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| 751. |
This state government started a 'Tatkal sewa' for property registration across the state. |
| Answer» The Punjab government started a 'Tatkal sewa' for property registration across the state. Under this, people can seek appointment for 'tatkal' (instant) registration for properties for an hour-long slot from 9 am to 10 am. The facilitation charges for the service would be Rs. 5000. 20 additional dedicated sub-registrars had been deputed at Ludhiana (East), Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala, Kharar and some more districts. So far 1,62,410 online documents have been registered under the new system. | |
| 752. |
Which state CM launched a scheme Rythu Bima for farmers on 72nd Independence Day? |
| Answer» Telangana launches two major schemes on Independence Day. 'Rythu Bima', aimed at providing life insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to every farmer. 'Kanti Velugu', the entire population of 3.7 crore will be provided free eye care. | |
| 753. |
Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has announced to set up Cyclone Warning Centre in __________, Kerala. |
| Answer» Union Ministry of Earth Sciences has announced to set up Cyclone Warning Centre in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram. It also proposed to set up C-band Doppler weather radar at Mangalore, Karnataka. This comes in view of recent heavy rainfall and concerns over extreme weather activities in future. At present, India Meteorological Centre (IMD) has six cyclone warning centres, four along the east coast at Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata, and two along the west coast at Ahmedabad and Mumbai. | |
| 754. |
Which state decided to honour former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee with 3 awards? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan to have 3 awards after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The first award will be given for poets (as former PM was also a poet). The second award will be for the outstanding contribution in the field of journalism. And the third award would be for good work in administration. | |
| 755. |
This state government has launched Disaster Response Force (DRF) vehicles. |
| Answer» Telangana Government has launched Disaster Response Force (DRF) vehicles in Hyderabad to handle situations like flash floods, heavy rains, building collapse and fire mishaps. The DRF vehicles will be parked at 24 locations with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) DRF staff. It will reached affected spots for relief work during necessary situations. DRF personnel will be available on the field for 24/7. Hyderabad is the second city to have an exclusive Enforcement Vigilance Disaster Management wing. | |
| 756. |
According to the annual FIBAC productivity report; which two states lead the way in internet banking? |
| Answer» Eastern and the Southern States such as Manipur and Telangana lead the way in internet banking according to the annual FIBAC productivity report FIBAC productivity report has been published by the Boston Consulting Group, FICCI and Indian Banks' Association. In Telangana, 21.7% of the savings banks accounts carried out the financial transaction through internet banking. | |
| 757. |
NGT directed __________ government to submit an action plan on e-waste management. |
| Answer» The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board and the Central Pollution Control Board to submit an action plan on e-waste management within three months. NGT stated that as a measure to combat pollution and protect the environment the scientific disposal of e-waste is an important factor. NGT, while disposing of a plea against unauthorised recycling, collection, dismantling, burning, selling of e-waste and other solid waste on roadsides directed the State and riverbanks in violation of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. NGT said that electronic waste accounted for 40% of lead and 70% of all heavy metal found in landfills. It also states that burning and selling of e-waste and other solid waste has resulted in groundwater contamination and air pollution. | |
| 758. |
This state government will set up a befitting memorial to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. |
| Answer» Maharashtra government will also set up a study chair in the name of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in each of the 13 universities in the state. The state government created a corpus of `20 crore for setting up the study chair in the name of Vajpayee in 11 state universities and two private varsities. The economy of Maharashtra is the largest state economy in India with ₹27.96 lakh crore (US$410 billion) in GDP and a per capita GDP of ₹180,000 (US$2,600). | |
| 759. |
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will start operating its regional centre on the campus of Wetland Research and Training Centre in which state? |
