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| 1501. |
The 14th Meeting of JWG on Counter-Terrorism in which city? |
| Answer» The 14th Meeting of Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter-Terrorism on 28 February in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary for Counter-Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the French delegation was led by Mr. David Bertolotti, Assistant Secretary of State for Strategic, Security and Disarmament Affairs of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. | |
| 1502. |
Central Consumer Protection Authority will be established by the 1st week of which month? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan announced that the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will be set up by the first week of April 2020.The CCPA will be established under the Consumer Protection Act 2019. | |
| 1503. |
The 19th World Productivity Congress is to be held in which city? |
| Answer» The World Productivity Congress has been conducted by the World Confederation of Productivity Science since 1969. It was last held in India in 1974. The Congress is held under the theme Theme: Industry 4.0-Innovation and Productivity. The 19th World Productivity Congress to be held in Bengaluru aims at catalyzing government approaches in enhancing productivity. | |
| 1504. |
Which city has been accounted for the highest number of digital transactions in India in 2019? |
| Answer» Online payment processor Worldline India reported that Bengaluru accounted for the highest number of digital transactions in India in 2019. The aim is to move India towards a less-cash economy. As per the report, Bengaluru is followed by Chennai, Mumbai, and Pune. | |
| 1505. |
How much fund will be provided to each launched Farmers Producer Organisation? |
| Answer» PM launched 10,000 Farmers Producer Organisations (FPO) all over the country at Chitrakoot (UP). FPOs will provide small, marginal and landless farmersaccess to agricultural inputs and marketing help for selling their products. The Centre will provide fund of Rs 15 lakh to each FPO. | |
| 1506. |
US, Taliban sign deal in Doha, Qatar for full withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan within how much time? |
| Answer» US officials and Taliban representatives have signed an agreement after months of negotiations in Qatar's capital that is aimed at ending the United States' longest war, fought in Afghanistan since 2001.The two sides have long wrangled over the US demand for a ceasefire before the signing of the agreement. A timeline of 14 months for the withdrawal of all US and NATO troops from Afghanistan has been set. | |
| 1507. |
Baidyanath Prasad Mahto, who recently passed away at 72 was the Lok Sabha Member from which political party? |
| Answer» Janata Dal (United) Lok Sabha Member Baidyanath Prasad Mahto from Valmiki Nagar constituency passed away on February 28, 2020 at the age of 72 in New Delhi. | |
| 1508. |
CPR Dialogues 2020: Policy Perspectives for 21st Century India' is to be organized in which city? |
| Answer» Hosted and organised by the Centre for Policy Research, CPR Dialogues is an annual public forum where leading policy practitioners, academics, and thought leaders address the most critical policy issues of our times. The second editionof CPR Dialogues will be held on March 2nd & 3rd 2020 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. As India navigates its way through the 21st century, it confronts the challenge of creating a cutting-edge policy environment. | |
| 1509. |
PM laid the foundation stone of the ______ long Bundelkhand Expressway in Chitrakoot? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of the 296-km Bundelkhand Expressway in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh. The new Bundelkhand Expressway project will be the next generation infrastructure incentive for the state of Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 1510. |
Which SCHEME has been launched by PM to provide piped water to the households in Bundelkhand region? |
| Answer» PM launches Har Ghar Jal Scheme to provide piped water to the households in Bundelkhand region which comprises certain districts of UP & MP. | |
| 1511. |
Which edition of Civil Accounts Day was celebrated on March 1? |
| Answer» The Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) celebrated March 1 as the 44th "Civil Accounts Day". Since its inception, the ICAS has steadily grown in stature and now plays an important role in the management of public finances of the Union Government. | |
| 1512. |
Khelo India University Games 2020 recently concluded in which city? |
| Answer» Khelo India University Games Odisha concluded in Bhubaneswar on March 1. The University games concluded with a grand celebration. Panjab University took home the champions trophy and Savitribai Phule Pune University bagged second position. | |
| 1513. |
Which ministry has recently launched multilingual Incredible India website? |
| Answer» Ministry of Tourism revamped the multilingual Incredible India website design to provide more information about India's tourist destinations, attractions, experiences, and where the value lies. | |
