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| 3601. |
Who has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development? |
| Answer» Ajay Tirkey has been appointed as Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development. | |
| 3602. |
Who has been appointed as Secretary in the Economic Affairs Department? |
| Answer» Tarun Bajaj has been appointed as Secretary in the Economic Affairs Department. | |
| 3603. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting on the reforms in the agriculture sector and increase farmers income in India. Who is current Union Minister of Agriculture? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a key meeting on the reforms in the agriculture sector and increase farmers income in India. The importance of the use of technology in the agriculture sector was emphasized in the meeting. | |
| 3604. |
The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. Who is current Home Secretary to Ministry of Home Affairs? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified rules regarding opening of shops/services during lockdown Barber shops and salons located in green and orange zones will be allowed to open. These are not allowed to open in red zones.Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the current Home Secretary of India, assumed the office on 22 August 2019, succeeding Rajiv Gauba. | |
| 3605. |
Indian Railways has taken several measures to ensure that the interest of the passengers and all commercial clients are taken care of and national supply chains keep running. Who is current Railway Minister? |
| Answer» Indian Railways has taken several measures to ensure that the interest of the passengers and all commercial clients are taken care of and national supply chains keep running. Indian Railways stopped passenger train operations during Lockdowns 1 & 2, to arrest the spread of COVID-19. Indian Railway has set up Railway Emergency Cell for COVID. Railway Emergency Cell for COVID is a nationwide Unit comprising of about 400 Officers and staff from Railway Board to Divisions. | |
| 3606. |
Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj issued guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme, a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Who is current Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj? |
| Answer» Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Narendra Singh Tomar issued guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme, a new initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The scheme aims to help in streamlining planning and revenue collection in rural areas and ensuring clarity on property rights. It will help in resolving property related disputes. | |
| 3607. |
President of the United States Donald Trump nominated which diplomat as America's next envoy to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)? |
| Answer» President of the United States Donald Trump nominated senior Indian-American diplomat Manisha Singh as America's next envoy to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). | |
| 3608. |
Who has been appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on 29 April? |
| Answer» Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar was appointed as the chairperson of the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) on 29 April. The appointment of Rajiv Kumar is approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will serve as the PESB chairperson for a period of three years. | |
| 3609. |
Who took oath as Vigilance Commissioner on 19 April? |
| Answer» Suresh N. Patel took oath as Vigilance Commissioner on 19 April. He was administered the oath of office by Sanjay Kothari, Central Vigilance Commissioner on the video link, due to the social distancing norms. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Shri Sharad Kumar, Vigilance Commissioner, Secretary, and other senior officers of the Commission. | |
| 3610. |
Who has been sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Bombay HC on 28 April? |
| Answer» A senior judge of the Calcutta High Court (HC) Justice Dipankar Datta was sworn-in as the new Chief Justice of Bombay HC on 28 April. The oath of office was administered by Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan. Justice Dipankar Datta will replace Justice Bhushan Pradyumna Dharmadhikari whose term as Chief Justice ended on 27 April 2020. | |
| 3611. |
Who has been appointed as India's next Permanent Representative to the UN? |
| Answer» IFS Officer T. S. Tirumurti appointed as India's next Permanent Representative to the UN. | |
| 3612. |
Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) brought under Jal Shakti Ministry. Who is current Jal Shakti Minister? |
| Answer» Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) brought under Jal Shakti Ministry. CWMA was set up in 2018 by the Centre to address the dispute over sharing of river water among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry. | |
| 3613. |
Maharashtra's Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has recently launched a dashboard about the COVID-19 situation in the KDMC area. Who is the current Governor of Maharashtra? |
| Answer» Maharashtra's Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has recently launched a dashboard about the COVID-19 situation in the KDMC area. It is now available in the public domain. The page has been linked with the website of the municipal corporation, and other social media handles of city government including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and is open for viewing by the public. Bhagat Singh Koshyari is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party from Uttarakhand serving as the Governor of Maharashtra. | |
| 3614. |
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is helping people to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) amid nationwide lockdown. Who is current Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers? |
