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| 1251. |
Greenpeace India report on air pollution, which is the most polluted city? |
| Answer» The coal-belching town of Jharia in Jharkhand continues to be the most polluted city in India, while Delhi has made marginal improvement in reducing its air pollution level, according to a Greenpeace India report released on January 21. Delhi is the 10th-most polluted city in India, according to the report. | |
| 1252. |
Who is to chair the 32nd interaction through PRAGATI platform? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to chair the 32nd interaction through the PRAGATI platform on 22 January 2020. He will discuss the Information and Communications Technology, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. | |
| 1253. |
12th National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme recently began in which city? |
| Answer» The 12th National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme began in Puducherry on 19 January 2020. The programme was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Dr. Kiran Bedi. | |
| 1254. |
'Time to Care' report is a report released by which NGO? |
| Answer» World's 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than the 4.6 billion people who make up 60% of the planet's population, said NGO Oxfam in its 'Time to Care' report. | |
| 1255. |
The first National consultative workshop on Strengthening Agri-Logistics in the e-NAM was organized in which city? |
| Answer» The Ministry for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized the first National consultative workshop on Strengthening Agri-Logistics in the e-National Agriculture Market (e-Nam) in New Delhi on 21 January 2020. The workshop aimed to strengthen agriculture and the rural economy as it will strengthen India to face challenges victoriously. | |
| 1256. |
According to World Employment and Social Outlook report of ILO, in 2020 number of people registered as unemployed is expected to rise to? |
| Answer» This year, the number of people registered as unemployed is expected to rise to 190.5 million up from 188 million in 2019, ILO said in its annual World Employment and Social Outlook report.At the same time, the UN body stressed that some 285 million people worldwide are considered underemployed, meaning they either work less than they want to, have given up searching for work or otherwise lack access to the labour market. | |
| 1257. |
According to PwC's CEO survey, what is India's rank in the list of best market for global companies looking for growth abroad? |
| Answer» With confidence of CEOs over worldwide economic growth hitting rock bottom, India is their fourth choice after the US, China and Germany as only 9 per cent in a global survey for their companies' growth prospects. | |
| 1258. |
Which language will be made mandatory in schools by Maharashtra government? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government is to make it mandatory to teach the Marathi language in all schools in the state irrespective of mediums of instructions. The announcement was made by the Industries Minister Subhash Desai on 21 January during an interaction organized by the 'Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh'. The government will enact a law during the next Assembly session in February 2020. | |
| 1259. |
What is India's rank in 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index? |
| Answer» India was ranked 72nd (up 8 places) in 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). Switzerland topped the list of 132 countries, followed by the US and Singapore. Launched by INSEAD, GTCI ranks countries on the basis of their ability to grow, attract and retain talent. | |
| 1260. |
GAIL has planned to invest over _______ to expand the National Gas Pipeline Grid? |
| Answer» GAIL India Ltd. plans to invest over Rs.45,000 crore over the next five years. The move is to expand the National Gas Pipeline Grid and city gas distribution network. The investment aims to boost the greater use of environment-friendly fuel. | |
| 1261. |
Who inaugurated the 79th Foundation Day Celebrations and All India Members Conference of ITAT? |
| Answer» The Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice S.A. Bobde inaugurated the 79th Foundation Day Celebrations and All India Members' Conference of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) on 24 January in New Delhi. The conference was held from 24-25 January. | |
| 1262. |
International Summit on Women in STEM was held in which city? |
| Answer» An International Summit on Women in STEM - Visualizing the Future: New Skylines on 23-24 January 2020 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The Summit was organized with an aim to boost the participation of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields for the development of scientific careers. | |
| 1263. |