| Answer» The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will start operating its regional centre on the campus of Wetland Research and Training Centre near Chilika Lake in Odisha. BNHS is India's premier avian research institutes. The centre will carry out research on the avian disease by collecting samples and monitor the Nalabana Bird Sanctuary. | |
| 760. |
Which state government has increased the free electricity supply to the families of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for domestic purpose, recently? |
| Answer» Telangana State Government increased the free electricity supply to the families of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for domestic purpose from the current 50 units to 101 units. This was announced by Telengana Chief Minister Chandrasekhar Rao at a review meeting in Hyderabad. This decision has been made keeping in mind, the increasing usage of electrical appliances. The state government will pay these charges to the distributary agencies. Telangana State Government has also increased the honorarium paid to Imams and Moazins of Masjids to 5000 rupees from the current 1500 rupees per month. | |
| 761. |
Which state aims to be the manufacturing hub in eastern India? |
| Answer» Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reported as Odisha aims to leverage its ports. This move is a part of a push to develop the State as a manufacturing hub in eastern India that could serve the larger South Asian regional market. He inaugurated 2 manufacturing plants, a caustic soda facility and Jyoti Solar Solutions solar power plant. He also laid the foundation stones for 13 units entailing a total investment of Rs. 2,901.20 crore. OCL India, the flagship company of the Dalmia Group, will be investing Rs.2,000 crore, Hindustan Urban Infrastructure Ltd. Rs.389 crore, IFFCO Rs. 63.55 crore and Jaipur Cement with Rs. 63.5 crore. | |
| 762. |
Which state government has decided to organize youths' conclave 'ATAL' in September 2018? |
| Answer» The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to organize a youths' conclave "ATAL - Arunachal Transformation & Aspirational Leadership" in Itanagar on 22nd September 2018. The aim of the 3-day ATAL conclave is to engage youths in the age group of 18 to 30 years of the state pro-actively in the areas of public policy and governance. For this, they have to register themselves at www.atalconclave.in. Participants shall brainstorm and present their ideas, proposals and solutions for government policies and existing challenges faced by the state before expert panels. Further, interactive sessions with key policy makers, bureaucrats, sectoral experts, thought leaders, grass-root change-makers are also planned to be hosted in the Conclave. The conclave will see participation of 1000 youths of the state. | |
| 763. |
India's first Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)auction, was commissioned in which state? |
| Answer» A part capacity of 126 MW wind power of India's first Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)auction, was commissioned in Bhuj, Gujarat, by Ostro Kutch Wind Private Ltd. Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) had conducted India's first auction of wind power projects in February 2017. Tariff of Rs 3.46 was discovered in that, which was much lower than feed in current tariffs. It was a 1,000 MW bid for projects to be connected on ISTS. Through ISTS power generated from one state (renewable resource rich state) can be transmitted to other renewable deficient states. The energy generated from this project is purchased by Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. This 126 MW ISTS project marks the beginning of capacity additions in wind power based on market discovered tariffs, in line with Government's plan of 175 GW RE by 2022. | |
| 764. |
A global monument conservation body has launched ICOMOS for this state to save cultural heritage damage. |
| Answer» The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a global monument conservation body, has launched an initiative to assess the damage to the rich cultural and built heritage in flood-devastated Kerala and set up an emergency response platform. ICOMOS is also an advisory body to the UNESCO for cultural heritage, in particular for implementation of the World Heritage Convention. | |
| 765. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana in __________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana from Ranchi, Jharkhand. Under this scheme, over 10 crore families will be provided health assurance worth five lakh rupees each, every year.This is the world's largest government-funded healthcare program targeting more than 50 crore beneficiaries. The scheme will provide cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiary at the point of service. | |
| 766. |
India's tallest Film Studio was inagurated in which state? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has inaugurated India's tallest Film Studio named 'MGR Centenary Film Studio'. The 56 feet tall, 110 metres long and 100 feet wide studio was constructed using funds collected by the Federation of Film Employees Union of South India (FEFSI), at Paiyanur. The studio is named after former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. | |
