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| 2601. |
Which ministry has signed MoU with Ministry of shipping for development in port and maritime sector? |
| Answer» On 20th August, 2020, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Shipping (MoS) and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) for skilling, re-skilling and upskilling of manpower in Port, Maritime sectors. | |
| 2602. |
Who announced that the centre is working for rejuvenation of 13 rivers? |
| Answer» The Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced that the centre is working rejuvenation of 13 rivers. The minister announced this on the occasion of celebration of ?Cauvery Calling? movement. Highlights The 13 rivers that are under rejuvenation are Beas, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Yamuna, Luni, Narmada, Godavari, Cauvery, Krishna, Mahanadi, and Brahmaputra. | |
| 2603. |
Who met his Chinese counter part in Moscow? |
| Answer» On September 4, 2020, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counter part in Moscow. The Defence Minister is on a three day visit to Russia to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He had earlier met the Russian Defence Minster and signed a deal to acquire AK-203 rifles. | |
| 2604. |
EESL to procure how many electric vehicles from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor? |
| Answer» The energy Efficiency Services Limited announced that it will procure 250 electric Vehicles from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India. Highlights The Tata Motors is to supply 150 Nexon electric compact SUVs and the Hyundai Motor India Limited will supply 100 Kona Electric SUVs for government use. | |
| 2605. |
Which Mekong Ganga Cooperation senior officials' meeting held virtually? |
| Answer» The 12th Mekong Ganga Cooperation Senior Officials' Meeting (12th MGC SOM) was held via Video Conference on 3 September 2020. The meeting, which was attended by Senior Officials from all 6 MGC Member States, was co-chaired by H.E. Smt. Vijay Thakur Singh, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs and H.E. Mr. Sok Soken, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Cambodia. | |
| 2606. |
Who has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner of India by the Government of India? |
| Answer» Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar, who retired earlier this year, was appointed election commissioner on Friday. Kumar will be the chief election commissioner (CEC) in the next general election in 2024, going by the seniority convention. | |
| 2607. |
Which ministry announced that the Generating Companies and the Transmission Companies have been advised to charge Late Payment Surcharge at a rate not exceeding 12% per annum? |
| Answer» On August 22, 2020, the Power Ministry announced that the Generating Companies and the Transmission Companies have been advised to charge Late Payment Surcharge at a rate not exceeding 12% per annum. With this, the financial burden on Discoms is to ease out. | |
| 2608. |
How many infrastructure projects each of worth Rs 150 crores have been hit with cost over run of Rs 4.11 lakh crores? |
| Answer» On August 23, 2020, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation announced that around 412 infrastructure projects each of worth Rs 150 crores have been hit with cost over run of Rs 4.11 lakh crores. Highlights The original cost of implementation of these projects were Rs 20,65,336. Their completion cost is anticipated as Rs 24,77,167. | |
| 2609. |
Who has prepared a draft standard for the supply of piped drinking water? |
| Answer» The Bureau of Indian Standards has prepared a draft standard for the supply of piped drinking water. It has been named "Drinking Water Supply Quality Management System-requirements for piped drinking water supply service". | |
| 2610. |
Which company has received the approval of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)? |
| Answer» The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved proposed acquisition of C&S Electric Ltd by Siemens Ltd. The proposed combination envisages acquisition of 100 per cent of the share capital of C&S Electric Ltd (C&S) by Siemens Ltd (Siemens India). | |
| 2611. |
Who proposed stricter norms for construction machinery? |
| Answer» The Government of India has proposed stricter norms to ensure greater safety on highways. It includes features such as machine mounted audible travel alarms, requirements for operator station, non-metallic fuel tank, operator visibility for construction equipment machinery. Highlights There are safety requirements for Construction Equipment Vehicles in Central Motors Vehicles rules, 1989 | |
| 2612. |
Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank Signed MoU to Sell General Insurance Products with which insurance company? |
| Answer» Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank (KVGB) and SBI General Insurance Co Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) in Dharwad, Karnataka to sell general insurance products through the branches of KVGB. | |
| 2613. |
Which ministry inked MoU with TAAI & FICCI ladies organisation for Women's economic empowerment through tourism? |
| Answer» On August 21, 2020, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Ladies Organisation (FLO) inked a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Tourism for women empowerment through video conference. The MoU was inked in the presence of Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism (Independent Charge-IC), Prahlad Singh Patel. | |
