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| 1351. |
How many Air Routes are made functional under UDAN Scheme? |
| Answer» Eight routes under regional connectivity scheme UDAN have become functional. According to Civil Aviation Ministry, by this the total number of operational routes have become 194. The ministry had launched the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme on October 21, 2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and make air travel affordable to the masses. | |
| 1352. |
Name the Indian Institute, which topped in the World Reputation Rankings 2019 released by the Times Higher Education. |
| Answer» In the World Reputation Rankings 2019 released by the Times Higher Education, among the Indian Institutes, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal were awarded the top 3 positions.The 2019 rankings are based on a survey carried out between November 2018 and February 2019. It received a total of 11,554 responses from 135 countries.It ranked institutions for their reputation in research and teaching. | |
| 1353. |
The Union Government has proposed which urban rail transit system for small cities? |
| Answer» The Union Government has proposed light urban rail transit system - 'Metrolite' - in small cities and towns having lower projection of ridership, with each train having three coaches and a restricted speed of 25 kmph. The 'Metrolite' can be developed at a lower cost in comparison with existing metro system & will also act as feeder system to high capacity Metro. The three-coach train will have capacity of carrying 300 passengers. Sources said the government would provide financial assistance to states to implement the light urban rail transit system. It will have a dedicated path separating the road traffic with it. For segregation with road traffic, fencing can be provided on either side of network. The 'Metrolite' system will have shelter platforms. Metrolite platforms will not have AFC gates, platform screen doors, X-ray and baggage scanner. | |
| 1354. |
Ministry of home affairs approves __________ to be India's 1st Lightest, Indigenous Bullet Proof Jacket. |
| Answer» Bhabha Kavach, called as "India's lightest bullet- proof jacket" was launched at the International Police Expo 2019 in New Delhi. The bullet proof jacket is developed by the Ordnance Factories Board (OFB) and metal alloys manufacturer Mishra Dhatu Nigam (MIDHANI) whichis headquartered at Hyderabad. Each Bharat Kavach has four hard armour plates, to protect the wearer from the front, back and either side. The bullet proof jacket blocks bullets from an AK-47 assault rifle and from 5.46mm INSAS rifle. t weighs 9.2kg, which is 300 gm less than the weight of bullet proof jacket prescribed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA). It has a warranty for a period of 5years. | |
| 1355. |
The capital of Madagascar is_____ |
| Answer» Antananarivo, formerly Tananarive, town and national capital of Madagascar, central Madagascar island. | |
| 1356. |
Who unveils country's first body protector jointly developed by DRDO for women personnel in combat? |
| Answer» India's largest Central Armed Police Force, CRPF( Central Reserve Police Force) unveiled the country's first prototype of a body protector for women personnel. It has been jointly developed after over two years of research by CRPF and Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), which functions under the DRDO(Defence Research and Development Organisation). The multi-design black coloured "gender-specific protective gear" weighs 6 kg cost around Rs 9000 would protect an individual from the neck to the toe with chest, hand, legs, shin and thigh guards. 8,000 women personnel in CRPF will be benefited by the protective gear & help them during riot-control duties and regulation of public protests. | |
| 1357. |
In the Parliament of India Upper House is known as ? |
| Answer» The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. | |
| 1358. |
Azad Hind Fauj was founded in 1943 at which place? |
| Answer» The army was first formed in August 1942 under Mohan Singh by Indian PoWs of the British-Indian Army captured by Japan in the Malayan campaign and at Singapore | |
| 1359. |
Which educational institute has launched AI App CARE4U for the benefit of senior citizens? |
| Answer» The mobile app 'CARE4U' created by the IIT Kharagpur students connects the caregiver's phone to the elderly's. It can remind the person to take medicines and even detect if the person has fallen down. The 'CARE4U' mobile app can also do a plethora of other day-to-day life activities like make a call, send a text, book a cab and so on. | |
| 1360. |
Bokaro Steel Limited was established with the assistance of: |
| Answer» It is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India built with Soviet help. It was incorporated as a limited company in 1964. | |
| 1361. |
Idukki Dam in Kerala is built across which river? |
| Answer» The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. | |
| 1362. |
Under which scheme the Centre has added 8 new air routes thus making the total operational routes to 194? |
