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| 201. |
Which city welcomes SAUBHAGYA scheme to achieve electricity in every cornerr |
| Answer» 'SAUBHAGYA' scheme introduced with an aim to transform the lives, especially poorest of the poor by providing power supply to every household of the country. Launching the scheme, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh revealed that Manipur has been doing well in terms of power generation because of new initiatives were taken by the government. Saubhagya is a scheme launched to achieve universal household electrification in all parts of the country at a cost of Rs 16,320 crore including Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) of Rs 12,320 crore from the Centre. | |
| 202. |
The first edition of the International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2017) has started in which city? |
| Answer» The first edition of the International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2017) has started in Jaipur, Rajasthan on November 27, 2017. The 5-day symposium is being organized by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in partnership with World Bank (WB) and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). INSPIRE 2017 is a global conference which aims to bring together various stakeholders like policymakers, innovators, financiers to showcase best practices in the sector. It is designed to provide global and national thought-leaders and implementers to expand perspectives on energy efficiency. | |
| 203. |
The First Edition of INSPIRE 2017 Kicked off in __________. |
| Answer» The first edition of International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in Energy Efficiency (INSPIRE 2017) was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The five-day symposium is being organized by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in partnership with The World Bank, and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). Its main objective was to provide a common platform for energy efficiency community to discuss energy efficiency policies, emerging technologies, market transformation strategies, delivery and business-model-driven transformations. | |
| 204. |
This city will host the 15th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. |
| Answer» The Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2017 gets off to a start with the inaugural address by Narendra Modi in New Delhi.The summit is being hosted against the backdrop of a host of reforms such as the Goods and Services Tax, the potential benefits of which have been acknowledged in a sovereign ratings upgrade by Moody's. India's growing economic clout has also translated into diplomatic victories that are transforming the traditional equations of geopolitics. | |
| 205. |
The 22nd Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium held _________. |
| Answer» The 22nd meeting of Board of Management (BOM) of Small Farmers, Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC), chaired by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh was held in New Delhi. The Scheme aims to facilitate the promotion of agri-business projects establishing backward linkages with farmers, providing assured market to their production, thereby generating employment and enhancing farmer's income. | |
| 206. |
This city join hands with Netherlands; signs agreements pertaining Electronics and Technology. |
| Answer» Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)signed 2 Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) with The Netherlands during the month of November'17. These Agreements are the first ever Bilateral APAs with The Netherlands. With the signing of these Agreements, the total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT has gone up to 186. This includes 171 Unilateral APAs and 15 Bilateral APAs. These two APAs pertain to the Electronics and Technology sectors of the economy. The international transactions covered in these agreements include Distribution, Provision of Marketing Support Services, Provision of Business Support Services. | |
| 207. |
India's first Madame Tussauds wax museum was opened at ____________. |
| Answer» India's first Madame Tussauds wax museum was opened at Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New Delhi is the 23rd edition of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. It consists of 50 lifelike figures of personalitiesrelated to history, sports, music, films, and politics. | |
| 208. |
Indian PM Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurated Unique World-Class Hospital in __________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a unique world-class hospital at the Swaminarayan Gurukul Vidyapeeth Pratisthanam in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The 200-bed hospital is an integration of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Allopathy. The hospital has world-class facilities in all the 3 streams offering the best possible care for any ailment. This world-class hospital aims at providing top of the line medical and health care on subsidized rates. | |
| 209. |
The International Conference on Climate Change Begins in __________. |
