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| 51. |
Venkaiah Naidu announced a round-the-clock Doordarshan channel for this state. |
| Answer» The Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu today announced a round-the-clock Doordarshan channel for Jharkhand. Jharkhand has been given the most film-friendly award by the National Film Awards. Special slots will be kept for Jharkhand through 'Doordarshan Bihar' till a full-fledged channel is launched. | |
| 52. |
Which state declare Southern Bird Wing butterfly as the state butterfly? |
| Answer» Karnataka State Wildlife Board approved the proposal to declare Southern Bird Wing butterfly as the state butterfly. It choose this butterfly as its red and yellow colour also represent the Karnataka flag. | |
| 53. |
Which state going to introduce E-classes for all government schools by December 2018? |
| Answer» Maharashtra going to digitize all government schools by December 2018 under the plan, schools will be equipped with modern technology to make teaching interactive. | |
| 54. |
This state launches e-textbook portal for school students to download school books instantly. |
| Answer» Haryana government launches e-textbook portal for school students to download school books instantly which included 11 books of class IX, nine books of class X and three books each of classes XI and XII. It also provides a facility to highlight certain portions of the e-textbooks making it easier for students to study. | |
| 55. |
Which state bans the Sand Excavation in Narmada River? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh put an indefinite ban on the sand excavation in the Narmada River. This announcement has been made by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhopal. | |
| 56. |
Which state CM presented a tax-free budget of Rs. 6,945 crore for 2017-18? |
| Answer» Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy presented a tax-free budget of Rs. 6,945 crore for 2017-18. The contribution from own resources was estimated to be Rs. 4,022 crore. The government decided to bear the expenditure towards farmer's share of the insurance premium under the 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojan'. And also proposed to provide insurance cover for both Samba and Navarai crops covering 12,500 hectares. | |
| 57. |
Delhi government planed to change ___________ villages into urban areas with land pooling. |
| Answer» Delhi government planning on declaring 89 villages as part of urban areas with land pooling. Lt Governor Anil Baijal approved the Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Land-Pooling Policy (LPP) project and it is headed by Urban Development Department of the Delhi government. This will be a great boost for the villages and help the authorities develop infrastructure projects in those localities in a much faster and efficient way. | |
| 58. |
Three artists from this state get Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards in their respective fields. |
| Answer» Three well-known artists from Odisha to get Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards. Odissi dance Guru Ratikant Mohapatra, playwright and director Prof. Satyabrata Rout and Pala artist Laxmidhar Rout have been selected for the prestigious Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for the year 2016. Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance & Drama. The award consists of Rs. 50,000, a citation, an angavastram (a shawl), and a Tamra Patra (a brass plaque). | |
| 59. |
Which state government announced a slew of incentives for journalists? |
| Answer» Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced a slew of incentives for journalists, including a Rs 10,000 monthly pension scheme, for those who are above 60 years and have completed 20 years in the profession. The announcements were made by the Chief Minister at the "Swarna Jayanti Journalists' Meet". He also announced a life insurance cover of Rs 10 lakh and a cashless mediclaim policy of Rs 500,000. | |
| 60. |
Among this, which state won the Lonely Planet India Travel Awards 2017 for Best Destination for Value? |
| Answer» Tamilnadu won the Lonely Planet India Travel Awards 2017 for Best Destination for Value. The tourism fraternity came together to celebrate yet another bonanza, with the 6th Lonely Planet India Travel Awards 2017 recognising their respective contributions to global travel. Destinations in India won accolades for their immense contribution to tourism. Karnataka (Best Destination for Culture), Maharashtra (Best Destination for Adventure), Madhya Pradesh (Best Destination for Wildlife), Himachal Pradesh (Best Destination for Family), Goa (Best Destination for Relaxation). | |
| 61. |
Which state government banned the plastic bags to tackle garbage? |
| Answer» The Goa government has decided to ban buying and selling of plastic bags below 50 microns from July, to tackle the garbage and litter menace in public places. IT will be implemented starting with fine of Rs.500 and then the fine will be subsequently raised to Rs. 5,000 depending upon the success. | |
| 62. |
The 7th Mega Food Parkof Modi's government was inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» MITS Mega Food Park was inagurated at Rayagada, Odisha. It is the first Mega Food Park in the state of Odisha and 7th Mega Food Park operationalized in the last 3 years by the present government. This aims to give a major boost to the food processing sector by adding value and reducing food wastage at each stage of the supply chain with particular focus on perishables, Ministry of Food Processing Industries is implementing Mega Food Park Scheme in the country. | |
| 63. |
Which state cabinet approves the extension of Metro rail from Narela (Delhi) to Kundli (Sonepat District)? |
