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| 501. |
Which State Government constituted the State Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (SCPUL)? |
| Answer» Jammu & Kashmir State Government constituted the State Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (SCPUL). Objective behind setting up this council is to promote J&K's official language (Urdu). SCPUL would be headed by the Education Minister of Jammu & Kashmir State Cabinet, while vice-chancellors of all central and state universities in J&K, administrative secretaries of finance, school education, culture and law departments; secretary of the J&K academy of art, culture and languages would be the official members. J&K State Finance Minister, Haseeb Drabu has stated that Rs. 2 crore has been set aside for this Council. | |
| 502. |
Which state CM announces five lakh rupees health-cum-life insurance scheme for farmers? |
| Answer» Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao announced five lakh rupees health-cum-life insurance scheme for farmers in the state. Over 70 lakh farmers across Telangana will be covered under this scheme. In case of death of farmer, amount will be paid to families of farmers. Health insurance will be provided in case of hospitalisation. Entire premium for the insurance will be borne by the Telangana State Government. Rs. 500 crore has been allocated for implementation of this scheme. | |
| 503. |
This state has recently set up toll-free helpline to provide information to students. |
| Answer» The Tamil Nadu Government has set up a 24-hour helpline that would provide information on education and offer guidance to students on March 1, 2018. Chief Minister K Palaniswami has formally launched the toll-free number - 14417 through the 24-hour Education Guidance Centre set up at the Secretariat that would offer information relating to school education and offer guidance to students. | |
| 504. |
Government starts process to build India's first defence 'Quad' by linking four cities of which state? |
| Answer» Union Defence Ministry has started the process to set up India's first defence industrial 'Quad' (quadrilateral corridor) linking Chennai with four other cities of Tamil Nadu to promote industries manufacturing weapons and military equipments. 'Quad' project in Tamil Nadu will connect Chennai with Hosur, Coimbatore, Salem and Tiruchirappalli. Union Defence Ministry is finalising the broad contours of the project and will soon hire a top consultancy firm to prepare a detailed report. Officials from Defence Ministry along with representatives from defence PSUs Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd. and Bharat Earth Movers ? will soon start interactions with defence manufacturers in Coimbatore, Salem, Chennai and Tiruchirappalli to take their views on the proposed Quad in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 505. |
Which state launches "T App Folio" app for all government services recently? |
| Answer» Telangana government launched "T App Folio", a mobile governance application, for delivery of government to citizen (G2C) and business to citizen (B2C) services anytime and anywhere. Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao said that, Telangana has become the second state in India to launch a mobile governance application in place for provision of G2C services. T App Folio provides more than 150 services like MeeSeva services, RTA services, fee payments and bill payments, in the first phase. T App Folio will act as a platform to bring together all government departments. It has been launched in Telugu and English languages. | |
| 506. |
Which state plans to open Academy of Adventure Sports to empower unemployed youth in sports? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh government is establishing an Academy of Adventure Sports at Gandikota village on the banks of river Pennar in Kadapa district. The Academy is being established to empower unemployed youth in taking up adventure sports /adventure tourism centres as career building. The government also aims attracting tourists apart from employment generation and promoting adventure sports. | |
| 507. |
This state signs MoU with Nandan Nilekanis e-Gov to provide online services. |
| Answer» Punjab government in both transparent and smooth manner, the state government signed a MoU with e-Governance Foundation (e-Gov) of Nandan Nilekani. According to the MoU, a total of 67 services would be provided online within a span of 1 year under 12 modules namely Property Tax, Water & Sewerage Management, Complaints and Grievance, Licensing, Fire Service, Verification, Birth and Death, ULB web portal, Mobile App, State and ULB Dashboards, Payroll and Financial Accounting. On this occasion, Local Government Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu "The Punjab Government is fully committed to fulfilling promises of delivering the citizen-centric services to the people of the state in a transparent and smooth manner so as to ensure that they don't have to make rounds of government offices to avail the same." | |
| 508. |
Which state launches Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas recently? |