| Answer» The Civil Aviation ministry added 8 more routes under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN, thus making the total operational routes to 194.The eight roots are as follows: Mysore-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Mysore, Goa-Mysore, Mysore-Goa, Cochin-Mysore, Mysore-Cochin, Kolkata-Shillong and Shillong-Kolkata. The flights connecting Kolkata and Shillong will be operated By Indigo whereas the other connectivity will be provided by Alliance air. | |
| 1363. |
To which association Vivek Kohli and M P Singh have been elected as chairman and secretary-general? |
| Answer» India's Vivek Kohli and M P Singh have been elected as chairman and secretary-general respectively of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF).Vivek Kohli defeated incumbent Alan Ransome(England)by securing 16 votes more than him in the elections held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.While MP Singh (secretary-general at Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)) was unanimously elected as secretary-general of CTTF.TTFI chief Dushyant Chautala is already held the CTTF president's post.This is the first time all the three positions in CTTF are being held by Indians. | |
| 1364. |
Which institute's amalgamation with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH) was approved by Cabinet recently? |
| Answer» Approval was given to dissolve National Institute of Miners' Health (NIMH), an autonomous Institute under Ministry of Mines (MoM) and merge / amalgamate with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) with all assets and liabilities; and absorb all the employees of NIMH in NIOH in the similar post/pay scale as the case may be and their pay be protected. NIMH, ICMR, NIOH, MoM and Department of Health Research (DHR), MoH&FW will take actions required for affecting dissolution and merger/amalgamation of NIMH with NIOH. | |
| 1365. |
The Capital city of Ethipoia is _______ |
| Answer» Addis Ababa, also spelled Addis Abeba, capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is located on a well-watered plateau surrounded by hills and mountains, in the geographic centre of the country. Only since the late 19th century has Addis Ababa been the capital of the Ethiopian state. | |
| 1366. |
Which research institute has recently found a typical apple carries more than 100m bacteria inside it? |
| Answer» A study conducted by researches of Graz University of Technology, Austria said that a typical apple carries more than 100m bacteria. Some of these microbes are important in maintaining a healthy gut environment. | |
| 1367. |
The currency of South Africa is________ |
| Answer» The rand is the official currency of South Africa. The rand is subdivided into 100 cents. | |
| 1368. |
Which species is the first to be declared endangered as a result of deep sea mining? |
| Answer» Researchers of Queen's University Belfast found that the scaly-foot snail is the first species to be declared endangered as a result of deep-sea mining. The study also covers assessments of animals living in deep sea hydrothermal vents in the Indian Ocean. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has also added the scaly-foot snail to its global Red List, the international inventory of at-risk species. Also, 14 more species were found in a hydrothermal vent ecosystem that are to be included in the next edition of IUCN's Red List to be out in 2019. | |
| 1369. |
Who has been appointed the new Union Home Secretary of Government of India (GoI)? |
| Answer» Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the1984-batch Assam Meghalaya cadre IAS officer , has been appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) | |
| 1370. |
Securitypedia has been launched by which Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) of India? |
| Answer» The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has launched a customised video interface - CISFTube - on the lines of YouTube and an on-line encyclopedia "Securitypedia" on the lines of Wikipedia to update its personnel about security related issues, best practices in forces and latest technologies available across the world. Securitypedia is an on-line encyclopedia which incorporates a wide gamut of security related practices across the globe. It is not just a static website containing data archives but is more of a dynamic platform where a force member can contribute by writing blogs on relevant security related professional issues. CISF Tube is an online video database of all videos relevant to CISF. The videos available on CISF Tube enable CISF personnel to learn on various subjects related to their functioning. | |
| 1371. |
Under which scheme, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) approved to construct 1,40,134 houses? |
| Answer» Approval was given by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), in the 45th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee to construct 1,40,134 more affordable houses to benefit the urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-(U)). This makes the number of houses sanctioned under PMAY(U) now to be 85,11,574. | |
| 1372. |
Animals adapted to life in air are called |
| Answer» Animals adapted to life in air are called arboreal. | |
| 1373. |
