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| 251. |
This company Signs MoUs of Rs 3,730 Crore Projects in Andhra Pradesh recently. |
| Answer» Government-run Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) signed memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with Andhra Pradesh State Government to invest Rs 3730 crore in the state. The MoUs envisage supply of 10000 electric cars and 4000 chargers to various departments of Andhra Pradesh through Non-conventional Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (NREDCAP). Other MoUs were related to supply of approximately 17 lakh smart energy meters to two power distribution companies in Andhra Pradesh viz. - Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd. (APEPDCL), and Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL). | |
| 252. |
Which company has commissioned a first-of-its-kind Medium-Voltage (MV) training lab at INS Valsura, Gujarat, for the Indian Navy? |
| Answer» Siemens India has commissioned a first-of-its-kind Medium-Voltage (MV) training lab at INS Valsura, Gujarat, for the Indian Navy. The MV training lab was inaugurated by Admiral Sunil Lanba, the Chief of the Naval Staff, on 24th January 2018. This MV lab facilitates Indian Navy officials to train, manage and operate modern equipment of Indian Navy without going to the field. This lab will be utilized for first stage training of naval personnel on Medium Voltage Power Generation, Protection & Distribution and MV Drives & Motors. Siemens supplied Motors & Converters, Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Switchboards and automation systems for the facility. | |
| 253. |
Which network joins global 'Seamless Alliance' for in-flight connectivity? |
| Answer» Bharti Airtel announced that it has joined 'Seamless Alliance', a new global collaboration to bring high-speed and uninterrupted in-flight data connectivity to mobile customers. Objective of this alliance is to work towards leveraging satellite technology to offer high-speed data connectivity to mobile users even when they are up in the air. Along with Bharti Airtel, OneWeb, Airbus, Delta and Sprint are the other founding members of this alliance. The founding members will jointly work to minimise cost and eliminate hurdles associated with acquisition, installation and operation of data access infrastructure by streamlining system integration and certification. | |
| 254. |
This comapany set up a lab in Bengaluru in association with US chipmaker Intel to prepare for 5G services. |
| Answer» Tech Mahindra has set up a lab in Bengaluru in association with US chipmaker Intel to prepare for 5G services, according to a top executive of the IT firm. The company's CEO CP Gurnani said that about 30,000 of its employees have already been re-skilled to handle the emerging technologies. The company expects to roll out 5G services by 2019. | |
| 255. |
Recently, This company receives Rs 3500 crore communications network project from Indian Navy. |
| Answer» Sterlite Techologies announced that it has received a Rs 3500-crore advance purchase order to design, build and manage communications network of the Indian Navy. This system integration project will provide an advanced digital communications network to the Indian Navy. Sterlite Technologies will design, build and manage the communications network for over 10 years. A high-capacity IP-MPLS (Internet Protocol - Multi Protocol Label Switching) network will be developed as part of the project. Once the project is completed, it will link multiple Indian naval sites and India-administered islands. | |
| 256. |
This comapney inks to develop 500 MW solar capacities in Andhra Pradesh. |
| Answer» Avaada Power Pvt Ltd, stated that, it will invest Rs 3,500 crore to establish 500 MW solar projects in Andhra Pradesh. An agreement regarding this was signed at the 'CII Partnership Summit 2018' in Vishakhapatnam. Avaada Power said that, the utility-scale solar projects will produce clean energy sufficient to sustainably power more than 2.4 million houses in Andhra Pradesh. This investment by Avaada Power would create over 1,200 job opportunities. Andhra Pradesh has a planned to achieve a goal of 18 GW of renewable energy capacities by 2021-22. | |
| 257. |
For which company Flipkart Limited invests 4843.4 crore into its India units to take? |
| Answer» The Singapore-based holding firm of Indian online retailer Flipkart had invested 4843.4 crores into two of its India entities, in a bid to take on its rival Amazon. Flipkart Limited had put 4472.4 crores into the marketplace unit of Flipkart India, Another Singapore-based unit Flipkart Marketplace Private Limited had invested?370.9 crore into Flipkart Internet Private Limited, which owns and operates an online shopping portal in India. The funding is expected to help Flipkart build its war chest in the battle against Amazon.com Inc., which is rapidly gaining share in India's online retail market. The investment comes at a time when the company had raised about $4 billion last year in two funding rounds from investors including Chinese Internet giant Tencent, U.S.-based e-commerce firm eBay, software maker Microsoft and Japan's SoftBank Group. Last August, SoftBank, led by CEO Masayoshi Son announced an investment in Flipkart through its $100 billion technology-focused fund Vision Fund. Flipkart, which had in excess of $4 billion of cash on the balance sheet after that round, is now penetrating deeper into the Indian market. | |
