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| 151. |
Which government agency has developed India's first unmanned tank "Muntra"? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently developed India's first unmanned tank "Muntra" that can remotely operate. The agency has developed the tank in three different variants to tackle any kind of situation - 'Muntra S' for surveillance missons, 'Muntra M' for mine detection and a third variant 'Muntra N' for reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio threats. | |
| 152. |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed India's first unmanned tank. It is called as ________. |
| Answer» Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an unmanned, remotely operated tank which has three variants - surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio threats. It is called Muntra. The vehicle has been tested and validated at Mahajan field firing range in Rajasthan under dusty desert conditions where temperatures touched 52 C. | |
| 153. |
What is the name of the scheme which was launched to assess sanitation in all 4,041 cities and towns of the country? |
| Answer» Central government launched 'Swachh Survekshan-2018' to rank all the 4,041 cities and towns of the country based on infrastructure development for improved sanitation services and their sustainability, outcomes, citizen connect and visible impact on ground. This would be the first Pan-India survey to assess sanitation levels in all the cities and towns of the country impacting the lives of about 40 crore urban citizens, considered as the largest of its kind in the world. | |
| 154. |
From which month, the government has ordered state-run oil companies to raise subsidised cooking gas, LPG, prices by four rupees per cylinder every month to eliminate all the subsidies? |
| Answer» The government has ordered state-run oil companies to raise subsidised cooking gas, LPG, prices by four rupees per cylinder every month to eliminate all the subsidies by March next year. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. | |
| 155. |
Which IIT institute has invented a low-cost dirt detector that alerts authorities when a place needs cleaning? |
| Answer» The researchers at the IIT Kharagpur have developed a low-cost dirt detector that alerts authorities when a place needs cleaning. The Smart Hygiene Monitor (SHM) records levels of ammonia, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds and particulate matter through sensors and sends online alerts to stakeholders when a certain threshold is crossed. It can be installed at any place where cleanliness needs to be monitored at regular intervals. | |
| 156. |
How many metals including lead and mercury banned by supreme court in firecrackers as they cause enormous air pollution? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court imposed a ban on the use of five harmful metals including lead and mercury in firecrackers as they cause enormous air pollution. A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur prohibited use of lithium, mercury, arsenic, antimony, lead metals which are used in the manufacturing of firecrackers. | |
| 157. |
How many crore rupees has been allocated to this fiscal year for the development of border areas by Kiren Rijiju? |
| Answer» Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju informed the Lok Sabha that additional fund of 110 crore rupees has been allocated this fiscal for the development of border areas, taking the total amount to 1,100 crore rupees. | |
| 158. |
The bill passed by the Union Parliament recently for children Welfare is? |
| Answer» The Union Parliament passed the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017 with Rajya Sabha approving it Lok Sabha. It amends the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE), 2009 by extending the deadline for teachers to acquire the prescribed minimum qualifications for appointment. | |
| 159. |
Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Raise National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) Capital as ___________ crore. |
| Answer» A bill to enable exit of RBI from NABARD and increase authorised capital of the development institution six times to Rs 30,000 crore was introduced in the Lok Sabha. It seeks to amend certain clauses in the light of reference of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 and the Companies Act, 2013 in the proposed legislation. | |
| 160. |
The scheme is launched by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) is? |
| Answer» Customers can book their Tatkal railway ticket and choose to pay later under the new scheme announced by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC). The users can use 'pay on delivery' option to save payment time, increasing their chances of booking a confirmed ticket under the Tatkal quota. | |
| 161. |
With Which company Indian Railways signs first EPC contract recently? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways signed its first EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contract with Larsen and Turbo (L&T) for electrification of railways. The contract valuing Rs 1,050 crore was awarded by Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE) and Konkan Railways. | |
| 162. |
Aadhaar number will be mandatory for the registration of death from? |
| Answer» The government made Aadhaar numbers a pre-requisite for issuing death certificates to residents of all States, barring Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya and Assam, in order to establish the identity of the deceased. he Registrar General India (RGI), in a notification, stated that the Aadhaar-linked death registration will start from October 1, 2017. | |
| 163. |
CSIR-NPL and this organisation sign MoU for time and frequency traceability services. |
| Answer» The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) and CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) signed Memorandum of understanding(MOU) to make indigenous regional position. It will help the NAVIC to get formally synchronized with the Indian Standard Time (IST) which is being maintained by the Delhi-based NPL company. | |
| 164. |
Which researchers develops new nanotechnology-based drug delivery system? |
