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| 2651. |
Who launched mobile App, 'DGNCC' for NCC Training? |
| Answer» On 27th August, 2020 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Directorate General National Cadet Corps (DGNCC), a mobile training app which will help in conducting a countrywide online training for the National Cadet Corps (NCC). | |
| 2652. |
Who launched National GIS-enabled land bank system? |
| Answer» On 27th August, 2020 Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal e-launched the National GIS(Geographic Information System)-enabled Land Bank system (https://iis.ncog.gov.in/parks) for six states. The platform will provide a database of industrial areas/clusters across the country and will serve as a one-stop solution to the free and easy accessibility of all industrial information. | |
| 2653. |
Which company launched 1st of its Kind 'Smart Assist', a Real-time Assistance Service? |
| Answer» Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited has launched 'Smart Assist', a 1st of its kind technology service in the insurance industry. Through a secure screen sharing feature, the service allows the customers to connect with the company to avail real-time assistance on completing the purchase anywhere. It helps the customers to know about product details while enjoying virtual assistance and maintaining social distance protocol. | |
| 2654. |
Centre Sets up Panel to Modify the Charter of DRDO llabs.In how many days this panel will submit its report? |
| Answer» On August 24, 2020, G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), and Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has constituted the five-member committee under the chairmanship of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi director Valipe Ramagopal Rao to review charter of duties of 57 DRDO labs on the basis of current and futuristic defence and battlefield needs. The panel also work towards the minimising the overlap of technologies they are working on at a time. The panel will submit its report within 45 days. | |
| 2655. |
Who addressed ASEAN-India business council meet? |
| Answer» On 28th August, 2020 Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal addressed the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Business Council Virtual Meet. He extended India's friendship and partnership to ASEAN countries and expected to achieve a target of 300-billion-dollar trade through Business with them. | |
| 2656. |
Indian Railways set to meet all its energy need of over 33 Billion units by which year? |
| Answer» On 27th August 2020, Indian Railways organised a discussion over a wide range of topics with the stakeholders, chaired by Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, Union Minister of Railways, to become 100% self-sustainable for all its energy needs and to contribute to the National Solar Mission of India. With the ambitious plan of achieving 100% electrification for Railways by the year 2023, Indian Railways energy consumption is set to become more than 33 billion units by 2030 from its current annual requirement of about 21 billion units. | |
| 2657. |
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) completed how many years of successful implementation? |
| Answer» On August 28, 2020, the 6th anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) was observed which was launched on August 28, 2014. On this occasion, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the importance of this biggest financial inclusion initiative in the world. | |
| 2658. |
Who launched integration of "ICAR-IIHR Seed Portal with SBI's YONO Krishi web application? |
| Answer» Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare virtually launched the integration of State Bank of India's (SBI) YONO (You Only Need One) Krishi platform with government's online seed portal Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) to help the farmers in increasing the crop production along with the crop quality and income generation. | |
| 2659. |
Who launched NDC-Transport initiative for Asia(TIA) India component? |
| Answer» On 27th August, 2020 NITI Aayog launched the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)-Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA). The NDC-TIA India team will focus on establishing a multi-stakeholder dialogue for decarbonizing transport and providing technical support on Green House Gas emission reduction measures in India. India's Think-Tank NITI Aayog will be the implementing agency in India. | |
| 2660. |
Who launched 'Vriksharopan Abhiyan' the tree plantation campaign of the Coal Ministry? |
| Answer» The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah launched 'Vriksharopan Abhiyan' the tree plantation campaign of the Coal Ministry in the presence of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs. | |
| 2661. |
Who chaired 41st GST Council Meeting to discuss compensation for loss of revenue to states? |
| Answer» On August 27, 2020, the 41st meeting of goods and services tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was held via video conferencing to discuss the issue of compensating states on account of revenue loss due to implementation of GST, and deficit in the compensation cess fund due to the fall in tax collections. | |
| 2662. |
