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| 2251. |
Which company will buy 0.93% equity stake in Jio Platforms Ltd for Rs. 4,546.80 crore? |
| Answer» Texas Pacific Group to buy 0.93% equity stake in Jio Platforms Ltd for Rs. 4,546.80 crore. | |
| 2252. |
Who developed the body screening facility "FebriEye thermal cameras" set up at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai to effectively scan passengers for symptoms of COVID-19? |
| Answer» In order to effectively scan passengers for symptoms of COVID-19, and to ensure contactless entry Central Railway has set up a body screening facility "FebriEye thermal cameras", developed by Vehant Technologies have been set up at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus in Mumbai, Maharashtra. | |
| 2253. |
Who launched the Feedback Call Centres on Public Grievances on 15 June? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Feedback Call Centres on Public Grievances on 15 June. Recently, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) reached the milestone of redressing one lakh COVID-19 Public Grievances. | |
| 2254. |
Who wrote the biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, "Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism" published by the Harvard University Press in May 2020? |
| Answer» Historian Dinyar Patel's biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, "Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism" was published by the Harvard University Press in May 2020. Patel is an assistant professor at the Department of History at the University of South Carolina. | |
| 2255. |
India with 12 other countries lead which initiative launched by the United Nations on 21st May 2020, to fight the spreading of misinformation about COVID-19 with fact-based accurate information? |
| Answer» India with 12 other countries lead the "Verified" initiative launched by the United Nations on 21st May 2020, to fight the spreading of misinformation (Infodemic) about COVID-19 with fact-based accurate information. The initiative is led by the United Nations Department of Global Communication with an aim to provide facts about COVID-19 in the digital space. | |
| 2256. |
According to UN Conference on Trade and Development report India recieved how much foreign investment in 2019? |
| Answer» India received USD 51 billion in foreign investment in 2019, stated the UN Conference on Trade and Development in its report. The report revealed that India was the world's ninth-largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investments and it said that the nation's large market will continue to attract market-seeking investments. | |
| 2257. |
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation under Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched Multi-location claim settlement facility. Where is headquarters of EPFO located? |
| Answer» The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched Multi-location claim settlement facility. This new facility has replaced the old using system of geographical jurisdiction for claim process. On current pandemic crisis COVID 19, multi-location claim facility tends to improve service delivery and ensure social security for its more than 6 crore subscribers. Headquarters of EPFO is in New Delhi. | |
| 2258. |
Who won the Biodiversity award 2020 and a grant of 40000 Euros of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation for the contribution of DDS women in rehabilitation of degraded lands and to promote biodiversity? |
| Answer» The Deccan Development Society(DDS), Hyderabad Based non-governmental organisation won the Biodiversity award 2020 and a grant of 40000 Euros (approx. Rs. 35 Lakhs) of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation for the contribution of DDS women in rehabilitation of degraded lands and to promote biodiversity. | |
| 2259. |
The Union Civil Aviation Minister stated on June 16, 2020 that the decision to resume international flights will be taken in the coming month. Who is current Union Civil Aviation Minister? |
| Answer» The Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated on June 16, 2020 that the decision to resume international flights will be taken in the coming month. The Minister said that they are confident that in the coming month they will start making decisions on resuming international flights. He, however, said that he cannot give a timeline for the same as it would be done only after taking into confidence all the stakeholders and passengers. | |
| 2260. |
What is India's rank according to World Competitiveness Index compiled by Institute for Management Development? |
| Answer» An annual World Competitiveness Index compiled by Institute for Management Development (IMD) has ranked India at the 43rd position. The International Business School mentioned on June 16 that the continued low ranking is due to the traditional weaknesses such as insufficient education investment and poor infrastructure. | |
| 2261. |
India & China got engaged into a violent face off on 15th June night when the troops of both the armies fired at each other in which valley in Ladakh? |
| Answer» India & China got engaged into a violent face off on 15th June night when the troops of both the armies fired at each other in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. Both the nations suffered several casualties. Indian Army lost around 20 of its soldiers. | |
| 2262. |
Sanitary Napkin is being made available in more than 6,300 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras across the country at what price? |
| Answer» The central government in an attempt to make menstrual hygiene accessible to women across the country especially in rural areas started a social drive Jan Aushadhi Suvidha under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras. | |
| 2263. |
Indian Railways' Central Railway zone has installed an Automated Ticket Checking & Managing Access machine, 1st of its kind at which station? |
| Answer» Indian Railways' Central Railway zone has installed an Automated Ticket Checking & Managing Access machine, 1st of its kind at Nagpur station. The machine has been introduced at the station under the New, Innovative Non Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme(NINFRIS) policy to prevent transmission of COVID-19. | |
