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| 201. |
Which ministry got the approval of constitution of Empowered Steering Committee? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports approved Constitution of 13-member Empowered Steering Committee (ESC). It will shape and influence India's preparation for multi-disciplinary events, including 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. It will have chairperson appointed by the Government. It will have the mandate to work until December 31, 2020, with clearly defined terms and reference. | |
| 202. |
Which ministry launched an online environmental quiz competition named "Prakriti Khoj" an Environment Quiz to be conducted at the national level? |
| Answer» Environment Ministry will launch an environment awareness initiative. Under which an online environmental quiz competition named "Prakriti Khoj" an Environment Quiz to be conducted at the national level. It aims to motivate them towards effective participation in other major programmes related to conservation and protection of the Ministry. It will provide a unique platform for students to measure their awareness level regarding environmental issues. A separate webportal - www.ngc.nic.in containing information on the quiz has been developed by Ministry. | |
| 203. |
Which Airport Bags Energy Efficiency Award recently? |
| Answer» Hyderabad International Airport Limited bagged the National Award for 'Excellence' in Energy Management at a conference hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) is a company promoted as a joint venture comprising the GMR Group (63%) in partnership with Government of India (13%), Government of Telangana (13%) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (11%). It focused on recognizing companies that are engaged in energy efficiency initiatives and displaying commitment towards energy conservation. | |
| 204. |
How many e-rickshaws have launched in Gurugram recently? |
| Answer» The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in collaboration with Smart-E company will launch 1,000 e-rickshaws at five metro stations across the city. Smart-E is uniquely poised to address the last-mile connectivity challenge faced by millions of people every day. The launch of 1,000 e-rickshaws in exclusive partnership with DMRC is an important step towards making last-mile commute easy, safe, affordable and eco-friendly for the citizens. | |
| 205. |
How many radio bursts from Dwarf galaxy obtained in Breakthrough Mission Project? |
| Answer» Breakthrough Listen project detected 15 Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) coming from a dwarf galaxy about 3 million light years away from earth. The new detection was made with help of Green Bank Telescope (GBT) in West Virginia. FRBs are radio signals from somewhere in deep space that last for just milliseconds and a bright pulse of radio emission from distant galaxies. | |
| 206. |
DIPP and this launches social media campaign to promote Geographical Indications. |
| Answer» The Cell for IPR Promotions & Management (CIPAM) under the aegis of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a social media campaign to promote Indian Geographical Indications (GIs) with #LetsTalkIP an ongoing movement initiated by CIPAM to make more people aware about the importance of Intellectual Property Rights. It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. The promotion of GIs is in line with the Government's 'Make in India' campaign. | |
| 207. |
Which union ministry Launched Two New Contraceptives Antara and Chhaya? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched two new contraceptives- an injectable contraceptive MPA under the 'Antara' program and a contraceptive pill 'Chhaya' in the public health system to expand the basket of contraceptive choices for couples. It have been launched in 10 states including Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Haryana, West Bengal, Odisha, and Goa. | |
| 208. |
How many teachers are honoured with National award by the Vice President Venkaiah Naidu? |
| Answer» Vice President Venkaiah Naidu gave away the National awards for teachers on Teachers day Function. A total of 219 teachers, including 124 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) teachers, were awarded. He also launched DIKSHA, a national digital infrastructure for teachers. DIKSHA is a customisable national digital infrastructure that states, Teacher Education Institutions (TEI) and private entities can use for their respective teacher-centric initiatives. | |
| 209. |
The theme of the 2017 BRICS Summit is ___________. |
| Answer» The theme of the 2017 BRICS Summit is "BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future". Thelogoof the 2017 BRICS Summit resembles both full sails and a rotating earth, painted in 5 colors representing the 5 BRICS countries. The symbolism is two-fold: BRICS countries breaking the waves in the same boat towards a brighter future; and BRICS playing an important role in the global political and economic affairs. | |
| 210. |
Which Indian organisation has developed an artificial leaf to create fuel from sunlight? |
