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| 601. |
Which state government launched 'Paree Pain Katha Tiye' child sexual abuse awareness campaign? |
| Answer» Odisha government launched 'Paree Pain Katha Tiye' (A word for the little angel), an awareness campaign against child sexual abuse. UNICEF and the State police have joined hands for the campaign to create the awareness on the importance of preventing child sexual abuse. In each district, the campaign will be led by the Superintendent of Police and District Collector. | |
| 602. |
Recently, Pawan Kalyan unfurls world's largest Indian flag which state? |
| Answer» Pawan Kalyan, actor and Jana Sena Party founder, unfurled the flag, claimed to be the world's largest Indian national flag at Hyderabad, Telangana. Pawan Kalyan unfurled the flag to commemorate the first war of the India's independence that took place in 1857. The flag was 122 feet in length and 183 feet in width. The flag was prepared by an organisation called 'Vibrants of Kalam'. This flag is claimed to be world's largest Indian National Flag. Pawan Kalyan administered a national integration pledge to youth who attended the event. | |
| 603. |
Which state government launched Rythu Bandhu Scheme an investment support scheme to support the livelihood of farmers? |
| Answer» Telangana Government launched Rythu Bandhu Scheme an investment support scheme to support the livelihood of farmers.it is first of kind investment support scheme for farmers to be launched by any state in India. Under this scheme, farmers will directly get financial training support twice every year. About 58 lakh farmers who till over 1.42 crores acres of land in the state are expected to be benefited from the initiative. | |
| 604. |
This state opens the biggest solar power plant at Energy Awareness Park in the presence of Power Minister Tamiyo Taga in Itanagar recently. |
| Answer» Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the state's biggest solar power plant at Energy Awareness Park in the presence of Power Minister Tamiyo Taga in Itanagar. The plant, with a capacity of 1 MW, was commissioned on April 1 at an estimated investment of Rs 8.50 crore. The officials of Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) successfully implemented the project. | |
| 605. |
This state government plans to provide free internet to over 20 lakh poor families. |
| Answer» Kerala Government approved setting up of the Kerala Fibre Optic Network Limited, the Joint Venture, to implement the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project, as a part of its programme to offer free internet to over 20 lakh poor families. The Kerala government has decided to establish the Joint Venture company to launch its new optic fibre pathway. This decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The K-FON initiative is implemented to offer fast internet connectivity to government offices and educational institutions and quality internet service to public at an affordable rate. The cabinet also approved the Memorandum of Association and the Article of the Association of the new company, to be set up by the Kerala State IT Infrastructure Limited, the Kerala State Electricity Board and the state government. | |
| 606. |
Which state gets major fillip in industrial development of state? |
| Answer» Punjab has got a major fillip to the industrial development in the state. | |
| 607. |
Union Minister Rajnath Singh praises this state govt for action against Maoists. |
| Answer» Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Jharkhand government for its success against Maoists was a matter of pride for him. Chairing a meeting on left-wing extremism, Singh said the Centre would extend all possible help to the state government to deal with Maoists. According to an official statement, Singh said that Jharkhand has been leading on most of the indicators related to the fight against Maoists. He praised the Jharkhand government for using technology and providing excellent infrastructure to the Central Reserve Police Force and holding a maximum number of meetings of the unified command. | |
| 608. |
Stanford University will partner with this state to combat chronic diseases. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh informed that the United States Stanford University will partner with Uttar Pradesh to fight disease like Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). Sidharth Nath Singh headed the delegation of top state officials to the United States. As a part of the official visit to the United States, the Indian delegation met with officials from the State Department, the Department of Commerce and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). They also held round tables with industry representatives. | |
| 609. |
This state Electricity Board signed a MoU with the National Thermal Power Corporation for increasing solar power generation in the state. |
| Answer» The Kerala State Electricity Board has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Thermal Power Corporation for increasing solar power generation in the state. The MoU also includes an agreement to set up a 15 MW solar power unit at the NTPC complex in Kayamkulam. The possibility of setting up solar plants at reservoirs, open space & top of buildings will also be explored. | |
