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| 2451. |
What is the name of the company which signed MoU with Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to jointly develop advanced biofuels application technology? |
| Answer» Praj Industries (Praj) and Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which they will jointly develop advanced biofuels application technology for the usage in industry and transportation. This technology will help to reduce the health risks posed by air pollution in the transportation sector. | |
| 2452. |
Name the India's first Solar Powered ferry which has won 1st 'Gussies' electric boat awards ('Gustave Trouve Award). |
| Answer» The plugboats.com announced the winners of the 1st 'Gussies' electric boat awards officially known as 'Gustave Trouve Award for Excellence in Boats and Boating'. "Aditya", India's first & largest Solar Powered ferry, won the Gustave Trouve Award under the Excellence in Electric Boats Designed for Paying Passengers category. Aditya built by Navalt Solar and Electric Boats is operating under the Kerala State Water Transport Department (KSWTD). The ferry was designed by the Department of Ship Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology. | |
| 2453. |
Who Inaugurates CII National Digital Conference on "Easing Doing Business for Atmanirbhar Bharat"? |
| Answer» On 30th July 2020, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the National Digital Conference on "Easing Doing Business for Atmanirbhar Bharat" organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to improve the business environment of India. | |
| 2454. |
Who is appointed as the new CEO of Paytm Money? |
| Answer» On 29th July 2020, Paytm Money, the subsidiary of One97 Communication Ltd announced the appointment of Varun Sridhar as the New Chief Executive Officer(CEO) following the resignation of former Managing Director and CEO Pravin Jadhav. | |
| 2455. |
Tata Capital Growth Fund plans to acquire how much percent of stake in Biocon Biologics India for 30 Million USD? |
| Answer» On 31st July 2020, Biocon Biologics India approved the primary equity investment of around Rs.225 crore (30 Million USD) by Tata Capital Growth Fund for a 0.85% minority stake in Biocon Biologics, biosimilar business, at an equity valuation of around Rs. 26,250 crore (3.5 billion USD) and enterprise valuation of around Rs. 30,400 crore (4 billion USD). | |
| 2456. |
Recently, how many states/UT's are joined with One Nation One card scheme? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan extended the One Nation One card scheme to four more states and UT's Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Nagaland and Uttarakhand. Formerly integrated 20 States and UTs are: - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2457. |
Which institute in collaboration with TransUnion CIBIL launched financial knowledge platform named" MSMESaksham" for MSMEs? |
| Answer» The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in association with TransUnion CIBIL has launched a comprehensivefinancial education and one-stop knowledge platform for micro, small and medium enterprises "MSMESaksham", which will guide MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) seeking quick access to finance and will also support them in managing their credit obligations. | |
| 2458. |
Who launched 'AIM-iCREST', in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation? |
| Answer» On July 30, 2020, NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), has launched AIM iCREST - an Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focused on creating high performing Startups in collaboration with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation, which will provide global expertise. | |
| 2459. |
Which Power producer is the first to complete all wind power projects awarded by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)? |
| Answer» Sembcorp Energy India is a leading independent power producer (IPP) in India. With this, Sembcorp has earned the distinction of being the first to fully commission all projects awarded in the first three rounds of auctions conducted by SECI on behalf of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. | |
| 2460. |
What is the name of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s mars rover which was launched recently to seek signs of ancient life? |
| Answer» On July 30, 2020, the United States' (US) 5th Mars Mission "Mars 2020" initiated by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) after launching the biggest Mars rover named "Perseverance", which was lifted off by United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 541 rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, United States (US). | |
| 2461. |
Who is the author of the book titled 'Greenlights'? |
| Answer» Greenlights' the debut book authored by Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey published by Crown Publishing Group is set to be released on 20th October 2020. The book was described as "not a traditional memoir but a playbook" based on the adventures and life experiences of McConaughey. McConaughey describes 'Greenlights' as an album, a record and the story of his life and he shared his anecdotes, poems and life lessons in this book. | |
| 2462. |
Who inaugurated Grand Finale of 4th edition of Smart India Hackathon-SIH (Software) 2020? |
| Answer» Union Human Resource Development(HRD)Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' inaugurated the Grand Finale virtually in New Delhi. The Grand Finale was conducted online from 1st to 3rd August, 2020 over a specially-built advanced platform.Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Grand Finale of 4th edition of Smart India Hackathon-SIH (Software) 2020,largest ever online Hackathon in the world | |
| 2463. |
