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| 1751. |
What is the name of a new species of a parasitic fungus discovered by Ana Sofia Reboleira, a biologist from the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark? |
| Answer» Ana Sofia Reboleira, a biologist from the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark, has discovered a new species of a parasitic fungus 'Troglomyces Twitteri' by using a image of North American millipede (Cambala annulata) circulating on social media platform Twitter. | |
| 1752. |
Which company has developed India's first service robots named as "Sona 1.5 and Sona .5" to help health workers in conducting a thermal screening of the people amid COVID-19 crisis? |
| Answer» Jaipur-based company 'Club First' has developed India's first service robots named as "Sona 1.5 and Sona .5" to help health workers in conducting a thermal screening of the people amid COVID-19 crisis. The robot which is 95 per cent made in India is the first in the world to be based on spine technology. | |
| 1753. |
Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries set a milestone by touching how much count across the country? |
| Answer» Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries set a milestone by touching 1 crore count across the country. The scheme is meant only for poor and economically-deprived people in India. The eligible families to avail the benefits of the scheme are fixed based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC). Ayushman Bharat or the National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2018 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. | |
| 1754. |
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the implementation of the PMMSY on 20 May 2020. What is full form of S in PMMSY? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on 20 May 2020. The scheme aims to boost investments in the fisheries sector and increase of competitiveness of fish and fisheries products. The total estimated investment for the scheme is Rs.20,050 crore comprising of the Central government share of Rs.9,407 crore, State government share of Rs.4,880 crore, and Beneficiaries' share of Rs.5,763 crore. | |
| 1755. |
Which Vaccine manufacturer signed an exclusive deal with Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19? |
| Answer» Vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech and Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia have signed an exclusive deal to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 at Jefferson with the support from the Department of Biotechnology, Bharat Biotech aims for human trials in early December 2020. This vaccine was developed in January 2020 at Infectious diseases expert Professor Matthias Schnell's lab and completed the preliminary tests in animal models. The mice which received the vaccine showed strong antibody response. | |
| 1756. |
Which company invests Rs 11367 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms to buy a stake of 2.32 percent in a fully diluted basis? |
| Answer» KKR invests Rs 11367 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms to buy a stake of 2.32 percent in a fully diluted basis. The deal is subject to regulatory and customary approvals. This is fifth global investment deal in last one month. Earlier, Facebook, Silver Lake, Vista Equity and General Atlantic invested in the Jio Platforms. | |
| 1757. |
Which institute has mapped two alternative dwarf genes - Rht14 and Rht18- in wheat that can eliminate rice crop residue burning? |
| Answer» A team of Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute based in Pune (Maharashtra) have mapped two alternative dwarf genes - Rht14 and Rht18- in wheat that can eliminate rice crop residue burning i.e stubble burning - one of the key sources of air pollution in north India during early winter. | |
| 1758. |
Who is author of the book- Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and Planes? |
| Answer» Popular author Ruskin Bond has authored a book titled 'Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and Planes'. The e-book format was released on the occasion of his 86th birthday. The illustration has been done by Samrat Halder and published by Speaking Tiger's children's imprint Talking Cub. | |
| 1759. |
CSIR-IIIM, Jammu a constituent laboratory of CSIR signed MoU with which company to develop and scale-up a new Reverse Transcriptase-Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification based COVID-19 diagnostic kit? |
| Answer» CSIR-IIIM, Jammu a constituent laboratory of CSIR signed MoU with Reliance Industries Limited to develop and scale-up a new Reverse Transcriptase-Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification based COVID-19 diagnostic kit. The partnership comes as testing is a vital component in COIVD-19 mitigation. | |
| 1760. |
Which institute developed an AI -based Attendance application which allows non-contact based personnel verification, using facial features of the person in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» The Research Centre Imarat , DRDO laboratory, Hyderabad, Telangana, developed an AI -based Attendance application which allows non-contact based personnel verification, using facial features of the person in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. AINA can be deployed with minimal upgradation to the legacy attendance infrastructure with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) readers. AINA can be installed on a normal desktop computer with a GPU based display adapter. | |
| 1761. |
Who wrote the song titled 'Jayatu Jayatu Bharatam - Vasudev Kutumbakkam' to increase the nation's will power and evoke the spirit of self-reliance in COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» A song titled 'Jayatu Jayatu Bharatam - Vasudev Kutumbakkam' was released. The song lyrics penned by Prasoon Joshi and composed by Shankar Mahadevan, as many as 211 singers involved like legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar to increase the nation's will power and evoke the spirit of self-reliance in COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1762. |
Which Institute has found an innovative route to fabricate precisely controlled nanostructure of the required geometry and location on two dimensional materials using one-step low power laser writing process? |
| Answer» Researchers team led by Dr Kiran Shankar Hazra, of Institute of Nano Science and Technology , Mohali an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology found an innovative route to fabricate precisely controlled nanostructure of the required geometry and location on two dimensional materials using one-step low power laser writing process. | |