| Answer» Odisha State Government has launched 'Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas' (our village, our development) programme with an objective to reach out to the people in rural areas of Odisha and involve them in developmental activities. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik flagged off 'Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas' video vans. These video vans will move across Odisha and will highlight various welfare schemes of Government. Through the Wi-fi enabled video walls in these vans, people would be able to send their grievances directly to the Chief Ministers' Office Secretariat in Bhubaneswar. Odisha State Government believes that this initiative will help in solving people's grievances instantly. | |
| 509. |
Which state government launched 'Khushi', a scheme that offers free sanitary pads to 17 lakh girl students in the state? |
| Answer» Odisha government launched 'Khushi', a scheme that offers free sanitary pads to 17 lakh girl students in Odisha. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the scheme 'Khushi'. This will offer free sanitary pads for girl students from Class 6 to 12 studying in all government and government-aided schools of Odisha. He said that, this scheme will help in improving health and hygiene of adolescent girls and in higher retention of girl students in school. | |
| 510. |
Gadchiroli book reading event conducted in which Indian state, created a new Guinness world record by breaking the Guinness world record created in Turkey recently? |
| Answer» Gadchiroli book reading event created a new Guinness world record breaking the Guinness world record created in Turkey on 18th May 2017. Nearly 7,000 people participated in the book reading event conducted at Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The event was organised by police authorities. Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed the event. The book reading event in Turkey held on 18th May 2017 had participation from 5,754 people. Maheshwar Reddy, Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli, said that, Gadchiroli is a Naxal dominant region and this event will project a positive image of Gadchiroli to the world. | |
| 511. |
Which state plans to set up National Medicinal Plants Board of the Ministry of Ayush? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh State Government approved the setting up of a regional-cum-facilitation centre of the National Medicinal Plants Board of the Ministry of Ayush. This centre will be set up in Jogindernagar town in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Rs. 748.30 lakh has been allocated for setting up this centre, wherein the central government would provide a grant of Rs 149.60 lakh. The centre will provide inputs for conservation, cultivation and sale of medicinal plants and will also facilitate training, research and development of region-specific planting material. | |
| 512. |
This state government declares holiday for Women Staff on March 8, International Womens Day. |
| Answer» Telangana government has declared a special casual leave to all the women employees in the state on March 8, 2018, on the occasion of International Women's Day. International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women's Rights and International Peace. The first national women's day was held in New York in 1909 on February 28 and was organized by the Socialist Party of America. | |
| 513. |
Recently, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced its exit from the proposed light metro project for two cities in __________. |
| Answer» Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced its exit from the proposed light metro project for Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode. The Rs. 7,500 crore light metro project was proposed to cover 35.12 km in two cities and the state's revised share in the project was pegged at Rs 2,700 crore. | |
| 514. |
This state government has started Asmita Yojana to provide sanitary napkins at subsidised rates. |
| Answer» On the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD-2018), the Maharashtra government has started Ashmita Yojana under which sanitary napkins at subsidised rates will be provided to rural girls and women across the state. As stated by state government, the scheme will emerge as a model scheme for the country. The girls studying in Zilla Parishad schools will get a sanitary pad packet for Rs 5. Meanwhile, the women living in rural area can avail the sanitary packs for Rs 24 or Rs 29. | |
| 515. |
Which state power utility starts 'Pink Electricity Zone' recently? |
| Answer» On 8th March 2018 (International Women's Day), Madhya Pradesh West Power Distribution Company (MPWPDC) launched a 'Pink Electricity Zone' that will be managed by women staff. Akash Tripathi, MD of MPWPDC, said that, the Pink Electricity Zone comprises 25 women staff. They will manage the energy maintenance work of 13,000 power connections in Aranya Nagar. Only women have been posted as Assistant engineer, junior engineer, line supervisor, linepersons, metre readers, accountant, computer operators in the zone. They will be dressed in pink uniform. | |
| 516. |
Which state government has launched India's first state-led incubator for women entrepreneurs "WE-Hub"? |
| Answer» The Telangana government has launched India's first state-led incubator for women entrepreneurs, called as Women Entrepreneurship Hub (WE-Hub), in Hyderabad on the occasion of International Women's Day (IWD-2018). Unlike T-Hub, which is meant for technology startups, WE Hub will be open for all kinds of startups led by women. We-Hub will promote women-led, women-owned enterprises in Telangana. It is a platform which is open to all kinds of innovations including a tech start-up, a start-up in social innovation or an idea which is completely radically different. Deepthi Ravula is heading the WE-Hub incubator as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). | |