| 610. |
Which state govt has signed a MoU with Centres Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council to train state PWD officials to rate govt buildings? |
| Answer» Maharashtra govt has signed a MoU with Centres Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council to train state PWD officials to rate govt buildings. With this, Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to sign such a MoU. As per the agreement, the GRIHA Council would train PWD's civil & electrical engineers & architects to rate govt buildings as per its parameters. | |
| 611. |
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will offer Rs 10 crore under corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to which state government for the widening of Gaurikund-Kedarnath trek route? |
| Answer» The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will be giving Rs 10 crore out of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to the Uttarakhand government for the widening of Gaurikund-Kedarnath trek route. An assurance to this effect was given by Union Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat. It was at the chief minister's request that the union minister agreed to raise the amount to be given by the ONGC for the purpose from Rs 4.5 crore to Rs 10 crore. | |
| 612. |
Which state got India's first all-woman Post Office Passport Seva Kendra? |
| Answer» Punjab got India's first all-woman Post Office Passport Seva Kendra. The 192nd POPSK of the country and the first one to be operated by an all-women team is located in Phagwara, Punjab. It was inaugurated by Union Minister Vijay Sampla in the local head Post Office of Phagwara. The Post Office Passport Seva Kendra is part of the central government's initiative for women empowerment. It Aimed at providing facilities related to applying for and processing of passport applications for the people, the POPSK is likely to act as a great support for the town as it is the NRI hub of Doaba region of Punjab. Aimed at providing facilities related to applying for and processing of passport applications for the people, the POPSK is likely to act as a great support for the town as it is the NRI hub of Doaba region of Punjab. | |
| 613. |
As per the Union Finance Ministry, an E-way bill system for intra-state movement of goods valued over Rs 50000 would be rolled out for which two states? |
| Answer» Union Finance Ministry has announced that E-way bill system for intra-state movement of goods valued over Rs 50000 would be rolled out in Assam from May 16, 2018 and in Rajasthan from May 20, 2018. In context of this news, it is important to note that E-way bill system for moving goods worth over Rs 50000 from one state to another has already been rolled out since April 1, 2018. The same for intra or within the state movement has been rolled out in phased manner and so far 18 states, including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar have made e-way bill mandatory for intra-state movement of goods. Till May 13, 2018 more than 4.15 crore e-way bills have been generated, which includes more than 1 crore e-way bills for intra-state movement of goods. | |
| 614. |
This state government will launch free treatment scheme for the road accident victims. |
| Answer» The Gujarat government will launch free treatment scheme for the road accident victims on May 18. Under this scheme, the state government will bear medical expenses of up to Rs 50,000 for each victim of road accident in the state for the first 48 hours. Free treatment includes dressing of wounds, X-ray, blood transfusion, treatment in ICU and MRI, and all other treatment available in a hospital. As per scheme, even people hailing from other states or citizens of other countries will get free treatment regardless of their income if they meet with a road accident and admitted to a government or a private hospital in Gujarat.' | |
| 615. |
India's first national sports university will come up in which state? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved an ordinance to set up the India's first national sports university in Imphal, Manipur. The ordinance is on the lines of the bill introduced in Lok Sabha in August, 2017, which is already pending in Parliament. The proposed university will be spread over 325 acres and cost Rs 524 crore. It will promote sports education in the areas of sports sciences, sports technology, sports management, and sports coaching. It will function as a national training centre for select sports disciplines. It may also establish campuses and study centres in other parts of the country. The University will be empowered to grant degrees, diplomas and certificates. | |
| 616. |
NABARD Sanctions Solar street lighting system in which state? |
| Answer» Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu launches LED Solar Street Lighting System in 4 Districts. Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh launches the Scheme by dint of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD),which Sanctioned the Scheme Under its Rural Infrastructure Development Fund. he NABARD has given a total amount of Rs 87.83 lakh for implementing LED Solar Street lighting System in the State. | |
