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(A) Rajasthan
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Haryana
(D) Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: (B) [Andhra Pradesh]
Explanation:
Andhra Pradesh is the first state for which on-line NISHTHA programme has been launched for 1200 Key Resources Persons through NISHTHA portal.
2. Which ministry launched on-line "NISHTHA" programme recently?
(A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(B) Ministry of Science and Technology
(C) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(D) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: (C) [Ministry of Human Resource Development]
Explanation:
Union HRD (Human Resource Development) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Minister of State (MoS) for HRD Sanjay Dhotre have jointly launched the first online National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) programme for 1,200 key resources persons (KRPs) of Andhra Pradesh (AP), virtually from New Delhi.
3. UNGA recognized the period from ________ as the Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace.
(A) 2016 to 2024
(B) 2017 to 2026
(C) 2020 to 2029
(D) 2019 to 2028
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Correct Answer: (D) [2019 to 2028]
Explanation:
Mandela Day was first held on 18 July 2009, in New York. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recognized the day later that year. On 10 November 2009, the UNGA adopted a resolution A/RES/64/13 to recognize 18 July as the "International Day of Nelson Mandela". UNGA also recognized the period from 2019 to 2028 as the Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace. UNGA honoured humility, forgiveness and compassion, and his contribution to the struggle for democracy and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.
4. According to Reserve Bank data, the share of industrial credit in total bank credit declined to how much per cent in March 2020?
(A) 34.8%
(B) 31.5%
(C) 42.2%
(D) 45.9%
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Correct Answer: (B) [31.5%]
Explanation:
According to Reserve Bank data, the share of industrial credit in total bank credit declined to 31.5 per cent in March 2020 as against 33.1 per cent a year ago.
5. Which state government announced a monthly pension for the family members of ASHA and Anganwadi workers, who succumb to the COVID-19 virus during active deployment?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Odisha
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Telangana
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Correct Answer: (B) [Odisha]
Explanation:
The Odisha government on July 17, 2020 announced a monthly pension for the family members of ASHA and Anganwadi workers, who succumb to the COVID-19 virus during active deployment. The state will provide the spouse or next of kin of deceased Anganwadi worker, who succumbs to COVID-19 in line of duty under active deployment, with Rs 7,500 per month till the date they would have attained the age of 60 years had they survived.
6. Name the company which collaborated with CBSE to integrate AI in high school curriculum of 2020-2021.
(A) Google
(B) Infosys
(C) TCS
(D) IBM
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Correct Answer: (D) [IBM]
Explanation:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), announced integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the high school (Class 11th & 12th grade) curriculum for the 2020-2021 academic year. The curriculum was developed in collaboration with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation).
7. When is the Nelson Mandela International Day observed?
(A) 10 July
(B) 12 July
(C) 18 July
(D) 20 July
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Correct Answer: (C) [18 July]
Explanation:
Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day is observed on 18 July every year across the globe. The day is aimed to honour Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, Nobel Prize winner, and anti-apartheid icon.
8. With which of the following companies did the Airports Authority of India (AAI) sign MoU for co-operation in civil aviation sector?
(A) Bharat Dynamics Ltd
(B) Dassault Aviation
(C) Ashok Leyland Defense
(D) Bharat Electronics Limited
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Correct Answer: (D) [Bharat Electronics Limited]
Explanation:
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for providing a platform for both the companies to collaborate and support each other to address the emerging global opportunities in the airport business, including those in the Asia Pacific region.
9. Which state government has initiated a measure "Healthcare Service at your Doorstep"?
(A) Bihar
(B) Haryana
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Delhi
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Correct Answer: (C) [Maharashtra]
Explanation:
In Maharashtra, cases of Covid-19 are raging in Nashik district as well. However, to curb the further spread of the disease, the government has initiated a measure "Healthcare Service at your Doorstep".
10. Which state government has inaugurated 'Smriti Van' on the occasion of Harela festival?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: (D) [Uttarakhand]
Explanation:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister(CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated 'Smriti Van' at Asthal village of Dehradun district in memory of late Jeet Singh Negi, famous folk singer of the state on the occasion of Harela festival.
