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| 1701. |
The Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited is developing a 1st of its kind "Form Based Codes" with the support from which foundation? |
| Answer» The Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation is developing a 1st of its kind "Form Based Codes" for the development of railway land. | |
| 1702. |
Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd, has developed the first made-in-India test kit for COVID-19.The lab is in which city? |
| Answer» Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd, a Pune-based molecular diagnostics company, has developed the first made-in-India test kit for COVID-19. The kit was developed in a record period of six weeks. Mylab PathoDetect COVID-19 Qualitative PCR kit received commercial approval from the Indian Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). | |
| 1703. |
Global Network Resiliency Platform has been launched by which organization? |
| Answer» The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) launched a "Global Network Resiliency Platform" to help global networks remain "safer, stronger and more connected" during the COVID-19 crisis. | |
| 1704. |
Q7 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has extended the last date for filing GST returns to which date? |
| Answer» Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has extended the last date for filing GST returns for March, April, and May to 30 June. The previous date for filing of GST returns was March 31, 2020. The deadline for composition returns on GST has been also been extended to 30 June 2020. | |
| 1705. |
GoI has allotted what amount for quick set up health infrastructure to deal with the pandemic coronavirus? |
| Answer» For quick set up health infrastructure to deal with the pandemic, Centre has allocated 15,000 crore for the purchase of personal protection equipment for healthcare workers, increasing the number of beds, testing kits, setting up testing laboratories and quarantine centres, and training of professionals to combat the disease. | |
| 1706. |
The book named "Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who Never Came Back" written by which writer? |
| Answer» Senior Journalist Chander Suta Dogra launched her 2nd book- "Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who Never Came Back" relies on de-classified records of the Ministry of External Affairs & other sources. It is published by Harpercollins. | |
| 1707. |
The continuation of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme has been approved from which date? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved for continuation of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme from 1 April 2020. Until then, the scheme will be merged with the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP). It is expected to make the textile sector competitive by rebating all taxes and levies that are currently not being rebated under any other mechanism. | |
| 1708. |
Which one is most promising drug to cure the novel coronavirus? |
| Answer» World Health Organization (WHO) has started a mega trial namely "Solidarity" of four most promising drugs that may cure the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). | |
| 1709. |
What is the name of the biofortified wheat variety developed by Agharkar Research Institute? |
| Answer» Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) Scientists have developed a biofortified wheat variety MACS 4028. The new wheat variety shows high protein content.The wheat variety developed by the ARI scientists show high protein content of about 14.7% | |
| 1710. |
What amount has been allotted for providing wheat at Rs 2 per kg and rice at Rs 3 per kg during coronavirus attack in India? |
| Answer» Centre earmarks Rs 1.80 lakh crores for providing wheat at Rs 2 per kg and rice at Rs 3 per kg; amount to be given in advance to the states for the co | |
| 1711. |
Which IIT is to organise India's first Global Hyperloop Pod Competition? |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) has announced that it is to organize India's first Global Hyperloop Pod Competition. The competition is open to all students globally. The final round will take place on the IIT-Madras campus in the month of July 2020. The main objective of the Global Hyperloop Pod Competition is to raise awareness about the Hyperloop mode of transportation in India. | |
| 1712. |
#StayHomeIndiaWithBooks! has been started by which ministry? |
| Answer» The National Book Trust of HRD Ministry has launched #StayIn and #StayHome to encourage people to read books while at home. It provides select and best-selling titles for FREE Download as part of its initiative of #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks! The move comes in the wake of Preventive Measures of the Government of India to contain the spread of Covid-19. | |
| 1713. |
The Union Cabinet approved the recapitalization of regional rural banks. The Scheme of Recapitalization of RRBs was launched in which year? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of PM Modi on March 25, 2020, approved the recapitalization of regional rural banks (RRB) to improve the capital to risk weighted assets ratio. The Scheme of Recapitalization of RRBs was launched in 2011. It was launched on the recommendation of Dr K C Chakrabarty Committee. | |
| 1714. |
What is the length of newly proposed Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover? |
| Answer» CCEA approves construction of 22-km Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover by Railways in UP at a cost of over Rs. 1285 crore. | |
| 1715. |