| 1514. |
Who inaugurated 2020 Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela? |
| Answer» The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2020 on 1 March. The fair aimed at calling talent in Agriculture. | |
| 1515. |
7-day camp for distribution of artificial limbs to specially-abled persons has been inaugurated by Sharad Bobde in which city? |
| Answer» Sharad Bobde on March 1 inaugurated a camp for distribution of artificial limbs to specially-abled persons. The seven-day camp has been organised by Mahaveer International Services, Nagpur and National Legal Services Authority. In his brief speech, CJI Bobde termed the event as an "occasion to celebrate humanity". | |
| 1516. |
India recently bagged USD _________ defence deal with Armenia? |
| Answer» India won a $40 million defence deal to supply 4 indigenously-built weapons locating radars to Armenia in Europe. India won the deal by overtaking Russia and Poland. The move by GoI is to boost the defence sector of the country. The deal is a major achievement for the 'Make in India' programme in the defence sector. | |
| 1517. |
SPMCIL contributed __________ for National Sports Development Fund? |
| Answer» Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL) funded a sum of Rs.1 crore towards the National Sports Development Fund under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). The fund will be given for the top Indian athletes who are selected for the Tokyo Olympics and beyond. The company funded under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Company. | |
| 1518. |
EKAM fest was recently inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot inaugurated the "Entrepreneurship, Knowledge, Awareness, Marketing (EKAM) Fest". The fest is being held from 28 February to 6 March in New Delhi. | |
| 1519. |
Who inaugurated NSG Regional Hub at Kolkata? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Home Affairs Amit Shah inaugurated the National Security Guard (NSG) Regional Hub campus at Kolkata, West Bengal. It aims to provide adequate facilities to the brave NSG jawans. He also various welfare projects for NSG, amounting to over Rs. 245 crores, across Kolkata, Manesar, Chennai, and Mumbai. It will ensure to boost the capabilities of the force and raising the morale of the jawans. | |
| 1520. |
Who has been named new editor of Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana? |
| Answer» Mharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's wife Rashmi Thackeray has been named as the new editor of Shiv Sena's mouthpiece Saamana. Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut continues to be the executive editor of the mouthpiece. Udhav Thackeray had resigned from the post of editor after becoming the CM. The change appeared in today's edition of Saamana. | |
| 1521. |
How much funds have been provided by ADB to the Asia-Pacific countries to fight coronavirus outbreak? |
| Answer» Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to provide a total of $4 million (Rs.29 crore) to the Asia-Pacific countries. The bank aims to help developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to fight the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). ADB has also approved a further $2 million to help developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to contain the novel coronavirus outbreak. The bank also asked to improve resilience to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. | |
| 1522. |
Which edition of Berlin International Film Festival recently in Berlin? |
| Answer» The 70th annual Berlin International Film Festival took place from 20 February to 1 March 2020. It was the first under the leadership of new Berlin Film Festival heads, business administration director Mariette Rissenbeek and artistic director Carlo Chatrian. | |
| 1523. |
Who inaugurated the Pension Adalat in Jammu? |
| Answer» Shri Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), inaugurated the 'Pension Adalat' in Jammu. The Programme was organized by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, GoI. Pension Adalat was conducted outside Delhi for the first time. | |
| 1524. |
Which university was crowned champions at Khelo India University Games 2020? |
| Answer» Khelo India University Games Odisha concluded in Bhubaneswar on March 1. The University games concluded with a grand celebration. Panjab University and Savitribai Phule Pune University finished with 17 gold medals each. The former won 46 medals (19 silver, 10 bronze) as against the Pune contingent's 37 (11 silver, 9 bronze) to be crowned champions. | |
| 1525. |
Which institute's scientists recently received National Award for Young Women Showing Excellence through Application of Technology for Societal Benefits? |
| Answer» Scientists from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and IIT-Delhi received National Award for Young Women Showing Excellence through Application of Technology for Societal Benefits. | |
| 1526. |
Who has been appointed new Finance Secretary? |