| 517. |
The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Laboratory (IBSD) has established a floating laboratory in __________. |
| Answer» The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Laboratory (IBSD), Imphal, has established a floating laboratory in Loktak Lake, Manipur, to continuously monitor its water quality and improve it. Manipur's Forest and Environment Minister, Thounaojam Shyamkumar Singh inaugurated the floating laboratory on 24th February 2018 in Imphal. Bhagaton Singh, Project Director of Loktak Development Authority (LDA) said that, the floating laboratory was launched as a joint venture between LDA and IBSD. IBSD Director Professor Dinabandhu Sahu said that, a study will be undertaken to convert the water plants into organic fertilizer. He said that, the boat features an equipment that will collect data to study the ecosystem of the lake. | |
| 518. |
Which state government unveiled the State flag (nada dhwaja) recently? |
| Answer» Karnataka government unveiled the State flag (nada dhwaja) for Karnataka. If Karnataka receives Central government approval, it will be the second state after Jammu and Kashmir to have a flag. The flag is tricolor comprising yellow, white and red with State emblem at the centre. Now the proposal will be forwarded to the Union Home Ministry for approval, as a State is not empowered to declare its own flag. The state emblem is blue in colour named Gandaberunda. Gandaberunda is a mythical two-headed bird. | |
| 519. |
Which state India Gate opens its gate to unveil rich culture recently? |
| Answer» India comprises of rich culture and tradition time and again exhibited the rich talent and ethnicity. Owing to display the richness, a three festival has been organized to celebrate Odisha's culture, tradition, heritage, and cuisine have been commenced from today in the lawns of the India Gate. Filling up the streets, the programmes lined up for the festival include those on fashion, culture, dance, handicrafts. The Visitors are also being treated to the coastal state's mouth-watering delicacies. One of the highlights is an innovative fort-shaped food-court, reflecting the ambiance of 'Baarah Maasi Tera Parba', which reflects Odisha's passion for festivals in one calendar year. Denizens from every nook and corner of the National Capital will witness the unique culture, heritage, traditions, dance, melody, culinary delights, along with illustrious history and freedom struggle of Odisha under one spectrum. As per sources from the organizing committee, the entrance gate will be in the shape of 'Dola Bimana', which is a common sight in Odisha, during the festival of Holi. Intricate pattachitra designs will add colors to this decorum. To commemorate the life of brave-hearts who fought daringly against the oppression of British forces in Odisha, this edition of Odisha Parba shall highlight individuals and incidents which marked the remarkable struggle from 1804-1947. A Grand Stage will be set up with a backdrop of Barabati Fort to evoke the glorious past of Odisha. An exhibition, a coffee table book and a multi-projection film shall throw light on the rebellions which spread across Odisha in the 19th and 20th centuries. Apart from this, a sculpture gallery by internationally renowned sculptor Padma Shree Sudarshan Sahoo shall showcase the intricate stonework. | |
| 520. |
Which state announces pension for single women through Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh scheme? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh' scheme that will offer pension to unmarried women above 50 years of age. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this scheme on the occasion of International Women's Day. | |
| 521. |
Recently, This state passes bill for death penalty for rape of girls aged 12 & below. |
| Answer» On 9th March 2018, a bill approving death penalty to those convicted of raping or gang-raping a girl who is aged 12 years or below, was passed by Rajasthan assembly. Rajasthan has become the second state in India after Madhya Pradesh to approve death sentence for those convicted of raping girls aged 12 years and below. Gulab Chand Kataria, Rajasthan home minister, introduced the Criminal Laws (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2018 in the assembly. It was passed by a voice vote. Sections 376-AA and 376-DD have been added in the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in regard with rape and gang-rape of young girls. It provides that, whoever rapes or gang-rapes a girl up to 12 years of age shall be punished to death or a rigorous imprisonment for a minimum of 14 years and 20 years respectively for the sections. This can be extended for imprisonment of the offender's whole life along with fine. | |
| 522. |
The first HADR exercise 'Samvedna' of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in association with South Asian Region nations has started in __________. |
