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| 2501. |
WHo Inaugurates Two Day Global Conference on Reimagining and Transforming the University Organised by O.P. Jindal Global University? |
| Answer» Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Union Minister for Education inaugurated the global conference on "Reimagining and Transforming the University: Confluence of Ideas during and Beyond the COVID-19 Disruption" hosted by O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building (IIHEd) on 6th and 7th August 2020. | |
| 2502. |
Who is the head of Government Forms Panel Under RoDTEP Scheme for Exporters? |
| Answer» The Government of India under the Ministry of finance, Department of Revenue has set up a three-member committee headed by Secretary (retired)G.K. Pillai for determination of ceiling rates under Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. | |
| 2503. |
Who has unveiled a microwave device named 'Atulya' that can disinfect any premises in just 30 seconds? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari has unveiled a microwave device named 'Atulya' that can disinfect any premises in just 30 seconds, disintegrating COVID-19 virus in Nagpur,Maharashtra and is developed by the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune. | |
| 2504. |
Who Launched Submarine Cable Connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI)? |
| Answer» On August 10, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicate to the Nation, submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&NI) through video conferencing. This connectivity will enable delivery of faster mobile and landline telecom services to A&NI, at par with other parts of India. The Submarine OFC cable has been laid at a cost of about Rs 1224 Crore. | |
| 2505. |
How much International Financial Corporation to Invest in Endiya Partners Fund II? |
| Answer» The International Financial Corporation(IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed to invest Rs 75 crore (about USD 10million) in Endiya Partners Fund II. In addition to this, IFC has also committed an additional USD 10 million for direct co-investments. | |
| 2506. |
Who launched Financing Facility of Rs.1Lakh crore Under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund & Rs 17000 Cr As 6th Installment of PM-KISA? |
| Answer» On August 9, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of financing facility under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund of Rs. 1 lakh crore via video conferencing. In this regard, the first sanction of over Rs. 1000 Crore was made to over 2,280 farmer societies. The duration of the scheme is 10 years i.e. from FY2020 to FY2029. | |
| 2507. |
Which IIT in Collaboration with Agnys Waste Management Pvt. Ltd Developed Indigenous Seed Balls, 'BEEG' for Farmers? |
| Answer» Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT) Kanpur in collaboration with Agnys Waste Management Private Limited (start-up at IIT Kanpur) developed indigenous seed balls named 'BEEG' (Biocompost Enriched Eco Friendly Globule). This will help to safeguard people and farmers in plantations during the COVID-19 times. The initiative is guided by Prof. J. Ramkumar. | |
| 2508. |
Who inaugurated Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra, launched 'Gandagi Mukt Bharat' - Week Long Campaign? |
| Answer» On August 8, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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 in the presence of Gajendra Singh Shekhavat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti and Rattan Lal Kataria, Minister of State (MoS) of Jal Shakti. He dedicated the RSK as a permanent tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. | |
| 2509. |
Who launched Anti Bullying Campaign of Faridabad Police over Social Media? |
| Answer» On 9th August 2020, Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana launched the anti-bullying campaign of the FAridabad Police over their Instagram, Facebook and Twitter page with username @FBDpolice to report any form of bullying in the schools, colleges, neighbourhood, home and workplace and to implement the targeted programs to counter bullying. | |
| 2510. |
Who restricted Import of 101 defence items? |
| Answer» On August 9, 2020, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MoD) decided to restrict import of 101 weapons and military platforms, the embargo on which is planned to be progressively implemented between 2020 and 2024, in order to boost indigenous defence manufacturing on the lines of "Atmanirbhar Bharat". The announcement for the same was made by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. | |
| 2511. |
Which Stadium name after Late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh by PCA? |
| Answer» Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) is set to name its new stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Punjab after the late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh. PCA President Rajinder Gupta proposed the idea to name the stadium and it had been approved. | |
| 2512. |
Piyush Goyal and Pralhad Joshi Dedicated the Railway Museum at Hubballi to Whom? |
| Answer» On 9th August 2020, Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, Union Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry and Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal & Mines dedicated the Railway Museum at Hubballi, Karnataka to the Nation in the event over a video conference presided by Suresh Angadi Channabasappa, Minister of State for Railways. | |
| 2513. |
Who Launched Omni-Channel Loyalty Platform, 'nth Rewards'? |
| Answer» National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched 'nth Rewards', a business intelligence and analytics enabled omni-channel multi-branded loyalty platform. This platform enables users to earn 'nth' (denoting infinite possibilities) points through various bank transactions and redeem them instantly on various products, such as e-vouchers, donations, hotel and flight bookings. | |
| 2514. |
Which nation's Crown Prince Committed USD 25mn to Expand Unified Champion Schools to 6 countries Including India? |
