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| 2301. |
Who inaugurated the Battery Swapping Facility Quick Interchange Service at Chandigarh? |
| Answer» Battery Swapping Facility Quick Interchange Service was inaugurated at Chandigarh jointly by V P Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab-cum-Administrator, UT, Chandigarh, alongwith the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. Battery swapping technology will offer the best alternative to slow charging. | |
| 2302. |
Who is the head of 9-member working group to suggest insurance products covering risks involved in the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System(RPAS)/ Drones formulated by IRDAI? |
| Answer» India's insurance regulator, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has formulated a 9-member working group headed by Anjan Dey, general manager of the New India Assurance, to suggest insurance products covering various risks involved in the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System(RPAS)/ Drones. The panel shall need to submit its report within six weeks. | |
| 2303. |
Which Indian Weightlifter will get the Arjuna award for 2018? |
| Answer» Indian Weightlifting Federation Secretary Sahdev Yadav informed that 2 time Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, Weightlifter K. Sanjita Chanu will get the Arjuna award for 2018. This comes after the International Weightlifting Federation cleared her doping charges. | |
| 2304. |
President of India promulgated the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 to ensure the safety of depositors across banks. Who is current President of India? |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind promulgated the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020. It is in pursuance with the commitment to ensure the safety of depositors across banks. The Ordinance will amend the Banking Regulation Act 1949 as applicable to Cooperative Banks. | |
| 2305. |
Who launched the official Logo for the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Year celebration of Department of Science and Technology? |
| Answer» Secretary Department of Science and Technology (DST) Prof Ashutosh Sharma launched the official Logo for the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Year celebration. DST under the Ministry of Science & Technology has announced many activities like special lecture series of 15-20 lectures in the form of webinars and short feature films on each Autonomous Institutions for the year. | |
| 2306. |
India and which country signed the first joint venture hydroelectric project on 29 June 2020? |
| Answer» India and Bhutan signed the first Indo-Bhutan joint venture hydroelectric project on 29 June 2020. The agreement will pave the way for the commencement of its construction and other related works. The agreement was signed by the Bhutanese government and the Kholongchhu Hydro Energy Limited in the virtual presence of the Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar and his Bhutanese counterpart Tandi Dorji. | |
| 2307. |
The Government will launch the 4th phase of 'Vande Bharat Mission' from which date? |
| Answer» The Government will launch the 4th phase of 'Vande Bharat Mission' from July 3, 2020. Under this phase, Air India will undertake 170 flights across 17 countries during July 3 - 15, 2020. | |
| 2308. |
PM Modi extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till which month to support migrants and poor labourers? |
| Answer» PM Narendra Modi on June 30, 2020 addressed the nation in the context of Unlock 2.0 that will be effective from July 1. PM Modi extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till November 2020 to support migrants and poor labourers. The Prime Minister stated that essential ration will be provided to vulnerable families even after Diwali and Chhat Puja. | |
| 2309. |
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has decided to ban how many apps due to their activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, security of state and public order? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), invoking its power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 has decided to ban 59 apps due to their activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. It should be noted that all of the blocked apps are Chinese including popular ones such as TikTok, Helo, WeChat, UC Browser, Shareit and CamScanner. | |
| 2310. |
The Government has added three more states Odisha, Mizoram, and Sikkim under the One nation, one ration card scheme. With this, the scheme now covers a total of how many states & UTs? |
| Answer» The Government has added three more states Odisha, Mizoram, and Sikkim under the One nation, one ration card scheme. The announcement was made by Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Consumer Affairs Minister. With this, the scheme now covers a total of 20 states & UTs. | |
| 2311. |
Who has been re-appointment as Solicitor General for a period of three years? |
| Answer» The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of senior advocate K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General of India for a year, whose 3 year tenure ends on June 30, 2020 and senior advocate Tushar Mehta as Solicitor General for a period of three years. K.K. Venugopal succeeded Mukul Rohatgi on June 30, 2017. He is the 15th Attorney General of India. | |
| 2312. |
Which country cancelled the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is opting to lead a virtual summit? |
| Answer» New Zealand cancelled the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum that was scheduled to be held in Auckland, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is opting to lead a virtual summit. | |
| 2313. |
India and which country signed an agreement for formation of 50:50 Joint Venture Company of Liquefied Petroleum Gas business? |
| Answer» India and Bangladesh signed an agreement for formation of 50:50 Joint Venture Company of Liquefied Petroleum Gas business in Bangladesh. IOC Middle East FZE, Dubai, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation and RR Holdings Ltd., Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the holding company of Beximco LPG, Bangladesh. | |
| 2314. |
Government announced that it will release commemorative stamp to honour which former Prime Minister after celebrating his 100th birth anniversary on June 28, 2020? |
