Current Affairs 9th May 2020 : Daily GK Update in English

1. What is the name of the operation launched by the Indian Navy, to repatriate the Indian citizens stranded in other countries?
A. Samudra Setu 
B. Welcome Back 
C. Navy Setu 
D. Samudra Shakti 
Answer [A] Samudra Setu
2. GARUD (Government Authorisation for Relief Using Drones) portal, which was seen in news recently, was launched by which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Defence 
B. Ministry of Home Affairs 
C. Ministry of Civil Aviation 
D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology 
Answer [C] Ministry of Civil Aviation
3. Who has received the Department of Science and Technology ‘s (DST) Young Career Award in Nano Science and Technology for the year 2020?
A. Saurabh Lodha 
B. Dar Yasin 
C. Mukhtar Khan 
D. Channi Anand 
Answer [A] Saurabh Lodha 
4. What is the name of the campaign launched by NITI Aayog to ensure well-being of senior citizens during COVID-19 pandemic?
A. Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan 
B. Take Care of Elders 
C. Dada and Dadi Bachao Abhiyan 
D. Suraksha Samriddhi Abhiyan 
Answer [A] Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan 
5. ‘Nigah’ is a new initiative of which state government, that aims to impart awareness among the family members of people coming from other states?
A. Uttar Pradesh 
B. Himachal Pradesh 
C. Madhya Pradesh 
D. Odisha 
Answer [B] Himachal Pradesh
6. As per the recent report of the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), which area of the country recorded maximum unemployment rate after Cpvid-19?
A. Rural areas
B. Urban areas
C. Semi-urban areas 
D. Hilly areas 
Answer [B] Urban areas
7. “Toman,’ which was in news recently, is the newly proposed currency of which country?
A. Venezuela 
B. Iran 
C. Bolivia 
D. Marshall Islands 
Answer [B] Iran 
8. ‘Internet Saathi’ is a collaborative initiative of which multi-national company along with Tata Trusts in India?
A. Facebook 
B. Google 
C. Microsoft 
D. Amazon 
Answer [B] Google
9. Which global alliance hosted the Corona virus Global Response International Pledging Conference, to raise funds for Covid-19 response?
A. G20 
B. G7
C. European Union 
D. ASEAN 
Answer [C] European Union
10. Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) has started to accept orders for Medicines on WhatsApp. PMBJK functions under which Union Ministry?
A. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 
B. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution 
C. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers 
D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 
Answer [C] Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers