Current Affairs Quiz – 26 April 2020
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
The AI based search engine Vilokana has been developed by which Indian institution to help researchers in getting deeper insights into scientific studies on Covid-19?
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- The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala (IIITM-K) has developed a search engine based on artificial intelligence (AI) named ‘Vilokana’ to enable researchers in getting deeper insights into scientific studies on Covid-19.
- The search engine accessed through the website http://www.vilokana.in.
- Vilokana in Sanskrit means ‘finding out’.
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- The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala (IIITM-K) has developed a search engine based on artificial intelligence (AI) named ‘Vilokana’ to enable researchers in getting deeper insights into scientific studies on Covid-19.
- The search engine accessed through the website http://www.vilokana.in.
- Vilokana in Sanskrit means ‘finding out’.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Which among the following states has launched the Dhanwantari scheme to deliver the locally unavailable medicines to patients at home?
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- Assam government has launched a new scheme named Dhanwantari.
- Under this scheme, the locally unavailable medicines due to the lockdown shall be delivered to patients at home, if these are not available within their radius of 10 km.
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- Assam government has launched a new scheme named Dhanwantari.
- Under this scheme, the locally unavailable medicines due to the lockdown shall be delivered to patients at home, if these are not available within their radius of 10 km.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
‘KARMI-Bot’, a robot to serve food and medicines to coronavirus patients has been installed in the government hospital of which state?
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A government hospital in Ernakulam, Kerala has deployed a robot to serve food and medicines to coronavirus patients. The robot has been named ‘KARMI-Bot’.
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A government hospital in Ernakulam, Kerala has deployed a robot to serve food and medicines to coronavirus patients. The robot has been named ‘KARMI-Bot’.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally (VITAL) is a high-pressure ventilator launched by which organisation for the treatment of COVID-19 patients?
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- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has developed an easy-to-build high-pressure ventilator named VITAL, which has been specially designed for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
- VITAL stands for Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally.
- VITAL will help to treat COVID-19 patients with milder symptoms, so that the limited number of traditional ventilators available in the country can be used for treatment of patients with more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
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- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has developed an easy-to-build high-pressure ventilator named VITAL, which has been specially designed for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
- VITAL stands for Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally.
- VITAL will help to treat COVID-19 patients with milder symptoms, so that the limited number of traditional ventilators available in the country can be used for treatment of patients with more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Noor, a small military spacecraft, has recently been launched by which country in the orbit?
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- The Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of the country’s armed forces, successfully launched a small military spacecraft into orbit named Noor on 22 April 2020.
- Noor can be translated to Light, in Farsi.
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- The Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of the country’s armed forces, successfully launched a small military spacecraft into orbit named Noor on 22 April 2020.
- Noor can be translated to Light, in Farsi.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
‘Messenger Rooms’ is a group video chat service launched by which company?
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Social Media giant, Facebook has launched “Messenger Rooms” service that will allow group video calls of up to 50 people.
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Social Media giant, Facebook has launched “Messenger Rooms” service that will allow group video calls of up to 50 people.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
The CARE Ratings has estimated that the growth rate of India’s GDP in 2020-21 will be in the range of________
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- CARE Ratings has predicted India’s GDP growth for FY21 (2020-21) to be between 1.1% to 1.2%.
- CARE Ratings said that the estimate has a “downward bias”. The decline in GDP forecast is due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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- CARE Ratings has predicted India’s GDP growth for FY21 (2020-21) to be between 1.1% to 1.2%.
- CARE Ratings said that the estimate has a “downward bias”. The decline in GDP forecast is due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
How much stake has been acquired by the HDFC Bank in Reliance Capital by invoking pledged shares?
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- HDFC has acquired 6.43% stake in debt-trapped Reliance Capital by invoking pledged shares.
- Apart from this, Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC) has acquired 8.21% stake in Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, and 6.97% stake in Reliance Power Ltd.
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- HDFC has acquired 6.43% stake in debt-trapped Reliance Capital by invoking pledged shares.
