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| 1351. |
The Centre has introduced a new scheme named Assistance for Deep Sea Fishing for which state? |
| Answer» The Centre has introduced a new scheme named Assistance for Deep Sea Fishing for Tamil Nadu fishermen. The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh. For the scheme, the Centre has allocated Rs.300 crore to the Tamil Nadu government. The scheme is introduced specifically to benefit four districts in Palk Bay area, including Ramanathapuram district. | |
| 1352. |
Which state/UT launched a Champions Campaign to fight against dengue, recently? |
| Answer» Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched "Champions Campaign" to fight dengue and urged citizens to become 'champions' and encourage 10 friends to check their homes for mosquito larvae. sEarlier, he had also launched 10Hafte 10Baje 10Minute campaign. He had urged the Delhi residents to give 10 minutes every Sunday to check the surroundings to prevent the breeding of dengue-carrier mosquitoes. | |
| 1353. |
Which state government has made Sanskrit language compulsory from 3rd to 8th grade in all government and private schools? |
| Answer» The Uttarakhand government announced recently that Sanskrit language will be a mandatory subject in all private and government school from class 3rd to 8th. Apart from that, Uttarakhand CM, TS Rawat has launched music CD of Sanskrit poems. | |
| 1354. |
Which state government appoints filmstar Govinda as brand ambassador to promote the state's traditions and tourist places? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh government will appoint filmstar Govinda as brand ambassador to promote the state's traditions and tourist places. It is Kamal Nath government's intention that the message about the state's traditions and tourist destinations should reach the masses. The government also has plans to set up a film city in the state and plans to promote Madhya Pradesh as a destination for film making. | |
| 1355. |
The Indian state which has won 3 awards in Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) awards for the year 2019. |
| Answer» The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) awards for the year 2019 was held in Nur-Sultan (Astana), the capital of Kazakhstan. The Kerala tourism has won 3 PATA gold awards at the event and the awards are given for an ethnic food restaurant run by women at Kumarakom(Kerala) under its Responsible Tourism(RT) mission, for Kerala tourism campaign advertisement 'Come Out and Play' and the third one was for its website www.keralatourism.org. | |
| 1356. |
Which state to host India's first-ever trans art festival? |
| Answer» Kerala will host the India's first-ever trans art festival titled "Varnapakitt-2019". In it, talented transgender members will get a platform to showcase their artistic and creative skills. As part of the art festival, the state government has also invited applications for cash awards from 10 transgenders who have proved their excellence in various social fields except cinema. The 2-day event is considered to be the first such state-sponsored art festival to be organized exclusively for transgenders in the country. | |
| 1357. |
This government issued Pink tickets to women passengers for free travel in DTC and cluster buses. |
| Answer» Pink tickets will be issued to women passengers under the Delhi government's scheme for free travel in DTC and cluster buses which was approved by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) board. The scheme has been approved till March 2020 and it will be rolled out on Bhai Dooj on October 29. Women travelling in DTC and cluster buses will be given pink tickets having a face value of ₹10 each. The government will then reimburse the transporter based on the number of such tickets issued. | |
| 1358. |
India's second largest railway overbridge were come up in _______________. |
| Answer» Indian Railways has completed the construction of the giant four-lane cable-stayed railway overbridge (RoB) at Burdwan Junction in West Bengal. The RoB, considered to be the second largest in the country will be inaugurated by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. India's second largest railway overbridge. The railway overbridge was completed in 197 days without affecting traffic for even a single day. | |
| 1359. |
Which state government made mandatory online pollution certificate from October 1? |
| Answer» An online pollution certificate will be mandatory in Odisha from October 1, The manual Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) issued before September 30 will remain valid. The fee for Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC) for two and three-wheelers is Rs. 60, for light motor vehicle (LMV) is Rs. 100 and for medium and heavy motor vehicle is Rs. 150 (GST extra) The Pollution Testing Centres will stop issuing manual certificates from October 1. | |
| 1360. |
Ponung Doming, created history and hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. She hails from which of the Indian state? |
| Answer» Ponung Doming, created history after she became the first woman officer from Arunachal Pradesh to hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. She was elevated to the post of a Lieutenant Colonel on 23 September 2019. Wing Commander Shaliza Dhami became the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to be elevated as the Flight Commander of a flying unit in August 2019. | |
| 1361. |
Which state government has launched Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan, recently? |
