energy (MNRE)

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Amitesh Kumar Sinha

68
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Director of MNRE

A

Ruchin Gupta

69
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What state is the top Indian state to provide highest employment under MGNREGS ?

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Uttar Pradesh

UP has employed 57,12,975 workers from 56981 villages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGS)

Employment provided by UP constitutes 18% of the total work generated under the scheme.

UP is followed by Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.

The maximum number of workers in UP have been engaged in Sitapur district (1.91 lakh) followed by Basti (1.60 lakh)

UP has generated 7.93 crore man days and will provide jobs to 10 lakh workers in the coming days

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What is the title of India’s first national report on the state of climate crisis

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Assessment of climate change over the Indian region

Report has been prepared with the support of the Ministry of Earth Sciences and edited by the scientist of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, (IITM) Pune

Reports published as an open access book by Spring Nature

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What are the key observations of the first ever report on the state of climate crisis in India ?

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Average temperature of India has risen by 0.7 ° Celsius between 1901 2018. It is projected to rise by 2.7 ° Celsius 5:20 99 in the best case scenario and in the worst case scenario will rise by 4.4 ° Celsiusby 2099

Sea level in Mumbai and Bengal coast is rising at a rate of 3 cm and 5 cm respectively which is projected to rise by 30cm 2099

The temperature of the Indian Ocean including the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal has written by 1 ° Celsius in 1951 to 2015 which is higher than the Global average

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Who is the new chairman of the National Institute of public finance and policy (NIPFP)

A

Urjit Patel

He was the former governor of RBI

He will succeed Vijay Lakshman Kelkar, who was the former chairman of NIPFP

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What is the National Institute of public finance and policy (NIPFP)

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The centre undertakes research policy advocacy and capacity building areas related to public economics and the NIPFP assists the central state and local government in

  • formulating policies
  • providing an analytical base
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National Institute of public finance and policy (NIPFP) headquarters

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New Delhi

75
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What state observed the 19th great June uprising day ?

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Manipur

19th Great June Uprising Day is observed in memory of the 18 people who lost their life on 18th June 2001 in the June uprising to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur.

This year marks the 19th anniversary of the day

The day was observed in all parts of the state and the main event took place at Kekrupat Martyrs Memorial

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What was the June Uprising which Manipur commemorates every year ?

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The june uprising was the protest to protect the integrity and sanctity of the Manipur territory against the the insertion of the words “without territorial limits” in the amended ceasefire agreement between the union government and the National socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN)

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Who organised the commemoration of of the 19th Great June Uprising Day?

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The commemoration was organised by Sunil Karman and Pheiroijam Nando Luwang

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Capital of Manipur

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Imphal

79
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Chief minister of Manipur

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N Viren Singh

80
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Governor of Manipur

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Najma heptulla

81
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India celebrated the_____ the addition of national reading day to honour______

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25th edition

To honour Kerala as father of library movement - Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker and his significant contribution to the reading culture which make panel as universal literacy rate 100% in 1990.

The day aims to encourage reading among students across the country

The week following June 19th 2020 will be celebrated as reading week

and

Reading month will be celebrated from June 19th to July 18, 2020.

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__________ person’s death anniversary is celebrated as national reading day

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PN Panicker’s

As announced by CBSE the 25th National reading day will be celebrated with special attention on technology driven reading

83
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When was the first national reading Day celebrated ?

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19 June 1996

84
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What is the PN Panicker Foundation ?

A

It is the mother organisation of PN Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra. It was established during the 84th birth anniversary of P N Panick, under the chairmanship of VR Krishna Iyer J.

It is headquartered at Trivandrum, Kerala

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Capital of Kerala

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Thiruvananthapuram

86
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Chief Minister of Kerala

A

Pinarayi Vijayan

87
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Governor of Kerala

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Arif Mohammad Khan

88
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When is world Refugee Day celebrated ?

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June 20

To celebrate the strength and courage of the people who were faced to leave their homes and leave the country due to conflicts of persecution. The day has been designated as such by the United Nations

The theme this year is “ Every Action Counts”

United Nations General Assembly designated June 20th as the world Refugee day in December 2000

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When was the first world Refugee Day celebrated?

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June 28, 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee convention and its 1976 protocol.

Before the globalisation of the day by the United Nations it was initially celebrated as the African Refugee Day by the Organisation of African Unity

90
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According to the UN, every minute _____ people are forcibly displaced

A

20

91
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Who are refugees ?

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People who fled their home and country due to fear of persecution because of their race, religion, nationality or political opinion or to escape the natural and manmade disaster

92
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Who are Asylum seekers ?

