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| 1301. |
Who launched special edition of khadi watcheson the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi? |
| Answer» Martyrs' Day, a tribute on the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Union Minister for MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari launched the limited edition of Khadi wristwatches. The event took place in New Delhi. Wrist Watches Designed by Titan, a non-horological material like Khadi has been used on the dial and strap of the watches. | |
| 1302. |
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival was being celebrated in which city? |
| Answer» Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is the country's largest multicultural festival is annually celebrated in Mumbai. This year, the event will be held from 1 February to 9 February 2020 and marks the 21st year of the festival. | |
| 1303. |
Which scheme has been launched to provide for higher insurance coverage? |
| Answer» NIRVIK (Niryat Rin Vikas Yojana) scheme being launched to provide for higher insurance coverage, reduction in premium for small exporters and simplified procedure for claim settlements. | |
| 1304. |
Which bird is the official mascot for the Goa 2020 National Games? |
| Answer» Rubigula, Flame-Throated Bulbul unveiled as the official mascot for the Goa 2020 National Games. The Flame-Throated Bulbul is the state bird of Goa. The mascot Rubigula will generate the interest of people towards the National Games. The mascot incorporates the best elements and characteristics of Goa and the Goa people. | |
| 1305. |
Yellow Rust is a disease related to which crop? |
| Answer» Yellow Rust was recently detected in wheat crops in parts of Punjab and Haryana. It is a disease that appears as yellow stripes of powder or dust on leaves and leaf sheaths of the wheat crop. | |
| 1306. |
Which district topped the list of aspirational districts ranked by the government think tank Niti Aayog? |
| Answer» Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh has topped the list of aspirational districts ranked by the government think tank Niti Aayog in December. Belangir (Odisha) and YSR (Andhra Pradesh) have been placed at the second and third positions, respectively. | |
| 1307. |
Indian Government has approved raising upper limit for permitting abortions to how many weeks? |
| Answer» The Cabinet approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. In a progressive reform and giving reproductive rights to women the limit of 20 weeks of medical termination of pregnancy has been increased to 24 weeks. | |
| 1308. |
FICCI Economic Outlook Survey, what is India's estimated GDP growth in 2019-2020? |
| Answer» The latest round of FICCI's Economic Outlook Survey puts forth the annual median GDP growth forecast for 2019-20 at 5.0%. While the median growth forecast for agriculture and allied activities has been put at 2.6% for 2019-20; the industry and services sector are expected to grow by 3.5% and 7.2% respectively during the current year. Growth is likely to improve to 5.5% in 2020-21 as per the projections. | |
| 1309. |
According to the Economic Survey, what is India's rank in the creation of new firms in 2018? |
| Answer» Economic Survey, released by the government, citing World Bank data said India ranked third in terms of number of new firms created. According to the Survey, from about 70,000 new firms created in 2014, the number has grown by about 80 percent to about 1,24,000 new firms in 2018. | |
| 1310. |
3rdTejas Express will run between which cities? |
| Answer» India will get its third private train. Indian Railways is all set to start to Indore-Varanasi Tejas Express Chairman V.K. Yadav. The all-new Indore-Varanasi Tejas Express will run three days a week. The Tejas like trains would be coming in the future. | |
| 1311. |
Who recently inaugurated Hubbali-Dharwad BRT project? |
| Answer» Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates the Hubbali-Dharwad Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Karnataka. The exponential increase in the number of vehicles plying on roads every ear has resulted in worsening air quality indices and is adversely affecting people's health. | |
| 1312. |
What is the rank of India in the Inclusive Internet Index 2020? |
| Answer» India secured 46th rank in the Inclusive Internet Index 2020 released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Pakistan got the 76th rank on the list. In this index, Sweden ranks first, New Zealand is second and America is third. The worst countries are Burundi (100), Liberia (99), Madagascar (98), Malawi (97) and Burkina Faso (96). | |
| 1313. |
'DigiPivot', a skilling programme for women has been started by which company? |
| Answer» Google India has launched a skilling programme for women called 'DigiPivot', where the woman who wishes to return to their company careers after a break or just planning to make mid-career shifts to digital advertising and marketing. The programme will end on August 28, 2020 with a day-long graduation occasion on the Google Hyderabad (Telangana) Campus. | |