| Answer» Under the Unified Champion School(UCS) worldwide programme, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has committed USD 25 million to expand UCS(an initiative undertaken by the Special Olympics) to 6 countries namely, India, Argentina, Egypt, Pakistan, Romania and Rwanda with an aim to empower intellectually disabled children. The 4 year project will create 120 UCS across 12 states in India, which will play a pivotal role to make Indian education system more inclusive. | |
| 2515. |
The Nine 'Tribal Freedom Fighters' Museums to Recognise the Tribal Freedom Fighters will be Completed by which year? |
| Answer» On 11th August 2020, The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) announced that the nine Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums that are under development by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to recognise the contribution of the tribal freedom fighters will be completed by the end of 2022. | |
| 2516. |
Who addressed "India@75 Summit - Mission 2022" Organised by CII? |
| Answer» On 8th August 2020, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) and Road Transport & Highways addressed the "India@75 Summit - Mission 2022" organised by the confederation of Indian Industries(CII) which was focused on 'reinventing technology in India'. He stated that to achieve self-reliant India, the MSME Ministry and Industries should be made import substitutes, cost-effective, pollution-free and indigenous. | |
| 2517. |
Who Launched the Booklet on Best practices of Human-Elephant Conflict Management in India and Beta Version of "Surakhsya" Launched the Booklet on Best practices of Human-Elephant Conflict Management in India and Beta Version of "Surakhsya" ? |
| Answer» On 11th August 2020, Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment Forest &Climate Change(MoEFCC) launched the booklet on "Best practices of Human-Elephant Conflict Management in India" to strengthen coexistence of the human-elephant, along with the Beta Version of "Surakhsya" during the event on the eve of World Elephant Day. The booklet was aimed to reduce the Human Elephant conflicts and avoid the loss of lives of both humans and elephants. | |
| 2518. |
Who Launched Online Dashboard for Information on National Infrastructure Pipeline? |
| Answer» On August 10, 2020, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated an information repository, in the form of an online dashboard, for all projects identified under the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) through video conferencing from New Delhi. The dashboard hosted on the India Investment Grid (IIG) website "www.indiainvestmentgrid.gov.in" will be a one stop solution providing information on infrastructure projects in New India to all stakeholders. | |
| 2519. |
Who signs MoU with two Akola based Bullion Trade Association for Deepening Commodity Derivatives Market in India? |
| Answer» BSE, formerly known as Bombay Stock Exchange has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Akola Sarafa Association and Akola Sarafa Va Suvarnakar Yuva Sangh of Akola, Maharashtra based bullion trade and industry associations for deepening the commodity derivatives market in India and benefit the trading and hedging of all the market participants in Indian bullion derivatives market. | |
| 2520. |
Which group achieves 100 Billion Units (BU) power generation mark? |
| Answer» NTPC Limited (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)) has achieved 100 Billion Units (BU) of cumulative power generation in the ongoing fiscal year. Based on the PLF performance, NTPC Sipat in Chhattisgarh (2980 MW), NTPC Rihand (3000 MW) and NTPC Vindhyachal (4760 MW) in Uttar Pradesh, NTPC Talcher Kaniha (3000 MW) and NTPC Talcher Thermal (460 MW) in Odisha have been featured in the top ten performing power plants in the country. | |
| 2521. |
Which company Launched India's 1st Pocket Android POS Device? |
| Answer» Paytm has launched India's 1st Pocket Android POS(Point of Sale) Device, 'Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS' for contactless ordering and payments in India. It is an effort to digitise and empower a large number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It is integrated with the 'Paytm for Business' app to generate GST compliant bills and to manage all transactions & settlements. | |
| 2522. |
Who Launched DPSUs and OFB's Modernisation Projects During Atma Nirbhar Week (Aug7-14, 2020)? |
| Answer» On August 10, 2020, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Week celebration (Atmanirbharta Saptah) between August 7-14, 2020 of the Ministry of Defence and to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant India movement), the Union Defence Minister (Raksha Mantri) Rajnath Singh virtually launched the initiatives for modernisation and upgradation of facilities at defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB). | |
| 2523. |
Who Released Ebook, 'Connecting, Communicating, Changing' Chronicling the Vice President's 3rd year in office? |
| Answer» On August 11, 2020 Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting released an e-version of the book 'Connecting, Communicating, Changing', a chronicle of Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu's third year in office. In addition to this Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence also released the print coffee table version of the e-book. The event was organized at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in New Delhi. This is the 3rd edition of the book on his efforts and outcomes as the Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. | |
| 2524. |
Which company unveils 'Special Revival Campaign' to revive lapsed policies? |
| Answer» Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) has unveiled 'Special Revival Campaign' from August 10 to October 9, 2020 to provide an opportunity for its policyholders to revive lapsed policies. | |
| 2525. |
Who Released Report of the Committee on Business Responsibility Reporting (BRR)? |
