Current Affairs 10th April 2020 : Daily GK Update in English

1. What is the name of the online challenge for students, launched by the innovation cell of MHRD and AICTE, for developing solutions to the Corona virus pandemic?
A. SAMRIDDHI
B. SAMADHAN 
C. SOOCHNA 
D. CHUNAUTI 
Answer [B] SAMADHAN
2. What is the brand name of the rapid antibody diagnostic kit for COVID-19 developed by the state-owned enterprise, HLL Lifecare Limited?
A. Test Sure
B. Make Sure
C. Check Sure 
D. Covid Sure
Answer [B] Make Sure
3. Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), along with which private firm, has developed a face shield for doctors and medical staff treating COVID-19 patients?
A. Tata
B. Wipro
C. Larsen & Toubro
D. HCL
Answer [B] Wipro
4. Which state government has unveiled a five-step plan named “5 Ts Plan”, to tackle the spread of coronavirus?
A. Maharashtra 
B. New Delhi 
C. Chandigarh 
D. Kerala 
Answer [B] New Delhi 
5. Which instant messaging platform has limited the sharing of forwarded messages to one chat, amid the rise in fake news during corona virus pandemic?
A. Telegram 
B. WhatsApp
C. WeChat 
D. Messenger 
Answer [B] WhatsApp
6. As per the notification of WIPO, which country topped the world in filing International Patents filed with WIPO, in 2019?
A. United States
B. China
C. Russia
D. Germany 
Answer [B] China
7. What is the name of the tropical Cyclone that hit South Pacific island nations Vanuatu islands and Fuji recently?
A. Harold
B. Sidr
C. Diane
D. Gretel 
Answer [A] Harold
8. The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide is observed on April 7, to commemorate the genocide happened in which country?
A. Libya
B. Rwanda
C. Sudan 
D. Germany 
Answer [B] Rwanda
9. Which institution is set to provide emergency loans to small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) named ‘SAFE PLUS’?
A. Khadi Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
B. National Bank for Agricultural and Development (NABARD)
C. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
D. National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC)
Answer [C] Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
10. Which state announced a Rs 50 Lakh insurance cover for Police Personnel and state government employees involved in the COVID-19 fight?
A. Kerala
B. Rajasthan 
C. Madhya Pradesh 
D. Punjab 
Answer [C] Madhya Pradesh