| Answer» Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated an international conference to draw attention towards the adverse effects of global warming in the Hindu Kush mountain range. The conference 'Resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya: Developing Solutions towards a Sustainable Future for Asia' is being organized by Nepal's Ministry for Environment in collaboration with International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The four-day conference is attended by more than 300 experts from different countries of Asia including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Myanmar. V K Saraswat, member of India's Neeti foundation is leading the Indian delegation in the conference. | |
| 210. |
Which city is hosting the first International exhibition and Conference on AYUSH and Wellness sector "AROGYA 2017"? |
| Answer» The first International exhibition and Conference on AYUSH and Wellness sector- AROGYA 2017 has started in New Delhi on December 4, 2017. The 4-day event inaugurated by Ayush Minister Shripad Yesso Naik with theme "Enhancing the global potential of Ayush". The purpose of the event is to showcase the strength and scientific validation of Indian System of Medicine in the global context. It will also facilitate International promotion, development and recognition of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy. The fair will give a boost to AYUSH Products in International Market. Over 200 Ayush and wellness delegates from over 50 countries are attending the conference. | |
| 211. |
Which Indian city was placed in the Top 5 UN Clean City List? |
| Answer» The waste management system being implemented in Kerala's coastal town of Alappuzha recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as one of the five models across the world for fighting the pollution menace. Alappuzha, often called "the Venice of East", has been listed in the UNEP environment report entitled, 'Solid approach to waste: how five cities are beating pollution' alongside cities like Osaka in Japan, Ljubljana in Slovenia, Penang in Malaysia and Cajica in Colombia. | |
| 212. |
The First International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences SAICON 2017 was inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» he First International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences SAICON 2017 was inaugurated in New Delhi by the Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore. The SAICON 2017 will promote scientific temperament in the country and inspire students, researchers and educationists alike to take up sports science and research to the next level. It was Organized by Sports Authority of India, the 3-day conference is being attended by about 1000 national and international delegates. | |
| 213. |
Which Indian monument has been named 2nd best UNESCO world heritage site in the world, as per new survey of travel portal TripAdvisor? |
| Answer» The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum crafted in ivory-white marble, has been named 2nd best UNESCO world heritage site in the world, according to a new survey by travel portal TripAdvisor. The 'monument of love' was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. It is rated after Cambodia's Angkor Wat. Other popular heritage sites on the survey include the Great Wall of China built by Xu Da of Northern Qi Dynasty in 1368 AD and South America's Incan citadel Machu Picchu in Peru. | |
| 214. |
This city will host the ASEAN India Connectivity Summit (AICS)? |
| Answer» The ASEAN India Connectivity Summit (AICS) will held in New Delhi from December 11, 2017. The theme of the two-day Summit is "Powering Digital and Physical Linkages for Asia in the 21st Century". The purpose of the AICS is to accelerate existing connectivity prospects, identify issues of concern, evolve suitable policy recommendations and develop strategies to enhance economic, industrial and trade relations between ASEAN and India. Its focus areas are Infrastructure, Roadways, Shipping, Digital, Finance, Energy and Aviation. In addition, the AICS will be bringing together, policymakers, senior officials from the Government, investors, industry leaders, representatives of trade associations and entrepreneurs on the same platform. | |
| 215. |
Which city signed MoU with the C40 cities network to work together to tackle air pollution? |
| Answer» Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the C40 cities network to work together to tackle air pollution. C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) is geared towards tackling climate change and taking actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas and thereby increasing the health and wellbeing of urban citizens. Under the MoU between BBMP and C40, experts from different cities across the world will share their experience and advice with Bengaluru on measure taken to tackle air pollution. | |
| 216. |
Which city will host the 19th Triennial General Assembly of ICOMOS? |
| Answer» International Council for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) will be organising ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2017 in New Delhi from 11th - 15th December 2017. This event is supported by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Union Ministry of Culture, State Governments of Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Odisha, and well-known companies in tourism sector. The objective of this event is to promote international co-operation and strengthen understanding in the field of heritage conservation. | |
| 217. |
Russia India-China Foreign Ministers Meet Begins in __________. |
