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| 251. |
How many key pacts were inked in India-European Union 14th summit, which was held on 6th October, 2017? |
| Answer» India and the European Union agreed to strengthen ties in key areas of trade and security after their 14th summit, which was held on 6th October, 2017. The two sides also inked three pacts, including one on an international solar alliance. India and the EU have been strategic partners since 2004. | |
| 252. |
How many agreements of APAs did the CBDT signs with taxpayers? |
| Answer» Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said it has signed two more advance pricing agreements (APAs) in September 2017 with Indian taxpayers. Objective of APA scheme is to provide certainty to taxpayers in the domain of transfer pricing by specifying the methods of pricing and thereby reducing litigation. | |
| 253. |
Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its _______ anniversary on oct8th 2017. |
| Answer» The Indian Air Force (IAF) on October 8, 2017 celebrated its 85th anniversary at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad with a parade and an air show by various aircraft. The IAF was established in 1932 with a strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 air soldiers. IAF's mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict. | |
| 254. |
BRICS-themed subway train has started test operations in __________. |
| Answer» A BRICS-themed subway train with carriages representing the five member nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - has started test operations in China's south-eastern Xiamen city on October 6, 2017. It has six carriages, five of which represents different cultures of the BRICS countries. The Indian carriage depicts elephants and yoga. | |
| 255. |
How many applicants are received by Union Government for visiting researcher Programme through VAJRA Scheme? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Science and Technology's Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) Faculty Scheme has received 260 applications from foreign sciences. The scheme is meant to attract top international talent to country's Research and development (R&D) ecosystem. The pilot project of the scheme was launched by Department of Science and Technology (DST) in May 2017. | |
| 256. |
Supreme Court bans firecrackers for Diwali in __________. |
| Answer» The Supreme Court (SC) imposed a ban on the sale of firecrackers till 31st October 2017, in the National Capital Region (NCR)-Delhi. The SC suspended all licenses issued by the Delhi Police to shopkeepers that allowed them to sell fireworks.The SC permitted the sale of firecrackers after 1st November 2017. | |
| 257. |
What is the theme of 3rd International Conference on Yoga? |
| Answer» Vice President, Mr.M.Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the two day 'International Conference on Yoga for Wellness' at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Theme for this International Conference on Yoga 2017 is 'Yoga for Wellness'. Areas of discussions are Yoga research in non-communicable diseases and scope of Yoga in Integrated Medicine, Control of Cancer, Depression, Gynecological disorders and Pain Management. | |
| 258. |
Which parliamentary committee on External Affairs has been formed to examine India-China relations? |
| Answer» The parliamentary committee on External Affairs, which will examine the relations between India and China, is headed by Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor. The committee will examine in detail the issue of cooperation between both the countries in international organizations including Doklam standoff. The standing committee has also decided to closely look at India's "Relations with Myanmar and the Rohingya situation", India's "Act East Policy, including BIMSTEC", the "Situation in the Far East: Japan and North Korea", India's engagement with SAARC countries, global terrorism and voting rights for NRIs. | |
| 259. |
How many schemes were approved by Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently? |
| Answer» The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two new World Bank supported schemes Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) and Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE). | |
| 260. |
According to the Safe Cities Index 2017, which city is the Safest in World? |
| Answer» Japanese capital city Tokyo has topped The Economist Intelligence Unit's Safe Cities Index 2017 which ranked 60 cities on parameters including personal and health security. Singapore and Japanese city Osaka have ranked second and third, while Indian cities Delhi and Mumbai have ranked 43rd and 45th respectively. | |
| 261. |
Which department launches the Sampoorna Bima Gram Yojana? |
| Answer» Minister for Communications Manoj Sinha launched the Sampoorna Bima Gram (SBG) Yojana and an initiative for expansion of clientele base of Postal Life Insurance (PLI). Under Sampoorna Bima Gram (SBG) Yojana, at least one village (having a minimum of 100 households) will be identified in each of the revenue districts India. | |
| 262. |
The world's largest combustion research centre NCCRD inaugurated at |
