Current Affairs 4th May 2020 : Daily GK Update in English
1. What is the name of the programme on health and risk communication focusing on Covid-19, launched by National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC)?
A. YATRA
B. YASH
C. YAGNA
D. VARUN
Answer [B] YASH
2. ‘Project Monitoring Unit,’ which was recently launched by the Government, is associated with which industry?
A. Chemical Industry
B. Food Processing Industry
C. Coal Industry
D. Automobile Industry
Answer [C] Coal Industry
3. The Reserve Bank of India recently extended the benefits under its SLFMF scheme, What does MF stand for, in the scheme?
A. Micro Finance
B. Mutual Funds
C. Micro Funds
D. Multiple Finance
Answer [B] Mutual Funds
4. How many core sectors are considered while measuring the output of industries for ICI, in India?
A. Six
B. Eight
C. Ten
D. Twelve
Answer [B] Eight
5. Which country announced to provide $3 million assistance to India, through its ‘Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity (PAHAL)’ project?
A. United Kingdom
B. United States
C. Germany
D. Japan
Answer [B] United States
6. Veteran Indian personality Chuni Goswami, who recently passed away, was associated with which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Tennis
Answer [B] Football
7. Who has recently assumed charge as the next Economic Affairs Secretary, after superannuation of Atanu Chakraborty?
A. Rajesh Verma
B. Tarun Bajaj
C. Preeti Sudan
D. Arvind Kumar Sharma
Answer [B] Tarun Bajaj
8. What is the name of the famous author and historian known for chronicling Delhi, who passed away recently?
A. Augustine Mahiga
B. Ronald Vivian Smith
C. Chuni Goswami
D. Kundanika Kapadia
Answer [B] Ronald Vivian Smith
9. According to the recent survey conducted by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), which state recorded the highest unemployment rate in April 2020?
A. Telangana
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Bihar
D. Punjab
Answer [B] Tamil Nadu
10. Which is the first state to bring its migrant labourers, after lock-down through the Special Shramik Trains run by Ministry of Railways?
A. Jharkhand
B. Kerala
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer [A] Jharkhand