| Answer» An all-women team of researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi developed a new drug delivery platform using nanoparticles. The nanotechnology-based drug delivery system has the ability to boost the efficacy of antibiotics at the cellular level and improve chances of recovery. | |
| 165. |
August 15, 2017 Independence Day of India will be celebrated as? |
| Answer» The government has decided to observe this Independence Day as 'Sankalp Parva' and asked the people to dedicate themselves to social causes and share their ideas to make a new India. Terming 'Quit India Movement' as an important milestone, the government has asked people to take a pledge to create a new India that is strong, prosperous and inclusive. | |
| 166. |
With which department did the Union Government merged with Police Research and Development (BPRD) recently? |
| Answer» Union Home Ministry passed an order to merge the three-decade old National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) with Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD). It have an aim to improve administrative efficiency and optimal utilization of resources. | |
| 167. |
How many crores did the Indian Railways earned through flexi fare scheme? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways earned an additional revenue of Rs 540 crore in less than a year through the flexible fare scheme. It was launched on 09th September 2016 is applicable in Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains. It is around 10 per cent of the seats to be sold at the normal fare and thereafter increasing it by 10 per cent. | |
| 168. |
Which institute to develop full-fledged Hyperspectral Imaging Earth observation satellite? |
| Answer» The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch a full-fledged niche Earth observation (EO) satellite called the Hyper spectral Imaging Satellite or HySIS using a critical chip it has developed. The HySIS satellite critical chip called an "optical imaging detector array" indigenously developed by ISRO. | |
| 169. |
This passes State Banks (Repeal and Amendment) Bill, 2017. |
| Answer» The Lok Sabha passed the bill to repeal the SBI (Subsidiary Banks) Act 1959, State Bank of Hyderabad Act 1956 and to further amend the State Bank of India Act, 1955, following the merger of five associates with the parent SBI. | |
| 170. |
Who banned the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags in Delhi? |
| Answer» The National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed an interim ban on the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags which are less than 50 microns in the entire national level. They issued a fine of fine of Rs 5,000 on anyone found in possession of non-bio degradable plastic bags less than 50 microns, which is the thickness of a human hair. | |
| 171. |
Which institute allows MCX to launch options trading in gold? |
| Answer» The Multi Commodity Exchange Limited (MCX), the country's largest commodity exchange has received capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) approval to launch options trading in gold. It will allow investors and hedgers to minimize their price risk at a fraction of the cost compared to currently available futures trading. | |
| 172. |
This nationwide campaign has been launched by the Union Government to protect elephants. |
| Answer» Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, has launched a nationwide campaign "Gaj Yatra" in New Delhi to protect elephants on the occasion of World Elephant Day (WED). The campaign is planned to cover 12 elephant range states. | |
| 173. |
Rajya Sabha passed the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which was already passed by Lok Sabha on? |
| Answer» The Rajya Sabha passed the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017, which was already passed by Lok Sabha (On July 24, 2017) and it replaces the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, that was passed in May 2017. | |
| 174. |
Nabin Tan Mon Bikash Yojana is launched to promote |
| Answer» Heritage Conservation Society has launched a scheme - 'Nabin Tan Mon Bikash Yojana' - in memory of Nabin Sharma. The scheme is especially for school children. After August 15 the members will visit schools in the entire region to promote the scheme. Dr Navanil Baruah, Dhirendra Nath Choudhury, Nirupama Borgahain were present at the launch of the scheme. To promote health habits among children like correct standing and sitting posture, songs and rhymes for different musical drill of Sisu Prami Nabin Sharma are now preserved by Adviser Gayatri Goswami in Digital form. | |
| 175. |
Which month did the IONS maiden maritime search and rescue exercise will be held? |
| Answer» Indian Ocean Naval Symposium's (IONS) maiden International Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX) will be held in November 2017 in the Bay of Bengal. The ships and aircraft of the members and observers of the IONS including China, India and Pakistan will participate in the exercise. The IONS is a regional forum of Indian Ocean littoral states launched by India in February 2008. | |
| 176. |
Whose coin will be released on Janmashtami on August 15 by the Republic of Chad? |
| Answer» A limited edition silver coin on Lord Krishna will be released on Janmashtami on August 15 by the Republic of Chad in commemoration of the 5,244th birth anniversary of the Hindu God. This full-dimensional 3D coin weighs 100 grams and has been made of pure silver, numismatist Alok K Goyal, the designer of the coin. | |
| 177. |
The fund which was created by the Union Cabinet for Secondary School Education is? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi accorded its approval today for the creation of a non-lapsable pool in the Public Account for secondary and higher, education is known as "Madhyamik and Uchchtar Shiksha Kosh" (MUSK) which all proceeds of "Secondary and Higher Education Cess" are credited. The funds arising from MUSK will be utilized for schemes in the education sector which will be available for benefit of students of secondary and higher education. | |
| 178. |
Union Cabinet approved through NABARD for Completing Irrigation Project for the cost of __________. |
| Answer» Union Cabinet approved raising extra budgetary resources up to 9,020 crore rupees for Long Term Irrigation Fund in 2017-18 under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). The loans are for implementation of Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme works of 99 ongoing prioritized irrigation projects. According to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the amount will be raised by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) through Bonds. | |