| 767. |
The Odisha government launched a programme to identify young talents. It's named as; |
| Answer» The Odisha government has launched a programme "Mu Hero, Mu Odisha" (I am Hero-I am Odisha)" to identify and to give recognition to the young achievers of the state. The initiative is to be conducted by the Biju Yuva Vahini (BYV) members. | |
| 768. |
For which state, the world bank provide a loan amount of 250 million USD recently? |
| Answer» The Union Government, Rajasthan and the World Bank signed a USD 250 million Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support Rajasthan in improving the performance of its Electricity Distribution Sector under the State's '24x7 Power for All' program. The loan from the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has a 3 year grace period and a maturity of 21 years. | |
| 769. |
The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned two new projects under Heritage and North East Circuits of Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) in Which two states? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned two new projects under Heritage and North East Circuits of Swadesh Darshan Scheme (SDS) in Punjab and Tripura. 'Swadesh Darshan' is the scheme of the Ministry of Tourism for the development of thematic circuits in the country. The first project under Swadesh Darshan Scheme 'North East Circuit: Imphal and Khongjom' was inaugurated in Manipur. | |
| 770. |
Which state signed a MoU with an America-based agency 'Malaria No More'to make the state malaria-free? |
| Answer» Odisha government signed a MoU with an America-based agency 'Malaria No More' and Indian agency 'Malaria Elimination Trust' to make the state malaria-free. sThe two agencies will prepare the roadmap for public awareness and will work with the various organization in the state. Earlier this year 1.13 crore mosquito nets medicated with larvicides were distributed in the state. | |
| 771. |
This state government has organised an interactive programme "Mil -Banche" in government schools of state? |
| Answer» The Madhya Pradesh government has organized an interactive programme "Mil -Banche" in government schools of state on August 31, 2018. It is a first of its kind initiative i.e. being organized for multi-dimensional development of children through language skill up-gradation, reading other books in addition to textbooks, developing interest in understanding and other co-curricular activities. Over 2 lakh volunteers who have registered for the programme include 820 engineers, 843 doctors, 36 thousand employees of private sector, 19 thousand public representatives and around 45 thousand government employees and officers. Volunteers will read out one chapter of any book from either the school library or the Hindi textbook during the programme. | |
| 772. |
This state government will organise "Mil -Banche", an interactive programme between schools and society. |
| Answer» In Madhya Pradesh, "Mil -Banche", an interactive programme between schools and society is being organised. This programme is being organised for the multi-dimensional development of children through language skill up-gradation, reading other books in addition to textbooks.It will also help in developing an interest in understanding and other co-curricular activities in government schools. | |
| 773. |
Which state government extends AFSPA in the state for 6 more months? |
| Answer» The state government of Assam sought extension under Section 3 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) for another 6 months declaring entire state as 'Disturbed Area'. This Act will be in continuation till the National Register of Citizen (NRC) is updated. The final draft NRC is likely to be published by end of 2018. In September 2017, Union Home Ministry had delegated to Assam and Manipur Governors power to impose or withdraw AFSPA. | |
| 774. |
Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated 10KW transmitter of All India Radio in __________. |
| Answer» The Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated 10KW transmitter of All India Radio at Patnitop in Ramban District of Jammu & Kashmir. This would enable services to reach remote areas of the State in various districts like Ramban, Doda, Udhampur, Anantnag and parts of Jammu. It would be available at an ariel distance of 60 km in the frequency of 101 MHz. | |
| 775. |
Which state government will distribute mobile phones to women under the Bhamashah Yojana? |
| Answer» To boost 'Digital India' campaign, Rajasthan government will soon distribute mobile phones to women under the Bhamashah Yojana. Focused on women who fall under the Below Poverty Line (BPL), the scheme aims to transfer financial and non-financial benefits of government schemes in a transparent manner. The Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje-led government in Rajasthan stated that they are making efforts to launch new applications so that the poor can receive all benefits by simply pushing a button on their cell phones. | |
| 776. |
For which state, NABARD has sanctioned Rs 335 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF)? |