| 617. |
Which state plans to launch the 'Chatra Parivahan Suraksha Yojana' to ensure safety of girl students? |
| Answer» The Haryana Government will launch the 'Chatra Parivahan Suraksha Yojana' to ensure safety of girl students. For facilitating women, the state government has opened women police stations in districts. Besides, women help desks have also been set up. Earlier, women constituted 6% of the police force which has now been increased to 9% by the present government. Now, it has been decided to further increase this percentage to 11. | |
| 618. |
This state government is going to launch Chatra Parivahan Suraksha Yojana for the safety of girls. |
| Answer» Haryana government is going to launch Chatra Parivahan Suraksha Yojana for the safety of girls. Under this scheme, all the girl students will get free travel facility from their home to their educational institutions. The primary objective of this scheme is to ensure that the girls feel secure at public places, workplaces and while traveling. | |
| 619. |
RIL has received environment clearance for the expansion and optimisation project for which state? |
| Answer» Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has received environment clearance for the expansion and optimisation of its petrochemical complex at Nagothane in Raigad district of Maharashtra at an estimated cost of Rs 2,338 crore. The proposal is to expand the gas cracker and downstream plants located at Nagothane village in Raigad district by way of debottlenecking, expansion and change of fuel in a captive power plant (CPP). | |
| 620. |
This state Government announced that 10% of all police force will be reserved for women. |
| Answer» Tripura state Government announced that 10% of all police force will be reserved for women. This decision was taken with close observation to Supreme Court's decision with the Nirbhaya gang rape case of 2012 and will be subjected to increase in future if necessary. In the state at present out of 26,000 police personnel there are 1,200 women. Seven all-women police stations across the state, including two in Agartala has been set up. Apart from this a PRAYAAS committeein every police station consisting of former policemen, veterans and politicians has been formed to deal with policing. | |
| 621. |
For which state ONGC will begin its operations in Nagayalanka block? |
| Answer» Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will begin its operations in Nagayalanka block in Krishna District of Andra Pradesh. This will be inaugurated by ONGC CMD Mr. Shashi Shankerin the site near the Bhavadevarapalli Village. This Early production System (EPS)will cost Rs. 6804 crore. For environmental protection an amount of Rs. 340 crore has been spent. The ONGC initially targeted developing of three wells and one EPS, whose handling capacity is drilling of 379 cum/per dayof crude oil and 0.145 Million Standard cubic feet of gas per day. | |
| 622. |
This state will inaugurate the world's largest bird sculpture, Jatayu Earth's Centre. |
| Answer» Kerala tourism will soon inaugurate the world's largest bird sculpture, Jatayu Earth's Centre, in Thiruvananthapuram. The replica of bird 'Jatayu', a character in the Ramayana is 65 feet tall & is positioned right at the top of a rock situated 1,000 feet above sea level. The rock, 'Jatayupara', where the structure is based, is the place where Jatayu fell after its wings were slain by Ravana. | |
| 623. |
Which state government has launched 'Nidaan' software for disease monitoring? |
| Answer» The Rajasthan government has launched 'Nidaan' software for presumptive diagnosis and monitoring of seasonal and non-communicable diseases as well as the trends of ailments found in specific areas. It is expected to help in formulation of specific action plans for control of diseases. "Nidaan" will facilitate online entries of as many as 46 diseases and healthcare services available for their treatment in different institutions. | |
| 624. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate Bangladesh Bhawan in which state? |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate Bangladesh Bhawan at Shanti Niketan in West Bengal. The two leaders then paid floral tributes to Rabindra Nath Tagore. This is the first time in Indian history, that two prime ministers attended a convocation ceremony. | |
| 625. |
Which state government has announced that it would provide life insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh each to all farmers in the state? |
| Answer» Telangana government has announced that it would provide life insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh each to all farmers in the state. The Telangana government has tied up with LIC for implementation of the scheme. Irrespective of the reasons due to which a farmer dies, the insured amount of Rs 5 lakh shall be paid to the nominee proposed by the insured farmer within 10 days of the claim. | |
| 626. |
This state government has launched the 'Prakritik Kheti Khushhaal Kisaan Yojana' to promote organic farming. |