| Answer» The world's largest combustion research centre which will impart a major boost to the Indian scientific community was inaugurated at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras. The National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) was inaugurated by NITI Aayog member V K Saraswat in the presence of Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology. NCCRD's research interests will cover automotive, thermal power and aerospace propulsion, besides fire research and microgravity combustion to minor extent. | |
| 263. |
What is the amount invested to improve capacity of Indian Airports are needed by 2030? |
| Answer» India must invest around $45 billion to generate an additional capacity of handling 500- 600 million passengers at its airports by 2030. As per the estimation of Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) the country's top 17 airports current capacity is 298-316.5 million passengers per annum approximately. The ten airports namely Pune, Jaipur, Srinagar, Lucknow, Dehradun, Agartala, Guwahati, Kozhikode, Mangalore, and Trichy are managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), are already operating "beyond their design capacity". | |
| 264. |
This naval ship commissioned into Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam. |
| Answer» INS Kiltan was commissioned into the Indian Navy at the Eastern Naval Command (Naval Dockyard) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is India's first major warship to have a superstructure of carbon fiber composite material resulting in improved stealth features, lower top weight. INS Kiltan commissioned into Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam October 16, 2017. | |
| 265. |
Which act came into force recently? |
| Answer» Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) declared an 'Institute of National Importance' under Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The FDDI bill was passed by the Parliament in July 2017. The Provisions of FDDI Act 2017 have come into force. Presently FDDI is imparting skill based graduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of footwear, leather goods, retail, and management to around 2,500 students across eight campuses spread over India. | |
| 266. |
Which online campaign has launched by Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) to end gender bias in women against women? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched an online campaign #IamThatWoman to end gender bias in women against women.Through the campaign, the Ministry seeks to highlight the various aspects of women standing 'by' and 'for' women. The purpose of the campaign is to shed light on the enormous contributions made by women for women. For this, Twitter and Facebook users have been encouraged to tag and share stories of women helping women with a photograph and post online with the hashtag #IamThatWoman. Hence, join the '#IamThatWoman' campaign and spread the message that a woman can move mountains for another woman". | |
| 267. |
Which Airport has ranked No. 1 in the Airports Council International's (ACI) service quality survey. |
| Answer» Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has ranked No. 1 in the Airports Council International's (ACI) service quality survey in the category of 5 to 15 million passengers per annum. It was opened in year 2008 and is operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL). A trophy for this accomplishment for the year 2016 was handed over to GHIAL CEO, S G K Kishore during the 27th ACI Africa/world annual general assembly at Port Louis in Mauritius on October 18, 2017. | |
| 268. |
Income Tax department launches __________ to answer taxpayers queries. |
| Answer» The Income Tax Department has launched an 'online chat' service for taxpayers to seek answers to their basic queries and doubts relating to direct tax issues. A window has been hosted on the main page of the income tax department's website -www.incometaxindia.gov.in/ - with an icon stating 'Live Chat Online - ask your query'. A team of experts from the department and independent tax practitioners have been assigned to answer the general queries of a taxpayer. | |
| 269. |
Which university top ranked Indian institute in QS Asia University Rankings 2018? |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has emerged as top-ranked Indian institute in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2018. IT Bombay has ranked 34th and is the only Indian institute to better its performance among the top 100 universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2018. It is to be noted that IIT Bombay was ranked 179th in the latest edition of QS World University Rankings. | |
| 270. |
Which ministry conferred with Swachh Bharat Inter-Ministerial Award? |
| Answer» Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) was awarded Swachh Bharat Inter-Ministerial Award in Swachh Bharat National Award ceremony on Gandhi Jayanti, in New Delhi. The Swachh Bharat Inter-Ministerial Award was given by Minister of State, Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation S.S.Ahluwalia to MoPNG. The award was received by Senior Adviser (PNG). The focus of MoPNG has been not only to improve peoples' involvement but also to bring behavioral change through Swachh Bharat Mission. | |