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People who claim to be refugees Padai status is yet to be evaluated by country to which they fled

93
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Who are internally displaced persons ?

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People who leave their homes and move within their country without crossing any International border

94
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Who are stateless persons?

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People without recognised nationality and who do not belong to any country

95
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Who are returnees ?

A

Former refugees who returned to their country or region

96
Q

United Nations high Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the High Commissioner

A

Filippo Grandi

97
Q

United Nations high Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) headquarters

A

Geneva, Switzerland

98
Q

___________ hotel has been launch for promoting the role of digital technology in mineral and mining sector of the country

A

Science and technology Yojana for AmtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement (SATYABHAMA)

It has been launched by the Union Ministry of Mines and Coal

SATYABHAMA is also been integrated with NITI Aayog portal - ‘NGO Darpan’

The portal can be accessed at research.mines.gov.in

99
Q

Union Minister of of mines and coal

A

Prahlad Joshi

100
Q

What is the main function of the Sathyabama portal ?

A

The portal will allow researchers to submit their reports to be submitted in an electronics format. To this day progressive final technical report only be submitted physically by the researchers. Now project proposals can also be submitted through the portal

The portal will also be used for regular management of grants or funds for various projects by both the officials and for researchers and scientists alike

101
Q

What are the three types of low cost diagnosis kits that have been developed by using local materials available in local markets ?

A

Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) Isolation Kits

Viral Transport Media (VTM) Kits

Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test Kits

the Test kits were developed by Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and RR Animal Healthcare Limited, IIT Guwahati for diagnosing COVID19

102
Q

RBI has extended regulatory restrictions on which banks ?

A

Multi State Urban Cooperative Bank

Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative (PMC) Bank

As per the earlier notification the regulator instructions for after 22nd June 2020, which now have been extended to 22nd December 2020

103
Q

What was the PMC Bank crisis?

A

The PMC Bank crisis started a money laundering cases filed against the bank by the enforcement directorate for providing loans to a financially stressed real estate company named Housing Development & Infrastructure (HDIL) from the Bhandup branch of the bank/

Despite the non payment of the loan amount by the company, the bank officials did not last Friday loan as a non performing loan.

Restrictions were imposed by RBI on PMC Bank in September in 2019 under section 35a of the Banking Regulation Act 1949. The carbs restricted the bank customer withdrawal limit rupees thousand deposit and later gradually increased to rupees 25000 per depositor. It is now rupees 100000 per depositor.

104
Q

_______ and ________ government bodies have entered into a strategic partnership to support various entrepreneurship initiative and innovation programs. They entered into the partnership by signing a statement of intent during a virtual e-Summit

A

Coal India Limited (CIL)

and

Atal innovation mission (AIM)

105
Q

____ number of citizen have received financial aid of rupees ______ to the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package (PMGKP)

A

42 crore citizens

INR 65,454 crores.

The amount is distributed in the following three forms:-

  • through direct benefit transfer to beneficiary such as women, Jan Dhan account holders, senior citizen, BPL ,etc.
  • providing free food grains to all families registered as BPL card holders
  • providing free LPG cylinders to women registered under Ujjwala Yojana
106
Q

What is the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) ?

A

It was announced by finance minister on 26 March 2020 for providing economic support at the time of nationwide lock down due to covid-19 for the financially weaker sections of society

Total of INR 1.70 lakh crore was announced under this package

107
Q

How many LPG cylinders have been distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in April and May under the PMGKP?

A

8.52 crore LPG cylinder

108
Q

Food grain distributed by all states and union territories between April to June under the PMGKP

A

In April 113 lakh metric tonnes of food grain was lifted by all states and union territories

5.8 lakh metric tonnes of Alpha was allocated for all states and union territories for distribution for three month from April to June

109
Q

Money allocated to beneficiary under the PM Kisan scheme in FY 2020-21

A

Rs. 17,891 crore

under the first payment for FY 2020-21

110
Q

How many Jan Dhan account holders were credited with money under PMGKP ?

A

20.62 crore women Jan Dhan Account holders.

A total of rupees 10,315 crore was transferred in each installment

Rs. 500 was credited in each installment to each account.

111
Q

What is India’s first oral vaccine for treating modded coronavirus ?

A

Favirpravir (FabiFlu)

The approval for Fabiflu was given by the National Regulatory Authority for Indian Pharmaceuticals - Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

The medicine will be distributed by Mumbai based Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

The cost of one tablet is INR 103

The drive has show notable efficacy as per results from Russia and Japan

112
Q

Where was the drug Favirpravir (FabiFlu) first approved ?

