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| 1451. |
How many spokes are there in the Ashok Chakra? |
| Answer» The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Dharma Chakra; a wheel represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. | |
| 1452. |
Naval Air Enclave and __________ inks MoU for air operations. |
| Answer» The Naval Air Enclave in Kochi and Cochin International Airport Limited have signed a MoU for commencement of naval air operations from the NAE, a naval aviation facility at CIAL in Nedumbassery. According to MoU, military aircraft will use the CIAL runway for take off and landing and the NAE taxy track for accessing the dispersal and aircraft hangar. | |
| 1453. |
The name of the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), which is launched by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the Indian Coast Guard(ICG). |
| Answer» Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) which is a premier warship builder based at Kolkata, launched the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard(ICG). The ship is the last series of the five FPVs built by GRSE.It is to be Commissioned as Kanaklata Barua, named after a freedom fighter from Assam.The first ship of FPV class is ICGS (Indian Coast Guard Ship) Priyadarshini that was commissioned on March 27, 2019. | |
| 1454. |
Which orthodox tea variety was sold One kilogram at Rs.50,000 at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC)? |
| Answer» Manohari Gold is a specialty orthodox tea variety was sold One kilogram at Rs.50,000 in the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC). | |
| 1455. |
What is the theme of the Swachh Survekshan 2020? |
| Answer» Jal Shakti Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the 2nd Edition of Swaccha Survakshan Grameen, India's largest sanitation survey, for 2019 in New Delhi. To engage rural communities in improvement of the sanitation status of their districts and states through intensive campaign and to accelerate the momentum of Swachhta Abhiyan. Under the Swachh Survekshan Grameen, districts and states will be ranked on data collected from citizen feedback, direct observation and service-level progress. The Swachh Survekshan 2020 has the theme "Cleanliness is Our Right". | |
| 1456. |
Centre plans to institute a Motor Vehicle (MV) Accident Fund under; |
| Answer» Centre plans to institute a Motor Vehicle (MV) Accident Fund, a relief fund to victims of road accidents. The announcement comes after passing the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act. The introduced amendments aim to improve road safety and help citizens in their dealings with transport departments. The amendments also aim to strengthen rural transport, public transport and last mile connectivity through automation, computerization and online services. | |
| 1457. |
Which IIT institute records initial success by fabricating a rechargeable iron ion battery? |
| Answer» For the first time, a team of Researchers led by Ramaprabhu Sundara at Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Madras has fabricated a rechargeable iron ion battery designed using mild steel as the anode. The rechargeable iron ion battery is cost-effective and it will store a high amount of energy in the battery & also displayed good stability with 54% capacity retention at the end of 50 cycles. Vanadium pentoxide is used as the cathode in Iron ion battery & it was chosen as it has a layered structure with very large spacing between the layers. Lithium ions are the charge carriers in lithium-ion battery, the Fe2+ ions perform that function in the case of iron ion battery. This is a significant achievement because lithium-ion batteries are widely in use as of now. But, the lithium reserves are limited when compared to iron reserves. | |
| 1458. |
Along with which ministry, Ministry of Railways launched Commando for Railway Security (CORAS) of Indian Railways? |
| Answer» Ministry of Railways and Commerce & Industry launched Commando for Railway Security (CORAS) of Indian Railways. It was launched by Shri Piyush Goyal. He also launched a new establishment manual for Railway Protection Force (RPF). The induction of CORAS was planned in RPF. The Ministry also plans to install a new network of CCTV cameras at every station. It will be set up to enhance the security of Railway passengers. | |
| 1459. |
__________ and NIT Jalandhar Researchers develop Bone Implant Materials From waste Eggshells. |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad and Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jalandhar (Punjab) researchers have developed a process by which bone implant materials can be synthesized from eggshells which are dumped as waste. The team synthesized nanopowder, which is a hundred thousand times smaller than the width of a single human hair, from the eggshells, which are made of largely calcium-containing minerals (95.1%) along with small amounts of proteins and water. This will help people, who are affected in using synthetic chemicals as bone replacement materials because of the presence of chemical residues. Plaster of Paris is commonly used by people to heal bone defects but it is highly toxic. | |
| 1460. |
What is the name of the Scheme for Capacity Building In Textile Sector (SCBTS) to impart skill based training to workers signed by Ministry of textiles & 16 states in New Delhi? |