RBI has increased VRR limit for FPI to which amount? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reopened the allotment of the investment limit under the revised Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) for debt investments by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from 24 January. RBI has increased the investment limit under VRR to Rs. 1,50,000 crore from the Rs.75,000 crore, with a minimum retention period of three years. | |
| 1264. |
India's First war memorial for animals will come up in which city? |
| Answer» Government is to set up a war memorial for animals in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The memorial will be set up at the Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College in Meerut. RVC is where the army breeds, rears, and trains dogs, mules and horses. | |
| 1265. |
Who is the chief guest on Republic Day? |
| Answer» Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro arrived at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. He was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25 January 2020. Bolsonaro was invited as chief guest on Republic Day. | |
| 1266. |
How many doses of Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccine have been delivered to Maldives by India? |
| Answer» India supplied 30,000 doses of Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccine to the Maldives responding swiftly to an emergency request to contain the measles outbreak in the Maldives. The vaccine supply was quickly procured and delivered to Maldives Health Ministry within 72 hours of the request. | |
| 1267. |
How many new Indian English words have been featured in the latest edition of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary? |
| Answer» Latest edition of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary features 26 new Indian English words, including Aadhaar, chawl, dabba, hartal and shaadi. | |
| 1268. |
World Holocaust Forum was recently organized in which city? |
| Answer» On January 23, 2020 in Jerusalem, Israel, was held the Fifth World Holocaust Forum, entitled "Remembering the Holocaust, Fighting Antisemitism". The forum was attended by 49 high-level delegations. The Forum is timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of liberation the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau by the Red Army (January 27, 1945) and the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. | |
| 1269. |
Which annual edition of Zee Jaipur Literature Festival recently began in Rajasthan? |
| Answer» The 13th annual edition of the Zee Jaipur Literature Festival is being held in at Diggi Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The festival was inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. During the occasion, he released a book titled Bijji: Timeless Tales from Marwa written by Vishes Kothari. | |
| 1270. |
Mahatma Gandhi's bust will be set up in which city? |
| Answer» Mahatma Gandhi's bust will be set up at IMO (International Maritime Organisation) headquarters in London said Shipping Minister Mansukh Lal Mandaviya. | |
| 1271. |
How many children in 5-18 years age group were given the Bal Shakti Puraskar 2020? |
| Answer» 49 children in 5-18 years age group were given the Bal Shakti Puraskar 2020 by President Ram Nath Kovind. Awards were given in the fields of innovation, social service, scholastic, sports, art and culture and bravery. Award comprised a medal, a cash prize of ?1 lakh, a certificate and a citation. | |
| 1272. |
Which ministry is organizing Bharat Parv 2020 at Red Fort? |
| Answer» Bharat Parv, 2020 is being celebrated from 26th to 31st January 2020 in front of Red Fort at Gyan Path and Red Fort grounds. The objective of Bharat Parv is to encourage Indians to visit different tourism places of India and to inculcate the spirit of 'Dekho Apna Desh'. It is being organized by Ministry of Tourism. | |
| 1273. |
Global Potato Conclave is to be held in which state? |
| Answer» The Global Potato Conclave is to be held between January 28 and January 31, 2020 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. PM Modi is to address the conclave. | |
| 1274. |
Which ministry has recently launched 'GATI' portal? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has launched an online monitoring portal named 'GATI' during the first day of the two-day-long review meeting of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry projects conducted on 23rd and 24th January 2020. It will enable contractors to raise project related issues. | |
| 1275. |
Which Indian celebrity is to feature in 'Man vs Wild' with Bear Grylls? |
| Answer» A new episode of Man vs Wild featuring Superstar Rajinikanth with Bear Grylls is being shot in Bandipur Tiger Reserve. An earlier edition of the documentary featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was shot at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand last year. | |
| 1276. |
The 3rd Global Potato Conclave-2020 will be inaugurated at which city? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 3rd Global Potato Conclave-2020 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat. The four-day will provide an opportunity to bring all stakeholders at one common platform. Gujarat is one of the leading producers of Potato in the country. | |
