1.Which of the following is correct in context of the YUKTI portal?
a. It was launched by Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javedkar.
b. YUKTI Portal stands for Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation
c. The portal will include the various initiatives and efforts of the institutions in academics, research especially related to COVID, social initiatives by institutions and the measures taken for the betterment of the total wellbeing of the students.
d. The portal will also allow various institutions to share their strategies for various challenges posed by COVID-19 and other future initiatives.
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal "Nishank" launched a web-portal 'YUKTI' -- Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation. YUKTI is a portal to monitor and record the efforts and initiatives of MHRD which have been taken in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. The portal intends to cover the different dimensions of COVID-19 challenges in a very holistic and comprehensive way.
• The portal will include the various initiatives and efforts of the institutions in academics, research especially related to COVID, social initiatives by institutions and the measures taken for the betterment of the total wellbeing of the students.
• The portal will also allow various institutions to share their strategies for various challenges posed by COVID-19 and other future initiatives.
• The Minister also said that the portal will establish a two-way communication channel between the MHRD and the institutions so that the Ministry can provide the necessary support system to the institutions.
2.Who among the following is the UGC chairman?
a. Shri Humayun Kabir
b. Prof. DP Singh
c. Dr. Manmohan Singh
d. Prof. Ved Prakash
S-b
EXPLANATION-
• UGC stands for University Grants Commission.
• It is a statutory body set up by the Government of India in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 under Ministry of Human Resource Development, and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education.
• UGC Chairman-Prof. DP Singh
3.In which of the following years was Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUJ) launched?
a. 2014
b. 2016
c. 2017
d. 2018
S-b
EXPLANATION-
• Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on 1 May 2016 to distribute 50 million LPG connections to women of BPL families.
• The announcement of pro-poor initiatives under Pradhan Mantri Kalyan Yojana has been made by the center as a part of the economic response to COVID-19.
• The transfer of Rs. 5,606 crore has been initiated by Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) in the accounts of 7.15 crore beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
• The transfer has been made for the free delivery of the LPG gas cylinder under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package.
• As per this scheme, free LPG refills will be provided to Ujjwala beneficiaries from April 2020 to June 2020.
4.What was the time duration of Lockdown 2.0 in India?
a. 11 April-17 May 2020
b. 12 April 2020-2 May 2020
c. 15 April 2020-3 May 2020
d. 15 April 2020-30 May 2020
S-c
EXPLANATION-
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a 21-day nationwide lockdown starting March 25, 2020, to contain further spread of Covid-19. The initial lockdown was scheduled to end on April 14.
• However, the Centre and state governments decided to extend the lockdown in order to ensure that the curve of the spread of infection does not overwhelm the healthcare system.
• The lockdown 2.0 was from 15 April 2020-3 May 2020.
• In his address on April 14, the prime minister said that the lockdown will be partially relaxed in some districts from April 20 while the nationwide lockdown will continue to be in effect till May 3. State governments are now classifying districts based on the spread of infection to either allow or deny the relaxation of restrictions.
5.When did PM Modi launch Fit India Movement?
a. 29 August 2019
b. 27 August 2019
c. 15 August 2019
d. 1 January 2020
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• Fit India Movement is a nation-wide movement in India to encourage people to remain healthy and fit by including physical activities and sports in their daily lives.
• It was launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi on 29 August 2019 (National Sports Day).
• After the massive response to the live fitness sessions under Fit India Active Day programme launched by Fit India, the Government of India’s flagship fitness movement is yet again set to start a new series of fitness sessions.
• This time it will be organised in partnership with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for school children from across the country. During the programme guidelines of Ministry of AYUSH to stay healthy will be shared with students.