| 179. |
Which product export was banned by the Central Government which is Above 22-Carat Purity? |
| Answer» The Union Government banned exports of Gold jewellery, medallions and other articles above 22- carat purity in a bid to check round-tripping of the precious metal. According to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), certain provisions of the foreign trade policy (2015-20) are amended to allow export of gold jewellery and articles containing gold of 8 carats and above up to a maximum limit of 22 carats only from domestic tariff area and export-oriented units, electronics hardware technology parks, software technology parks and bio technology parks. | |
| 180. |
Which mobile App was launched by NHAI to facilitate the availability of FASTags for Electronic Toll Collection. |
| Answer» The National Highways Authority of India launched two mobile Apps namely MyFASTag and FASTag Partner in New Delhi, to facilitate the availability of FASTags for Electronic Toll Collection. MyFASTag is a consumer App can be downloaded from the App Store for both Android and iOS systems. FASTag Partner is a merchant App agencies like Common Services Centre, banking partners, and vehicle dealers can sell and enroll FASTag through this App. | |
| 181. |
Which minister launched the "Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali" campaign? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, launched the "Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali" campaign. Addressing a gathering of about 800 children from schools of Delhi and NCR, the Minister impressed upon the children the importance of their contribution towards reducing pollution by not bursting harmful fire crackers during Diwali. | |
| 182. |
Which river project is cleared by the Union Cabinet recently? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to complete the balance works of North Koel Reservoir Project in Bihar, stalled since 1993. Under the revived project, storage of water in Mandal dam to be constructed under it will be will be restricted at a lower level than envisaged earlier. The project is situated on the North Koel river, a tributary of Sone River. | |
| 183. |
How many person are included in the Fortune's annual list? |
| Answer» Five Indian-origin persons, including Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, have featured in Fortune's annual list of 40 young and influential people in the field of business inspiring others with their work. The Indian-origin persons on the list are 26-year-old Divya Nag, who oversees Apple's ambitious ResearchKit and CareKit programmes that encourage developers to build health- related apps, Rishi Shah, 31, and Shradha Agarwal, 32, who helm more than 10-year-old health-tech firm Outcome Health and CEO and founder of non-profit Samasource 31-year-old Leila Janah. | |
| 184. |
Centre has doubled the child care allowance for women employees with disabilities to ______ per month. |
| Answer» Centre has doubled the child care allowance for women employees with disabilities to 3500 per month. At present, the allowance of 1,500 rupees per month is given to Divyang female employees for taking care of their newborn child. An order issued by Department of Personnel and Training said, the allowance will be payable from the time of the child's birth till the child is two years old. It will be payable for a maximum of two eldest surviving children. | |
| 185. |
A special train called the ________ was pressed into service on August 18, 2017 by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC). |
| Answer» The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), in a joint initiative with the Northern Railway, launched the 'mosquito terminator train' at the New Delhi Railway station on 18th of Aug 2017. The train will spray insecticide or bactericide on water bodies along the tracks across the city. The truck contains a mixture of 8,000 litres of water and 200kg larvicide. | |
| 186. |
How many countries have been suspended from weightlifting for a year by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). |
| Answer» Nine countries have been suspended from weightlifting for a year by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF). The member federations identified as such are currently Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. Countries with at least three doping offenses from those Olympics were suspended. | |
| 187. |
The United Nations (UN) has launched which global campaign for 2017 World Humanitarian Day (WHD)? |
| Answer» The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. The 2017 WHD campaign "#NotATarget" follows the UN Secretary-General's report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which was launched recently. Through a global online campaign, United Nations (UN) in partnership with Facebook Live will raise voices to advocate for the most vulnerable people in war zones, and demand that world leaders do everything in their power to protect civilians in conflict. | |
| 188. |
Which ministry ink Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IVI for vaccine for Research and Development? |
| Answer» The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Ministry of Health inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Vaccine Institute. The MoU is a continuation of India's partnership with IVI to provide safe, effective and affordable vaccines for people around the world. IVI is Seoul (South Korea) based international nonprofit organization devoted to developing and introducing new and improved vaccines. | |
| 189. |
Who signed Letter of Intent (LoL) with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission? |
| Answer» The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) signed a Letter of intent (LoI) with Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The LoI signed on the sidelines of ongoing ITU-TRAI Asia-Pacific Regulators' Roundtable jointly organized by the International Telecom Union (ITU). | |
| 190. |
Which ministry Constituted 40-Member Preview Panel for International Film Festival of India(IFFI) recently? |