| 258. |
Which company was named as the fastest growing IT services brand in the world as per the brand valuation firm, Brand Finance? |
| Answer» According to an assessment done by leading brand valuation firm, Brand Finance, Tata Consultancy Services was named as the fastest growing IT services brand in the world. As per the Brand Finance IT Services 15 annual report for 2018, TCS now has a total brand value of USD 10.391 billion; a growth of 14.4 percent from last year's total of USD 9.081 billion, with an increase of USD 1.309 billion. The new value is the fastest incremental growth of all companies in the industry, and places TCS in the top three most valuable brands in the global IT services sector along with IBM and Accenture. | |
| 259. |
This Life Insurance partners Can fin homes to sell policies to home buyers. |
| Answer» Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance has partnered with Can Fin Homes for a 3 year corporate agency tie up to sell its policies to home buyers. Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Insurance said that, all of its life insurance products will be made available to customers of Can Fin Homes. Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance and Can Fin Homes aim to offer long term value creation for its customers. Can Fin Homes is the housing finance subsidiary of Canara Bank. It has more than 1.2 lakh customers. | |
| 260. |
Which company Secures Order Worth Rs 736 Crore From NPCIL? |
| Answer» The public sector Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) secured significant orders worth 736 crores Rs., after competitive bidding, for supplying Steam Generators for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). sThe generators will be manufactured at the Tiruchirappalli plant of BHEL and will be installed at the Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), Gorakhpur, Haryana. | |
| 261. |
Which company announced the installation and commissioning of S128, claimed to be the largest wind turbine generator (WTG) in India? |
| Answer» Suzlon Energy announced the installation and commissioning of S128, claimed to be the largest wind turbine generator (WTG) in India. The first prototype of S128 has been commissioned at Sanganeri, in Tamil Nadu. It is under testing. It is expected to be certified in 2018. The S128 WTG is available in 2.6 MW to 2.8 MW variants. It offers hub heights up to 140 meters. Suzlon Energy also claims that the wind mill also consists of India's largest rotor blade of size 63 m with a rotor diameter of 128 m. | |
| 262. |
Nasscom, WeWork and __________ launched Design4India Studio in Bengaluru. |
| Answer» Nasscom along with Facebook and WeWork launched Design4India Studio in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Design4India Studio is a dedicated design studio for web, mobile, augmented reality and virtual reality platforms for start-ups and designers. It aims to eliminate the gap between design and technology by providing spaces for start-ups and designers to explore, innovate and build together. Design4India studio has been built at WeWork's facility in Bengaluru. It aims to introduce the element of design in the early stage of young companies and offer the skills and tools required. | |
| 263. |
Which company Launches First Debit Card In Mexico E-Commerce Push? |
| Answer» Amazon.com Inc launched its first-ever debit card in Mexico, part of a push to encourage shoppers without bank accounts to buy online. Part of the challenge is attracting consumers who are wary of online fraud and do not have access to credit and debit cards. Less than a third of adults in Mexico have credit cards, according to a 2017 government report. | |
| 264. |
NITI Aayog and __________ will be collaborating in the area of agriculture and allied sectors with an objective to strengthen farming systems? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog and ITC signed a letter of intent (LoI) in this regard on April 26, 2018. This collaboration will be for a period of four years till April 2022 under which, both the entities will strive to increase net returns from farming through reduction in costs of production and increasing productivity of major crops. One of the key activities to be undertaken for accomplishing this objective is to disseminate sustainable agricultural practices and templates for seasonal planning at gram panchayat level. ITC expects to impart training to over 2 lakh lead farmers in 25 districts a part of the partnership. | |
| 265. |
