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| 1151. |
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) working under ministry of science and technology has launched human tissue mapping project recently. It was named as; |
| Answer» Department of Biotechnology (DBT) working under ministry of science and technology has recently launched human tissue mapping project called MANAV: Human Atlas Initiative. It has been launched to improve understanding on human physiology. Objective of this initiative is to map every single tissue of human body to find out deepest information and roles of tissues and cells linked to a variety of ailments. Department of Biotechnology has issued funds of Rs 13 cr to two institutions in Pune, Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research (IISER) and National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS). | |
| 1152. |
NABARD has announced Rs __________ crore capital fund for rural agricultural start-ups. |
| Answer» India's National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has recently announced for Rs. 700 crore project funds for equity investments in agriculture and rural start-ups. NABARD was used to contribute to other funds but it is for the first time when NABARD launched its own funds. This project was launched by Nabventures, an auxiliary unit of NABARD. NABARD proposed amount of Rs 500 crore with an option to retain over-subscriptions of Rs 200 crore. Company names it green-shoe option. With this initiative NABARD will assist those start-ups who are engaged in agriculture and rural areas' development. | |
| 1153. |
What was the theme of the Indian Pavillion in the 58th Venice Biennale that held in Italy? |
| Answer» Venice Biennale was organized by the Venice Biennale foundation, chaired by Paolo Baratta and focuses on contemporary art, contemporary dance, architecture, cinema, and theatre. India's debut at the biennale happened in 2011 with 'Everyone Agrees: It's About To Explode', curated by Ranjit Hoskote. This was nearly 116 years after the event first started. The theme for Indian Pavillion is "150 years of Mahatma Gandhi" while India's exhibition title is "Our Time for Future Caring" curated by Roobina Karode. It has been laid down by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. | |
| 1154. |
What was the theme of the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (BC COP-1D) that held in Geneva, Switzerland? |
| Answer» In Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG) Geneva, Switzerland, the 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (BC COP-1D) held. The theme of the meeting was "Clean Planet, Healthy People: Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste". | |
| 1155. |
The name of the 100% recyclable plastic created by the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in California is; |
| Answer» U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in California created a new 100% recyclable plastic named Polydiketoenamine(PDK). This can be broken down and used without the loss of quality. It can be formed into a different shape and colour. Plastics are made of polymers, chains of hydrogen and carbons.The leader of this study is Peter Christensen. The research is published in the journal Nature Chemistry.The researchers discovered that the new PDK material has wide range of thermal and mechanical properties. It can be used in textiles, foams and 3D printed materials. | |
| 1156. |
What is the name of new 'province' in India that has claimed by Islamic State terror group, ISIS? |
| Answer» After the occurrence of clashes between militants and security forces in Kashmir on May 10, 2019, for the very first time ISIS, the Islamic State terror group has claimed to have established a new 'province' in India, termed as "Wilayah of Hind" (India Province) in Arabic. This has been announced through its Amaq News Agency. ISIS (The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Officially known as the Islamic State) did not speak about the Indian province's geographical territory though. | |
| 1157. |
ISRO launched a 2-week long summer vacation residential programme. It was named as; |
| Answer» ISRO launched a maiden 2-week long (13th May 2019 to 26th May 2019) summer vacation residential programme termed 'India Young Scientist Programme' (Yuvika-2019) or 'Yuva Vaigyanic Karyakram' in line with the central government's vision of 'Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan'. This two-week-long programme is regarded as "Catch them young". The selected students from 29 states and 7 Union Territories across India would be able to avail this novel programme. | |
| 1158. |
Scientists from this university has created the World's Smallest Colour Pixels by trapping the particles of light. |
| Answer» Scientists from the University of Cambridge, UK create the World's Smallest Colour Pixels by trapping the particles of light under the tiny rocks of gold. These pixels can be used for new types of large-scale flexible displays and are big enough to cover entire buildings.Cambridge University Professor Jeremy J Baumberg led the research.These are the smallest pixels ever created and are smaller than the typical smart phone pixels. They are compatible with roll-to-roll fabrication on flexible plastic films which reduces their production cost. | |