| Answer» The Himachal Pradesh government has launched the 'Prakritik Kheti Khushhaal Kisaan Yojana' to enhance agricultural income by adopting low-cost climate-resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) system. Under the scheme farmers would be provided training, necessary equipments, bio-pesticides, bio-insecticides, etc. The purpose of the scheme is to promote organic farming in a big way and plans to adopt an integrated approach for promoting organic and zero budget natural farming system. At present, 39,790 farmers have already switched over to organic farming ensuring production of healthy food grains, free from harmful chemical ingredients. | |
| 627. |
India signs a loan agreement with World Bank for this state financial management project. |
| Answer» An Agreement for IBRD Credit of USD 21.7 Million from the World Bank for the Strengthening of Public Financial Management in Rajasthan Project was signed in New Delhi. The Project size is approximately USD 31 million, of which USD 21.7 million will be financed by the World Bank, and the remaining amount will be funded out of the State Budget. The Project objective is to contribute to improved Budget execution, enhanced accountability and greater efficiency in Revenue Administration in Rajasthan. | |
| 628. |
Gaj Yatra a national campaign aimed to protect elephants was launched in which state? |
| Answer» Gaj Yatra Gaj Yatra is an 18-month-long national campaign aimed to protect elephants, India's national heritage animal in 12 elephant range states. It was organized by the Wildlife Trust of India in collaboration with the State Forest Department. Under this campaign, an elephant mascot will be there. It was launched to the acknowledged good gesture of villagers from Garo Hills who had set aside part of their community-owned land to create village researchers. | |
| 629. |
NMDC, NLC and an Australian firm to develop R&D facility of which state? |
| Answer» National Mineral Development Corporation and NLC ltd. (formerly knows as Neyveli Lignite Corporation) signed a pact with Environment Clean Technologies Ltd of Australia in Canberra to set up a research and Development facility in Tamil Nadu. This pact would help Australia and India work together in developing low emission iron and steel process through integrated Coldry - Mamtorplant that will be built in India. The project has two phases : Commencing a R&D phase that has a fund of AUD 35 million by Indian partners and commercial expansion of the for the steel making facility with capacity of 5 lakh tonne per annum. The amount for this fund is : AUD 300 million. | |
| 630. |
Which state has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various organic horticultural commodities in the state to protect the interests of the farming community? |
| Answer» Sikkim government has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) for various organic horticultural commodities, mostly vegetables, being produced in the state in order to protect the interests of the farming community. The Sikkimese farmers will get differential MSP for the organic commodities. Sikkim government had banned sale of 27 non-organic food products in the state from April 1, 2018. | |
| 631. |
This state government has decided to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by Re 1. |
| Answer» Kerala government has decided to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by Re 1 in Kerala with effect from 1st June 2018. Kerala has become the first state to announce a reduction in fuel prices. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made the announcement on 30th May 2018. Kerala has become the first state to announce a reduction in fuel prices. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made the announcement on 30th May 2018. Kerala has become the first state to announce a reduction in fuel prices. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made the announcement on 30th May 2018. Pinarayi Vijayan said that, this will create a loss of Rs. 509 crore for the Kerala state government. On 30th May 2018, there was a reduction in the prices of petrol and diesel after 16 consecutive days. But the reduction was only one paisa per litre. | |
| 632. |
India's First Advanced Forensic Lab has to be opened in __________. |
| Answer» Foundation of Sakhi Suraksha Advanced DNA Forensic Laboratory was laid in the campus of Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL), Chandigarh. It is India's first advanced forensic lab dedicated for crimes related to women for timely deliver justice. The advanced lab in par with international standards will contribute to address gap in forensic DNA analysis of pending sexual assault cases in the country. The lab has been set up as model forensic lab and will be replicated in other parts of the country. | |
| 633. |
Which state government started Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana for journalist? |