| 2264. |
Which insurance provider has joined hands with UK based tech firm TropoGo Limited to launch India's 1st 'Pay as you Fly' insurance for drone-owners in India? |
| Answer» HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, the country's third-largest non-life insurance provider has joined hands with UK based tech firm TropoGo Limited to launch India's 1st 'Pay as you Fly' insurance for drone-owners in India. | |
| 2265. |
In order to strengthen the SEBIs enforcement mechanism the SEBI committee headed by which former Supreme Court Judge has proposed a method of quantification of profit made by the defaulter and loss caused to investors? |
| Answer» In order to strengthen the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBIs) enforcement mechanism and also to improve its system of recovery of siphoned off money, the SEBI committee headed by former Supreme Court Judge Anil Dave has proposed a method of quantification of profit made by the defaulter and loss caused to investors in a 424-page exhaustive report. | |
| 2266. |
Which Indian startups were featured in the List of Technology Pioneers of 2020, released by the World Economic Forum? |
| Answer» Two Indian startups Stellapps and Zestmoney were featured in the List of Technology Pioneers of 2020, released by the World Economic Forum(WEF) which consist of pioneers addressing the global issues with advanced technologies. | |
| 2267. |
Which indian company partnered with Amazon and Global Optimism and signed the Climate Pledge to become net-zero carbon by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement? |
| Answer» Infosys partnered with Amazon and Global Optimism and signed the Climate Pledge, an initiative by Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and Christiana Figueres, founder of Global Optimism and former United Nations Climate chief to become net-zero carbon by 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement. | |
| 2268. |
The Sports Ministry prepared to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence under the Khelo India Scheme and identified how many sports facilities to upgrade as KISCE? |
| Answer» The Sports Ministry prepared to establish Khelo India State Centres of Excellence(KISCE) under the Khelo India Scheme and identified 8 state owned sports facilities to upgrade as KISCE. The Centres are established to enhance the performance of India in Olympic games. The Centres are aimed to transform the facilities across the nation into academies of world class standard. | |
| 2269. |
India was elected unopposed for an 8th term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for how many years starting January 2021? |
| Answer» India was elected unopposed for an 8th term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for two years (i.e.2021 & 2022) starting January 2021 by gaining 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly. Along with India, Mexico, Ireland, Kenya and Norway were also elected. India was the only candidate for the lone seat from the Asia-Pacific category. | |
| 2270. |
Who will launch Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20 June 2020 from Beldaur of Khagaria District of Bihar? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20 June 2020 from Beldaur of Khagaria District of Bihar. A curtain raiser Press Conference was held on the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 18 June. | |
| 2271. |
Which institute received permission to carry out Phase III randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled trial of efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antiviral drugs Umifenovir? |
| Answer» CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow received permission to carry out Phase III randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled trial of efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antiviral drugs Umifenovir. The Phase III Clinical Trials will be carried out at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), and ERA's Lucknow Medical College & Hospital, Lucknow. | |
| 2272. |
According to the payroll data of EPFO the formal employment in India saw how much percent increase in 2019-20? |
| Answer» According to the payroll data of EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation), an organization tasked to assist the Central Board of Trustees, Employees' Provident Fund, the formal employment in India saw an 28.6 % increase at 78.58 lakh in 2019-20 as compared to only 61.12 lakh added in 2018-19. | |
| 2273. |
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set up a Project Development Cell under whom to attract investment in clean energy, especially in the solar sector? |
| Answer» The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has set up a Project Development Cell under its joint secretary Amitesh Kumar Sinha to attract investment in clean energy, especially in the solar sector. This cell will offer for investment those renewable energy projects where all the necessary works like detailed project report, land availability etc. have been completed. | |
| 2274. |
India released its first national report on the state of the climate crisis titled "Assessment of climate change over the Indian region". Who published this report? |
| Answer» On 19th June 2020, India released its first national report on the state of the climate crisis titled "Assessment of climate change over the Indian region" prepared with the support of the Ministry of Earth Science(MoES) and edited by the scientists of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology(IITM), Pune. This report is published as an open access book by Spring Nature. | |
| 2275. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the two stage electronic auction of how many coal blocks for commercial mining through video-conference? |