__________ and Tata Motors have launched the trial demonstration of the country's first hydrogen fuel cell bus. |
| Answer» IndianOil Corporation Ltd and Tata Motors have launched the trial demonstration of the country's first hydrogen fuel cell bus. The project is being executed with financial support from the Department of Science & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology and the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy. The vehicle will be fuelled at the hydrogen dispensing facility at IndianOil. | |
| 266. |
Global IME Bank and this t=finance group g]has tied to expand its money remittance services between Indo Nepal Corridor. |
| Answer» Muthoot Finance, the flagship company of Muthoot Group tied up with Global IME Bank to expand its money remittance services between Indo Nepal Corridor. Muthoot Finance is the only NBFC to extend the money transfer services from India to Nepal. In FY16, Muthoot Finance had collaborated with Nepal based Prabhu Bank for money transfer business wherein the company completed 2.2 lakh transactions worth Rs 4.69 billion. With Global IME Bank, this is the company's second tie-up in the region. | |
| 267. |
SEBI Raises Currency Derivative Trade Limit to __________ Million. |
| Answer» Capital markets regulator SEBI raised the exposure limit under exchange-traded currency derivatives trading for residents and FPIs to USD 100 million across all currency pairs involving the Indian rupee. The move will help entities engaged in forex transactions to maintain their currency risks in a better manner. | |
| 268. |
Which company is set to become the first Indian company to reach the $100 billion mark in market capitalisation? |
| Answer» Tata Consultancy Services has moved closer to the $100 billion mark in market capitalisation as its share price surged nearly 7%, adding about $6.2 billion to its valuation. The IT major is set to be the first listed Indian company to achieve this milestone. TCS is the leading the chart as the most valued firm followed by Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ITC and HUL. | |
| 269. |
Which mobile network tops in 4G download speed as per a report of OpenSignal? |
| Answer» As per a report of OpenSignal (a London-based company that specialises in wireless coverage mapping), Bharti Airtel has the highest 4G download speed among all Indian telecom operators. Airtel is followed by Idea Cellular (7.27 mbps), Vodafone (6.98 mbps) and Jio (5.13mbps). Based on the tests conducted by OpenSignal between December 2017 to February 2018, Bharti Airtel has topped the chart of 4G service providers with 9.31 mbps download speed. However, Jio topped the list in terms of 4G network coverage. OpenSignals's 4G network coverage refers to how often users can access a 4G network during the test period. For test period from December 2017 to February 2018, testers were able to access Jio 4G network signal 96.4 per cent of the time. | |
| 270. |
Which company commissioned the 1st unit of 110 MW of the Kishanganga hydroelectric project (HEP) of NHPC in Jammu and Kashmir? |
| Answer» State-run power equipment maker BHEL commissioned 1st unit of 110 MW of the Kishanganga hydroelectric project (HEP) of NHPC in Jammu and Kashmir. It is Located on the river Kishanganga, a tributary of the Jhelum in Bandipora district, all the three units of the 340 MW project will generate 1,350 million units (MU) of clean electricity annually. The other two units are also in advanced stages of commissioning. In J&K, Bhel has so far commissioned 31 Hydro sets with a cumulative capacity of 1,257 MW. | |
| 271. |
Myntra has acquired this company which is involved in developing smart wearable devices and their underlying software. |
| Answer» Fashion retailer Myntra announced that it has acquired Witworks, a Bengaluru based technology startup, involved in developing smart wearable devices and their underlying software. As a part of the acquisition Myntra has inducted the team into its Innovation Labs. Witworks launched the Blink Watch wearable device in 2016. It operates on their voice-based platform, Marvin OS. The platform integrates native and third-party services with the potential of innovative voice and visual interactions, designed exclusively for wearable devices. This acquisition will facilitate Myntra to develop wearable products for their in-house brands and to utilise the technology to enhance consumer engagement. | |
| 272. |
Which Indian oil company starts doorstep delivery of diesel on a pilot basis in Pune? |
| Answer» The government-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) started doorstep delivery of diesel on a pilot basis in Pune and has thus became first company in India to provide such service after receiving clearance from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). IOC has started this service in Pune through a diesel dispenser mounted on a midsized truck along with a storage tank. Based on the response it gets during the three-month trial period in Pune, IOC may roll out the doorstep delivery of fuel to other cities of India. Potential customer for this service are 'static customers' like transport companies with large diesel consumption and shopping malls/commercial establishments that use diesel in gensets for producing electricity. | |