Which ministry in collaboration with MyGov conducts quiz competition on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat - Swatantra Bharat'? |
| Answer» As part of forthcoming Independence Day Celebrations, Atmanirbhar Bharat is being promoted in a big way. An online quiz competition on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat - Swatantra Bharat' is being conducted by Ministry of Defence in coordination with MyGov from today to 10th August in order to create patriotic feeling among youth and masses. Also, MyGov platform, aimed at empowering people to connect with the government, marked "six years" on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that it has emerged as a noteworthy forum that "celebrates participative governance". | |
| 2464. |
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare collaborated with Asian Development Bank & UNICEF for thermal screening at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport located at which city? |
| Answer» Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has received a mass fever screening system to enhance the screening process of passengers. There are two more scanners in the Airport. The thermal scanner has been provided by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in coordination with Asian Development Bank funded by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). | |
| 2465. |
For the 1st time in Indian Railways which machine uses for track construction? |
| Answer» In a boost to the railways' efforts to use technology to ease infrastructure work, for the first time in India, Railway is using New Track Construction (NTC) machine for the entire track laying of the Dedicated Freight Corridors. The projects will be implemented by Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). | |
| 2466. |
A COVID prevention kiosk named "UV Baggage Bath" inaugurated at which railway station? |
| Answer» On August 3, 2020 a unique kiosk named "UV Baggage Bath" was inaugurated at the Bangalore railway station, South Western Railway, by the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Bengaluru Division, AN Krishna Reddy and Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Admin), Bengaluru Division, Kalyani Sethuraman. | |
| 2467. |
How many days of international webinar on 'Lokmanya Tilak - Swaraj to Self-Reliant India': ICCR? |
| Answer» Union Home Minister Amit Shah has inaugurated a two-day international webinar on the theme of 'Lokmanya Tilak - Swaraj to Self-reliant India' in New Delhi,which was organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) on the 100th death anniversary of the great freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak(August 1, 2020). | |
| 2468. |
Who released draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020; aimed at $5 billion export by 2025? |
| Answer» On August 3, 2020, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) publicized a draft 'Defence Production & Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) 2020for public feedback by August 17, 2020 after which the policy would be promulgated by the MoD. The policy aims to achieve a manufacturing turnover of $25 bn or Rs 1,75,000 crore, including exports of $5 bn or Rs 35,000 Crore in aerospace and defence goods and services by 2025. | |
| 2469. |
Who Launched E-Gyan Mitra Mobile Application for Online Education? |
| Answer» E-Gyan Mitra mobile app has been launched by the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The "E-Gyan Mitra" mobile app has been launched to provide online education. | |
| 2470. |
Which Institute developed a no-touch and painless device named "AJO-Neo" for non-invasive screening of bilirubin level in new-borns. |
| Answer» S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata, an autonomous research Institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has developed a No-touch & Painless device named "AJO-Neo" for non-invasive screening of bilirubin level in new-borns. | |
| 2471. |
Which company has announced multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS)? |
| Answer» Bharti Airtel announced the multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a comprehensive set of cloud solutions to the large enterprises and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) customers in India. | |
| 2472. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education. It was organised by the Ministry of Education along with whom? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy on 7 August through video-conferencing. The conclave was organized by the Ministry of Education along with the University Grants Commission (UGC). | |
| 2473. |
How much was the amount that was contributed by India to the India-UN development partnership fund? |
| Answer» Government of India (GoI) has contributed USD 15.46 million to the India-UN (United Nations) Development Partnership Fund as a support tofellow developing nations for their 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and related projects. In this regard, a cheque of USD 15.46 million handed over by India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti to the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) Director Jorge Chediek at a ceremony held within social distancing guidelines at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN. | |
| 2474. |
Who virtually inaugurated 1st golf course of Mizoram, "Thenzawl Golf Resort" under Swadesh Darshan Scheme? |
| Answer» Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent charge) Prahlad Singh Patel virtually inaugurated the first golf course of Mizoram i.e. "Thenzawl Golf Resort" Project, implemented under the Swadesh Darshan (SD) Scheme of Ministry of Tourism, from New Delhi. | |
| 2475. |
Khadi and Village Industries Commission signed MoU with which Central Armed Police Force to supply mustard oil? |
