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| 1551. |
What is the rank of India in Global Happiness Index survey by Ipsos? |
| Answer» According to a new global survey by Ipsos in India has ranked 9th in the pecking order on Happiness, among 28 nations polled. | |
| 1552. |
The capital of Tanzania is______. |
| Answer» Dar es Salaam was Tanzania's first capital city. However, Dodoma was declared as the capital of Tanzania in 1974. Despite the declaration, Dar es Salaam remains the central administrative and most prominent city in Tanzania. | |
| 1553. |
Digital Economy Report 2019 was released by; |
| Answer» United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released a report titled 'Digital Economy Report (DER) 2019'. DER was formerly known as the Information Economy Report. It examines the scope for value creation and capture in the digital economy by developing countries. Global Internet Protocol (IP) traffic has grown from about 100 gigabytes (GB) per day in 1992 to more than 45,000 GB per second in 2017. By 2022, global IP traffic is projected to reach 150,700 GB per second. Regarding value added in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, the United States and China together account for almost 40% of the world's total. | |
| 1554. |
Which Committee has been constituted by the Union Government to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into Union Territories? |
| Answer» The Union government recently constituted a 3-member committee chaired by former defence secretary Sanjay Mitra to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into two Union Territories. The other Members of the Committee are Arun Goyal, retired IAS officer and Giriraj Prasad Gupta, retired Indian Civil Accounts Service officer. The Committee will look into distribution of assets and liabilities of J&K between two UTs. | |
| 1555. |
Who launch Plastic Waste Management Campaign for Swachhta Hi Sewa 2019? |
| Answer» The theme of this year's Swachhta hi Sewa is Plastic Waste Management. Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry is playing a critical two-fold role for the success of the campaign as mandated by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. DPIIT will ensure recycling of plastic waste collected on 2nd October 2019 in cement kilns and second, collect plastic waste through nationwide shramdaan on 2nd October 2019. DPIIT requested all the State Governments and Union Territories to mobilise the Industrial Parks in States and Union Territories for collection of plastic waste across all Industrial Estates, Parks, Corridors, Nodes and Industrial Areas for the Swachata hi Sewa 2019 campaign beginning from 11th September, 2019. | |
| 1556. |
Union Government has set up a panel to oversee bifurcation of J&K into two Union Territories. It consists of how many members? |
| Answer» The Union Government has set up a three-member panel to oversee the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. The committee headed by Former Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra will have Retired IAS officer Arun Goyal and Retired Indian Civil Accounts Service officer Giriraj Prasad Gupta as members. | |
| 1557. |
The capital city of Croatia is______? |
| Answer» Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of Croatia. Zagreb is the youngest capital in Europe with a population of more than one million people. | |
| 1558. |
The BS-VI fuel is estimated to bring around an 80 per cent reduction of ________ |
| Answer» The BS-VI fuel is estimated to bring around an 80 per cent reduction of sulphur, from 50 parts per million to 10 ppm. According to analysts, the emission of NOx (nitrogen oxides) from diesel cars is also expected to come down by nearly 70 per cent and 25 per cent from cars with petrol engines. | |
| 1559. |
India's DAIS ranks __________ in "Global Top 50 IB Schools 2019" list. |
| Answer» In the "Global Top 50 IB Schools 2019" list released on September 7, 2019 by United Kingdom(UK) based education consultancy 'Education Advisers ltd', India's DhirubhaiAmbani International School (DAIS), Mumbai, Maharashtra was ranked at 10th position in the list. It is also the only Indian International Baccalaureate (IB) school featured in the list. | |
| 1560. |
Who signs MoU with FIDC for training NBFCs, recently? |
| Answer» The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC). FIDC is a representative body of asset and loan Financing Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFCs), to collaborate on the training of NBFCs in the country. According to the agreement, the training programs for NBFCs would be conducted on "Commercial Credit Reporting" aimed at building the capacity of NBFCs to enhanced reporting and enquiring on Commercial Credit Information Data from the Credit Bureaus. | |
| 1561. |
Which organisataion constitutes a committee to cease illegal groundwater extraction? |
| Answer» The National Green Tribunal has constituted a committee to formulate steps to cease illegal groundwater extraction. The committee comprises joint secretaries of Ministry of Environment and Forests and Ministry of Water Resources, Central Ground Water Board, National Institute of Hydrology (Roorkee), National Remote Sensing Centre and Central Pollution Control Board. The committee aims to ensure that groundwater is not illegally extracted and to monitor manning and functioning of the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). | |
| 1562. |
Union Government has set a target of setting up 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres across the country. Out of 12,500, How many will set up in 2019? |
