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A) India
B) Russia
C) USA
D) France
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Which of the following country is the largest buyer of COVID-19 vaccines in the world
Answer:
A) India
B) Russia
C) USA
D) France
Explanation:
India is the largest buyer of COVID-19 vaccines in the world with 1.6 billion doses.
The doses could cover 800 million people, or 60 per cent of its population, and will be enough to develop ‘herd immunity’.
India has purchased 500 mn doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, 1bn from the US company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute.
India is the largest buyer of COVID-19 vaccines in the world with 1.6 billion doses.
The doses could cover 800 million people, or 60 per cent of its population, and will be enough to develop ‘herd immunity’.
India has purchased 500 mn doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, 1bn from the US company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute.
A) Amazon
B) Wallmart
C) Visa
D) Mastercard
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2
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen and _______CEO Ajay Banga have been named by Fortune among the Businessperson of the Year 2020
Answer:
A) Amazon
B) Wallmart
C) Visa
D) Mastercard
Explanation:
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen and Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga have been named by Fortune among the Businessperson of the Year 2020.
The list has been topped by Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the second time.
Narayen was ranked 8th in the list, while Banga was ranked 9th.
Banga, who had been Mastercard’s CEO for 10 years, will step down from his role and Michael Miebach will be the new CEO.
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen and Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga have been named by Fortune among the Businessperson of the Year 2020.
The list has been topped by Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the second time.
Narayen was ranked 8th in the list, while Banga was ranked 9th.
Banga, who had been Mastercard’s CEO for 10 years, will step down from his role and Michael Miebach will be the new CEO.
A) Israel
B) Pakistan
C) Iran
D) Saudi Arabia
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3
Former __________ Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali passed away recently
Answer:
A) Israel
B) Pakistan
C) Iran
D) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali passed away in December 2020.
He had served from November 2002 until June 2004.
Jamali, Pakistan’s first and only elected Prime Minister from Balochistan, had served during the military regime of Gen Pervez Musharraf.
However, Gen Musharraf sought his resignation in 2004 and he was replaced by Shaukat Aziz.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali passed away in December 2020.
He had served from November 2002 until June 2004.
Jamali, Pakistan’s first and only elected Prime Minister from Balochistan, had served during the military regime of Gen Pervez Musharraf.
However, Gen Musharraf sought his resignation in 2004 and he was replaced by Shaukat Aziz.
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A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Kerala
C) Maharashtra
D) Odisha
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4
_______ state has become the first state in the country to conduct more than 2 crore tests so far
Answer:
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Kerala
C) Maharashtra
D) Odisha
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to conduct more than 2 crore tests so far.
This was informed by Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad on 5 Dec 2020.
1,66,938 samples were examined in the state on 4 Dec 2020.
Till date, a total of 2,10,28,312 samples have been examined, which has not been done in the country by any state.
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to conduct more than 2 crore tests so far.
This was informed by Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad on 5 Dec 2020.
1,66,938 samples were examined in the state on 4 Dec 2020.
Till date, a total of 2,10,28,312 samples have been examined, which has not been done in the country by any state.
A) Kuldeep Handoo
B) Ritu Maheshwari
C) Ashok Khemka
D) Priyanka Chopra
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5
Who has been appointed ‘Fit India’ Ambassador
Answer:
A) Kuldeep Handoo
B) Ritu Maheshwari
C) Ashok Khemka
D) Priyanka Chopra
Explanation:
First Dronacharya awardee from J&K, Kuldeep Handoo has been appointed ‘Fit India’ Ambassador.
Handoo, who is Wushu Coach of Team India is serving as Inspector in Jammu and Kashmir Police Department.
The ‘Fit India Movement’ was started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year 2019.
Its purpose is to make every section of the country health conscious.
First Dronacharya awardee from J&K, Kuldeep Handoo has been appointed ‘Fit India’ Ambassador.
Handoo, who is Wushu Coach of Team India is serving as Inspector in Jammu and Kashmir Police Department.
The ‘Fit India Movement’ was started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year 2019.
Its purpose is to make every section of the country health conscious.
A) Nirmala Sitaraman
B) Ramnath Kovind
C) Venkayya Naidu
D) Amit Shah
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Who has released the book, ’40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories’ authored by Dr Sivathanu Pillai
Answer:
A) Nirmala Sitaraman
B) Ramnath Kovind
C) Venkayya Naidu
D) Amit Shah
Explanation:
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has virtually released the book, ’40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories’ authored by Dr Sivathanu Pillai.
The book provides a gripping first-hand account of Dr Kalam’s life.
It has been published by Pentagon Press LLP and the foreword has been written by Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India.
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has virtually released the book, ’40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories’ authored by Dr Sivathanu Pillai.
The book provides a gripping first-hand account of Dr Kalam’s life.
It has been published by Pentagon Press LLP and the foreword has been written by Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India.
A) National Safe Motherhood Dayv
B) World Services Day
C) International Civil Aviation Day
D) International Day of Mine Awareness
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7
Which of the following day is observed on 7th November
Answer:
A) National Safe Motherhood Dayv
B) World Services Day
C) International Civil Aviation Day
D) International Day of Mine Awareness
Explanation:
The International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated every year on December 7 to recognize the importance of aviation to the social and economic development of the world.
The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States, and of the unique role of ICAO in helping States to cooperate and realize a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all mankind.
The International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated every year on December 7 to recognize the importance of aviation to the social and economic development of the world.
The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States, and of the unique role of ICAO in helping States to cooperate and realize a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all mankind.
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