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| 551. |
The Department of Telecommunications has enhanced ___________ e-SIMs connections per user. |
| Answer» The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allowed the use of e-SIMs while issuing guidelines for the same. The eSIMs will be installed in the device and details of service providers can be updated in it when buying a new connection. The DoT has enhanced the number of connections per user to 18. | |
| 552. |
Which Indian Institute announced a device that would help detect and remove arsenic from water? |
| Answer» The device called 'Arsenic Sensor and Removal Media' is a cost effective product. On detection of arsenic the sensor will show immediate change in color This has been created by IISER in collaboration with a private company called 'ADO Additive'. As per reports, 83 blocks in eight districts of West Bengal- Burdwan, Malda, Hooghly, Howrah, Murshidabad, Nadia, North and South 24 Parganas - were hit by arsenic contamination. | |
| 553. |
Which draft management scheme of the central government was recently approved by the Supreme Court for smooth distribution of water among the four southern riparian states? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court approved the Centre's draft Cauvery Management Scheme for smooth distribution of water among four southern riparian states. The scheme would deal with the issue of water share of the four states in different circumstances like normal and deficient water years in the Cauvery river basin. The top court had modified the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award of 2007. | |
| 554. |
Recently, this holds emergency meeting to discuss risk of Ebola spreading from Congo. |
| Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO) held an emergency meeting to discuss on the outbreak of Ebola in Congo. WHO has declared the risk to the public in Congo "very high" and the regional risk "high". Over 4,000 doses of vaccine have arrived in Congo. | |
| 555. |
Which plans to set up LPG bottling plant in Balangir, Odisha? |
| Answer» Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced that an LPG bottling plant is being set up in Balkhani,Balangir district in Odisha. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced that an LPG bottling plant is being set up in Balkhani,Balangir district in Odisha, This project will costRs. 103 crore. The LPG will be built across 23 acres of land of Barkhani village, 12 kms from the Balagir railway station. This will produce 42 lakh cylinders per year and will be operational from March 2020. | |
| 556. |
NMDC and this agreed to invest over USD 26 million for setting up an research & development (R&D). |
| Answer» NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) Limited and NLC India Limited (formerly Neyveli Lignite Corporation) may invest over USD 26 million for setting up an research & development (R&D) facility for developing innovative technologies in iron and steel making. NMDC's and NLC's investment for this purpose will be through a joint R&D agreement with an Australian company named Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT). ECT is an expert in commercialising leading-edge coal and iron-making technologies. The agreement envisages creation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) upon completion of the R&D phase, in which ECT will hold 49 per cent stake while NLC and NMDC will hold 25.5 per cent stake each. | |
| 557. |
Name of IRCTC's new scheme for passengers in wait-listing to provide berth in another train is; |
| Answer» Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation has introduced VIKALP scheme for passengers in wait-listing to provide berth in another train. Under the scheme, passengers from all classes & trains can select 5 trains, however, the scheme does not guarantee a confirmed berth. Passengers should be prepared as they can be shifted to another train leaving even 12 hours prior to the booked one. | |
| 558. |
How many non-executive chairpersons are appointed by the Finance ministry recently? |
| Answer» Finance ministry has appointed non-executive chairpersons at Punjab & Sindh Bank, Dena Bank & Central Bank of India, as part of its agenda to reform public sector banks. Charan Singh, Anjali Bansal & Tapan Ray were appointed as non executive chairperson of Punjab & Sind Bank, Dena Bank & Central Bank of India, respectively. These banks have been plagued by mounting bad loans & massive losses. | |
| 559. |
The 5th India-CLMV Business Conclave is organised by which Indian ministry along with Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia? |
| Answer» The 5th India-CLMV Business Conclave was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was organized by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India along with Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia. It focused on the collaboration of CLMV countries and India on agriculture, health, tourism, education and connectivity for promoting regional integration and creation of value chain. | |
| 560. |
The police of this city are planning to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to enhance women safety. |
