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| 701. |
The module which is launched in Punjab to facilitate online property transactions that has been provided by Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA)? |
| Answer» Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh launched PUDA360 module to facilitate online property transactions. The facility has been provided by Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA). It Give a common platform to the promoters/ builders for advertisement, helps to Checking of delays in sanction of building plans, Facility of selling, renting and leasing out their properties, Facility of selling, renting and leasing out their properties and Issuance of no objection certificate. | |
| 702. |
The Indian govt plans to collect the data on __________ for first time in 2021 Census. |
| Answer» This will be the first general census to collect data on 'Other Backward Classes' (OBC) since 1931. Although a socio-economic caste census (SECC) was conducted between 2011 and 2013 in deference to the demand of the powerful OBC lobby, it was part of the rural development ministry's survey of socio-economic status of households. The government has been collecting data on Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes since the first census of Independent India in 1951. Notably, Mandal Commission's recommendation for reservation for OBCs was broadly based on caste data collected in the 1931 Census. Registrar-General of India - Shailesh | |
| 703. |
How many nations participated in a major Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock drill along with India? |
| Answer» India along with 23 other nations participated in a major Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock drill which will involve evacuation of thousands of people from coastal areas in over half a dozen coastal states. The exercise, known as 'IOWave18', is being organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, which coordinated the setting up of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS) in the aftermath of December 2004 tsunami. The primary objective of IOWave18 exercise is to enhance tsunami preparedness at community level. The purpose of exercise is to increase tsunami preparedness, evaluate response capabilities in each state and improve coordination throughout the region. | |
| 704. |
The multi-nation tsunami mock exercise (drill) "IOWave18" has started in __________. |
| Answer» The major Indian ocean-wide tsunami mock exercise (drill) "IOWave18" has started from September 4, which is being organized by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO. The purpose of the 2-day exercise is to increase tsunami preparedness, evaluate response capabilities in each state and improve coordination throughout the region. It will also enhance tsunami preparedness at the community level. The IOWave18 exercise will simulate Indian Ocean countries being put in a tsunami warning situation and require the National Tsunami Warning Centre (NTWC), i.e., INCOIS in case of India, and the National and Local Disaster Management Offices (NDMO/LDMO) to implement their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). India along with 23 other nations is participating in the tsunami mock exercise that would involve evacuation of thousands of people from coastal areas in over half a dozen states. | |
| 705. |
Who plans to introduce the Draft rules for e-pharmacies to regulate online sale of medicines? |
| Answer» The Health ministry notified that the online e-pharmacies will have to adhere to the set of new draft rules regarding selling of drugs through the internet. It includes online pharmacies should be registered with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), The grant of registration to the Central Licensing Authorityof Central Government for a sum of Rs 50,000. It also banned sale of narcotics, psychotropic drugs and tranquillizers. | |
| 706. |
Which ministry approved a proposal by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to increase the wages of artisans by over 36%? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) approved a proposal by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to increase the wages of artisans by over 36%. Out of this 30%, 40% goes to artisans as wage incentives and the remaining 60% goes to the Khadi institutions. With this, the wages will be increased from Rs 5.50 per hank previously to Rs 7.50 per hank. This proposal for an increase in wages to Khadi spinners, along with payment of government subsidy Modified Market Development Assistance (MMDA), will be implemented. | |
| 707. |
What is the theme of First 2-day India Idea Summit held in Mumbai? |
| Answer» The US-India Business Council (USIBC), an American business advocacy group held its two-day conference in Mumbai. It was inaugurated by inaugurated by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The theme of the conference is 'US and India connecting our future'. This is the first time that US India Business Council (USIBC) is holding its annual general body meeting in India. It plans to hold its summit every alternate year in India. | |
| 708. |
This country plans to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) after 9-years boycott. |
| Answer» The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has officially decided to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), after a gap of nine years. PISA is an assessment test for 15-year-olds, organised every three years by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD), Paris, France. It was started in 2000 with about 43 states participating, and its latest edition in 2015 saw participation from 73 countries. India is applying with Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and all schools, private and government, in Chandigarh for the 2021 test. The whole application process takes three years. | |