| Answer» National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 335 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) to West Bengal. The fund was allotted in August 2018. It will be used for 158 minor irrigation projects and 23 flood protection projects. The minor irrigation projects will benefit 20,506 hectares, with 3.09 lakh population in 699 villages of 22 districts. The 23 flood protection projects will help to solve rapid bank erosion caused by rivers. These willl save nearly 5,080 hectares of fertile agricultural and home stead lands of farmers of 64 villages, which are under erosion. | |
| 777. |
Which state renames town and railway station after Bansidhari temple of Lord Krishna? |
| Answer» The Union Ministry of Home Affairs approved the Jharkhand government's proposal to rename a railway station and a town in Garhwa district after Lord Krishna. The town Nagar Untari and the railway station would be renamed as Banshidhar Nagar, after Banshidhar Temple. It would be remodeled on the lines of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh to make it a part of the Lord Krishna religious circuit. | |
| 778. |
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the first luxury cruise of Varanasi recently, it is named as; |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the first luxury cruise of Varanasi named Alaknanda on 2nd September 2018. The cruise will run from Raj Ghat to Assi Ghat. Alaknanda is a 5-star luxury tourist cruise that will operate in river Ganga. | |
| 779. |
Which state cabinet has recommended the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly? |
| Answer» The Telangana State Cabinet has recommended the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly. The decision was taken at a meeting of the State Cabinet that was chaired by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao. Elections to the Telangana Assembly were held in April and May of 2014 as part of the polls to the Assembly of the then united Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 780. |
Which state government will distribute over 1 lakh pump sets to double farmer's income by 2022? |
| Answer» The Assam government will distribute over 1 lakh pump sets to double the farmer's income by 2022. The pump sets will be distributed under NABARD's Rural Infrastructure Development Project. 60 thousand diesel sets, 11 thousand solar and 30 thousand electrical operated pump sets will be distributed. | |
| 781. |
Which state/union territory has topped the National Clean School Award 2018 list with 7 schools? |
| Answer» Union Ministry of Human Resource Development launched the National Clean School Award 2018 prepared by National Institute of Cleanliness Education and Research (NICER). Puducherry tops the list of the rankings by having 7 schools in the award list for cleanliness. | |
| 782. |
India's first tribal circuit tourism project under Swadesh Darshan scheme inaugurated at which state? |
| Answer» The central government had allocated about 100 crore rupees to develop this project to highlight tribal culture to the domestic and foreign tourists. The circuit connects 13 tourism sites in Chhattisgarh - Jashpur, Kunkuri, Mainpat, Kamleshpur, Maheshpur, Kurdar, Sarodadadar, Gangrel, Kondagaon, Nathiya Nawagaon, Jagdalpur, Chitrakoot, and Tirthgarh. Under the theme of the tribal circuit, close to Rs 400 crore has been sanctioned to the states of Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Nagaland. | |
| 783. |
Which state government launched a mobile platform, e-Rythu which enables the small-scale farmers to market their produce at reasonable prices? |
| Answer» The government of Andhra Pradesh entered into a MOU with Mastercard and launched a mobile platform, e-Rythu (e-farmer in Telugu) enabling small-scale farmers to market their produce at reasonable prices. It aims to digitize agriculture marketplaces, payments, workflows, and secure way to buy, sell and receive payments for agri productes. The platform has been developed by Mastercard Labs for financial inclusion. The platform also creates a digital transaction history, which allows farmers to receive formal credit from banks and other financial institutions. The government aims to integrate the e-Rythu with existing platforms such as-e-NAM (National Agricultural Market). | |
| 784. |
Which state become the 3rd State to adopt RADMS software? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir becomes 3rd State to adopt RADMS software. The Road Accident Data Management System (RADMS) software is a geographical information system (GIS) solution for identification of black spots, wrong driving practices, overloading issues, driver issues and other factors causing or related to road accidents. In 2015, the 'Supreme Court committee on road safety' had mandated all states to use RADMS. | |
| 785. |
This state government signed a pact with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) for ethanol plant? |
