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Top Best Current Affairs 17 May 2020

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1. 

Which State/UT police has launched India's first 'Thermal Corona Combat Headgear' to ensure the safety of frontline warriors and enforce social distancing?

A. Punbjab Police
B. Delhi Police
C. Haryana Police
D. Maharashtra Police

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Delhi Police launched India's first 'Thermal Corona Combat Headgear' to ensure the safety of frontline warriors and enforce social distancing. The initiative has been launched by the Delhi police in collaboration with Indian Robotics Solution. This equipment helps police personnel to detect the temperature of a large number of people from a distance of 10-15 metres.

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2. 

Which of the following institutes has developed two products, 3D-printed hands-free object & 3D-printed antimicrobial face-shield, to help in the fight against the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic?

A. Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
B. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
C. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Bangaluru
D. The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Guwahati (NIPER-G) has developed two products, 3D-printed hands-free object & 3D-printed antimicrobial face-shield, to help in the fight against the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The devices are expected to play a key role in containing the transmission of coronavirus from one person to another through bare hand contacts or contaminated surface source.

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According to analysis by the environmental website, Carbon Brief, India's Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by how much tonnes in the fiscal year ending March, which is the first annual decline in four decades?

A. 10 metric tonnes
B. 20 metric tonnes
C. 30 metric tonnes
D. 40 metric tonnes

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

According to analysis by the environmental website, Carbon Brief, India's Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 30 metric tonnes(1.4%) in the fiscal year ending March, which is the first annual decline in four decades. Furthermore emission fell by 15% during the month of March and is likely to fall by 30% in April. The analysis is done by Lauri Myllyvirta and Sunil Dahiya of Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air(CREA).

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4. 

The Government of India (GoI), West Bengal state government, and which bank signed a loan agreement for a $145 million project?

A. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
B. New Development Bank (NDB)
C. World Bank
D. IMF

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI), West Bengal state government, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a loan agreement for a $145 million project. The main objective is to improve flood management and irrigation services in the Damodar Valley Command Area (DVCA) in West Bengal state.

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5. 

International Day of Light is observed on which date?

A. 14 May
B. 16 May
C. 15 May
D. 13 May

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

International Day of Light is observed on 16 May. The day marks the 60th anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by Theodore Maiman, the physicist, and engineer. The day aims to raise awareness about the important role played by all the light-based technologies in the lives of people in areas of education, art, and culture sustainable development, science & technology, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, and energy.

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6. 

Which of the following states celebrated its 45th State Day on 16 May 2020?

A. Sikkim
B. West Bengal
C. Tripura
D. Assam

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Sikkim celebrated 45th State Day on 16 May 2020. It was celebrated in a brief function held at Chintan Bhawan premises, Gangtok. The function was graced by Governor of Sikkim Shri Ganga Prasad and Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang amid lockdown.

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7. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the launch of the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with an outlay of how many Rs?

A. Rs.400 crore
B. Rs.800 crore
C. Rs.600 crore
D. Rs.200 crore

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the launch of the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with an outlay of Rs.400 crore. The aim is to create a state of the art testing infrastructure for the defence sector and to boost domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing. DTID Scheme will run for a duration of 5 years. Unser the scheme, the MoD set up 6-8 new test facilities in partnership with the private industry.

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8. 

Which of the following institutes has developed new generation Iron-Manganese based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans jointly with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences?

A. Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences
B. The Institute of Nano Science and Technology
C. International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
D. The Agharkar Research Institute, Pune

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Scientists from the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) jointly developed new generation Iron-Manganese based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans.

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