| 1159. |
This institution directed 18 states, 2 UTs to submit action plan on utilisation of treated wastewater. |
| Answer» NGT directed 18 States and 2 Union Territories to submit their respective action plans on utilisation of treated wastewater to reduce pressure on the groundwater resources across the country. | |
| 1160. |
Which organisation offered India an 'Observer' status and an access to International Monitoring System (IMS) data? |
| Answer» CTBTO (The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation) offered India an 'Observer' status and an access to International Monitoring System (IMS) data. CTBT is a global treaty that runs IMS which constantly monitors the Earth for nuclear explosions and shares evaluative findings with its member states. CTBTO's headquarters is in Vienna, Austria. Currently, IMS has 337 facilities, located in 89 nations. India wants CTBT to have a clause on complete nuclear disarmament and didn't yet sign the treaty as CTBT favours 5 nuclear weapon states, namely, China, US, Russia, France and UK. | |
| 1161. |
What was the theme of the Global Influence of Asian Civilizations forum? |
| Answer» The opening ceremony of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations was held in the China National Convention Center, Beijing, where Xi Jinping, Chinese President delivered a keynote speech. The representatives from 47 Asian and other invited countries attended the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations event. The theme of the forum was "Asian Values for the World" where the speakers discussed the rich and contemporary values of Asian civilizations. A supporting activity termed as the "Dialogue on Asian Internet Audio-Visual Broadcasting Policy and Release of Cooperation Results," will be held in line with the forum. | |
| 1162. |
What is the theme of 6th Session of the biennial Global Platform for (DDR) Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2019)? |
| Answer» The 6th Session of the biennial Global Platform for (DDR) Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2019) has started in Geneva, Switzerland from 13th May to 17 May 2019 and is co-chaired by Switzerland and UNISDR. The session is summoned under the theme, 'Resilience Dividend: Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Societies'.The agenda of the session is to represent the next key opportunity for the international community to enhance the implementation of the Sendai Framework, related Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, and commitments of the Paris Climate Agreement.The session has been hosted by Switzerland's Government and has been summoned and organized by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). | |
| 1163. |
Union Ministry of Environment is creating a new DNA Database of which animal in order to curb poaching? |
| Answer» Union Ministry of Environment has announced a project to create DNA Database for Indian Rhinos. This is done in order to curb poaching and collect evidence for wildlife crimes including Rhinos.The deadline to meet this project is 2021.The database will be kept in the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) headquartered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.The proponents of this project include the World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India) and the Centre-funded Wildlife Institute of India.There are three species of rhinos, of which only one, the Indian rhino or One-horned Rhinos is found in the country mainly in Kaziranga National Park, Assam. | |
| 1164. |
Who imposed a combined fine of $1.2 billion on 5 banks for currency rigging? |
| Answer» The European Union has imposed a combined fine of $1.2 billion on Barclays, Citigroup, JP Morgan, MUFG and Royal Bank of Scotland over foreign exchange rigging. Individual traders at the banks had allegedly formed two cartels to manipulate the spot foreign exchange market for 11 currencies, including the dollar, the euro and the pound. They exchanged sensitive information including client orders and their open risk positions. Swiss bank UBS was exempted from a 285 million euro fine since it alerted the existence of two cartels to the European Commission. | |
| 1165. |
Name the online writing of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) project launched for Group 'B' and 'C' Officers of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC). |
| Answer» The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified that for better human resource management, it will conduct annual performance appraisal report (APARs) of over 46,000 Group B and C officers (IRS- Indian Revenue Service officers in Customs and Central Excise in 2016-17) online in SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window).This project is being implemented in over 400 formations of CBIC across India.The DGHRM (Directorate General of Human Resource Management), the HR (Human Resource) arm of CBIC, is the implementing agency for this project. | |