| Answer» Union Government has set a target of setting up 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres across the country. Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy Minister Shripad Yesso Naik announced this during the inauguration of a Unani Medical Centre and Siddha Clinical Research Unit. Out of 12,500 Ayush Health and Wellness Centres, 4000 centres will be set up in 2019. | |
| 1563. |
The National Conference on "Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails" was organized by; |
| Answer» The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) has recently organized the National Conference on "Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails : Vulnerability of Inmates and Jail Staff and their Protection" in New Delhi. The aim of the 2-day Conference is to provide a platform for the prison personnel of all ranks at the national level to share their candid views on various operational as well as administrative issues. | |
| 1564. |
India launched an initiative to fund how many PhD fellowships for ASEAN students at IITs? |
| Answer» India has formally launched an initiative to fund 1000 scholars from South East Asian countries to pursue PhD at its 23 Indian Institutes of Technology. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs and the Human Resource Development. The scheme has an initial budget of Rs. 300 crore. The funding will cover the entire cost of study and living expenses for up to 5 years of a PhD programme. The admission portal for the programme would be executed by IIT Delhi. | |
| 1565. |
What is the theme of 24th World Energy Congress? |
| Answer» 'Energy for Prosperity' is the theme of 24th World Energy Congress. | |
| 1566. |
The Paper Currency Act was enacted by British Government of India, in which year? |
| Answer» By Act 19 of 1861 the colonial government made note issue in India a government monopoly effective 1 March 1862. The Department of Issue of Paper Currency (which we will generally call by its more colloquial name, the Paper Currency Department4) was allowed to issue notes for 10 rupees and up. | |
| 1567. |
Which organization has signed an MoU with Ministry of Railways for facilitating green initiatives in Indian Railways? |
| Answer» Ministry of Railways has signed an MoU (memorandum of understanding ) with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) for facilitation of green initiatives in Indian Railways at New Delhi. Coffee Table Publications on Energy Efficiency, GreenCo Rating (developed by CII) and Green Buildings (including railway stations) were also released during the signing ceremony. | |
| 1568. |
Under which act, E-assessment Scheme, 2019 was framed? |
| Answer» The E-assessment Scheme, 2019 was framed in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3A) of section 143 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. | |
| 1569. |
A equity that is not listed on any stock exchange is termed as __________. |
| Answer» Private Equity refers to equity that is not listed on any stock exchange. PE-funds typically take large stakes in private companies, sometimes even buying companies outright | |
| 1570. |
Ministry of Commerce & Industry introduced a new Export Credit Insurance Scheme to ease the lending process. It's named as; |
| Answer» Ministry of Commerce & Industry through Export Credit Guarantee Corporation has introduced a new Export Credit Insurance Scheme called NIRVIK. The Niryat Rin Vikash Yojana has been launched to enhance loan availability to exporters and to ease the lending process. Under the new scheme NIRVIK, up to 90 per cent of the principal amount and interest will be covered through insurance. | |
| 1571. |
Engineer day is celebrated on |
| Answer» The Engineering Community across India celebrates Engineers Day on 15 September every year as a tribute to the greatest Indian Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. | |
| 1572. |
Which international organization has decided to publish the writings of Guru Nanak Dev in international languages? |
| Answer» The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to translate and publish an anthology of the writings of Guru Nanak Dev in world languages to mark his 550th birth anniversary. | |
| 1573. |
What is the full form of ATVM? |
| Answer» The Central Railway launched One Touch ATVM for fast ticketing at 42 suburban stations. | |
| 1574. |
Which is the only film that featured in "The Guardian" list of 100 Best Films of the 21st century? |
| Answer» Gangs Of Wasseypur has become the only Indian film to feature in "The Guardian" list of 100 Best Films of the 21st century. The film has bagged the 59th position. | |
| 1575. |
Name the famous heritage building, which was renovated & inaugurated in National Film Archive of India (NFAI) in Pune. |
| Answer» Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Environment, Forest and Climate Change has inaugurated the renovated Jayakar bungalow (a famous heritage building of Pune) at National Film Archive of India (NFAI)in Pune, Maharashtra. The bungalow has been renovated with an outlay of 3 crore rupees. | |
| 1576. |
Name of the Hydroelectric Project which is dedicated by the CM of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, recently. |
| Answer» Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu dedicated the Dikshi Hydroelectric Project to the people of the state. The 24 Mega Watt Hydroelectric Project has been installed at Dikshi Village in West Kameng District. It is a Run of the River project constructed on the river Phudung by Devi Energies Private Limited. It was completed in a record time of four years with an investment of about 430 crore rupees. Government of Arunachal Pradesh is the sole beneficiary of the power generation from this project. | |
| 1577. |