Who addressed the Association of South East Asian Nation-India Business Council meet? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal addressed the Association of South East Asian Nation-India Business Council meet. Highlights During the meet, minister emphasized on 3Cs namely Cooperation, Collaboration and Commitment. He also highlighted to use full trade potential addressing concerns of members and businesses. It also agreed to review ASEAN-Trade in Goods. | |
| 2663. |
Which organisation announced that it will reduce the peace keeping forces in Lebanon for another year? |
| Answer» On August 28, 2020, the United Nations announced that it will reduce the peace keeping forces in Lebanon for another year. Also, it will reduce the number of troops Highlights The UN Interim Force in Lebanon was established in 1978. It patrols the southern border of Lebanon known as Blue Line. | |
| 2664. |
Who launched "Chunauti", the next generation startup challenge contest? |
| Answer» "Chunauti", a Next Generation Startup Challenge Contest has been launched by the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad. Around 300 start ups working in select areas are to be identified and provided with seed fund up to Rs 25 lakhs. Highlights The challenge is launched with a special focus on Tier-II towns. Chunauti is Challenge Hunt. | |
| 2665. |
Which Railway station is to be redeveloped by the Rail Land Development Authority at Rs 6,500 crores? |
| Answer» The New Delhi Railway Station is the second busiest and the largest in India. It handles more than 4.5 lakh passengers per day. The station is to be redeveloped by the Rail Land Development Authority at Rs 6,500 crores. Highlights The Railway station is to be developed by taking bids from the private players. | |
| 2666. |
Kevin Mayer stepped down as CEO of which company on August 26, 2020? |
| Answer» TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer has announced his resignation from the post, less than three months after his appointment. In an email to his employees, Mayer said that "It is with a heavy heart that I wanted to let you all know that I have decided to leave the company." | |
| 2667. |
Which court has issued notice to GoI on PIL to identify minorities at State Level? |
| Answer» On August 28, 2020, the Union Government sought a response from the Central Government on Public Interest Litigation seeking directions to frame guidelines in identifying minorities at state level. What does the PIL say? The National Commission for Minority Education Institution Act, 2004 does not identify minorities at state level. It identifies the minorities only. | |
| 2668. |
Who addressed inaugural session of World Urdu Session? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Education (formerly known as Human Resource Development, HRD Ministry), Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' addressed the inaugural session of the two-days World Urdu Conference organised by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) from August 27-28, 2020. | |
| 2669. |
Which force launched 'Pensioners Corner' Mobile App for its pensioners? |
| Answer» The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has created & launched an in-house mobile Application(app), 'Pensioners Corner' to get in touch with the pensioners and to bring them to the digital platform as a one stop solution. | |
| 2670. |
Who attended sports ministers meeting of BRICS nations? |
| Answer» Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju attended the meeting between the Sports Ministers of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) nations. | |
| 2671. |
The Indian Railways has solarised how many railway stations? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways has solarised more than 960 railway stations. This is being done to achieve the objective of becoming 100% self sustainable for all its power needs. Highlights Currently, the Indian Railways have orders to place 198 MW of solar roof top in 550 stations. | |
| 2672. |
Which ministry signed Rs 2,580 crores of contracts to boost Make in India? |
| Answer» On August 31, 2020, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth Rs 2,580 crores to boost Make in India. The contracts were signed for supply of six Pinaka Regiments to the Indian Army. Highlights The contracts were signed with Tata Power Company, Bharat Earth Movers Limited and Larsen and Toubro. | |
| 2673. |
India sets target of achieving 100 MT coal gasification by which year? |
| Answer» On August 31, 2020, the Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri Prahlad Joshi announced at a webinar that India aims for 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030. This is to be achieved through investments worth Rs 4 lakh crores. Highlights The Government of India has provided concession of 20% on revenue share | |
| 2674. |
Which Industry acquired Future Group for Rs.24,713 crore? |
| Answer» On 30th August 2020, The Reliance Retail Ventures Limited(RRVL), subsidiary of the Reliance Industries Limited(RIL) acquired the retail and wholesale, logistics and warehousing business of the Future Group Business as going concerns on a slump sale basis for lump sum aggregate consideration of Rs 24,713 crore | |
| 2675. |
Who laid foundation stone for road projects worth Rs. 777 crores? |