| 2614. |
Who launched Online Registration and Renewal of Gold Hallmarking centres? |
| Answer» On 21st August, 2020 Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan virtually launched an online system for registration and renewal of licence of gold assaying and hallmarking (A&H) centres. The online system can be accessed through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) web portal - www.manakonline.in. | |
| 2615. |
What is the new name of Religare Health Insurance? |
| Answer» Religare Health Insurance Company, subsidiary health insurance of Religare Enterprises, has changed its name to 'Care Health Insurance' and became effective from August 19, 2020. | |
| 2616. |
Which Round Table of ASEAN-India network of think tanks (AINTT) held? |
| Answer» On August 20-21, 2020, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand organized the two-day long 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) through video conference on the theme "ASEAN-India: Strengthening Partnership in the Post COVID Era". ASEAN is an acronym for Association of Southeast Asian Nations. | |
| 2617. |
Who launched 'Harit Path', Mobile App developed by NHAI to monitor highway plantation? |
| Answer» On 21st August 2020, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways launched the mobile app, "Harit Path" for monitoring plantations and transplantation of trees along the highway, during the meeting to review the New Green Highway Policy (Plantation). | |
| 2618. |
Who recommended use of Steroids in critical COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» The World Health Organization recently recommended the use of steroid drugs to treat COVID-19. The WHO trials say that the Corticosteroid drugs reduce the risk of death in critical COVID-19 patients by 20%. Highlights An analysis of seven international trials found that the Corticosteroid drugs reduced the risk of death in critical COVID-19 patients. | |
| 2619. |
Who launched Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM)? |
| Answer» On September 1, 2020, Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy Raj Kumar Singh launched the Pan-India Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) in New Delhi virtually, for electricity. GTAM is the World's First Exclusive Product Market for the renewable energy sector. | |
| 2620. |
IRDAI set up 6 member working group headed by Dinesh Pant to study Index Linked products for which type of companies? |
| Answer» On 1st September 2020, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) formed a 6-member working group headed by Dinesh Pant to scrutinize various aspects for allowing the life insurance companies to offer index linked products. | |
| 2621. |
Centre Formulated India's First National Council for Transgender Persons of how many members? |
| Answer» On August 21, 2020, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 16 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 (40 of 2019) the Central Government constituted the India's first 30-member National Council for Transgender Persons to advice, monitor and evaluate measures for the protection of the rights of Transgender community . | |
| 2622. |
DRDO identifies how many systems and subsystems to design, develop and manufacture? |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organization has taken several initiatives to strengthen indigenous defence production under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Recently, DRDO has included 108 systems and subsystems to achieve Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Highlights Under the new initiative, DRDO will provide support to design, develop and test the identified 108 systems. | |
| 2623. |
Which company won 2020 Global Water Award for Koyambedu TTRO Plant in Chennai? |
| Answer» On August 22, 2020 Water technology major Va Tech Wabag bagged the 2020 Global Water Award for its 45 million litres a day Tertiary Treatment Reverse Osmosis (TTRO) plant at Koyambedu in Chennai. The plant bagged the distinction award under the 'Wastewater project of the year' category. | |
| 2624. |
Which company launched 'The Anywhere School' online learning? |
| Answer» On August 12, 2020 Google launched 'The Anywhere School' initiative in more than 250 countries around the world. The initiative is expected to benefit millions of students who have switched to learning from home, due to the pandemic. | |
| 2625. |
Which feature introduced by Government in Aarogya Setu to Help People, Businesses & Economy to return to normalcy? |
| Answer» The Government of India has introduced a new feature, 'Open API(Application Programming Interface) Service' of Aarogya Setu, which will address the risk of COVID-19 infections and help the people, businesses and the economy to return to normalcy. It enables the organizations to check the status of Aarogya Setu and integrate it into its various Work from Home features. It was developed by Aarogya Setu team. | |
| 2626. |
Who addressed the opening session of The Naval conference 2020? |
| Answer» The Naval Commanders' Conference 2020, a biennial conference was held in New Delhi, India from August 19 to 21, 2020. Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister addressed the opening session of the conference. This is the 1st Naval Commanders' Conference since the institution of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). | |