| 1314. |
How much rise is expected in imposed duty in the sales of cigarettes? |
| Answer» The Budget 2020-21 that was presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty. The imposed duty is expected to witness price rise of 7% in the sales of cigarettes. | |
| 1315. |
The Supreme Court of India directed the states to establish "Gram Nyayalayas" within four weeks' time span. In which year the Gram Nyayalayas act was passed? |
| Answer» On February 3, 2020, the Supreme Court of India directed the states to establish "Gram Nyayalayas" within four weeks' time span. The apex court has directed the corresponding state high courts to expedite the process of consultation with the state governments. The Gram Nyayalayas act, 2008 was passed to provide establishment of Gram Nyayalayas at the grass root level. The main objective of the judicial body is to provide inexpensive justice in rural areas. The current scenario of the states with respect to the Gram Nyayalayas were submitted | |
| 1316. |
Which scheme has recently been launched by government to boost creation of science & technology infrastructure in India? |
| Answer» Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes (SATHI)" launched by government to boost creation of science & technology infrastructure in the country. | |
| 1317. |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) awards were presented by which minister? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Women & Child Development and Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani gave away the Pradhan Mantri MatruVandanaYojana (PMMVY) awards to States, Union Territories and Districts for best performance at a function in New Delhi.In the category of best performance since inception of the Scheme to States/ UTs having population of more than 1 crore the first position was awarded to the State of Madhya Pradesh, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Haryana was in the third position. | |
| 1318. |
Santusht Portal was launched by which ministry? |
| Answer» The Portal Santusht is an Implementation Monitoring Cell that was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in January 2020. The portal address delivery of public services, their transparency, accountability, schemes and policies at grass root level. | |
| 1319. |
How many Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendrashave been established till January 2020? |
| Answer» Around 723 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKK) established in the country. Skill development and entrepreneurship Minister Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey ministry are implementing the demand-driven scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2016-20 for short duration skill development training. The establishment of permanent skill development centers as it is a demand-driven scheme. | |
| 1320. |
3rd Defence Attaches Conference was organized in which place? |
| Answer» To promote defence exports and expand its defence diplomacy, India is planning to to have 10 more defence attaches to 10 different countries, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on February 3 at the 3rd Defence Attaches Conference in New Delhi. | |
| 1321. |
Operation Vanilla is being carried out by India to help which country? |
| Answer» India handed over relief material and stores to the authorities of Madagascar, as part of its effort to provide relief to cyclone Diane hit areas, codenamed operation Vanilla. | |
| 1322. |
According to the 6th bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20, what is the GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2020-21? |
| Answer» The Reserve Bank of India released the 6th bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20 on 6 February. The Monetary Policy Committee which was led by Governor Shaktikanta Das from 4-6 February. The Central Bank has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.15%.The reverse repo rate was decided to remain unchanged at 4.90%. RBI is to maintain an accommodative policy stance to ensure that inflation remains within the target. GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2020-21 has been projected at 6%. | |
| 1323. |
Who is the Director-General of UNESCO? |
| Answer» UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay carried out an official visit to India from 4 to 6 February, with a view to reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Organization and India, one of UNESCO's founding members. | |
| 1324. |
NTPC has recentlysigned________ worth of the largest single foreign currency loan ever? |
| Answer» State-owned electricity producer NTPC Ltd announced it had signed a 750-million-dollar syndicated loan in Japanese Yen. The proceeds will channelize to fund programs to reduce emissions from power plants and hydro projects. The loan was issued under the automatic route of the External Commercial Borrowing Regulations of Reserve Bank of India and had an 11-year door-to-door maturity under two tranches. | |
| 1325. |