| Answer» On 30th August, 2020 Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari laid the foundation stone for three important bridges, two road improvement projects and four other major bridge projects across the rivers Wainganga, Bandiya, Perikota and Perimili in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra with an outlay of Rs. 777 Crores. | |
| 2676. |
Who won CII-GBC 'National Energy Leader' award? |
| Answer» The GMR led Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad International Airport) won the 'National Energy Leader' and 'Excellent Energy Efficient Unit' awards at the 21st National Awards for 'Excellence in Energy Management'. It was organized by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Godrej Green Business Centre (GBC).The award was given to RINL also during the 19th edition of 'Energy Efficiency Summit', | |
| 2677. |
Who approved MoU for cooperation in the field of Physical culture and sport? |
| Answer» In the First Meeting of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa) Sports Ministers under the Russian BRICS Chairmanship took place through video conference. The BRICS Sports Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and develop the cooperation in the field of physical culture and sport within the BRICS members. | |
| 2678. |
DoT & SEBI approved Brookfield Infrastructure Partners proposal to which company? |
| Answer» The Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) and The Securities and Exchange Board of India-SEBI(with certain clauses) has given approval to Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJio), to sell units worth Rs 25,215 crore in Tower Infrastructure Trust to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. It also approved a downstream foreign investment of Rs 105.35 crore to acquire remaining 49% paid up equity share capital in Reliance Jio Infratel Pvt Ltd (RJIPL) and increase the foreign capital in the firm to 100% | |
| 2679. |
Who inaugurates college, administration buildings of RLB central agricultural university in Jhansi? |
| Answer» On 29th August, 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the College, Administration Buildings of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh through video conference. The Central Agricultural University is expected to improve the education infrastructure and contribute to cutting edge research in agriculture and further farmer welfare. | |
| 2680. |
Who launched Life Insurance Scheme for more than 10000 cantonment employees? |
| Answer» On 1st September 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched "Chhavni COVID: Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana" a group life insurance scheme through the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), for more than 10000 employees working in the 62 military cantonment areas across India. | |
| 2681. |
Which insurance company launched AI-Powered Voice Chatbot, 'LiGo' on Google Assistant? |
| Answer» ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited (ICICI Prudential Life) has introduced an Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice chatbot, 'LiGo', on Google Assistant. LiGo is ICICI Prudential Life's customer service chatbot. This will enable the company's policyholders to address their queries by simple voice commands. It provides an easy to use and convenient service touch-point for customers. | |
| 2682. |
Which ministry organised webinar on coal gasification and liquefaction? |
| Answer» Webinar on Coal Gasification and Liquefaction was organized by Ministry of Coal and Mines which was addressed by Union Minister of Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi along with Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, Coal and Dr Vijay Kumar (VK) Saraswat, Member NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog. | |
| 2683. |
Where did CSIR-CMERI developed & installed the world's largest solar tree? |
| Answer» Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR - CMERI) developed the world largest Solar Tree with customisable features for application in different locations and installed it in the residential colony of CMERI at Durgapur, West Bengal. | |
| 2684. |
Who developed 'MEDBOT' to deliver food, medicines to COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» Indian Railways has developed a remote-controlled medical trolley named 'MEDBOT' to deliver food, medicine to COVID-19 patients. | |
| 2685. |
Pramod Chandra Mody got extension of how many months as Chairman of CBDT? |
| Answer» The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), Government of India (GoI), has approved the extension of the re-appointment of Pramod Chandra Mody as Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) for 6 months with effect from September 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. His term was to end on August 31, 2020. | |
| 2686. |
Which institution is to come out with forensic accounting, investigation standards? |
| Answer» The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) plans to come out with a detailed set of Forensic Accounting and Investigation standards by the end of December 2020. The move will make India the first country in the world to release a set of standards for Forensic accounting and Investigation. | |
| 2687. |
Which city recorded highest number of road accidents deaths among cities? |
