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1 .

Government of India has decided to exempt Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for which of the following product?

A)

Food items

B)

Cars, Bikes ,Trucks

C)

Agriculture Products

D)

PPE,ventilators, sanitizers, masks

Correct Answer : PPE,ventilators, sanitizers, masks

Government of India has decided to exempt Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for the imported personal protection equipment (PPE), ventilators, sanitizers, masks, and other medical equipment. Currently, GoI levies 12% IGST on most of these products. Upon considering COVID-19 pandemic, the input tax credit can be availed for the PPEs, sanitizers.

Published On : July 17, 2021

2 .

Which State has became the first state to start the Pool Testing of the coronavirus samples?

A)

Delhi

B)

Uttar Pradesh

C)

Haryana

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh became the first state to start the Pool Testing of the coronavirus samples as the number of COVID-19 positive patients reached 558. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) gave permission for pool testing to the state in order to help maximize the testing of samples on a daily basis. Pool testing is expected to boost the daily testing capacity of the state health department.

Published On : July 17, 2021

3 .

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued Consolidated Revised Guidelines for the Containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the Country. Who is current home minister of india?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Rajnath Singh

C)

Nitin Gadkari

D)

Nirmala Sitharaman

Correct Answer : Amit Shah

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued Consolidated Revised Guidelines for the Containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the Country. The lockdown measures will remain in force up to 3rd May 2020. MHA guidelines directed the Ministries and Departments of Government of India, State/UT Governments to follow the guidelines for the containment of the COVID-19 epidemic in the country.

Published On : July 17, 2021

4 .

The Ministry of Tourism has launched which webinar series to provide information on the many destinations and details and expanse of the culture and heritage of our Incredible India?

A)

SeeyourCountry

B)

DekhoHmaraDesh

C)

DekhoApnaDesh

D)

DeshDekhoApna

Correct Answer : DekhoApnaDesh

The Ministry of Tourism has launched its "DekhoApnaDesh" webinar series to provide information on the many destinations and details and expanse of the culture and heritage of our Incredible India. The move comes as tourism is hugely impacted with no movement happening either domestically or from across the border due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published On : July 17, 2021

5 .

PM Modi and Palestinian President discuss COVID-19 pandemic challenges. Who is current President of Palestinian?

A)

Mahmoud Abbas

B)

Ahmed Qurei

C)

Rawhi Fattouh

D)

Yasser Arafat

Correct Answer : Mahmoud Abbas

PM Modi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas discuss COVID-19 pandemic challenges.

Published On : July 17, 2021

6 .

Rongali Bihu is the Harvest Festival of Assam. It was celebrated on which date in 2020?

A)

11 April

B)

12 April

C)

13 April

D)

14 April

Correct Answer : 14 April

Rongali Bihu is the Harvest Festival of Assam. It is celebrated on 14 April.

Published On : July 17, 2021

7 .

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) began the supply of coveralls conforming to ISO Class 3 exposure standards. The initial order of 1.10 lakh from HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) has begun in OFB.Where is headquaters of OFB?

A)

Delhi

B)

Kolkata

C)

Lucknow

D)

Chandigarh

Correct Answer : Kolkata

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) began the supply of coveralls conforming to ISO Class 3 exposure standards. The initial order of 1.10 lakh from HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) has begun in OFB. This order will be completed in 40 days. OFB is also trying to produce face masks as per pilot order quantity placed by HLL.OFB has developed special 2m tents which can be used for a medical emergency, screening, hospital triage and quarantine purposes. OFB has manufactured hand sanitizer on a war footing and more than 70,000 litres have already been supplied to different agencies. Headquarters of OFB is in Ayudh Bhawan, Kolkata

Published On : July 17, 2021

8 .

Baisakhi is the Harvest Festival of Punjab. It is celebrated on which date?

A)

15 April

B)

14 April

C)

13 April

D)

11 April

Correct Answer : 14 April

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have greeted people on the occasion of Baisakhi on 14 April. On this auspicious day, people celebrate Vaisakhi, Vishu, Rongali Bihu, Naba Barsha, Vaisakhadi, Puthandu, Pirappu, which are being celebrated in different parts of the country. The festival is a religious festival celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus.

Published On : July 17, 2021

9 .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till which of the following days on 14 April 2020?

A)

1 May 2020

B)

2 May 2020

C)

3 May 2020

D)

4 May 2020

Correct Answer : 3 May 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till 3 May 2020. The decision was made after taking into account the recent state of the Coronavirus outbreak in India. As of 14 April, the total number of Coronavirus positive cases in India has crossed 10,000 marks.

Published On : July 17, 2021

10 .

The Government of India aims to inject how much money into villages to boost the rural economy?

A)

Rs.1 lakh crore

B)

Rs.2 lakh crore

C)

Rs.3 lakh crore

D)

Rs.4 lakh crore

Correct Answer : Rs.1 lakh crore

The Government of India aims to inject Rs.1 lakh crore into villages. The move is to boost the rural economy. GoI has also announced a massive grain purchase by official agencies and direct cash transfers. It will also support the farmers if the lockdown further delayed the harvest.

Published On : July 17, 2021