| 709. |
Which Indian metro has become the second-most unaffodable transport network in the world after Hanoi in Vietnam? |
| Answer» A study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has found that after the fare hike last year, Delhi metro has become the second-most unaffodable transport network in the world after Hanoi in Vietnam. The affordability is defined as the percentage of commuters' total income spent on travel. Last year, the Metro fares almost doubled after two hikes in May and October. The maximum fares escalated from Rs 30 to Rs 50 and then to Rs 60. | |
| 710. |
Which ministry will organise the 2nd edition of 'Paryatan Parv' from September 16 to September 27 2018? |
| Answer» The tourism ministry would organise the 2nd edition of 'Paryatan Parv' from September 16 to September 27 2018. This is the second edition of "Paryatan Parv", a nation-wide celebration of Tourism. It was inaugurated by Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister. | |
| 711. |
This department organized a 'National Conference of District Disability Rehabilitation Centres' for Divyangans. |
| Answer» The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment organized a 1-day 'National Conference of District Disability Rehabilitation Centres' at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, the Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment will be the chief guest. The aim of the conference was to let DDRCs play a crucial and central role for the wellbeing of Divyangjan. | |
| 712. |
G20 Trade And Investment Ministerial Meeting was held in __________. |
| Answer» G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting was held in Argentina. The main aim is to issues including increasing protectionism challenges to promote global commerce and the new industrial revolution were discussed at the meeting. The members of the G20 include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union. | |
| 713. |
The Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal launched a web portal __________ which provides a platform for the Corporates and PSUs. |
| Answer» The Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal launched a web portal 'www.railsahyog.in'. The web portal will provide a platform for the Corporates and PSUs to contribute to the creation of amenities at/near Railway Stations through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. | |
| 714. |
National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointed how many committees to monitor disposal of garbage? |
| Answer» National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed 3 committees: apex monitoring Committee, Regional Monitoring Committees and state level committees to look over implementation of directions given by NGT and other rules. Apex monitoring committee: will be headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice D K Jain. Other members: Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Environment and Forests and Joint Secretary & Mission Director of Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It will formulate guidelines for Regional Monitoring Committees and the States/Union Territories. | |
| 715. |
This is the first international airport that roll out facial recognition facility for the passengers from 2019. |
| Answer» Bengaluru International Airport announced that roll out facial recognition facility for the passengers of some select airlines from 2019. The first few airlines involved with this are Jet Airways, Air Asia and SpiceJet. This makes BIAL the first aerodrome in the country to implement paperless air travel. It has inked a pact with the Lisbon-based digital and biometric solutions services provider Vision-Box to implement the technology. This is a part of the Digi Yatra project to make boarding process paperless. | |
| 716. |
India's longest rail-cum-road bridge "Bogibeel" will come up over which river? |
| Answer» The Bogibeel Bridge is a combined road and rail bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Assam, which is expected to complete at the end of 2018. Sited about 17 km downstream of Dibrugarh town, the 4.94km bridge will facilitate road and rail connectivity between the north and south banks of the Brahmaputra in the eastern part of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The bridge is 32m above the water level of the Brahmaputra and is fashioned on a bridge that links Sweden and Denmark. It has three lane roads on top and double line rail below. Upon completion, Bogibeel will be the longest rail-cum-road bridge in India and 2nd longest bridge over the Brahmaputra after Dhola-Sadiya Bridge which is a road bridge of length 9.15 km. | |
| 717. |
My India WiFi India Summit & Awards 2018 was held in New Delhi with the theme of; |
| Answer» My India WiFi India Summit & Awards 2018 announced its winners of 2018 on various categories in New Delhi. This event was organized by DigiAnalysys in New Delhi. It was themed as: "Achieving 10 million WiFi Hotspots by 2018". It aimed at planning progressive strategy and technology roadmap for growth of WiFi eco-system in India. Additonally, a White Paper On WiFi Liberalisation jointly compiled by Broadband India Forum (BIF) and DigiAnalysys was released | |
| 718. |
This ministry signed an agreement with the Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) for the implementation of e-Network Project between India and Africa. |