| Answer» The first Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise 'Samvedna' of the Indian Air Force in association with South Asian Region nations has started off the coast of Kerala from March 12, 2018. The 6-day multilateral exercise would involve representatives from air forces of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and the UAE. The purpose of the exercise is to galvanise all stakeholders in synergising a unified HADR efforts. The entire settings of the exercise is based on a scenario of a tsunami in the western coast of India originating from an earthquake in Makran subduction zone and resulting in post-tsunami disaster management along the western coast and western islands of India. The exercise, hosted by the Southern Air Command, will provide a clear understanding of the scope, role and task, including challenges in air operations and ensure better understanding, and sharing of response procedures among the nations. | |
| 523. |
Which state has become the best performing State in rural job scheme? |
| Answer» West Bengal has become the best performing State both in terms of allotting jobs and utilising funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. West Bengal generated more than 28.21 crore work days under the scheme so far in 2017-18 and spent more than Rs.7,335.31 crore for it. Tamil Nadu occupied the second spot with 22.17 crore work days and spent Rs. 5,981.75 crore. | |
| 524. |
The Punjab government has decided to extend the free dengue tests for how many health centers? |
| Answer» The Punjab government has decided to extend the free dengue tests in 33 centers across the state. Notably, the step was taken in a bid to eradicate dengue from the state. Punjab's Health Minister Brahm Mohindra announced to extend the free dengue tests in 33 centers across the state while chairing the meeting of the state task force on dengue held at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh. Chief Minister Brahm Mohindra the other major initiative taken to fight the menace of dengue is that all the Medical Officers and Rural Medical Officers would be trained on the preventive measures required to check the outbreak and spread of Dengue. He said that earlier free dengue testing was available at only 26 centers which has now been extended at 33 centers. | |
| 525. |
Recently, in which state India's tallest tricolour flag was hosted? |
| Answer» India's tallest tricolour was hoisted in Belagavi, Karnataka on March 12, 2018. The flag hoisted in Belagavi is 110m high from the base plate to the top while its size is 120X80 ft. The flag was hoisted by Belagavi District in-charge Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi. It weighs 500 kg and was hoisted through an electro mechanic operating system. Before hoisting of the tallest flag at Belagavi, 107 metre tall tricolour flown in Pune was the highest, followed by 105 metre tall tricolour at Attari-Wagah border. To have the tallest tricolour in Balagavi was the dream project of Belagavi (North) Congress MLA Feroz Sait. | |
| 526. |
This state Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British Council to strengthen educational and cultural cooperation. |
| Answer» Maharashtra State Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British Council to strengthen educational and cultural cooperation. British Council is United Kingdom's (UK's) international culture and educational arm. It has completed 70 years in India. As per the terms of the MoU, British Council would be training 30000 teachers in the English language in Maharashtra. In the past, British Council already trained more than 100000 teachers, benefitting around five million learners. The training of 30000 teachers will be funded by Tata Trusts, the philanthropic arm of Tata group. | |
| 527. |
Which state's forest department has recently launched an app to track and fight forest fires during summer? |
| Answer» Odisha forest department has launched an app to track and fight forest fires during summer, recently. This app was launched on 3rd March 2018. Also, a Whatsapp group named 'Forest Fire Alert' has been formed for sharing information on tracking, preventing and fighting forest fires between forest officials and local people who help the forest officials. The Forest Survey of India (FSI) monitors the forests and when there is a fire, information is send to state forest department.Forest officials reach the spot and photos are uploaded in the Whatsapp group and app. This ensures that, officials reach the spot without fail. | |
| 528. |
With which state government, Kay Ventures tie up for Apparel Hub? |
| Answer» The Telangana government is setting up an Rs. 100-crore Apparel Super Hub in Sircilla. It signed a memorandum of understanding with Kay Ventures to roll out the project. To be set up on 20 acres, the hub will be completed in three phases. The first phase will be taken up with an investment of Rs. 30 crores in a year. While the State government will infuse 90 percent of the phase-1 funds, Kay Ventures and its associates will take care of the balance amount. | |
| 529. |
India's first industrial solar microgrid factory was set up in which state? |