| Answer» The Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I and B) constituted a 40-member 'Preview committee' for the International Film Festival of India 2017. The I and B Ministry constituted a new 13-member steering committee and a 12-member technical committee headed by Jahnu Barua and Nagesh Kukunoor respectively. International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is scheduled to be held in Goa from 20 to 28 November 2017. | |
| 191. |
Which organisation launches Door Step Aadhaar enrolment in Delhi? |
| Answer» Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launches door step enrolment facility with Common Services Centers (CSCs) in the national capital for the elderly, patients and others who cannot travel the Aadhar centers. A mobile van in partnership with CSC India will go and enroll people who are unable to travel to Aadhaar centers for enrollment like elderlies, patients, small children. | |
| 192. |
The right which is declared as the Fundamental Right recently by the Supreme Court is? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court of India pronounced that individual privacy is a fundamental right protected by the Constitution. A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar ruled that the right to privacy is intrinsic to life and liberty, thus coming under Article 21, and comes to the various fundamental freedoms in PART III of the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental rights are Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation, Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and Educational rights, and Right to constitutional remedies are the 6 fundamental rights of India. | |
| 193. |
Mentor India Campaign is launched by |
| Answer» NITI Aayog- country's premier think tank, is launching the 'Mentor India Campaign', a strategic nation building initiative to engage leaders who can guide and mentor students at more than 900 Atal Tinkering Labs, established across the country as a part of the Atal Innovation Mission. Mentor India is aimed at maximizing the impact of Atal Tinkering Labs, possibly the biggest disruption in formal education globally. The idea is to engage leaders who will nurture and guide students in the Atal Tinkering Labs. These labs are non-prescriptive by nature, and mentors are expected to be enablers rather than instructors. | |
| 194. |
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has signed a pact with which organization to collaborate on vaccine research and development? |
| Answer» The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Union Ministry of Health has inked a pact with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) to collaborate on vaccine research and development. With this partnership, India will commit an annual contribution of $5,00,000 to IVI and joins Sweden and South Korea as financially contributing signatories to IVI. In addition, ICMR will be focussed on research and development of vaccines combatting various infectious diseases. As per official statement, the IVI has 35 signatory countries and India officially became a signatory in 2012. | |
| 195. |
Which ministry Sets Up Task Force on Artificial Intelligence? |
| Answer» Union Commerce and industry minister Nirmala Sitharaman constituted a task force on Artificial Intelligence for the country's Economic Transformation. The 18-member panel, headed by Dr. V. Kamakoti of IIT Madras, will comprise of experts, academics, researchers and industry leaders. It will explore the possibilities to leverage Artificial Intelligence for development across various fields. The task force will submit concrete and implementable recommendations for government, industry and research institutions. | |
| 196. |
Which act was notified recently by the Union Government? |
| Answer» The Union Government notified the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017. The Parliament approved the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which replaced an ordinance in this regard. It empowers the Central government to authorize the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to direct banking companies to resolve specific stressed assets. | |
| 197. |
Who launches world's first diamond futures contracts? |
| Answer» The Indian Commodity Exchange (ICEX) launched the world's first diamond futures contracts on Monday to provide exporters with a hedging tool. ICEX has launched 1 ct diamond futures contract for delivery in November and followed by contracts with monthly settlements. ICEX will offer HVS2 quality diamond certified by the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), a De Beers group company, and vaulting services will be offered by Malca Amit. | |
| 198. |
Under which Scheme Union Government to hold Pan India Handloom and Handicraft Camp? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Textiles organized Pan India camps in handlooms and handicrafts groups under the initiative "Hastkala Sahyog Shivir". Under these camps, the services will be provided to the weavers and artisans are Issuance of credit facilities through MUDRA scheme, Issuance of Yarn Pass Book, Distribution of modern tool kits and equipment, Assistance for technological up gradation under Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata. | |
| 199. |
Which organization launch Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS-1H)? |
| Answer» The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch PSLV-C39 carrying Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS-1H). The satellite will lift off from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, on board the rocket PSLV C39. It is equivalent to the GPS service having a footprint over the whole of India and about 1500 kilometers from its borders on all sides. | |
| 200. |
The 2017 Women Transforming India Awards was launched by _________. |
| Answer» Women Transforming India Awards 2017 has been launched by NITI Aayog, in partnership with the UN in India and MyGov, to recognize the transformational impact of work undertaken by women across India. Union Minister of Textiles, Information, and Broadcasting Smriti Irani will present this prestigious award to a number of women winners. Laxmi Agarwal, Uttar Pradesh, Subasini Mistry, Safeena Husain, Arunima Sinha, Kamal Kumbhar, Jamuna Tudu, Rajlakshmi Borthakur, Kiran Kanoji, Harshini Kanhekar, Shima Modak, Sunita Kamble, Kanika Tekriwal are the recipients of the award | |