| 1277. |
Indian Railways is to run 100 percent on electricity by which year? |
| Answer» Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal planned to switch Indian Railways entirely to electricity by 2024 as diesel locomotives are steadily being shunted out of service. The Indian railway to run on 100 percent electricity. It will be the first railway network in the world to be run on 100 percent electricity. | |
| 1278. |
India celebrated its ________ Republic Day on 26th January 2020? |
| Answer» India marked its 71st Republic Day on January 26 with a parade showcasing some of its newly acquired capabilities and military hardware, both homegrown and like the anti-satellite missile as well as bought from abroad like US made heavy lift Chinook and the anti-tank attack Apache helicopters. | |
| 1279. |
India's first underwater metro project is to start soon in which city? |
| Answer» Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation will start soon its East-West project which runs partly under the city's iconic Hooghly river, by March 2022 after a delay of several years doubled costs. The final installment of 200 million rupees - $2.8 million over the next two years from the Indian Railway Board. A loan amount of 41.6 billion rupees from the Japan International Cooperation Agency helps fund 48.5% of the project. | |
| 1280. |
India recently added _______ more wetlands to sites protected by the Ramsar Convention? |
| Answer» India added ten more wetlands to sites protected by the Ramsar Convention, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar. The 10 new ones are NandurMadhameshwar, a first for Maharashtra; Keshopur-Miani, Beas Conservation Reserve and Nangal in Punjab; and Nawabganj, Parvati Agra, Saman, Samaspur, Sandi and Sarai Nawar in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 1281. |
Ganga Yatra under NamamiGange mission recently began from which city? |
| Answer» Ganga Yatra under NamamiGange mission begins on 27 January from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. The yatra was launched by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat and Union Minister Sanjeev Baliyan from Bijnor. | |
| 1282. |
Britain unveils a new________ coin to mark the country's departure from Brexit? |
| Answer» Britain unveils a new 50 pence coin minted to mark the country's departure from the European Union who bears the inscription Peace, prosperity, and friendship with all nations and the Brexit date of 31 January 2020. The three million of the coins be distributed from banks, post offices, and shops. | |
| 1283. |
Tech Mahindra has set up Google Cloud Centre of Excellence in which city? |
| Answer» IT services major Tech Mahindra to set up a dedicated Google Cloud Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad. Aim To drive the digital transformation of enterprises globally. It will provide enterprises with access to the technology and services and deliver solutions to help them move critical workloads to Google Cloud, develop their Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics solutions, and improve workplace productivity. | |
| 1284. |
National Cadet Corps Rally was held in which city? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attends the National Cadet Corps Rally in Delhi. Prime Minister inspected the Guard of Honour and reviewed the March Past by the various NCC contingents and also from Cadets from other friendly and neighboring countries. | |
| 1285. |
Who has been elected as speaker of House of Representatives of Nepal? |
| Answer» Agni Sapkota was elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament in Nepal. Being the senior-most candidate of the house, Sapkota was elected unopposed.His name was proposed by Subhash Chandra Nembang of the Nepal Communist Party. | |
| 1286. |
Union Government targets to install ________ renewable energy by 2022? |
| Answer» The Union Government planned to install 175 Giga Watt renewable energy by 2022 to build a healthy planet with a less carbon-intensive economy. Pradhan Mantri KisanUrja Suraksha Evam UtthanMahabhiyan Pradhan Mantri KisanUrja Suraksha Evam UtthanMahabhiyan, PM-KUSUM scheme government, empowers the farmers to be the producer of energy. | |
| 1287. |
Who has been appointed as new Foreign Secretary? |
| Answer» Harsh Vardhan Shringla took charge as a new foreign secretary succeeding in Vijay Gokhale. Mr. Shringla is a 1984-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service. Indian Foreign Service Indian Foreign Service is the administrative diplomatic civil service under Group A and Group B of the Central Civil Services of the executive branch of the Government of India. | |
| 1288. |
The foundation stone of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Centre for Empowerment and Livelihoods has been laid at which city? |