| Answer» Foreign Ministers of Russia, India and China (RIC) are holding a trilateral meeting in New Delhi. The meeting is expected to review global and regional issues of mutual interest as well as discuss trilateral exchanges and activities. The External Affairs Minister will have separate bilateral meetings with her Russian and Chinese counterparts. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi have arrived in New Delhi. | |
| 218. |
Which Indian city become a 'beggar-free' city? |
| Answer» Telangana Prisons Department has started a drive to turn Hyderabad into "Beggar Free" city. This drive was first launched ahead of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit that was held in Hyderabad from 28th - 30th November, 2017. Delegates from across the world, including United States President, Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump attended this summit. The Beggar Homes have all kinds of facilities including cot, mattress, TV and pillows. Several programmes to give education and boost morale of beggars are also being conducted at these Beggar Homes. | |
| 219. |
Second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture was held in ___________. |
| Answer» Second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture: Fostering Sustainable Development, was held in Muscat, Oman from 11th - 12th December, 2017. This conference was hosted by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. It was conducted within the framework of International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. It is to be noted that United Nations has declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, to highlight tourism's potential in transforming the world. | |
| 220. |
19th International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD 2017) was inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» 19th International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices (IWPSD 2017) was inaugurated at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi on December 12, 2017. This four-day workshop was inaugurated by Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dr. AS Kiran Kumar. The workshop has been jointly organised by Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi in association with Semiconductor Society (India), Society for Semiconductor Devices and Society for Information Display. At this workshop, Indian researchers will get an opportunity to interact with internationally acclaimed experts. | |
| 221. |
Which city Eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference Held recently? |
| Answer» The Eleventh World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC11) took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Conference was chaired by Minister Susana Malcorra of Argentina. Indian Delegation was led by Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu. | |
| 222. |
14th Inclusive Finance India Summit began in ___________. |
| Answer» 14th Inclusive Finance India Summit began in New Delhi on December 11, 2017. This summit is being held with an objective to deliberate upon strategies for achieving universal financial inclusion in India. The two-day 14th Inclusive Finance India Summit is divided into 17 sessions. 90 leaders from across the world will be attending this event. It will offer a platform to leaders and industry experts to debate and discuss the challenges and issues faced in furthering financial inclusion in India. | |
| 223. |
Global Partnership Summit (GPS) 2017 was held in __________. |
| Answer» Global Partnership Summit (GPS) 2017 was held in New Delhi from 11th to 14th December 2017. The Summit was organised by India Center Foundation (ICF). ICF is a not for profit and non-governmental organisation working to bring about socio-economic development in India. The Global Partnership Summit (GPS) has evolved from the India Japan Global Partnership (IJGP) initiative. GPS serves as a platform for global partners to share knowledge, expertise and experience for creating a development model which focuses on empowerment and sustainability. | |
| 224. |
Second edition of Serendipity Arts Festival begins in which city? |
| Answer» The second edition of the Serendipity Arts festival is held in Goa. Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar inaugurated the festival. The festival is hosted across 11 venues which are a mix of indoor and outdoor locations. It celebrates the best of craft, music, theatre, culinary arts, visual arts and photography. | |
| 225. |
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has launched the Atal Tinkering Lab's Community Day in ___________. |
| Answer» The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has launched the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)'s Community Day in New Delhi on 15th December 2017. The day marked the Community Drive Initiative in which 25 young Mentors engaged with more than 200 students who are not enrolled in the formal education system. Amitabh Kant, the CEO of NITI Aayog, has launched the initiative in which these mentors will visit four locations in New Delhi to conduct brief sessions with children from various NGOs, on how innovations can help resolve the problems in the communities. The Atal Tinkering Lab Community Drive Initiative is aimed at maximizing the impact of Atal Tinkering Labs by extending innovation to children in the community who do not have access to formal educational institutions. The purpose of this initiative is to provide these children with the same educational tools as the students in Atal Tinkering Labs to enable them to become problem solvers. The NGOs participating in these interactions include organizations working with disabled children, street and working children, and girls from the weaker sections of society. | |
