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1. 

Indian Council of Medical Research and which company join hands for development of COVID-19 vaccine called Covaxin?

A. Lupin Limited
B. Cipla Limited
C. Bharat Biotech
D. Biocon Limited3

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and Bharat Biotech join hands for development of COVID-19 vaccine called Covaxin. ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava announces plans to introduce an Indian vaccine for COVID-19 by August 15.

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2. 

International Day of Cooperatives was celebrated on which day this year?

A. 2 July
B. 1 July
C. 3 July
D. 4 July

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The United Nations celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives every year on the first Saturday of July to increase awareness of cooperatives. In the year 2020, the International Day of Cooperatives will be celebrated on 4th July with a focus on the contribution of cooperatives to combating climate change. UN has also appealed to spread the word: "#Coops4ClimateAction" to celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives 2020.

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3. 

Who launched the "Fit Hai To Hit Hai India" webinar program?

A. Thaawar Chand Gehlot
B. Nirmala Sitharaman
C. Kiren Rijiju
D. Narendra Singh Tomar

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

"Fit Hai To Hit Hai India" webinar program was launched, under the India's flagship Fit India campaign, by the Union Minister of Human Resource Development Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and Minister of State (MoS) for Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. This webinar marked the launch of '#FitIndiaTalks', which will see a series of talks and interactive sessions being held by leading sports celebrities for students. The first session was held on 3rd July itself with the participation of P.V. (Pusarla Venkata) Sindhu and Sunil Chhetri.

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4. 

Which State Government launched 1st of its kind scheme, 'Balaram' to provide agricultural credit of Rs 1,040 crore to landless farmers facing hardships during COVID 19?

A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Odisha
D. Telangana

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The Government of Odisha launched 1st of its kind scheme, 'Balaram' to provide agricultural credit of Rs 1,040 crore to landless farmers facing hardships during COVID 19. The Scheme is designed in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

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5. 

Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France?

A. Annalisa Tardino
B. Angelo Ciocca
C. Matteo Adinolfi
D. Jean Castex

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Jean Castex has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of France. The appointment of Jean Castex as the new french PM was made by the french President Emmanuel Macron. He has replaced the former french Prime Minister Edouard Philippe who resigned from the post ahead of a government reshuffle.

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6. 

Who is the head of working group to study the suitability of insurers offering surety bonds for contractors formed by IRDAI?

A. G. Srinivasan
B. P. R. Seshadri
C. Mahesh Kumar Jain
D. P. S. Jayakumar

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Insurance regulator IRDAI has constituted a working group to study the suitability of insurers offering surety bonds for contractors. Headed by G. Srinivasan, director, National Insurance Academy, the group comprises senior executives of public and private insurers as well as officials of IRDAI. It has three months to submit the report.

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7. 

Mission Vriksharopan-2020 campaign has been launched by the which state government?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Haryana
C. Punjab
D. Bihar

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

A campaign "Mission Vriksharopan-2020" has been launched by the Uttar Pradesh government. Under this campaign, more than 25 crore saplings were planted on 5th July in Uttar Pradesh. The tree plantation drive was launched on the occasion of Guru Poornima and hence several people were seen planting saplings to pay respect to their mentors.

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8. 

The Science and Engineering Research Board has launched which scheme to provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs and workshops across the country?

A. Vigyan Yojna
B. Accelerate Vigyan
C. Accelerate Science
D. Vigyan Progress

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

The Science and Engineering Research Board has launched a new scheme called 'Accelerate Vigyan' to provide a single platform for research internships, capacity building programs and workshops across the country. The primary objective of this inter-ministerial scheme is to encourage high-end scientific research and prepare scientific manpower, which can lead towards research careers and knowledge-based economy.

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