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| 1701. |
Who authored the book "The Death of Jesus"? |
| Answer» Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee, who authored the book "The Death of Jesus", completed his Jesus trilogy (a group of 3 related novels) with the final book. The book explores the meaning of a world empty of memory but brimming with questions. | |
| 1702. |
The Life Insurance council announced that the "Force Majeure" clause will apply to COVID-19 deaths. Where is the headquaters of LIC? |
| Answer» On April 6, 2020, the Life Insurance council announced that the "Force Majeure" clause will apply to COVID-19 deaths. Force Majeure clause was introduced for unforeseen circumstances. This includes natural disasters, accidents, epidemics, pandemics. Headquarters of LIC is in Mumbai, India | |
| 1703. |
According to the United Nations report on Economic and Social Survey of Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), 2020 what is expected growth rate of India in 2020-21? |
| Answer» On April 9, 2020, the United Nations released a report on Economic and Social Survey of Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), 2020.According to the report, the economic growth rate of India stood at 5% in 2019-20. It has forecasted that the growth rate is to shrink to 4.8% in 2020-21 and the growth rate might improve in the year 2021-22. | |
| 1704. |
According to a report by India Ratings stated that the fuel demand will fall upto how much percent in April 2020? |
| Answer» A report by India Ratings stated that the fuel demand witnessed a fall by around 20% in March amid the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, capacity utilization levels have fallen to 50% in March.It stated that the fuel demand will decline further to 40% in the month of April 2020. | |
| 1705. |
Which two institutes have jointly developed a remote patient health monitoring system to the condition of COVID-19 patients without healthcare workers risking exposure? |
| Answer» Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and AIIMS, Rishikesh have jointly developed a remote patient health monitoring system to the condition of COVID-19 patients without healthcare workers risking exposure to them. The device has non-invasive sensors to measure the main parameters of the patient such as patient: temperature, pulse rate, saturated oxygen level and respiration rate. | |
| 1706. |
What is India score in "Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker"? |
| Answer» Tracker, based on data from 73 countries, that calculates governments' response to Covid-19 has identified India's response as one of the most stringent in the world. Created by researchers from Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, the "Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker" is designed to systematically record government responses worldwide and aggregate the scores into a common 'Stringency Index'.India score in "Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker" is 100. | |
| 1707. |
Which E-commerce firm , has launched health insurance policy on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with Digit Insurance under the name 'Digit Illness Group Insurance'? |
| Answer» E-commerce firm Flipkart, has launched health insurance policy on its platform covering COVID-19, in partnership with Digit Insurance under the name 'Digit Illness Group Insurance'. It allows consumers to avail a hospitalization cover up to a sum assured of Rs 1 lakh with an annual premium of Rs 511.Further, there is no limit on room rent or ICU.The policy covers 30-day pre and 60 days post hospitalization fee.Policyholders can also avail 1 per cent of the sum assured for ambulance services. | |
| 1708. |
LIC has given how many days extension for premiums due in March, April amid Covid-19? |
| Answer» LIC gives 30-days extension for premiums due in March, April amid Covid-19 | |
| 1709. |
Which institute has developed a trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation technology. The device aims to aid the fight against COVID-19? |
| Answer» The Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT-Ropar) has developed a trunk-shaped device fitted with ultraviolet (UV) germicidal irradiation technology. The device aims to aid the fight against COVID-19.The device should be placed at doorsteps and all items brought from outside including grocery and currency notes must be put in it to sanitize them. | |
| 1710. |
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formed a committee to promote online learning in the wake of nation-wide lockdown due to coronavirus. Who is the chairman of UGC? |
| Answer» The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formed a committee to promote online learning in the wake of nation-wide lockdown due to coronavirus. The commission has also formed a committee to look after the exams and the academic calendar in the present circumstances. UGC Chairman DP Singh said that under the lockdown situation, it is important to think about how to complete the prescribed syllabus and what type of examination system would be followed. | |
| 1711. |
Under which scheme, free Liquefied petroleum gas Refills will be provided to Ujjwala beneficiaries over the period of 3 months, that is, from April-June 2020? |
| Answer» Government of India has announced pro-poor initiatives under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY). The move by GoI comes as an economic response to nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As per the scheme, free Liquefied petroleum gas Refills will be provided to Ujjwala beneficiaries over the period of 3 months, that is, from April-June 2020. Amid lockdown 85 lakh PMUY beneficiaries received LPG cylinder in April. | |
| 1712. |
RBI to slap how much penal interest on banks if failed to invest TLTRO (targeted long-term repo operations) funds within 30 days? |