| Answer» Government announced that it will release commemorative stamp to honour former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao after celebrating his 100th birth anniversary on June 28, 2020. He is regarded as the 'Father of Indian Economic Reforms'. He was born on June 28, 1921 in Warangal. | |
| 2315. |
The World Bank approved how much fund for MSMEs Emergency Response Program to support severely impacted MSMEs in India due to COVID-19 crisis? |
| Answer» The World Bank approved a USD 750 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) Emergency Response Program to support severely impacted MSMEs in India due to COVID-19 crisis. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide the loan. | |
| 2316. |
Who is the head of central Committee for reforms in Criminal Law constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs & is going to start a 3 months long online consultation exercise? |
| Answer» Central Committee for reforms in Criminal Law, headed by Ranbir Singh was constituted by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) & is going to start a 3 months long online consultation exercise. The objective of this exercise is to gather opinions by consulting with experts and collating material for their report to the government. | |
| 2317. |
Who was appointed as India's Permanent Representative /Ambassador to the United Nations and the other International Organisations in Geneva? |
| Answer» Indra Mani Pandey,Indian Foregin Services (IFS) Officer of 1990 and Additional Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs(MEA)was appointed as India's Permanent Representative /Ambassador to the United Nations and the other International Organisations in Geneva, succeeding Rajiv Kumar Chander, IFS Officer of 1983 batch. | |
| 2318. |
What is the name of Chairman of National Highway Authority of India who gets a 6 months extension in his tenure? |
| Answer» Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, the Chairman of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) gets a 6 months extension in his tenure as Chairman of NHAI. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension in central deputation tenure of Sandhu as Chairman of NHAI beyond 21st July 2020, till mid-January 2021. | |
| 2319. |
Last date for filing income tax returns for 2019-20 extended till which date? |
| Answer» Last date for filing ITR (income tax returns) for 2019-20 extended till November 30. | |
| 2320. |
Who is the head of working group to study the suitability of insurers offering surety bonds for contractors formed by IRDAI? |
| Answer» Insurance regulator IRDAI has constituted a working group to study the suitability of insurers offering surety bonds for contractors. Headed by G. Srinivasan, director, National Insurance Academy, the group comprises senior executives of public and private insurers as well as officials of IRDAI. It has three months to submit the report. | |
| 2321. |
Government-owned mining majors NLC India Ltd and which company have formed a joint venture to develop solar and thermal power assets? |
| Answer» Government-owned mining majors NLC India Ltd and Coal India Ltd have formed a joint venture. The joint venture company will develop solar and thermal power assets. Both the central public sector undertakings will hold equal 50:50 equity in the joint venture company. Coal India is the single largest coal producer worldwide and operates through 83 mining areas spread over eight states in India. NLC India Limited is a 'Navratna' government of India company in the fossil fuel mining sector in India and thermal power generation. | |
| 2322. |
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Rajasthan replacing incumbent D.B. Gupta in the bureaucratic reshuffle amid COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» The Rajasthan Government appointed Rajeeva Swarup the current Additional Chief Secretary as the new Chief Secretary (CS) of Rajasthan replacing incumbent D.B. Gupta in the bureaucratic reshuffle amid COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 2323. |
For the 1st time in the world, which country's Railways will directly supply power to Overhead Traction System of train? |
| Answer» For the 1st time in the world, Indian Railways will directly supply power to Overhead Traction System of train. To achieve this feat, Indian Railways has recently set up 1.7 MWp (mega watt power) at Bina (Madhya Pradesh) which shall be connected directly to Overhead Traction System. This has already been installed and is presently under extensive testing & will become operation in 15 days. Indian Railways has partnered with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility scheme for this first of its kind project in the world. | |
| 2324. |
Who is the head of 11-member expert committee to study impact of coronavirus on human rights of individuals, particularly marginalised and vulnerable sections of the society, together with migrant labourers? |
| Answer» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has set up an 11-member expert committee headed by Dr K S Reddy, president of Public Health Foundation of India to study impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) on human rights of individuals, particularly marginalised and vulnerable sections of the society, together with migrant labourers & will also study the future response of the government. | |
| 2325. |
The new administrative and academic building of the Indian Agricultural research Institute at Gouria Karma in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is named after which famous person? |
| Answer» The new administrative and academic building of the Indian Agricultural research Institute (IARI),at Gouria Karma in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand is named after Dr.Shyama Prasad Mukherjee the founder of Bharatiya Jan Sangh, on the event of his birth anniversary. | |
| 2326. |
What is India's Rank according to the 11th edition of the 'Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2020' released by US based property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle's? |