| Answer» To enhance women's safety in the megapolis, Mumbai police are planning to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance and install 'panic buttons' across the city. The measures are part of a Rs 252-crore Safe City Project, which will be implemented fully in three years. The use of UAVs for women's safety will be the first in the country. | |
| 561. |
The 9th edition of 'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav' has started in ___________. |
| Answer» The 9th edition of 'Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav' under the Ministry of Culture, has started in Tehri, Uttarakhand on May 25, 2018. The 3-day Mahotsav will provide an opportunity to citizens specially youths to experience true spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat". It will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Country in all its rich and varied dimensions, viz Handicrafts, Cuisine, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Documentation and Performing Arts-Folk, Tribal, Classical and Contemporary- all in one place. | |
| 562. |
Government of India (GoI) and ___________ signed MoU to provide development support in Naxal-hit districts in Chhattisgarh. |
| Answer» Tata Trusts, the philanthropic organisation, has signed a MoU with the Government of India (GoI) to provide development initiatives in 8 worst Naxal-affected districts in Chhattisgarh, which were covered under the "transformation of aspirational" districts programme of NITI Ayog. As per the pact, the Tata Trusts will help the government in conducting surveys and providing ground level and technical support in raising the living standards of citizens and ensuring inclusive growth for all. The 8 worst Naxal-hit districts, which were chosen for the programme and would be helped by the Tata Trusts are Rajnandgaon, Kanker, Bastar, Bijapur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, Narayanpur and Sukma. | |
| 563. |
Indian Meteorological Department is joining hands with this mobile network for sending extreme weather warnings. |
| Answer» The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) is joining hands with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for sending extreme weather warnings. Under harsh weather conditions IMD will send alerts to the BSNL and BSNL with the help of its technology will send the alerts to the registered numbers in the Delhiregion. Under harsh weather conditions IMD will send alerts to the BSNL and BSNL with the help of its technology will send the alerts to the registered numbers in the Delhiregion. The government agencies have limits to which they can spread alerts especially for thunderstorms. | |
| 564. |
Which ministry signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh for management of Home of Widows at Sunrakh Bangar, Vrindavan? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Women and Child and Development, Government of India has signed an MoU with Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, in New Delhi for management of Home of Widows at Sunrakh Bangar, Vrindavan. The MoU shall be in force for a period of 2 years which may be renewed for further period on the satisfactory running of the Home. | |
| 565. |
The Coal India Ltd (CIL) will develop its first-ever thermal power plant in which state? |
| Answer» Coal India Ltd (CIL) will develop its first-ever thermal power plant in the country in Odisha. The project will be implemented through CIL's subsidiary, Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL). The power plant, which will have a capacity of 1,600 MW, will come up at Sundergarh district. NTPC Ltd will be a joint venture partner and will likely have a 49 per cent stake. | |
| 566. |
The Food, civil supplies and Consumer Affairs department of Himachal Pradesh has launched an app for ration card holders named __________. |
| Answer» The name of the app is ePDS (electronic public distribution system ) The beneficiaries will get the ration card in the digital form in the app and can use them for transactions in the ration shops. The best quality of rice, wheat has been purchased from the government agencies and has saved Rs. 22 crore in 5 months. By year end the savings will be Rs. 100 crore. The HP government has started Himachal Grihni Suvidha Yojna which will provide 1 lakh women with gas cylinders and stoves free of cost. In the first stage it will be given to 33600 women. | |
| 567. |
Which ministry launched an Online Analytical Tool to facilitate closer monitoring of flow and utilisation of foreign contributions? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched an Online Analytical Tool to facilitate closer monitoring of flow and utilisation of foreign contributions received by various organisations registered or permitted under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The web-based tool will help to effectively monitor hundreds of thousands of transactions undertaken by such organisations and help stakeholders in Government to better regulate acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions. It enables decision-makers in various Government Departments to scrutinise source of foreign funds and their actual use in India. It will give them capacity to take evidence-based and data-driven decisions regarding compliance of provisions of FCRA, 2010. | |