| Answer» In a bid to support the "Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan" initiative, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply mustard oil Note: ITBP became the first Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to have supplies from the KVIC. | |
| 2476. |
Which insurance company launched new services and products for COVID-19? |
| Answer» Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited (ABHICL), the health insurance arm of Aditya Birla Capital Limited, has introduced new services, product solutions & add-ons to the existing products to enable customers to safeguard their health during COVID-19. | |
| 2477. |
Who is appointed as UPSC chairman? |
| Answer» On 6th August, 2020, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) appointed Professor Pradeep Kumar Joshi as its new Chairman. His tenure as the chairman of the UPSC will be till May 12, 2021. He succeeds Arvind Saxena who retires as the UPSC chairman on 6th August 2020. | |
| 2478. |
Who Addresses Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under NEP? |
| Answer» On 7th August 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at the Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under National Education Policy(NEP) organised by the Ministry of Education in association with University Grants Commission(UGC) over a virtual platform and discussed various aspects of NEP 2020, which replaces the National Policy on Education framed in 1986 with academicians and scientists. | |
| 2479. |
Who introduces OHE Inspection app for real-time monitoring? |
| Answer» Indian Railways has launched an Overhead Equipment (OHE) Inspection app which will help in minimizing the train delays and long waits due to technical snags. The app has been rolled out on a Pan India basis. | |
| 2480. |
Ajay Tyagi, Chairman of SEBI gets how much Extension? |
| Answer» An order of Department of Personnel Training informed that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC), Government of India (GoI), has approved another extension of Ajay Tyagi's term as Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) for 18 months, with effect from(w.e.f)01.09.2020 up to 28.02.2022 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.The government had granted a 6-month extension to him before the expiry of his three-year tenure on March 1, 2020.He took charge from his predecessor, U K Sinha, on March 1, 2017. | |
| 2481. |
UN's Policy Brief: Education during COVID-19 and beyond: Around 23.8 Million Children May Drop Out of School Due to the Impacts of COVID-19 in which year? |
| Answer» On 4th August 2020, Antonio Guterres Secretary-General of United Nations(UN) launched the report titled "Policy Brief: Education during COVID-19 and beyond" states that around 23.8 million additional children and youths may drop out or not have access to education in 2021 due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. | |
| 2482. |
Which edition of National Handloom Day is observed on August 7, 2020? |
| Answer» Every year the Government of India celebrates the National Handloom day on August 7 , to generate awareness about the Handloom Industry amongst the public at large and its contribution to socio-economic development. The 6th edition of the Nation Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, 2020. | |
| 2483. |
Who Introduce New Platform to Reduce Global Food Loss and Waste? |
| Answer» On 29th July 2020, The Food and Agriculture Organisation(FAO) unveiled a new Platform, to support the global reduction of food loss and waste. The official launch of the platform will be on the first International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste(IDAFLW) which will be observed on 29th September 2020. | |
| 2484. |
Who signs MoU with IIT Delhi Strengthen data-driven decision making? |
| Answer» On 6th August, 2020 National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed an agreement with IIT Delhi to set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data driven decision making and Advance Data Management System for Highways (ADMS Highways). | |
| 2485. |
Who amended Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016? |
| Answer» In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (t) of sub-section (1) of section 196 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2020. | |
| 2486. |
Which Ministry launched a New Version of the India Water Resources Information System? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Jal Shakti(MoJS) has launched a new version of the India Water Resources Information System (India-WRIS) with new functions and features. It is open to the public, and accessible through the web portal www.indiawris.gov.in. The MoJS has established a dedicated organization, National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC) to maintain and update India-WRIS. | |
| 2487. |
NSDC Announce Collaboration to Upskill Professionals in Digital Skills with which company? |
| Answer» In order to support the continuity of digital skilling of the Indian workforce, Simplilearn, a global provider of digital skills training joined hands with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Under this collaboration, Simplilearn will host more than 1,000 hours of free learning in digital skills and technologies for learners across India under the categories of AI and Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Science & Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Development, Project management, and Digital marketing. | |
| 2488. |
Who has been appointed as the new Comptroller & Auditor General of India in August 2020? |
| Answer» Former lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir G C Murmu will be the next Comptroller & Auditor General of India. Murmu, a 1985 Indian Administrative Service Officer of Gujarat cadre will succeed Rajiv Mehrishi who completes his term on August 8. | |
| 2489. |