| 273. |
Which company signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with HLB Power, Republic of Korea? |
| Answer» On 21st March 2018, BHEL said that, it has signed a Technology Collaboration Agreement (TCA) with HLB Power, Republic of Korea. BHEL said that, this collaboration is for in-house design and manufacture of large size gates and dampers used in coal fired power plants that would be commissioned or retrofitted with high capacity emission control equipment. The TCA was signed by Subrata Biswas, Director (E, R&D) BHEL and Dr. Jong Weon Kim, CEO and Director, HLB Power at BHEL's corporate office. BHEL said that, this TCA will help in developing in-house design, manufacture and testing facilities of very large size gates and dampers. | |
| 274. |
Which become the first home health care company to create a dedicated ICU simulation lab to train nursing staff, at its Bengaluru facility? |
| Answer» IHHC (India Home Health Care) has become the first home health care company to create a dedicated ICU simulation lab to train nursing staff, at its Bengaluru facility. This advanced simulation lab will offer hands-on training modules and aide nursing staff to improve the quality of medical and healthcare services offered to homes. The ICU simulation lab recreates real-life scenarios through patient simulators, digitalised video, computer charting, electronic supply, static mannequins, etc. Through this, IHHC will introduce critical care at home services. IHHC customers can now enjoy enhanced care service in the comfort of their homes. | |
| 275. |
This company opens the Garage in Hyderabad recently. |
| Answer» Microsoft opened the 'Garage' at the Microsoft India Development Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana. The Garage was inaugurated at the Microsoft India Development Centre in Hyderabad by Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao. It is a platform for Microsoft employees that encourages experimentation, working together across organisations and to discover ideas and develop prototypes, adding value to existing products. This facility has been developed on a 8,000 sq ft space. It will support Microsoft teams for different projects. It consists of a Hub for hackathons and workshops, a Makerspace and an Advanced Makerspace with electronic workbench, 3D printers, laser cutter, PCB milling machine for creating prototypes. | |
| 276. |
GIFT and this signs MoU to promote IFSC operations. |
| Answer» Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT), India's first operational smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (DTTILLP) for mutual cooperation in areas related to international financial services. GIFT City, located near Gandhinagar in Gujarat is a global business district offering a platform for business opportunities in international and domestic business operations while DTTILLP is the Indian arm of multinational professional services network Deloitte. As per the terms of the MoU, GIFT-IFSC and DTTILLP will cooperate to provide quality professional services to support the establishment of businesses in IFSC. GIFT-IFSC and DTTILLP will also cooperate in organising seminars and conferences on selected topics for enhancement of the GIFT IFSC. | |
| 277. |
Which e-commerce company partners With MakeMyTrip to offer Travel Services? |
| Answer» Homegrown e-commerce giant Flipkart forged a strategic partnership with online travel company MakeMyTrip to offer travel services on its platform. Additionally, the services of MakeMyTrip's other brands, Goibibo and redBus, will be available to Flipkart consumers as part of the deal. | |
| 278. |
Which bank is removed from the bullion importers list by the Reserve Bank of India? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India dropped Axis Bank from a list of banks it has cleared to import gold and silver in the current financial year that began April 1. Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank and Bank of Nova Scotia were among the 16 banks allowed to import bullion. Two other small banks Karur Vyasa and South Indian Bank were also dropped from the RBI list. | |
| 279. |
The Maharashtra government has tied up with which philanthropic organisation to finance tribal women's poultry company? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government has tied up with Tata Trusts to finance the state's first poultry company to be run and owned by tribal women. As part of the project, 300 women have been given poultry sheds and each of them would be given 400 chicks every day. After rearing them for 40 days, the poultry will be sold and the project envisages an income between Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000 for each woman over a 40-day period. The state government has contributed Rs 12 crore while Tata Trusts has given Rs 3 crore to finance the project and an agreement had been signed with an NGO, Pradhan, to operate the project. This initiative would be implemented in other tribal talukas under the state's Human Development Programme. | |