Under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, how many Kgs of rice and wheat will be given to the people for next three months? |
| Answer» On March 26, 2020, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman launched Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana. The scheme is an economic help package for people in the country to fight against COVID-19 and its effects. Around 1.7 lakh crore has been allocated under the package. Under the scheme, around 80 crore people are to get 5 kg of free rice and wheat for the next three months. | |
| 1716. |
The Election Commission of India has deferred the Rajya Sabha elections amid rising risk of rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic. Elections to _________ seats of Rajya Sabha were scheduled to be held on 26 March 2020. |
| Answer» The Election Commission of India has deferred the Rajya Sabha elections amid rising risk of rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic. Elections to 18 seats of Rajya Sabha were scheduled to be held on 26 March 2020. | |
| 1717. |
Which city has become the 1st city in India to use drones to sanitize the city? |
| Answer» Indore has deployed drones to sanitize city areas against the coronavirus scare and has become the 1st city in India to use drones to sanitize the city. The Indore Municipal Corporation has hired two drones for that purpose. It is a first-of-its-kind attempt with which crowded areas are being sanitized with the help of drones. Vegetables markets and streets of the Indore are being sprayed with sodium hypochlorite and bio-clean. These drones take off with 16 litres of chemicals in each flight and return after 30 minutes having sprayed chemicals in an area spanning 8-10 km. | |
| 1718. |
MNREGA wage has been increased to what amount? |
| Answer» MNREGA wage increased to Rs 202 a day from Rs 182. | |
| 1719. |
The chief of Brahmakumaris Sansthan, Rajyogini Dadi Janki, passed away at the age of 104, belongs to which city? |
| Answer» The chief of Brahmakumaris Sansthan, Rajyogini Dadi Janki, passed away at the age of 104 due to prolonged illness on 27 March. PM Narendra Modi expressed his grief over her demise. Rajyogini Dadi Janki was born on 1 January 1916 in Hyderabad which is located in Sindh province (now in Pakistan). | |
| 1720. |
The Government of India's flagship fitness movement "Fit India" has teamed up with which Actress? |
| Answer» The Government of India's flagship fitness movement "Fit India" has teamed up with Bollywood actress and fitness icon Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The tie-up will provide free access of the Shilpa Shetty Kundra's premium 21-Day Weight Loss Programme during the 21-day lockdown owing to Covid-19 pandemic. The free of cost access of the 21-Day Weight Loss Programme will be available for the Indian as well as global audience via Shilpa Shetty App (SS App). | |
| 1721. |
What amount has been announced for the poor under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana? |
| Answer» Finance Minister announced Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) for the poor in view of coronavirus lock. | |
| 1722. |
Which hospital is to introduce the usage of humanoid robots to provide services to the COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» The Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Government Hospital in Jaipur is to introduce the usage of humanoid robots to provide services to the COVID-19 patients. The hospital is conducting a series of trials on a humanoid robot to check if the robot can be pressed into service to deliver medicines and food to the COVID-19 patients admitted in the hospital. | |
| 1723. |
CRISIL has cut base-case Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for fiscal 2021 to what amount? |
| Answer» CRISIL has cut its base-case Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for fiscal 2021 to 3.5% from 5.2% expected earlier. The global growth forecasts have reduced geometrically due to the COVID-19 pandemic spread geometrically. It highlighted that the world economy, unlike the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, has jeopardized financial stability and brought enormous human suffering. | |
| 1724. |
Which Organisation has set up a CII COVID Rehabilitation and Relief Fund (CRR) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to tackle Covid-19? |
| Answer» The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has set up a CII COVID Rehabilitation and Relief Fund (CRR) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to tackle Covid-19. The fund will assist small enterprises or MSME in rehabilitation and is expected to curtail the impact of Coronavirus on the MSME sector. CII will also request to all its members to contribute an amount from their Corporate social responsibility (CSR) allocation for the CII COVID Rehabilitation and Relief Fund (CRR). | |
| 1725. |
What amount of insurance cover has been allowed for sanitation workers, ASHA workers, doctors, nurses and paramedics who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus fight? |
| Answer» Insurance cover worth Rs 50 lakh per person for sanitation workers, ASHA workers, doctors, nurses and paramedics who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus. | |
| 1726. |
As per RBI's recent move, the tenure or time period of the loans will be increased by how many months? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that all banks and Non-bank financial institutions (NBFCs) have been permitted to allow a moratorium of 3 months on repayment of term loans outstanding on 1 March 2020. As per RBI's move, the tenure or time period of the loans will be increased by 3 months. All lending institutions including banks and NBFCs will allow a moratorium on loan repayments for 3 months. | |
