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| 1151. |
Which platform has been launched by NPCI for a fast and secure platform? |
| Answer» The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched the Vajra Platform to make payments fast and secure. The platform is based on blockchain technology. The main objective of the Vajra Platform is to provide automated clearing and settlement of payments and drastically reduce the need for manual reconciliation. | |
| 1152. |
The 31st International Kite Festival was recently launched in which city? |
| Answer» The 31st International Kite Festival was launched at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The festival will be conducted from 7-14 January in different parts of the state. | |
| 1153. |
According to NSO, what is India's estimated GDP growth rate for 2019-20? |
| Answer» National Statistical Office (NSO) has estimated India's GDP growth rate for 2019-20 estimated at 5% on 7 January 2020. It has seen dipping to an 11-year low of 5% in the current fiscal. This is mainly due to poor showing by the manufacturing and construction sectors. The previous low economic growth was recorded at 3.1% in 2008-09. | |
| 1154. |
Which NASA satellite has discovered an Earth-sized world within the habitable range of its star? |
| Answer» For the first time, the agency's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered a roughly Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of its host star, the zone of orbital distances where liquid water could be stable on a world's surface. The newfound exoplanet, known as TOI 700 d, lies just 101.5 light-years from Earth, making it a good candidate for follow-up observations by other instruments. | |
| 1155. |
Which mint recently minted the world's smallest gold coin? |
| Answer» Swissmint mints the world's smallest gold coin. The 2.96-millimeter (0.12-inch) gold coin, weighing only 0.063 grams (1/500th of an ounce), is so small the viewer needs to squint closely to see world-famous physicist Albert Einstein sticking his tongue out. The coin has a nominal value of 1/4 of a Swiss franc ($0.26) and can be ordered online. | |
| 1156. |
India's first e-waste clinic is to be inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» India's first e-waste clinic is to be inaugurated in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 24 January. It was jointly set up by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The e-waste clinic will be started on the basis of a three-month pilot project. | |
| 1157. |
What is the theme of International Day of Education 2020? |
| Answer» International Day of Education is observed on 24 January every year. The day aims to celebrate the role of education for peace and development. The day aims to remind that without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all. The day reminds the countries that it will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty without education. The theme for 2020 International Day is 'Learning for people, planet, prosperity, and peace'. | |
| 1158. |
The world's highest railway bridge will connect rest of the India with which city? |
| Answer» The government has set a fresh deadline for the completion of the world's highest railway bridge that connects Kashmir to the rest of India by December 2021. It is the most challenging project in the post-independent history of the Indian Railways. | |
| 1159. |
According to the India Meteorological Department, the year 2019 was recorded as the _______warmest year since 1901? |
| Answer» The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the year 2019 was recorded as the seventh warmest year since 1901. It also said that the heating was substantially lower than the highest warming observed in 2016. | |
| 1160. |
ASCEND 2020 Global Investors Meet is being organized at which city? |
| Answer» Kochi to host Global Investors Meet on 9-10 Jan. Kochi: An electronic hardware and a defence park in Kerala are among 18 mega projects the state government will highlight at the Global Investors Meet on 9 and 10 January. | |
| 1161. |
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020 programme will be organized in which city? |
| Answer» Seven students from Jammu Division have been selected for the 3rd edition of the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020 programme which will be held on 20 January 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be interacting with the students from across the country at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. | |
| 1162. |
Census India 2021 will begin on which date? |
| Answer» Census India 2021 will begin on 1 April and will end on 30 September 2020. The Census will be conducted through a mobile phone application. The move aims to move away from the traditional pen and paper. | |
| 1163. |
How many Fast Track Special Courts will be set up by government for pending cases related to rape and POCSO Act? |
