1. How many years have the
recently completed Atal Pension Yojana, the flagship social security scheme of
the Government of India?
a. Seven years
b. Ten years
c. Three years
d. Five years
ANSWER: d.
The scheme was launched on 9 May 2015 for five years . This
scheme is particularly focused on the unorganized sector workers. The
minimum age for joining the Atal Pension Yojana is 18 years and maximum age is
40 years. So far 2.23 crore laborers have been brought under pension under
this scheme, this scheme is still relevant to solve the rapidly increasing
population challenges of India.
2. In view of the lockdown
implemented across the country due to COVID-19, by what date has the last date
for receiving nominations for Gandhi Shanti Puraskar 2020 been extended?
a. 30 June 2020
b. 15 June 2020
c. 15 August 2020
d. 15 November 2020
ANSWER: b.
Before 15 June 2020 , the last date for
receiving nominations for the year 2020 was 30 April 2020. It is
noteworthy that this award is given for social, economic and political change
brought through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. An award of one
crore rupees and a commendation card is awarded with this award to be given
every year. The award was instituted in the year 1995 and has been awarded
continuously since then.
3.Which state government
recently launched “Pranavayu program” to create awareness about
respiratory health of people?
a. Punjab
b. Bihar
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu
ANSWER: c. Karnataka
Bengaluru City Corporation recently launched a
“Pranavayu Program” to create awareness about people’s respiratory
health. There have been many deaths in the country due to severe acute
respiratory illness (SARI). In particular, hypoxia occurs due to
COVID-19. There have been many deaths in the country due to severe acute
respiratory illness. In particular, hypoxia occurs due to COVID-19.
4. Which of the following
airport won the title of Best Regional Airport in India and Central Asia?
a. Bengaluru Airport
b. Delhi Airport
c. Patna Airport
d. Ranchi Airport
ANSWER: a. Bengaluru
Airport
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru
has been adjudged as the best regional airport in India and Central Asia on
customer choice. Three times in four years, Bengaluru Airport has received
this honor at the 2020 World Airport Awards. Bangalore Airport is operated
by Bangalore International Airport Limited. More than 550 airports are
involved in this survey.
5. The second phase of the
Vande Bharat Abhiyan will run from 16 May till which date?
a. 30 June
b. 15 July
c. 22 May
d. 18 May
ANSWER: c. On
May 22
, due to the global epidemic of corona virus,
Indians stranded abroad are being brought back under the Vande Bharat
Mission. The second phase of this mission will run from 16 May to 22
May. Under this, Indians trapped in 31 countries will be
brought. During this time 149 flights can be operated.