| Answer» On August 11, 2020, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Rajesh Verma released the "Report of the Committee on Business Responsibility Reporting (BRR)" from New Delhi which has recommended a new reporting framework called as "Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)" as the demand for non-financial reporting is growing due to increase trends of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing. | |
| 2526. |
Atal Innovation Mission in association with Dell Technologies launched which Edition of Student Entrepreneurship Program ? |
| Answer» On 11th August, 2020 NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in collaboration with Dell Technologies has launched the 2nd edition of Student Entrepreneurship Program (SEP 2.0) for young innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs). | |
| 2527. |
DAC Approved Procurement of Approx Rs 8,722.38 cr for which Forces under Atmanirbhar Bharat? |
| Answer» On August 11, 2020, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the capital acquisitions of various platforms and equipment for an approximate cost of Rs 8,722.38 crore. This decision has been taken on the lines of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" under which equipment for armed forces will be developed indigenously. | |
| 2528. |
Who Launched Krishi Megh, KVC ALUNET & Online Accreditation System for Agricultural Institutions? |
| Answer» On August 11, 2020, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar virtually launched the Krishi Megh (National Agricultural Research & Education System -Cloud Infrastructure and Services) along with the KVC ALUNET (Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Chhatr Alumni Network) and Online Accreditation System for Higher Agricultural Educational Institutions (HEI) on the lines of the Digital India initiative. | |
| 2529. |
CCI Approved Proposed Combination Pertaining to JV Formation of Honda Motor with which company? |
| Answer» The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed combination filed jointly by Keihin Corporation(KC), Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd.(NKCL), Showa Corporation (SC) and Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.(HIAMS) to form a Joint Venture(JV) between Honda Motor Co. Limited(HAMCL) and Hitachi Limited(HL). | |
| 2530. |
Which Foundation partnered with USAID to Launch the W-GDP WomenConnect Challenge Across India? |
| Answer» Under the Women's Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, US Agency for International Development (USAID) and Reliance Foundation, arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, have partnered to bridge the gender digital divide in India. Through the partnership they will launch the W-GDP Women Connect Challenge(WCC) across India in 2020. | |
| 2531. |
Where did HALs Two Light Combat Helicopters Deployed for Operations? |
| Answer» On August 12, 2020, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) manufactured two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) have been deployed for operations at high altitude (Ladakh sector) to support Indian Air Force (IAF) missions amid prevailing situation on the India-China border. | |
| 2532. |
Who Launched the Swachh Bharat Mission Academy? |
| Answer» Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Jal Shakti launched the Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM) Academy, an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) based free mobile online training course with modules on the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus programme at an event in New Delhi. | |
| 2533. |
First-of-its-kind Katra-Delhi Express Road Corridor to be completed by which year? |
| Answer» First-of-its's-kind Katra (Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir)-Delhi Express Road corridor works have begun and it is expected to be completed by 2023. It was announced by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (M-DoNER), Dr. Jitendra Singh. The express Corridor is expected to reduce the travel time between Katra and Delhi to around six and half hours, the total outlay of the project is Rs. 35, 000 crores. | |
| 2534. |
Who launched "Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest" platform of IT department? |
| Answer» On August 13, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a platform for "Transparent Taxation - Honoring the Honest" via video conferencing that provides faceless assessment and appeal and taxpayers' charter, as a part of direct tax reforms. | |
| 2535. |
India aims to Achieve Zero Road Fatalities by which year? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari while addressing the Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Womennovator on Trade Investment and collaborations in Road infrastructure, has underlined India's initiatives to achieve Zero Road Fatalities by 2030. | |
| 2536. |
National Health Authority Approves to Integrate Health Schemes of Central Ministries with which scheme? |
| Answer» On 13th August 2020, The Governing board of National Health Authority(NHA) approved the proposal to integrate the existing health schemes of the central ministries with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for employees, during the governing board's review meeting on the implementation AB-PMJAY chaired by Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. | |
| 2537. |
Which IIT Found WHO listed Priority Pathogens in the Waters of River Yamuna? |
| Answer» The research team of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi(IIT-D) found the critical group and multi drug resistant bacteria of the World Health Organization's(WHO's) 2017 list of antibiotic resistant priority pathogens, in the waters of River Yamuna. | |
| 2538. |
Who Launched Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation Virtually? |
| Answer» On August 13, 2020 Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO) through an online webinar. NIIO establishes dedicated structures to enable end users to interact with academia and industry towards fostering innovation and indigenisation for self-reliance in defence in Accordance with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. | |
| 2539. |
Who Launched 15 Products Developed by Defence PSUs and OFB? |