| 1166. |
Which financial institution, has launched a pilot scheme for fintech Non Banking Financing Companies (NBFCs) in order to boost digital lending ? |
| Answer» Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has launched a pilot scheme for fintech Non Banking Financing Companies (NBFCs) to give financial assistance up to Rs. 10 crore in order to boost digital lending.SIDBI has set the credit exposure limit to a new fintech NBFC to 30% of the Net-Owned Fund(NOF) of the new fintech NBFC, with the maximum capital of Rs. 10 crores.The new fintech NBFCs must hold in trust the underlying securities or receivables on behalf of SIDBI.The minimum fee of 0.075% to 0.25% of the sanctioned amount along with applicable taxes is charged by the development bank. | |
| 1167. |
Who was backed by India for the position of next President of the United Nations General Assembly? |
| Answer» India backs Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande as the next President of the United Nations General Assembly. The election to the post of UNGA's President will be held in June 2019. | |
| 1168. |
International Museum Day is celebrated on 18th May every year. The theme for International Museum Day (IMD) 2019 is; |
| Answer» International Museum Day (IMD) is an international day that is celebrated on 18th May every year. It is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness of the fact that, Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. The theme for International Museum Day (IMD) 2019 is Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition. The role of museums in society is changing. Museums keep reinventing themselves in their quest for becoming more interactive, audience focused, community oriented, flexible, adaptable and mobile. They have become cultural hubs functioning as platforms where creativity combines with knowledge and where visitors can also co-create, share and interact. | |
| 1169. |
Which charity entered the Guinness Book of World Records for its hunger relief efforts? |
| Answer» PCT Humanity, a charity run by an Indian, in the UAE has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for its hunger relief efforts during the holy month of Ramzan in Abu Dhabi. The charity set the new Guinness World Records for "Longest Line of Hunger Relief Package" in Abu Dhabi. Adjudicated by Douglas Palau, the attempt saw iftar meals containing seven items spread in a line without keeping any gap between the packages for a kilometre. Joginder Singh Salaria's, founder of PCT Humanity, efforts were in continuation to the vegetarian iftar held daily at the premises of his company Pehal International, Dubai Industrial Park. The main aim of the charity is to feed people pure vegetarian food to stay healthy and fit and also save animals. | |
| 1170. |
Legacy Accelerators, Antano and Harini was honoured with the 'Award for Honour' by which ministry? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, felicitated Legacy Accelerators, Antano and Harini with the 'Award for Honour' for their work to help people change the trajectory of their lives and create a personal legacy in compressed time. Antano and Harini together with their Team of Excellence Installation Specialists and Change Agents were invited to work with some Government officers across various levels. As the impact of their work, they were felicitated with the Award. | |
| 1171. |
Name the organisation, which has offered India an Observer status and an access to IMS data. |
| Answer» CTBTO (The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation) offered India an 'Observer' status and an access to International Monitoring System (IMS) data. CTBT is a global treaty that runs IMS which constantly monitors the Earth for nuclear explosions and shares evaluative findings with its member states. CTBTO's headquarters is in Vienna, Austria. Currently, IMS has 337 facilities, located in 89 nations. India wants CTBT to have a clause on complete nuclear disarmament and didn't yet sign the treaty as CTBT favours 5 nuclear weapon states, namely, China, US, Russia, France and UK. Pakistan also did not sign the treaty but joined CTBTO as an observer. | |
| 1172. |
CBIC launches a project for CBIC officers for over 400 formations of CBIC across India. The name of the project is; |
| Answer» Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notified that for better human resource management, it will conduct annual performance appraisal report (APARs) of over 46,000 Group B and C officers (IRS- Indian Revenue Service officers in Customs and Central Excise in 2016-17) online in SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window). This project is being implemented around 400 formations of CBIC across India. The DGHRM (Directorate General of Human Resource Management), the HR (Human Resource) arm of CBIC, is the implementing agency for this project. The project serves as a key landmark in the path towards digitization and paper-less working since it leverages modern technology for improving the wholesome efficiency of the huge workforce working in Central GST (Goods and Services Tax) and Customs formations of CBIC. | |