| 1727. |
Indian Army has launched which initiative to extend all possible assistance to the government in containing the spread of coronavirus? |
| Answer» Indian Army has launched an initiative christened 'Operation Namaste' to extend all possible assistance to the government in containing the spread of coronavirus. The operation was launched by Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on 27 March. Under the operation, the Indian Army has issued several directives to all its bases to insulate the force from the coronavirus. | |
| 1728. |
Which organization has prepared Hand sanitizer, Ventilators, N99 masks and Body Suits, the basic instrument against the spread of COVID-19? |
| Answer» Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has prepared four different items ready to be deployed in the war against Corona as a result of a focused approach. The four different items prepared by DRDO are Hand sanitizer, Ventilators, N99 masks, Body Suits. Hand sanitizers, the basic instrument against the spread of COVID-19, have been developed in-house at DRDO. DRDO has distributed hand sanitizers to Indian Armed forces, Armed Forces Medical Corps, Defence Security Corps, Ministry of Defence, Delhi Police and 40 nakas so far. Sanitizers were produced in the DRDO lab, Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior. | |
| 1729. |
Which IIT has launched Project Isaac' to engage students in creative projects during the COVID-19 lockdown? |
| Answer» The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) has launched 'Project Isaac' to engage students in creative projects during the COVID-19 lockdown. The project aims to enhance the student's skills while they are confined in their homes. | |
| 1730. |
Which city's Municipal Corporation (NMC) has developed a health app named "COVID-19"? |
| Answer» Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has developed a health app named "COVID-19", after the virus itself, under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe. The app is aimed to help the citizens who are under isolation and experiencing symptoms like dry cough, respiratory disorders, and fever. The app was launched with the support of HLL Life Care GOL. | |
| 1731. |
According to a report by SBI Research's Ecowrap, what will be the GDP growth in 2020-21? |
| Answer» The country's economic growth is likely to fall sharply to 2.6 percent in 2020-21 due to lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to a report by SBI Research's Ecowrap, GDP growth for 2019-20 could also see a downward revision from 5 percent to 4.5 percent, with growth in the fourth quarter of the current financial year at 2.5 percent. | |
| 1732. |
GoI has declared which drug as an essential drug under Schedule-H1 to treat the COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a directive that restricts the sale and distribution of hydroxychloroquine. The drug has been declared an essential drug to treat the COVID-19 patients. The Central government has specified the sale of the drug in "Schedule H1 to the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945." | |
| 1733. |
Which helpline has been made functional by the Indian Railways to answer inquiries, provide assistance and also take suggestions during the 21-day lockdown due to COVID-19? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways has made functional two 24 hour helplines - 138 and 139 - to answer inquiries, provide assistance and also take suggestions during the 21-day lockdown due to COVID-19. | |
| 1734. |
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) acquired what percent of equity in North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPC)? |
| Answer» National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) concluded the acquisition of Centre's entire stake in two hydropower generating firms, Tehri Hydro Power Complex (THDC) India and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), at Rs 11,500 crore. Under the deal, NTPC acquired the latter's 74.496 % equity stake in THDC India Ltd (THDCIL) for Rs 7,500 crore & its 100% equity in North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPC) for Rs 4,000 crore respectively. | |
| 1735. |
NHAI has accomplished the construction of how many kms of national highways in the financial Year 2019-20 which is also the highest ever highway construction achieved in a financial year? |
| Answer» :National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has accomplished the construction of 3,979 km of national highways in the financial Year 2019-20. It is the highest ever highway construction achieved in a financial year by NHAI. | |
| 1736. |
Which Indian NGO wins USD 1.5 million Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship? |
| Answer» Indian NGO ARMMAN wins USD 1.5 million Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. | |
| 1737. |
Which Indian company along with virologists of University of Wisconsin and Madison have begun development and testing of a new vaccine called CoroFlu for COVID-19? |
| Answer» Bharat Biotech along with virologists of University of Wisconsin and Madison have begun development and testing of a new vaccine called CoroFlu for COVID-19. The vaccine is to be developed with the M2SR vaccine as the main component. The M2SR vaccine is used against flu. The M2SR is a self-limiting version of the influenza virus. It induces immune response against flu. | |
| 1738. |
The World Bank has funded how much money to India to fight against COVID-19? |