| Answer» The Haryana Cabinet has approved the extension of Metro rail from Narela (Delhi) to Kundli (Sonepat District). The Narela to Kundli extension (4.86 km long) will have three stations namely Narela Sector 5, Kundli and Nathupur. | |
| 64. |
With which state United Kingdom join hands to promote Skill Development? |
| Answer» The Punjab Government and the United Kingdom decided to join hands for imparting skill training and technical education to the youths of the state in order to provide them better employment opportunities abroad. As per the MoU, the students who study degree courses would be provided a dual certificate which would have International recognition. | |
| 65. |
Which state CM announced 6 point comprehensive plan for farmers? |
| Answer» Telangana Chief Minister Chandrasekhar Rao announced a 6 point comprehensive plan for farmers in Secunderabad on the occasion of State Formation Day.It includes 1.8 thousand rupees cash assistance per acre per annum to each farmer in the state, 24/7 continuous electricity supply. He also announced other welfares such as thousand rupees social security pension for single destitute women. | |
| 66. |
The Union Government implements India's first Rural LED Street Lighting Project in this state with 10 lakh LED street lights. |
| Answer» Union Government launched 10 lakh LED street lights to be installed in Gram Panchayats of 7 districts in Andra Pradesh. This is the first project for rural LED street lighting in the country under the Government of India's Street Lighting National Project (SLNP). As per the 18th Electric Power Survey of Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the estimated energy consumption in Indian public lighting sector is 8478 Mega Kilo Watt in 2012-13. | |
| 67. |
This state CM demand for a separate time zone to improve work efficiency and save electricity in the region. |
| Answer» Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu demands for a separate time zone for the northeastern states to improve work efficiency and save electricity in the region. India currently follows a time that is 5-1/2 hours ahead of the International standard, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). | |
| 68. |
Which state planned to use the NCERT Books from Next Academic Year? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh state government has decided to replace textbooks for Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board by the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT). The main aim is to bring the curriculum of UP Board at par with the CBSE. NCERT textbooks will be made compulsory from Class 9 to Class 12. | |
| 69. |
Which state implements the Green Protocol for Weddings? |
| Answer» Kerala Government Implements 'Green Protocol' for weddings With the implementation of the protocol, plastic and other non-degradable articles including disposable glasses and plates and thermocol decorations will be kept at bay from marriage functions. | |
| 70. |
Which state launched the 'Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme' to provide cheaper and quality technical education? |
| Answer» Punjab government has launched a unique 'Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme' with a resolve to provide cheaper and quality technical education to the meritorious and poor students of the state. The Technical Education Minister informed that under the scheme, the students of Punjab would get the fee waiver as per the percentage of marks obtained in Class X. | |
| 71. |
Which state launched the Krishi Rin Samadhan Yojana for farmers? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh government launched a new debt relief scheme - Krishi Rin Samadhan Yojana - for farmers. The cabinet also allocated Rs 1,000 crore for the scheme under the scheme, the interest rate on loans would be less, which would in turn also help defaulting farmers get loans. Beside loan waivers, farmers are also demanding Rs 50 per litre of milk as they claim that Rs 37 is spent by them for every litre. | |
| 72. |
This state signs MoU with the Civil Aviation Ministry for the implementation of low-cost flight services. |
| Answer» The Tamil Nadu government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Civil Aviation Ministry for the implementation of low-cost flight services in the first phase of implementation of the Centre's "Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik" (UDAN) scheme which seeks to promote regional air connectivity. | |
| 73. |
Which state signs MoU with the British Council to improve the educational structure of the schools? |
| Answer» The Human Resource Development department of Sikkim government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Council to improve the educational structure of the schools of Sikkim. It includes capacity building in teaching, learning and research pedagogy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Social Science teachers from undergraduate colleges and universities in Sikkim. | |
| 74. |
Which state launched a website for online sale of cattle? |
| Answer» Telangana government launches website for online sale of cattle. The online sale or purchase of cattle through pashubazar.telangana.gov.in website will help farmers as the cattle need not be brought to shandies every time and farmers can save on transportation cost on cattle. Farmer can keep maximum five registrations for sale at any time. | |
| 75. |
Which state ranks 1st with the maximum number of child Labourers? |
| Answer» As per a report released by Child Rights and You (CRY), Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of children (250672) engaged in labour. Over 8 lakh children in India between the age group 5 and 6 years are engaged in child labour. A large percentage, over 5 lakh of these children do not attend school. | |
| 76. |
Which state opens defecation-free village to be named after Donald Trump? |