Which ministry organises Workshop 'Waste to Wealth' on Effective utilization of Red Mud? |
| Answer» Union Ministry of Mines organized an interactive workshop called 'Waste to Wealth' in New Delhi. The main aim is discussing productive utilisation of bauxite residue, commonly known as Red Mud. The workshop was presided over by Dr K. Rajeswara Rao, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines and was organised in association with Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) Nagpur. | |
| 1374. |
The scientists from which IIT have developed two-finger robotic hand to help paralysed stroke patients? |
| Answer» The scientists at the IIT-Kanpur have developed two-finger robotic hand (exoskeleton) to help paralysed stroke patients. For the exoskeleton, Prof. Ashish Dutta and Prof. KS Venkatesh have partnered with the University of Ulster (based in the United Kingdom) and their teacher Girijesh Prasad, who belongs to Gorakhpur. The exoskeleton uses a four-bar mechanism and has four degrees of freedom (DOF). It can be used by a patient on the hand. It uses brain signals, with the help of the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) that is worn on the head, and helps paralyzed patients to open and close the movement of their thumb, forefinger and middle fingers for physical practice. The exoskeleton is operated by a MEGA microcontroller of 300 Mhz and powered by a battery. The device will cost around Rs 15,000. | |
| 1375. |
The hottest planet in the Solar system is_________ |
| Answer» The hottest planet in out solar system is Venus with temperature approximately around 462°C. Although Mercury is the closest to the sun, it's not the hottest planet. Venus is the hottest planet because it is covered by a thick layer of clouds composed of carbon dioxide and other gases, which prevent the heat from the sun from escaping back into outer space. | |
| 1376. |
This ministry implements Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana across the country recently. |
| Answer» Union Minister for Rural Development, Narendra Singh Tomar stated that the ministry is implementing Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) across the country with the aim of organizing the rural poor women into Self Help Groups (SHGs), and continuously supporting them to take economic activities till they come out of poverty and reach an good-level of increase in income to improve their quality of life. It is a poverty alleviation scheme launched in 2011 as National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and was succeeded by Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana in 2016. This largest initiative aims at improving the livelihood of poor & helping them to set up self-employment ventures by ensuring easy access to credit. The mission is supported by the World Bank. | |
| 1377. |
Galena is the principal ore of which element ? |
| Answer» Galena, also called lead glance, is the natural mineral form of lead(II) sulfide (PbS). It is the most important ore of lead and an important source of silver. | |
| 1378. |
This ministry conducted the 7th Economic Census (EC) for the year 2019 that commenced in Tripura. |
| Answer» 7th Economic Census (EC) for the year 2019 which is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) commenced from Tripura on July 29, 2019. | |
| 1379. |
The researchers from which IIT have developed eco-friendly solar cells using kumkum dye? |
| Answer» The scientists at IIT Hyderabad have developed low-cost, environment-friendly solar cells by employing an off-the-shelf dye used to make kumkum or vermilion in India. The Dye-Sensitised Solar Cell (DSSC) is based on New Fuchsin (NF) dye with aqueous electrolyte and platinum-free counter electrodes. The research is published in the Solar Energy journal. The most familiar solar cells today are made up of silicon. However, this technology is limited by huge fabrication costs as silicon processing is very expensive and involves very high temperature methods that leave a large carbon footprint. DSSC is a third-generation thin-film organic molecule-based energy conversion device. It consists of three components: A monolayer of dye molecule adsorbed on semiconductor material, titanium dioxide (TiOB) deposited on transparent conductive oxides, like indium tin oxide (ITO) and a liquid electrolyte with an excess of electrons. DSSCs are generally considered eco-friendlier to produce than conventional solar cells because they require little energy to manufacture. | |
| 1380. |
Northeast Frontier Railway (NRF) zone has introduced which color SLR coach for women? |
| Answer» As a new initiative that would enhance the security of women, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NRF) zone has introduced pink-colored SLRcoach (second Class -cum- Luggage-cum Guard's Coach) for women. NRF Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) PranavJyoti announced that these pink coaches will help women passengers to identify their coach during rush hours.Railway Police Force (RPF) and ticket checking staff will be deployed by the railway authorities to stabilize the new system. Initially, a total of 8 trains in Rangiya district have begun the operations. They are 6 trains between New Bongaigaon and Guwahati and 2 trains between Rangiya and Murkongselek. | |