| 1173. |
What is the name of the deceased internet sensation cat nicknamed as Grumpy Cat? |
| Answer» Internet sensation, Tardar Sauce commonly called Grumpy Cat passed away aged 7. This news was announced by Tabatha Bundesen from Morristown, Arizona, the owner of Grumpy Cat. It suffered from urinary tract infection. Grumpy Cat had feline dwarfism. It had become a viral internet sensation in September 2012 on Reddit in a post titled "Meet Grumpy Cat" uploaded by Tabatha's brother Bryan.At the time of death, it had 2.4 million followers on Instagram, 1.5m followers on Twitter and 8.5m likes on Facebook.Grumpy cat had contracted with meme agent Ben Lashes who managed other viral stars like Keyboard Cat, Scumbag Steve and Nyan Cat. It was also the star of its own movie "Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever".It was the official "Spokescat" for Friskies and appeared on several US TV shows including Today and Good Morning America. | |
| 1174. |
Name the flagship program launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which provides crop insurance to farmers. |
| Answer» The flagship program of Prime Minister Modi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) which provides crop insurance to farmers has failed. Recently, a senior official from Agriculture Ministry disclosed that out of Rs 1,400 crore designated fund for the North-Eastern state annually under PMFBY, only around 0.57% or Rs 8 crore was spent in 2018-19.Four North-eastern states are not covered under PMFBY and the states are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram.Other large states like Bihar and West Bengal had earlier withdrawn from crop insurance scheme and launched their own state-level scheme and states like Punjab had never joined the scheme. | |
| 1175. |
This university has developed a new computer program named Flye to develop precision medicine. |
| Answer» Flye' a new computer program developed by Australian National University (ANU) can help develop precision medicine. It will be helpful to find out a person's genetic makeup. The research is published in Nature Biotechnology. Flye is a step-by-step procedure for computers to assemble genomes. It will enable the process to be much faster and accurate than the current best practice methods. With the use of long DNA sequences, Flye will improve the reliability of genome assemblies and lead to a range of biomedical applications. A long DNA sequence ranges between 5,000 and 20,000 DNA letters, whereas short sequences are typically 200 letters. | |
| 1176. |
Niti Aayog pushes a cabinet to provide __________ for establishing a cloud computing platform AIRAWAT. |
| Answer» Niti Aayog has circulated a cabinet note to provide Rs 7,500 crore for the establishment of AIRAWAT, a cloud computing platform along with research institutes. This is part of the policy think tank's proposal to create an institutional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. Niti Aayog would present the cabinet note to the new government as they want an institutional framework as well as a transparent policy in place for AI. | |
| 1177. |
Name the India's fastest train which has completed 1 Lakh kilometers without missing a single trip . |
| Answer» India's fastest train 'Vande Bharat Express' completed 1 Lakh kilometers without missing a single trip. It was flagged off by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi under 'Make In India' Initiative, on February 15, 2019, from New Delhi to Varanasi. This 16 coach train began its commercial run from February 17, 2019.The indigenously-built high-speed train was manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.This high-speed train is expected to replace Shatabdi Express trains soon.The train has facilities like high-speed onboard WiFi, GPS-based passenger information system, touch-free bio-vacuum toilets, LED lighting, mobile charging points, and a climate control system which automatically adjusts to the temperature. | |
| 1178. |
Former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi was presented with an honorary degree by whom? |
| Answer» Former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi was presented with an honorary degree by the prestigious Yale University, her alma mater. The degree is to recognize her achievements in business and for being a global role model who encouraged women and girls to see themselves as top corporate executives. She is celebrated for her leadership and her commitment to helping women achieve success. Nooyi, She received a degree in Master of Public and Private Management from the university's Yale School of Management in 1980, was presented with the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Nooyi was among 11 individuals to be presented with the honorary degrees for achieving distinction in their fields. | |
| 1179. |
NITI Aayog planned to establish cloud computing platform for creating an institutional framework for artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. It was named as; |