| Answer» Revenue Secretary Dr Ajay Bhushan Pandey has been designated by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) as the Finance Secretary on March 3.An Electrical Engineering graduate from IIT Kanpur, he joined the University of Minnesota in 1998 to obtain his MS and PhD in Computer Science and was later awarded Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals by the University of Minnesota for his outstanding leadership accomplishments in his professional career. | |
| 1527. |
Jack Welch, who recently died at 84, was the former CEO of which company? |
| Answer» Jack Welch, the longtime leader of General Electric, died on March 2 at the age of 84, the company confirmed. | |
| 1528. |
Which mobile app has been launched by Labour Minister for doorstep diesel delivery in the national capital region? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Labour and Employment Santosh Gangwar launched 'Humsafar' a mobile application based, diesel at doorstep service for bulk and stationed equipment users in the National Capital Region (NCR) on March 2. | |
| 1529. |
How much funds have been allocated for Kaziranga under Project Tiger scheme by Assam? |
| Answer» Project Tiger scheme financial assistance of Rs 10.30 crore and Rs 22.81 crore were allocated by the government. It is a conservation program launched in April 1973 by the Government of India during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure. The project aims at ensuring a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protecting them from extinction, and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage forever represented as close as possible the diversity of ecosystems across the distribution of tigers in the country. | |
| 1530. |
Which sanctuary in MP has been declared as eco-sensitive zone by the government? |
| Answer» The Centre declared the National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, home to gangetic dolphins and 75 per cent population of critically endangered species gharial, as eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). It is home to naturally living population of 75 per cent of gharial. | |
| 1531. |
Which scheme has been developed by UGC to upgrade life skills for UG students? |
| Answer» The University Grants Commission (UGC) has developed "Jeevan Kaushal" (life skills) curriculum for undergraduate students at Universities and Colleges. The information was passed by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'. | |
| 1532. |
World Bank President David Malpass has unveiled__________ aid package to help countries combat coronavirus outbreak? |
| Answer» World Bank has unveiled a 12-billion-dollar aid package that will provide fast-track funds to help countries combat the coronavirus outbreak. World Bank President David Malpass told reporters that the goal is to provide fast, effective action that responds to country needs. The funds, some of which are targeted to the world's poorest nations, can be used for medical equipment or health services and will include expertise and policy advice. | |
| 1533. |
Who launched Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen? |
| Answer» The Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) (SBM(G)) at a National Dissemination and Consultation workshop on 4 March in New Delhi. The move comes after the approval of cabinet for the Phase II of the Mission is a great recognition to the signification achievements made under SBM (G) under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. | |
| 1534. |
The famous Rangotsav celebration recently began in which city? |
| Answer» The famous Rangotsav celebration began on 3 March at Barsana in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The festival was inaugurated by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. | |
| 1535. |
Which company has been given permit by Andhra Pradesh govt. to develop Bhogapuram International Airport near Visakhapatnam? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh govt. on March 4 cleared a proposal to develop the Bhogapuram International Airport near Visakhapatnam in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. The Cabinet has decided to permit GMR Group to go ahead with the development of the airport. | |
| 1536. |
Draft EU law mandates member nations to achieve "climate neutrality" - net zero greenhouse emissions by which year? |
| Answer» The European Commission's draft of the law mandates EU members to achieve "climate neutrality" -- net zero greenhouse emissions -- by 2050. It is seen in Brussels as the trigger to an economic revolution that will make Europe sustainable and meet the targets of the Paris climate accord. | |
| 1537. |
Pragyan Conclave 2020 is to be held in which city? |
| Answer» Pragyan Conclave 2020 commenced on 4 March 2020 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. It will be held on 4-5 March. The two-day Indian Army International Seminar is being organized by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS). Aim: The event aims to bring together a cross-domain national and international experts to deliberate on the complex subject of Changing Characteristics of Land Warfare and its Impact on the Military. | |
| 1538. |