| Answer» Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana is a new Health Insurance Scheme for the journalists launched by the state government in Odisha. This scheme provides Rs. 2 Lakh per annum health insurance cover to all working journalists of the state. Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana has come into effect from June 1, 2018 and will initially cover around 3200 journalists and their family members from various media groups. The insurance coverage will be applicable for cashless treatment in government and private hospitals. | |
| 634. |
The Cabinet of this state approved the ordinance to grant salary and allowance to the Chief whip? |
| Answer» This was done by amending the Haryana Legislative Assembly ( Salary, Allowances and Pension Members ) Act, 1975. This amendments were done in many other state legislatures like : Delhi, Jharkhand , Kerela , Karnataka , Rajasthan. The tenure of head of department in Haryana was made to a maximum of three years. Some officials will be given extensions beyond their retirement age especially for departments pertaining to law and order, regulatory work, work of administrative importance, infrastructure development and basic public service. | |
| 635. |
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has signed an agreement with this state government to construct three marine ambulance for the state fisheries department. |
| Answer» Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) has entered into an agreement with Kerala government to construct three marine ambulance for the state fisheries department. The vessel will be designed by CSL at its in-house design department. The boats will also have various paramedical facilities like examination and nursing room, medical beds, mortuary freezer, refrigerator. | |
| 636. |
Which state governmenr has launched a Zero Based Natural Farming (ZBNF) scheme for benefitting the farmers by 2024? |
| Answer» The government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a Zero Based Natural Farming (ZBNF) scheme for benefitting the farmers by 2024. MOU was signed between the state's agriculture department and Sustainable India Finance Facility (SIFF). The investment for the ZBNF scheme is Rs. 16,134 crores over the next 6 years. Presently 1,63,034 farmers are practicing ZBNF and the state wants to incorporate all the farmers by 2024. | |
| 637. |
The 1st Cargo of Russian LNG Arrives at __________ in India. |
| Answer» India received the first-ever cargo of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Russia as New Delhi diversifies import basket to meet its vast energy needs. State-owned gas utility GAIL India Ltd will bring the shipload of LNG from Gazprom, a Russian supplier, at Petronet LNG Ltd's import terminal in Dahej, Gujarat. Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received the first consignment at the terminal. Beginning of supplies from Russia comes within weeks of India importing its first ever LNG cargo from the US under a long-term import deal. | |
| 638. |
This state government start dedicated ambulance service for infants for inter hospital transfers during emergencies. |
| Answer» The state government of Gujarat has launched a dedicated ambulance service for infants to prevent the death of newborns due to lack of emergency medical facilities in health centres. This service is under the 'Neonatal ambulance service project for inter-hospital transfer'. It would consist of 10 well equipped ambulances across the state. The service started as a pilot project in Jamnagar Civil Hospital. This project would help newborns of the primary health care centres in the rural areas as they do not have needed medical services available. The ambulance would have special equipment such as baby warmer machines, on-board treatment and comfort. | |
| 639. |
Which state to incorporate Dhakkad Women Cops by 20% to curb crime? |
| Answer» Women will be given an opportunity to join the police aide as an upper helping hand to curb increasing crime against women, said Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar who wishes to increase the number of female police officers in the state. CM Manohar Lal Khattar confirmed there are many instances which cannot be given in a common police station. Therefore the main idea is to increase the women partnership in the police force was earlier done by incorporating 1000 candidates under which 2 % was raised from 6 to 8% which is reserved for women. | |
| 640. |
Recently, this state government has banned single-use water bottles in all government offices in the state. |
| Answer» On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Haryana government has banned single-use water bottles in all government offices in the state. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that a five-point programme would be implemented for maintaining ecological balance in Haryana. It will include plantation of 20 lakh saplings and using LED bulbs. | |
| 641. |
Which state government decides to invest Rs 107 cr to check riverbank erosion? |
| Answer» The West Bengal Government decided to invest 107 crore rupees to check erosion at vulnerable areas along the banks of the Ganga and the Padma. A stretch of 15 kilometers will be concretized, to prevent erosion. The work will be completed by March next year. It will protect hundreds of homes and the river bank close to outposts of the Border Security Force on the Indo-Bangladesh border from being washed away by the strong currents. | |