| Answer» Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said that Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is helping people to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) amid nationwide lockdown. Over 3,25,000 people are using Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App to avail of the host of benefits provided by it. The app also provides information for the availability of affordable generic medicine with its price. | |
| 3615. |
Who assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in New Delhi on 1 May 2020? |
| Answer» Shri Ajay Tirkey assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) in New Delhi on 1 May 2020. He succeeded Shri Rabindra Panwar who retired on superannuation on 30 April 2020. | |
| 3616. |
Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) for the facilitation of early operationalization of coal mines allocated by the Central Government. Who is current coal minister? |
| Answer» Ministry of Coal (MoC) launched a Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) for the facilitation of early operationalization of coal mines allocated by the Central Government. The move will promote Ease of Doing Business. PMC will support the Coal mines allocatees in obtaining timely approval or permissions to operationalize the mines. | |
| 3617. |
Ministry of Shipping has revamped its website and launched its new version on 30 April 2020. Who is current union minister of shipping? |
| Answer» Ministry of Shipping has revamped its website and launched its new version on 30 April 2020. The new website is based on open source technology and is deployed on NIC cloud Meghraj. The website has been designed as per Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) issued by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India. Mansukh L. Mandaviya is current union minister of shipping. | |
| 3618. |
Who assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways? |
| Answer» Shri Giridhar Aramane assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. He held briefing meetings with senior officers to review the work of the Ministry and discussed pressing issues especially in the light of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 3619. |
Who has been elected as an International Honorary Member to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences? |
| Answer» Professor Shobhana Narasimhan from the Theoretical Sciences Unit (TSU) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has been elected as an International Honorary Member to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. | |
| 3620. |
All commercial passenger flights will remain suspended till midnight of May 17. Who is current Union Minister of Civil Aviation? |
| Answer» All commercial passenger flights will remain suspended till midnight of May 17 according to Directorate General of Civil Aviation. | |
| 3621. |
Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 581.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, down from Rs 744 , according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms. Who is current Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas? |
| Answer» Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 581.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, down from Rs 744 , according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms. This is the steepest reduction in non-subsidised cooking gas prices ever. It beats Rs 150.5 per cylinder cut effected in January 2019. | |
| 3622. |
The Union Minister of State (IC) for Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilisers reported that the Jan Aushadi Kendras are playing a vital role in the COVID-19 situation. Who is current Union Minister of State (IC) for Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilisers? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of State (IC) for Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilisers Mansukh Mandaviya reported that the Jan Aushadi Kendras are playing a vital role in the COVID-19 situation. Around 10 lakh persons per day are visiting 6000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras to source quality medicines at affordable prices. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Kendra (PMBJP) is an initiative launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Government of India. | |
| 3623. |
Who has been nominated as a director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? |
| Answer» Government of India has nominated Secretary of Economic Affairs Department Ministry of Finance Tarun Bajaj as a director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The nomination of Bajaj is effective from 5 May 2020. | |
| 3624. |
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced the setting up of integrated soil nutrient management a farmers' movement. Who is current Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers? |
| Answer» Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has announced the setting up of integrated soil nutrient management a farmers' movement. The announcement was announced by the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar. During 2020-21, the major focus of the Soil Health Programme would be on a mass awareness programme for farmers in over 1 lakh villages covering all districts of the country. | |
| 3625. |
Who has been appointed as its new Head of Retail Banking on May 5, 2020 by Standard Chartered Bank? |
| Answer» Standard Chartered Bank, India, has appointed Kusal Roy as its new Head of Retail Banking effective May 5, 2020. | |
| 3626. |
Who has been appointed as Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee? |
| Answer» Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reappointed Chairperson of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee. | |
| 3627. |
Defence Minister approves abolition of 9,304 posts in the Military Engineering Service. Who is current Defence Secretary? |
| Answer» Defence Minister approves abolition of 9,304 posts in the Military Engineering Service. Ajay Kumar is current Defence Secretary. | |