| Answer» The World Bank has funded 1 billion USD to India to fight against COVID-19. With the COVID-19 cases increasing further, India seeks 6 billion USD from ADB and AIIB.The Indian Economy is to take a major hit with the 21-day lock down. | |
| 1739. |
The National Health Authority has partnered with which company to provide dedicated transport services to the health care workers that are involved in treating COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» The National Health Authority has partnered with Uber India to provide dedicated transport services to the health care workers that are involved in treating COVID-19 patients.UBER is to facilitate 150 free cars in the major cities such as Kanpur, New Delhi, Patna, Prayagraj, Ghazidabad, Noida and Lucknow. The facility is being launched under the name "UberMEdic Service". | |
| 1740. |
How much stake has been acquired by the Central government in Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL)? |
| Answer» The Chennai Port Trust (ChPT) has acquired 67% stake held by the Central government in Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) for an amount of Rs 2,383 crore. | |
| 1741. |
What amount has been transferred in the accounts of 27.15 lakh Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) labourers by UP? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath transferred Rs.611 crore in the accounts of 27.15 lakh Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) labourers of the state. The move comes in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. | |
| 1742. |
Corona Studies Series' books for all age-groups for the post-Corona readership needs ha sbeen launched by which organsiation? |
| Answer» National Book Trust to launch 'Corona Studies Series' books for all age-groups for the post-Corona readership needs | |
| 1743. |
How much insurance cover will be provided to the health workers under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package? |
| Answer» The Central Government approved the launch of insurance scheme for health workers, who are fighting the COVID-19 outbreak, under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package. Under the scheme, GoI is to provide insurance, to a person who meets with an accident that covers Rs.50 lakhs for 90 days to a total of around 22.12 lakh public healthcare providers including community health workers who are under the contact and care of COVID-19 patients. | |
| 1744. |
What amount will be provided to 8 States affected by floods, landslides, cyclones 'Bulbul' & drought during 2019? |
| Answer» The High-Level Committee (HLC) under the Chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved Rs 5,751.27 crores as additional Central assistance under National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 8 States affected by floods, landslides, cyclones 'Bulbul' & drought during 2019. | |
| 1745. |
What amount will be infused by Reserve Bank of India into the banking system? |
| Answer» Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declared an infusion of Rs 3.74 lakh crore into the banking system through three measures viz. targeted long-term repo operation (TLTRO), Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and marginal standing facility (MSF). The decision has been taken to tackle financial system stress raised due to the COVID-19 outbreak. | |
| 1746. |
According to the report titled "Boom and Bust 2020: Tracking the Global Plant Pipeline", how much coal fired power projects at different stages were cancelled in India in 2019? |
| Answer» In accordance with a report titled "Boom and Bust 2020: Tracking the Global Plant Pipeline" 47.4 GW coal fired power projects at different stages were cancelled in India in 2019 which reduced total under development coal capacity to 66 GW. The report was prepared jointly by Global Energy Monitor, Greenpeace International, the Sierra Club, and Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The report is the fifth annual survey of the coal plant pipeline. | |
| 1747. |
Which tech giant has released a new dedicated app and website for users across the US to provide accurate and credible information to users about the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» Tech giant Apple has released a new dedicated app and website for users across the US. The app provides accurate and credible information to users about the COVID-19 pandemic. The new COVID-19 app and website provide the needed guidance and latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The app has been made available on the App Store. | |
| 1748. |
Which organization has launched a policy tracker to track the policies of the governments to share knowledge about COVID-19? |
| Answer» International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched a policy tracker to track the policies of the governments so as to share knowledge about COVID-19 which helps to tackle the crisis. | |
| 1749. |
IBBI has eases timelines within how many days for insolvency resolution process? |
| Answer» Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) eases timelines within 330-day deadline for insolvency resolution process; lockdown period would not be counted for the purpose of timelines | |
| 1750. |
Which newspaper will cease the print edition due to pre-existing troubles in the publishing industry worsened by the cancellation of advertisements amidst the coronavirus outbreak? |
| Answer» An iconic ethnic Indian newspaper in the US that catered to the Indian diaspora for the last 50 years has announced that it will cease the print edition from Monday due to pre-existing troubles in the publishing industry worsened by the cancellation of advertisements amidst the coronavirus outbreak. | |