| Answer» The Ministry of External Affairs signed an agreement with the Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) for the implementation of e-Network Project between India and Africa. The two projects namely e-VidyaBharati and e-AarogyaBharati (e-VBAB) will work in the field of tele-education and tele-medicine. The projects will be completely funded by the Government of India. | |
| 719. |
Which IIT institute join hands with IBM Research for advanced research in the field of Artificial Intelligence? |
| Answer» The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, joined hands with IBM Research to carry out advanced research in the field of Artificial Intelligence, becoming the ninth institute to join the AI Horizons Network - a research collaborative of IBM. IIT-B will pair graduate students with scientists from IBM Research-India to accelerate the application of AI. | |
| 720. |
How many projects are inagurated by Rajnath Singh in Jammu? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh inaugurated two Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) pilot projects along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu region. The pilot project includes two 5.5 kilometre-stretches in Jammu, the performance of which will be monitored, and based on the feedback improvements will be made for the rest of the system. A 60-kilometre long pilot project along the Bhramaputra river in Assam's Dhubri district would also be launched in November. | |
| 721. |
Which ministry signed the MoUs with the Tata Trusts and Dell to provide a technological platform for the management program of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)? |
| Answer» Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, exchanged the MoUs with the Tata Trusts and Dell to provide a technological platform for nation wide prevention, control, screening and management program of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Anupriya Patel, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare released the user manual for NCD application under Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) IT Solutions. Aimed at bringing healthcare technology transformation in Comprehensive Primary Health Care NCD program under Ayushman Bharat, the Health Ministry is working with Dell as a technology partner and the Tata Trusts as deployment partner. | |
| 722. |
This become the first campus in India to have a gender-neutral hostel. |
| Answer» The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai has become the first campus in India to have a gender-neutral hostel. This comes after the efforts by 'Queer Collective', an informal student body advocating a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. The decision was taken after the Supreme Court's historic verdict to scrap Section 377 of the IPC that criminalized homosexuality in India. | |
| 723. |
Satyarup Siddhanta, Mousumi Khatua created history by climbing Asia's highest volcanic peak _______. |
| Answer» Mountaineers Satyarup Siddhanta and Mousumi Khatua created history by climbing Asia's highest volcanic peak Mount Damavand in Iran. Mount Damavand is the highest peak and also a potentially active volcano. Mountain Damavand is known for its Sulphur discharge near its peak which can cause irreparable damage if exposed for a longer duration. | |
| 724. |
Under which scheme,Government the has incorporated provision of penalties for States and Insurance Companies for the delay in settlement of insurance claims? |
| Answer» The government has incorporated provision of penalties for States and Insurance Companies for the delay in settlement of insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). According to the new guidelines, the farmers will be paid 12% interest by insurance companies for the delay in settlement claims beyond two months of prescribed cut-off date. State Governments will have to pay 12% interest for the delay in the release of the State share of subsidy beyond three months of prescribed cut-off date submission of requisition by insurance companies. The Government has also decided to include perennial horticultural crops under the ambit of PMFBY on a pilot basis. | |
| 725. |
NHA launched a helpline number of the Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) recently, it is; |
| Answer» A website and a helpline number of the Ayushman Bharat - National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) was launched to check the enrolment of the beneficiaries. The website is: mera.pmjay.gov.in & the helpline is : (14555). This was launched by the National Health Agency (NHA), the apex body implementing the scheme. Here the prospective beneficiaries could check if their name is there in the final list. This can be checked through the mobile number of the beneficiary, which is verified through an OTP and then the KYC (know your customer) details can be completed online. Additionally, 'Ayushman Mitras' would assist patients and hospitals to to verify the eligibility and enrolment to the scheme. | |
| 726. |
Airports Authority of India approved a facial recognition technology under the 'DigiYatra' scheme for this citi's Airport. |
| Answer» Airports Authority of India (AAI) said that Chennai Airport will be soon getting facial recognition technology under the 'DigiYatra' scheme which will soon be implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. This technology will capture the image of a passenger and scan the ticket so that there is no need for the passengers to wait in queues at the entrance. Also if someone who travels with a fake ticket or with the boarding card of another the system will find out immediately and won't allow the passenger. It also ensures better security for the airport. | |
