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| 1551. |
Who has developed Septiflo technology for fast and affordable diagnosis and treatment of bacterial septicaemia? |
| Answer» Dr. Shalini Gupta, Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, has successfully led the development of a technology SeptifloTM, which offers fast and affordable assay for point-of-care diagnosis and treatment of bacterial septicemia, one of the biggest in-hospital killers worldwide. | |
| 1552. |
Who has developed Full Body Protector for safety of female troops on riot control duties? |
| Answer» Dr Shweta Rawat of Delhi-based Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) has developed Full Body Protector for safety of femaletroops on riot control duties. | |
| 1553. |
Who is to step down as RBI Deputy Governor before the end of his extended one-year tenure? |
| Answer» The RBI's supervisory and regulatory powers came under criticism after IL&FS, one of the largest NBFCs went belly up in September 2018. RBI Deputy Governor N S Vishwanathan has decided to step down by March 31 due to ill health, three months before the end of his extended one-year tenure. | |
| 1554. |
Who released a book titled "Chronicles of Change Champions"? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Women & Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani released a book, titled "Chronicles of Change Champions" at an event held in New Delhi on 5 March.The book is a compilation of 25 innovative initiatives taken at the State and District levels under the Prime Minister's flagship scheme of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. | |
| 1555. |
IMF makes available _________ to help combat the spread of coronavirus in low income and emerging market countries? |
| Answer» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is making available about $50 billion through its rapid-disbursing emergency financing facilities for low income and emerging market countries that could potentially seek support to combat the spread of coronavirus.Of this, 10 billion dollars is available at zero interest for the poorest members through the rapid credit facility. | |
| 1556. |
Which freedom fighter has been named by the TIME magazine among world's 100 powerful women who defined the last century? |
| Answer» Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and freedom fighter Amrit Kaur have been named by the TIME magazine among world's 100 powerful women who defined the last century in a new project that "spotlights influential women who were often overshadowed." TIME named Kaur as 'Women of the Year' for 1947 and Gandhi for 1976 in special covers recreated by the publication. | |
| 1557. |
EPFO has lowered interest rate on provident fund deposits to a seven-year low of ____ for 2019-20? |
| Answer» The Board of Trustees of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on March 5 fixed the interest rate on PF deposits for 2019-20 at 8.5%, a seven-year low. Over six crore subscribers will be impacted by the move, which would enable the retirement fund body to have a surplus of over Rs 700 crore. | |
| 1558. |
International Conference on Nano Science and Technology is being held in which city? |
| Answer» "International Conference on Nano Science and Technology" (ICONSAT) is being held from 5-7 March at Kolkata. It was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Nano Mission that functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.The conference aims to provide a potential platform for young researchers and students from within the country and abroad. | |
| 1559. |
What is the estimated trade impact of the coronavirus epidemic for India? |
| Answer» The number of corona virus cases in India rose to 29, including 16 Italians touring through Rajasthan. The trade impact of the coronavirus epidemic for India is estimated to be about $348 million. The country now figures among top 15 economies most affected by the manufacturing slowdown in China, says a UN report. | |
| 1560. |
Which app has been launched by SEBI for investors to lodge grievances in SEBI Complaints Redress System? |
| Answer» Markets regulator SEBI on March 5 said it has launched a mobile application for convenience of investors to lodge grievances in SEBI Complaints Redress System (SCORES). The app, 'SEBI SCORES', is available on both iOS and Android platforms. | |
| 1561. |
Which airport has been named asChhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra Government on March 5 renamed the Aurangabad Airport as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport. The airport has been renamed after Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. | |
| 1562. |
Kobita Utsav recently began in which city? |
| Answer» Kobita Utsav, a poetry festival, is being held in Kolkata on 5 March. The festival aims to encourage the reading of Bengali poems among the younger generation. It will be held from 5-8 March. The festival was inaugurated by Eminent painter Jogen Choudhury. | |
| 1563. |
Researchers of which Institute have developed an AI-powered drone to counter 'rogue drones'? |