| 642. |
Which become the first Indian state to use auto-disable syringes for all clinical purposes to prevent infection? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh will become the first Indian state to use auto-disable syringes for all clinical purposes to prevent infection. The move will be enforced from the World Hepatitis Day (WHD-2018) when the state government will declare itself as "Safety Injection Use State". The initiative will ensure one injection will be given from one syringe by mandating universal usage of auto-disable syringes in all clinical/therapeutic cases as part of infection prevention. The move would strengthen the healthcare system by lowering the burden of infections and breaking the cycle of cross infection. | |
| 643. |
Which state government has launched a "Business First Portal" recently? |
| Answer» The Punjab government has launched a "Business First Portal" to give a big push towards the ease of doing business in the state. It was unveiled by Industry Minister Sunder Sham Arora in Jalandhar on June 7, 2018. The online portal will facilitate the industrialists for Regulatory Clearances and Fiscal Approvals, real-time tracking of applications at common platform. | |
| 644. |
This state has decided to do away with semester system in undergraduate courses and revert to annual examination system. |
| Answer» The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to do away with semester system in undergraduate (UG) courses and revert to annual examination system. HP Govt had set up a review committee headed by former vice-chancellor to review RUSA (Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) and it has recommended reverting back to annual examination system. The RUSA was introduced in the state in 2013. | |
| 645. |
Name the state which receives the financial assistance of Rs 84.13 crore under NDRF recently. |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that, the Himachal Pradesh government has received a financial assistance of Rs 84.13 crore from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Finance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). Rs 84.13 crore has been offered to Himachal Pradesh under the NDRF during 2018-2019. | |
| 646. |
Which state government signs MoU with PGBF for establishment of badminton? |
| Answer» Odisha government signed a MoU with Hyderabad-based Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation (PGBF) for setting up of P Gopichand Badminton Academy in Odisha. The MoU was signed between the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha and Pullela Gopichand Badminton Foundation. Odisha government will offer complete financial support for the proposed badminton academy. PGBF will provide technical support such as coaching and physiotherapy services for the players. | |
| 647. |
Which state govt launched a mobile app named "i-Hariyali" under 'Mission Tandarust' to offer free saplings for users? |
| Answer» Punjab govt launched a mobile app named "i-Hariyali" under 'Mission Tandarust' to offer free saplings for users. The users can book a sapling of their choice, a maximum of 25 per person, from a nearby government nursery. | |
| 648. |
This state has been ranked the most vulnerable state in the draft National Disaster Risk Index. |
| Answer» Maharashtra has been ranked the most vulnerable state in the draft National Disaster Risk Index, followed by West Bengal & Uttar Pradesh. States like Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh that are prone to natural calamities have been ranked relatively lower. Few factors taken into consideration were exposure of population, agriculture and livestock, environmental risk & economic vulnerabilities. | |
| 649. |
Which state is hosting the 2nd India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy? |
| Answer» The 2nd edition of India-US colloquium on Earth Observations and Sciences for Society and Economy was inaugurated at the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR-NIO), Dona Paula, Goa on June 11, 2018. The 3-day colloquium is being organised by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, CSIR-NIO and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This multi-disciplinary event will bring together 200 delegates from India and the US to address emerging ocean and earth science issues. It will help both countries to improve ocean and atmosphere observations that contribute to economic well-being of both nations through better weather, climate, and ocean prediction, as well as fisheries management. | |
| 650. |
This state government gives a gift to its students who have scored 75 % or more than that in Class 12th. |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh gives a gift to its students who have scored 75 % or more than that in Class 12th, it will give laptops to its genius future of the nation. For this Madhya Pradesh Government gave Rs 25000 to nearly 22035 students via bank transfer. This scheme was launched by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan. | |