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| 1. |
Which state CM inaugurated the mobile veterinary clinic to provide veterinary service at the doorstep of farmers in uncovered areas? |
| Answer» Andra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated mobile veterinary clinic under Sanchara Pasu Vaidya Seva Kendram (SPVSK) to provide veterinary service at the doorstep of farmers in uncovered areas. SPVSK mobile veterinary clinic would help in general medical attendance, minor surgical interventions, A.I. Services, reproductive management, input supply services and lab investigations. | |
| 2. |
This state government plants one crore saplings on World Environment Day? |
| Answer» Kerala joined the nation in observing World Environment Day with the Government taking lead by distributing one crore saplings for planting across the state. Schools, local self-government bodies and voluntary associations took part in the plant sampling programs of the government under 'Green Kerala Mission'. | |
| 3. |
Which is the state that have first automatic coastal warning for disasters in India? |
| Answer» India's first automatic coastal warning for disasters to come up in Odisha. Odisha is the first state in India that has developed an automatic public address system that can be activated along its entire coastline. It can warn the population residing along its 480km long coastline by pressing one single button from a control room in the State capital in the event of the occurrence of natural disasters like a cyclone or tsunami. | |
| 4. |
Which state government has launched "Mahaswayam portal" for job seekers and employers? |
| Answer» Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis launched a web portal 'Mahaswayam' for job seekers, employers, entrepreneurs, and training institutes who can avail details regarding skill development and employment. Besides, training institutes can also register, get details on participation in the state skill development programme, get training fee receipts. | |
| 5. |
This state launched a digital wallet for people to make public and private financial transactions. |
| Answer» Telangana has launched T-Wallet, a digital wallet, which people can use for public and private financial transactions. There is no service charge for using T-wallet. The Telangana Government has tied up with Vijaya Bank. It will provide an escrow account facility for Transaction Analysts, which got the licence to operate the wallet. | |
| 6. |
Which state has been chosen for the Krishi Karman Awards 2015-16 in medium category (1 to 10 million tonnes)? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh is chosen for the award in medium category (1 to 10 million tonnes). During the last five years, the state's total food grains production has increased from 14.94 lakh tone to 16.34 lakh tone. | |
| 7. |
Which Indian state to host 2017 Asian Junior Tennis Championship? |
| Answer» Global conglomerate HCL will host the HCL Asian Junior Tennis Championship 2017, the most reputed tennis championship in the Asian circuit for the U/18 category in association with the Maharashtra State Lawn tennis Association, from May 29. It will take place from May 29 to June 03, 2017 at MSLTA school of tennis courts at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi in Pune. Players from 11 countries in the region (Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Hong-Kong, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, Iran and India) are participating in the Championship. | |
| 8. |
The high court judges of which state have decided to give up the red beacon lights much before the set deadline? |
| Answer» Chief Justice J S Khehar set an example for other judges by implementing on Thursday the Centre's decision to curb VIP culture by banning use of red beacon atop official cars irrespective of the Constitutional post. | |
| 9. |
Which state government is planning to set up "Book Banks" in schools to provide old books to needy students? |
| Answer» Chandigarh, The Punjab government has decided to set up book banks in different schools so that needy students do not have to buy books at the start of every academic year and also to prevent "wastage of paper". | |
| 10. |
Name the state whose Chief Minister ordered a review of the prestigious Yash Bharti Awards that were started by the previous government. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a review of the Yash Bharti awards conferred on personalities from various fields during the previous Samajwadi Party regime. The tradition of giving away the honour which includes a cash award of Rs 11 lakh and Rs 50,000 in monthly lifetime pension. | |
| 11. |
IIT Kharagpur and this government signed an MoU to collaborate on the development of a Happiness Index for measuring the well-being of the people of the state. |
| Answer» IIT Kharagpur's Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness has signed an MoU with Madhya Pradesh government to collaborate on the development of a Happiness Index for measuring the well-being of the people of the state. It will also develop an online screening and assessment system in order to screen. | |
| 12. |
It is in this State, the NDMA conducted a mock exercise on forest fires recently. |
| Answer» The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a first-of-its-kind State-level mock exercise on forest fire in Uttarakhand. It is aimed at assessing the efficacy of integrating the preparedness and response mechanisms of the forest department with those of the district administration. | |