| Answer» Recently, a policy think tank NITI Aayog has proposed a plan for Artificial Intelligence (AI) by creating a cloud computing platform named AIRAWAT and research institutes. NITI Aayog has circulated a cabinet note to provide Rs 7,500 crore funding for a 3-year period and set up a high-level task force to oversee roll-out and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The task force will be headed by NITI Aayog member with representation from all ministries and states along with experts from different fields. | |
| 1180. |
The campaign launched by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India and UN Environment India in order to raise awareness on illegal wildlife trade ahead of international day of biological diversity is; |
| Answer» A campaign "Not all animals migrate by choice" was launched by Wildlife Crime Control Bureau of India and UN Environment India in order to raise awareness on illegal wildlife trade ahead of the International Day of Biological Diversity which is observed on May 22. The campaign is aimed at creating awareness among the general public for the protection and conservation of wildlife, prevention of smuggling and reduction in demand for wildlife products. It complements worldwide action on illegal trade in wildlife through UN Environment's global campaign, Wild for Life. It is to be displayed at major airports across the country. | |
| 1181. |
Researchers from which university has developed microscope for surgery without cutting skin ? |
| Answer» Group of researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has developed the microscope for performing surgery without cutting skin. It was published in the journal "Science Advances" titled "Precise closure of single blood vessels via multiphoton absorption-based photothermolysis".The device is a specialized type of multiphoton excitation microscope that allows imaging of living tissue up to about one millimeter in depth using an ultrafast infrared laser beam, that can both scan skin and perform surgery by intensifying the heat its beam produces. | |
| 1182. |
Who flagged off the shipment of India's largest liquid Hydrogen storage tank. |
| Answer» Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Secretary, DOS & Chairman, Dr.K Sivan, flagged off the shipment of India's largest liquid Hydrogen storage tank at VRV Asia Pacific production plant at Sri City in Chittoor district. The event stands out as a typical example for ISRO-Industry cooperation for realizing import substitutes indigenously. | |
| 1183. |
The first naval exercise, which has participants from four countries viz the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia that held near Guam,United States. |
| Answer» The four countries US, Japan, South Korea, and Australia have kicked off first-of-its-kind Pacific Vanguard Naval Exercise near Guam, U.S. island territory in Micronesia. In naval drills, more than 3,000 sailors from four countries have participated and the naval exercise has focused on live-fire exercises, defensive counter-air operations, anti-submarine warfare, and replenishment at sea. Australian Navy has participated in the exercise with its two frigates, HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Parramatta. Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force participated with JS Ariake and JS Asahi and South Korea participated with ROKS Wang Geon. | |
| 1184. |
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu make an order to protect which bread in Vijayawada? |
| Answer» Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu called to protect and promote Ongole cattle breed and released a Compendium on Ongole breed of cattle at the Swarna Bharat Trust in Vijayawada, Andra Pradesh. Compendium on Ongole breed of cattle consists of 1200 pages. It provides the history of the animal from 1885 to 2016 with the information from 13 books and 80 research findings. The compendium is a collaborated work of Mullapudi Narendranath, an agricultural scientist and former Joint Director of Animal Husbandry Department, Adusumilli Madhusudan Rao. | |
| 1185. |
NGT recently ordered whom to furnish fresh details on green cover. |
| Answer» The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that around 1 crore trees have been planted across the country along highways in the past three years to maintain ecology and environmental balance. A Bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel was not satisfied with the report furnished by NHAI. It directed the NHAI officials to be present before the Tribunal. It further directed the NHAI to furnish details on why encroachments are taking place along the highways and details of steps taken to ensure removal of the same. | |
| 1186. |
Which international organization has unveiled a new strategy to tackle global snakebite "Emergency"? |
| Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new strategy to dramatically cut deaths and injuries from snakebites, and also warned a lack of anti-venoms could soon spark a "public health emergency". Each year, nearly three million people are bitten by poisonous snakes, with an estimated 81,000-138,000 deaths. The aim of the strategy is to cut snakebite-related deaths and disabilities in half by 2030. An important part of the strategy is to significantly boost production of quality anti-venoms. The strategy also called for integrating snakebite treatment and response into national health plans in affected countries, including better training of health personnel and educating communities. Snake venom can cause paralysis that stops breathing, bleeding disorders that can lead to fatal haemorrhage, irreversible kidney failure and tissue damage that can cause permanent disability and limb loss. Most snakebite victims live in the world's tropical and poorest regions, and children are worse affected due to their smaller body size. In a new report, the UN health agency urged the international community to take steps to address the problem, which it warned had long been dangerously under-estimated and neglected. | |
| 1187. |
Nirmala Sitharaman will present the First Union Budget on __________ 2019. |
| Answer» The first session of the newly-elected Lok Sabha has been convened from 17th June to 26th July 2019 and the new government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present its first Budget on 05th July 2019 by Nirmala Sitharaman, who is Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs. The 40-day session will have 30 sittings. | |
| 1188. |
According to NSSO, How many health workers has be there for 10,000 people? |
| Answer» National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO) data showed that India has 20.6 health workers per 10,000 people. This is less than the World Health Organization's (WHO) minimum overreach of 22.8 per 10,000 people. This is uneven between the urban and rural areas. Rural areas with 71 % of India's population have only 36% of health workers. Delhi highest concentration of health workers followed by Kerala, Punjab, and Haryana. | |
| 1189. |
The World Health Organisation officially labelled which addictive disorder? |
| Answer» Games may help the human brain in ways only the gamers want to believe. However, the World Health Organisation officially labelled excessive gaming as a disorder after the member states agreed to adopt the 11th revision of the 'International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems' (ICD-11). | |
| 1190. |
For whom the sahara hostel has been inaugurated by Anij Baijal in NewDelhi? |
| Answer» Anij Baijal, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has inaugurated Sahara Hostel for 'Naval Widows' or 'Veer Naris' at Vasant Kunj in New Delhi. The objective is to provide rehabilitation of Naval Widows or Veer Naris and their families at a time after the unfortunate demise of their husband who were serving Indian Navy.This is a unique project steered by the Indian Navy and has been built with the help of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC). The Hostel built over four floors and also has a common dining table and community hall. | |
| 1191. |
What is the GDP growth of India for the financial year 2020 as per Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI)? |
| Answer» FICCI's (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) economic outlook survey has projected India's median GDP (Gross Domestic Product) 7.1% for FY20 and 7.2% for FY21. The survey was conducted among economiMinimum and maximum growth estimate stood at 6.8 percent and 7.3 percent.Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rate is projected at 3.1% in 2019-20 with a minimum and maximum range of 2.1 percent and 4 percent, respectively.Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation forecasted at 4% for 2019-20 with a minimum and maximum range of 3.5 percent and 4.1 percent, respectively.sts belonging to the industry, banking, and financial services sectors. | |
| 1192. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has launched a new ministry to provide safe drinking water to people. It's named as; |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has launched a new ministry called the "Jal Shakti" to provide safe drinking water to people. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, parliamentarian from Jodhpur, who defeated Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot's son will head it. The Jal Shakti Ministry has been created by reorganising the earlier Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, which was steered by Nitin Gadkari in the previous government. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has also been added to it. The Jal Shakti Ministry will encompass issues ranging from international and inter-states water disputes, the Namami Gange project - which is a flagship initiative to clean the river, its tributaries and sub-tributaries and provide clean drinking water. | |
| 1193. |
Which organization has recognized 'burn-out' as medical condition and 'gaming disorder' as illness ? |