| Answer» Swedish-Swiss multinational giant ABB announced commissioning of India's first industrial solar microgrid at its factory in Vadodara, Gujarat. Microgrid is a localized electricity source which can function autonomously as well as by connecting and being synced with the traditional centralized electrical grid (macrogrid). Microgrids with integrated battery energy storage is primarily setup to ensure continuity of work during planned and unplanned power outages. ABB's Mircrogrid (having rooftop photovoltaic field and battery-energy storage system) at its factory in Vadodara will harness the solar energy and will thus help in meeting the growing electricity needs. ABB's Mircrogrid (having rooftop photovoltaic field and battery-energy storage system) at its factory in Vadodara will harness the solar energy and will thus help in meeting the growing electricity needs. | |
| 530. |
With which state Tata Trusts signed MoU for implementing the state's decision on land rights settlement for slum dwellers in urban areas? |
| Answer» Odisha State government and Tata Trusts signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for implementing the state's decision on land rights settlement for slum dwellers in urban areas. The MoU was signed in presence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who directed all district collectors and concerned government officials to accord top priority to this work. As per the terms of the MoU, Tata Trusts will provide technical support to Odisha State Government in implementing this decision. | |
| 531. |
This state proposed an insurance scheme for journalists recently. |
| Answer» Assam State Government has proposed an insurance scheme for journalists and their families in State budget for the year 2018-19. This announcement was made by Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during presentation of state budget for 2018-19 in the assembly on March 12, 2018. Mr. Sarma stated that for the year 2018-19, budgetary allocation of Rs 63 crore has been earmarked for the Information and Public Relations Department that would implement schemes for journalists in Assam. This 'Journalist Insurance Scheme would ensure security and protection of the journalists and their families. | |
| 532. |
Which state has launched Pravasi Pension Scheme recently? |
| Answer» Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched Pravasi pension scheme. The scheme gives those hailing from Kerala but living outside the state or country, a pension of 2,000 a month. People over the age of 60 years are eligible for the pension. The scheme is not applicable for state and central government employees. | |
| 533. |
What is the position of Andra Pradesh in Global Multidimensional Poverty Index? |
| Answer» As per a recent household survey conducted in Andhra Pradesh, the state attained a rank equivalent to 51st rank globally on Multidimensional Poverty Index. On the global Multidimensional Poverty Index, India ranked at 66th position with an index value of 0.1911. As per Multidimensional Poverty Index Report 2017, launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on March 13, 2018, Andhra Pradesh's index value is 0.0825. Thus on a comparative basis, Andhra Pradesh can be placed at 51st position. The survey was conducted by Vision Management Unit, Planning Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh in collaboration with Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), University of Oxford, UK. | |
| 534. |
This state will host the 105th edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC-2018). |
| Answer» The 105th session of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Manipur Central University in Imphal on March 16, 2018. The focal theme of the 5-day ISC is "Reaching the Unreached Through Science & Technology". Approx 5,000 delegates from all over the country and 2,000 scientists along with four Nobel Laureates will grace the event. The Indian Science Congress is an annual event, usually held in the first week of January. The 104th ISC was held at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 535. |
Which state government collaborate with RIMES for disaster management recently? |
| Answer» The Odisha government will collaborate with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for strengthening its early warning services. The partnership will be forged between Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and RIMES in field of drought monitoring and early warning. Both entities will ink Memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration and evolve institutional mechanism between them for better coordination. The RIMES is an intergovernmental body registered under United Nations. It is owned and managed by 45 collaborating countries in the Asia Pacific and Africa. | |
| 536. |
For which state, Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has granted environmental clearance? |
| Answer» Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has granted environmental clearance for setting up India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project at Bodi West hills in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. In November 2017, Tamil Nadu State Expert Appraisal Committee had observed that proposed site forms part of the catchment area of various streams that contribute to the Vaigai watershed. Among these, most important condition is to obtain Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) consent to establish and operate the project. The INO project, jointly supported by Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) envisages building a world class underground laboratory to study properties of neutrinos (subatomic particles produced by the decay of radioactive elements). | |
| 537. |