| 13. |
The Government of this State announced plans to develop the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev Batadrava as an international tourist spot recently. |
| Answer» Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has mooted an idea of developing the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardev Batadrava as an international tourist spot and plans to place it in the national and international tourist circuit. The state government plans to develop the birthplace on the lines of the Golden Temple of Amritsar. | |
| 14. |
This State Government announced the establishment of 40 yoga wellness centres recently. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to set up yoga wellness centres in 40 districts of the state. Out of 40 centres, 23 will be set up at Ayurvedic hospitals, 12 at homeopathic and 7 at Unani hospitals and colleges. For setting up of wellness centres in the remaining 35 districts, the state government plans to get assistance from union government. | |
| 15. |
India's first-ever "village of books" will open in which state to promote tourism? |
| Answer» A village of books in Maharashtra, called 'Pustakanche Gaon' in Marathi, is set to open on 4 May 2017. Pravin Bhilare, a resident of this village, provided his premises for the purpose of stacking books for public reading. 75-odd artists were asked by the Maharashtra government to paint the premises that are to be used for public reading. | |
| 16. |
Which state government has recently signed MoU with Indian Railways to expand green cover? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Railways, under which trees will be planted on the land adjacent to the railway tracks in the state. | |
| 17. |
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI) at _________. |
| Answer» The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the setting up of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI) in Assam. It will have the hallmark identity of an IARI including all sectors of agriculture like field crops, horticultural crops, agro-forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, poultry, piggery, silk rearing, honey production, etc. | |
| 18. |
Which state government has launched "Kilkari" app to create awarness among pregnant women? |
| Answer» The National Health Mission (NHM) in Haryana has recently launched a mobile-based application "Kilkari" to create awareness among pregnant women, parents and health workers on the importance of ante and post natal care, institutional delivery and immunisation. From the second trimester of pregnancy, till the child is one-year-old, the app will deliver 72 times appropriate audio messages to registered mobile numbers on pregnancy, child and childbirth care every week. | |
| 19. |
Which state team has won the 2017 National Youth Athletics Championships? |
| Answer» Haryana has won the 2017 National Youth Athletics Championships by defeating Kerala at G.M.C. Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad. Haryana emerged champions with overall 166.5 points including girls and boys performance. Kerala, finished as runners-up managing 134.75 points. | |
| 20. |
Which state government signed MoU with Indian Railways to expand green cover? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railways, under which trees will be planted on the land adjacent to the railway tracks in the state. The government is committed to planting 4 crore trees on July 1, 2017. | |
| 21. |
Which state announced to give free laptops to 500 meritorious students who secure a minimum of 95 per cent marks in Class X Board examination? |
| Answer» Haryana Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced to give free laptops to 500 meritorious students who secure a minimum of 95 per cent marks in Class X Board examination this year. It will be provided under State Merit Scholarship scheme. | |
| 22. |
Which state government wins the Golden Globe Tigers Award for Excellence and Leadership in CSR in the category of 'E-Payment Leadership' for the implementation of digital transactions? |
| Answer» Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) has won the prestigious Golden Globe Tigers Award for Excellence and Leadership in CSR in the category of 'E-Payment Leadership' for the implementation of digital transactions in its township at Bharuch, Gujarat. | |
| 23. |
Which is the most corrupt state in the country as per the report of Centre for Media Studies? |
| Answer» According to the survey of Centre for Media Studies, Karanataka(77%) is the most corrupt state of the country. It is followed by Andhra Pradesh (74%), Tamil Nadu (68%), Maharashtra (57%), Jammu and Kashmir (44%) and Punjab (42%). | |
| 24. |
Uma Bharti has launched Water Conservation Programme. The programme was held at ____. |
| Answer» The Union Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Uma Bharti launched an extensive water conservation programme for drought prone areas of Bundelkhand, Marathwada, Kalahandi, Bolangir and Koraput in Odisha at Bandri, Sagar (Madhya Pradesh). | |
| 25. |
Which state government signed a MoU with Bharat Broadband Network Ltd (BBNL) to implement BharatNet? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu government signs an agreement with Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) for implementing Centres rural internet connectivity programme, BharatNet. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between the state government and BBNL. A sum of Rs 50 lakh has been allocated as the states share capital for this purpose. | |