| Answer» Sulabh International founder and chief Bindeshwar Pathak has announced that an open defecation-free (ODF) village in Mewat, Haryana will be named after the US President Donald Trump. The organisation is currently working in some villages of Mewat to make them ODF, one of which will be named after Trump. | |
| 77. |
Which state offers Insurance cover for crops with the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)? |
| Answer» he Haryana Government announced immediate implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to help farmers avail of insurance cover against crop loss due to natural calamities for 2017-18. The farmers would have to pay only two per cent premium of the sum insured for Kharif crops and one per cent premium of sum insured for Rabi crops. | |
| 78. |
Which state was awarded for constructing the highest number of rural roads recently? |
| Answer» Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Bihar was awarded for constructing the highest number of rural roads. The award was issued by the Rural Development Ministry. While Madhya Pradesh got the award for use of non- conventional construction material in constructing roads. | |
| 79. |
This state launched the Wi-Fi project over 1,000 public places in the city. |
| Answer» The Telangana Government launched the 'Hyderabad City Wi-Fi' project, providing the wireless Networking Technology at over 1,000 public places in the city. The network has now been installed at 1,000 hotspots with an assured bandwidth of 5-10 Mbps offering 30 minutes of free wi-fi. Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is the technical adviser to the Telangana Government on the project. | |
| 80. |
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $275 million loan for improving urban services in 64 small towns in the State of |
| Answer» The Government of India (GOI) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed USD 275 million loans for a piped water supply project for rapidly urbanizing small towns in Madhya Pradesh. ADB's continued support to the State's urban development, through this project, will improve further the quality, coverage, efficiency, and sustainability of urban service delivery, stabilize and deepen institutional capacity, and improve long term water service management. | |
| 81. |
Which state announced free education for girls in government schools and colleges from Nursery to PhD? |
| Answer» Punjab has announced free education for girls in government schools and colleges from Nursery to PhD. Free textbooks will be provided to all students in government schools from the next academic session. Nursery and LKG classes will be reintroduced in government schools from next year. | |
| 82. |
India's biggest municipal bonds programme was launched in _______________. |
| Answer» Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu launched India's largest municipal bond program in Maharasthra after banging a gong to incorporate the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in the list of BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). The project looks to raise Rs 2,264 crore in five years. In its first part, the corporation raised Rs200 crore through the Bombay Stock Exchange's bond trading platform at a coupon rate (a fixed security amount) of 7.59% for 10 years. | |
| 83. |
Which state launches the scheme for better treatment of HIV-Hit people? |
| Answer» Mizoram launches scheme for better treatment of HIV-Hit people. The Mizoram Health Minister Lal Thanzara launched the 'Test and Treat Strategy' of the Mizoram state AIDS Control Society (MSACS) to improve treatment for HIV affected people in the state. The Test and Treat Strategy is a new initiative of the Centre to combat the HIV/AIDS disease. | |
| 84. |
How many states are declared as a open defecation free in India? |
| Answer» Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand and Haryana were the first five states to be declared ODF. Open defecation is the practice of people defecating outside and not into a designated toilet. The term is widely used in literature about water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) issues in developing countries. | |
| 85. |
Which state approved the 53 urban projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)? |
| Answer» The State Government of Odisha approved 53 urban projects with a total investment of Rs 538 crore under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Its main objective is to provide basic services is water supply, sewerage, urban transport to households and build amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life. | |
| 86. |
Which Indian state hosted the 2017 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup? |
| Answer» The 6th edition of International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup was held at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on June 24 - 25, 2017. Over 150 athletes from across the globe will participate at the World Cup including the top talent from India. | |
| 87. |
Jagannath Yatra festival was celebrated in ___________. |
| Answer» Jagannath Yatra festival or Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha, India. The 5000 year old chariot festival marks the return of Lord Krishna to Vrindavan with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. Whereas the 135th JagannathYatra starts from June 25 and ends on July 3 2017. | |
| 88. |
What is the toll free number launched by the Manipur CM for women helpline? |
| Answer» The Manipur CM Biren Singh has launched a toll free 24/7 helpline number 181 for women in the state. It will help fight and reduce crime against women in the state. The helpline will also provide information about the appropriate support services, government schemes and programmes available to the women affected by violence. | |
| 89. |