| Answer» Ministry of textiles and a total of 16 states from the country have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a function in New Delhi to take project Samarth- which is Scheme for Capacity Building In Textile Sector (SCBTS) to impart skill based training to workers. A total of 18 states were initially planned to partner with the textile ministry. But Odisha and Jammu & Kashmir were not present during the function. | |
| 1461. |
When was the Non-Cooperation movement started? |
| Answer» Gandhi feared that the movement might lead to popular violence. The non-cooperation movement was launched on 1 August 1920 and withdrawn in February 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident. | |
| 1462. |
The researchers at which IIT have developed industrial and field robot 'GraspMan'? |
| Answer» The researchers from IIT Madras have developed a multi-modal robot 'GraspMan' with good grasping, manipulation and locomotion abilities for use in industrial and field applications. The GraspMan is consists of a pair of graspers, which provide morphological adaptation. It will enable to conform to the geometry of the object being grasped. This allows the grasper to hold objects securely and manipulate it much like the human hand. The motivation behind this research is to realize a robot with a minimalistic design that can overcome the need for task-specific robots that are capable of navigating and manipulating across different environments without increasing the system complexity. | |
| 1463. |
How many BSF Officials Conferred with Medals on 73rd Independence Day? |
| Answer» The Fifty Six Border Security Force (BSF)officials announced for conferring the Police Medals on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day, 2019. The five of them would confer with Police Medal for Gallantry for Distinguished Service. | |
| 1464. |
Who was the founder of Ghadar party? |
| Answer» The Ghadar Party was an Indian revolutionary organisation primarily founded by Indians. The party was multi-ethnic and had Sikh, Hindu and Muslim leaders. The party was headquartered in San Francisco, United States. Founders: Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Santokh Singh, Sant Baba Wasakha Singh Dadehar, Baba Jawala Singh. | |
| 1465. |
Where was the World Education Summit (WES) held? |
| Answer» Since 2011, World Education Summits have witnessed the confluence of decision makers, influential experts and practitioners linked to education sector from across the world. The summit aims to explore groundbreaking innovations and encourage steps to ensure significant improvements in the global education sector. | |
| 1466. |
Who is the Governor of Nagaland? |
| Answer» Shri R.N. Ravi, born in 1952, did Masters in Physics in 1974 and after a brief stint in journalism joined the Indian Police Service in 1976. | |
| 1467. |
Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan Dhan scheme was launched under which ministry? |
| Answer» The NDA-led government in its second term is to launch Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme on 19 August. The pension scheme for small traders functions under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The proposal for the scheme was approved by the cabinet on May 31, 2019. The scheme was notified by the Ministry on July 22. Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan scheme aims to target enrolling 25 lakh subscribers in 2019-2020. | |
| 1468. |
Name the nationwide hackathon launched by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) for innovation for Divyang/ physically challenged people accessible toilets . |
| Answer» Under Swachh Bharat Mission, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has launched a nationwide Hackathon called "San-Sadhan" for Divyang/ physically challenged people accessible toilets, which will be held from September 14- 15,2019 in New Delhi. It aimed to enhance sensitivity and develop an ecosystem for creating a barrier-free environment. | |
| 1469. |
Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh has set a committee to review the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016 and Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2009. It consists of how many members? |
| Answer» Defence Minister of India, Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the formation of 12-member high-level committee, headed by the Director-General (Acquisitions) to revise and align the procedure of Defence procurement with the aim of strengthening the 'Make in India' initiative.Rajnath Singh approves a high-level Committee to review Defence Procurement Procedure to strengthen 'Make in India' initiative. The committee has been tasked to review the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2006 and the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2009. | |
| 1470. |
With which organisation, IIT Kanpur has developed a kit to spread awareness about sexual abuse among children? |
| Answer» IIT Kanpur has developed a kit in collaboration with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to spread awareness about sexual abuse among children. The kit can be used in classrooms for kids aged between 8-12 and in a group of 30-35 students in one session. The kit constitutes a set of cards, posters, short animation clips and games, which can be used by teachers or an NGO. | |
| 1471. |
Name the world's biggest project for teacher training that is set to be launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development? |
| Answer» Ministry of Human Resource Development will launch the world's biggest project for teacher training named NISHTHA (National Initiative on School Teachers Head Holistic Advancement) on August 22, 2019. | |
| 1472. |
Who plans to launch a new scheme called "Supra" (Scientific and Useful Profound Research Advancement) to fund scientists? |
