1. Which of the following
state government has launched a new app called ‘Pravasi Rahat Mitra’ to provide
relief to migrants and to connect migrants with government schemes and jobs?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Bihar
c. Punjab
d. Karnataka
ANSWER: a.
According to the Uttar Pradesh Government
of Uttar Pradesh ,
the purpose of launching this app is to provide benefits to these workers under
various schemes. Along with this, with the help of the app, it will be
easy to monitor the health of the workers. The exchange of information by
various departments of the government will help in planning and programs for
employment and livelihood of these migrant citizens. The main feature of
this app is that it can work online as well as offline.
2. National Technology Day
is celebrated on which of the following days?
a. 10 January
b. 15 March
c. 13 June
d. 11 May
ANSWER: d. 11
May
This day marks the development of science in
India and development in technology. On this day, along with nation pride,
the nation also remembers the achievements of its scientists. The Ministry
of Science and Technology celebrates National Technology Day every year on this
day. Various programs are organized in his department by the Ministry of
Technology and Science. This day is considered a symbol of efforts made in
technical creativity, scientific inquiry, integration of industry and science.
3.Moodies Investors
Service has recently reduced India’s economic growth forecast for the current
financial year to what percentage?
a. Five percent
b. Zero percent
c. Three percent
d. Two percent
ANSWER: b.
According to zero percent Moody’s,
India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will remain low. Due to Corona virus,
the crisis of the country’s economy is increasing. Moody’s in its new
forecast said that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth could be zero in
FY 2020-21. This means that the country’s GDP position will be zero in
this financial year. The agency has, however, forecast the growth rate to
reach 6.6 percent in FY 2021-22. Moody’s had lowered its GDP growth
forecast to 0.2 per cent in the calendar year 2020 at the end of last month.
4. Recently which state
government has banned 11 brands of pan masala for 12 months?
a. Punjab
b. Bihar
c. Jharkhand
d. Karnataka
ANSWER: c. Jharkhand
Government of Jharkhand has imposed a complete
ban on Pan Masala on 08 May 2020. The government of Jharkhand has taken
this decision after finding magnesium carbonate in various brands of betel
spices. In this regard, an order has been issued by Dr. Nitin Kulkarni,
Health Secretary cum State Food Safety Commissioner. Last year (2019-20),
41 samples of these paan spices were tested in the state. Investigations
have found dangerous magnesium carbonate chemicals in most of the pan
spices. Magnesium carbonate causes a variety of diseases including heart
disease.
5. China-backed Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) recently approved a loan of Rs 3,800
crore to which country to deal with the corona virus?
a. India
b. China
c. Russia
d. America
ANSWER: a. India
has
suffered a major setback to the economy of many
countries amidst the havoc of the Corona virus worldwide. AIIB said that
this loan is for the Government of India to improve the public health system,
prevent something like this from happening again in future and to limit
transmission. The project also supports the purchase of medical equipment,
disease detection capabilities and research.