Which state has become the first Indian state to conduct a household survey exclusively to estimate the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) at the state and district levels? |
| Answer» Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has recently released the Andhra Pradesh Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) Report 2017. According to the report, the State secured an Index value of 0.0825 (value ranges from 0 to 1; 0 being the best and 1 being the worst). It is equivalent to 51st rank globally. India, with an Index value of 0.1911 is at the 66th position. Within the state, East Godavari is the top district with a value of 0.0468 and Vizianagaram is at the bottom of the table with a value of 0.1271. The study was conducted by the Vision Management Unit (VMU) of the Planning Department in collaboration with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) of the University of Oxford, UK. By conducting MPI study, the Andhra Pradesh has become the first Indian state to conduct a household survey exclusively to estimate the MPI at the State and district levels. | |
| 538. |
This state goverment ordered all government hospitals and orphanages to establish SHISHU SWAGAT KENDRA - PALNA recently. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh State Government ordered all government hospitals and orphanages to establish SHISHU SWAGAT KENDRA - PALNA and put up cradles in front of their buildings so that any person, lady or couple can leave their unwanted child without disclosing their identity. Objective of this setup is to tackle the problem of abandoning the infants at the roadside or other places which may pose a risk of life for the baby. All these centres will have arrangements for taking proper care of such infants. All these centres will have arrangements for taking proper care of such infants. This setup is expected to bridge the gap between the number of children available for adoption and the increasing list of adoptive parents. | |
| 539. |
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will set up India's first offshore wind turbines in which state? |
| Answer» The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will set up India's first offshore wind turbines at Arichamunai near Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu. This region was selected on the basis of the quality and speed of the wind which was found to be good. The MNRE will install 4 to 5 wind turbines, each with the capacity to generate a minimum of 6 MW of power. | |
| 540. |
The Union Government approves Plastic Park to be set up in ___________. |
| Answer» Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ananthkumar announced that the Government of India approved the setting up of a Plastic Park in Deoghar District, Jharkhand. The project would be set up at a cost of Rs. 120 crores in an area of 150 acres. Mr. Ananthkumar also announced the setting up of Rs. 3.5 crore Plastic Recycling unit at Deoghar to tackle the menace of plastic waste being generated due to the place being a tourist attraction. | |
| 541. |
Which state will host the Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting - 2018? |
| Answer» The 'Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting - 2018' under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has started in Guwahati, Assam on April 18, 2018. The team is led by the Chairman and Transport Minister of Rajasthan, Yunus Khan, and transport ministers of various states are its members. In total 24 states are participating in the two-day programme. The meeting will mainly focus on the following agenda: frame a National Road Safety Code with the objective to reduce fatalities and road accidents by 50% by 2020; improving road accident victims' assistance infrastructure; strategies for road safety advocacy programmes; harmonization of motor vehicles taxes across different states; strategies for improving the inter-state passenger and goods transport, harmonization of permit conditions and permit fees across the states, etc. | |
| 542. |
Which is the first Indian state to get tribal instructors for literacy? |
| Answer» In a first, Kerala government will rope in qualified tribal instructors to impart literacy in their respective settlements in a bid to improve literacy rates among tribal populations. The instructors will teach people who are above 15 years of age. Around 370 instructors for 100 villages have been appointed for the initiative. | |
| 543. |
In which state, anti-graft portal was launched? |
| Answer» Bharatya Janata Party (BJP) Government in Uttar Pradesh under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath completed one year in office and on this occasion, UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched an anti-graft portal. The portal is aimed at taking action against any official who is involved in corruption or is encouraging it at any level. Action will be taken based on a video or any other evidence uploaded through the portal. The portal was launched in presence of Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Dinesh Sharma. A grand cultural programme was held to mark one year of UP CM Yogi Adityanath's Government in office and a multi-colour booklet titled 'Ek Saal - Nayee Misaal' with the punchline 'Huaa Vikaas - Badha Vishwaas'was unveiled. Besides, Cm Adityanath announced that his government will soon come up with four lakh jobs in as many as 64 departments. | |