| Answer» Institute of Technology, Madras, has claimed to have developed an AI-powered drone to counter 'rogue drones' (unregulated unmanned aerial vehicles) ensuring safety at vital locations. The drones can hack into the GPS navigation system of the 'rogue drones' forcing it to change its flight path or make a safe landing. | |
| 1564. |
According to UNCTAD, India is to be ________ most affected economy due to trade impact of the coronavirus epidemic? |
| Answer» India is the 15th most-affected economies due to the coronavirus epidemic and slowdown in production in China, with a trade impact of 348 million dollars. Any disruption of China's output is expected to have repercussions elsewhere through regional and global value chains," UNCTAD said. | |
| 1565. |
Perez de Cuellar, who recently died at 100, was the former Secretary General of which organization? |
| Answer» Javier Perez de Cuellar, the two-term United Nations secretary-general who brokered a historic cease-fire between Iran and Iraq in 1988 and who in later life came out of retirement to help re-establish democracy in his Peruvian homeland, died on March 4. He was 100. | |
| 1566. |
The 4th Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards are to be conferred by which minister? |
| Answer» The 4th Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards (WTI) is to be awarded on 8 March 2020, the International Women's Day. The award ceremony is organized by NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform. The Women Transforming India Awards 2019 will be conferred by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. | |
| 1567. |
India's forex reserves rise to a new lifetime high of _______________ as February 28? |
| Answer» India's forex reserves rises to fresh record high of US$ 481.54 billion as on 28 February 2020. India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by US$ 5.42 billion to US$ 481.54 billion in the week ended 28 February 2020. The foreign exchange reserves had stood at US$ 476.12 a week ago. | |
| 1568. |
The 5th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law was recently held in which city? |
| Answer» The Competition Commission of India (CCI) organized the Fifth National Conference on Economics of Competition Law at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 6 March 2020.The Conference included two technical sessions where researchers presented papers on economic issues in competition enforcementcompetition issues in digital markets. | |
| 1569. |
How much safe homes aid is to be provided by Kerala govt. to inter-faith and inter-caste married couples? |
| Answer» Kerala Govt to offer safe homes Rs. 70,000 aid to inter-faith and inter-caste married couples. The main initiative, named Safe Homes will provide inter-faith and inter-caste couples temporary shelters for up to a year after their marriage. The project is likely to be initiated soon. The government will be joining hands with NGOs for opening the safe houses in all districts. | |
| 1570. |
How many new land ports will be added as entry points for Bangladeshi people? |
| Answer» Bangladesh is to add two new land ports for the Bangladeshi citizens travelling to India. It will have the option of two more land port entry points on their visas. The announcement was made by the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das. | |
| 1571. |
Fourth International Diabetes Summit 2020 recently began in which city? |
| Answer» Fourth International Diabetes Summit 2020 inaugurated at JW Marriot Hotel Pune. Lt Gen Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar (Deputy Chief of Integrated Defense Staff under the Chief of Defense Staff) was the Chief Guest, and Dr. Bhushan Patwardhan (Vice-Chairman, University Grants Commission, New Delhi) was the Guest of Honour. | |
| 1572. |
Customers of Yes Bank have been restricted with a monthly withdrawal cap of what amount? |
| Answer» SBI to pick up a 49% stake in Yes Bank for Rs 2,450 crore and clarified that all the deposits and liabilities of the reconstructed bank will continue in the "same manner". The crisis-hit Yes Bank was on March 5 superseded by RBI appointed administrator Prashant Kumar. Customers have been restricted with a withdrawal cap of Rs 50,000 only till April 3. | |
| 1573. |
First ever Khelo India Winter Games recently began in which place? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the first-ever five-day Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg. Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg hosting Khelo India Winter Games 2020 from March 7th to 11th.The sports shall be organized every year at Gulmarg. | |
| 1574. |
How much funds have been sanctioned to set up major port at Vadhvan in Maharashtra? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet recently approved the proposal to set up major port at Vadhvan in Maharashtra. The GoI has sanctioned Rs 65,545 crores for the project. | |
| 1575. |
India has joined Indian Ocean Commission as the ______ Observer? |
| Answer» On March 6, 2020, India joined the Indian Ocean Commission as the 5th observer. The other four observers in the grouping are Malta, China, EuropeanUnion and OIF (International Organization of La Francophonie). | |
| 1576. |
Which ministry has recently developed National Ayurveda Morbidity Codes? |