| Answer» RBI to slap 200 bps penal interest on banks if failed to invest TLTRO (targeted long-term repo operations) funds within 30 days. | |
| 1713. |
Algerian author Abdelouahab Aissaoui wins $50,000 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) for which novel? |
| Answer» Algerian author Abdelouahab Aissaoui wins $50,000 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) for his novel "The Spartan Court" | |
| 1714. |
Which institute designs 'WardBot' to deliver food, medicines to COVID-19 patients in isolation wards without human intervention? |
| Answer» IIT Ropar designs 'WardBot' to deliver food, medicines to COVID-19 patients in isolation wards without human intervention. | |
| 1715. |
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched which platform that aims to establish a direct channel of communication with millions of Indians amid the pandemic? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched the COVID India Seva on 21 April. The interactive platform aims to establish a direct channel of communication with millions of Indians amid the pandemic. The initiative is aimed at enabling transparent e-governance delivery in real-time and answering citizen queries swiftly, at scale, especially in crisis situations like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1716. |
Central Government constitutes how many Inter-Ministerial Teams to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively? |
| Answer» Central Government constitutes 6 Inter-Ministerial Teams to make assessment of situation and augment State efforts to fight and contain spread of COVID-19 effectively. | |
| 1717. |
What is India's Rank in World Press Freedom Index 2020? |
| Answer» World Press Freedom Index 2020 -India dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 142nd out of 180 countries in the annual Reporters Without Borders analysis. | |
| 1718. |
Which organisation release Global Network Against Food Crises report? |
| Answer» Global Network Against Food Crises report officially released by the UN World Food program. The report indicates around 135 million people across 55 countries and territories experienced acute food insecurity. Around 55 food-crisis countries covered by the report and 75 million children were stunted. 183 million people were classified in Stressed (IPC/CH Phase 2) conditions. | |
| 1719. |
Union HRD Minister launches which platform for inviting e-learning Content contributions in both school and higher education? |
| Answer» Union HRD Minister launches VidyaDaan 2.0 for inviting e-learning Content contributions in both school and higher education. | |
| 1720. |
As per a recent study published in which website, anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine is not effective for the Coronavirus treatment? |
| Answer» As per a recent study published in medRxiv, anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine is not effective for the Coronavirus treatment. The drug has been defined as game changer in the ongoing crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study now raises concern on the widespread use of Hydroxychloroquine drug by several countries including India. | |
| 1721. |
Hubble Space Telescope celebrates which anniversary on 24 April 2020? |
| Answer» Hubble Space Telescope celebrates the 30th anniversary on 24 April 2020. The unique design of the telescope has allowed being repaired and upgraded with advanced technology by astronauts. The telescope is one of NASA's longest-living and most valuable observatories. | |
| 1722. |
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? |
| Answer» 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. | |
| 1723. |
What will be tha shape of newly purposed Parliament building for India? |
| Answer» The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has approved the construction of the new Parliament building at a cost of Rs. 922 crore. The Central Vista committee has also approved the new plan. The project aims to build a triangular parliament building. It will revamp the 3-km long Raj Path from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate. | |
| 1724. |
Which company sets up 'Partner Support Fund for small and medium businesses in logistics' in India? |
| Answer» Amazon India sets up 'Partner Support Fund for small and medium businesses in logistics'. | |
| 1725. |
Which institute developed Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management systems? |
| Answer» CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi developed Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers to supply chain and freight transportation management systems. The app was remotely launched on 1 May by DG, ICAR, and Secretary DARE, Dr.Trilochan Mohapatra. The portal aims to act as a one-stop solution for farmers, transporters, and other entities engaged in the agriculture Industry. | |
| 1726. |
Union Culture Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel released an e-book " B.B. Lal -India Rediscovered" on 2 May. He was a famous? |
| Answer» Union Culture Minister Shri Prahlad Singh Patel released an e-book "Prof B.B. Lal -India Rediscovered" on 2 May on the occasion of the centenary year of great archaeologist Professor B. B. Lal. The book is a tribute from the Ministry of Culture for his immense contribution to the field of archaeology. The book is a centenary special edition that has been prepared by the Ministry of culture in collaboration with Prof B B Lal Centenary Celebration Committee. | |
| 1727. |
Kulmeet Makkar who died on 1 May was the CEO of which organisation? |
| Answer» Kulmeet Makkar, CEO, Producers Guild of India (PGI), died on 1 May. He was 60. Makkar suffered a massive heart attack and passed away in Dharamsala. | |
| 1728. |
Approximately how much percent of the world's population were displaced according to Global Trends- Forced Displacement in 2019 report released by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2019? |
