Daily GK & Current Affairs Quiz – 12th & 13th April 2020

Correct Answer – D. Odisha

Explanation: Amid unconfirmed speculation about the nationwide lockdown due to end on April 14, Odisha has become the first Indian state to extend the ongoing lockdown. In a statement Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that his government has decided to extend the lockdown period in Odisha till April 30.

Correct Answer – B. Ellyse Perry

Explanation: Australia’s Ellyse Perry has been named the Wisden’s Leading Female Cricketer in the World.  Perry scored the highest runs and took the most wickets as Australia successfully retained their Women’s Ashes title against England last year.

Correct Answer – B. Bank of Baroda

Explanation: In a bid to provide financial relief to the agriculture sector which is under distress due to COVID-19, the Bank of Baroda (BoB) has initiated four agro schemes for Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO/FPC) and farming community. It should be noted only the existing borrowers of BoB whether individual or FPO or SHG are eligible for the schemes. The Schemes are:

1. Additional Assurance to SHGs- COVID-19
2. Baroda Emergency Credit Line for Farmer Producer Organization (FPO/FPC)
3. Baroda Special Scheme for existing Agriculture Investment Credit borrowers
4. Baroda Special Scheme for existing BKCC borrowers impacted by COVID-19

Correct Answer – C. Rajasthan

Explanation:  In accordance with the report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) for the year ended March 31, 2018, 40.59% of the crimes related to the environment in the country were committed in Rajasthan (RJ) during 2014-16. The major crimes were violation of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Wildlife Protect Act, 1972 which resulted in using of forest land for non-forest purposes without approval of government and capturing, poisoning, snaring or trapping of wild animals respectively.

Correct Answer – C. Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Explanation: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under Ministry of Commerce & Industry has removed export restrictions on 24 pharma ingredients including 12 active pharmaceutical ingredients. In this regard, amendment has been made in the chapter 29 and 30 of the Schedule 2 of the ITCHS (Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonized System) Export Policy, 2018 which is related APIs and formulations. It should be noted that the outbound shipments of paracetamol and its formulations continue to remain restricted or need a license from the government to get exported.

Correct Answer – B. Membrane Oxygenator Equipment

Explanation: Genrich Membranes, a spin-off company, based on proprietary technology licensed from CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune is being funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to scale up membrane oxygenator equipment (MOE) that it has developed to treat COVID-19 patients. Based on innovative, indigenous hollow-fiber membrane technology, the MOE enriches oxygen in the air up to 35% under pressure (4-7 bar, using oil-free compressor).

Correct Answer – B. Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Explanation: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) signs agreement with the Indian Army for setting up an advanced IT-enabled system to operate the Armed Forces network under the Network of Spectrum (NFS).

Correct Answer – D. Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh government has launched an app called “COVIDCARE” for the people who are quarantined, asymptomatic or COVID-19 patients, facilitating them various facilities through the app.

Correct Answer – C. $5 million

Explanation: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Development Fund (SDF) has allocated $5 million for COVID-19 related projects in its member states. The objective of the US$ 5 million allocation is to provide fund support to the Member States in their efforts and to protect the people of the SAARC Member States by mitigating the financial losses and severe socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal

Correct Answer – B. CHARAK

Explanation: The West Central Railway’s Coach Rehabilitation Workshop (CRWS) in Madhya Pradesh’s (MP) Bhopal city,has created a mobile doctor booth called “CHARAK” to eliminate the possibility of physical contact between the doctor and the coronavirus (COVID-19) infected patient.