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(A) Patna, Bihar
(B) Bina, Madhya Pradesh
(C) Chennai, Tamilnadu
(D) Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: (B) [Bina, Madhya Pradesh]
Explanation:
Indian Railway in collaboration with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has set up a 1.7 Megawatt solar power plant at Bina, Madhya Pradesh.
2. ____________ in collaboration with Laxai Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad has sought regulatory approval to undertake 'MUCOVIN', a four-arm randomized controlled phase III clinical trial.
(A) DRDO
(B) ARI
(C) CSIR
(D) DRDO
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Correct Answer: (C) [CSIR]
Explanation:
Pharma major Mylan received approval for its remdesivir from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). The company will launch a generic version of Gilead Sciences' COVID-19 anti-viral in the country at Rs.4,800 for 100 mg/vial.
3. How much amount was allocated to Himachal Pradesh by central government for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (for FY21)?
(A) 249.10 Crore
(B) 885.25 Crore
(C) 522.80 Crore
(D) 326.20 Crore
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Correct Answer: (D) [326.20 Crore]
Explanation:
On 4th July 2020, during a video conference between Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (HP) Jairam Thakur, the Union Government allocated Rs. 326.20 Crore for the effective implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Himachal Pradesh for FY 2020-21. Including the state’s share, the total funds available for providing Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) is Rs. 371 Crore.
4. Which organisation is set to launch its first ever news magazine program in Sanskrit named 'Sanskrit Saptahiki'?
(A) DD KISAN
(B) All India Radio
(C) DD Arunprabha
(D) Door Darshan News
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Correct Answer: (B) [All India Radio]
Explanation:
India's Public Service Broadcaster, All India Radio is set to broadcast its first ever News magazine program in Sanskrit.
The program is named as 'Sanskrit Saptahiki' and it will be broadcasted on every Saturday. The program would comprise of news from the world of Sanskrit and prominent developments of the week. The 20-minute programme can also be heard on All India Radio FM News Channel.
5. Which radio network launched an initiative called 'Happiness Partner' to help SMEs amid COVID-19?
(A) Fever Network
(B) Radio Mirchi
(C) Tadka
(D) Gyan Mani
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Correct Answer: (A) [Fever Network]
Explanation:
Fever Network, the country's leading radio network and house to the most popular radio stations, Fever FM, Radio Nasha and Radio One is now live with its latest campaign – 'Your Happiness Partner'.
6. In July 2020, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath launched the ambitious piped water project "Har Ghar Jal" for which region in the state?
(A) Kanpur
(B) Meerut
(C) Firozabad
(D) Bundelkhand
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Correct Answer: (D) [Bundelkhand]
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath launched the ambitious piped water project "Har Ghar Jal" that means water to every house for Bundelkhand region.
7. What is the name of the potential COVID-19 vaccine, to be developed by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)?
(A) Cormizine
(B) Covidax-500
(C) Covaxin
(D) Covidin
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Correct Answer: (C) [Covaxin]
Explanation:
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has partnered with Bharat Biotech for development of potential COVID-19 vaccine called Covaxin.
The Drugs Controller General of India has granted permission to conduct phase-1 and 2 human clinical trials. Recently, ICMR has announced that it is acting in accordance with the globally accepted standards to develop the vaccine.
8. Which state has launched "Weavers Samman Yojana'?
(A) Tamilnadu
(B) Karnataka
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: (B) [Karnataka]
Explanation:
Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yediyurappa launched "Weavers Samman Yojana" to provide financial assistance of Rs 2000 for about 19,744 handloom weavers in the state, through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
9. What is the theme of the three-day virtual conference of India Global Week 2020?
(A) Reviving India Amid Pandemic
(B) Arise India - Creating a Hope & Future
(C) Be The Revival: India and a Better New World
(D) None of the Above
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Correct Answer: (C) [Be The Revival: India and a Better New World]
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to deliver the inaugural address on the first day of India Global Week 2020. Centre is to host a three-day virtual conference themed 'Be The Revival: India and a Better New World.'
10. Name the racer who won the Austrian Grand Prix 2020 held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.
(A) Cahrles Leclerc
(B) Valtteri Bottas
(C) Alex Albon
(D) Lewis Hamilton
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Correct Answer: (B) [Valtteri Bottas]
Explanation:
Mercedes's racer Valtteri Bottas has won the Austrian Grand Prix 2020 at Red Bull Ring in Austria.