| 3628. |
What was the name of co-founder of Kodava Hockey Festival in Coorg Karnataka who recently dies at the age of 85? |
| Answer» Hockey India on Friday condoled the demise of Pandanda Kuttappa(co-founder of Kodava Hockey Festival in Coorg Karnataka), a legendary figure in the region of Coorg who gave the sport the world famous Kuttani, family hockey tournament exclusively for the Kodava families. He was 85. | |
| 3629. |
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution reported that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has supplied a total number of 2641 rakes, including Wheat and Rice. Who is current Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution? |
| Answer» Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution reported that the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has supplied a total number of 2641 rakes, including Wheat and Rice. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan. | |
| 3630. |
The Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) amended Rule 44G of Income-tax Rules, 1962. Who is Current CBDT Chairman? |
| Answer» On 7th May 2020, The Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) amended Rule 44G of Income-tax Rules, 1962 for making an application to invoke the mutual agreement procedure in Form no.34F which will be called Income-tax (8th Amendment) Rules, 2020. | |
| 3631. |
The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a high-Level Committee to assess the overall immediate and medium-term impact of COVID-19 on the state's economy. Who is head of this committee? |
| Answer» The Tamil Nadu government has constituted a high-Level Committee to assess the overall immediate and medium-term impact of COVID-19 on the state's economy. The committee will be headed by Dr. C Rangarajan, former Reserve Bank of India Governor. | |
| 3632. |
The Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) approved the clinical trials of the drugs namely, phytopharmaceutical and favipiravir for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Who is current Drug Controller General of India? |
| Answer» The Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) approved the clinical trials of the drugs namely, phytopharmaceutical and favipiravir for the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). | |
| 3633. |
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to facilitate the movement of persons by train amid lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 spread. Who is Deputy Ministers responsible for Union Ministry of Home Affairs? |
| Answer» Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to facilitate the movement of persons by train amid lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 spread. As per the SOP, all the passengers entering the railway station will undergo a compulsory medical screening for COVID-19 infection.On 30 May 2019, G. Kishan Reddy | |
| 3634. |
Who assumed charge as new Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on 11 May 2020? |
| Answer» Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi assumed charge as new Secretary, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy on 11 May 2020. Chaturvedi met senior officers of the Ministry and took stock of the work and issues before the Ministry. Chaturvedi succeeded Anand Kumar in the Ministry who earlier took charge as Secretary, Ministry of Culture. | |
| 3635. |
Who was appointed as the new Chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on May 12, 2020? |
| Answer» Manoj Ahuja was appointed as the new Chairman of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on May 12, 2020. He will be replacing IAS officer Anita Karwal, who has been appointed as the Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy under Human Resource Development Ministry. Manoj Ahuja is a 1990 batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre. He is currently serving as the Special Director at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration under the Department of Personnel and Training. | |
| 3636. |
Agriculture Minister launched integration of 117 additional wholesale mandis (APMC mandis) with the electronic National Agriculture Market (eNAM) platform. Who is current Union Agriculture Minister? |
| Answer» Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar launched integration of 117 additional wholesale mandis (APMC mandis) with the electronic National Agriculture Market (eNAM) platform, taking the total number of online mandis to 962 across the country. | |
| 3637. |
Supreme Court orders to set up a high-powered committee to look into restoration of 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir. Who is head of this Committee? |
| Answer» Supreme Court(SC) orders to set up a high-powered committee to look into the demands by petitioners who seek restoration of 4G internet services in the Union Territory(UT) Jammu and Kashmir(J&K). It is headed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), AJAY KUMAR BHALLA. | |
| 3638. |
The Ministry of AYUSH and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have partnered to validate four Ayush formulations against COVID-19. Who is current AYUSH Minister? |
| Answer» The Ministry of AYUSH and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have partnered to validate four Ayush formulations against COVID-19. The trials are expected to start within one week. The results will be given in 3 months.Under the move, four candidates namely Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu (Mulethi), Guduchi + Pippali (Giloy), and AYUSH-64 will be used for the trial. These drugs were invented for the treatment of malaria. Repurposing is currently going on. | |
| 3639. |
Who was appointed as the as the Director General of Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) effective from 12th May 2020? |