| 568. |
Name the scheme which was launched by the Union Government recently? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Culture introduced a new scheme called 'SevaBhojYojna' to reimburse the central share of CGST and IGST on items for food/Prasad/langar/Bhandara offered free of cost by charitable religious institutions. The scheme launched for financial years 2018-19 and 2019-20 with a total outlay of Rs. 325.00 crores. The scheme seeks to reimburse the central government's share of Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) on purchase of raw items such as ghee, edible oil, atta, maida, rava, flour, rice pulses, sugar, and jaggery, which go into preparation of food/Prasad/langar/Bhandara offered free of cost by religious institutions. The main objective of the scheme is to lessen the financial burden of such charitable religious institutions, which provide free of cost without any discrimination to the general public and devotees. | |
| 569. |
Which Indian Institute placed in the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education's World Reputation Rankings 2018? |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru has made it to the top 100 universities in the Times Higher Education's World Reputation Rankings 2018. Ranked in the 91-100 band, it is the only Indian institution to make it to the prestigious list this year. The list topped by American universities Harvard, MIT & Stanford, with the United Kingdom's Cambridge & Oxford completing the top 5. | |
| 570. |
How many Indian beaches are selected to get the Blue Flag certification? |
| Answer» Environment-friendly, clean and equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists, 13 Indian beaches will soon get the Blue Flag certification. These beaches of Odisha, Maharashtra and other coastal states will be the first in not just India, but in Asia, to get the Blue Flag certification. The Indian beaches are being developed by the Society for Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM), an environment ministry's body working for the management of coastal areas. | |
| 571. |
The name of the India's first superfast train that completes 88 years of service is; |
| Answer» India's first superfast train, Deccan Queen express from Mumbai to Pune has completed 88 years on June 1, 2018. Also known as 'Queen of Deccan' the train started on June 1, 1930. This was the first deluxe train introduced on the railway to serve 2 important cities of the region. | |
| 572. |
IMF releases ___________ mn of Sri Lanka loan, recently. |
| Answer» International Monetory Fund (IMF) released its loan of $252 million to the island nation of Srilanka. This loan is a part of a deal of amount $1.5 billion that was to be loaned by the IMF to SriLanka. The move of price increase of fuel was welcomed. The cooking gas and lamps has doubled. The gasoline price has been increased by 15%. The restructuring of loss making SriLankan Airlines was proposed. | |
| 573. |
Ministry of Agriculture launched 'Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan' for how many villages? |
| Answer» Ministry of Agriculture announced the launch of 'Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan' from June 1 2018 till july 31st 2018 to help, advise, assist farmers to improve their farming techniques and increase their income. The overall coordination and implementation in the 25 villages of a district is being done by Krishi Vigyan Kendra of that district by appointing 111 officers in charge of each district. The various departments associated are : Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Animal Husbandry Dairying & Fisheries (DAHD&F) and Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE-ICAR). Distribution of soil health cards, mini kits of pulses and horticulture plants. | |
| 574. |
Who adopts Charminar under Swachh Iconic places project? |
| Answer» NTPC Limited adopted the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad under the Swachh Iconic Places Projects of India. This is part of a special drive under the Centre's Swachh Bharat Mission. NTPC Ltd and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) have signed a MoU for implementation of development and beautification works under the Charminar Pedestrianization Project in Hyderabad. NTPC, in partnership with the GHMC, will take up development and beautification works at Charminar. | |
| 575. |
How many projects were approved under Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) of commerce ministry to develop infrastructure for promoting exports? |
| Answer» 15 projects were approved under Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) of commerce ministry to develop infrastructure for promoting exports. In 2017 the commerce ministry introduced the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) to create required infrastructure for development and growth of exports by engagement of central or state agencies. The total scheme outlay is Rs 600 crore. Out of this Rs 80 crore was provided in 2017-18. During then current fiscal year another Rs 80 crore will be offered. The scheme has been launched for three years up to 2020. | |