| 727. |
India has launched Green Agriculture project along with which international organisation to bring transformative change in the farm sector? |
| Answer» The Government of India (GoI) along with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently launched the Green Agriculture project that seeks to bring transformative change in the farm sector through conservation of biodiversity and forest landscapes. The $33.5 million project is being funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by GoI's Agriculture and Environment ministries, and FAO.It will be implemented in five states viz. Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand. The aim of the project is to transform agricultural production to generate global environmental benefits by addressing biodiversity conservation, land degradation, climate change mitigation and sustainable forest management. | |
| 728. |
Who approved a new KYC norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors? |
| Answer» The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved norms for settlement of cases and new KYC norms for Foreign Portfolio Investors. SEBI has approved a proposal to allow foreign investors to trade in commodity derivatives market, except for sensitive commodities. SEBI chairman also said that the mutual fund expenses will be brought down considering economies of scale. | |
| 729. |
Which airport to be renamed after noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai? |
| Answer» The Odisha Assembly has recently passed a unanimous resolution to name the newly-built Jharsuguda airport after noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the airport on 22 September 2018. Earlier, in July 2018, the Centre had asked the State government naming of the airport is to be considered only after a resolution passed in the Odisha assembly. Jharsuguda airport will be the 2nd operational airport in Odisha after Biju Patnaik International airport in Bhubaneswar. Veer Surendra Sai, who was born on January 1809 in Sambalpur district of the State, had sacrificed his life fighting against British East India company. He and his associates resisted the British and successfully protected most parts of Western Odisha region for some time from the British rule. Many of them were hanged by the British & a few died in the Cellular Jail in the Andamans. | |
| 730. |
Who has approved a scheme named 'Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna' recently? |
| Answer» The Employee's State Insurance (ESI) has approved a scheme named 'Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna' for unemployed Insured Persons (IP) covered under the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948. This scheme is a relief payable in cash directly to their Bank Account in case of unemployment and while they search for new engagement. Further, ESIC approved the proposal to increase the funeral expenses from existing Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 being paid on the death of Insured Person. | |
| 731. |
To commemorate the 140th anniversary, "The Hindu Groups" has launched _________. |
| Answer» To commemorate the 140th anniversary of The Hindu Group's, the Hindu Lounge has launched its online store, The Hindu Lounge Online. The Hindu Lounge online offers a wide range of collectibles. It has been operating a store at the Express Avenue mall in Chennai. The merchandise available for sale are broadly classified into four categories: the Madras Edition, personalised collection, restored collection and handmade collection. In an effort to engage with the readers more, an online shopping portal, https://lounge.thehindu.com has been launched. | |
| 732. |
The monthly newsletter launched by Union Ministry of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises recently is; |
| Answer» Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Giriraj Singh, launched MSME Insider - a monthly e-newsletter of the Ministry. The e-newsletter would be distributed to about 50 lakh MSMEs registered on the Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum Portal. It will act as a bridge between the Ministry and MSME units and stakeholders. It will also help in creating the awareness about the schemes and propagate the agenda of the ministry. | |
| 733. |
Name the new portal launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, that will have information on budget, expenditure and Bill Payment position? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a new web portal 'Budget Dashboard', incorporating features of Ministry of AYUSH and Department of Health Research. It will have information on budget, expenditure and Bill Payment position. It consists the Details of Budget and expenditure, Details of flagship schemes, Central sector expenditure, North East, SC/ST, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, etc. A Unique feature of Bill Position for All India Pay & Accounts Offices (PAOs), and SMS facility of information on demand and SMS alerts for shortfall in expenditure. | |
| 734. |
Which ministry launched India's first-ever online and centralised National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO)? |
