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| 1001. |
What amount has been sanctioned by the government to set up Women Help Desks in Police Stations? |
| Answer» The Home Ministry has sanctioned Rs 100 crore from the Nirbhaya fund to set up women help desks in police stations across the country. A home ministry statement said the women help desks would focus on making police stations more women-friendly and approachable, as they would be the first and single point of contact for any woman walking into a police station. | |
| 1002. |
Which city organized the National Florence Nightingale Awards? |
| Answer» The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to nursing personnel in New Delhi on 5 December 2019. The event will be held from 5-6 December 2019. The nurses play a vital role in delivering quality and cost-effective healthcare, addressing multiple health challenges and responding to the health needs of individuals, families, and communities. The nurses are a symbol of seva, karuna, and shushrusha. | |
| 1003. |
What is India's rank in Global Climate Risk Index 2020? |
| Answer» India was the 5th most affected country due to climate change in 2018, as per the Global Climate Risk Index 2020. India was severely affected during the monsoon season, particularly Kerala which saw the worst floods in 2018. | |
| 1004. |
How much fund has been approved for 39 Government Medical Colleges and Institutions in the third phase of PMSSY? |
| Answer» Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal for the up-gradation of the 39 Government Medical Colleges and Institutions (GMCIs) in the third phase of PMSSY on 7th November 2013. It also approved a cost of Rs.150 crore each, Rs.120 crore for the Central Contribution and Rs.30 crore for the State Share. Total outlay in respect of each of the 39 GMCs is Rs.150 crore: (Center share-Rs.120 cr) + (State share-Rs.30 cr) | |
| 1005. |
The 4th India Water Impact Summit was held in which city? |
| Answer» The 4th India Water Impact Summit was held from 5-7 December 2019 at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.The Summit was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Centre for Ganga River Basin Management and Studies (cGanga) led by IIT Kanpur. Theme: The theme of the 2019 summit is Valuing Water | Transforming Ganga. The theme focuses on the Financing of High Impact Projects in the water sector. | |
| 1006. |
Which is the country's best police station according to central report? |
| Answer» Aberdeen in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the best police station in India, followed by Balasinor in Gujarat and Ajk Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh. The government has prepared a list of best performing police stations in the country. | |
| 1007. |
Who has been elected to the Rajya Sabha seat from Karnataka? |
| Answer» BJP candidate KC Ramamurthy was declared elected unopposed to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Karnataka, for which bypoll was necessitated following his resignation as the Congress member. The Congress and JDS had not fielded candidates for the Rajya Sabha bypoll. | |
| 1008. |
The Minister of Environment represented India at the Madrid Climate Conference. Who is the Minister of Environment, India? |
| Answer» The Minister of Environment Shri Prakash Javadekar represented India at the Madrid Climate Conference. The United Nations Climate Change Conference is being held in Madrid between 2nd December, 2019 and 13th December 2019. | |
| 1009. |
All India Conference of Director Generals /Inspector Generals of Police was organized in which city? |
| Answer» All India Conference of Director Generals /Inspector Generals of Police was organised in Pune from December 6 to 8. IISER, which is under the Human Resource Development Ministry, was declared an institute of national importance in 2012. The theme of the conference was scientific and forensics-based investigation and technology-enabled policing. A number of sessions on these subjects were held during the three-day conference and the home minister alsoheld sessions with the top brass of police. | |
| 1010. |
What is India's rank in Human Development Index? |
| Answer» India climbed one spot to 129 among 189 countries in the 2019 human development index (HDI), according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).In India, 27.1 crore people were lifted out of poverty from 2005-06 to 2015-16, UNDP India resident representative Shoko Noda said.India was ranked 130 last year. The steady progress was due to nearly three decades of rapid development, which saw a dramatic reduction in absolute poverty, along with gains in life expectancy, education, and access to health care. As per the HDI, no other region had experienced such rapid human development progress. | |
| 1011. |
World Design Organization is to launch its World Design Propolis in which city? |
| Answer» The World Design Organization is all set to launch its new global programme World Design Propolis in Bengaluru, aimed at implementing holistic progress in megacities across the world and making them sustainable. | |
| 1012. |
What is India's rank in the Climate Change Performance Index? |
| Answer» On December 10, 2019, at the COP25, the Climate Change Performance Index was presented. The Index measures renewable energy share, emissions and climate policies of 57 countries and the European Union. India ranked 9th in the ranking provided. | |
| 1013. |
The 'Digital Exhibition on History of Constitution of India' was held in which city? |
| Answer» The 'Digital Exhibition on History of Constitution of India', was inaugurated in New Delhi by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (M/S) for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space. | |
| 1014. |
Under which scheme the Ministry of Tourism has recently sanctioned a project in Sri Anandpur Sahib under? |
| Answer» The union government formulated a special action plan for the development of tourism in Sri Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. | |
| 1015. |
On December 10, 2019, External Affairs Minister introduced the Anti-Maritime bill in parliament. Who is current External Affairs Minister? |