A

2014 in Japan

Tokyo based to Toyama chemicals Was the first to develop and manufacture the clock it has been used to treat a number of viral infections of the years especially influenza

113
Q

______ and ______

Insurance companies have joined hands to launch India’s first pay as you fly insurance for Drone owners in India.

A

HDFC ergo general insurance company (third largest non Life Insurance provider)

and
Tropogo Limited (UK based firm)

PSU fly insurance is a policy which will be offered on demand to Commercial loan owner and operators to give life insurance for third party liability claims coverage for property damage and bodily injury that made happen while operating the drones for activities such as festivals and events, , surveys, , mapping monitoring disaster relief initiative, et cetera.

Members of the policy can claim insurance cover of upto rupees 10 lakh on TroPogo mobile app

114
Q

HDFC ergo General Insurance Company Limited MD and CEO

A

Mr Ritesh Kumar

115
Q

HDFC ergo General Insurance Company Limited headquarters

A

Mumbai

116
Q

TroPogo Limited headquarters

A

South Glamorgan

117
Q

TroPogo Limited founder

A

Sandipan Sen

118
Q

What is the first Indian company to sign climate pledge with Amazon and global optimism to become net zero carbon emission by 2040 ?

A

Infosys

It is a second major signatory and the first Indian company to sign “The Climate Pledge”

119
Q

What is the climate pledge ?

A

It is an initiative started by Amazon and Global Optimism

headed by Jeff bezos, founder of Amazon and Christina Figueres, founder of Global Optimism and former United Nations climate chief

to become net zero carbon emitter by 2040

120
Q

Infosys CEO and MD

A

Salil Parekh

121
Q

Infosys headquarters

A

Bangalore, Karnataka

122
Q

Amazon founder and CEO

A

Jeff bezos

123
Q

Amazon headquarters

A

Washington DC, United States

124
Q

Which two Indian startups was featured in the list of technology pioneers of 2020 released by the world economic forum ?

A

Stellapps and Zestmoney

In the list will be invited to participate in the workshops events and discussions of the world economic forum for the next two years.

The list of technological pioneers released by the world economic forum includes the pioneers focusing on Carbon capture, alternative meat, circular economies, food security and financial access

125
Q

World Economic Forum founder and executive chairman

A

Kalus Schwab

126
Q

World Economic Forum headquarters

A

Geneva, Switzerland

127
Q

ZestMoney founders

A

Lizzie Chapman, Priya Sharma, and Ashish Anatharaman

128
Q

ZestMoney headquarters

A

Bangalore, Karnataka

129
Q

Stellapps CEO

A

Ranjith Mukundan

130
Q

Stellapps headquarters

A

Bangalore, Karnataka

131
Q

When are the force is in youth para games to be held and where ?

A

Bahrain.

In December 2021

This is the first time Bahrain and will host a big para sport event.

Announcement has just been made by the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC). The event will be organised in partnership with the National Paralympic Committee of Bahrain with the support of the local government.

The game will be held from December 1st to 10th, 2021

The competition will take place across numerous venues in Khalifa Sports City, a multi use stadium in Isa town and Isa Sports City

132
Q

Where was the first Asian para Youth Games hosted and brand?

A

Tokyo 2009

133
Q

Where was the last edition of Asian para Youth Games hosted and when ?

A

2017

Dubai

134
Q

Which Indian state is the first to present budget amidst the covid-19 pandemic ?

A

Andhra Pradesh

If we became the first Indian state to convenience legislative assembly and Council which will adopt a budget for FY21 Amit the covid-19 pandemic.

Apart from this the governor of Andhra Pradesh address the Assembly through video conference was also another first for the country.

135
Q

Finance minister of Andhra Pradesh

A

Buggana Rajendranath

136
Q

Governor of Andhra Pradesh

A

Vishwa Bhushan Harichandan

137
Q

What state is the first state in which the Governor addressed the legislative assembly through video conference amidst the covid-19 pandemic ?

A

Andhra Pradesh

138
Q

The Agricultural Department of what state Recently changed its name and to what ?

A

Jammu and Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir administration approved the Agriculture Production Department’s proposal to change its name to

“Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department” and announced new rules for appointment to various posts.

The new rules for appointment are known as “ Jammu and Kashmir Probationer (Conditions of Service, Pay and Allowances) and Fixation of Tenure Rules, 2020.

139
Q

What Bank effectively digitise is blending operation including home, agriculture, micro small and medium enterprises, personal and auto loans ?

A

Bank of Baroda (India’s third largest lender)

Verification and issuance of neurones will take place through this digital platform at pass close will also be digitise to reduce costs and improve profitability

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