Q1. Researchers from which institute along with Imperial College London, UK, have developed nano meta-grid capable of making LEDs energy-efficient?
IIT Delhi
IIT Kanpur
IIT Roorkee
IIT Guwahati
D. IIT Guwahati
The findings have been recently published in ‘Light: Science & Applications’ journal of the Nature Publishing Group.
‘Meta-grid’ or ‘metamaterial grid’ is a specifically patterned array or grid of nanoparticles acting as metamaterials which are capable of exhibiting extraordinary optical properties.
Q2. Recently, which department launched Pan-India 1000 SARS-CoV-2 RNA genome sequencing programme in collaboration with the national laboratories and clinical organization?
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Science and Technology
Department of Biotechnology
D. Department of Biotechnology
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan announced the completion of Pan-India 1000 genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. He also launched the largest network of five dedicated COVID-19 Biorepositories established by Department of Biotechnology.
The Department of Biotechnology had launched a Pan-India 1000 SARS–CoV-2 RNA Genome Sequencing programme in May.
Q3. Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated submarine Optical Fibre Cable, which will connect Chennai and which city?
Vishakhapatnam
Port Blair
Mumbai
Bhubaneswar
B. Port Blair
This connectivity will ensure high-speed broadband connectivity, fast mobile and landline telecom services and will give a big boost to the local economy.
Q4. India and which country has recently signed an agreement for development of five eco-tourism zones?
Maldives
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Mauritius
A. Maldives
India and Maldives recently signed an agreement for development of five eco-tourism zones in Addu city of Maldives. These eco-tourism zones are part of grant projects being implemented under the High-Impact Community Development project (HICDP) scheme which involves a total grant assistance of US$5.5 million to the Maldives.
Q5. Which city becomes first in India to have female icons on traffic signals?
Bengaluru
Kanpur
Mumbai
Chennai
C. Mumbai
Mumbai’s Dadar has become the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage, which was installed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has installed traffic signals that display female icons sporting triangular frock, a shift from the default representation of men.
Q6. NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission in association with which company has released the 2nd edition of Student Entrepreneurship Program?
Google
Microsoft
HCL Technologies
Dell Technologies
D. Dell Technologies
The programme was launched for young innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) The programme, SEP 2.0, will allow student innovators to work closely with Dell volunteers. They will receive mentor support; prototyping and testing support; end-user feedback; intellectual property registration and patenting of ideas, processes, and products; manufacturing support; as well as the launch support of the product in the market.
The Student Entrepreneurship Programme (SEP) 1.0 was launched in January 2019.
Q7. Recently, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated first ever submarine optical fibre cable project for Andaman & Nicobar Islands worth how much amount?
Rs. 1,545 Crore
Rs. 1,224 Crore
Rs. 2,250 Crore
Rs. 2,142 Crore
B. Rs. 1,224
The Prime Minister had laid the foundation for 2,300-kilometer Chennai – Andaman and Nicobar Islands (CANI) connecting submarine optical fibre cable project. This project will provide high speed broadband connections in the union territory at par with services in the mainland.
It will facilitate ease of living and will also provide better and cheap connectivity to the people of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Q8. Recently, which country has decided to construct a standalone war memorial for the Indian soldiers martyred in 1971 War?
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Thailand
B. Bangladesh
Government of Bangladesh has selected 3.5 acres in Ashuganj of Brahmanbaria district, bordering Tripura to construct a standalone war memorial for the Indian soldiers who were killed by Pakistan during the country’s struggle for Independence in 1971.
Q9. Recently, who has launched Swachh Bharat Mission Academy?
Arun Munda
Ravi Shankar Prasad
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Narendra Singh Tomar
C. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
By the end of July 2020, Apple has a market valuation of $1.84 trillion, while Saudi Aramco’s is $1.76 trillion.
During the COVID pandemic, leading tech companies Amazon, Facebook, and Google are growing at very fast pace.
Q10. Recently, who among the following has been conferred with Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) award 2019 for investigative journalism?
Abhisar Sharma
Sushil Chandra Bahuguna
Nitin Sethi
Pratima Mishra
C. Nitin Sethi
Asian College of Journalism(ACJ) award 2019 was conferred upon Journalist Nitin Sethi for investigative journalism and K P Narayana Kumar Memorial Award 2019 for Social Impact Journalism is bestowed upon Journalist Shiv Sahay Singh
The Investigative Journalism Award winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 2 lakhs and the K P Narayana Kumar Memorial Award winner will receive a cash prize of Rs 1 lakhs.
