1.World tribal day is observed on which of the following days?
a. 9 August
b. 15 July
c. 10 January
d. 12 March
Answer: a. 9 August
Every year, World Tribal Day is celebrated on 9 August. The theme of World Tribal Day this year is’ COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples’ Resilience ‘. The purpose of World Tribal Day is to promote and protect the rights of the indigenous population of the world. This day, according to the declaration of the United Nations, is celebrated on August 9 every year from the year 1994.
2.Which of the following country is ready to register the first vaccine of Corona virus on August 12?
a. China
b. Nepal
c. Russia
d. Japan
ANSWER: c. Russia
is ready to register the first vaccine of Russia corona virus on August 12. Russia’s Deputy Health Minister Oleg Gridnev made this announcement. This vaccine has been prepared under the joint aegis of Gamalaya Research Institute and the Ministry of Defense of Russia. Medical trials of the vaccine began on 18 June and involved 38 people. Resistance has developed in all of them. The first group was discharged on 15 July, while the second was discharged on 20 July.
3.In which state will the first silk training and production center be set up?
a. Himachal Pradesh
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Arunachal Pradesh
ANSWER: d. Arunachal Pradesh
Khadi and Village Industries Commission has decided to set up a silk training and production center in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. This center will be launched in the first week of September 2020. KVIC will also provide machinery like handloom and silk reeling machine. The center will provide training to 25 local artisans and promote weaving activities in the region. India is the second largest producer of silk in the world.
4.The Indian Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) recently announced that sales of junk food and unhealthy food should be prohibited within how many meters of schools and educational institutions?
a. 50 m
b. 150 m
c. 200 m
d. 100 meters
ANSWER: a. 50 meter
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Arun Singhal has banned the sale of junk food and unhealthy foods in schools and other educational institutions. Also, FSSAI has banned the sale and advertisement of unhealthy food items within a radius of 50 meters of school campuses. This step has been taken to ensure safety and nutritious food for school children.
5.Which state government has introduced a new state industrial development policy for the year 2020-23?
a. Bihar
b. Punjab
c. Andhra Pradesh
d. Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER: c. Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a new state industrial development policy for the year 2020-23. The objective of this policy is to create employment for the youth. The previous industrial development policy of the state was implemented between 2015-20. The policy was unveiled by the state’s Industries Minister Gautam Reddy. The aim of this policy is to promote well-balanced regional development. It will train and provide skills to employees to attract global investment.