| Answer» On 1st September 2020, The National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB), Ministry of Home Affairs released an annual report titled "Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India(ADSI) 2019". This is NCRB's 53rd edition of the series which was started in 1967. | |
| 2688. |
Who became the first woman DG of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security? |
| Answer» Usha Padhee, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of 1996 batch from Odisha Cadre became the first Women and the third IAS officer to be appointed as the Director General(DG) of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security(BCAS), a security regulator of civil aviation industry in India under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. She succeeds Rakesh Asthana(IPS) who was appointed as the Director General of Border Security Force(BSF) on 17th August 2020. | |
| 2689. |
Who authored New book 'The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the most subtle and sophisticated game known to humankind'? |
| Answer» Indian writer Ramachandra Guha has authored a new book, 'The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind'. The book portrays the entire arc of the game(cricket) in India, across all levels at which it is played and gives a glimpse of local heroes, provincial emblems and international stars. | |
| 2690. |
CFI is set to host the first ever cycling summit in which year? |
| Answer» Cycling Federation of India(CFI) is set to host the first ever Cycling Summit in 2021 in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.The one-day summit is designed with an aim to promote the culture of cycling and sharing of knowledge between beginner and professional cyclists. | |
| 2691. |
Which IIT collaborates with University of Pardubice, Czech Republic for data protection project? |
| Answer» A Team of Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati have collaborated with University of Pardubice, Czech Republic to work towards developing indigenous algorithms to protect the Country's digital data from cyber-attacks by advanced computers. | |
| 2692. |
Who approved Hindi, Dogri and Kashmiri to become official languages of Jammu and Kashmir? |
| Answer» On September 2, 2020, the Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi approved the Jammu and Kashmir Language Bill, 2020 to make five languages namely Urudu, Hindi, Dogri, English and Kashmiri as the official language of the Union Territory. Highlights Earlier, that is, before the abrogation of Article 370, Urudu and English were the official language. | |
| 2693. |
Olympic & Giant Slalom ski champion Viktoria Rebensburg retired at What age? |
| Answer» On September 1, 2020, Germany's Olympic Ski Champion Viktoria Rebensburg announced her retirement from Alpine Skiing at the age of 30. Rebensburg was a German World Cup-winning Alpine Ski Racer. | |
| 2694. |
Which department observed Swachhta Pakhwada from 1-15 September? |
| Answer» Dept. of Fertilizers observes Swachhta Pakhwada from 1-15 September 2020. Union Department of Fertilizers is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from 1st to 15th September 2020. All Public Sector Units as well as other Organizations under the Department are also participating in the Swachhta Abhiyan. | |
| 2695. |
Union Cabinet has approved the launch of which mission to enable government officers and employees get the opportunity to improve their performances? |
| Answer» The Centre announced Mission Karmayogi, a scheme for bringing post-recruitment reforms in civil services. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launching of Mission Karmayogi, which is officially called as National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB). | |
| 2696. |
Which nation will be hosting Quad meet? |
| Answer» India will soon be hosting the Quad meet involving Australia, Japan and the United States and the 2+2 dialogue with the United States. The details are being worked out for the same. | |
| 2697. |
How many chinese mobile apps banned by Ministry of Information and Technology? |
| Answer» The 118 Chinese apps have been banned for allegedly engaging in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order. | |
| 2698. |
Adani Group to acquire what percent of stake in Mumbai International Airport Limited? |
| Answer» A controlling 74% stake in Mumbai International Airport, together with the six non-metro airports it bagged in a government tender, will make Adani Group the largest private operator of airports in India | |
| 2699. |
Which institute topped among 63 Indian institutes in the world university ranking 2021? |
| Answer» Times Higher Education, based in the United Kingdom released the World University Ranking 2021. Placed under the group of 301-350 rankings, Indian Institute of Science(IISc) Bengaluru tops among the 63 institutions that qualified for the rankings. | |
| 2700. |
Who attended BRICS Culture Ministers meet? |
| Answer» The 5th BRICS Culture Ministers? Meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Russian Federation. India was represented by Union Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in the 5th BRICS Culture Ministers Meet. The participants of the meeting deliberated on the impact of the epidemiological situation on the cultural sphere in the BRICS countries. It also reviewed the possible implementation of joint cultural online-projects within BRICS. | |