| Answer» On March 6, 2020, the Ministry of AYUSH released digital platform called AYUSH GRID. The grid provides facilities associated with AYUSH hospitals andlaboratories and promote traditional health care.The Ministry of AYUSH has developed National Ayurveda Morbidity Codes. These codes classify diseases described in Ayurveda. | |
| 1577. |
'Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat' is a comic book released on the life of which person? |
| Answer» Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has released a comic book on the life and works of legendary leader and his father Biju Patnaik.The book, ''Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat'' published by the Kalinga Foundation Trust and the Creative Warehouse, is a first of its kind comic book on the life and works of Biju Patnaik. | |
| 1578. |
Economic Times Global Business Summit is being organised in which city? |
| Answer» Economic Times Global Business Summit is being organised in New Delhi. | |
| 1579. |
Which ministry organized the 'Conference on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs 2020'? |
| Answer» The three-day conference has been organised by Ministry of MSME in collaboration with various industry associations like FICCI-flo, CII and India SME Forum. The government has recently reconstituted the 'National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)' with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as its chairperson. NPDRR's vice-chairpersons include the minister of state in-charge of disaster management in the Home Ministry and the vice-chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar are some of its members. | |
| 1580. |
Who is the chairman of recently reconstituted "National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction"? |
| Answer» The government has reconstituted the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) with Union Home Minister Amit Shah as its chairperson and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, among others, as its members. The NPDRR is a multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral decision-making body on disaster management. | |
| 1581. |
How may Self Help Groups will be will be added by the central government by 2022? |
| Answer» Government is to add more than 14 lakh Self Help Groups (SHG) in order to achieve GoI's plan to achieve 75 lakhs SHGs by 2022. The announcement was made by Narendra Singh Tomar, the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare on 8 March. | |
| 1582. |
SBI to pick up a 49% stake in Yes Bank for____________? |
| Answer» SBI announced it will pick up a 49 percent stake in Yes Bank for Rs 2,450 crore and clarified that all the deposits and liabilities of the reconstructed bank will continue in the "same manner". "Yes Bank has 255-crore shares of Rs 2 per share. | |
| 1583. |
Rana Kapoor, who has recently been arrested on money laundering charges was the founder of which bank? |
| Answer» The Enforcement Directorate arrested Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor early under money laundering charges in connection with the bank's loans to the scam-hit Dewan Housing Finance Limited. The Reserve Bank of India had placed Yes Bank under a moratorium and took over itsboard. | |
| 1584. |
'SahyadriMegha' is a newly develop variety of which cereal? |
| Answer» The University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences (UAHS) of Shivamogga developed 'Sahyadri Megha,' a new red variety of paddy, as a part of its initiative to prevent a decline in the area under paddy cultivation. The new red variety of paddy is resistant to blast disease and is rich in nutrients. | |
| 1585. |
The government's Poshan Abhiyaan recently celebrated its ______ anniversary? |
| Answer» The second anniversary of the Centre's Poshan Abhiyaan Poshan Pakhwada was celebrated on 8 March. The focus of the two-week-long Poshan Pakhwada 2020 is 'Men for Nutrition.' The aim is to increase male engagement in Poshan Abhiyaan. It aims to improve Nutritional Indicators. NITI Aayog's data states that Andhra Pradesh ranked first in the overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan. | |
| 1586. |
The government is to set up at least ______ PMBJP Kendra in every block of the country? |
| Answer» Government plans to set up at least one Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendra in every block of India by the end of 2020. The announcement was made by the Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Jitendra Singh at the Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebration in Kathua, J&K. | |
| 1587. |
CISF celebrated the ______ raising day on 10 March? |
| Answer» Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) celebrated the 51st raising day on 10 March. The day was celebrated by CISF personnel and their families. On the raising day, a parade was established by the CISF officials. Service Personnel were awarded medals for distinguished and meritorious services. | |
| 1588. |
Who has been given the additional charge as CFO of SBI? |
| Answer» Chalasani Venkat Nageswar was given the additional charge of Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of State Bank of India (SBI) on 9 March with immediate effect. | |
| 1589. |
Who is to assume charge as Director General of DIA? |