| 26. |
Which state government signs MoC with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to promote research and development in science, agriculture and life sciences? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh State government entered into the MoC with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State, to promote research and development in science, agriculture and life sciences. The centre works to provide access to quality seed, facilitating seed trade, and promoting the growth and development of the seed industry. | |
| 27. |
B B Vyas was appointed as the chief secretary of which state? |
| Answer» B B Vyas was appointed as the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. He had served as the principal secretary to the Jammu and Kashmir Governor and former Chief minister Omar Abdullah. | |
| 28. |
Name of the state which organised the country's first transgender one-day athletic meet. |
| Answer» Kerala organised the country's first transgender one-day athletic meet in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Sports Minister AC Moideen inaugurated the event at the Central Stadium. 132 participants from 12 districts participated in six sporting events, including sprint in 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 4x100 m relay, shot put and long jump. | |
| 29. |
Which state recently banned the sale of junk food in school canteens? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government banned the sale of junk food in school canteens. The decision has been taken looking at childhood obesity and related diseases. The suggested alternatives include chapatis, rice, vegetables and pulses, rajma, wheat upma, khichdi, payasam, idli and vada sambar, coconut water, lemonade and jaljeera. | |
| 30. |
Which state set the first ever Blind Football Academy (BFA) for differently-abled footballers in the country? |
| Answer» Kerala's Kochi sets Blind Football Academy (BFA), the first ever exclusive academy for differently-abled talents in the country. The Society for Rehabilitation of Visually Challenged (SRVC) and the Indian Blind Federation (IBFF) are making an effort to establish the same. | |
| 31. |
Which state use the first automatic weather station? |
| Answer» Maharashtra used the first automated rpt automated weather station at Dongargaon. Around 2,065 such weather stations will come across Maharashtra on public private partnership (PPP) model in this year and 1,000 of these will be set up by June 2017. | |
| 32. |
Which state directed the city schools to install air purifiers to ensure that students don't face health hazards due to air pollution? |
| Answer» Delhi's Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all schools in the city to install air purifiers to ensure that students don't face health hazards due to air pollution. It has directed them to "create social awareness on the adverse impact on public health due to indiscriminate burning of crackers for different festivities". | |
| 33. |
Which state CM is selected for USIBC award? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been selected for the United States-India Business Council's "Transformative Chief Minister Award" for his efforts to strengthen ties between the countries at the state level. | |
| 34. |
Which state education minister sets "Plant a Tree to Avail Free Admission" for the students? |
| Answer» Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sets a plan to plant a tree and produce photographic evidence to show its annual growth to avail free admission for the students who get free admission in the first year. | |
| 35. |
Which state announced the shift of financial year from March - April to Jan - December? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh became the first Indian state to break away from the 150-year old British tradition of an April-March financial year by switching to a January-December period. The change in the financial year will kick in from January 2018. | |
| 36. |
Which state auctions India's most expensive limestone block which covers 357 hectares of area with an average grade of 43% CaO? |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh auctions India's most expensive limestone block .The bid received 96.15% of IBM (Indian Bureau of Mines) prices. Kesla-II block of Raipur district of Chhattisgarh and covers over 357 hectares of area with an average grade of 43% CaO. | |
| 37. |
Which state is going to set a police public schools in all subdivisions to provide best education facillities to the children of police personnel? |
| Answer» Police public schools will be set up in all sub-divisions of Haryana to provide best education facilities for the children of police personnel by the end of April 2018. 1,560 houses for police personnel are being built by the Haryana Police Housing Corporation in the first phase.Construction of 1,500 more houses will be undertaken in the second phase. | |
| 38. |
Which state government plans to offer food at Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)? |
| Answer» The Haryana government has decided to open canteens offering meals at affordable rates. Under the "Antyodaya Anna Yojana" scheme the workers at 23 locations in the state can avail their food. | |