| 226. |
India's first Tesla car registered in ___________. |
| Answer» India's first Tesla was registered at the Tardeo Regional Transport Office (RTO). The Model X car, is owned by the business conglomerate Essar's CEO Prashant Ruia and is reportedly exempted from RTO taxes as it is an electric vehicle. The SUV (sports utility vehicle) is also the 16th electric vehicle registered in Mumbai during the current financial year. | |
| 227. |
World's first camel hospital was opened in __________. |
| Answer» Dubai opens world's first camel hospital. This hospital has been built at a cost of $10.9 million and has state-of-the-art medical equipments. Dubai Camel Hospital has a team of international veterinarians and can treat 20 camels at a time. It will also play a role in research and development of camel medicines. | |
| 228. |
International herbal fair held in __________. |
| Answer» The seven-day International Herbal Fair started in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the International herbal fair at the Lal Parade Ground. Delegations from Bhutan, Nepal, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and other countries are taking part in the fair. 300 stalls of rare herbs collected from various districts of Madhya Pradesh is put up in the fair. | |
| 229. |
India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism Designations Dialogue was held in __________. |
| Answer» On 18th and 19th December 2017, the inaugural India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism Designations Dialogue was held in New Delhi. India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism Designations Dialogue increasing bilateral cooperation on terrorism-related designations was discussed.Information regarding procedures for pursuing designations against terrorist groups and individuals, through domestic and international mechanisms were exchanged. | |
| 230. |
According to JLL India Report Which city Ranks 7th in Most Expensive Office Locations List? |
| Answer» Delhi emerged as one of the most expensive premium office locations in the world. Ranked 7th in the list, rent of Delhi's premium office location is higher than San Francisco and Dubai, according to the latest report by JLL India, a real estate services firm. Mumbai is at 16th position in the list. The top spot is again taken by Hong Kong and there is the huge margin between the rent rates between Hong Kong and London (West), which is second in the list. New York, Beijing, Tokyo are on the third, fourth and fifth position respectively. | |
| 231. |
Which city has become the first Indian city to get its own logo? |
| Answer» The Karnataka government has launched the Bengaluru city logo on December 24, 2017 for branding the city as a tourism destination. With this, Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to get its own logo. The logo was designed by Nammur, a design start-up, which won a contest and received a prize money of Rs 5 lakh from the government. The logo of the city, which is derived out of its own name, highlights the letters b, e, and u of Bengaluru in red and the other letters in white. The logo 'Be U' highlights the cosmopolitan culture of the city and is expected to build the city's image on the global stage. | |
| 232. |
India's first-ever broad gauge air-conditioned AC EMU suburban train has started in ___________. |
| Answer» India's first-ever broad gauge air-conditioned AC EMU suburban train has flagged off from Borivali station on western railway in Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 25, 2017. The AC train was depart from Andheri Station at 14.10 hrs and reached Churchgate at 14.44 hrs. It is decided that on Weekends that is on Saturday and Sunday, the rake of AC train will not be operated for maintenance purpose. The services of AC local train will replace existing 12 Non AC services. RPF constables will be present in each coach to ensure proper security. Out of 12 services of AC Local train 8 will run fast and will only halt at major station like Mumbai Central, Dadar, Bandra, Andheri, Borivali, Bhayander and Vasai Road in both direction. Weekly, Fortnightly and monthly season ticket will be charged equivalent to 5, 7.5 and 10 single journey of AC EMU respectively. MUTP surcharges or any other charges if applicable will be levied separately as per applicable rate for the first class coach. Good and Services tax (GST) @5% shall be levied on the total fare as per the existing principle. | |
| 233. |
The 9th edition of International Youth Sailing Competition of India is held in ___________. |
| Answer» The 9th edition of International Youth Sailing Competition of India is held in Krishnapatnam Port in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, from December 27th to December 31st 2017. This is the largest sailing competition in India. It is organised by the Navayuga Sailing Academy, Tamil Nadu Sailing Association (TNSA) and Yachting Association of Andhra Pradesh (YAAP) under the control of the Yachting Association of India (YAI) and the Asian Sailing Federation (ASAF). | |
| 234. |
17th Indian Science Communication Congress (ISCC-2017) will be held in __________. |