| 280. |
This company get a contract from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for work in two units of the Kudankulam project in Tamil Nadu, recently. |
| Answer» Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (RInfra) said that, it has won a Rs 1,081 crore contract from Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) for work in two units of the Kudankulam project in Tamil Nadu. RInfra said that, it has obtained purchase order of Rs 1,081 crore for Common Services System, Structure & Components (SSC) package and allied civil works of Unit -3 and 4 of the Kudankulam project at Tirunelveli District. The contract comprises design, engineering, supply, erection, testing and commissioning of SSC package and allied civil works on EPC basis. This project will be commissioned in 56 months. The contract value is inclusive of taxes and duties and also has imported component of USD 23.2 million. | |
| 281. |
Balbix and this company launch AI-powered predictive cyber risk platform. |
| Answer» ech Mahindra has partnered with Balbix, a breach avoidance platform provider, to launch the security industry's first AI (Artificial intelligence)-powered continuous threat assessment and prioritised actionable risk intelligence platform. It intelligent security operations center (iSOC). Using this, cyber-breaches can be predicted and proactively avoided by continuously monitoring IT inventories. An iSOC can prioritise actionable intelligence for proactive handling of identified critical risks. It also prevents security incidents and decreases compliance verification cycles from months to minutes. The Tech Mahindra and Balbix platform uses deep learning and specialised AI algorithms to predict how attacks can occur and propagate. It offers actionable insights to reduce breach. | |
| 282. |
This company has signed an agreement to raise nearly Rs 3,250 crore as samurai term loan from Japan-based banks. |
| Answer» Reliance Jio has signed an agreement to raise nearly Rs 3,250 crore as samurai term loan from Japan-based banks. Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited said that, it had signed approximately JPY 53.5 billion samurai term loan with 7 year bullet maturity. The facility is guaranteed by Reliance Industries Limited. It will be used for funding Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited's ongoing capital expenditure. With exchange rate of 60 paise per Japanese yen, the loan value amounts to nearly Rs 3,248 crore. The facility has been fully underwritten by Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch. It added that, it will be launched into syndication soon. | |
| 283. |
Which job site ties with TASK to support skill development of youth in Telangana, recentky? |
| Answer» Global job site Indeed has announced its collaboration with Telangana Academy for Skill & Knowledge to support skill development of youth in Telangana. TASK was established by govt of Telangana to enable a platform b/w govt, academia & industry to enhance employability of youth. Through this MoU, Indeed will offer TASK students the chance to attend lectures & career development workshops. | |
| 284. |
This company ties up with Meru for e-vehicle project. |
| Answer» Mahindra Electric and cab service Meru announced a joint electric vehicle (EV) pilot project in Hyderabad, which will be introduced soon in other cities also. A joint statement by Mahindra Electric and Meru said that under the pilot project, Meru will deploy Mahindra's eVeritos all-electric sedans. Mahindra eVerito will be available for booking in Hyderabad through Meru's mobile apps. Also, it can be boarded from the Meru Zone at Hyderabad airport. The services will be offered at the same price as provided by the Telangana government's radio taxi fares for sedans. | |
| 285. |
Haryana government has signed an MoU with this Oil company for setting up a biomethenation plant in Faridabad. |
| Answer» The Haryana government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Oil Corporation for setting up a biomethenation plant in Faridabad. The plant will produce cooking gas and compost from organic waste. The plant will also produce about four tonnes of compost per day from five tonnes of organic waste. This compost will be supplied to HSVP for parks. | |
| 286. |
This company has set up the country's first "Cyber Security Operations Centre" (APCSOC) in Vijayawada, in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government. |
| Answer» Tech Mahindra has set up the country's first "Cyber Security Operations Centre" (APCSOC) in Vijayawada, in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government. The APCSOC will leverage Tech Mahindra's global expertise in cyber security and risk management. The Cyber Security Operations Centre is equipped with traditional SOC and predictive threat analytics capabilities. | |