| Answer» The Haryana government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to set up an ethanol plant in Panipat with an outlay of over Rs 900 crore. The initiative at village Bohali with a proposed capacity of 100 kilolitres of ethanol per day will manage crop residue and prevent straw burning before the upcoming paddy season. The state Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare department will motivate the farmers in the 50 km radius of the plant to provide crop residue or feedstock on regular basis as raw material. | |
| 786. |
Which state prepares draft employment policy;aims to ensure zero employment? |
| Answer» Goa prepares draft employment policy aims to ensure zero employment with an aim to achieve zero unemployment in next one or two years, the Employment Department has prepared a draft employment policy for Goa that will ensure jobs for every youth. | |
| 787. |
Which government has launched India's first scheme for doorstep delivery of essential government services? |
| Answer» The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has rolled out its ambitious project to deliver public services at the doorstep of residents. It's first of kind service in the country for doorstep delivery of essential government services. From driving licences to marriage certificates, Delhiites can now apply for 40 government documents to be delivered at their homes for a fee of Rs. 50 per service. The applicant would have to call 1076 and fix an appointment with a mobile sahayak, who will go to their home and help with filling forms, payment of fees and collection of documents. The mobile sahayak would then submit the documents at the government office concerned, which would post the certificate or licence once issued. VFS Global, one of the biggest visa and passport service providers in the world, has been given the contract to run the project for three years. The number of services to be home-delivered would be increased to 100 within 3 months. | |
| 788. |
Which state assembly passed Rs 2,400 crore supplementary budget for the financial year 2018-19? |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh Assembly passed Rs 2,400 crore supplementary budget for the financial year 2018-19. It consisted of a bonus to farmers against paddy procurement in the ongoing Kharif season. With this the size of annual state budget went up to Rs 94,775 crore for financial year 2018-19. It will start from November 1, 2018. | |
| 789. |
This state government approved the Bangla Krishi Sech Yojana for setting up micro-irrigation facility. |
| Answer» The West Bengal Cabinet sanctioned the Bangla Krishi Sech Yojana for setting up micro-irrigation facility. The cabinet also sanctioned various projects as Setting up of a Rs 6,921-cr pump storage hydel project in Purulia for producing more electricity, Revise the retirement age of nurses in state-run hospitals from 60 to 62 years, Setting up 27 nursing schools in the state. | |
| 790. |
Which state government has banned the manufacture, sale and possession of e-cigarettes? |
| Answer» The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale (including online sale), distribution, trade, display, marketing, import and possession of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), which are popularly known as e-cigarettes, with an immediate effect in the state. The government order stated that it is a myth that e-cigarettes are less harmful than beedis and cigarettes. The ban advisory states that the use of e-cigarettes causes adverse health effects due to second-hand exposure to metals like nickel and chromium. These poses a risk to non-smokers and bystanders. E-cigarettes are also dangerous to children and non-smokers. | |
| 791. |
Bihar government approved a scheme for providing interim relief of __________ rupees to those affected by mob violence and to offer speedy trial of such cases? |
| Answer» Bihar government approved a scheme for providing interim relief of Rs. 1 lakh to those affected by mob violence besides speedy trial of such cases. The scheme provides for an interim relief of Rs one lakh to victims of mob violence within a month of the incident. All such cases will be heard at fast track courts which would ensure completion of trial within six months. | |
| 792. |
This state government has signed an MOU with the centre to implement Ayushman Bharat along with state's Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS). |
| Answer» The Tamil Nadu government signed an MOU with the centre to implement Ayushman Bharat along with state's Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS). This association would benefit about 77 lakh poor and vulnerable families in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, the insurance benefit for all those covered under the state scheme will be increased to Rs 5 lakh as per the National Health Protection Scheme. It would also include all 8 high-end procedures upto Rs 25 lakh covered under state-run insurance scheme. | |
| 793. |
According to Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Which state has the highest number of people living with HIV in India? |