| Answer» India's first-ever online and centralised National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO) has been launched by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on September 20, 2018. With this, India will become the 9th country in the world to maintain such a database. The database will have a record of the name, photographs, address, fingerprint and other details of convicted sexual offenders. It has information about 4.5 lakh sexual offenders. It is an initiative under the National Mission for Safety of Women. The database will be maintained by the National Crime Records Bureau under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The database will be made available to law enforcement agencies for various purposes including investigation and employee verification. | |
| 735. |
How many lakhs did IRDA Raised Minimum Driver Insurance Cover for the road accident victims? |
| Answer» Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority raised the minimum insurance cover for owner-driver to Rs. 15 lakh for a premium of Rs. 750 per annum, a move to provide some succour to road accident victims. Currently, the capital sum insured (CSI) under this section for motorized two-wheelers and private cars/commercial vehicles is Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh, respectively. | |
| 736. |
On which date, the first General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will be held? |
| Answer» The first General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will be inaugurated on October 2, 2018 in Delhi. The Ministerial level Assembly will be held in Greater Noida the following day. The ISA is a major initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in contributing to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement through the rapid and massive deployment of solar energy. It is India's first international and inter-governmental organisation of 121 Countries and has headquarters in India with United Nations as Strategic Partner. It aims to create a collaborative platform for increased deployment of solar energy technologies to enhance energy security and sustainable development. | |
| 737. |
India to introduce help line number 1800-11-2356 for whom? |
| Answer» India has introduced a quit-line number, 1800-11-2356, on tobacco products. The Union Health Ministry has already been creating awareness among people by making mandate display of pictorial health warning on both sides of packets containing cigarettes, bidis, and chewing tobacco. The quit-line number is to be printed on all tobacco products that will be manufactured after September 1, 2018. India is the first country among the SAARC countries to have introduced such a helpline. India is the fourth country in Asia after Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore to have this government helpline for those looking at quitting tobacco. | |
| 738. |
Who gave an approval for BSE to launch delivery-based futures contract in gold and silver? |
| Answer» Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to launch delivery-based futures contract in gold (1 kg) and silver (30 kg). BSE will launch trading in these contracts on October 1. The delivery centre of gold and silver futures contract will be exchange designated vaults at Ahmedabad initially, and then will be expanded across India in the second phase. The commodity trading session will function from Monday to Friday between 10 a.m. and 11.30 p.m. | |
| 739. |
This Institute signed a MoU with Atomic Minerals Directorate and Department of Atomic Energy for uranium exploration in India. |
| Answer» National Geophysical Research Institute signed a MoU with Atomic Minerals Directorate and Department of Atomic Energy for uranium exploration in India. The exploration will use high resolution heliborne geophysical imaging of earth's shallow subsurface. NGRI and AMD-DAE will carry out heliborne surveys in Karnataka, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 740. |
Which Indian airport has become the 16th busiest airport in the world according to 'The Annual World Airport Traffic Report 2018' by Airport Council International (ACI)? |
| Answer» According to 'The Annual World Airport Traffic Report 2018' by Airport Council International (ACI), Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is the 16th busiest in the world. It jumped 6 places from 22nd position in 2016. In 2017, IGI has handled 63.4 million passengers accounting for 14 per cent more passengers than in 2016. The first place was held by Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson in the US handling 103.9 million passengers in 2017, followed by Beijing with 95.8 million passengers. The other 3 consisting of the top 5 are: Dubai International Airport handling 88.2 million passengers at third position. Tokyo and Los Angeles dealing with 85.4 million and 84.5 million passengers stood at 4th and 5th place. | |
| 741. |
The government has set up a Lokpal Search Committee under the Chairmanship of former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. How many members are there in the committee? |
| Answer» The government has set up an eight-member Lokpal Search Committee under the Chairmanship of former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai. Prasar Bharati Chairman A Surya Prakash, former SBI Chief Arundhati Bhattacharya and Justice Sukha Ram Singh Yadav among others will be members of the panel. An official order issued by Ministry of Personnel stated that the panel will recommend the names for the Chairperson and Members of the Lokpal to the Lokpal Selection Committee. According to the Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh the search panel is a major step towards setting up of the Lokpal and the committee will start functioning soon. | |
| 742. |
This Indian institute tops in the Global List Of Best Institutes. |