| 1381. |
Which institute students has developed 'smart agricopter' to eliminate manual spraying of pesticides in agricultural fields? |
| Answer» A 'smart agricopter' has been developed by the team of three students of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to eliminate manual spraying of pesticides in agricultural fields & It also allows spraying pesticides 10 times faster with 100% accuracy than manual spraying. Smart agricopter: It is hexacopter drone having the capacity to carry 15 liters of pesticide. It is also fitted with advanced multispectral imaging camera that helps to identify crop health by using imaging camera. Its autonomous pesticide refilling system ensures entire spraying is completely autonomous. | |
| 1382. |
Name the anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) drug recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) recently. |
| Answer» The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) drug Dolutegravir (DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations, including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. It will help more countries to improve their HIV policies.Initial studies highlighted a possible link between DTG and neural tube defects (birth defects of the brain and spinal cord that cause conditions such as spina bifida) in infants born to women using the drug at the time of conception. | |
| 1383. |
The battle of Haldighati was fought in the year_______ |
| Answer» The Battle of Haldighati was a battle fought on 18 June 1576 between cavalry and archers supporting the Rana of Mewar, Maharana Pratap, and the Mughal emperor Akbar's forces, led by Man Singh I of Amber. | |
| 1384. |
When did Alexander the great visited India? |
| Answer» The Indian campaign of Alexander the Great began in 326 BCE. | |
| 1385. |
Delhi Government recently announced to provide free electricity to households consuming up electricity up to __________. |
| Answer» Delhi Government announced to provide free electricity to all Delhi households consuming 200 units of power or less every month. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated that households will get free lifeline electricity up to 200 units. | |
| 1386. |
The capital of Finland is______ |
| Answer» Finland officially the Republic of Finland is a Nordic country. The capital and largest city is Helsinki. | |
| 1387. |
What was the theme of the India-Nepal Logistics Summit? |
| Answer» India-Nepal Logistics Summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli in Kathmandu, Nepal. The theme of the summit was "Transforming Logistics Landscape". It was attended by Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri, Special Secretary (Logistics), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India N. Sivasailam, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) V. Kalyana Rama and Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) President Bhawani Rana. | |
| 1388. |
With which IIT institute, Tata Medical Center join hands to form Comprehensive Digital Archive of Cancer Imaging? |
| Answer» Under the National Digital Library Initiative (NDLI) of the Ministry of Human Resource Development(HRD), IIT Kharagpur(Indian Institute of Technology) has joined hands with the Tata Medical Center for the project of setting up an image data bank for cancer patients & in particular, radio oncology(a medical specialty that involves the controlled use of radiation to treat cancer) in the country called Comprehensive Digital Archive of Cancer Imaging (CHAVI). CHAVI project will address the imaging-related research and will be India's first step towards harnessing artificial intelligence(AI) and deep learning methods to answer medical questions of importance in the field of image banking. It will be scaled up to a larger level of setting up medical images once it successful & then the imaginary combined with AI to treat more people as well as provide targeted therapy based on individual symptoms. | |
| 1389. |
Who designed the Indian Parliament building? |
| Answer» Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan is one of the most impressive buildings in Delhi. Located at the end of Sansad Marg the Parliament Building was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. | |
| 1390. |
The India's higest annual rainfall is experienced at ? |
| Answer» By average annual rainfall, the wettest place is Mawsynram, Meghalaya, India, with 11,873 mm (467 in) of rain per annum. | |
| 1391. |
RAPP nuclear powerlant of Rawatbhata is located in which state of India? |
| Answer» The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS; also Rajasthan Atomic Power Project - RAPP) is located at Rawatbhata in the state of Rajasthan, India. | |
| 1392. |
District Judges in a State are appointed by the |
| Answer» According to Article 233 of the Indian Constitution, appointment of district judges in any State is made by the Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such State. | |
| 1393. |
Who has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of Border Security Force (BSF)? |