| 576. |
I&B Ministry and ___________ signs Mou for the release of financial allocation. |
| Answer» The Information and Broadcasting Ministry and Prasar Bharati, which runs Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR), have inked an MoU required for the release of financial allocation. The MoU was signed in the last week of May. Autonomous bodies getting grants-in-aid from the government are required to sign a MoU with the ministry concerned for the release of the financial allocations. | |
| 577. |
Which ministry conducted a day-long National Consultation on Child Protection in New Delhi? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Women and Child Development conducted a day-long National Consultation on Child Protection in New Delhi. The objective of this event is to obtain information and expertise from all related stakeholders on crime against children. Secretary in Women and Child Development Ministry, Rakesh Srivastva said that, various measures have been taken to ensure that children grow in a violence free environment. | |
| 578. |
As per the survey of Boston Consulting Group and totaljobs.com which is the most desirable city in the world for overseas workers? |
| Answer» According to a survey conducted by the Boston Consulting Group and totaljobs.com. London beat New York, Berlin and Barcelona to take the top spot as the most desirable city in the world for overseas workers. Meanwhile, the UK overall has dropped three places in the country rankings, falling from second in 2014 to fifth. | |
| 579. |
Which country to start producing first indigenous Lithium-Ion batteries? |
| Answer» India start producing first indigenous Lithium Ion batteries. A memorandum of understanding for transfer of technology for India's first Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery project was signed yesterday between CSIR's Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu and RAASI Solar Power Pvt Ltd. In a release Ministry of Science and Technology said, at present India depends on countries like China, Japan, and South Korea for import of Lithium-Ion batteries. India imported Li-Ion batteries worth 150 million dollars in 2017 and is one of its largest importers in the world. The indigenous technology of Lithium-ion cells has been developed by a group of CSIR-CECRI headed by Dr Gopu Kumar in partnership with other Laboratory and Research Institute. | |
| 580. |
Which department will use flash flood guidance system for the first time in the country to forecast floods? |
| Answer» India Meteorological Department (IMD) will use flash flood guidance system for the first time in the country to forecast floods. Currently, the Central Water Commission issues flood warnings. The national weather agency is preparing to launch this service from the next month. Different kinds of soil from various parts of the country have been studied to find out how absorbent each variety was. | |
| 581. |
Which Indian airport will have an automated smart facial recognition system at its entry, security and boarding points? |
| Answer» Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport will become India's first airport to have an automated smart facial recognition system at its entry, security and boarding points. The initiative, which is part of the DigiYatra scheme, will ensure quicker entry into airports by facilitating automated check-ins. It will be functional within the next 4 months as per Airport Director AK Rai. | |
| 582. |
How many states have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the government's ambitious national health protection mission - Ayushman Bharat? |
| Answer» Eight States and four Union Territories have signed MoUs with the Union Health Ministry to implement the government's ambitious national health protection mission - Ayushman Bharat. Ayushman Bharat aims to provide a cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family annually to 10 crore vulnerable families. The scheme will be available at the point of service in public and private empanelled hospitals. | |
| 583. |
How many Gramin Dak Sevaks to be benefitted by the wage revision? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the revision in the wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the Department of Posts. The revision in the wage structure would entail an estimated expenditure of Rs 1257.75 crore (Non-recurring expenditure - Rs 860.95 crore and Recurring expenditure of Rs.396.80 crore) during 2018-19. The Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) structure and slabs have been rationalized. The total GDSs have been brought under two categories viz. Branch Postmasters (BPMs) and other than Branch Postmasters namely Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPMs). | |
| 584. |
This railways will starts to Monitor Cleanliness of Trains using WhatsApp Groups. |