Which state increase the retirement age of regular state government employees to 60 years? |
| Answer» Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to increase the retirement age of regular state government employees to 60 years. It will be implemented from 1st of January 2018. It observed that there are various categories of employees who are already having the benefit of retirement age of 60 years. observed that there are various categories of employees who are already having the benefit of retirement age of 60 years. | |
| 90. |
N Vohra appointed as the President of the India International Centre (IIC) is the governor of which state? |
| Answer» Narinder Nath Vohra, the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), has been appointed as the new President of the India International Centre (IIC), which is one of the premier cultural institutions in the country. He succeeded by Soli Sorabjee. The India International Centre (IIC) is a well known non-official organization located in New Delhi. | |
| 91. |
This state signed an agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan of 1950 crore rupees for the strengthening of roads in the different district. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Government signed an agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a loan of 1950 crore rupees for the strengthening of roads in the different district. The project is scheduled to be completed by the year of 2024 and it will provide the loan for the period of 25 years on the interest rate of 2 percent. | |
| 92. |
Maharashta Government formed this committee for Padma Awards 2018. |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government has constituted an 11-member committee to scrutinize and recommend names from Maharashtra for the Padma Awards 2018 to the Government of India (GoI). The Padma awards seek to recognise work of distinction and exceptional achievements in different fields and disciplines such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry. | |
| 93. |
Which Indian state was conferred with the award of excellence at the 2nd Global Skill Development Summit held in Paris? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand was conferred with the award of excellence at the 2nd Global Skill Development Summit held in Paris recently for innovations and extensive use of IT for skilling the state's youth. Project Director of Uttarakhand Skill Development Committee Pankaj Kumar Pandey received the honour. | |
| 94. |
Which is the first state in the Country to Open a Blood Bank for Cattle? |
| Answer» Odisha is all set to become the first state in the country to have a blood bank for the cattle. First of its kind blood bank would be established on the premises of OUAT at an estimated cost of Rs. 3.25 crore.The cattle farmers will provide blood voluntarily. The blood bank will also go and collect blood from centres. | |
| 95. |
Which state CM launches the establishment of Micro, Small, Medium Entrepreneurs (MSME) Development Corporation recently? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister CM Chandrababu launches the establishment of Micro, Small, Medium Entrepreneurs (MSME) Development Corporation at Vijayawada with a fund of Rs.100 crore on the occasion of International MSME Day. MSME parks would be developed in 100 to 150 acres of land in various districts. | |
| 96. |
Which CM launched RuPay Kisan Credit cards recently? |
| Answer» Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated computerisation of PACS and launched RuPay Kisan Credit cards in the state. It is the first state to implement an integrated Core Banking Solution Project covering all three tiers of short term cooperative credit structure - state cooperative bank, district central cooperative banks and 2,708 primary agriculture cooperative societies. | |
| 97. |
Which State recently removed "Indira Gandhi" name from the Government Scheme called "Indira Priyadarshini Puraskar Yojana"? |
| Answer» Rajasthan Government removed "Indira Gandhi" name from the Scheme called "Indira Priyadarshini Puruskar Yojana" under which school girls who score the highest in their districts in Classes 10 and 12 of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) are given cash awards and now be called "Padmakshi Puruskar Yojana". Padmakshi, meaning a woman with lotus-like eyes, is another name for Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom and knowledge. | |
| 98. |
Largest Fresh water aquarium of India inaugurated in ________________. |
| Answer» Largest Fresh water aquarium of India inaugurated in Jharkhand. Minister Raghubar Das inaugurated the India's largest fresh water aquarium "Ranchi Machchli Ghar" at Bhagwan Birsa Munda Biodiversity Park in Ranchi to encourage tourism in the state. It is established over 36,000 square feet area and it has 58 fish tanks, where 120 species of 1500 fishes have been exhibited. Besides Indian breeds, rare and popular species of Fish have been brought in from Bangkok, Malaysia and Singapore. | |
| 99. |
Which state recently sets Guinness World Record by planting 6 crore Saplings in 12 hours? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh sets new Guinness World Record by planting over six crore saplings in 24 districts of Narmada basin in just 12 hours. Madhya Pradesh Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the plantation drive at Amarkantak of Anooppur district. | |
| 100. |
This state's CM launched a G-Ride app for the IT industry. |
| Answer» Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched G-Ride, a digital ride sharing platform designed and deployed for the IT industry by the Group of Technology Companies (GTech), the industry body of IT companies in the state. The G-Ride app automatically matches co-workers and neighbours and help them travel together to work. It is available in Android and iOS versions. | |