The 35th edition of AAHAR, Food, and Hospitality fair recently began in which city? |
| Answer» The 35th edition of AAHAR-the Food and Hospitality fair began in New Delhi on 3 March. The fair will be held from 3-7 March 2020. The exhibition AAHAR will be open for business visitors from 10 am to 6 pm. | |
| 1539. |
The government has approved a scheme for the amalgamation of _________ state-owned banks into 4? |
| Answer» The government on March 4 approved a scheme for the amalgamation of 10 state-owned banks into four, putting to rest any doubts about a possible delay in the process. Effective from April 1, 2020, the balance sheets as well as stocks of these banks will be integrated, according to the scheme of amalgamation approved by the Union Cabinet. | |
| 1540. |
Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to Turkey? |
| Answer» Shri Sanjay Kumar Panda presently Consul General, Consulate General of India, San Francisco, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Turkey. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. | |
| 1541. |
Who laid foundation stone for an integrated sports complex in Tura district of Meghalaya? |
| Answer» Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad KSangma laid the foundation stone for an integrated sports complex in Tura district to be built at a cost of Rs 125 crore.The chief minister said the complex, to be named after his father and former CM PA Sangma, will be a first of its kind in the region and have a football field and a multi- purpose indoor stadium. | |
| 1542. |
The government has approved amalgamation of PSBs with effect from which date? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the consolidation of ten Public Sector Banks (PSBs) into four. The amalgamation of the PSBs will be effective from 1st April 2020. | |
| 1543. |
Which city is to host 2023 IOC session? |
| Answer» Mumbai will be hosting the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) session in 2023. The announcement was passed by IOC president Thomas Bach. The committee chose India to encourage and support the National Olympic Committee of India and all the National Federations to promote and strengthen Olympic sport in the country. | |
| 1544. |
NABARD infused ____________ in the rural banking system during current fiscal? |
| Answer» National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has infused Rs.1.46 lakh crore in the rural banking system during the current fiscal. The bank stated that it had given Rs.66,397 crore in short-term credit and Rs.6,704 crore in long-term credit to rural cooperative banks. | |
| 1545. |
Which Union Territory's administration has launched Student Health Card scheme for school children? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir government has launched Student Health Card scheme in Jammu on 5 March. It was launched by Lt. Governor G.C. Murmu at a programme organized by Directorate of Mid-Day Meal, School Education Department in association with National Health Mission at Teachers Bhavan Jammu. | |
| 1546. |
What is the total fund allocation for the recently approved 10 projects for the food processing sector? |
| Answer» The Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) held under the Chairpersonship of Union Food Processing Industries Minister Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal approved ten projects in New Delhi. The cost of the project worth Rs.301.54 crore and a total grant-in-aid of Rs.67.29 crore has been sanctioned. | |
| 1547. |
Chandrayaan-III mission is to be launched in first half of which year? |
| Answer» The Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that ISRO's Chandrayaan-III would be launched in the first half of 2021. A slight delay might happen in the launching of the third moon mission. Chandrayaan-III mission was configured based on the lessons learnt from Chandrayaan-II. The revised configuration is expected to take care of the robustness in design, capacity enhancement for mission flexibility. | |
| 1548. |
Workshop on "Increasing Water Use Efficiency in Industries" was held in which city? |
| Answer» Workshop on "Increasing Water Use Efficiency in Industries" was inaugurated by the Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (WR, RD & GR) U.P. Singh. The workshop was organized by the National Water Mission (NWM) in Delhi as a part of the "Ha Kaam Desh ke Naam" initiative. | |
| 1549. |
Which edition of National Exhibition of Art is being organized by Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi? |
| Answer» Lalit Kala Akademi organising 61st National Exhibition of Art (March 4-22) and National Kala Mela (March 4-9) in New Delhi; inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC) Prahlad Singh Patel. | |
| 1550. |
Google is to open its second cloud region in which city? |
| Answer» Google to open the cloud region in Delhi. It will be made operational by 2021. This will be Google's second cloud region in India. The first one was in Mumbai that was launched in 2017. The new cloud region will expand Google's existing network, which stands at eight regions in the Asia Pacific and 22 regions globally. | |