| Answer» On the lines of the announcement made by the Central government under the 20 Lakh crore Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, on June 18, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the two stage electronic auction of 41 coal blocks for commercial mining through video-conference. The process of this e-auction was initiated by the Ministry of Coal in association with FICCI as an industry partner under the provisions of Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act and Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. The government has set a target to gasify around 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030. | |
| 2276. |
The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj's minerals business by which company under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002? |
| Answer» The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of Metso Oyj's minerals business by Outotec Oyj under section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002. The proposed combination is subject to changes made by the parties, under Regulation 25 (1A) of the Competition Commission of India (procedure relating to business transactions related to combinations) Regulations, 2011. | |
| 2277. |
Which institute has developed a herbal infusion technology, as a source of income for local marginal farmers in the mid-Himalayas? |
| Answer» Researchers of Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Mandi have developed a herbal infusion technology, as a source of income for local marginal farmers in the mid-Himalayas. The Researchers from the institute's Botanical Garden and Medicinal Plant Lab have analysed a variety of herbs growing in the mid-Himalayan region in & around the villages around IIT Mandi, Kamand region to create value added products in the form of herbal infusions known for their health benefits (mainly rich in antioxidants). | |
| 2278. |
What is the name of mobile application launched by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai to help residents in the city to know about the availability of the ICU beds and Ventilators? |
| Answer» Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has launched a mobile application "Air-Venti" to help residents in the city to know about the availability of the ICU beds and Ventilators in both government and private hospitals. | |
| 2279. |
Reliance Industries Limited's Jio Platforms stepped into 11th deal with which company, who bought 2.32% stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 crores? |
| Answer» Reliance Industries Limited's Jio Platforms stepped into 11th deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund(PIF), who bought 2.32% stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 crores. With this investment, Jio Platforms has raised Rs 115,693.95 crores(1.15 lakh crores) from leading global investors since April 22, which is the largest continuous fund raised by a company in the world. | |
| 2280. |
What is the name of the youngest known magnetar discovered by NASA? |
| Answer» Astronomers at the US (United Sates) based space agency NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) have discovered the youngest known magnetar (a type of neutron star) named "Swift J1818.0-1607" about 16,000 light years away from Earth. | |
| 2281. |
The two-day India Ideas Summit 2020 will be held virtually on which dates with the focus on geopolitics in the post-COVID-19 world? |
| Answer» The two-day India Ideas Summit 2020 will be held virtually on July 21-22, marking its 45th annual meeting, with the focus on geopolitics in the post-COVID-19 world. The summit will also focus on shifting supply chains, digitization and technology trends, the future of healthcare, and equitable growth. The summit is conducted to showcase the importance of the positive outcome of the India-United States economic partnership and the overall bilateral relationship between the two nations. | |
| 2282. |
What was the theme of International Day of Yoga 2020? |
| Answer» The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The theme of International Day of Yoga 2020 is "Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home". | |
| 2283. |
Approximately how many people have received Rs 65,454 crore in financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package? |
| Answer» More than 42 crore poor people have received Rs 65,454 crore in financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package. As part of Rs 1.70 lakh crore relief package, the government on March 26 announced free foodgrains and cash to women, poor senior citizens and farmers to mitigate hardship faced due to the lockdown. | |
| 2284. |
What is the nickname of 66-million-year-old egg (second-largest egg in the world) found in Antarctica's Seymour Island? |
| Answer» Scientists have finally resolved the mystery behind the 66-million-year-old fossil egg found in Antarctica's Seymour Island. The fossil, which looks like a deflated American football, was kept in a Chilean museum and was nicknamed The Thing. After much research and analysis, scientists have said that the egg belongs to an extinct giant sea lizard or snake that lived alongside the dinosaurs. According to the researchers, the millions year old fossil egg, measuring 29 cm by 20 cm (8 inches by 11 inches), is the second-largest egg in the world. | |
| 2285. |
Who inaugurate Virtual India Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival 2020? |
| Answer» India is participating at the Cannes Film Festival 2020. The film festival began with the e-inauguration of the Virtual India Pavilion by Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar. The Festival will be held from 22-26 June 2020.The virtual edition of the Cannes Film Market is aimed at exemplifying togetherness and resilience amid the COVID-19 crisis. | |
| 2286. |
Which organisation in collaboration with International Transport Forum will launch the "Decarbonising Transport in India" project on 24 June? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) is to launch the "Decarbonising Transport in India" project on 24 June. The project intends to develop a pathway towards a low-carbon transport system for India. The project will be launched by ITF Secretary-General Young Tae Kim and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. | |
| 2287. |
