Current Affairs Questions 2020 - May 04
Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar joins his counterparts from Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa for a meeting on 28 April. Which country will host BRICS 2020?
(A) South Africa
(B) Russia
(C) Brazil
(D) China
Correct Answer : B
Which state Govt. revives 'zero interest' loan scheme for women self-help groups?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya pradesh
(C) Andhra pradesh
(D) Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer : C
Which state launched Jeevan Shakti Yojana in which women in urban areas to get Rs. 11 for each mask made by them at home?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Haryana
(D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer : B
Devanand Konwar dies aged 86 in Guwahati. He belongs to which profession?
(A) Swimmer
(B) Actor
(C) Politician
(D) Singer
Correct Answer : C
Which institute developed scientifically proven two herbal products namely 'CIM-Paushak' and 'Herbal Cough Syrup' that can boost the immunity of the persons?
(A) The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
(B) The Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow
(C) National Innovation Foundation India
(D) Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
Correct Answer : B
Basava Jayanthi was celebrated on which date?
(A) 21 April
(B) 21 April
(C) 27 April
(D) 27 April
Correct Answer : D
Which institute has developed a herbal decongestant spray?
(A) CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies, New Delhi
(B) CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow
(C) CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani
(D) CSIR- Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai
Correct Answer : B