| 2627. |
Who Released 2 Research Reports of IAPPD- 'Status of Sex Ratio at Birth in India' and 'Elderly Population in India? |
| Answer» On August 20, 2020 In New Delhi, India, M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice president of India released 2 research reports of the Indian Association of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (IAPPD) namely, 'Status of Sex Ratio at Birth in India', that describes about the imbalance in the number of females and males in the population and 'Elderly Population in India: Status and Support Systems', which highlights the issues of the elderly population in the country and states some useful recommendations to improve their plight. | |
| 2628. |
Which association partnered with UNDP to set up help desk for MSME amid COVID-19? |
| Answer» The Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) has joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to set up a help desk for MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) for providing information on various government safety guidelines, regulatory norms, schemes and support measures during the Covid-19 related business challenges pandemic by hosting regular webinars, consultation and interactive sessions for MSMEs. | |
| 2629. |
Which ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations held recently? |
| Answer» The 17th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultations was held virtually. India was represented by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal. Highlights The meting was attended by the commerce ministers of the 10 ASEAN countries. This included Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia and Philippines. | |
| 2630. |
With which company NITI Aayog's WEP partnered to support Women Entrepreneurs in India? |
| Answer» On August 24, 2020, IT (Information Technology) services major Tech Mahindra has joined hands with NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) to support Indian women entrepreneurs. | |
| 2631. |
Which company launched India's 1st tradable Real-Time Bullion Index, 'MCX iCOMDEX Bullion'? |
| Answer» On August 24, 2020 Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX), India's first listed, national-level, electronic exchange, launched futures trading on the country's first tradeable real-time bullion index, MCX iCOMDEX Bullion , or Bulldex. The index will track the real-time performance of the gold (1kg) and silver (30kg) futures contracts, the flagship future products on the Exchange. | |
| 2632. |
Who introduced a Debt and Credit Guarantee Product, 'Structured Finance and Partial Guarantee Programme to NBFC-MFIs'? |
| Answer» The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has introduced, 'Structured Finance and Partial Guarantee Program for Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC)-Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs)', a dedicated debt and credit guarantee product. | |
| 2633. |
Who inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 45 highway projects in Madhya Pradesh? |
| Answer» On 25th August 2020, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 45 highway projects in Madhya Pradesh (MP) during a virtual event. He also announced that Rs.700 crore from the Central Road Fund (CRF) will be utilised for the road sector of Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 2634. |
Which railway division introduced Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping Machine? |
| Answer» On 25th August, 2020 Ahmedabad Railway Division launched the Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping Machine at the Ahmedabad Railway station to ensure safe travel for the passengers during the Pandemic. The Ahmedabad Railway Division has introduced the machine after considering the increase in transport and travel services after Unlock-1 Phase. | |
| 2635. |
Under which ministry APEDA Signed MoUs with AFC India Ltd and NCUI for Cooperation in Interest of Agriculture & Allied Sectors? |
| Answer» On August 25, 2020, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has signed two MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) one each with AFC ((formerly Agricultural Finance Corporation Ltd) India Limited, and National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI), Delhi for working together in the interest of agriculture and allied sectors. | |
| 2636. |
Which organisation inked $500 Mn loan agreement to improve quality & safety of Mumbai's Suburban Railway System with AIIB? |
| Answer» On August 24, 2020, a quartet loan agreement was inked between Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for Mumbai Urban Transport Project-III. The agreement aims to improve the network capacity, reduction in journey time and fatal accidents of commuters, service quality and safety of the suburban railway system in Mumbai, Maharashtra. | |
| 2637. |
Which organisation launched a mobile application to Provide Career Related Information? |
| Answer» On 24th August 2020, Indian Air Force(IAF) Chief of the Air Staff(CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM)Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, launched the mobile application "My IAF", to provide career related information and details in IAF to the aspirants. The application was launched as a part of the 'Digital India Initiative'. It was developed in association with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). | |