| Answer» In accordance with the annual report on displacement titled "Global Trends- Forced Displacement in 2019 released by UN refugee agency- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in 2019, additional 11 million people were displaced where 2.4 million sought protection outside their country, and 8.6 million were newly displaced within the borders of their countries. On the Global front, the displacement number is 79.5 million. It is approximately 1% of the world's population. | |
| 1729. |
NITI Aayog and which company launch 'Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan' campaign focussed on ensuring wellbeing of senior citizens? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog, Piramal Foundation launch 'Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan' campaign focussed on ensuring wellbeing of senior citizens. | |
| 1730. |
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started to include Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad in its meteorological sub-division of Jammu & Kashmir. When was IMD founded? |
| Answer» The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has started to include Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Muzaffarabad in its meteorological sub-division of Jammu & Kashmir. The daily region-wise forecasts are for the entire sub-division, and not for any specific areas within. The first such forecast for Gilgit was uploaded on 6 May. | |
| 1731. |
The book titled 'Vijyant at Kargil: The Life of a Kargil Hero' is biography of which Kargil hero? |
| Answer» The book titled 'Vijyant at Kargil: The Life of a Kargil Hero' has been released. This book is a biography of Vir Chakra awardee(posthumously) Captain Vijyant Thapar. This book is authored by Vijyant's father Colonel VN Thapar and writer Neha Dwivedi, a martyr's daughter. This book shows the journey of Vijyant Thapar to join the Indian Military Academy and the experiences that shaped him into a fine officer. He was killed at the age of 22 by a shot in the head on June 29, 1999, during the Kargil War's Knoll assault. | |
| 1732. |
The Government of India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed an agreement for how much dollar "COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project" on 8 May? |
| Answer» The Government of India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed an agreement for a $500 million "COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project" on 8 May. The agreement will help India to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen its public health preparedness. | |
| 1733. |
According to the International Energy Agency how much percent of the daily electricity demand has been reduced in Global Energy Review? |
| Answer» The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the Global Energy Review in 2020. The report stated that 15% of the daily electricity demand has been reduced. It highlighted the carbon dioxide emissions and the global energy demand in the year 2020. | |
| 1734. |
According to Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) pharmaceutical exports from India grew how much percent in 2019-20? |
| Answer» Pharmaceutical exports from India grew 7.57% to $20.58 billion in 2019-20 according to Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil). | |
| 1735. |
Health Ministry has decided to deploy Central teams to how many states that are witnessing high case load and high spurt of COVID-19 cases? |
| Answer» Health Ministry has decided to deploy Central teams to 10 states that are witnessing high case load and high spurt of COVID-19 cases. The teams will assist the State Health departments to facilitate management of COVID-19 outbreak. The states are Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. | |
| 1736. |
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched which initiative to use technology to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the local Kirana store level? |
| Answer» The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched the Suraksha Store initiative. Under the initiative, the department has partnered with tech startups Safejob and Seekify to use technology to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the local Kirana store level. | |
| 1737. |
What is the name of Non-Invasive Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) developed by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories Ventilator in a record time of 36 days to treat COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) Bangalore has developed SwasthVayu, a Non-Invasive Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) Ventilator in a record time of 36 days to treat COVID-19 patients. | |
| 1738. |
India participated in a meeting of foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on May 13, 2020. Headquarters of SCO is located in which city? |
| Answer» India participated in a meeting of foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on May 13, 2020. The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar represented India at the meet which saw the participation of foreign ministers from eight countries. The meeting was called to discuss ways to cooperate in the fight against COVID-19. Headquarters of SCO is in Beijing. | |
| 1739. |
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that emergency liquidity of how much to be infused in the power distribution firms, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Economic Package? |
| Answer» Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that emergency liquidity worth Rs 90000 crore to be infused in the power distribution firms, as a part of AatmaNirbhar Economic Package. This will be done with state issuing guarantees. With the infusion of the money, the power distribution firms will pay the power generation companies. The rebate will be given to those discoms, which will pass it on again back to the consumers. | |
| 1740. |
Researchers have found that men seem to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women due to the concentration of which enzyme in the blood? |