| Answer» The researchers at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Chemical Laboratory in Pune have developed an artificial leaf that absorbs sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from water, an advance that may provide clean energy for powering eco-friendly cars in the future. The device consists of semiconductors stacked in a manner to simulate the natural leaf system. When visible light strikes the semiconductors, electrons move in one direction, producing electric current. | |
| 211. |
Which online facility has been launched by the Union government to resolve foreign trade issues? |
| Answer» The Union government has set up an online service facility that can be used by importers and exporters to resolve all foreign trade-related issues. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), which comes under Ministry of Commerce, has asked all exporters and importers to use the system - Contact@DGFT - for resolution of their matters. Traders can raise all matters related to the directorate or other agencies of the Centre and States through this facility activated at the DGFT website. Contact@DGFT system has been activated as a single point contact for resolving all foreign trade-related issues. | |
| 212. |
Across Barriers-International Business Women's Summit will be host by ___________. |
| Answer» The Across Barriers-International Business Women's Summit (ABIBWS) will be organized by the South Asian Women Development Forum (SAWDF) at Kathmandu in Nepal from September 11. The basic objective of 2-day summit is to bring together women entrepreneurs from the SAARC, ASEAN, China and some other countries. The summit will be a regional hub for connecting women SMEs (small and medium enterprises) with public and private sector for exploring opportunities to identify joint business ventures. The summit will also offer a unique opportunity for business meetings with the members of the visiting international business delegates and Nepalese women entrepreneurs. | |
| 213. |
With Which country Sri Lanka Begin Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX 2017? |
| Answer» Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy begin the 2017 Sri Lanka-India Exercise (SLINEX) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The biennial Joint Indo-Lanka Maritime Fleet Exercise will conclude on 14th September. It mainly emphasis on maintaining effective maritime security in the region by integrating forces through cooperation, coordination, and collaboration leading to a mutual understanding of limitations and capabilities, to enhance service interoperability and system compatibility in countering challenges. | |
| 214. |
Magnitude 8 powerful earthquake hit which state in southern Mexico? |
| Answer» Magnitude 8 powerful earthquake hit offshore 120 kilometres southwest of the town of Tres Picos in the state of Chiapas, southern Mexico. | |
| 215. |
This country's PM inaugurated the China-backed 340 MegaWatt (MW) nuclear power plant recently. |
| Answer» Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi inaugurated the China-backed 340 MegaWatt (MW) nuclear power plant in its Punjab province. The fifth nuclear C-4 plant is located at Chashma in Mianwali district of the Punjab province. This nuclear power plant will address the issue of power shortage and it is also a source of cheap energy. Abbasi already promised that there would be no power shortage after November. | |
| 216. |
What is the new age limit of National Pension Scheme Upper Age? |
| Answer» The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) announced that the upper age limit for joining the National Pension Scheme (NPS) had been raised to 65 years, from the current 60. This aims to open up pensions to sectors without pensions. It is currently open for people between 18 and 60, and the Board has approved raising the age limit for joining to 65. | |
| 217. |
Which Institute launches online platform for food inspection, sampling? |
| Answer» Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched 'FoSCoRIS', a nationwide online platform to bring in transparency in food safety inspection and sampling. The new system will bring together all key stakeholders food businesses, food safety officers (FSOs), designated officers, state food safety commissioners on a nation-wide IT platform and data related to inspection, sampling and test result data will be shared. It will help to verify compliance with food safety and hygiene standards by food businesses as per the government norms. | |
| 218. |
The theme of Students Convention where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students in New Delhi is |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Students' Convention in New Delhi on the theme of 'Young India, New India' to mark the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago address and BJP ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya's centenary celebrations. Swami Vivekananda strongly believed in the power of "Yuva Shakti' (youth power) and saw a vital place for youngsters in the realm of nation-building. | |
| 219. |
Union Government to host Smart City contest with the prize money of __________. |
| Answer» Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry announced a Smart Cities Awards Contest with a total prize money of 50 lakhs to recognise and reward cities and innovative ideas that promote mission's goals. Under the Project Awards category, excellence will be awarded in various categories such as Improving Governance, Social Aspects, Culture and Economy, Environment impact, Transportation and Mobility and Water and Sanitation. Best performers in each of the categories will be awarded Rs 5 lakh each. | |
