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Which institute has developed new generation Iron-Manganese(Fe-Mn) based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans jointly with the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials?

A. Agharkar Research Institute
B. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and technology
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
D. Physical Research Laboratory

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Autonomous institutes under the Department of Science & Technology(DST) namely The International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials(ARCI) and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and technology(SCTIMST) have jointly developed new generation Iron-Manganese(Fe-Mn) based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans. The newly developed alloys are suitable for biodegradable stent and orthopedic implant applications. Invivo and in-vitro studies are being planned by the team at Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences.

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2. 

Who represented India in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) on 18 May?

A. Harsh Vardhan
B. Amit Shah
C. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
D. Nirmala Sitharaman

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

India participated in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) on 18 May. India was represented by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare through video conference. WHA addressed Global Vaccine Plan, polio eradication, and neglected tropical diseases other than COVID-19.

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3. 

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) reported that the export from India is expected to fall by how much percent in the current fiscal year due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 20%
D. 40%

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) reported that the export from India is expected to fall by 20%, around $50-$60 billion, in the current fiscal year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also suggested a decline in imports.

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4. 

Which of the following Coronavirus Vaccine has become the first vaccine to show a positive response against COVID-19?

A. mDNA-1273
B. mDNA-1073
C. mRNA-1273
D. mRNA-1073

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine has become the first vaccine to show a positive response against COVID-19. The 'mRNA-1273' vaccine has shown positive results by generating an immune response against SARS-CoV-2. The mentioned vaccine has been developed by the US-based biotechnology firm Moderna Inc in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health.

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5. 

What is the name of Cyclone which has developed into a super cyclone in the Bay of Bengal on 19 May?

A. UMPHAN
B. AMPHAN
C. IMPHAN
D. OMPHAN

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerted Cyclone "AMPHAN" which has developed into a super cyclone in the Bay of Bengal on 19 May. The intensification of the storm from category I cyclone to category V in less than 18 hours.

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6. 

What is the name of a new species of a parasitic fungus discovered by Ana Sofia Reboleira, a biologist from the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark?

A. Troglomyces Insti
B. Troglomyces Facebooki
C. Troglomyces Snapi
D. Troglomyces Twitteri

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Ana Sofia Reboleira, a biologist from the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark, has discovered a new species of a parasitic fungus 'Troglomyces Twitteri' by using a image of North American millipede (Cambala annulata) circulating on social media platform Twitter.

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Which of the following cities has mandated digital payment for all home delivery services?

A. Hyderabad
B. Jaipur
C. Ahmedabad
D. Patna

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Preventing the spread of Covid-19 through currency notes, Gujarat govt has mandated digital payment for all home delivery services in the worst-hit city of Ahmedabad and also issued protocol to be followed by the delivery persons.

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Which bank becomes 1st bank in India to allow video Know your customer (KYC) facility for customers opening savings accounts on banks digital banking platform?

A. UCO Bank
B. Kotak Mahindra Bank
C. Indian Bank
D. Punjab and Sind Bank

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Kotak Mahindra Bank becomes 1st bank in India to allow video Know your customer (KYC) facility for customers opening savings accounts on Kotak 811 - the banks digital banking platform. The initiative is presently being launched on a pilot basis for savings accounts, Kotak Mahindra. With Video KYC, verification of documents, signature are completed via a video call with a representative from the bank without any physical interface.

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