Exercise :: April 28, 2020 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
- April 28, 2020 Current Affairs - Daily Current Affairs
| 1. | According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019", what is India's rank in military spender in the world? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report titled "Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019" stated that India has become the third-largest military spender in the world, after the US and China.
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| 2. | Devanand Konwar dies aged 86 in Guwahati. He belongs to which profession? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Former Governor of Bihar and Tripura and veteran Congress leader Devanand Konwar dies aged 86 in Guwahati.
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| 3. | Basava Jayanthi was celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Basava Jayanthi was celebrated on 26 April. It is an annual event that is celebrated in the honour of the birth of Vishwaguru Basaveshwara, the 12th-century philosopher and social reformer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Lord Basaveshwara and greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi. The day aims to spread Lord Basavanna's works and his ideas around the world to make the world a better place.
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| 4. | India's largest power producer, NTPC Ltd, has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide how many Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: India's largest power producer, NTPC Ltd, has invited Global Expression of Interest (EoI) to provide 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell (FC) based electric buses and an equal number of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based electric cars in Leh and Delhi.
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| 5. | Which institute developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, researchers have developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons. The products will help to alleviate the dry cough symptom generally associated with the coronavirus infection.
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| 6. | Blocking burial or cremation of victims of notified disease to attract jail term up to 3-years in which of the following states? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Blocking burial or cremation of victims of notified disease to attract jail term up to 3-years in Tamil Nadu.
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| 7. | Bijay Mishra dies aged 83 in Bhubaneswar. He belongs to which profession? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Odia dramatist, lyricist and screenwriter Bijay Mishra dies aged 83 in Bhubaneswar. He was winner of Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
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| 8. | Who has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Ajay Tirkey has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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| 9. | The World Veterinary Day was observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The World Veterinary Day was observed on 25 April 2020. The day is observed on the last Saturday of April of every year. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society.
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| 10. | Which country's Navy successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on 25 April? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired a series of anti-ship missiles in the North Arabian Sea on 25 April. The missile test was witnessed by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi.
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| 11. | India's holding of US government securities at record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February. What is India's Position in holding of US government securities in world? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: India's holding of US government securities at record high of USD 177.5 billion at the end of February. India 13th in the world in holding of US government securities. Japan is 1st in the list.
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| 12. | What was the theme of World Intellectual Property Day observed on April 26? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: World Intellectual Property Day observed on April 26. Theme of World Intellectual Property Day was 'Innovate for a Green Future'.
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| 13. | Which institute under the DST Nano Mission has developed organic-inorganic hybrid nanocoatings for disposable masks? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Dr.Viswanatha R from Jyothy Institute of Technology, Bengaluru under the DST Nano Mission has developed organic-inorganic hybrid nanocoatings for disposable masks. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved the large-scale production of the mask.
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| 14. | India sent 50,000 surgical gloves and one lakh tablets of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to which country to help its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: India sent 50,000 surgical gloves and one lakh tablets of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to Bangladesh to help its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The information was passed by India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das.
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| 15. | The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced how much liquidity support for Mutual Funds (MFs) on 27 April 2020? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced Rs.50,000 crore liquidity support for Mutual Funds (MFs) on 27 April 2020. It approved the funds under the special liquidity facility scheme effective from 27 April. RBI's move comes after Franklin Templeton's decision to close 6 debt funds and put redemptions on hold indefinitely.
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| 16. | Zarina Hashmi dies aged 83 in London. She won President's Award in India in 1969. She belongs to which profession? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Indian artist Zarina Hashmi dies aged 83 in London. She won President's Award for Printmaking in India in 1969.
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| 17. | Who has been appointed as Secretary in the Economic Affairs Department? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Tarun Bajaj has been appointed as Secretary in the Economic Affairs Department.
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| 18. | Which institute has explored the neuroinvasive nature of the COVID-19 virus SARS-CoV-2? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Scientists of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur have explored the neuroinvasive nature of the COVID-19 virus SARS-CoV-2. The study found that the loss of smell and taste of infected patients makes their entire Central Nervous System (CNS) and the underlying structures in the brain more prone to viral infection with devastating effects.
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| 19. | Which hospital became the first government hospital in the country to successfully launch the plasma therapy treatment for COVID-19 patients? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The King George Medical University in Uttar Pradesh became the first government hospital in the country to successfully launch the plasma therapy treatment for COVID-19 patients.
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| 20. | A team from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)-Bombay, NIT Srinagar and Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir has developed a low-cost ventilator using locally available materials. What is its name? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: A team from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)-Bombay, NIT Srinagar and Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir has developed "Ruhdaar," a low-cost ventilator using locally available materials. This invention will solve the problem of the ventilator, which is the primary requirement to treat COVID-19 patients, as the high-end ventilators used in hospitals cost in lakhs of rupees.
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