The fourth East Asia Summit Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation is to be organized in which city? |
| Answer» As announced by the Prime Minister of India at the 14th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok in November 2019, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India in partnership with the Governments of Australia and Indonesia will organize the fourth EAS Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation in Chennai on 6-7 February. | |
| 1326. |
What was the theme of World Wetlands Day 2020? |
| Answer» The theme for 2020 WWD is "Wetlands and Biodiversity". Celebrated every year on 2 February, WWD marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the same day in 1971. | |
| 1327. |
CSIR-CFTRI has signed MoU with APEDAto set up a Liaison Office in which city? |
| Answer» A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by CSIR-CFTRI with APEDA to set up a Liaison Office in Guwahati, Assam, to give specialized help to the nourishment businesses in the North East district. It will profit the ranchers, makers, and business people. APEDA has embraced numerous limited time exercises as of late to bring the North East conditions of India on to the fare map. | |
| 1328. |
Under PMMVY, how much money is paid to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first living child of the family? |
| Answer» Under PMMVY (started in 2017), Rs 5000 is paid to pregnant women and lactating mothers for the first living child of the family as compensation for wage-loss during childbirth and childcare. | |
| 1329. |
SC has directed states to issue notification for establishing 'Gram Nyayalayas' within how many weeks? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court on February 3, 2020 directed the states to set up 'Gram Nyayalayas'. The states have been directed to issue notification regarding the same within four weeks. The ruling was delivered by an SC bench headed by Justice N V Ramana. | |
| 1330. |
What is the theme of the World Cancer Day 2020? |
| Answer» World Cancer Day is observed on 4th February every year to create awareness about cancer. The theme for the year 2020 is 'I am and I will'. Cancer occurs due to the uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells in the tissue or organ of the body. | |
| 1331. |
Which ministry has recently launchedEase of Living Index and Municipal Performance Index 2019? |
| Answer» Ease of living index (EoLI) and Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2019 have launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs. The indices designed to assess the quality of life of citizens in 100 Smart Cities and 14 other Million Plus Cities. | |
| 1332. |
What is India's rank in the latest International IP Index? |
| Answer» India ranked 40th on a global International Intellectual Property (IP) Index. It was released by the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the US Chambers of Commerce. GIPC conducted the survey for 53 countries.India scored 38.46% (19.23 out of 50) in 2020. In 2019, it scored 36.04% (16.22 out of 45). | |
| 1333. |
DefExpo 2020 attracted more than ________ companies for defence? |
| Answer» Like Parrikar and Sitharaman, Singh guaranteed on 4th February that the present form of DefExpo had broken every single record. Tending to the media in Lucknow, alongside his co-have, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the resistance serves expressed that more than 1,000 safeguard firms - including 856 Indian and 172 remote organizations - would take part in Defexpo. | |
| 1334. |
NIDM organized a Conference on Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction at which city? |
| Answer» A one-day National Conference on Disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction: Pathways for Inclusion and Action for Resilience was held on 5 February in New Delhi. The conference was a run-up to the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) in May 2020. | |
| 1335. |
India International Seafood Show is being held in which city? |
| Answer» Ministry of Commerce and Industry is conducting the 22nd edition of India International Seafood Show (IISS) 2020 in Kochi from 7-9 February 2020.The theme for the 2020 seafood show is "Blue Revolution- Beyond Production to Value Addition". | |
| 1336. |
Who inaugurated the 11th edition of DefExpo in Lucknow? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 11th edition of DefExpo in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on 5 February 2020. The 2020 Def Expo is organized over a 200-acre area. Also, it is expected that 65 MoUs will be signed with the Indian and foreign defence companies at the Lucknow expo. | |
| 1337. |
Which district has received National Award for implementing Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana? |
| Answer» The district of South Salmara Mankachar of Assam won National Award for implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana under the category of State/Union Territory having a population of more than one crore. The award was conferred by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani in a prize distribution meeting held at New Delhi. | |