| Answer» The Central Government has started a Scheme to set up 1023 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) across the country. FTSCs will be formed based on the pendency of subject cases obtained from various High Courts, which is 1,66,882 numbers as on 31 March 2018, for time-bound trial and disposal of pending cases related to rape and POCSO Act. | |
| 1164. |
According to C3S, 2019 was the ______ hottest year on record ever? |
| Answer» Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that 2019 was the second hottest year on record and ended the hottest decade in history. C3S's data showed that worldwide temperatures in 2019 were second only to 2016. | |
| 1165. |
Which edition of Odisha Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) International Trade Fair 2020 recently started in Bhubaneshwar? |
| Answer» The 8th edition of Odisha Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) International Trade Fair 2020 began in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated. | |
| 1166. |
A viable scientific method to cultivate which fish has been developed by CMFRI? |
| Answer» For the first time in India, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has developed a viable scientific method to cultivate Indian Pompano fish in ponds. Pompanos are marine fishes. The Indian government began the scientific study on Pompano in 2014. | |
| 1167. |
Titanic wave of star-forming gases has recently been spotted in which galaxy? |
| Answer» Scientists from Harvard University have discovered a titanic wave of star-forming gases practically in the Milky Way. The astronomers reported that the massive structures are located in the Milky Way galaxy's spiral arm closest to Earth. | |
| 1168. |
To improve the performance of the Goods and Service Tax Network, government of India has partnered with which company? |
| Answer» The government is has partnered with Infosys to improve the performance of the Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) filing portal on a permanent basis. Infosys is the managed service provider for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in the country. GoI has worked several technological measures with Infosys. The measures will be announced by April 2020. | |
| 1169. |
Wings India 2020 is to be held in which city? |
| Answer» Wings India 2020 has been scheduled to be held at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad from 12-15 March 2020. The event is expected to boost aviation. Organized by: The event is organized by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) to provide a congenial forum to the rapidly changing dynamics of the sector. | |
| 1170. |
Who recently released a first in-depth review of India's energy policies? |
| Answer» The International Energy Agency (IEA) along with the country's policy think tank NITI Aayog released the first in-depth review of India's energy policies on 10 January 2020. The review aims to set out a range of recommendations in each energy policy area. The IEA regularly releases energy policy reviews for its member and association countries. For the first time, it has carried out the review for India. | |
| 1171. |
How many Indians are in the Forbes list of 20 people to watch in the 2020s? |
| Answer» Forbes India has unveiled its list of 20 people to watch in the 2020s Indians in the list (6) - Poll strategist and JD(U) national vice-president Prashant Kishor, former JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, Dushyant Chautala (deputy CM of Haryana), Mahua Moitra (Lok Sabha member of TMC), the Godrej family (of Adi Godrej) and Garima Arora (chef and the first Indian woman to receive a Michelin star). | |
| 1172. |
India has been ranked ______ biggest geopolitical risk of 2020 by Eurasia Group? |
| Answer» Eurasia Group reported that India is one of the world's top geopolitical risks for 2020. The political risk consultancy India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi was listed as the fifth biggest geopolitical risk of 2020. | |
| 1173. |
According to the Global Economic Prospects report of the World Bank, how much Indian economy will grow in 2020-21? |
| Answer» The World Bank (WB) has lowered India's GDP growth to five per cent for the fiscal year 2020-21 from its earlier estimated six per cent.The lowered GDP forecast comes a few days after the country's statistics office pegged growth in the current fiscal at five per cent, which is the lowest in 11 years.WB's January 2020 Global Economic Prospects report said a "lingering" credit weakness emanating from non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) is one of the key reasons for the downgrade.Its projection for India GDP in 2021-22 has also come down to just 5.8 per cent, indicating that economic recovery could take longer than expected. | |
| 1174. |
How many new songbirds have been found in the Wallacea Island? |
| Answer» Scientists found ten songbirds, five new species and five new subspecies, near Sulawesi, have officially joined the scientific record. One among them is a Togian jungle-flycatcher was found in the Wallacean islands off Indonesia's east coast. It is one of the several new bird species. | |