| Answer» On December 10, 2019, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar introduced the Anti-Maritime bill in parliament. The bill was introduced in days after the kidnapping of 18 Indians aboard in Nigeria. It aims at ensuring safety and security of India's maritime trade and the crew members. | |
| 1016. |
Draj Bridge has been inaugurated in? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Shri Girish Chandra Murmu opened 72-metre-long Bridge to the Nation in Rajouri. The bridge over Draj nallah connects Draj Area with Tehsil Kotranka area under District Rajouri and is constructed to bear heavy load up to 70 tons. | |
| 1017. |
Indian citizenship to people of which country has not been provided under Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019? |
| Answer» Parliament passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019. It was passed by Lok Sabha on December 10 and Rajya Sabha on December 11. The Bill seeks to provide Indian citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian refugees coming from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan after facing religious persecution there. | |
| 1018. |
Who has been appointed as the new Information and Broadcasting Secretary? |
| Answer» Ravi Mittal has been appointed as the new Information and Broadcasting Secretary. He will replace Mr. Amit Khare who has been appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Higher Education. | |
| 1019. |
The 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue was organized in whichcity? |
| Answer» Union Ministry of External Affairs hosted 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) and Delhi Dialogue XI at PravasiBharatiya Kendra in New Delhi on 13 December 2019. This is the first time that these two dialogues, which are key elements of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), and India-ASEAN calendars were held consecutively and on similar Indo-Pacific themes. Theme for 2019 Indian Ocean Dialogue - 'Indo-Pacific: Re-imagining the Indian Ocean through an Expanded Geography'. | |
| 1020. |
Seventh Economic Census was launched in which city? |
| Answer» The seventh economic census was launched in the national capital territory of Delhi on December 13. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has tied up with Common Service Centres Network (CSCN), a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, to carry out the census. | |
| 1021. |
On 13 December 2019, the Ministry of Coal initiated the auction process of how many coal mines to reduce coal imports? |
| Answer» On 13 December 2019, the Ministry of Coal initiated the auction process of coal mines. The move by the government is to reduce coal imports. After the poor participation of investors in the previous rounds of coal auctions, the government is now finally considering allotment of six mines soon. | |
| 1022. |
Government said that over 1,65,000 lakh farmers across India have been registered on the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. What is the name of Agriculture Minister? |
| Answer» Government said that over 1,65,000 lakh farmers across India have been registered on the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform. The announcement was made by the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. | |
| 1023. |
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification on December 15, 2019, to regulate the registration of which type of vechile? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a draft notification on December 15, 2019, to regulate the registration of old vintage vehicles. The ministry has planned to provide a special number plate with letters VA to signify the vintage vehicles. | |
| 1024. |
Digital Radio is to be introduced by which year in India? |
| Answer» Centre government planning to revamp All India Radio officially known as Akashvani by introducing Digital Radio in India by 2024. The country will be technologically-equipped for it. The announcement in this regard was made by Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar at the 2019 Akashvani Annual Awards in New Delhi.Digital Radio launched by the year 2024, there will be more clarity as the audio of digital radio. | |
| 1025. |
Who has been appointed as expenditure secretary in the finance ministry? |
| Answer» The government appointed TV Somanathan as an expenditure secretary in the finance ministry. Somanathan will replace Girish Chandra Murmu, who was named the first lieutenant governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir in October. | |
| 1026. |
Orange festival recently began in which city? |
| Answer» The State-level Orange Festival began in Manipur on 16 December. The festival will be held on 16-18 December 2019. The 3-day festival was inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh at district headquarters Tamenglong. The Orange Festival is conducted under the sponsorship of the North Eastern Council. The festival aims to promote the fruit and encourage its growers. | |
| 1027. |
Wholesale price index-based inflation was 0.16% in October and in November it has rose to which figure? |
| Answer» Wholesale prices-based inflation rose to 0.58 per cent in November, as against 0.16 per cent in October due to increase in prices of food articles. The annual inflation, based on monthly wholesale price index (WPI), was at 4.47 per cent during the same month a year ago (November 2018). | |
| 1028. |
Which company has topped Fortune India 500 list-2019? |
| Answer» Boosted by its consumer-facing businesses like organized retail and telecom, Reliance Industries ended state-owned Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) 10-year reign as India's largest company, topping the Fortune India 500 list. With revenue of Rs 5.81 lakh crore in 2018-19, the Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate also became the first privately-held and the only other company to become India's largest corporation apart from IOC for the first time in 10 years. | |
| 1029. |
CII organized the 2019 Steeling India in which city? |