| Answer» According to the 14th report "HIV Estimations 2017" released by Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Maharashtra has the highest number of people living with HIV in India. It was compiled by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Medical Statistics (NIMS). Maharashtra has around 3.30 lakh, contributing 15 per cent of total immunodeficiency virus-affected people. Other states with high prevalence of PLHIV are: Andhra Pradesh (2.70 lakh), Karnataka (2.47 lakh) and Telangana (2.04 lakh), Lowest adult HIV prevalence was in Jammu & Kashmir. | |
| 794. |
Which state police plans to launch first-ever 'dial-FIR' scheme? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Police to launch first-ever 'dial-FIR' scheme. In this scheme, a common man can register regular crimes without going to a police station, by dialing the emergency number UP 100 and file an FIR, a call-based FIR. An e-FIR or dial-FIR scheme is the FIR (first information report) that sets the law into motion and to start investigation. To combat crime, an online dossier of over 1-lakh small and big criminals in the state has also been prepared. UP is the only second state to prepare such a localised online criminal database after Punjab. | |
| 795. |
India and the World Bank signed a Loan Agreement of US$74 million for which state Workforce Development Project? |
| Answer» A Loan Agreement for IBRD Credit of US$74 million equivalent for the Uttarakhand Workforce Development Project (UKWDP) was signed between India and the World Bank. The Project objective is to improve the quality and relevance of training at priority Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and to increase the number of labor-market-relevant workers through short-term training in Uttrakhand. The Project has a 5-year grace period and a maturity of 17 years. | |
| 796. |
Which state government has launched 'Star-Rating' system for industries to check air pollution? |
| Answer» The Odisha government has launched a 'Star-Rating' system for industries to check air pollution. It's a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state to ensure transparency in compliance to pollution standards. The initiative will help public find out whether industries in their vicinity are fair in their environmental compliance. It will also recognise the efforts of industries that take responsibility to maintain clean environment. The system will rate industries from 1 to 5 based on their efforts to meet the standards set by Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB). It will be implemented with the help of Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India) researchers and Tata Centre for Development at Chicago (TCD) in a phased manner. The programme will cover 20 industrial plants initially and will eventually cover all the 136 plants with continuously monitored data. | |
| 797. |
With which state government Jammu and Kashmir signed an agreement on the Shahpur Kandi project? |
| Answer» The governments of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir signed an agreement for renewing work on Rs. 2793 crore Shahpurkandi dam project. Punjab government would pay Rs.115 crore for land acquisition and the project would be completed by 2021. It will be irrigating 37,173 ha of land and would provide 206MW of electricity to Punjab and J&K. It would provide benefits worth Rs. 850 annually and utilize the water of Ravi River as per Indus water treaty. | |
| 798. |
ISRO's first Space Technology Incubation Centre was inagurated in which state? |
| Answer» Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb inaugurated ISRO's first Space Technology Incubation Centre(STIC) at the National Institute of Technology Agartala via remote from Bengaluru. The Centre was launched at the first edition of 'Spacetronics' organised by the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA). | |
| 799. |
India's first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) prototype fast breeder reactor is located in which state? |
| Answer» India's first indigenously developed 500-megawatt (mw) prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu is expected to achieve criticality in 2019. This was stated by Sekhar Basu, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy, at the 62th General Conference of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, on 19th September 2018. The indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)is now undergoing sodium commissioning. The reactor was designed by the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR).Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam (Bhavini), a public sector company under DAE, has been given the responsibility to build the fast breeder reactors in the country. | |
| 800. |
Which state holds inaugural Naval Flight Test Seminar? |
| Answer» Goa holds inaugural Naval Flight Test Seminar. There were also a series of papers which were presented on weapon integration on service aircraft and towards building and sustaining the training for Naval Experimental Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers. The industry participation was from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Boeing Defence and Dassault Aviation, in addition to the retired and serving experimental test crew from Indian Navy. | |