What is the theme of the 38th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF -2019)? |
| Answer» The 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is being held from 30th of October to 9th of November 2019 with theme 'Open Books, Open Minds'. Here, authors, publishers, intellectuals and artists from across the world will bring their experiences and expertise to this prominent event and partake in a vibrant cultural programme. Apart from this, UNESCO has also named Sharjah as the World Book Capital City (WBCC) for the year 2019 in recognition of the city's continuous efforts in promoting books and literacy. | |
| 1578. |
Which region has been renamed as the 'Kalyana Karnataka' recently? |
| Answer» Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa recently announced that Hyderabad-Karnataka Region has been renamed as Kalyana Karnataka Region that comprises six districts of Karnataka: Koppal, Ballari, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir and Raichur. | |
| 1579. |
Name the cleanliness drive, which was undertaken by Indian Railways aimed at collecting plastic waste from all railway premises to create awareness for a greater impact against single-use plastic. |
| Answer» The Indian Railways has once again carrying out a "Massive Shramdan" drive movement aimed at collecting plastic waste from all railway premises to create awareness for a greater impact against single-use plastic. | |
| 1580. |
Which ministry is planning to develop a National Water Museum to increase the awareness on conservation of the natural resource? |
| Answer» The Jal Shakti Ministry is planning to develop a National Water Museum to increase awareness among people on the conservation of the natural resource. The Jal Shakti Ministry is also organising an International Workshop which will be attended by experts from India and abroad. The outcome of the workshop will be a blueprint for establishing the proposed National Water Museum under the aegis of Jal Shakti Ministry. | |
| 1581. |
The United Nations observes International Day of Democracy every year on_______ |
| Answer» The United Nations observes 15 September every year as International Day of Democracy. It is an opportunity to urge all governments to respect their citizens' right to active, substantive and meaningful participation in democracy and to recall that democracy is about people. | |
| 1582. |
London police returned which image to the Indian High Commission? |
| Answer» London police returned the 12th Century AD Bronze image of Buddha which was stolen from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Museum at Nalanda in 1961 to the Indian High Commission. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman handed over the statue to the Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel. The bronze image of Buddha: The 12th Century AD Bronze image of Buddha seated in the Bhumipasara mudra was stolen by the British in August 1961. The art was influenced by Buddhism. | |
| 1583. |
Jaldapara National Park is located in which state? |
| Answer» Jaldapara National Park (formerly Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal and on the banks of the Torsa River. | |
| 1584. |
Which Indian railway station received the first green Platinum rating from Indian Green Building Council? |
| Answer» Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has awarded Secunderabad junction station of Indian Railways with a green Platinum rating. The biggest rail hub is the first Indian Railways to be awarded. The Secunderabad station has been awarded as it has introduced several energy conservation initiatives and inclusion of modern passenger amenities. This station includes, Air-conditioned waiting halls equipped with CO2 sensors, Installation of solar panels and LED lights, Solid waste management system. | |
| 1585. |
The Bretton Woods Conference, officially known as the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference was held in the year_________ |
| Answer» The Bretton Woods Conference, officially known as the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference, was a gathering of delegates from 44 nations that met from July 1 to 22, 1944 in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, to agree upon a series of new rules for the post-WWII international monetary system. | |
| 1586. |
The war of Kalinga was fought in the year? |
| Answer» The Kalinga War (ended c. 262 BCE) was fought in what is now India between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and King of Raja Anantha of the state of Kalinga, an independent feudal kingdom located on the east coast, in the present-day state of Odisha and north of Andhra Pradesh . | |
| 1587. |
Ola drivers will get the health insurance under the scheme of; |
| Answer» Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has partnered with Ola, a mobility platform, to extend the welfare to its drivers. The partnership will provide comprehensive health insurance for secondary and tertiary care to tens of thousands of drivers working with the cab aggregator and their families. The first phase will see Ola and AB-PMJAY conducting a pilot project in NCR, which will subsequently be rolled out at scale to other cities. Eligible drivers as well as Ola employees will be able to avail the benefits of the programme and obtain an Ayushman Bharat card at a minimal cost of Rs 30. | |
| 1588. |
Digital Communication Commission of Department of Telecom has approved Rs __________ crore to set up mobile towers and laying of optical fibre. |