| Answer» According to the 11th edition of the 'Global Real Estate Transparency Index 2020', which covers 99 countries and territories and 163 cities, released by US based property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle's (JLL), India has improved by one place to 34th with a total score of 2.69 under 'semi-transparent' zone. Regulatory reforms, better market data and sustainability initiatives led to a one-point improvement in the nation's ranking. | |
| 2327. |
Whose term has been extended as the acting chairperson of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal by 3 month, effective from June 15? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the term of Justice(Retd.) Bansi Lal Bhat, as the acting chairperson of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal(NCLAT) by 3 month, effective from June 15. He was appointed as acting chairperson on March 15, after Justice SJ Mukhopadhaya completed his term in the office. | |
| 2328. |
Which two country were verified to eliminate both measles and rubella, making them the first two countries in the WHO South-East Asia region to achieve beyond their 2023 target? |
| Answer» According to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) South East Asian Region (SEAR) office, Maldives and Sri Lanka were verified to eliminate both measles and rubella, making them the first two countries in the WHO South-East Asia region to achieve beyond their 2023 target. This was announced after the 5th meeting of the South-East Asia Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, which comprises of 11 independent international experts in the fields of epidemiology, virology and public health, held virtually. | |
| 2329. |
USAID supported South Asia Group for Energy has collaborated with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy- National Technical Institutions to increase US-India collaboration for clean energy development. Who is current Minister of New and Renewable Energy? |
| Answer» US Agency for International Development (USAID)- supported South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE) has collaborated with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)'s National Technical Institutions to increase US-India collaboration for clean energy development. Raj Kumar Singh is the current Minister of New and Renewable Energy. | |
| 2330. |
Which country has formally notified the United Nations of its decision of withdrawal from the global health body WHO? |
| Answer» United States of America (USA), as a depositary of the 1946 Constitution of the World Health Organization, has formally notified the United Nations of its decision of withdrawal from the global health body, WHO . The US, which has been a party to the WHO Constitution since June 21, 1948 is the largest funder to the WHO, contributing more than USD 450 million per annum. | |
| 2331. |
The 4th edition of international meeting named "Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA)" was held on July 7, 2020. Who is current Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India? |
| Answer» The 4th edition of international meeting named "Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA)" was held on July 7, 2020, which was co-chaired by European Union (EU), China and Canada. From India, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar participated in meet. MoCA, which is held annually since 2017, was held virtually for the first time in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 2332. |
Which company has signed an MoU with Karnataka Governemnt to promote the arts, crafts and handloom sector of Karnataka? |
| Answer» Flipkart and the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Mines of Government of Karnataka signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under Flipkart Samarth Programme to promote the arts, crafts and handloom sector of Karnataka by providing market access through e-commerce platform and to increase the local business. | |
| 2333. |
Which Startup Incubator announced their partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Digital India to lead the scale up program of Digital India for hardware and Internet of Things startups? |
| Answer» T-Hub announced their partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Digital India to lead the scale up program of Digital India for hardware and Internet of Things (IoT) startups and to support the startups with investments and market access. | |
| 2334. |
The Union Cabinet has approved the capital infusion of how much in the three Public Sector General Insurance Companies namely Oriental Insurance Company Limited, National Insurance Company Limited and United India Insurance Company Limited? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet has approved the capital infusion for an overall value of Rs.12,450 crore; (including Rs. 2,500 crore infused in FY 2019-20) in the three Public Sector General Insurance Companies namely Oriental Insurance Company Limited , National Insurance Company Limited and United India Insurance Company Limited. Of this, Rs.3,475 crore will be released immediately; while the balance Rs,6475 crore will be infused later. | |
| 2335. |
The Central Board of Direct Taxes signed a MOU with which organisation for the data exchange between the two organisations? |
| Answer» The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the data exchange between the two organisations via video conference. | |
| 2336. |
Union Cabinet has given its approval to a 10 years long (FY2020 to FY2029) pan India Central Sector Scheme namely "Agriculture Infrastructure Fund" with how much outlay? |
| Answer» As a part of the Rs 20 lakh crore "Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan" announced in response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Union Cabinet has given its approval to a 10 years long (FY2020 to FY2029) pan India Central Sector Scheme namely "Agriculture Infrastructure Fund" with an outlay of Rs. 1 Lakh Crore in order to support agri-entrepreneurs, start-ups, agri-tech players and farmer groups for infrastructure and logistics facilities. Under this, the total outflow as budgetary support from Government of India (GoI) will be Rs.10,736 crore. | |
| 2337. |
Who is chairman of 9- member working group formed by IRDAI to look into the possibility of setting up 'Pandemic Risk Pool' to deal with the various risks arising out of a pandemic? |