| Answer» No Indian institution figures in the top 250 of the Times Higher Education's (THE) world university rankings 2019, though the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, has retained its position as the highest-ranked centre in the country, while the Indian Institute of Technology-Indore has risen to the highest position behind it. The rankings show Oxford continues to hold the first place, Cambridge second, and Stanford third. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology rose one place to number four. In India, number of Indian institutions in the rankings increased from 42 last year to 49, making it the fifth best-represented nation. | |
| 743. |
CREDAI has signed a MoU with Greater Chennai Corporation to restore how many waterbodies in the city? |
| Answer» The Confederation of Real Estate Developer's Associations of India (CREDAI), Chennai, has signed a MoU with Greater Chennai Corporation in order to restore 10 waterbodies in the city. This project costs around Rs.50 lakhs. CREDAI Chennai has picked up tanks in Ambattur (Arraa Kulam, Ayyankulam, Vairavan Kulam), Valasaravakkam (Mayttukuppam Ganga Nagar pond, Appaduraipillai street pond), Alandur (Aalavancherry kulam), Perungudi (Mandapamkuttai, Amara pond) and Sholinganallur (Thallikullam and Saraya Kulam). | |
| 744. |
Which ministry approved a new rules of merging police forces in 6 Union Territories? |
| Answer» Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified new rules merging police forces in 6 Union Territories. The National Capital Territory of Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Chandigarh (Police Service) Rules, 2018, was notified on September 25 2018. The police officers, who are not direct IPS recruits, could be posted in any of the 6 UTs. | |
| 745. |
Who launched SATAT Initiative? |
| Answer» Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched an innovative initiative titled SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation). This initiative would benefit both vehicle-users as well as farmers and entrepreneurs. | |
| 746. |
__________ and NASSCOM signs MoU to Strengthen Child Rights. |
| Answer» UNICEF and NASSCOM Foundation have signed an agreement to strengthen child rights through "meaningful business interventions. With this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organisations will work collaboratively on two key areas including national sensitisation on child online protection and encouraging innovations for child rights' in the country. | |
| 747. |
Which alcohol control initiative has been launched by the World Health Organization (WHO), recently? |
| Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently launched a new alcohol control initiative 'SAFER' to prevent and reduce alcohol-related death and disability. It provides five high-impact strategies that can help governments reduce the harmful use of alcohol and related health, social and economic consequences. The WHO-led initiative and action package aim to support global target of reducing harmful use of alcohol by 10% by 2025. It is the newest WHO-led roadmap to support governments in taking practical steps to accelerate progress on health, beat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through addressing the harmful use of alcohol, and achieves development targets. | |
| 748. |
Which museum is to hold a flying exhibition titled Freedom is in the air? |
| Answer» The Museum of Goa (MoG) Foundation is to hold a colourful flying exhibition titled Freedom is in the air. It is to celebrate the recent striking down of Section 377 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) by the Supreme Court of India, from November 10 to 30. The event will be held in collaboration with Hamsafar Trust and Goa Livelihood Forum at MoG museum in Pilerna. The Foundation has invited entries from artists from across the country to create works of art in response to LGBTQ issues through an open call to participate in the exhibition. It is expected that the initiative would help the cause of generating awareness over the Supreme Court judgement and its positive implications for the LGBT communities. | |
| 749. |
Which organisation launched the first Global Guidelines on Sanitation and Health? |
| Answer» World Health Organization (WHO) launched its first Global Guidelines on Sanitation and Health. According to estimation, for every US$ 1 invested in sanitation a nearly six-fold return can be expected. The new guidelines are based on four principal recommendations. They are: Accessible toilets, for entire communities, that safely contain excreta, through Sanitation interventions. Local health risk assessments to protect individuals and communities from exposure to excreta. Integration of sanitation into regular local government-led planning and service provision The health sector should invest more and play a coordinating role in sanitation planning to protect public health. | |
| 750. |
Thise ministry was named as the best department under the "Swachchta Hi Seva" category of awards. |
| Answer» Ministry of Railways was named the best department for its contribution to "Swachchta Pakhwada" under the "Swachchta Hi Seva" category of awards. This was declared in an inter-ministry initiative organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to encourage cleanliness in government offices and health facilities. The award was presented to the Railway Ministry on the 4th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission (October 2). 'Swachchta Hi Seva' campaign was launched in 2017 to promote the public to involve in building toilets and cleaning public places. | |