| Answer» The Digital Communication Commission, the highest decision making body in the Department of Telecom has approved multiple projects worth over Rs 8,500 crore. The projects aims to set up mobile towers and laying of optical fibre, with an aim to provide improved connectivity. The commission also approved a special scheme to cover upto 12,000 uncovered villages in aspirational districts. The approved infra projects include laying of BharatNet fibre in Tamil Nadu and Telangana, at an estimated cost of Rs 1,815 crore and Rs 2,065 crore. The projects also includes setting up of 1,917 mobile towers for uncovered villages in the North East. | |
| 1589. |
How much will the Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers receive under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in 3 installments? |
| Answer» Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 1 crore beneficiaries. So far, Centre has disbursed a total amount of Rs.4,000 crores to the beneficiaries under the scheme. The scheme was effectively implemented from 1st January 2017. Under the Scheme, Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM) will receive a cash benefit of Rs.5,000 in three installments. It is expected to fulfill various conditionality namely early registration of pregnancy, ante-natal check-up, and registration of the birth of the child and completion of the first cycle of vaccination for the first living child of the family. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) also provides a cash incentive for the eligible beneficiaries. | |
| 1590. |
The capital of Iceland is__________ |
| Answer» Reykjavik is the capital city of Iceland, the world's northernmost capital. Nearly two-thirds of the country's population lives in the capital area. | |
| 1591. |
With which ministry, Nasscom's DSCI and Google India launched a campaign Digital Payment Abhiyan? |
| Answer» Nasscom's Data Security Council of India (DSCI) has collaborated with Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and Google India to launch nationwide awareness campaign 'Digital Payment Abhiyan'. It was launched by Union Communications and Electronics & IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad at Google-organised event 'Google for India' in New Delhi. It aims at increasing awareness about cashless payment, educate end-users on the benefits of making digital payments, online financial security and urge them to adopt security and safety best practices. | |
| 1592. |
How much amount will be invested by India to build the India Pavilion at the World Expo 2020? |
| Answer» Piyush Goyal has unveiled the design of the India Pavilion for 'Dubai Expo 2020', in Dubai, UAE and hailed the recent tax measures as a leap towards making India a hub of investment. He also visited the site of the 'Dubai Expo 2020' and took stock of the preparations. India will invest Rs 230 crore to build the India Pavilion at the World Expo 2020, of which Rs 200 crore will be raised for construction, curation, interiors, maintenance and security from participation charges, publicity and sponsorships. | |
| 1593. |
Which actor has been honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke award this year, for "outstanding contribution for the growth and development of Indian cinema"? |
| Answer» The country's highest film honour, the Dadasaheb Phalke award, conferred for "outstanding contribution for the growth and development of Indian cinema" will be presented this year to Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 1594. |
How many National Centres of Excellence (NCE) will be set up by the Central government? |
| Answer» Centre has announced to set up 20 National Centres of Excellence (NCE). The center will have a single scheme for elite athletes. The move is aimed at ending differentiation in training and other facilities between athletes within the same campus. The move comes the announcement of the budget for the diet of athletes will be made equal, irrespective of the level at which the athlete is training. | |
| 1595. |
Which organization has tightened the rules for debt mutual funds of India for improving risk management and ensuring sufficient liquidity? |
| Answer» In order to improve the risk management & ensure sufficient liquidity, the regulator for the securities market in India, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has tightened the rules for mutual funds.The new guideline comes into force from April 1, 2020. | |
| 1596. |
The Knowledge Management Portal which functions under the BEE's MSME Programme that was launched at the National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency in MSME sector is; |
| Answer» Ministry of Power conducted the National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency in MSME sector in Delhi on 23 September. The launched the Knowledge Management Portal SIDHIEE under the BEE's MSME Programme. The portal will host useful information for early adoption of energy efficient technologies. The information includes 50 videos of multimedia tutorials for MSMEs. | |
| 1597. |
Who was the first Indian woman to win the booker prize? |
| Answer» First Indian Resident to Win Booker Prize. Share: Arundhati Roy won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1997 for her first novel The God of Small Things. | |
| 1598. |
The currency of South Africa is ____ |
| Answer» Rand is the currency of South Africa. | |
| 1599. |
Which TV series got 71st Emmy Awards 2019 for 'OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES'? |
| Answer» "Game of Thrones" wins best drama series and a fourth Emmy for Peter Dinklage for his performance as Tyrion Lannister in the final season. | |
| 1600. |
World Rhino Day is observed every year on_____ |
| Answer» World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year! This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways. | |