| Answer» On August 13, 2020, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Week celebration (Atmanirbharta Saptah) between August 7-14, 2020 of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and to boost Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (self-reliant India movement), Union Defence Minister (Raksha Mantri) Rajnath Singh virtually launched 15 products of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) viz. four products each by OFB and BEML, two by BEL and one each by HAL, BDL, MDL, GRSE and GSL. | |
| 2540. |
Which IIT Developed "UVSAFE", UVGI Based Room Disinfection Device? |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar(IIT-R) in collaboration with Momentum India Private Limited developed "UVSAFE", a state of the art room disinfection device based on Singular Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation(UVGI). The efficiency of the device was tested by FICCI Research and Analysis Centre(FRAC)(NABL Accredited Laboratory, New Delhi). | |
| 2541. |
How many children across the world lacked basic hand-washing facilities in their schools? |
| Answer» As per the latest report, 'Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools Special focus on COVID-19' released by World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) through the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme(JMP), around 818 million children across the world lacked basic hand-washing facilities in their schools which makes them prone to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and other transmittable diseases. | |
| 2542. |
Which institute topped among institutes of national importance? |
| Answer» On August 18, 2020, Vice-President of India, Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu has e-released the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 from New Delhi. He was the chief of the virtual ceremony while Union Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and Minister of State (MoS) for Education Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre were the Guest of Honour. The ranking were announced in six categories. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras topped the category of Institute of National Importance while Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Khordha (Odisha) topped the category of Private or Self-Financed Universities. | |
| 2543. |
Who launches National Digital Health Mission, where all Indians will get Health IDs? |
| Answer» While addressing the nation on 15 August 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of a new campaign called National Digital Health Mission, under which all Indians will be given health IDs. This Health ID will work as each Indian's health account. Every test, disease and diagnosis, medicines prescribed by doctors and medical reports along with medicines will be stored in every citizen's health ID. The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), has been launched under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). It is expected to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of health services in the country. | |
| 2544. |
Who launched initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs to promote fitness among every citizen? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Youth and Sports Shri. Kiren Rijiju has launched a nation-wide initiative, the Fit India Youth Club. It is a part of the Fit India Movement and endeavours to harness the power of youth to create mass awareness about the importance of fitness, across the country. | |
| 2545. |
Who launched Project Lion, Project Dolphin during Independence Day celebrations? |
| Answer» On August 15, 2020, PM Modi launched Project Lion and Project Dolphin during his speech at the 74th Independence Day celebrations. Highlights Project Lion is to involve conservation of Asiatic Lions. It will focus on habitat development by engaging modern technologies. Also, the project is to address Human-Wildlife conflict. | |
| 2546. |
India Celebrates which Independence Day on 15 August 2020? |
| Answer» The Republic of India is celebrating its 74th Independence Day on 15 August 2020. It was on August 15, 1947 that India got freedom from the British empire, after nearly 200-year-long British rule. This year, due to coronavirus pandemic, the Independence Day celebrations is being held at small scale in New Delhi. The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi unfurled theNational Flag at Red Fort and addressed the nation. This was his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech as the Prime Minister of India, making him the longest serving non-Congress PM to achieve this feat. | |
| 2547. |
The Central Water Commission along with which company has launched flood forecasting initiative? |
| Answer» The Central Water Commission along with Google has launched flood forecasting initiative. Under the initiative, numerous alerts can be sent to the public regarding flood situation in the region. Also, people can learn about current water level in the flood affected regions in the country. | |
| 2548. |
Who launched Optic Fibre Link connecting Lakshadweep Islands with the mainland? |
| Answer» On August 15, 2020, PM Modi announced the Optic Fibre Linking of Lakshadweep Islands with the mainland during his address at the 74th celebrations of Independence Day. Highlights The undersea Optical Fibre Cable link to be established between Lakshadweep and the mainland is second in the country. | |
| 2549. |
Who gives nod for Renaming of HRD Ministry to Ministry of Education? |
| Answer» In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution, President Ram Nath Kovind amended the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961 by Government of India (Allocation of Business) Three Hundred and Fifty Sixth Amendment Rules, 2020, thereby, changing the name of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) as Ministry of Education. | |
| 2550. |
Which Ministry launched campaign "Ayush for Immunity"? |
| Answer» To enhance immunity and prevent any disease, The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) has launched a three-month campaign on "Ayush for Immunity" through webinar on Ayush Virtual Convention Centre (AVCC),which aims to increase awareness about affordable and easy practices to boost immunity. | |