| Answer» In a bid to promote research in cutting edge areas of science, the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) plans to launch a new scheme called "Supra" (Scientific and Useful Profound Research Advancement) to fund scientists. The scheme has designed as a part of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 100-day transformative ideas. The aim of this scheme is to fund new scientific and engineering breakthroughs with global impact. This will promote new areas of study, novel scientific concepts, new products, and technologies. It will also attract high-quality research proposals consisting of new hypotheses or challenge present ones and provide innovative solutions. | |
| 1473. |
Which Asian mountain is also known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent? |
| Answer» K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the extreme difficulty of ascent. | |
| 1474. |
According to the latest report of the World Health Organization, which infectious disease outbreak is increasing rapidly in the world? |
| Answer» WHO suggests that there are major measles outbreaks currently occurring in Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Philippines, South Sudan and Thailand. In the WHO European region, there were approximately 90,000 cases reported in the first six months of 2019. | |
| 1475. |
Which organization recently released a report 'Quality Unknown: The Invisible Water Crisis'? |
| Answer» As per the report 'Quality Unknown: The Invisible Water Crisis'released by World Bank there is direct relation between water pollution and economic growth. According to the analysis by the World Bank, poor water quality is affecting economic growth and worsening health conditions. | |
| 1476. |
What will be the theme of the India Economic Summit 2019? |
| Answer» The theme of the 2-day India Economic Summit 2019 will be 'Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the World'. | |
| 1477. |
NCPCR and which IIT have developed a kit to spread sexual-abuse awareness? |
| Answer» The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in collaboration with IIT Kanpur has developed a kit to spread sexual-abuse awareness among children by using interactive means to teach them about personal safety. The kit is a set of cards, posters, short animation clips and games. It can be used by teachers or NGOs to conduct an interactive workshop for children about sexual-abuse awareness. The kit also features game cards as an intervention to assess the learning acquired by children. It can be used in classrooms for kids aged between 8-12 and in a group of 30-35 students in one session. It has manuals, reading and video material for the teacher or workshop facilitator to read and understand how to conduct the workshop. The workshop kit has been vetted by the psychologists at Central Institute of Psychiatry of Ranchi, and a revised version will be developed based on their feedback. | |
| 1478. |
In which year, Paper Currency Act was enacted by British Government of India? |
| Answer» The Paper Currency Act of 1861 gave the Government the monopoly of note issued throughout the vast expanse of British India. | |
| 1479. |
What is the maximum load bearing capacity of Mobile Metallic Ramp (MMR), that is designed by Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES)? |
| Answer» The MMR with a load-bearing capacity of 70 metric tonne (MT), was handed over to Vice Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Devraj Anbu.It has been designed and developed by the Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), which is DRDO's premier research laboratory. MMR: The MMR is designed and developed for the Indian Army for reducing Strategic Mobility time of mobilising Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV). Portable modular design with easy assembling and disassembling are the features of MMR. | |
| 1480. |
This Indian structures has featured in Time's 2019 list of 100 greatest places in world. |
| Answer» India's 'Statue of Unity' and Soho House in Mumbai have been featured in the Time's list of 100 greatest places in the world. The Time magazine in its annual list of 2019, compiled a list of 100 greatest places in the world that are new and noteworthy destinations to experience. | |
| 1481. |
Who released the second Round of Composite Water Management Index (CWMI 2.0) in New Delhi? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog has released the Round of Composite Water Management Index (CWMI 2.0) in New Delhi. The report was launched by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog and Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Jal Shakti. NITI Aayog has prepared the report to supplement the efforts of Jal Shakti Ministry. The CWMI 2.0 ranks varied states for the reference year 2017-18 as against 2016-17. | |
| 1482. |
Indian Army signed an MoU with __________ to empower the Indian Army. |
| Answer» Indian Army signed an MoU with Tata Realty & Housing on 22 August 2019. It is a historic milestone achieved by the Indian Army. The MoU will empower the Indian Army personnel to take over, with immediate effect, dwelling units in 13 'Ready to Move in' projects of Tata Realty across India. The projects are spread over 10 cities including Gurugram, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune among others at a discount ranging from 11% to 27%. The provision also includes the Army Welfare Housing Organization (AWHO). AWHO has always provided quality housing for Army personnel who are deployed in remote locations across the country. Rather than building houses for the soldiers, the MoU facilitates the Army for the acquisition of homes from reputed private builders. | |