| 271. |
How many foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals was approved by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)? |
| Answer» The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has approved three foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, including that of Merlin Entertainment-owned Madame Tussauds, to open single-brand retail. Madame Tussauds is expected to open its first museum in India in Delhi. DIPP has approved 20 single-brand retail proposals worth Rs.4,900 crore. | |
| 272. |
Which county army organises Jashn -e-Kokernag to strengthen jawan-awam relationship? |
| Answer» Indian Army organises Jashn -e-Kokernag to strengthen jawan-awam relationship. With the slogan of"Jawan aur Awaam Amun Hai Muqam"( Army and Locals together, peace will prevail ), 19 batch Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army on 19th October 2017 organised 'Jashn-e-Breng' festival in Kokernag village of the Anantnag district to promote peace and brotherhood between security forces and the local population. | |
| 273. |
Who signs agreement with Andhra Pradesh Government recently? |
| Answer» National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Andhra Pradesh State Government to develop technologies relating to banana production. The MoC was signed between Andhra Pradesh's Industries and Commerce Department Secretary M.Girija Shankar and NRCB Director S. Uma in presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. They will also provide necessary training and will support growers and entrepreneurs in the initial phase to promote indigenous and commercial varieties of banana for domestic and export markets. | |
| 274. |
Who launched excel-based offline tool to file initial GSTR-3B Returns? |
| Answer» Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) launched an Excel-based offline tool for businesses to file initial GSTR- 3B returns. They stated that taxpayers can download the offline utility from the GSTN portal and after fill in the data the file can be uploaded on GST portal. After uploading of the return to the GST Portal, the taxpayer has to preview the form, complete formalities like submit, offset the liability and file their GSTR-3B Return using a digital signature or electronic verification code. | |
| 275. |
As per the Levels and Trends in Child Mortality 2017 report how many countries are responsible for 50% newborn deaths? |
| Answer» As per a report titled "Levels and Trends in Child Mortality 2017", India along with Pakistan, Nigeria, Congo and Ethiopia is responsible for half of all new-born deaths in the world. This report has been authored by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO), World Bank Group and United Nations. As per the report, 6 million children died before reaching the age of five in 2016. This marks a decrease as compared to year 2000 in which 9.9 million children had died before turning five. | |
| 276. |
The scheme which is launched for Skilling in Smart Cities in India is |
| Answer» The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated India's first Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) for Skilling in Smart Cities, in collaboration with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). It is launched under skill India Mission. | |
| 277. |
Recently, how many American companies interacted with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adtiyanath in the US in UP event? |
| Answer» 26 major American companies headed by Aircraft Manufacturer Boeing interacted with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adtiyanath to explore investment opportunities in the state. This interaction has been given the tagline 'US in UP'. It focuses on creating strong strategic partnership between the US and India and promotes bilateral trade. 'US in UP' tagline has been inspired from 'Vibrant Gujarat', a similar event which is held to attract investments in Gujarat State. | |
| 278. |
Amount approved to develop 83,000 km Highways by the Union Cabinet is: |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet approved the biggest ever highway project to develop and expand approximately 83,000 km of roads at an investment of Rs 6.9 lakh crore by 2022. The project also includes the new 28,400 km Bharatmala highway program connecting border areas, improving international, port and coastal connectivity. | |
| 279. |
What is the India's passport position in the Global Passport Power Rank 2017, as per global financial advisory firm Arton Capital? |
| Answer» India's passport has been ranked 75th out of 94 countries with a visa-free score of 51, according to the 'Global Passport Power Rank 2017' by global financial advisory firm Arton Capital. The list is topped by Singapore, followed by Germany, Sweden and South Korea. As per report, Singapore's passport is the most powerful ranking with a visa-free score of 159. Afghanistan was on bottom most position (94th) with the score of 22, while Pakistan was at 93rd Position with Iraq with the score of 26. The index ranks national passports by the cross-border access they bring, assigning a "visa-free score" according to the number of countries a passport holder can visit visa-free or with visa on arrival. | |
| 280. |