| 1763. |
Sports Authority of India has deposited how much Rs. each to 2,749 Khelo India athletes as out of pocket allowance amid the COVID-19 lockdown? |
| Answer» Sports Authority of India has deposited Rs.30,000 each to 2,749 Khelo India athletes as out of pocket allowance amid the COVID-19 lockdown. The total sum of the amount is Rs.8.25 crore in all. The announcement regarding disbursement of the Khelo India allowances was made by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju. | |
| 1764. |
The European Union Commission has proposed a how much recovery fund "European breakthrough" to help the bloc's economy through the deep recession induced by the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» The European Union Commission has proposed a $825 billion recovery fund "European breakthrough" to help the bloc's economy through the deep recession induced by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was announced by the commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. The aim is to tackle an unprecedented crisis. | |
| 1765. |
What is the name of voicebot launched by Tata Capital, Private Non-Banking Financial Company , for its customers looking for a new loan or getting queries resolved etc? |
| Answer» Tata Capital, Private Non-Banking Financial Company , has launched a voicebot "TIA" on WhatsApp.The voicebot offers a range of services to its customers like opting for a new loan or getting queries resolved etc to provide seamless and interactive services on the widely used messaging platform, Whatsapp. | |
| 1766. |
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced that she is to release which book very soon? |
| Answer» Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced that she is to release "The Ickabog." The new children's book marks her first novel aimed toward younger readers that doesn't take place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. | |
| 1767. |
How much Rs will be awarded for finding security flaw in the coronavirus tracking app, Aarogya Setu? |
| Answer» The government announced opening the source code of its coronavirus tracking app, Aarogya Setu, for scrutiny by the developer community to address privacy concerns and launching a bug bounty programme for finding security flaws. Rs. 1 lakh will be awarded for finding security flaw in the App. | |
| 1768. |
Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI stated that in order to succeed against the COVID-19 pandemic, a large number of parallel efforts are being taken. Who is Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI? |
| Answer» GoI stated that in order to succeed against the COVID-19 pandemic, a large number of parallel efforts are being taken. The information was passed by Dr. Vinod Paul, Member NITI Aayog, and Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to the GoI. The first attempt is the indigenous efforts. Secondly, the Phyto-pharmaceuticals and extracts from medicinal plants are being tested. In the third method, new drug discovery includes a 'Hackathon' for computational drug discovery is being undertaken. | |
| 1769. |
What was the theme of 2020 International Day of UN Peacekeepers? |
| Answer» The first UN Peacekeeping mission was established on 29th May 1948 to commemorate this day General Assembly of the United Nations designated May 29th as International Day of United National Peacekeepers in its resolution 57/129 on December 11, 2002 to acknowledge the women and men who serve as military, police and civilians in the UN Peacekeeping. In 2003 the first International Day of UN peacekeepers was observed. The theme of 2020 International Day of UN Peacekeepers is "Women in Peacekeeping - A key to Peace". | |
| 1770. |
Who has launched the e-booklet on Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances achievements for the period 30 May 2019 to 30 May 2020? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr.Jitendra Singh has launched the e-booklet on Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances achievements for the period 30 May 2019 to 30 May 2020. | |
| 1771. |
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired which Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council via video conferencing, which was the first meet since the coronavirus outbreak? |
| Answer» Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 22nd Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council via video conferencing, which was the first meet since the coronavirus outbreak. The meet was held to review the various measures to maintain financial stability in the context of COVID-19. | |
| 1772. |
BSE and National Stock Exchange announced that they will reduce the annual listing fee by how much percent for MSMEs, as a part of their attempts to lower the compliance costs for companies during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» BSE ( formerly known as The Bombay Stock Exchange)and National Stock Exchange announced that they will reduce the annual listing fee by 25% for Small and Medium Enterprises companies, it is as a part of their attempts to lower the compliance costs for companies during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These steps will help to revive the SMEs & encourage thousands of SMEs to go for listing. | |
| 1773. |
Google launches which app to help people maintain social distancing? |
| Answer» Google launches app 'Sodar' to help people maintain social distancing. | |
| 1774. |
What is India's Rank according to the Startup Ecosystem Rankings Report 2020 released by StartupBlink? |
| Answer» StartupBlink has released the Startup Ecosystem Rankings Report 2020. India ranked 23rd in the report. The report ranks 1,000 cities and 100 countries worldwide, based on their startup ecosystem strength and activity level. StartupBlink is a global startup ecosystem map and research center. | |
| 1775. |
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved to rename which port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved to rename Kolkata Port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. The decision was made by the Board of Trustees of Kolkata Port Trust in its Meeting held on 25 February 2020. The Board also passed a Resolution to rename Kolkata Port as Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. | |
| 1776. |
What is the name of cyclone likely to intensify and develop into a severe cyclone and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on June 3? |