| 1483. |
The Scheme by which a large number of taxpayers to close their pending disputes, will be operationalized from 1st September 2019 to 31st December 2019. |
| Answer» The Sabka Vishwas-Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019 will be operationalized from 1st September 2019 to 31st December 2019. The scheme was announced by the Hon'ble Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2019-20. | |
| 1484. |
Which Indian organization has signed an MoU with Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) on food safety and standards? |
| Answer» MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Nepal's Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) on food safety and standards. A cheque amounting 2.45 billion Nepali Rupees(INR 153 crore) was also handed over to Government of Nepal towards reimbursement for reconstruction of 50,000 houses in Nuwakot and Gorkha districts. | |
| 1485. |
Who is the minister of Petroleum, now? |
| Answer» The ministry is headed by the Cabinet Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dr M M Kutty is the Secretary of the Ministry. | |
| 1486. |
Which glacier in Iceland has lost its identity due to climate change? |
| Answer» Iceland unveiled a plaque to its Okjokull ice sheet, the first of the country's hundreds of glaciers to melt away due to climate change. Scientists see the shrinking of glaciers as one of many warning signs that the earth's climate is lurching toward dangerous tipping points. | |
| 1487. |
With which ministry, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate this "Hunar Haat" at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur? |
| Answer» Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot will inaugurate this "Hunar Haat" at Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur. "Hunar Haat" has proved to be an effective programme to provide employment and employment opportunities to master artisans. More than 2 lakh 40 thousand master artisans, craftsmen and culinary experts have been provided employment and employment opportunities. | |
| 1488. |
The researchers from this university have developed metalens, an electronic flat lens that works like the human eye. |
| Answer» Harvard researchers have developed metalens, an electronic flat lens that works like the human eye. The technology used in the new artificial eye will revolutionize the lenses used in cameras, VR/AR headsets and eyewear. The special features of the lens include simultaneous focus, control of aberrations caused by astigmatisms and image shifts. The Lens demonstrates the feasibility of embedded optical zoom and autofocus for a wide range of applications, including cell phone cameras. It uses tiny nanostructures to focus light and hence the entire visible light spectrum at a single point. | |
| 1489. |
Sabka Vishwas scheme is associated to which purpose? |
| Answer» The Government of India (GoI) has recently notified the Sabka Vishwas - Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme 2019 to reduce legacy service tax and central excise cases in the pre-GST era. The scheme will be operationalized from 1st September 2019 & would continue till 31st December 2019. The two main components of the Scheme are dispute resolution and amnesty. The most attractive aspect of the scheme is that it provides substantial relief in tax dues for all categories of cases as well as full waiver of interest, fine and penalty. For all the cases pending in adjudication or appeal - in any forum - this Scheme offers a relief of 70% from the duty demand if it is Rs.50 lakhs or less and 50% if it is more than Rs. 50 lakhs. It's main purpose is to settle pending indirect tax disputes. The scheme is especially tailored to free the large number of small taxpayers of their pending disputes with the tax administration. | |
| 1490. |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change has announced to relax the mandatory charging of lease rent __________ for wind power projects. |
| Answer» The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change has announced that it is to relax the mandatory charging of lease rent of Rs. 30,000/- per Mega Watt (MW) for wind power projects. The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar at a review held in New Delhi. The step by the Ministry aims to boost investment in wind power projects. It will also help in providing wind power at a cheaper rate. The government aims to meet maximum energy requirement by tapping renewal energy resources. It also plans to achieve the target of clean energy in a time-bound manner, various policies and regulations are being constantly updated. The move will help in providing wind power at a cheaper rate & also strengthen India's commitments towards International Agreements such as National Commitment pledged in Paris in December 2015, which was to have 40% of the power from renewable resources by 2030.x | |
| 1491. |
The UGC has constituted a high-level committee to inquire the alleged sale of fake degrees by universities. It consists of how many members? |
| Answer» The UGC has set up a five-member committee to look into the allegations of sale of fake degrees by certain universities. The committee was set up on the orders of the Union HRD Ministry. | |
| 1492. |
Name the world's largest Integrated Online Junction launched for school education to improve the school education system. |