| Answer» The Northern Railways will now monitor the cleanliness of its trains using WhatsApp groups supervised by senior officials. Every department, be it the pantry, bedrolls etc., will have separate WhatsApp groups, in which status report of cleanliness will be uploaded on a daily basis. WhatsApp groups have been created for train and pantry cleanliness, bedrolls and functionality of air conditioners in trains. Photographs are being uploaded in these groups for monitoring by senior officials. | |
| 585. |
NITI Aayog's AIM has selected __________ additional schools for the establishment of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs). |
| Answer» NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has selected 3,000 additional schools for the establishment of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), bringing the total number of ATL schools to 5,441. The selected schools shall receive a grant of Rs 20 lakh spread over the next five years to establish Atal Tinkering Labs for nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among secondary school children across India. ATLs will soon be established in every district of India, seeking to enable an innovation ecosystem, which will facilitate transformational change in technological innovation and pedagogy. | |
| 586. |
Which one has created a world record of distributing the maximum number of bee-boxes in one day? |
| Answer» Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has created a world record of distributing the maximum number of bee-boxes in one day. This was achieved by the KVIC in the Zangalee Army area at Kupwara in Kashmir. It had beaten its previous best of 1000 bee boxes distributed in Kaziranga forest area among the Mishing tribe on the occasion of World Honey Bee Day (18 August). Two thousand three hundred thirty(2330) bee-boxes were distributed among 233 beneficiaries in the Zangalee Army area. | |
| 587. |
Ministry of Railways launched a mobile app to expedite & streamline passenger grievance redressal, the name of the app is; |
| Answer» Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Railways & Coal, has launched two new mobile apps - 'Rail Madad' and 'Menu on Rails' - to ease the travelling experience of the commuters. The Rail Madad app is aimed at expediting & streamlining passenger grievance redressal while the 'Menu on Rails' app will allow passengers to check the list of meals and beverages served on all type of trains and their prices. The Rail MADAD (Mobile Application for Desired Assistance During travel) app allows passengers to lodge complaints through mobile app/web platform and enables them to check real-time feedback on the status of redressal of their complaints. The app for the first time completely digitized the Complaint management system. Rail MADAD also displays various helpline numbers (e.g., Security, Child helpline etc) and provides direct calling facility for immediate assistance in one easy step. | |
| 588. |
How many iconic sites have been choosed for the Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) under Swachh Bharat Mission? |
| Answer» Ten new iconic sites have been taken up under Phase III of the flagship project Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The project envisioned by the Prime Minister is being coordinated by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation with the support of State governments and local administration. | |
| 589. |
Yoga Ambassadors Tour was inagurated by ___________. |
| Answer» As a part of Kerala government's tourism promotion programme, 'Yoga Ambassadors Tour',a specialized trip for yoga professionals from around the world was inaugurated by Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik. It aims to design a wholesome yoga package for visiting tourists with well-known yoga destinations with related activities. It aims to design a wholesome yoga package for visiting tourists with well-known yoga destinations with related activities. | |
| 590. |
How many women Battalions has approved for Jammu and Kashmir Police to improve the representation of women in the State Police? |
| Answer» To enhance the representation of women in the state police, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved raising two women battalions for Jammu and Kashmir Police. One battalion each would be raised for Jammu region and Kashmir region. 60% of posts would be kept reserved for women of 10 border districts namely, Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Poonch, Rajouri, Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Kargil and Leh. | |
| 591. |
Which will soon be launching a social enterprise development programme (SEDP) to fund 80 entities annually across the 8-member states including India? |
| Answer» SAARC Development Fund will soon be launching a social enterprise development programme (SEDP) to fund 80 entities annually across the 8-member states including India. SDF would create access to financial services which can boost job creation, raise income, reduce vulnerability and increase investments in human capital in - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka (SAARC members). SDF is currently implementing 12 regional projects with more than 70 implementing and lead implementing agencies covering all the member countries under the social window funding. | |