| Answer» After serving at strategic XV Corps of Army last year, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon will take over the post of Director General Defence Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Intelligence). It is a department that comes under the Chief of Defence Staff in the newly created Department of Military Affairs. | |
| 1590. |
According to UNCTAD, FDI inflow all over the world will reduce by ______ due to Corona Virus? |
| Answer» The United Nations Conference on Trade, Investment and Development has warned that the Foreign Direct Investment flows all over the world will reduceby 15% due to Corona Virus. According to the organization, the outbreak could cost 2 trillion USD to the global economy. | |
| 1591. |
According to a parliamentary panel's on education report, how much percent of schools are without power and playgrounds? |
| Answer» A Parliamentary panel set up on education submitted its report to Rajya Sabha on 2020-21 demand for grants. The report said that shortfalls in budgetfunds has led to critical infrastructure gaps.A boundary wall which is essential for safety of students and school property was not found in 40% of the schools. | |
| 1592. |
HAL has announced to set up its base in how many countries? |
| Answer» State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is planning to set up its logistics bases in four countries, namely Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. The move is a part of HAL's initiatives to attract the countries to buy India's light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas and military helicopters. | |
| 1593. |
As per SIPRI data, India has been listed as the world's ________ largest arms importer? |
| Answer» India stands as the world's second-largest arms importer as per the "Trends in international arms transfers 2019" report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) data. The data was released on 9 March. Saudi Arabia topped the list. Also, India has ranked 23rd position among the top 25 weapon exporters. | |
| 1594. |
NAI celebrated its _______ Foundation Day on 11 March? |
| Answer» National Archives of India (NAI) is to celebrate its 130th Foundation Day on 11 March 2020. During the occasion, the Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel will inaugurate an exhibition on Jallianwala Bagh at the premises of National Archives, New Delhi. | |
| 1595. |
Who chaired the 43rd Annual Day of NIHFW? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan chaired the 43rd Annual Day of the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW) on 9 March. He suggested that Synergy and cooperation between institutions are needed to counter India's Public Health challenges. | |
| 1596. |
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index report, who has become Asia's richest man? |
| Answer» Bloomberg Billionaires Index reported that Jack Ma became Asia's richest man. Mukesh Ambani, who stood as Asia's richest man, has moved to the second position after oil prices collapsed along with global stocks. The novel coronavirus erased $5.8 billion from Ambani's net worth on and pushed him to No.2 on the list of Asia's richest people. | |
| 1597. |
Which award has been instituted by CRPF for chosen personnel who work for the empowerment of women? |
| Answer» The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has instituted a special 'Shakti Award.' It will be annually presented to chosen personnel who work for the empowerment of women. The award will carry a reward of Rs.1 lakh, a citation, and a trophy. The award aims to recognize the best practices and efforts made towards women empowerment and gender equality in the force. | |
| 1598. |
With the collaboration of which IIT ,Mahua Nutribeverage will be developed by TRIFED? |
| Answer» Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) and National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) recently signed a memorandum for manufacturing of Mahua Nutribeverage. Mahua Nutribeverage will have high nutritional values with low alcohol (about 5 percent). It will be developed by Delhi-IIT and TRIFED. According to the reports, it will be available within next few months in various flavours. | |
| 1599. |
The fixed deposit rate for a period of 7 days to 45 days has been reduced to what amount by SBI recently? |
| Answer» State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a rate cut of the fixed deposit rates across multiple tenors for general customers and senior citizens. It has reduced a rate cut up to 50 basis points (bps) in some tenors, and for some tenors, it has announced a reduction of 10 bps. The new rates were made effective from 10 March. The fixed deposit (FD) rate for a period of 7 days to 45 days has been reduced to 4% from the earlier 4.50%, while it has been reduced to 4.50% from 5% for senior citizens. | |
| 1600. |
PhonePe inks partnership with which bank to form a partnership and offer UPI -based digital transactions to its customers? |
| Answer» PhonePe inks partnership with private sector lender ICICI Bank to form a partnership and offer Unified Payments Interface (UPI) -based digital transactions to its customers. PhonePe earlier partnered with Yes Bank, but after YES Bank has been placed under moratorium by Reserve Bank of India due to which UPI transactions at PhonePe got disrupted. | |