| 2638. |
Which insurance company launched a 1st of its Kind offering, 'Shagun - Gift an Insurance' Policy for personal accident? |
| Answer» SBI General Insurance Co Ltd launched a 1st of its kind offering, 'Shagun - Gift an Insurance', a unique gift of Personal Accident policy which provides complete financial protection to the insured person against uncertainties such as accidental death and partial or total disabilities, and permanent & temporary disabilities resulting from an accident. | |
| 2639. |
Which organisation recommended linking of sugarcane prices to Sugar Rate? |
| Answer» The final report of the NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog Task Force headed by Ramesh Chand, Niti Aayog Member(Agriculture), "Sugarcane and Sugar Industry" recommended linking of Sugarcane prices to sugar rate to maintain the financial state and stability of the industry and to clear the arrears of the sugarcane farmers. | |
| 2640. |
In partnership with which department UNDP launched sustainable finance collaborative to promote sustainable finance in India? |
| Answer» The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India launched the Sustainable Finance Collaborative (SFC). In this regard, a three days consultation centred on the broad scope of Sustainable Finance architecture in India was held to accelerate green finance by bringing together leading experts and organizations. | |
| 2641. |
Which company signed MoU with Israeli firm - REE automotive to develop electric commercial vehicles? |
| Answer» On 26th August 2020, Mahindra & Mahindra(M&M), a Mumbai based company (a part of Mahindra Group) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with REE Automotive, a Tel-Aviv, Israel based startup firm to explore development and manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles for the global market. | |
| 2642. |
With whom CSC E-Governance Services India Ltd Inked MoU to Facilitate UMANG app services at CSCs? |
| Answer» On August 26, 2020, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CSC (Common Service Center) e Governance Services India Limited to facilitate delivery of UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance) app services to citizens through the network of 3.75 lakh CSCs. | |
| 2643. |
Who represented India in 5th BRICS Industry Ministers Meeting held through VC? |
| Answer» Som Prakash, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry represented India and addressed the 5th BRICS ( Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Industry Ministers Meeting held through Virtual Conference. | |
| 2644. |
Which organisation launched Omni Collect, a One Stop Solution to businesses? |
| Answer» HSBC India has launched Omni Collect, a one-stop solution in India. It supports businesses to offer multiple payment options on a single platform. It is designed for businesses to easily collect payments through various digital methods, thereby allowing them to easily adapt to the changes in consumer spending. | |
| 2645. |
Which Authority has Developed 'Vendor Performance Evaluation System' to establish a transparent and comprehensive performance rating system? |
| Answer» The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed the 'Vendor Performance Evaluation System' to establish a transparent and comprehensive performance rating system for its consultants, contractors and concessionaires. | |
| 2646. |
Which organisation signed MoU with VSSUT to Set up first of its kind innovation cum incubation centre to promote space research? |
| Answer» On 25th August 2020, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, a technical institute, to set up the first of its kind innovation cum incubation centre, VSSUT Space Innovation Centre(VSSSIC) in India to promote space research. | |
| 2647. |
UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Ltd signed MoU with whom to provide print services of E-Cards for AB-PMJAY beneficiaries? |
| Answer» UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIITSL) has signed Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) to provide printing services(through its branches and PSAs), support the beneficiary identification(i.e., fill up online validation process) and verification process in issuing e-cards to beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). | |
| 2648. |
Which meeting of India-Vietnam Joint Commission held via Video Conference? |
| Answer» On August 25, 2020, the 17th meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation was held virtually which was co-chaired by India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh. | |
| 2649. |
Innoviti partnered with whom to develop instalments platform for face-to-face transactions? |
| Answer» Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt. Ltd.(Innoviti) and Visa have partnered to develop an installment platform, which will enable the issuers to extend credit to their cardholders at face-to-face Point of Sale(PoS) in India. | |
| 2650. |
AIFC signed MoU with FCA for the development of Football in India? |
| Answer» On 27th August 2020, the Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) and Football Coaches Australia(FCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to support the development of football in both India and Australia. | |