| Answer» The 17th Indian Science Communication Congress (ISCC-2017) has started at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi on December 21. It is organized by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR) in collaboration with Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Indian Science Writers' Association (ISWA), Society for Information Science (SIS), Vigyan Bharati (VIBHA) and Indian Science Communication Society (ISCOS). The purpose of the 2-day ISCC-2017 to engage in narratives around India's scientific wisdom, assess the current status of communicating India's scientific wisdom and deliberate the ways and means of communicating India's scientific wisdom to the global audience. The Focal Theme of the ISCC-2017 is "Communicating India's Scientific Wisdom: Changing Paradigms". | |
| 235. |
Which city will host the 7th India International Coffee Festival? |
| Answer» The 7th India International Coffee Festival (IICF) will be hosted by Bengaluru from 16 to 19 January, 2018, at Hotel Lalit Ashok. The India International Coffee Festival (IICF) is organised by India Coffee Trust and Coffee Board of India. This festival will promote coffee tourism in Karnataka. It will conduct an expo, in which latest coffee-related technologies will be exhibited by more than 60 companies. Also, a startup pavilion and golf championship will be arranged as part of this festival. | |
| 236. |
This city will host the annual meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018. |
| Answer» The annual meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 will be held in Davos, Switzerland from January 22. In the 5-day event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the first Indian PM in 20 years to visit the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. It was in 1997 when the then Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda had attended the event. More than 100 Indian CEOs along with the hot shots of Indian business diaspora, like Mukesh Ambani,Chanda Kochhar and Uday Kotak is expected to be present at the forum. The WEF is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva. | |
| 237. |
This country will host the 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD). |
| Answer» The 2018 ASEAN-India Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in Singapore on 6-7 January, 2018 to celebrate the 25 years of strategic partnership between India and ASEAN. The theme of the 2018 PBD Convention is "Ancient Route, New Journey: Diaspora in the Dynamic India-ASEAN Partnership". The 2-day event will feature discussions on a broad range of issues with outcomes that deepen diaspora's relations with India and their role in promoting closer ties between India and ASEAN; events to engage the diaspora youth; business, finance, technology events; and, a gala dinner with cultural show. In it, apart from India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Assam, N Chandrababu Naidu and Sarbananda Sonowal, will also attend the function. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every year to mark the contribution of overseas Indian community in the development of India. | |
| 238. |
78th session of the Indian History Congress started at ___________. |
| Answer» the 78th session of the Indian History Congress started at the Jadavpur University campus, in Kolkata on 28th December 2017. The 78th session of Indian History Congress is held for three days. It consists of 6 sections - Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, Countries Other than India, Archaeology and Contemporary India. It also stages speeches of famous historians Irfan Habib and Romila Thapar. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also addresses the congress. Main focus of the Indian History Congress is promotion and encouragement of scientific study of Indian History, holding Congresses and publishing of the proceedings, bulletins, memoirs, journals etc. | |
| 239. |
Which city is hosting the 78th session of Indian History Congress (IHC)? |
| Answer» The 78th session of the Indian History Congress (IHC) has started at the Jadavpur University campus in Kolkata, West Bengal on December 28, 2017. The 3-day IHC will have six sections this time - Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, Countries Other than India, Archaeology and Contemporary India. The aim of conducting Indian History Congress is for promotion and encouragement of the scientific study of Indian History, holding Congresses and publishing of the proceedings, bulletins, memoirs, journals and other works. | |
| 240. |
Teesta Rangit Tourism Festival 2017 was started in __________. |
| Answer» The five-day Teesta Rangit Tourism Festival 2017 started in Darjeeling. The Teesta Rangit Tourism festival will be held in separate phases in different places of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts. It will be held in Darjeeling from December 27 to 29, in Kurseong from December 28 to 29, in Kalimpong from December 29 to 30 and in Mirik from December 30 to 31. This festival is organized by Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) and Darjeeling state tourism department and information and cultural affairs department. | |
| 241. |
25th National Children Science Congress begun in __________. |
| Answer» The 25th National Children Science Congress begun in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The 25th National Children Science Congress was inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. This event is held till 31st December 2017. The theme of the 25th National Children Science Congress is: 'Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development'. The event's main focus will be on persons with disabilities. | |
