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1 .

Which institute designs 'WardBot' to deliver food, medicines to COVID-19 patients in isolation wards without human intervention?

A)

IIT Patna

B)

IIT Ropar

C)

IIT Delhi

D)

IIT Mumbai

Correct Answer : IIT Ropar

IIT Ropar designs 'WardBot' to deliver food, medicines to COVID-19 patients in isolation wards without human intervention.

Published On : July 17, 2021

2 .

What is name of mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games at Hangzhou, China in October 2022?

A)

Feifei

B)

Miraitowa

C)

Soohorang

D)

Soohorang

Correct Answer : Feifei

'Feifei', the mascot for the 4th Asian Para Games at Hangzhou, China in October 2022, unveiled.

Published On : July 17, 2021

3 .

Home Ministry extended regular and e-visas of all foreigners who are stranded in India due to the coronavirus lockdown till which date on a gratis basis?

A)

May 1

B)

May 2

C)

May 3

D)

May 4

Correct Answer : May 3

Home Ministry extended regular and e-visas of all foreigners who are stranded in India due to the coronavirus lockdown till May 3 on a gratis basis. The Home Ministry also said the visa granted to those foreigners, except diplomats and UN officials, who are supposed to come to India, will remain suspended till May 3.

Published On : July 17, 2021

4 .

Which institute has developed a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID-19 in 2 hours at a low cost?

A)

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)

B)

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

C)

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad

D)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Correct Answer : Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, has developed a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID-19 in 2 hours at a low cost. The method is expected to be the world's first few methods.

Published On : July 17, 2021

5 .

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the second set of measures to preserve financial stability and help put money in the hands of the needy and disadvantaged during the extended lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis. Reverse repo rate has been reduced by how many basis points from 4.0%?

A)

25 basis points

B)

35 basis points

C)

45 basis points

D)

55 basis points

Correct Answer : 25 basis points

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the second set of measures to preserve financial stability and help put money in the hands of the needy and disadvantaged during the extended lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis. RBI has approved to conduct a second set of targeted long-term repo operations (TLTRO 2.0) for an initial aggregate amount of Rs.50,000 crore. Reverse repo rate has been reduced by 25 basis points (bps) from 4.0% to 3.75% with immediate effect. Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirement for scheduled commercial banks has been brought down from 100% to 80% with immediate effect. It aims to improve the liquidity position for individual institutions.

Published On : July 17, 2021

6 .

Government-appointed committee of experts, headed by IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) Chairperson , recommends setting up National Institute of Valuers?

A)

Aditya Puri

B)

M S Sahoo

C)

Sanjay Agarwal

D)

Sandeep Bakhshi

Correct Answer : M S Sahoo

Government-appointed committee of experts, headed by IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) Chairperson M S Sahoo, recommends setting up National Institute of Valuers.

Published On : July 17, 2021

7 .

Which institute is to develop plasmonic semiconductor nanomaterials for the removal of toxic organic compounds from water by harvesting solar light?

A)

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

B)

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Bangaluru

C)

Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Assam

D)

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad

Correct Answer : Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Assam

Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Assam is to develop plasmonic semiconductor nanomaterials for the removal of toxic organic compounds from water by harvesting solar light. Plasmonic semiconductor nanomaterials are metal-like materials with free electrons on the surface that oscillate collectively when hit by light.

Published On : July 17, 2021

8 .

Who tops Forbes annual world's billionaires list with a net worth of $113 billion?

A)

Warren Buffett

B)

Mark Zuckerberg

C)

Jeff Bezos

D)

Michael Bloomberg

Correct Answer : Jeff Bezos

Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos tops Forbes annual world's billionaires list with a net worth of $113 billion.

Published On : July 17, 2021

9 .

Who has been appointed as the new Ambassador for World Wide Fund (WWF) India's Environment Education program?

A)

Virat Kohli

B)

Sourav Ganguly

C)

Sachin Tendulkar

D)

Viswanathan Anand

Correct Answer : Viswanathan Anand

Chess Master Viswanathan Anand has been appointed as the new Ambassador for World Wide Fund (WWF) India's Environment Education program. The Environment Education Program was formed in 1976.

Published On : July 17, 2021

10 .

Which institute is currently developing an inactivated virus vaccine for COVID-19?

A)

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)

B)

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

C)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

D)

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI),Faridabad

Correct Answer : Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is currently developing an inactivated virus vaccine for COVID-19. These inactivated vaccines are known for their safety and easy production.

Published On : July 17, 2021