| Answer» The Union Minister for Human Resource Development(MHRD) Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched "Shagun" which is one of the world's largest Integrated Online Junction for school education to improve the school education system. It was launched in New Delhi where a booklet about Shagun was also released in the presence of Minister of State for HRD, Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre. The portal for shagun is htpp://shagun.govt.in. | |
| 1493. |
A campaign for change management "Angikaar" for social behaviour change was launched by the ministry of; |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently launched a campaign for change management "Angikaar" for social behaviour change. The campaign focusesing on issues such as water & energy conservation, waste management, health, tree plantation, sanitation and hygiene for beneficiaries of completed houses under PMAY (U), through community mobilisation and IEC activities. For this purpose, the campaign will converge with schemes and Missions of other Ministries dealing with these subjects. The convergence would especially focus on Ujjwala for gas connection and Ayushman Bharat for health insurance to the beneficiaries of PMAY (U). Apart from this, the Ministry also launched e-Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India. | |
| 1494. |
Microsoft and __________ partners to forward advance AI skilling in India. |
| Answer» The Indian School of Business (ISB) and Microsoft India announced a new partnership to take forward their shared vision for an AI-empowered India. Through the creation of the AI Digital Lab, the two organizations will collaborate in research which will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to study issues that are relevant for business and public policy. The partnership will also jointly introduce a new executive program titled "Leading Business Transformation in the Age of AI" in October 2019 which will equip business leaders with tools and strategies to transform their respective organizations to AI-driven organizations. | |
| 1495. |
Which organization has instituted the 35th Smart Policing Awards at Homeland Security 2019 Conference, in New Delhi? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Jitendra Singh has presented 35 Smart Policing Awards, instituted by FICCI(Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) at Homeland Security 2019 Conference, in New Delhi. He also released a compendium on 'Best Practices in Policing' during the event. | |
| 1496. |
The National Digital Library of India project to develop a framework of virtual repository of learning resources was launched by the ministry of; |
| Answer» Human Resource Development Ministry has launched the National Digital Library of India project to develop a framework of virtual repository of learning resources with a single-window search facility. It has been launched under the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology, NMEICT. Currently, there are more than 3 crore digital resources available through the National Digital Library. National Digital Library is also integrated with UMANG App. | |
| 1497. |
Women's Equality Day 2019 observed on August 26. The colour for Women's Equality Day is; |
| Answer» Women's Equality Day is celebrated on August 26, 2019. It commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment in the United States of America (USA) Constitution by US Congress in 1920 that provides equal rights to women, including the right to vote. It is an annual event in the US. The amendment for the same was first introduced in 1878. The colour for Women's Equality Day is purple. In 1920, the then US Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed a proclamation at his residence in Washington, ending a struggle for the right to vote and in 1971, the US Congress designated August 26 as Women's Equality Day and was first celebrated in 1973. | |
| 1498. |
Name the organization which has permitted to use the Aadhaar based bank mandated KYC (Know Your Customer) to avoid repeating the process for the customers. |
| Answer» Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman notified that the Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) will be permitted to use the Aadhaar based bank mandated KYC (Know Your Customer) to avoid repeating the process for the customers. The move will simplify and quicken up the process of availing credit.Background: The government had amended the Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) Act 2002 to allow digital KYC. The amendment clarifies the various modes by which banks and NBFCs can capture the customers' data electronically and also allowed the financial entities to capture full details through eKYC, removing the need to provide the physical documents. It allowed the use of electronic documents besides physical documents to do the KYC Process. | |
| 1499. |
Name the stadium which will soon be renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium? |
| Answer» Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium will be renamed as Arun Jaitley Stadium in the memory of the late Union Minister, who had served as the DDCA President from 1999 to 2013. | |
| 1500. |
Who sets up 4-member panel to examine bank frauds above Rs 50 crore? |
| Answer» Te Advisory Board for Banking Frauds (ABBF) which is a 4 member board headed by former Vigilance Commissioner T M Bhasin (also former Indian Bank Chief Managing Director(MD)), is constituted by The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to look into bank fraud cases of over 50 crore rupees and above and to take necessary action. | |