| Answer» The India Meteorological Department has warned that the low-pressure area developing over the Arabian sea is likely to intensify and develop into a severe cyclone and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts on June 3. The cyclone Nisarga is likely to move nearly northwards initially till morning of June 2 then recurve and move north and northeastwards and cross north Maharashtra and south Gujarat coasts during the night of June 3. It is also likely to have an impact on Maharashtra's capital city Mumbai. | |
| 1777. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which video blogging competition while addressing the nation in 12th Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat 2.0' on 31 May 2020? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a "My Life, My Yoga", a video blogging competition while addressing the nation in 12th Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat 2.0' on 31 May 2020. | |
| 1778. |
The Science and Engineering Research Board has approved support for research at which institute to identify lead compounds from available and approved drugs for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug molecules? |
| Answer» The Science and Engineering Research Board has approved support for research at the Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi to identify lead compounds from available and approved drugs for anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug molecules. | |
| 1779. |
Which animal is likely to be the world's oldest-known land animal according to the research published in the journal Historical Biology? |
| Answer» According to the research published in the journal Historical Biology, fossilized millipede-like Silurian Period creature called Kampecaris obanensis(approximately 450 million years old) is unearthed on the island of Kerrera in the Scottish Inner Hebrides(Scotland), which is likely to be the world's oldest-known land animal. | |
| 1780. |
Centre announced policy changes in the definition for the MSME sector as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package. As per the new definition what will be investment and turnover limit for micro-units? |
| Answer» Centre announced policy changes in the definition for the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises sector as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package. The move comes as a recognition to the importance of MSMEs. As per the new definition, MSMEs with an investment of Rs.1 crore and turnover of Rs.5 crore will be classified as micro-units. Units with an investment of Rs.10 crore and turnover of Rs.50 crore will be classified as small units. Units with an investment of Rs.50 crore and turnover of Rs.250 crore will be classified as medium units. | |
| 1781. |
Union Cabinet approved the re-establishment of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy as Subordinate Office under AYUSH Ministry. Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy was established in which year? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi approved the re-establishment of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy as Subordinate Office under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). The commission will be formed by merging Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory and Pharmacopoeia Laboratory for Indian Medicine. Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy functions under the Ministry of AYUSH. It was established in 2010. | |
| 1782. |
Which CSIR Institute have indigenously developed a ventilator to provide help and support to the COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» Researchers at Durgapur-based CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute have indigenously developed a ventilator to provide help and support to the COVID-19 patients. The ventilator was developed by CSIR-CMERI, in coordination with critical care experts of the Health care professionals. | |
| 1783. |
Which organisation has partnered with US Agency for International Development's Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency program and launched 'Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings' initiative? |
| Answer» State-run Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has partnered with US Agency for International Development's Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency program and launched 'Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings' initiative. The initiative is a part of the US-India bilateral Partnership between the Power Ministry of India and USAID. | |
| 1784. |
Who wrote the book -The Dry Fasting Miracle: From Deprive to Thrive? |
| Answer» The Dry Fasting Miracle: From Deprive to Thrive, a book on the benefits of dry fasting diet by the famous personal lifestyle coach and author, Luke Coutinho and co-authored by a member of UAE's Ajman royal Family, Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ali Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, published under the Ebury Press a division of Penguin Random House and the ebook version is available on Kindle. | |
| 1785. |
India has pledged to make donation of how many dollars for GAVI - Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation? |
| Answer» India has pledged to make donation of USD 15 million for GAVI - Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation. The donation was made during the virtual Global Vaccine Summit that was hosted by United Kingdom. Prime Minister Modi attended the meeting and mentioned that the huge demand for the vaccine in India will make it cheaper. | |
| 1786. |
Which organisation developed "SUMERU-PACS", a personal air circulation system to provide comfort for the doctors and healthcare workers who wear Personal Protective Equipment for more than 6 hours and suffer due to sweating? |
| Answer» Defence Research Development Organisation(DRDO) developed "SUMERU-PACS", a personal air circulation system to provide comfort for the doctors and healthcare workers who wear Personal Protective Equipment for more than 6 hours and suffer due to sweating. | |
| 1787. |
Which Abu Dhabi-based company is all set to buy 1.85% stake in jio Platforms, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, for Rs 9,093.60 crore? |
| Answer» The Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, Mubadala is all set to buy 1.85% stake in jio Platforms, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, for Rs 9,093.60 crore. The investment from Mubadala comes in Jio Platforms at an equity value of Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an enterprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh crore. | |
| 1788. |
A survey released by the Reserve Bank has showed that Indian economy may contract by how much percent in FY21? |