| Answer» The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a month-long Swachhata hi Seva Abhiyan from 25th September to till October 25 against the single-use plastic. The campaign will encourage alternatives by eliminating single-use plastic and non-standard polythene in markets, malls and shops etc. The aim of the campaign is to administer oath to at least 50 lakh citizens against the use of single-use plastic. Through this campaign, the government has targeted to reach 2 crore urban population so that they can be made aware to single used the plastic-free city as well as to celebrate plastic-free Deepawali. People will also be made aware to use cloth bags in the campaign. The competition will be organized in the market places at the district level to free the markets from single used plastic. | |
| 1362. |
NTPC Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which state governmnent to build hydel plants? |
| Answer» NTPC Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh government. The agreement aims to set up two hydro projects totalling 520 MW in the state. The move is aimed to achieve NTPC's goal of achieving 32 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032. So far, 25% of its goal has been achieved. | |
| 1363. |
Which state government has launched a scheme named Aponar Apon Ghar? |
| Answer» In Guwahati, the Assam Government has rolled out a housing loan subsidy scheme - Aponar Apon Ghar - where in financial relief will be provided towards purchase or construction of the first house for the family. The subsidy up to Rs 2.50 lakh will be provided for loan amounts from Rs 5 to Rs 40 Lakh. This move will boost the demand and led to the expansion of real estate in the state. | |
| 1364. |
Uttar Pradesh government announces how much as annual aid for triple talaq victims? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath announced an annual support of ₹6,000 to the victims of triple talaq till their rehabilitation and they will get free legal aid. The victims of triple talaq came under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) and govt also gives rights over waqf properties and also called for several welfare measures that should be undertaken for their rehabilitation. | |
| 1365. |
Which two states have decided to form a panel to resolve water sharing issues? |
| Answer» The two southern-most states, Tamil Nadu and Kerala have decided to form a panel to resolve water sharing issues. An inter-state committee comprising five members from each side will be formed to sort the difference between the two states. | |
| 1366. |
Which is the first Indian state to issue the highest number of golden cards under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir has become the first state in the country to issue the highest number of golden cards under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Over 11 lakh golden cards have been generated within the first 90 days of the launch of the scheme with 60% of families having at least one golden card which is highest in the country. Under the scheme, 155 Hospitals including 126 public and 29 private hospitals have been empanelled to provide free and cashless treatment to the entitled beneficiaries while as per Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 6.30 lakh poor and vulnerable families of J&K are entitled to it. | |
| 1367. |
Pooja Desai has been crowned as Mrs India - Pride of the Nation 2019 at The Leela Ambience Gurgaon, Haryana. She hails from which state? |
| Answer» Pooja Desai from Vadodara, Gujarat has been crowned as Mrs India - Pride of the Nation 2019 (a beauty pageant for married women that celebrates and admires the accomplishments and achievements of a wife, daughter and a mother) in grand finale at The Leela Ambience Gurgaon, Haryana. she is the first from Gujarat to win this title. | |
| 1368. |
Tikki Mausi a mascot to combat malnutrition among children was unveiled by; |
| Answer» The mascot 'Tikki Mausi' has been launched by the Odisha government in collaboration with UNICEF to spread awareness about child and woman's nutrition. The mascot has been named as 'Tikki Mausi' in reference to the second mother of a child. The mascot resembles a typical friendly neighbourhood aunty that has words of advice for everyone starting from mothers to children and adolescents. | |
| 1369. |
Which state government received the Adventure tourism award during the World Tourism Day(WTD) 2019? |
| Answer» Goa and Madhya Pradesh was conferred with Adventure tourism award during the World Tourism Day(WTD) 2019 and Andhra Pradesh was conferred with Best state award. | |
| 1370. |
Which state government partnered with Nasscom recently? |
| Answer» The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) signed a Statement of Intent and entered a strategic collaboration with the Department of IT & BT, Government of Karnataka (KITS). The partnership would entail both driving their efforts towards initiatives that promote, enable and position Karnataka as the Global ER&D destination. | |
| 1371. |
ABADHA (Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture) scheme belongs to which state? |
| Answer» Odisha cabinet approved projects worth Rs.3, 208 crore under Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture (ABADHA) scheme. | |
| 1372. |
Which state government has signed a loan agreement with World Bank to support smallholder farmers in the state? |
| Answer» The Government of India, Government of Odisha and the World Bank signed a US$165 million loan agreement to support smallholder farmers strengthen the resilience of their production systems as well as diversify and improve the marketing of their produce, for increased income. | |
| 1373. |
Recently, Which state has become 3rd state to ban 'Pan Masala/Gutka'? |
| Answer» Rajasthan bans certain categories of pan masala. Rajasthan has become the third State to ban 'Pan Masala/Gutka' after Maharashtra and Bihar. | |
