Current Affairs Quiz , 05 May 2020

1) eCovSensis a biosensor that can detect the novel coronavirus in samples of

a) Saliva
b) Blood
c) Urine
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• It is a biosensor that can detect the novel coronavirus in saliva samples.
• It has been developed by researchers from the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.

2) Saras Collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups (SHGs) and aims to provide SHGs in rural areas with market access to Central and State Government buyers. It is an initiative of

a) GeM
b) DAY-NRLM
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) All of the above

Answer: d
• It is an initiative of the GeM, the DAY-NRLM and the Ministry of Rural Development.

3) Which among the following statements about African Swine Fever is not correct?

a) Zoonotic
b) first detected in Africa
c) Affected India in the past
d) None of the above

Answer: a
• ASF is not a threat to human beings since it only spreads from animals to other animals.

4) Deposit insurance cover provided by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) is not applicable on

a) private sector banks
b) co-operative banks
c) branches of foreign banks
d) None of the above

Answer: d
• The deposit insurance scheme covers all banks operating in India including private sector, co-operative and even branches of foreign banks in India. There are some exemptions like deposits of foreign governments, deposits of central/state governments and inter-bank deposits.

5) The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2020, “Journalism without Fear or Favour” and the sub-themes for this year are:

a) Safety of Women and Men Journalists and Media Workers.
b) Independent and Professional Journalism free from Political and Commercial Influence.
c) Gender Equality in All Aspect of the Media.
d) All of the above

Answer: d
• All the statements are correct.