Union Minister of State of Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh has sanctioned how much fund for augmentation of healthcare facility in the eight North Eastern States? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State of Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh has sanctioned Rs.190 crore for augmentation of healthcare facility in the eight North Eastern States viz. of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura for developing infrastructure for management of infectious diseases. | |
| 2288. |
Who launched an initiative 'YUKTI 2.0' to help systematically assimilate technologies having commercial potential and information related to incubated startups in higher education institutions? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' launched an initiative 'YUKTI 2.0' on 23 June 2020 in New Delhi. The initiative aims to help systematically assimilate technologies having commercial potential and information related to incubated startups in higher education institutions. YUKTI stands for Young India combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology & Innovation. | |
| 2289. |
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers' Welfare under Make in India initiative indigenously develop a vehicle-mounted ULV sprayer for locust control. Who is current Union Agriculture Minister? |
| Answer» Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers' Welfare (DAC&FW), under Make in India initiative indigenously develop a vehicle-mounted ULV sprayer for locust control to overcome the limitation of importing equipment. Currently, vehicle-mounted sprayers were supplied by M/s Micron Sprayers, UK. GoI placed an order for 60 nos. of sprayers on the firm in February 2020. | |
| 2290. |
Who has launched the Food Processing Edition of the Exclusive Investment Forum hosted by Invest India? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Food Processing Industries (FPI) Harsimrat Kaur Badal has launched the Food Processing Edition of the Exclusive Investment Forum (Webinar) hosted by Invest India. The Forum, aims to conduct detailed interaction between leading global companies in the food processing sector and policy makers of the central and 6 State Governments (Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh). | |
| 2291. |
India asks Pakistan to reduce High Commission staff by how much percent within a week? |
| Answer» India asks Pakistan to reduce High Commission staff by 50% within a week. | |
| 2292. |
Who launched a grant program in India to support women entrepreneurs? |
| Answer» Visa along with its Global partner iFundWomen, a funding marketplace for women owned businesses, launched a grant programme in India to support women Entrepreneurs. | |
| 2293. |
Which city of Uttar Pradesh will soon have a textile park? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said Bareilly will soon have a Textile park. He said this while reviewing the development work of Bareilly Division. | |
| 2294. |
Who inaugurated two important Bridges namely Devika and Puneja in Udhampur and Doda districts respectively in Jammu & Kashmir through the virtual platform? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), (MoS) Dr.Jitendra Singh inaugurated two important Bridges namely Devika and Puneja in Udhampur and Doda districts respectively in Jammu & Kashmir through the virtual platform. The bridge projects will usher in a new era of development for the region. | |
| 2295. |
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the declaration of which Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the declaration of Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport. | |
| 2296. |
The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund and for this the Centre has allocated a sum of how much Rs? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet headed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF). The approval is to provide a much-needed boost to infrastructure across sectors, which are crucial in the time of the pandemic. To set up AHIDF, the Centre allocated a sum of Rs.15000 crore. | |
| 2297. |
Which Airport becomes the 1st airport in India to get an indigenously-developed Aviation Weather Monitoring System at both ends of the runway? |
| Answer» Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru(KIAB/ BLR Airport) becomes the 1st airport in India to get an indigenously-developed Aviation Weather Monitoring System (AWMS) at both ends of the runway. AWMS is installed by Bangalore International Airport(BIAL). The technology is developed by Bengaluru-based CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). The AWMS sensor has been installed on a 10 meters mast which is a 1st of its kind, designed by NAL. | |
| 2298. |
Cabinet has approved the further extension of the term of the Commission formulated to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes by how many months? |
| Answer» Cabinet has approved the further extension of the term of the Commission formulated under Article 340 of the constitution to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), by 6 months i.e. upto January 31, 2021 from earlier July 31, 2020. The Commission is likely to make recommendations for the benefit of communities in the existing list of OBCs which have not been able to get any major benefit of the scheme of reservation for OBCs for appointment in Central Government posts and for admission in Central Government Educational Institutions. | |
| 2299. |
Who has launched 'eBloodServices' mobile app developed by the ERaktkosh team of C-DAC India for easy access to blood needed for transfusion? |
| Answer» In order to save the needy from anemia in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has launched 'eBloodServices' mobile app developed by the ERaktkosh team of C-DAC (Development of Advanced Computing) India for easy access to blood needed for transfusion. | |
| 2300. |
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on which day to raise awareness about the crime of torture? |
| Answer» United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on June 26 to raise awareness about the crime of torture. The day aims to honour, support the victims and survivors worldwide. The day intends to totally eradicate the torture. | |