| 242. |
The Association of Indian Football Coaches was launched in __________. |
| Answer» The Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC)to provide a platform for the coaches in Mumbai. It has been launched with the recognition of the All India Football Association (AIFA) and the objective of the AIFC is to make it 65,000 coaches in the next five years. | |
| 243. |
This city Police has issued a notification that imposes a ban on public display of weapons, effective from 2 January 2018 to 1 January 2019. |
| Answer» Kolkata Police has issued a notification that imposes a ban on public display of weapons in Kolkata, effective from 2 January 2018 to 1 January 2019. This notification was issued by the Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar. It bans carrying of swords, spears, bludgeons, etc. in any public place in the Kolkata town or in its suburb regions. The ban excludes persons exempted from certain provisions of the Arms Act and Rules, person who has permit from Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, and weapons covered under the Arms Act, 1959. | |
| 244. |
The 61st National Shooting Championship at National Games Shooting Range has been hosted by ___________. |
| Answer» The 61st National Shooting Championship at National Games Shooting Range was held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. J itu Rai shot 10.8 on his 24th shot and won gold medal. He also created a new national record score of 233. In the final, Omkar Singh from the Navy and Jai Singh from the Army won silver and bronze medals respectively. | |
| 245. |
Third edition of the Science Film Festival of India will be held in ___________. |
| Answer» Third edition of the Science Film Festival of India will be held between 16th - 19th January, 2018 in Goa. This festival has been titled SCI-FFI Goa. This festival is being jointly organised by the Goa-based Vidnyan Parishad, Entertainment Society of Goa, Goa's Department of Science and Technology and the Goa College of Art. A Science Film Making Competition will be the highlight of this festival. The competition will include films of duration of five minutes and those above five minutes. Winners will be selected for various categories viz. best film, Direction/Research Presentation, Design, Cinematography and Design. The winners will be awarded cash prizes from the total prize pool of Rs. 1 lakh. | |
| 246. |
This station become the first railway station in the country to have Sanitary napkin Vending Machine. |
| Answer» Bhopal station has become the first railway station in the country to have Sanitary napkin Vending Machine. This machine has been named 'Happy Nari'. It was installed by the Railway Women Welfare Association of Bhopal division with help from a local NGO 'Arushi'. Women passengers can get two napkin for just in Rs. 5 from this machine. The machine has a capacity of storing 75 sanitary napkins at once. It will be refilled by a female staff attendant at the waiting room. | |
| 247. |
This airport becomes 24x7 functional with CAT IIIB landing system technology. |
| Answer» Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has become the 5th airport in India having CAT III B landing system runway 01R. It enables flights to land even when visibility is 50 metres with decision height of 15 meters. | |
| 248. |
Which city is hosting the Conference on Transformation of Aspirational Districts? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the Conference on Transformation of Aspirational Districts at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi on January 5, 2018. During the conference, which is being organized by NITI Aayog, the Prime Minister will interact with officials in-charge of transformation of over 100 backward districts. This event is in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a New India by 2022. Niti Ayaog has identified 115 such districts. It nominated senior government officials as 'Prabhari' officers for each of these districts in November 2017. They will act as a bridge between the Centre and the district and will coordinate efforts between the Centre and states. | |
| 249. |
This city will host the Himalayan Hydro Expo 2018? |
| Answer» The Himalayan Hydro Expo 2018 has started at Kathmandu in Nepal on January 5, 2018. President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the exhibition. The basic objective of Expo is to unleash massive hydro power potential of Nepal and bring all stakeholders under one roof. According to experts Nepal has approximately 40,000 MW of economically feasible hydro power potential and so far it has developed just around 600 MW. The delegates from various countries including India, China, Austria, Czech Republic and Norway are participating in the expo. Seminars, discussions and competitions for engineering students will also be organised during three day event. | |
| 250. |
India's first National Park for differently abled people inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» Telangana State Government inaugurated India's first National Park for differently abled people in Hyderabad.National ParkSalient Features of India's first National Park for differently abled people. The park has speech therapist, vocational training instructors and physiotherapist for the differently-abled children. The park was inaugurated by Telangana Municipal administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. Rama Rao. | |