| Answer» A survey released by the Reserve Bank has showed that Indian economy may contract by 1.5 percent in FY21 though the next fiscal is expected to be much better. | |
| 1789. |
To encourage the Make In India initiative the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals identified how many types of chemicals, petrochemicals, pesticides and Dyestuff and assessed the domestic manufacturing capacity and local competition? |
| Answer» To encourage the Make In India initiative and to increase the income and employment generation the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) revised the public procurement order,2017 on 29th May 2019. The Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals identified around 55 types of chemicals, petrochemicals, pesticides and Dyestuff and assessed the domestic manufacturing capacity and local competition. For the 27 out of the 55 identified products, The local suppliers are eligible to bid for the estimated procurement value between Rs.5 lakh to Rs. 50 Lakh. For the remaining 28 products irrespective of the bid amount the procuring entities shall make procurement only from the local suppliers. | |
| 1790. |
Who has been appointed as non-executive chairman of the Larsen & Toubro company for a period of three years from October 1, 2020? |
| Answer» Engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro said its board has given nod for reappointment of A M Naik as non-executive chairman of the company for a period of three years from October 1, 2020. | |
| 1791. |
International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Material and which Industries have jointly developed a UVC-based Cabinet? |
| Answer» International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) and MEKINS Industries have jointly developed a UVC-based Cabinet. The device will disinfect non-critical hospital items, laboratory wear, and PPEs in the research laboratories to prevent surface contamination of COVID-19. | |
| 1792. |
Who inaugurated the 18th Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through a Video Conference on 8 June? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 18th Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through a Video Conference on 8 June. | |
| 1793. |
PM launched the 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' employment scheme for migrant workers from how many states who returned to their home states during the coronavirus-induced lockdown? |
| Answer» PM launched the 'Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan' employment scheme for migrant workers from six states who returned to their home states during the coronavirus-induced lockdown. The Rs 50,000 crore employment scheme will be implemented on a mission mode in 125 days in 116 districts of six states - Bihar, MP, UP, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha. | |
| 1794. |
Scientists from which university has witnessed a birth of a new planet by using photographs of the Spectro-Polarimetric High-contrast Exoplanet Research instrument on the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory in Chile? |
| Answer» A team of Scientists from the Observatoie de Paris, PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University in France, have witnessed a birth of a new planet for the first time in human history by using photographs of the SPHERE (Spectro-Polarimetric High-contrast Exoplanet Research) instrument on the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory in Chile. From the pictures, astronomers have discovered the first direct evidence of a new planet born around a distant star called 'AB Aurigae', about 520 light years from Earth in the constellation Auriga or the Charioteer. | |
| 1795. |
The World Archery committee decided to postpone the 2020 World Archery Field Championships to which year? |
| Answer» The World Archery and Yankton organising committee decided to postpone the 2020 World Archery Field Championships which was scheduled on September 2020 at the National Field Archery Association Easton Yankton Archery Centre, the world's largest archery centre. This decision will extend up to 2022 for safeguard of athlete's well-being & also restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. Yankton is set to host the 2021 World Archery Championships. | |
| 1796. |
Which company has bagged the world's largest solar bid of USD 6 billion? |
| Answer» Adani Green Energy Ltd has bagged the world's largest solar bid of USD 6 billion. Under this project, the group will build a 8,000 MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant and will also set up a 2,000 MW domestic solar panel. | |
| 1797. |
Which institute developed "ANANYA" water based disinfectant spray with nanotechnology assisted formulation? |
| Answer» The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune developed "ANANYA" water based disinfectant spray with nanotechnology assisted formulation. This can be used by the general public and healthcare workers and can be used for individual and large scale purposes. | |
| 1798. |
Fitch Ratings stated that India's economy is forecast to grow with a sharp growth rate of how much percent in 2021 if the country avoids further deterioration in financial sector health? |
| Answer» Fitch Ratings stated that India's economy is forecast to grow with a sharp growth rate of 9.5% in 2021 if the country avoids further deterioration in financial sector health. | |
| 1799. |
Which institute has developed a nano-technology based disinfectant spray- Ananya to combat the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune has developed a nano-technology based disinfectant spray to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The formulation has been named Ananya. | |
| 1800. |
The Department of School Education and Literacy has collaborated with Fit India under the "Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat" initiative to produce a series of special films to promote how many indigenous sports of India? |
| Answer» The Department of School Education and Literacy under Ministry of Human Resource Development has collaborated with Fit India(flagship programme of sports ministry) under the "Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat" initiative to produce a series of special films to promote 10 indigenous sports of India. To create awareness about indigenous games & the culture and heritage of their respective states. 10 indigenous sports covered in the series are Kho-kho, Gatka, Kalaripayttu(very old sports), Mallakhamb, Thang-Ta, Sqay, Kabaddi, Roll Ball, Tug of War and Shooting Ball. | |