| Answer» Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized a meeting on Steeling India-2019: Driving metal intensity in key sectors on 16 December in New Delhi. The Union Minister for Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan participated in the meeting. The aim of the meeting is to increase metal intensity in key sectors. It aimed to enhance the steel intensity in key user sectors, especially in rural India. | |
| 1030. |
Bharat Vandana Park, has been inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» On 17th December 2019, Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA) presided over in the ceremony to lay foundation stone for the Bharat Vandana Park, Dwarka, New Delhi in the presence of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal, Member of parliament (MP) Parvesh Verma and Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari at New Delhi.The park will be a major tourist attraction covering an area of 200 acres at a cost of Rs.550 crores, the park is located near the Indira Gandhi International Airport and metro station. | |
| 1031. |
The flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) will be extended by two more years. In which year the mission was launched? |
| Answer» The Centre has decided to extend the mission period of the flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by two more years. The government was unable to meet the set targets for urban renewal in 500 cities. AMRUT was launched on 25 June 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative will complete its mission period in March 2020. The initiative aimed to provide 139 lakh water connections by March 2020, 145 lakh sewer connections, storm water drainage projects, parks, and green spaces and LED streetlights. | |
| 1032. |
India is to test a prototype as an alternative to Whatsapp and Telegram fir security reasons. What is the name of prototype? |
| Answer» The Centre Government is testing a prototype of an Indian equivalent of popular messaging application platforms, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, for secure internal use. This secure messaging app is codenamed as 'Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS)'. It is being packaged for employees of Central government as well as state government departments and organisations for intra and inter organization communications. | |
| 1033. |
The Music festival Tansen Samaroh began in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Mia Tansen was one of the nine gems in the court of which emperor? |
| Answer» The Music festival Tansen Samaroh began in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on 17 December. The festival will be held from 17-21 December 2019. The popular classical music festival began with the traditional style with the recitations of Harikatha and Milad. 2019 is the 95th year of the festival. It is one of the oldest and esteemed classical music festival. The five-day festival is celebrated in the memory of one of the most eminent singers of Indian history Mian Tansen every year. Tansen was one of the nine gems in the court of Emperor Akbar, one of the greatest Mughal rulers of India. | |
| 1034. |
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has sent an alert to all state regarding which anroid bug? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an alert to all States warning them about the vulnerability of Android operating system to a bug called 'StrandHogg', which allows real-time malware applications to pose as genuine applications and are able to access user data of all kind. The information was shared by Threat Analytical Unit, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (ICCCC) so as to take steps to create awareness among public on vulnerability of Android to 'StrandHogg'. | |
| 1035. |
Which company launched three block chain-powered distributed applications for government services, supply chain management and insurance domains? |
| Answer» Infosys announced the launch of three block chain-powered distributed applications for government services, supply chain management and insurance domains. These applications are equipped with predictive return on investment (ROI) analytics for business investments that can be tailored to meet numerous industry-specific needs. These comprehensive applications are designed as ready-to-subscribe business networks, thus, they would ensure quick deployment, interoperability across disparate systems of value chain stakeholders as well as a wide variety of use cases involving other digital technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Analytics among others. | |
| 1036. |
Which phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has recently started? |
| Answer» Centre to begin Phase III of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). It was launched by the Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. The Phase-III of PMGSY is aimed to consolidate 1, 25,000 Kms through routes and major Rural links that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals. The estimated cost of the project is Rs.80, 250 crores. Of the total cost, the Central government will share Rs.53, 800 crores for the period 2019-20 to 2024-25. The funding pattern for the PMGSY-III will be 60:40 between Centre and the States, except North Eastern and Himalayan States. | |
| 1037. |
Which edition of the Conference on Wagon Development for New Commodities was recently organised? |
| Answer» Ministry of Railways organized the third edition of the Conference on Wagon Development for New Commodities on 19 December 2019.The objective of the conference is to provide innovative solutions for transportation challenges in the steel, automobile, cement, food-grain, and other special commodities segments. The major themes of the conference were Steel, Bulk Fly ash, transportation of Automobiles and Special Commodities. The Conference prepared a roadmap to exploit the market potential in the freight segment for the Indian Railways. | |
| 1038. |
Which country has become the the world's third-largest publisher of science and engineering articles? |
