Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 15th May 2020

Correct Answer: C. Ministry of Culture

Explanation: National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) New Delhi, the premier institute in the country that houses modern and contemporary Indian art, has launched a virtual program called “NGMA KE SANGRAH SE” to showcase an iconic and rare collection of artifacts from its repository.

Correct Answer – D. Pune

Explanation: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan informed that, Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR)-National Institute of Virology(NIV) has developed the 1st indigenous anti-Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2) human Immunoglobulin G(IgG) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test kit, “COVID KAVACH ELISA” for antibody detection of COVID-19. NIV: Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra.

Correct Answer – A. Rohit Bharadwaj

Explanation: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) formed a six-member committee to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for phased resumption of training across sporting disciplines at all the centers once the coronavirus-forced national lockdown is lifted. The six-member panel will be headed by SAI secretary Rohit Bharadwaj and will have CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Rajesh Rajagopalan, Executive Director (Operations) SS Roy, SS Sarla, Col BK Nayak and Assistant Director TOPS Sachin K as its members.

Correct Answer – B. CHAMPIONS

Explanation:  In a major initiative Union Ministry of MSME has launched CHAMPIONS portal www.Champions.gov.in, a Technology driven Control Room-Cum-Management Information System.  The system utilising modern ICT tools is aimed at assisting Indian MSMEs march into big league as National and Global CHAMPIONS. The CHAMPIONS stands here for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength. Accordingly, the name of the system is CHAMPIONS.

• Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Nitin Jairam Gadkari.
• Ministers of State (I/C) of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Pratap Chandra Sarangi.

Correct Answer – A. Bharosa

Explanation: Union HRD Minister has launched Central University of Odisha Helpline “Bharosa” with an objective of relieving the student community from the distress caused during the troubled time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Correct Answer – C. Giriraj Singh

Explanation: Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi has taken the charge as Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. He has succeeded Anand Kumar, who has been appointed as the Secretary of Ministry of Culture. Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi is an IAS officer of 1987 batch and belongs to Jharkhand cadre. Earlier, he was serving as the Additional Chief Secretary and Additional Secretary, Climate Change Department, of the Ministry of Climate Change Department, Environment and Forest, Government of Jharkhand.

Minister of State (I/C) for New and Renewable Energy: Raj Kumar Singh.

Correct Answer – B. Israel

Explanation: Israel has named a street in Tel Aviv after celebrated Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore as a tribute on his 159th birthday on 08 May. Israel named it ‘Tagore Street’ to commemorate the poet’s birth anniversary. Tagore, who wrote his poetry, novels, stories and plays in Bengali, In 1913 he won the prestigious Nobel prize in literature and till now, he is the only poet from India to have done so.

• Capital of Israel:
• Prime minister of Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu.
• The currency of Israel: Israeli Shekel.

Correct Answer – C. Deepa Malik

Explanation: Para-athlete Deepa Malik has announced her retirement from Paralympics games in order to serve as the office-bearer in the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

Correct Answer – C. Cadila Healthcare

Explanation:  Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (Zydus Cadila) is set to make India’s first indigenously developed anti-SARS-Cov-2 human IgG ELISA test kit for antibody detection of Covid-19 (novel coronavirus), as per Union health minister Harsh Vardhan.

Correct Answer – D. 57:43

Explanation: Total enrolment under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) stood at 2,23,54,028 which has completed its 5 years on the same date. The scheme has been implemented comprehensively across the country covering all states and Union Territories (UTs). The male to female subscription ratio of APY is 57:43. The scheme has been administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). In the financial year 2019-2020, almost 70 lacs subscribers were enrolled under the scheme.

Correct Answer: A. Sania Mirza

Explanation: Indian professional tennis player Sania Mirza (33) has created new history by becoming the 1st Indian to win Fed Cup Heart Award 2020 for Asia/Oceania zone. She decided to give a prize money of $ 2000 to the Telangana Chief Minister Relief Fund to help battle against coronavirus.

Correct Answer – E. Dividend

Explanation: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed his countrymen and announced an Economic Package of Rs 20 Lakh crore, giving stress on land, labour, liquidity and law. During his speech, Prime Minister also mentioned 5-Pillars to make India self-reliant. These 5 pillars are, Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand.

Correct Answer – C. Table Tennis

Explanation: Former India national table tennis champion Manmeet Singh Walia passed away. He became the national champion in 1989 when he beat S. Sriram in the men singles final at Hyderabad. He had represented the nation at multiple international events after making his debut at the Asian Championships in 1980.

Correct Answer – B. China

Explanation:  China has won the 1st edition of FIDE Chess.com Online Nations Cup against the USA. In the finals, China faced the USA which ended in a draw with 2-2. China was adjudged the winner on the basis of its topping the points table in the round-robin stage. In this tournament, India finished at 5th rank. The Superfinal concluded six days of online competitive chess at the highest level between six international teams full of top grandmasters. These 6 teams are China, USA, Europe, Russia, India, Rest of the world.

Correct Answer – A. Raja Rangappa Naik

Explanation: Former Lok Sabha MP and senior Janta Dal(S) leader Raja Rangappa Naik passed away. He was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1996. He had represented the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency in the Indian state of Karnataka.