| 220. |
Which Indian leader's statue unveiled at Naval base in Kolkata recently? |
| Answer» An eight feet bronze statue of Indian freedom struggle leader Subhas Chandra Bose at the naval base INS Netaji Subhas named after the iconic leader. Netaji's niece in law Krishna Bose cut the ribbon together with Eastern Naval Command chief, Vice Admiral H.C.S. Bisht to unveil the statue. | |
| 221. |
This country topped in the 2017 Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). |
| Answer» London topped in the 2017 Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) among 92 financial centres released by the Z/Yen and China Development Institute. It was ranked at 60th position, up by three positions compared to the previous edition. The index is a ranking of the competitiveness of financial centres based on an aggregate of indices from five key areas: business environment, the financial sector. | |
| 222. |
India's first advanced Homoeopathy Virology lab inaugurated in ___________. |
| Answer» India's first state of art virology laboratory inaugurated at Dr Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy in Kolkata, West Bengal. It plays important in developing new drugs and technologies in Homoeopathy to combat emerging challenges of viral diseases. The laboratory is only one of its kind in India for conducting basic and fundamental research in Homoeopathy for viral diseases like influenza, dengue. | |
| 223. |
The 5th EAS Economic Minister's Meeting was held in __________. |
| Answer» 5th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting was held in Pasay City, Philippines. Economic Ministers from all ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Member States (AMS), Australia, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the Russian Federation and the United States. The Ministers supported the strong trade and investment relations among the EAS countries. | |
| 224. |
Which sea route made India's effort to counter China's OBOR? |
| Answer» India is planning to launch major connectivity initiative, connecting Chennai with key Russian port Vladivostok via sea route with an aim to harness natural resources from Northeast Asia and Western Pacific region. India was the first country to establish resident Consulate in Vladivostok in 1992. India's current engagement with the region is limited to isolated pockets such as Irkut Corporation in Irkutsk where Mig and Sukhoi aircraft are built and over $6 billion worth of investments by ONGC Videsh Limited. | |
| 225. |
Supreme court declared this much period for granting divorce? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court declared that the 6 month cooling off period under the Hindu Marriage Act for getting divorce is not mandatory. The local judges can decide about waiving off that period. The 6 month period can be waived off under the divorce has been applied through mutual consent he couple had already lived separately for a minimum of 1 year. | |
| 226. |
Which ministry signed an MOU with Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? |
| Answer» Corporate Affairs Ministry and Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) for automatic and regular exchange of information to curb the menace of shell companies, money laundering and black money in the country. The MoU enables sharing of specific information such as PAN number data in respect of corporates, Income Tax returns of corporates, financial statements filed with the Registrar by corporates, audit reports, and statements of financial transactions received from banks relating to corporates. | |
| 227. |
Indian Railways permits ___________ as ID proof for travellers recently. |
| Answer» M-Aadhar is a mobile app launched by unique identification authority of India on which a person can download his/her Aadhar card. | |
| 228. |
Which operation has started by India to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh? |
| Answer» India has started 'Operation Insaniyat' to provided assistance to Bangladesh in response to the humanitarian crisis being faced on account of the large influx of Rohingya refugees into that country from Myanmar. Under it, relief material consisting of items including rice, pulses, sugar, salt, cooking oil, biscuits and mosquito nets will be provided to the affected people. The relief material will be delivered in multiple consignments, and the first tranche will be brought to Chittagong by an Indian Air Force plane on September 14, 2017. | |
| 229. |
How many hydro-electric projects in Arunachal Pradesh to be commissioned in 2018? |
| Answer» The North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) its two hydro-electric projects in Arunachal Pradesh are on the verge of completion and they would be commissioned next year. The commissioning of the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Electric Project and the 110 MW Pare Hydro Electric Project was delayed by about a couple of months due to floods and landslides. | |
| 230. |
Which university's scientists have created the first map of water in the uppermost portion of the Moon's soil? |