| Answer» With the Coronavirus pandemic causing massive disruption across various sectors, IRDAI has formed a 9- member working group under the chairmanship of Suresh Mathur, Executive Director of Irdai to look into the possibility of setting up 'Pandemic Risk Pool' to deal with the various risks arising out of a pandemic -like health emergencies & recommend the structure and operating model for the Pool within 8 weeks. | |
| 2338. |
What is the theme of virtual India Global week 2020 organized in UK by India Inc. Group, the UK-headquartered media house? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has addressed the inaugural session of 3-day (July 9-July 11) virtual India Global week 2020 based on the theme 'Be The Revival: India and a Better New World' organized in UK (United Kingdom) by India Inc. Group, the UK-headquartered media house with the aim to connect global leaders and captains of industry to discuss aspects relating to opportunities in India as well as the global economic revival post-coronavirus (COVID-19). | |
| 2339. |
Which organsiation will launch Amazonia-1? |
| Answer» Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Amazonia - 1 onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) as a primary payload by August 2020. Amazonia -1 is Brazil's first satellite for Earth observation - designed, assembled and tested in Brazil. | |
| 2340. |
With how much amount ADB will help India and 9 other nations to ensure quality education to out of school children? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) , a regional development bank, will help India and 9 other Asian nations to ensure quality education for the out-of-school and at-risk children in the primary level. In its preliminary effort, ADB has entered into a 5-year agreement with Qatar-based Education Above All (EAA) Foundation to work jointly for project worth of $100 million to put at least 3.2 lakh out-of-school children, including refugees and internally displaced children into quality primary education. | |
| 2341. |
Under the National Mission for Manuscripts, The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of re-printing 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur. Who is current Union Minister of Culture? |
| Answer» Under the National Mission for Manuscripts, The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of re-printing 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur. A set of First Five manuscripts were presented to Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India on Guru Purnima (Dharma Chakra Day) on 4th July 2020.A set was then handed over to His Excellency Mr. Gonching Ganbold, Ambassador of Mongolia to India by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Culture and Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in presence of Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju. | |
| 2342. |
IRDAI has allowed all general and health insurance companies to increase sum insured on Arogya Sanjeevani" beyond what amount? |
| Answer» The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has allowed all general and health insurance companies to increase the sum insured on the Standard Individual Health Insurance Product namely "Arogya Sanjeevani" beyond Rs 5 lakh.This decision has been taken in view of the increasing cost of healthcare in the country amid the covid-19 pandemic. | |
| 2343. |
Energy Efficiency Services Limited inked an agreement with which Authority to install public Electric Vehicle charging stations & related infrastructure in order to promote the usage of electric vehicles? |
| Answer» Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) inked an agreement with the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) to install public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations & related infrastructure in order to promote the usage of electric vehicles. | |
| 2344. |
FICCI's Economic Outlook Survey projects annual median GDP growth for 2020-21 at what percent? |
| Answer» FICCI's Economic Outlook Survey projects annual median GDP growth for 2020-21 at (-) 4.5%. | |
| 2345. |
Which year's Tiger Census sets a new Guinness Record for being the world's largest camera trap wildlife survey? |
| Answer» India's 2018 Tiger Census sets a new Guinness Record for being the world's largest camera trap wildlife survey. | |
| 2346. |
How many people have taken of healthcare services since ISt June 2020 under Ayushman Bharat Yojana? |
| Answer» Under February 2020 to 30th Ayushman Bharat Yojana at the Health and Wellness Centers across the country, around 8.8 crore Indian people have taken advantage of healthcare services since ISt June 2020. At the time of the COVID-19 Lockout, the country-wide health and wellness centers conducted 6.53 lakh yoga and wellness sessions. | |
| 2347. |
Which company will invest a $10 billion in India over the next 5-7 years through a mix of equity investments, partnerships and operational infrastructure in ecosystem investments? |
| Answer» Google CEO, Sundar Pichai has announced a $10 billion for "GoogleForIndia Digitisation Fund". Under the fund, Google will invest roughly Rs 75,000 crore in India over the next 5-7 years. The investment will be done through a mix of equity investments, partnerships and operational infrastructure in ecosystem investments. | |
| 2348. |
India's second Voluntary National Review (VNR) report has been presented by which organization? |
| Answer» India's second Voluntary National Review (VNR) report has been presented by the NITI Aayog at the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, 2020.The VNR 2020 report has been titled as "Decade of Action: Taking SDGs from Global to Local" and it accounts for the adoption and implementation of the 2030 Agenda in India. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog: Amitabh Kant. | |
| 2349. |
The National Intelligence Grid is expected to go live by the end which year? |
| Answer» The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) will provide a link between the data of 14,000 police stations from across the country. The National Intelligence Grid is expected to go live by the end of the year 2020. | |
| 2350. |
The Ministry of Railways will transform Indian Railways into Green Railways by which year? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Railways has announced mission mode with the goal of transforming Indian Railways into Green Railways by the year 2030. It has taken a number of major initiatives towards mitigation of global warming and combating climate change | |