- Apart from this, Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC) has acquired 8.21% stake in Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, and 6.97% stake in Reliance Power Ltd.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Caladium Investment PTE Ltd, an affiliate of GIC, Singapore, has increased its stake in Bandhan Bank to _______ percent recently
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- Caladium Investment PTE Ltd, an affiliate of GIC, Singapore, has increased its stake in Kolkata-based private sector lender Bandhan Bank by 1.1% to 4.49% as on March 31, 2020.
- Caladium Investments held 7.22 crore shares in Bandhan Bank at the end of the fourth quarter of FY20.
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- Caladium Investment PTE Ltd, an affiliate of GIC, Singapore, has increased its stake in Kolkata-based private sector lender Bandhan Bank by 1.1% to 4.49% as on March 31, 2020.
- Caladium Investments held 7.22 crore shares in Bandhan Bank at the end of the fourth quarter of FY20.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
How much amount has been approved by the World Bank for the Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project (HPSRTP)?
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The World Bank has approved USD 82 million (585 crore rupees) for the Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project (HPSRTP).
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The World Bank has approved USD 82 million (585 crore rupees) for the Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project (HPSRTP).
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Who has been appointed as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India?
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- Sanjay Kothari has been appointed as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), the anti-corruption watchdog of India, on 25 April 2020.
- Mr Kothari, a 1978 batch (retired) IAS officer of Haryana cadre, was the Secretary to the President of India, before being nominated to the new role.
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- Sanjay Kothari has been appointed as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), the anti-corruption watchdog of India, on 25 April 2020.
- Mr Kothari, a 1978 batch (retired) IAS officer of Haryana cadre, was the Secretary to the President of India, before being nominated to the new role.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Renowned cricketer Graeme Watson who passed away recently, was from which country?
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- Former Australian cricketer Graeme Watson has passed away following a battle with cancer.
- He was 75.
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- Former Australian cricketer Graeme Watson has passed away following a battle with cancer.
- He was 75.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
What was the profession of Ronojoy Roy who died recently?
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- Veteran sports photojournalist Ronojoy ‘Ronny’ Roy passed away at the age of 57 years.
- He was popularly known as ‘Ronny’ and was associated with Bengali daily Aajkaal since 1990s and covered the ICC World Cup in England last year.
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- Veteran sports photojournalist Ronojoy ‘Ronny’ Roy passed away at the age of 57 years.
- He was popularly known as ‘Ronny’ and was associated with Bengali daily Aajkaal since 1990s and covered the ICC World Cup in England last year.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
The maiden International Delegate’s Day was observed in 2020, on _______
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- The first edition of International Delegate’s Day was observed on 25 April 2020.
- The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 2 April 2019, to raise awareness of role of the delegates and representatives of the member states of the UN.
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- The first edition of International Delegate’s Day was observed on 25 April 2020.
- The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 2 April 2019, to raise awareness of role of the delegates and representatives of the member states of the UN.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
The World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated every year on _____________
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The World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April to raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life and to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe
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The World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April to raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life and to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is an annual event taking place on which day?
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The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed every year on April 26 to raise awareness of the consequences of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the risks of nuclear energy in general.
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The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed every year on April 26 to raise awareness of the consequences of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the risks of nuclear energy in general.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Where is the headquarter of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) located?
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Geneva, Switzerland
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Geneva, Switzerland
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
What is the theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2020?
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The World Intellectual Property Day 2020 is ‘Innovate for a Green Future.’
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The World Intellectual Property Day 2020 is ‘Innovate for a Green Future.’
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Bandhan Bank has its head office located in which city?
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
The HDFC Bank has announced that it has acquired _____ percent stake in Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, and ______ percent stake in Reliance Power Ltd respectively.
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Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC) has acquired 8.21% stake in Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, and 6.97% stake in Reliance Power Ltd.
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Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd (HDFC) has acquired 8.21% stake in Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, and 6.97% stake in Reliance Power Ltd.