GMR Hyderabad Airport, Malaysia Tourism, and MAHB Sign Pact to promote this __________ department. |
| Answer» GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) signed a MoU to promote the growth of tourism traffic. SGK Kishore, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, Mohd Badlisham Ghazali, MD, MAHB, and Abdul Khani Daud, Deputy Director General (Promotion), MTPB signed, the MoU in the presence of Hidayat Abdul Hamid, High Commissioner of Malaysia. At present, 10 domestic carriers connect Hyderabad with 39 domestic destinations. Also, the airport connects 18 international destinations with 16 foreign and 3 Indian carriers. | |
| 281. |
How many companies are shortlisted under Adopt a Heritage Scheme? |
| Answer» Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley has presented Letters of Intent (LOI) to seven shortlisted entities under the 'Adopt a Heritage Scheme'. LOIs were presented at the closing ceremony of 'Paryatan Parv' in New Delhi on October 25, 2017. Under this scheme, Ministry of Tourism invited private and public sector companies to adopt as many as 116 ASI-protected monuments/sites and to take up the responsibility for its maintenance, conservation and development. | |
| 282. |
Which institute first time releases guidelines on child sex abuse? |
| Answer» The World Health Organisation (WHO) for first time formulated clinical guidelines on responding to children and adolescents who have been sexually abused. The guidelines are grounded in human rights standards and ethical principles. They will assist frontline health care providers general practitioners, gynaecologists, nurses and others who may directly receive victim of sexual abuse or may identify sexual abuse during the course. | |
| 283. |
Which species is regarded as the world's most endangered great ape? |
| Answer» A new species of orangutan 'Pongo tapanuliensis' was discovered in the Sumatra island of Indonesia, which has become the world's most endangered great ape. The species, called 'Tapanuli orangutan', lives in the Batang Toru forest on Sumatra island of Indonesia. | |
| 284. |
Which IIT institute to host the Blockchain summit and hackathon, which will be organised by NITI Aayog? |
| Answer» The think tank NITI Aayog in collaboration with Proffer, a blockchain startup founded by graduates of MIT and Harvard, will organise a 'Blockchain Summit' and hackathon at IIT Delhi from Nov 10-13, 2017. The objective of the event is to explore how blockchain architectures can enable a new digital infrastructure for India, improving efficiency, transparency, privacy, and cost across all sectors. | |
| 285. |
Which committee has constituted by the Maharashtra govt to recommend ways to stop custodial deaths? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government has constituted a 7-member committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sudhir Shrivastava to recommend ways to stop the custodial deaths. The formation of the panel comes in the wake of the custodial death of Aniket Kothale in Sangli city earlier in November 2017. | |
| 286. |
What is the theme of the 2017 World Diabetes Day (WDD)? |
| Answer» The World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed on November 14 to promote better diabetes management among people across the globe who are or have been suffering from the condition, which is initiated by International Diabetes Federation (IDF). The 2017 theme is "Women and diabetes - our right to a healthy future". | |
| 287. |
Which is the India's longest expressway that will soon provide free Wi-Fi services along its length? |
| Answer» India's longest expressway from Agra to Lucknow will soon provide free Wi-Fi services on the entire 302-kilometre stretch. As per officials, the UP government has offered to provide space to lay an optical fiber cable (OFC) along the expressway. | |
| 288. |
Moody's Investors Service has upgraded India's sovereign ratings from its lowest investment grade "Baa3" to ____? |
| Answer» International rating agency Moody's Investors Service has recently upgraded the Government of India (GoI)'s local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Baa2 from its lowest investment grade (Baa3) and changed the outlook on the rating to stable from positive. | |
| 289. |
Indian Institute of Science ranks __________ on Global University Employability Ranking 2017. |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has ranked 29th among the top 150 universities on Global University Employability Ranking 2017 published by Times Higher Education. This ranking has been designed by HR consultancy Emerging, is conducted by research institute Trendence and published by Times Higher Education. | |
| 290. |
According to UNDP, which is World's most violent region for Women is? |
| Answer» As per a report presented by UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP), Latin America and the Caribbean is the most violent region in the world for women. Issue of violence against women in Latin America is so critical, that the region has been referred to as most violent region in the world for women outside of conflict zones.This region also has the highest rate of sexual violence against women outside of relationships. | |
| 291. |
How many new Aadhaar Kendras opened up in Kolkata? |