| 1175. |
National Youth Festival 2020 is to be held in which city? |
| Answer» The 23rd National Youth Festival (NYF) 2020 has been scheduled to be held from 12-16 January at Indira Pratishthan, Lucknow. The festival will be jointly inaugurated by Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath and Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Shri Kiren Rijiju. | |
| 1176. |
According to the "Crime in India"report released by NCRB, crime in India in 2018 as compared to 2017 has increased by how much? |
| Answer» 2018 edition of 'Crime in India' statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). A total of 50.74 lakh crimes was registered in 2018.Crime in India has increased by 1.3% in 2018 compared to 2017. | |
| 1177. |
How much funds have been approved by Odisha for Hindalcos new alumina refinery unit? |
| Answer» Odisha's High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) approved a new greenfield alumina refinery unit. The project was proposed by Aditya Birla Group-owned Hindalco Industries. This will be Hindalco's second alumina refining complex in Odisha after the Utkal Alumina refining project, also in the Rayagada district. The estimated cost of the new facility is Rs.8,000 crore. | |
| 1178. |
What is the theme of Wings India 2020? |
| Answer» Wings India 2020 is a flagship event of Indian Civil Aviation industry which will be organized at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad from March 12-15. The theme of this year is 'Flying for All'. | |
| 1179. |
What is the theme of the National Youth Festival 2020? |
| Answer» Youth Affairs & Sports Ministry and UP Govt. jointly organized National Youth Festival in Lucknow on January 12-16. Theme: 'Fit Youth, Fit India' | |
| 1180. |
Which ministry has launched "Mission Purvodaya"? |
| Answer» Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has unveiled Mission Purvodayain Kolkata on January 11 and said that the eastern belt has the potential to add over 75 percent of the country's incremental steel capacity envisioned by the National Steel Policy.The mission will drive India's march towards five trillion-dollar economy set by the government. | |
| 1181. |
Which Hollywood actor recited Rabindranath Tagore poem at climate change protest? |
| Answer» Several Hollywood celebrities such as Joaquin Phoenix, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Susan Sarandon appeared at the January 10 "Fire Drill Fridays" event, a weekly climate action protest organized by actress Jane Fonda in Washington, DC.Actor Martin Sheen, known for his work in the likes of Apocalypse Now and The West Wing, who inspired the most, quoting Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore during his speech to the crowd's present. | |
| 1182. |
Which ministry recently launched an e-commerce platform to identify genuine properties? |
| Answer» Housing ministry launched an e-commerce platform to facilitate homebuyers in identifying genuine properties. The move aims to bring the trust back in the real estate sector. The main objective of the e-commerce platform is to bring transparency in the sector and offer only certified projects. | |
| 1183. |
Which company recently bagged Rs.1, 505 crore project from NTPC? |
| Answer» Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd bagged a megaproject from NTPC for a 250-megawatt solar project under the Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSU) scheme. The cost of the project is Rs.1,505 crore. It has been estimated to be completed in a period of 20 months. | |
| 1184. |
Which launch vehicle will carry GSAT-30 satellite? |
| Answer» On January 17, 2020, the Indian Space Research Organization will launch GSAT-30 satellite on the launch vehicle Ariane-5. It is to be launched in Ariane Launch Complex at Kourou. Kourou is a French territory that if located along the north eastern coast of South America. | |
| 1185. |
Which edition of Kolkata Literary Festival is to begin from January 17? |
| Answer» The three-day literary festival, which begins on January 17, will see participation of over 100 speakers and focus on themes of nationalism and identity, homeland, and belonging.The 11th edition of Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival will pay tribute to late novelist and award-winning author Nabaneeta Dev Sen who passed away on November 7 last year. | |
| 1186. |
National Strategy for Financial Inclusion report has recently been released by which authority? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India has released a report "National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI): 2019-2024". The National Strategy for Financial Inclusion for the period 2019-2024 has been formulated by RBI under the aegis of Financial Inclusion Advisory Committee (FIAC). The report has been ratified by the Financial Stability Development Council (FSDC). | |
| 1187. |
Raisina Dialogue is to be organized in which city? |