| Answer» Dr. S Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lays the foundation stone of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Centre for Empowerment and Livelihoods near the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat. The identical Centre will have modern infrastructure, including accommodation for about 100 youth at a time. It will run several free of charge skill courses aligned to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). | |
| 1289. |
DRDO has set up a center for advanced defence technology at which university? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is exploring the possibility of setting up a center for advanced defence technology at the Gujarat University's upcoming Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Extension and Research and Innovation (CERI). | |
| 1290. |
Indian Railways commissioned the country's first governmental waste to energy plant at which city? |
| Answer» Indian Railways commissioned the country's first governmental waste to energy plant at Bhubaneswar. The national transporter has put in place the governmental Waste to Energy plant in Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop, which falls under East Coast Railway. The waste to energy plant been constructed in three months by the railway ministry. | |
| 1291. |
Central Railway's first AC suburban train is to be flagged off from which city? |
| Answer» Indian Railways Central Railway zone set to introduce its first AC local train. The train will be flagged off from platform number 18 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai. The introduction of AC local train by the Western Railway zone will be the first time the Central Railway will run an AC local train on its domestic services. | |
| 1292. |
Who has been conferred the honorary Doctor of Letters Award by Calcutta University? |
| Answer» Nobel laureate Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee conferred the honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by his alma mater Calcutta University at its annual conference in Kolkata. The acclaimed economist, who was bestowed the D Litt (honoris causa) by CU Vice-chancellor Sonali Chakraborty Banerjee. | |
| 1293. |
According to a report by TomTom, which is the world's most traffic-congested city? |
| Answer» Bengaluru is the world's most traffic-congested city. According to a report by TomTom, the Netherlands-based global provider of navigation, traffic, and map products, Bengaluru takes the top spot this year with drivers in the southern Indian city expecting to spend an average of 71% extra travel time stuck in traffic. | |
| 1294. |
Who recently launched Bhuvan Panchayat V3 web Portal? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State for PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Bhuvan Panchayat V3 web Portal that will enhance network application of gram panchayats. The Portal will function with the help of satellite technology developed by ISRO. | |
| 1295. |
Which is the Oxford's Hindi Word of the year 2019? |
| Answer» Oxford University Press (OUP) named Samvidhaan as the Oxford Hindi Word of 2019 received widespread attention in the year witness to the spirit of the Indian Constitution being embraced across segments of the society. The Samvidhan Oxford Hindi word of the year and reflects the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past year. | |
| 1296. |
Tangi application has been launched by which company? |
| Answer» On January 31, 2020, Google announced 1 million USD grant to promote news literacy among Indians. Also, the organization has launched a new application 'Tangi'. | |
| 1297. |
Who became the first-ever female conductor during Oscars guest-segment? |
| Answer» Irish composer Eimear Noone becomes the first-ever female conductor during an Oscars guest-segment. Galway-born Eimear Noone will be the first female ever to take charge of the orchestra at the Academy Awards. Billie Eilish announced as a performer for the 2020 Academy Awards ceremony. | |
| 1298. |
Togo appoints _______ as its project management consultant for 300 MW of solar power projects? |
| Answer» Togo has appointed power giant NTPC as its project management consultant (PMC) for about 300 MW of solar power projects in the West African nation | |
| 1299. |
Indian Coast Guard has recently commissioned a high-speed interceptor boat in which city? |
| Answer» Indian Coast Guard commissioning a high-speed interceptor boat in Mangalore on January 29. The water-jet-propelled vessel deployed for patrolling and rescue operations. The 500 nautical miles at 20 knots and is capable of doing speeds of up to 45 knots. The boat fitted with state-of-the-art navigation and communication equipment which designed for high-speed interception close-coast patrol low-intensity maritime operations search-and-rescuee, and marine surveillance. | |
| 1300. |
Who launched DoPT's online certificate course on relevance of Gandhi in the contemporary world? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh launches the DoPT's online certificate course on Relevance of Gandhi in the Contemporary World at a function. The online program on Mahatma Gandhi is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the iGOT programme to pay tribute to Father of the Nation. | |