1. Which of the following will conduct SERO survey in selected district?
a. ICMR
b. NCDC
c. NIV
d. Both (a) and (b)
S-d
EXPLANATION-
• Indian Council of Medical Research, ICMR and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) will conduct a population-based sero-survey in selected districts in collaboration with key stakeholders and State Health Departments.
• Sero Survey is testing of blood serum of a group of individuals to determine the presence of antibody against that particular disease.
• The objective of this survey is to monitor the trend in prevalence of COVID-19 infection at district level.
• Each month 200 samples per district per week shall be taken. This will take the number to 800 samples per district per month.
• ICMR AND NCDC will select 10 health facilities including six public and four private health from each district.
2. Which of the following has launched Pranavayu programme?
a. Delhi
b. Lucknow
c. Bengaluru
d. Gurugram
S-c
EXPLANATION-
• Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has launched Pranavayu programme in Bengaluru.
• The program aims to create awareness on the need to self examine the respiratory health for personal safety of the individuals from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
• The number of positive cases of Coronavirus have been rising in Bengaluru and due to this it became highly important to identify the persons who are prone or susceptible to the deadly corona virus infection.
• The program aims to create awareness through advertisements in media.
• It emphasises on the fact that the person can self-examine themselves for an early detection of the disease without it leading to the aggravation of the situation.
• This programme is an effort to assist people with low oxygen level in their blood to get themselves examined early before their infection becomes fatal.
3. Which of the following has partnered with tech startups Safejob and Seekify to use technology to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at the local Kirana store level?
a. External Affairs Ministry
b. Union Finance Ministry
c. Niti Aayog
d. Department of Consumer Affairs
S-d
EXPLANATION-
• The Department of Consumer Affairs has partnered with tech startups Safejob and Seekify to use technology to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at the local Kirana store level.
• Suraksha store is an initiative designed for the health and safety of the citizens during and after the lockdown.
• It Aims to educate Kirana store owners across the country about the Covid-19 safety guidelines and protocols required to be followed while running their businesses.
• The protocols were decided by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and included norms around social distancing and hygiene at all retail outlets.
• Consumers can use the Aarogya Setu app to find a Suraksha Store near them and shop.
4. When is the International Nurse day observed?
a. 10 May 2020
b. 11 May 2020
c. 13 May 2020
d. 12 May 2020
S-d
EXPLANATION-
• International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12.
• It is the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale and this year it’s her 200th birth anniversary. She is known as the founder of modern nursing.
• This year is also significant as World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as the 'Year of the Nurse and the Midwife'. Several lakh nurses were connected online for this event.
• Theme 2020-Nursing the World to Health.
5. What is the name of the third book written by Bomma Devara Sai Chandravadhan?
a. Shatru
b. Fear of God
c. Agniputr: When Agni First Spoke
d. Story of Shiva
S-b
EXPLANATION-
• The book of “Fear of God” written by Bomma Devara Sai Chandravadhan was published by TreeShade publications.
• Chandravadhan writes under the Pen Name, Vadhan.
• The Book was released by author and Producer Anirban Bhattacharya.
• His first book was Shatru, a prequel to his yet unpublished fantasy Series.
• It was followed by his second book Agniputr: When Agni First Spoke