| 1338. |
Annual Udyanotsav was recently inaugurated by? |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind opened the yearly Udyanotsav of Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain open for the overall population from 6th February 2020. | |
| 1339. |
According to SASE's report, in the winters of 2019-2020 the Himalayas got _________ above normal snowfall in past 30 years? |
| Answer» Snow and Avalanche Studies Establishment (SASE) report on mid-winter assessment stated that the snowfall received from November 2019 to January 2020 has been the highest in the past 30 years. Snowfall in the western Himalayas during the first half of the ongoing winter season has been about 20% above the long period average. | |
| 1340. |
As per the new Periodic Labour Force Survey, what was the unemployment rate in India in 2017-18? |
| Answer» The minister of State for Labour Santosh Gangwar said that the unemployment rate in the country as per a new survey was 6.1 percent in 2017-18. The way our government is functioning, employment opportunities are being created and the youths are getting jobs also. | |
| 1341. |
Which ministry is set to launch the new form "Spice+"? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Corporate Affairs is set to launch the new company incorporation form "Spice+". This is a part of a comprehensive package to make life easier for someone starting a business. It will be launched on 15 February 2020. | |
| 1342. |
Who inaugurated the first Commercial flight operations at Bidar Airport? |
| Answer» Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) flagged off the first direct flight from Bidar airport to Bengaluru in Karnataka on 7 February 2020. The flight operation was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri B.S. Yediyurappa, and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Bidar MP Shri BhagwanthKhuba. | |
| 1343. |
Who introduced 'The Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020' in the Lok Sabha? |
| Answer» Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide for a mechanism to settle disputed tax cases to the tune of ?9.32 lakh crore. | |
| 1344. |
Emami Group sells cement business to ___________ for Rs 5,500 crore? |
| Answer» Emami Group will sell its cement business to Nirma group arm for Rs 5,500 crore. The Kolkata-headquartered conglomerate announced on that it has entered into a binding agreement with Nuvoco Vistas, part of the Nirma Group for divesting its 100% equity in Emami Cement for an enterprise value of Rs 5,500 crore. | |
| 1345. |
India-Russia Military Industrial Conference was held in which city? |
| Answer» Lucknow hosted the 5th India-Russia Military Industrial Conference. The India-Russia Military Industrial Conference was attended by over 100 Russian and over 200 Indian industry leaders. The conference was held on the sidelines of the Defence Expo 2020 taking place in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Indian & Russian companies signed Memorandum of Understanding under the Make in India initiative and will boost the high level strategic and real technological partnership between the two countries. | |
| 1346. |
After how many days did NASA's Christina Koch return to Earth? |
| Answer» NASA's Christina Koch returns to Earth after 328 days aboard the International Space Station; had broken record for longest spaceflight of 9 days by a female held by another NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. | |
| 1347. |
How many MoU's have been signed between India and Russia at the Fifth round of IRMIC? |
| Answer» The fifth round of India-Russia Military Industrial Conference (IRMIC) was conducted on the sidelines of Defexpo-2020 at Lucknow on 6 February 2020. The conference was co-chaired by Indian Defence Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar, and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russian Federation Mr. Oleg Ryazantsev. 14 MoUs were exchanged between the Russian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and the Indian companies during the conference. | |
| 1348. |
Who is to periodically publish a composite 'Digital Payments Index' from July 2020? |
| Answer» Digital payments in India have been growing rapidly. The Reserve Bank shall construct and periodically publish a composite "Digital Payments Index" (DPI) to capture the extent of digitisation of payments effectively from July 2020. | |
| 1349. |
Who developed world's first bulletproof helmet against AK-47 bullets under project Abhedya? |
| Answer» The ballistic helmet has been developed under project Abhedya by Major Anoop Mishra who has also developed a full-body protection bulletproof jacket which can withstand even sniper rifles. | |
| 1350. |
Who has been appointed as Britain's new High Commissioner to India? |
| Answer» Career diplomat Philip Barton has been appointed as the High Commissioner to India by the British government. He will succeed Dominic Asquith. The appointment will be effective from Spring 2020. | |