| 287. |
Who has signed a MoU with Manganese Ore (India) Ltd for the Malanjkhand Copper Project? |
| Answer» Hindustan Copper Ltd has signed a MoU with Manganese Ore (India) Ltd for the Malanjkhand Copper Project. As per the memorandum, MOIL will procure its entire requirement of silica sand, from HCL's unit located at Malanjkhand in Balaghat District. This sand will be suitable for road making, construction of building etc. | |
| 288. |
Which company is declared as the most attractive employer brand in India by Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR)? |
| Answer» Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2018 stated that, Microsoft India is the most attractive employer brand in India this year. Microsoft India is followed by Amazon India. The Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2018 survey was conducted by Randstad, a HR service provider. The survey also stated that salary and employee benefits remain as major factors among the local workforce in all profiles. On a sectoral basis, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) ranked as the top employer brand for the IT industry. Larsen & Toubro was ranked as top employer for infrastructure & construction and Hindustan Unilever for FMCG. The top 10 most attractive employers brands in 2018 also features: Hindustan Unilever, IBM India, ITC Group, Mercedes-Benz India, Samsung India and Sony India. Salary and employee benefits, work-life balance, job security, career progression and strong management are the top five influencing factors for the workforce for selecting an employer. The survey also revealed that workers prefer to work for companies in sectors like IT & ITeS (69 percent), Automotive (68 percent) and Retail & FMCG (67 percent). | |
| 289. |
Indus Towers and _____ have agreed to combine operations in a deal that will create the world's second-largest mobile masts company measured by numbers of towers. |
| Answer» Indus Towers and Bharti Infratel Ltd announced that, they have agreed to combine operations in a deal that will create the world's second-largest mobile masts company measured by numbers of towers. The combined company will lag only China Tower. It will still be listed on Indian bourses. It will have a presence throughout India with more than 163,000 towers. Bharti Airtel will have a stake of 33.8 % to 37.2 % in the combined entity. The combined entity will be called Indus Towers. The new Indus Towers board will have 11 members: three members from Bharti Airtel, three from Vodafone, one from KKR or Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and four independent members. | |
| 290. |
Which online payment service company introduces 'Tap Card' offline payments solution for the non-internet customers? |
| Answer» One97 Communications Limited, the owner of Paytm, announced the launch of Paytm Tap Card, its offline payments solution to provide easy payments solutions for non-internet customers. The Tap Card utilises Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to enable safe and convenient digital payments, totally offline at Paytm-issued, NFC PoS terminals, within a second. In order to make payments, users can add money from their Paytm account by scanning the QR code on the Tap Card and by authenticating it at any add value machines (AVM). This will be a solution that also addresses network-related issues at the consumer's or merchant's side. Paytm is tying up with events, educational institutes and corporates in the first phase to ensure quick digital payments using the Tap card. | |
| 291. |
This institute plans to set up India's first Virtual Bronchoscopy Navigation (VBN), an advanced facility for diagnosis and treatment of small tumour-like spots in lungs. |
| Answer» All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) set up India's first Virtual Bronchoscopy Navigation (VBN), an advanced facility for diagnosis and treatment of small tumour-like spots in lungs. The VBN system was installed in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders at AIIMS. Apart from India only few countries like China, Singapore besides the US and Europe own this facility. Using VBN system samples can be collected from small lung lesions with extreme precision and safety by using a bronchoscope. The machine uses the CT scan image of a patient to produce a 3D view of the windpipe. After that a bronchoscope can be passed through the windpipe to reach the abnormal areas. This will reduce the risk of puncturing the lung. | |
| 292. |
This company has launched its suborbital 'New Shepard' rocket and space capsule recently. |
| Answer» Blue Origin, the US aerospace company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has launched its suborbital 'New Shepard' rocket and space capsule. The mission marked the company's first test flight of the year and second flight of the New Shepard 2.0 spacecraft. New Shepard is a reusable vertical takeoff, vertical landing space vehicle, consisting of a pressurized capsule atop a booster. | |