| Answer» As a part of bureaucratic reshuffle, Manoj Ahuja, senior IAS officer is appointed as the new Chief of Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE), Anurag Jain as the Vice-Chairman of Delhi Development Authority(DDA) and V Vidyavati as the Director General of Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) effective from 12th May 2020. | |
| 3640. |
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare held a meeting with Pesticide Manufacturer through to check the strategy to prevent locust attacks on fields. Who is current Agricultural Minister? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar held a meeting with representatives of the Pesticide Manufacturing Industry through video conferencing to check the strategy to prevent locust attacks on agricultural fields. | |
| 3641. |
What was the name of Head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), who has announced his resignation, a year before his term expires? |
| Answer» The Head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Roberto Azevedo has announced his resignation, a year before his term expires. He will step down on 31 August 2020. | |
| 3642. |
Who has been awarded the Vice Admiral G.M. Hiranandani Memorial Rolling Trophy for the year 2020? |
| Answer» Lieutenant Commander Akshay Kumar of the Anti-Submarine Warfare School of the Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi was awarded the Vice Admiral G.M. Hiranandani Memorial Rolling Trophy for the year 2020 by Vice Admiral A.K. Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief (FOC-in-C) of the SNC. The award ceremony was held at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Kochi, Kerala. | |
| 3643. |
Gujarat state government has launched a 'Atmanirbhar Gujarat Sahay Yojna (AGSY)' under which small businessmen can take a guarantee-free loan of Rs 1 lakh. Who is current CM of Gujarat? |
| Answer» In a bid to help people start a normal life which has been affected due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown , the Gujarat state government has launched a 'Atmanirbhar Gujarat Sahay Yojna (AGSY)' under which small businessmen and a cross- section of people falling under the lower middle-income group can take a guarantee-free loan of Rs 1 lakh from banks at a 2 % annual interest rate. While the rest 6 % interest will be paid by the state government. | |
| 3644. |
According to report "India's Utility-Scale Solar Parks-A Global Success Story" the installation of utility-scale solar parks in India has started the India's energy sector transition. Who prepared this report? |
| Answer» In accordance with a report "India's Utility-Scale Solar Parks-A Global Success Story" by Kashish Shah, a researcher analyst at US-based Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the installation of utility-scale solar parks or ultra-mega power plant (UMPP)in India has started the India's energy sector transition. This approach has attracted global investment. | |
| 3645. |
The Andhra Pradesh (AP) state government has formed a 5-member high-powered committee to probe into the causes behind the leakage of styrene gas from the LG Polymers India Ltd located in Visakhapatnam. Who is head of this committee? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh (AP) state government has formed a 5-member high-powered committee led by Neerabh Kumar Prasad (special chief secretary of environment, forests, science and technology) to probe into the causes behind the leakage of styrene gas from the LG Polymers India Ltd located at RR Venkatapuram in Visakhapatnam. The panel required to submit its final report within one month. | |
| 3646. |
A GoM panel headed by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister on employment has drafted many proposals that includes land pooling to corporatise agriculture, opening up EPF and ESIC for the unorganised sector. Who is current Social Justice and Empowerment Minister? |
| Answer» A Group of Ministers(GoM) panel headed by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot on employment and skill development has drafted a set of proposals that includes land pooling to corporatise agriculture, opening up Employees' Provident Fund(EPF) and Employees State Insurance Corporation(ESIC) for the unorganised sector, merging the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ,2005(MNREGA). with skill development programmes to create a wage subsidy programme. | |
| 3647. |
Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, for a period of 3 years? |
| Answer» The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration approved the appointment of senior vice president (SVP) of HDFC bank Zubair Iqbal as the new Managing Director (MD) of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, for a period of 3 years. | |
| 3648. |
Who has been appointed as director general (DG) of the Realtors body National Real Estate Development Council? |
| Answer» Realtors body National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has appointed Rajesh Goel as director general (DG) of the association. Earlier, Goel was serving as the chairman and managing director, Hindustan Prefab Ltd. | |
| 3649. |
Who represented India in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) on 18 May? |
| Answer» India participated in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) on 18 May. India was represented by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare through video conference. WHA addressed Global Vaccine Plan, polio eradication, and neglected tropical diseases other than COVID-19. | |
| 3650. |
Who has been elected as the chairman of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Executive Board? |
| Answer» The Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has been elected as the chairman of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Executive Board. He will assume the charge on 22 May 2020. He will succeed Dr. Hiroki Nakatani of Japan, who is the current Chairman of the WHO Executive Board. The proposal to appoint India's nominee to the executive board was signed by the 194-nation World Health Assembly (WHA). | |