| Answer» The US National Science Foundation (NSF) reported that India has become the world's third-largest publisher of science and engineering articles. It has published over 1.35 lakh scientific papers. China topped the report as the world's largest publisher. As per the data provided by NSF, the number of scientific papers published worldwide has increased from 1,755,850 in 2008 to 2,555,959 in 2018. It also said that science and engineering (S&E) journal articles and conference papers, grew about 4% annually over the last 10 years. | |
| 1039. |
WHO has released first biosimilar medicine to treat which cancer? |
| Answer» On December 18, 2019, the World Health Organization launched its first biosimilar medicine to treat breast cancer. The WHO intends to make the expensive, life-saving treatment affordable for women all over the world.WHO launched a biosimilar medicine "Trastuzumab" in order to treat breast cancers. It is an antibody that shows high efficacy in curing early stages of breast cancers. It was included in the WHO Essential Medicines List in 2015. | |
| 1040. |
The Indian Government launched the National Broadband Mission (NBM) to provide broadband access to all villages by which year? |
| Answer» Centre Government launched the National Broadband Mission (NBM) to provide broadband access to all villages by 2022. It was launched by Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in New Delhi. NBM is part of government's National Digital Communications Policy, 2018.To fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure, bridge digital divide and to provide affordable and universal access of broadband for all.To provide broadband access to all villages by 2022. | |
| 1041. |
What percentage of toys failed the test by the Quality Council of India? |
| Answer» The Quality Council of India (QCI) recently released its survey on imported toys. According to the report, 66.9% of the toys failed the test. Of the tested varieties, 30% of the plastic toys failed to meet the tests of permissible level of phthalate, heavy metals, etc. Around 80% of the toys failed to meet the physical and mechanical safety properties. In the soft toys, 45% failed on phthalate test and 75% failed on tests conducted on mechanical properties. | |
| 1042. |
Which IIT has launched a Vaccination on Wheels Clinic in Pune? |
| Answer» IIT Hyderabad launched a Vaccination on Wheels Clinic in Pune. Mr Patel received a grant under the Foundation's Grand Challenges Explorations called VaccineOnWheels.com adopted VOW (Vaccination On Wheels) concept, this clinic will go to schools, colleges and corporates to conduct vaccination camps at their doorsteps. The service launched on December 15, 2019 in Pune city's PCMC area. | |
| 1043. |
Which network launched to promote environmental and ecological research in India? |
| Answer» Government of India launched EChO Network in New Delhi on 19 December 2019. It was launched by Prof. K Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. EChO Network aims to promote environmental and ecological research in the country. EChO Network is a national program that aims to provide a template for cross-disciplinary leadership in India. | |
| 1044. |
NASSCOM in partnership with which company has launched a skilling platform 'Future Skills'? |
| Answer» Information Technology firm Wipro has partnered with IT body NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies) to launch a skilling platform called 'Future Skills' for new age technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) that will reach 10,000 students from over 20 engineering colleges in India. | |
| 1045. |
The trial of which generation of wireless technology is expected to begin in 2020 in India? |
| Answer» The 5G (the fifth generation of wireless technology) trials are expected to begin in the last quarter of current fiscal (2019-2020). The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has received 12 applications for 5G trials and it has neither approved nor rejected any applicant's proposal so far. However, it is still unknown that whether the government has taken a decision on Huawei's participation. | |
| 1046. |
Which ministry is to organize more than 100 Hunar Haat in the next five years? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Minority Affairs will organize more than 100 Hunar Haat in the next five years. The move aims to increase employment opportunities to craftsmen, artisans and culinary experts and also to increase their market exposure. | |
| 1047. |
The second National Conference on Uniformed Women in Prisons Administration was held in which city? |
| Answer» The second National Conference on Uniformed Women in Prisons Administration was held at Central Academy for Police Training, Kanhasaiya, Bhopal on 19-20 December 2019. It was organized by the Madhya Pradesh Jail Department in collaboration with the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), New Delhi. | |
| 1048. |
The Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargode Semi High Speed Rail Corridor (SHSR), a proposed high-speed rail corridor in India, is expected to be completed by which year? |
| Answer» The Thiruvananthapuram-Kasargode Semi High Speed Rail Corridor (SHSR), a proposed high-speed rail corridor in India that would connect Thiruvananthapuram with Kasaragod in Kerala is expected to be completed by 2024. Recently, centre had also given in-principle approval to the Rs.56,000 crore Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod SHSR corridor project. The order was issued by Union Ministry of Railways. | |
| 1049. |
Which annual meeting of World Economic Forum is to take place in Davos? |
| Answer» On December 22, 2019, the World Economic Forum said that around 3,000 world leaders will meet at its 50th annual meeting to discuss on actions that are required to make "cohesive and sustainable world". The event is to be held in Davos between January 21, 2020 and January 24, 2020. The leaders believe that it is essential and critical to develop "Davos Manifesto 2020". The manifesto will aim to make the governments and companies reconsider or reimagine their steps of progress. | |
| 1050. |
CII recently organized which edition of Annual Tourism Summit in New Delhi? |
| Answer» CII organizes 15th Annual Tourism Summit in New Delhi. The theme of summit was 'Tourism: Creating Opportunities with Economic Growth'. | |