| Answer» Geo-political conference 'Raisina Dialogue' will be organised in New Delhi on January 14-16 by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Observer ReseaResearch Foundation (ORF); Theme: '21@20: Navigating the Alpha Century'. | |
| 1188. |
World Future Energy Summit is to be organized at which city? |
| Answer» On January 13, 2020, the World Future Energy Summit is to begin at Abu Dhabi. It is to be held for four days. The Summit will have 33,500participants from 170 countries. It will also include 800 special exhibits. The event is to be conducted under the theme 'Rethinking Global Consumption, Production and Investment'. Along the summit, the CLIX-Climate Innovations Exchange will also be held. | |
| 1189. |
K.G. Kenye was recently suspended from the which party's primary membership? |
| Answer» Naga People's Front (NPF) suspends Rajya Sabha member K.G. Kenye from the party's primary membership for voting in favour of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in December 2019. | |
| 1190. |
Who recently inaugurated Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre? |
| Answer» Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Through the portal, people can report cyber crimes online. | |
| 1191. |
Kolkata Port Trust in Kolkata recently celebrated its ______ anniversary? |
| Answer» On the 150th celebration of Kolkata Port Trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Port Anthem at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Kolkata Port holds important place in the history of India. | |
| 1192. |
How manyspecies of wetland birdshave been recorded in second wetland bird count of Kaziranga? |
| Answer» The officials of the Kaziranga National Park, Assam, and Avian specialists conducted the Second wetland bird count on 9-10 January 2020. The survey said that Kaziranga has 96 species of wetland birds. The survey covered four ranges of the park namely Agoratoli, Kohora, Bagori, and Burapahar. | |
| 1193. |
Who inaugurated the new building of Karnataka Judicial Academy in Bengaluru? |
| Answer» The Chief Justice of India Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde inaugurated the phase-1 of the new building of the Karnataka Judicial Academy on Crescent Road in Bengaluru. The new building has three floors, besides, the ground floor and two basement floors. | |
| 1194. |
6thIsland Development Agency meeting was held at which city? |
| Answer» On January 13, 2020, Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the sixth Island Development Agency meeting in New Delhi. The meeting focused on "Green Development in the Islands to reach new heights". | |
| 1195. |
Workshop-cum-exhibition on Bamboo-A wonder grass was held at which city? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a workshop-cum-exhibition on Bamboo-A wonder grass at Convention Centre, Jammu on 11 January. The workshop was held on 11-12 January 2020. | |
| 1196. |
What is the theme of the 18th Edition of Dhaka International Film Festival? |
| Answer» The 18th edition of Dhaka International Film Festival begins at Dhaka, Bangladesh. The theme of the festival is 'Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society'. | |
| 1197. |
Which district won the 2020 Plastic Waste Management Award? |
| Answer» Assam's Dibrugarh district won the Plastic Waste Management Award 2020. It was awarded for being the best district of India in the plastic waste management category during Swachhta Hi Sewa 2019. The award was received by Pallav Gopal Jha, Deputy Commissioner from renowned Bollywood actor Amir Khan at a function held at Pride Plaza, Aerocity in Delhi. | |
| 1198. |
Tamil Magazine Thuglak recently celebrated its _____ anniversary in Chennai? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 50th Anniversary function of Tamil Magazine Thuglak at Chennai through Video Conference. Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Union Minister of State for Steel, Govt. of India visited the Head Office of NMDC Limited at Hyderabad and reviewed its performance. | |
| 1199. |
The 6th meeting of the Island Development Agency was focused on which aim? |
| Answer» The 6th meeting of IDA focused on Green Development in the Islands. The sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) held on 13 January in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah. The agency reviewed the progress made towards the Holistic development of islands programme. For the first time, the government of India carried out an initiative of sustainable development in the identified Islands under the guidance of IDA. | |
| 1200. |
Who flagged off 3121st Bulk LPG Tanker Truck during Special NVDP? |
| Answer» The Special National Vendor Development Program (NVDP) on Petroleum and Steel sectors for SC/ST Entrepreneurs was held on 13 January 2020. It was organized by the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI).The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off 3121st Bulk LPG Tanker Truck during the program. | |