| Answer» 42 bank branches have started Aadhaar Kendra in Kolkata. You can update your data in existing data. If you want to change your address or mobile number or if there is mistake in your name or age then these all problems will be solved at these Aadhaar Kendra. To facilitate the citizens Aadhaar has tweeted the website through which one can locate nearby Aadhaar Kendra for them. | |
| 292. |
__________ will be India's first solar mission to take off in 2019? |
| Answer» The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the India's first mission to the Sun "Aditya-L1 mission" from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on the PSLV- XL launch vehicle in 2019. The Aditya-1 mission was conceived as a 400kg class satellite carrying one payload, the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) and was planned to launch in 800 km low earth orbit. It will be launched into the halo orbit around the Lagrangian point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system. This orbit has the advantage of allowing continuous monitoring of the sun. The main aim of the solar mission is to improve the understanding of dynamical processes of the sun and help resolve some outstanding questions in solar physics. | |
| 293. |
How many backward districts will be transformed by 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to create a "New India"? |
| Answer» Indian government selected 115 backward districts for rapid transformation by 2022, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to create a "New India" over the next five years. Senior level government officials, at the rank of Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary, have been nominated as 'Prabhari' officers for each district. Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba reported 35 districts have been selected on the basis of reported violence by Left Wing Extremists, 55 districts are affected by Left Wing Extremism and another 15, including districts in Jammu and Kashmir and northeast, are affected by terrorism | |
| 294. |
Which ministry won Bronze Medal at the India International Trade Fair 2017? |
| Answer» Ministry of Health and Family Welfare awarded the Bronze Medal for its creative and informative display at the 37th India International Trade Fair 2017 being held at Pragati Maidan. The award was presented by Shri C R Chaudhary, Minister of State (Commerce and Industry) at a function organized to award the winners. | |
| 295. |
HEFA board approved projects to improve the research infrastructure for __________ institution. |
| Answer» HEFA board approved projects worth Rs. 2066.73 Cr to improve the research infrastructure in six institutions - IITs Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kharagpur, Kanpur and NIT Suratkal. Out of the approved projects, 16 projects are for upgrading Research/academic facilities and 11 projects are for other supporting infrastructure. These projects will help the institutions to improve their standing at the global level. | |
| 296. |
On Which airport the World's largest propeller plane lands? |
| Answer» The world's largest propeller plane, Antonov AN-22, landed at the Manchester Airport in England. The heavy military transport aircraft drew a large crowd of aviation enthusiasts to witness its landing. The aircraft has a 211-foot wingspan and is capable of carrying cargo weighing up to 80,000 kilograms. | |
| 297. |
Which ministry launched SAMPARK on World AIDS Day? |
| Answer» On World AIDS Day, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Smt.Anupriya Patel urges all to join hands to end the epidemic by 2030 and Launches National Strategic Plan (2017-24) and Mission "SAMPARK". | |
| 298. |
What is the current repo rate in the 5th bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review (MPR) of RBI for 2017-18? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the key interest rate "repo rate" unchanged at 6% and reverse repo at 5.75% in its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy review for the year 2017-18 on December 6, 2017, as it feared that inflation may top the central bank's medium-term target of 4%. It also maintained its neutral policy stance. Consequently, the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate remained at 6.25%. The central bank has raised inflation forecast to 4.3-4.7% in third and fourth quarters of current fiscal and kept the economic growth forecast "Gross Value Added (GVA)" unchanged at 6.7%. | |
| 299. |
Name the operation launched recently to rescue the people affected by Ockhi Cyclone in India. |
| Answer» In order to help and rescue the people affected during Ockhi cyclone, Operation Synergy was launched which has till now successfully rescued 793 fishermen. | |
| 300. |
This organistaion opens new facility for over 4.5 crore members. |
| Answer» Retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, EPFO opened a new facility for its over 4.5 crore members that will allow consolidation or merger of their multiple PF accounts with the current Universal Account Number, UAN. Under this facility, subscribers of the EPFO can merge as many as 10 previous accounts with their UAN at one go. The EPFO has made it easy with this facility with an objective of having one employee, one EPF account. | |