| Answer» The scientists from Brown University have created the first map of water and its chemical building blocks trapped in the uppermost portion of the Moon's soil.The research was funded by the NASA Lunar Advanced Science and Exploration Research Program. The study was published in Science Advances journal. It is built on the initial discovery in 2009 of water and a related molecule hydroxyl, which consists of one atom each of hydrogen and oxygen in the lunar soil. | |
| 231. |
To which refugees Government of India has granted citizenship recently? |
| Answer» The centre announced that will soon grant citizenship to nearly one lakh Chakma Buddhists and Hajong Hindu refugees, who came from the erstwhile East Pakistan(Bangladesh) five decades ago and are living in camps in the northeast.This announcement came on the situation when centre is planning to deport Rohingya people to Myanmar. | |
| 232. |
Regional Vocational Training Institutes was setup for how many states? |
| Answer» Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan stressed that the government was focusing on boosting skill development opportunities for women, pointing out that the ministry is in the process of setting up six Regional Vocational Training Institutes (RVTI) in various states. Apart from Hyderabad, six new RVTIs will be set up in Tripura, Patna, Punjab, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. | |
| 233. |
The scheme which is launched in Jharkhand to provide houses to freedom fighters is? |
| Answer» Jharkhand Government in the presence of BJP Leader Amit Shah launched Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana aimed at developing villages of freedom fighters in the state. Under this scheme, villages of many tribal freedom fighters will be developed and their habitats will be provided basic amenities and these villages will be provided basic amenities. These villages remained inaccessible for a long time after Independence because of Left-wing extremism. | |
| 234. |
Zero Hunger Programme to be launched from the month of? |
| Answer» India's ambitious Zero Hunger Programme through interventions in farm sector will be launched on occasion of World Food Day (October 16) with focus on agriculture, nutrition and health in a symbiotic manner. The Programme will be initiated by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It consists of organisations of a farming system for nutrition, setting up genetic gardens for biofortified plants and initiation of Zero Hunger training. | |
| 235. |
The Open-air gyms for prisoners has now been set up in __________. |
| Answer» Open-air gyms for prisoners has now been set up in jail number 1 of Tihar in west Delhi, which is the largest and the most populated prison in India with over 14,400 inmates. This gym is mostly used by elderly prisoners facing problems, like obesity or arthritis. | |
| 236. |
DGCA grants Aerodrome license to __________ of Maharasthra. |
| Answer» Aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted aerodrome licence to the Shirdi airport in Maharashtra, for public use for day operations. The licence was given after a team from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) carried out the final inspection of the new airport recently. Shirdi has the famous shrine of "Sai Baba" and is one of the prominent pilgrimage centres in the country. | |
| 237. |
With which 2 countries India join hands for 1st trade show in Delhi? |
| Answer» India, US and Afghanistan will conduct a joint trade and investment show for the first time, in Delhi. The event will be inaugurated by Afghanistan CEO Dr.Abdullah. He will be accompanied by a delegation of 50 members. He will conduct high level talks with India on the Trump Administration's new South Asia policy. | |
| 238. |
What is the new name of the Kandla Port? |
| Answer» The Kandla Port one of the top 12 major ports in the country renamed as Deendayal Port in the name of Hindutva icon Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. The port's journey began in 1931 with the construction of a jetty by Maharao Khengarji. It became the number one port in India and created history by handling 100 million tonnes cargo in a year. | |
| 239. |
What is the name of the scheme which was approved by the Union Cabinet recently? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi given its approval for implementation of umbrella scheme of "Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF)" for years 2017-18 to 2019-20. The financial outlay for the scheme over the three year's period is Rs.25,060 crore, out of which the Central Government share will be Rs.18,636 crore and the States' share will be Rs.6,424 crore. It provides for setting up of State-of-Art forensic science laboratory in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh and up gradation of Sardar Patel Global Centre for Security, Counter-Terrorism and Anti-Insurgency in Jaipur and Gujarat Forensic Science University in Gandhi Nagar. | |
| 240. |
Who launches monthly Jan Sampark Program to facilitate adoption? |
| Answer» The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) launched monthly Jan Sampark program to enable public to interact with its officials to obtain information related to child adoption. Nearly 150 Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs), adoptive parents and representatives of agencies participated in the session. | |
| 241. |