| 39. |
Which state planned to introduce boat ambulance service? |
| Answer» Odisha planed to introduce boat ambulance service in Koraput, Malkangiri, Kendrapara and Kalahandi where people face problems in availing 108 ambulance service due to intervening large water bodies in the form of rivers and dams. Rs 21 crores will be spent towards extending emergency ambulance services in the entire state. | |
| 40. |
Which state going to start door-to-door survey to collect data of every resident, issue smart IDs to every house? |
| Answer» The Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar decided to gather a detailed data of every resident and issue a sleek identity for every house in Haryana. The main objective of this scheme is to get details of land holdings and status of facilities such as social security pension, scholarship,MGNREGA, loans and LPG connection. | |
| 41. |
Which state Law University has signed an agreement with The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to collaborate on efforts for skill development in the field of international financial services? |
| Answer» The International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance-Tec City (GIFT IFSC) has signed an agreement with Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) to collaborate on efforts for skill development in the field of international financial services. They work jointly towards courses, training and certificate programs in the field of international financial services law. | |
| 42. |
Which state secured the top position in the public affairs index(PAL)? |
| Answer» Kerala tops the first position in public affairs index (PAI) in governance in States. Tamil Nadu ranks 2 on the PAI whereas Bihar is last in public affairs index. The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is an attempt to bring together the states of the country which are culturally, economically and socially diverse, into a common data-driven framework, to facilitate an interstate comparison. | |
| 43. |
This became the first state of launching 'e-Sanad' project for online attestation of documents. |
| Answer» Telangana today became the first state in the country of launching the 'e-Sanad' for online attestation of documents. It was launched under the Digital India programme aims to provide faceless, cashless, contactless and paperless document attestation and apostille services. | |
| 44. |
Which state declares Saturday as 'no school bag' day? |
| Answer» Deputy Chief Minister and Education Minister Dinesh Sharma of Uttar Pradesh declare Saturday as no school bag day in all government run primary and secondary schools. It is an effort to promote extra-curricular activities among students, the Yogi Aditryanath government has decided to make Saturday a 'Funday' by involving children in creative activities. | |
| 45. |
Which state government is hosting the first-ever Videsh Sampark outreach programme? |
| Answer» Telangana is hosting the first outreach programme of the Ministry of External Affairs 'Videsh Sampark', to engage the State governments to create awareness about various programmes of the Ministry. | |
| 46. |
Which state CM forms 'Maa' committee to keep an eye on mid-day meals served to students? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has decided to form 'Maa' committees to keep an eye on mid-day meals served to students in state-run primary schools. It will be a committee of six mothers, from all sections of society, whose students are studying in that school. It's a Mother's Day gift for lakhs of children and their moms in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 47. |
The India's longest river bridge which is close to the border with China is located at? |
| Answer» India's longest river bridge, capable of withstanding the weight of a 60-tonne battle tank, will be inaugurated in Assam close to the border with China on 26 May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The bridge is located 540 km from Assam capital Dispur and 300 km from Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar. The aerial distance to the Chinese border is less than 100 km. | |
| 48. |
Which state government made compulsory the bengali language? |
| Answer» West Bengal State government has made Bengali mandatory in all schools, including private English medium schools. The decision was taken in schools comes at the backdrop of Kerala government's recent promulgation of an ordinance in April making Teaching of Malayalam compulsory in all schools of Kerala. | |
| 49. |
India's first ornamental fish park to come up in which state? |
| Answer» India's first Aquatic Rainbow Technology Park (ARTP) will be set up in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The park, an ultra-modern exclusive facility for ornamental fish equipped with multi-species hatchery and live feed culture units, will fulfil a major requirement of the industry for mass production of high value aquarium fish. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri, will develop the facility. | |
| 50. |
Which state government recently passed the GST bill? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh legislature passed the UP Goods and Service Tax (GST) Bill 2017. Four key GST legislations - the Central GST Act, the Integrated GST Act, the GST (Compensation to States) Act and the Union Territory GST Act - were passed by Parliament. | |