| 544. |
GNFC started its socio-economic Neem Project in ___________. |
| Answer» Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) started its socio-economic Neem Project in Amethi District, Uttar Pradesh. GNFC intends to collect 8,000 to 10,000 MT Neem seeds from the State. Using Neem as a key ingredient, GNFC has started producing Neem oil-based products such as Neem soap, handwash, shampoo etc. | |
| 545. |
Which state inks MoU with Bharat Financial for animal healthcare plan? |
| Answer» The Madhya Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department has inked a MoU with Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd (BFIL) to launch 'Pashu Dhan Sanjeevani - 1962', an animal healthcare programme. The MoU was signed in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister Antar Singh Arya and BFIL CEO and MD Geoff Woolley. The 'Pashu Dhan Sanjeevani - 1962' is claimed to be the first of its kind initiative by any state government in India. This programme offers animal owners a range of veterinary services. They just have to dial the toll-free helpline number 1962. The service delivery process will be monitored through the 'Bharat Sanjeevani' software and a mobile app exclusively developed for doctors, veterinary field officers and artificial insemination technicians. | |
| 546. |
Recently, Which state Declares Jackfruit As Official Fruit Of State? |
| Answer» Jackfruit attained a respected status with the state government declaring it as the official fruit of Kerala. Kerala has been producing around 30 to 60 crore jackfruits every year. As per the officials, the state can generate a revenue of around Rs 30,000 crore through value-added jackfruit products. | |
| 547. |
Which state plans to transforming its capital into world class city? |
| Answer» State of Andhra Pradesh is constructing a world-class city in its de facto capital Amaravati. Nearly 3840 apartments in 61 towers are under construction in the Amaravati capital region. Out of 61 towers, 21 towers having 1440 apartments are being built by Shapurji Palonji. These apartments will be for Type 1, Type 2 government officers and Group D employees. 22 towers with 1968 apartments for NGOs, are being built by L&T while 18 towers having 432 apartments (for Members of Legislative Assembly, Members of Legislative Council and All India Services Officers are being built by Nagarjuna Construction Company. Towers being built by Shapurji Palonji and L&T are at Nelapadu village while those being built by Nagarjuna Construction Company are at Rayapudi village. This entire urbanisation project is being supervised by Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development under Minister P Narayana. | |
| 548. |
Which state has launched a multi-utility vehicle Naipunya Ratham (or World on Wheels)? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a multi-utility vehicle "NAIPUNYA RATHAM (or World on Wheels)", which aims to bring technology to the remote corners. It was launched at the Secretariat in Amaravathi on March 22, 2018. As part of the Smart village Smart Ward Programme, the Naipunya Rathaams will facilitate and look to improve digital literacy, digital skills and create an awareness on various government schemes that are underway in the new state of Andhra Pradesh. The state government will soon roll out 12 more Naipunya Rathams by May 2018. | |
| 549. |
This state is going to set up India's largest 5,000MW solar park. |
| Answer» Gujarat is to set up India's largest 5,000MW solar park in Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). It will be established on 11,000 hectares of land along the Gulf of Khambhat in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). The construction of this solar park will attract an investment of Rs 25,000 crore and provide employment for more than 20,000 people. Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd (GPCL), Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd (GUVNL) and Gujarat Electric Transmission Corporation (GETCO) along with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the Central Transmission Unit (CTU) are involved in implementing the project. Gujarat state government has also planned to set up a 200MW wind park in DSIR. It would attract additional investment of Rs 1,400 crore. | |
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Which state government pitches for Chief Secretary Ratna Prabhas extension? |
| Answer» In order to ensure the hassle-free administrative engagements during state assembly elections, Karnataka government pitched for the extension of Chief Secretary Ratna Prabha K. Anticipating the poll announcement by the election commission, Siddaramaiah has sought the three-month extension for the incumbent Chief Secretary. Ratna Prabha will be completing her tenure on March 31. Centre's Department of Personnel and Training will take the final call on Karnataka's plea. According to media reports, 1982 batch officer who is serving in Ministry of Social Welfare is in the race for the top post along with S K Pattanayak Secretary to Union Ministry of Agriculture. Ratna Prabha had played a pivotal role in the successful organization of the Invest Karnataka Summit in 2016. A 1981 IAS officer was serving as Additional Chief Secretary before her elevation. In 1999 and 2000, she received the 'Woman of the Year' award from the American Biographical Institute Inc, USA. | |