How many new services would be added to the Mumbai Suburban Rail? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Railways Piyush Goyal announced that 100 new services would be added to the Mumbai Suburban Rail, which serves over 77 lakh passengers on a daily basis. Of the 100 new services, 32 services will be introduced on Western Railway and 68 on the Central Railway. | |
| 242. |
For which scheme the Union Government Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged? |
| Answer» The Small Saving Schemes like PPF, Kisan Vikas Patra and Sukanya Samriddhi for October-December quarter. Investments in the Public Provident Fund (PPF) scheme will fetch annual rate of 7.8 percent while Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) investments will yield 7.5 percent and mature in 115 months. The one for girl child savings, Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme will offer 8.3 percent annually. Similarly, the investment on 5-year Senior Citizens Savings Scheme will yield 8.3 percent. | |
| 243. |
Which function did the Directorate General of Quality Assurance celebrates? |
| Answer» The Diamond Jubilee of Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) observed on 28 September 2017 as it completed 60 years of its existence. To commemorate the occasion, Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Dr Subhash Bhamare released the 'First Day Cover' of DGQA. He also launched portal for e-registration of vendors. The main aim is to provide Quality Assurance (QA) cover for an entire range of Arms, Ammunitions, Equipment, and Stores supplied to Armed Forces. | |
| 244. |
The Third Edition of 'Women of India Organic Festival' was held in ___________. |
| Answer» The 3rd annual 'Women of India Organic Festival' is held at Dilli Haat, in New Delhi. The 'Women of India Organic Festival' is hosted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The theme for 2017 is 'Good for Women; Good for India; Good for You'. It provides a platform for women to sell various organic products that could be used for food, wellness, personal care, home improvement, kitchen composters and solar products. | |
| 245. |
What is the rank of India's Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) IFSC in global financial centres index? |
| Answer» India's first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) IFSC has ranked at 10th place in the latest September 2017 edition of Global Financial Centres Index 22 (GFCI) - London. Currently it is operational with approximately 10 leading banks, eight insurance companies and participating brokers, and two international exchanges. | |
| 246. |
How many Free Eye Check-up camps was launched on National Highways by NHAI recently? |
| Answer» The Minister of Road Transport & Highways Mr.Nitin Gadkari launched the countrywide Free Eye Check-up Campaign at Panjari Toll Plaza, Nagpur Bypass, Nagpur, in Maharashtra. 50 free eye check-up camps have been set up on identified national highways. This initiative is aimed to provide clear vision and safe travel for truck drivers. Also, free spectacles up to a certain power as prescribed by the eye specialist are distributed. | |
| 247. |
Who launches new website and PMIS Mobile App recently? |
| Answer» The Chairman of National Highways Authority of India Shri Deepak Kumar launched a world-class, new multilingual website of the organization. He also launched a Project Monitoring Information System (PMIS) Moblie App that will facilitate close, in-house monitoring of NHAI projects on a mobile phone. The system is now digitally monitoring them through a state-of-the-art Project Monitoring Information System (PMIS) which has been developed in-house along with The Boston Consulting Group. | |
| 248. |
Indian Railways announced No service charge on train e-tickets upto __________. |
| Answer» The Union Government waived service charges in November last year after demonetization to encourage digital modes of booking. The facility had been extended from June 30 and then to September 30. The Railway Board directed Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) that the benefits be extended till March next year. The Service charges on booking train tickets online through IRCTC ranges from Rs 20 to 40 per ticket. | |
| 249. |
The committee which has been constituted by the Union government for proper management of water resources in the NE region is? |
| Answer» The Union government has set up a high-level committee for proper management of water resources in the North-Eastern region. The Committee will be headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. It will facilitate optimising benefits of appropriate water management in the form of hydro-electric power, agriculture, bio-diversity conservation, reduced flood damage erosion, inland water transport, forestry, fishery and eco tourism. The committee is also tasked with spelling out actionable steps for optimizing water resources in the region and chalking out an action plan for dovetailing of Central schemes. | |
| 250. |
PAN, Aadhaar card not mandatory for jewellery purchase above __________. |
| Answer» The Finance Ministry announced that PAN (Permanent Account Number) card and Aadhaar card details will not be mandatory for jewellery purchases above Rs. 50,000. Any entity dealing in gems, jewellery that has a turnover of Rs. 2 crore or more in a financial year will not be covered under PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002) This decision was taken at the 22nd GST Council meeting. | |