| Answer» VK Johri, a 1984-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of Border Security Force (BSF). | |
| 1394. |
Which two languages to be included in the Scheme for grant of Senior/Junior Fellowships of Culture Ministry? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel informed that 2 languages- Nepali and Santhali from the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution will be included in the Sub-Field of Field "Literature" in the scheme component 'Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Artistes in the Fields of Culture'. The Ministry of Culture regulates a scheme component namely Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Artistes in the Fields of Culture. The Nodal institute for handling the Scheme of Sr. /Jr. Fellowship till selection process is the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Dwarka, Gujarat. The 22 languages are Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, English and Khasi. | |
| 1395. |
Dandi March was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in the year______ |
| Answer» On March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi embarked a historic Salt March from Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat's Ahmedabad to the village of Dandi in the state's coastal area to protest against the steep tax the British levied on salt. | |
| 1396. |
The study of Insects is called ____. |
| Answer» Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms. | |
| 1397. |
The Union Cabinet has approved this bill to reduce the regulatory or compliance burden of the registered Chit Funds Industry. |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet approved the Introduction of Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Parliament. It is aimed at reducing the regulatory or compliance burden of the registered Chit Funds Industry and protect the interests of the Chit subscribers. It will amend the Chit Fund Act 1982. The new bill will be incorporating the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee. The changes may be similar to the bill of 2018. The committee recommended that bill should incorporate insurance coverage for the chit fund subscribers where the cost must be borne by the chit fund company. It may allow a chit fund company to mention under their name as 'A ROSCA Institution' (Rotating Savings & Credit Association). This will help in distinguishing their business from other unconnected business. The old Bill had a provision for incorporating the name 'fraternity fund' instead of the commonly known 'chit fund.' Hereafter, words 'A ROSCA Institution' will be added to the nomenclature 'fraternity fund'. | |
| 1398. |
Who was the first president of UN? |
| Answer» Elected President of the first session of the General Assembly. Mr. Paul-Henri Spaak, Foreign Minister of Belgium, was elected first President of the General Assembly of the United Nations on January 16, 1946 and held this office for one session. | |
| 1399. |
Which union ministry is conducting India's first national Time Release Study (TRS)? |
| Answer» The Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance is conducting India's first national Time Release Study (TRS) between 1st - 7th August to enable faster movement of cargo across borders to benefit traders. The exercise will be institutionalized on an annual basis, during the same period every year hereafter. The TRS is an internationally recognized tool advocated by World Customs Organization (WCO) to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of international trade flows. This initiative will be conducted at the same time across 15 ports including sea, air, land and dry ports which cumulatively account for 81% of total Bills of Entries for import and 67% of Shipping Bills for export filed within India. The national TRS will establish baseline performance measurement and have standardized operations and procedures across all ports. Based on the results of the TRS, government agencies associated with cross border trade will be able to diagnose existing and potential bottlenecks which act as barriers to the free flow of trade, and take remedial actions for reducing the cargo release time. The initiative is on ground lead by the Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs. | |
| 1400. |
Name the app, which is set to be launched by the government of India to aid farmers in accessing cutting- edge technology at affordable prices . |
| Answer» The agricultural Ministry and the centre decided to launch a farm equipment rental app to aid farmers in accessing cutting- edge technology at affordable prices. Farmers can book and hire agricultural equipment and use them on rent basis. Through this initiative, small farmers will be able to make use of tools equipped with technology that are expensive to own'Uber for tractors'.The app is expected to be launched by the end of August 2019. The name 'Uber for tractors' was kept by the govt. keeping in mind the popular app 'Uber'. Just like uber connects to cabs, this 'uber for tractors' will reach the grassroot level people and farmers. Trial run for the app was conducted in four states. They are Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab. | |