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1. 

In a big boost to "Char Dham" project to connect holy towns of Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Badrinath, the BRO has constructed a 440-meter-long tunnel in which town in Uttarakhand?

A. Chamba town
B. Pithoragarh town
C. Dehradun town
D. Almora town

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

In a big boost to "Char Dham" project to connect holy towns of Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Badrinath, the Border Roads Organisation has constructed a 440-meter-long tunnel under the Chamba town on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway (NH 94) in Uttarakhand even during the coronavirus epidemic.

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2. 

Which University jointly with the University of Connecticut in the US have discovered two bacterial secreted proteins that can effectively inactivate a series of viruses, including the novel coronavirus, dengue, and the HIV?

A. Tsinghua University, China
B. Zhejiang University, China
C. Peking University, China
D. The Chinese Academy of Sciences

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Researchers from Tsinghua University, China and the University of Connecticut in the US have jointly discovered two bacterial secreted proteins that can effectively inactivate a series of viruses, including the novel coronavirus, dengue, and the HIV.

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3. 

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced that she is to release which book very soon?

A. Fantastic Beasts 3
B. Ice and Fire
C. Harry Potter 9
D. The Ickabog

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling announced that she is to release "The Ickabog." The new children's book marks her first novel aimed toward younger readers that doesn't take place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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4. 

Uttarakhand Chief Minister presented the surplus annual budget of Rs 53,526.97 crore for FY20-21. Who is the CM of Uttarakhand?

A. Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri
B. Vijay Bahuguna
C. Trivendra Singh Rawat
D. Harish Rawat

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat presented the surplus annual budget of Rs 53,526.97 crore for FY20-21. The budget is described as the document reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the people of the state. It aims to achieve 25 public welfare goals under the state government's Vision 2020.

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5. 

Who has been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award-2019?

A. Priya Jhingan
B. Mitali Madhumita
C. Madhuri Kanitkar
D. Suman Gawani

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Indian Army officer and woman peacekeeper Suman Gawani who has served with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan & Brazilian Naval Officer Commander Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo have been selected for the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2019. Suman Gawani becomes the 1st Indian peacekeeper to win the award. The award will be given during an online ceremony presided over by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on May 29, the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

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6. 

Which of the following startups has developed world's 1st contactless Visitor Management Software that checks body temperature, scans faces with mask compliance & monitors social distancing on the premise?

A. VAMS Global
B. AS Technolutions Pvt Ltd
C. Benevo
D. Purple Squirrel

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

VAMS (Visitor Authentication & Management Systems) Global, a Mumbai based startup offering specialized solutions for Corporates & Commercial Buildings, has developed world's 1st contactless Visitor Management Software called 'VAMS SafeGuard' that checks body temperature, scans faces with mask compliance & monitors social distancing on the premise.

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7. 

Who won the New York Intellectual Property Law Association 2020 Inventor of the Year Award?

A. Dr. Madhu Sudan
B. Dr. Rajiv Joshi
C. Madhuri Kanitkar
D. Shiva Ayyadurai

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

IBM Academy of Technology member Dr. Rajiv Joshi, an Indian-American scientist won The New York Intellectual Property Law Association 2020 Inventor of the Year Award, to honour for his work in advancing the electronic industry and improving artificial intelligence capabilities. He received the award through an online interview.

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8. 

According to the State Bank of India's Ecowrap report India's GDP is estimated to grow at what percent in the last quarter of FY20?

A. 2.8%
B. 3.2%
C. 1.8%
D. 1.2%

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

According to the State Bank of India's Ecowrap report India's Gross Domestic Product is estimated to grow at 1.2% in the last quarter of FY20 as economic activity came to a halt since last week of March due to the nationwide lockdown.

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