| 293. |
Which company adopted Gandikota Fort in Andhra Pradesh under "Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan". |
| Answer» Dalmia Bharat Limited has also 'adopted' Gandikota Fort in Andhra Pradesh under "Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan". "Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan" is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), states and union territories. Under the contract, the company will focus on providing basic amenities at the fort. | |
| 294. |
Which IT company acquires Belgium-Based Hedera Consulting recently? |
| Answer» IT firm Cognizant acquired privately-held Belgium based Hedera Consulting, a move that will strengthen the former's consulting and digital transformation capabilities for clients in Belgium and the Netherlands. The size of the deal was however not disclosed. Founded in 2009, Hedera specializes in business advisory and data analytics services across sectors, helping clients in areas like growth strategy, innovation, marketing, sales and customer service. | |
| 295. |
NITI Aayog agreed to collabrate with this company to develop a crop yield prediction model using Artificial Intelligence? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog and IBM have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to develop a crop yield prediction model using Artificial Intelligence to provide real-time advisory to farmers in Aspirational Districts. The Intent was signed in presence of NITI Aayog, CEO Amitabh Kant and IBM India, MD Karan Bajwa. The partnership aims to work together towards use of technology to provide insights to farmers to improve crop productivity, soil yield, control agricultural inputs with the overarching goal of improving farmers' incomes. The first phase of the project will focus on developing the model for 10 Aspirational Districts across the States of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 296. |
This company has unveiled 'Free Intraday Trading' facility, allowing investors to trade intra-day without paying brokerage charges. |
| Answer» Kotak Securities has unveiled 'Free Intraday Trading' facility, allowing investors to trade intra-day without paying brokerage charges. Investors can do intra-day trades across cash, future and options segments at an annual subscription of Rs. 999. Intra-day trading refers to trades in which investors buy and sell the shares within the same trading session. | |
| 297. |
__________ has inked a pact with the Ministry of Power to incur capital expenditure of Rs.25,000 crore for the current fiscal. |
| Answer» State-run Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) has inked a pact with the Ministry of Power to incur capital expenditure of Rs.25,000 crore for the current fiscal. The MoU includes various targets to be achieved by Powergrid during 2018-19. Other targets in the MoU inter-alia include parameters related to human resources, project management, research & development. | |
| 298. |
This fuel company has launched home-delivery of diesel in Mumbai after IOC. |
| Answer» After Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), state-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) has launched home-delivery of diesel in Mumbai. 'HP Fuel Connect' will deliver diesel to select customers having fixed equipment, heavy machinery in their premises. IOC had in March launched home-delivery of diesel in Pune. | |
| 299. |
NITI Aayog and this company has signed a SoI to help grow AI ecosystem In India. |
| Answer» Aiming to foster growth for India's nascent Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) ecosystem. NITI Aayog and Google have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to work on a range of initiatives to help build the AI ecosystem across the country. The NITI Aayog has been entrusted to set up a national programme to conduct research and development in frontier technologies such as AI. Under the aegis of this program, Google will train and incubate Indian AI startups in an accelerator program. These startups will be mentored and coached by Google and its affiliates. | |
| 300. |
Which mobile company acquires US Internet of Things start-up SpaceTime Insight recently? |
| Answer» Nokia has to acquire the SpaceTime Insight, a California-based startup, to expand its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio and IoT analytics capabilities. SpaceTime Insight offers machine learning-powered analytics and IoT applications for several world's largest transportation, energy and utilities organisations. It has offices in India, Canada, UK and Japan. Nokia did not reveal the terms of the deal. It said that the acquisition will enhance the development of the company's IoT offerings. Rob Schilling, who had been CEO of SpaceTime, will become the head of Nokia's IoT unit. | |