| Answer» Researchers have found that men seem to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women. It suggested the reason might be related to the concentration of the enzyme Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in the blood of men and women. The ACE2 enzyme in blood responds to the novel coronavirus and enables it to infect the human cell. ACE2 is also a receptor present on the surface of healthy cells. The SARS-CoV-2 virus uses this receptor to enter inside cells. ACE2 receptors are present in abundance in the lungs, heart, kidneys, and testes. | |
| 1741. |
Which former Commonwealth Games gold-winning Indian boxer was re-inducted into the National Anti-Doping Agency's Disciplinary Panel? |
| Answer» Former Commonwealth Games gold-winning Indian boxer Akhil Kumar, 39 years old, was re-inducted into the National Anti-Doping Agency's (NADA) Disciplinary Panel. He was formerly in the panel from 2017 to 2019. | |
| 1742. |
Who wrote the musical creation "United we Fight", to fight against COVID-19 unveiled by Indian Council for Cultural Relations? |
| Answer» Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has unveiled a musical creation "United we Fight", which was written and composed by Joe Alvares to fight against COVID-19. The Indian Embassy stated that the song is dedicated to the world by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India. | |
| 1743. |
As per the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual rankings, What is India's rank on the global Energy Transition Index (ETI)? |
| Answer» As per the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual rankings, India has secured the 74th position on the global Energy Transition Index (ETI). In the previous year, India ranked 76th. | |
| 1744. |
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana for the development of marine and inland fisheries will be given how much fund under Atma Nirbhar project? |
| Answer» Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the third Tranche of Rs.20 lakh Economic Package on 15 May in New Delhi. On 12 May, Prime Minister Modi announced an Economic relief Package of Rs.20 lakh crore with an aim of making it "Atma Nirbhar" or self-reliant.Centre allocated Rs.4000 crore for the promotion of herbal cultivation. Under this, 10,00,000 hectares will be covered in the next 2 years. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana for the development of marine and inland fisheries will be given Rs.20,000 crore. It is expected to generate job opportunities for 55 lakh people. | |
| 1745. |
What was the theme of 32nd Commonwealth Health Ministers' Meeting held on 14 May? |
| Answer» Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare participated in the 32nd Commonwealth Health Ministers' Meeting through Video Conference on 14 May. The timely, graded, and proactive measures taken by the Indian government towards COVID-19 management were highlighted during the meeting. The theme of the conference was "Delivering a co-ordinated Commonwealth COVID-19 response." | |
| 1746. |
According to the United Nations(UN) World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) mid year report world economy will shrink by how much percent in 2020? |
| Answer» In the United Nations(UN) World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) mid year report forecast that the COVID-19 pandemic situation will shrink the world economy by 3.2% in 2020 this is the sharpest contraction since the 1930's Great Depression and India's economy to grow at 1.2% in 2020. | |
| 1747. |
According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment(FRA) 2020 released by FAO, the forest loss rate in 2015-2020 has declined to how many million hectares(mha), down from 12 mha in 2010-2015? |
| Answer» According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment(FRA) 2020 released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO), the forest loss rate in 2015-2020 has declined to an estimated 10 million hectares(mha), down from 12 mha in 2010-2015. | |
| 1748. |
According to analysis by the environmental website, Carbon Brief, India's Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by how much tonnes in the fiscal year ending March, which is the first annual decline in four decades? |
| Answer» According to analysis by the environmental website, Carbon Brief, India's Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 30 metric tonnes(1.4%) in the fiscal year ending March, which is the first annual decline in four decades. Furthermore emission fell by 15% during the month of March and is likely to fall by 30% in April. The analysis is done by Lauri Myllyvirta and Sunil Dahiya of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air(CREA). | |
| 1749. |
Who is the author of Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City? |
| Answer» The book titled as "Wuhan Diary: Dispatches from a Quarantined City" authored by Chinese literary writer Fang Fang is a compilation of online diary entries and social media posts that document 60 days of lockdown during COVID-19, captures the challenges of daily life and the changing moods and emotions of being quarantined without reliable information & is a remarkable record of the extraordinary time. | |
| 1750. |
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the e-NAM reached target 1000 mandis across the nation in 18 states. E-NAM was launched in which year? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Agriculture announced that the e-NAM reached target 1000 mandis across the nation in 18 states and 3 union territories(UTs) with 38 new mandis integrated with the e-NAM platform of electronic agriculture trading portal. E-NAM launched in 2016 to create a network of Mandis as a common online market platform as 'one nation, one market' for agricultural commodities became a tool for social distancing in the global pandemic lockdown. | |