| 592. |
Puan, the world's oldest Sumatran orangutan, passed away recently in __________. |
| Answer» Puan, the world's oldest Sumatran orangutan, passed away due to old age, at Perth Zoo, in Australia. Puan was 62 years old. She was called the "grand old lady" of Sumatran orangutans, in Australia. She was honoured by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest living Sumatran orangutan in the world. Sumatran orangutan has been categorized as a critically endangered species, as per WWF. | |
| 593. |
Who unveiled the 'Women Wizards Rule Tech' programme to support women techies? |
| Answer» Nasscom unveiled its 'Women Wizards Rule Tech' programme for women techies to support women in being successful and thus increasing the number of women as senior officials in the IT field. The Women Wizards Rule Tech was announced in March at the Nasscom Diversity and Inclusion Summit in Chennai as a joint initiative by the Nasscom Sector Skills Council and the Data Security Council of India. This initiative will aid women techies in core technologies like IT-Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES), Business Process Management (BPM), product and research and development (R&D) sectors. | |
| 594. |
Under which sheme the central government plans to create more than 1 lakh jobs? |
| Answer» The central government's ambitious public health insurance scheme 'Ayushman Bharat' would create more than 1 lakh jobs. The programme's CEO Indu Bhushan said that jobs would be created in health sector, insurance and in construction industries. The Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (ABNHPM), aims to provide Rs 5 lakh health cover to 100 million of India's poorest families. | |
| 595. |
How many MoU's are signed rnder "Adopt a Heritage Scheme" recently? |
| Answer» Under "Adopt a Heritage Scheme", three MoUs have already been signed and six are at an advanced stage and 31 more Adarsh Monuments are enlisted for coverage under the scheme. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India. | |
| 596. |
Southern Railways imposes penalty of INR. _________ for taking selfie in front of train. |
| Answer» Southern Railways will impose a fine of INR 2,000 on passengers who take a selfie in front of trains at railway stations or while standing on the footboard. People found repeating the offence will be imprisoned for six months. The initiative aims to cut down on selfie-related train mishaps which have grown recently. | |
| 597. |
The Union Government appointed this committee to lay down standards for metro rail systems in the country. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal of setting up of a committee to lay down standards for metro rail systems in the country. The committee will be headed by E Sreedharan, who is also known as the 'Metro Man'. The aim of this move is to cut costs in the construction and operation of metro rail systems in the country and bring them under the Make in India umbrella. Besides recommending standardisation norms for various components, the Sreedharan committee will also suggest ways to indigenize metro components that are currently imported. The standards, once finalised by the committee, will be mandatory for all metro projects coming up with central assistance. | |
| 598. |
What is the name of the mobile application for delivering passports to applicants? |
| Answer» To help deliver passports to applicants at their residence, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched the "mPassport Seva" mobile application on the occasion of 'Passport Seva Divas'. She also scrapped the marriage certificate's compulsion, required for obtaining passports. In total, there are 260 working passport centres, which will be expanded to all Lok Sabha constituencies in the near future. | |
| 599. |
According to the Thomson Reuters Foundation survey on women's issues, this is the world's most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labour. |
| Answer» According to the Thomson Reuters Foundation survey on women's issues, India is the world's most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labour. The list of the 10 countries ranked as the most dangerous for women by the survey, conducted between March 26 and May 4:- 1. India 2. Afghanistan 3. Syria 4. Somalia 5. Saudi Arabia 6. Pakistan 7. Democratic Republic of Congo 8. Yemen 9. Nigeria 10. United States. | |
| 600. |
Sanitation Action Plans are prepared for how many places recently? |
| Answer» Ten new Swachh Iconic Places of the country came up with the thorough action plans for raising their sanitation standards to exemplary levels. The plans were formulated at a two-day consultation in Hyderabad held between Central and State Government agencies, local administrations and the Trusts of the iconic places. Over 100 delegates from across the country attended the consultation. All the 30 Swachh Iconic Places, selected so far under the Swachh Bharat Mission, also resolved to make their sites completely free of plastic. | |