Who inaugurates Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra in Delhi? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 8, 2020 inaugurated the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) - an interactive experience centre on the Swachh Bharat Mission, at the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti at Rajghat, New Delhi. The RSK tracks India's transformation from having over 50 crore people defecating in the open in 2014 to becoming open defecation free in 2019. The PM also launched 'Gandagi Mukt Bharat', a special week-long campaign to free India of garbage till August 15. | |
| 2490. |
In August 2020, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry approved the construction of how many houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)? |
| Answer» Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry approved the construction of around 10.28 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), taking the total number of houses sanctioned so far under the scheme to 1.06 crore. | |
| 2491. |
How many electric buses sanctioned under FAME scheme? |
| Answer» Department of Heavy Industry sanctioned 5,595 electric buses under phase II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) India scheme. The buses are sanctioned to 64 cities in 22 states and union territories for intracity and intercity operations in order to push for clean mobility in public transportation. The buses are expected to run about 4 billion km are expected to save cumulatively about 1.2 billion liters of fuel over the contract period. | |
| 2492. |
Who launches Mobile App & Backend Website for Handloom Mark Scheme? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smt Smriti Zubin Irani, launched the Mobile App & Backend Website for Handloom Mark Scheme (HLM) for the weavers on the occasion of 6th National Handloom Day held virtually on 7th August, 2020, organized by the Ministry of Textiles, GoI (Government of India). | |
| 2493. |
Who launches new financing scheme under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 9, 2020 launched a new financing scheme under the Rs 1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund meant for setting up storage and processing facilities. The scheme will support farmers, PACS (primary agricultural credit societies), FPOs (farmer producer organisations), agri-entrepreneurs, etc. in building community farming assets and post-harvest agriculture infrastructure. | |
| 2494. |
Which Airport develops 'Air Suvidha' portal for all international arriving passengers across India? |
| Answer» Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) a GMR Group-led consortium,that operated Indira Gandhi International Airport has developed AIR SUVIDHA, a first-of-its-kind portal allowing international arriving passengers to fill a mandatory self-declaration form and eligible passengers to apply for exemption from compulsory institutional quarantine for coronavirus. It will make passengers' journey more convenient and comfortable in a contactless way as they won't have to fill the physical copies of the forms on arrival. | |
| 2495. |
CSIR signed MoU with which authority for Collaborative Research and Information Dissemination; FSSAI received "Food Systems Vision Prize"? |
| Answer» On August 7, 2020, an agreement was signed between Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for collaborative research and information dissemination in the area of food and nutrition, during a ceremony which was presided Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. | |
| 2496. |
Which IIT Researchers Bags Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards 2020 for Clean Energy Research? |
| Answer» Gandhian Young Technological Innovation (GYTI) Awards 2020 is bestowed to a group of researchers from Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT) Kharagpur for developing a mechanism for generating electricity from wet clothes left under sunlight to dry. The work has been published in Nano Letters, a high-impact journal in the field, and the innovation has been patented by them. | |
| 2497. |
Which Place becomes India's first municipal corporation to provide forestland right certificates to people of urban area? |
| Answer» On the occasion of the International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples on Sunday, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel commenced the distribution of forestland right certificates by giving away the certificates to four beneficiaries of Jagdalpur via video conferencing. | |
| 2498. |
Which is the first city to have female icons on traffic signals? |
| Answer» Mumbai has become the first city in India to have women symbols on traffic signals and signage. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has installed traffic signals that display female icons sporting triangular frock, a shift from the default representation of men. | |
| 2499. |
Who will launch Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah? |
| Answer» Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch the Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah on August 10, 2020. The special week will promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to create a self-reliant India with an increased focus on local manufacturing and production. Rajnath Singh announced on August 9 that India will stop the import of 101 weapons and military platforms like transport aircraft, light combat helicopters, conventional submarines, cruise missiles among others on a staggered basis till 2024. | |
| 2500. |
Which IIT develops nanoparticle 'meta-grid' in collaboration with Imperial College London? |
| Answer» The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India, and Imperial College London, United Kingdom, have developed nanoparticles called the 'meta-grid' or 'metamaterial grid' that makes the light-emitting diodes (LED) brighter, energy-efficient and durable. | |