| Answer» Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) in its World Health Assembly held in Geneva, had for the first time recognised 'burn out' as a medical condition in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which was extensively used as a benchmark for diagnosis and health insurers. WHO in its catalogue of diseases and injuries defined burn-out as "a syndrome conceptualised as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." The updated list of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) dubbed as ICD-11 was drafted last year after the recommendations from health experts around the world.The ICD-11which will take effect in January 2022, contains several other additions, including classification of "compulsive sexual behaviour as a mental disorder. | |
| 1194. |
What is the theme UN-Habitat Assembly 2019? |
| Answer» The theme for UN-Habitat Assembly is "Innovation for Better Quality of Life in Cities and Communities". The event was inaugurated by Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta. ii. This is the first session of UN-Habitat Assembly held at Nairobi, Kenya, its headquarters. It began on May 27 and will conclude on May 31, 2019. | |
| 1195. |
The National Small Industries Corporation Limited has signed a pact with this ministry to provide enhanced services for 2019-2020 to provide enhanced services. |
| Answer» The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) inked Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for the year 2019-20 to provide enhanced services. The MoU was signed in the presence of National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD); Additional Secretary of MSME, Ram Mohan Mishra and MSME Secretary Arun Kumar Panda. It aimed at enhanced services by NSIC under its marketing, financial, technology and other support services schemes for MSMEs in the country. | |
| 1196. |
__________ launched Integrated Database on Infrastructure Projects. |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched a data platform called Integrated Database on Infrastructure Projects (IDIP) on 29th May. IDIP is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of infrastructure development in India and to enable effective decision-making among different stakeholders involved in the infrastructure sector. | |
| 1197. |
In which ocean the researchers from the University of Chicago have discovered the remnants of seawater of the Ice Age from the rock formations? |
| Answer» Researchers from the University of Chicago, have discovered the remnants of seawater of the Ice Age from the rock formations in the middle of the Indian Ocean while exploring the limestone deposits that form the Maldives. It was published in the Journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta.They were found using the ship JOIDES Resolution.The seawater from the ice age is back salty- much saltier than the normal water. It was found to be 20,000 years older.Scientists are interested in reconstructing the last Ice Age because the patterns that drove its circulation, climate and weather are different. Understanding these will help to know how the planet's climate will react in the future. | |
| 1198. |
India's only orangutan died at Odisha's Nandankanan Zoological Park recently. It's name is; |
| Answer» India's only orangutan, Binny died at Odisha's Nandankanan Zoological Park after a prolonged illness. It was 41 years old. Since a year, she was under treatment by the experts from the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology(OUAT) under the constant advice of the Orangutan experts from UK and Singapore. She was brought from Pune's Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park on November 20, 2003, aged 25. Orangutans are one of the world's 3 extant species of great apes found in Indonesia and Malaysia. At present, they are found only in the rain forests of Borneo and Sumatra. | |
| 1199. |
The resolution plan of Tata Steel to acquire Bhushan Energy Ltd was approved by ___________ |
| Answer» The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the resolution plan of Tata Steel to acquire debt-ridden Bhushan Energy Ltd. for about Rs.800 crore on 30 May. The principal bench of NCLT-Delhi also rejected objections from Bhushan Energy's former promoter Neeraj Singal opposing Tata Steels' bid. Under the resolution plan, Tata Steel will offer an upfront payment of Rs.730 crore. It would also pay Rs.50 crore additionally to operational creditors of the company. Besides, Tata Steel would also infuse Rs.367 crore into the company as a part of equity infusion. A detailed order is still awaited in this matter. | |
| 1200. |
With which IIT institute ISRO signs an MoU to set up space technology? |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has signed an MoU with The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up an IITG-ISRO Space Technology Cell (STC) at the institute where Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi inaugurated a new academic complex and research and development building. IITG-ISRO STC would be first of its kind in the North-east region to augment research and capacity building processes in the field of space technology. | |