| 1374. |
Which state has become fully electrified state in the country after providing electricity to over 5 lakh 15 thousand households? |
| Answer» Telangana has become one the fully electrified states in the country after providing electricity to over 5 lakh 15 thousand households. | |
| 1375. |
Which state has launched the Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan or Chief Minister Nutrition Scheme? |
| Answer» On 150th birthday of mahatma Gandhi Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh launched 'Mukhyamantri Suposhan Abhiyan' to eradicate malnutrition among women and children. | |
| 1376. |
Which state government announced a complete ban on tobacco and pan-masala products in the state? |
| Answer» Rajasthan has imposed a complete ban on all types of tobacco products including storage, advertising and sale of pan-masala products. Earlier, two states Maharashtra and Bihar also banned tobacco and pan-masala products. | |
| 1377. |
Which state has launched YSR Vahana Mitra scheme recently? |
| Answer» The YSR Vahana Mitra scheme will provide Rs. 10,000 allowance to self-employed drivers of Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched this scheme. As per the norms of the scheme, the allowance will be credited into the bank account of the beneficiary. | |
| 1378. |
Which state has launched the first of its Village Secretariat system in India? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched the first of its kind Village Secretariat system at Karapa village near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 1379. |
Which state government has rejected the Centre's proposal for amendment to Indian Forests Act? |
| Answer» The Mizoram government has rejected the Centre's proposed amendment to Indian Forests Act, 1927. On the basis that it violates the special provisions guaranteed to the state by the Constitution of India. | |
| 1380. |
India's largest 'charkha' made of waste plastic inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» The country's largest charkha, or spinning wheel, made of used plastic waste was inaugurated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 1381. |
Which state govt. directed state agencies to link the bank accounts of farmers with the Public Finance Management System (PFMS). |
| Answer» The Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Department has directed all government procurement agencies to link the bank accounts of farmers with the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) portal before the procurement of paddy begins. | |
| 1382. |
The Supreme Court directed which state government to assure that no more trees will be cut in Aarey colony? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court directed the Maharashtra state government to assure that no more trees will be cut in Aarey colony. | |
| 1383. |
Which state government has appointed Justice Vinod Kumar Sharma (retired) as the new Lokpal of the state? |
| Answer» The Punjab government has appointed Justice Vinod Kumar Sharma (retired) as the new Lokpal. | |
| 1384. |
Goa Government has replaced the traditional Dial 100 service for police facility to which of these emergency numbers? |
| Answer» Goa Government has replaced the traditional Dial 100 service for police facility with 112. | |
| 1385. |
Which State government launched YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisaan scheme? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh State government launched YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisaan, the flagship farmer assistance scheme. The scheme was launched by the AP Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy. | |
| 1386. |
Which state government is going to organize KHON Ramlila? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh State government is planning to organize India's first training and performance program of world-famous KHON Ramlila. It is a masked form of Ramlila art of Thailand. | |
| 1387. |
Which mobile app was launched by Maharashtra State government to minimize the loss of life by making roads safe for driving? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra Highway Police launched MRADMS Maharashtra, a mobile application, for its personnel. | |
| 1388. |
Which State government is signing a MoU with NASSCOM to create more jobs for the youth by promoting investment in the information technology sector? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh State government is to sign a MoU with the National Organization of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) on 17 October. | |
| 1389. |
Which chief minister has recently biked 122 km to promote adventure tourism in his state? |
| Answer» The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu rode a motorcycle for more than 122 kilometres to promote adventure tourism in his state. | |
| 1390. |
Baliyatra is a trade fair of which state? |
| Answer» Baliyatra, one of the biggest trade fairs of Odisha, is scheduled to begin on November 12. The trade fair will continue for eight days. | |
| 1391. |
Which two state will have assembly elections on 21-october-2019? |
| Answer» Maharashtra and Haryana assembly is going to face polls on 21-October-2019. | |
| 1392. |
Gandhi Sankalp padyatra has started in which city? |
| Answer» Ms Irani flagged off a motorcade of "Gandhi Sankalp Padyatra" beginning from Ramleela ground in Jagdishpur in Amethi. | |
| 1393. |
Which state has decided to include the Japanese encephalitis patients under the Atal Amrit Abhiyan health scheme? |
| Answer» The Assam State Cabinet adopted the new land policy on 21 October 2019. The State Assembly also passed a 25% hike in bus fares. The State also decided to include the Japanese encephalitis patients under the Atal Amrit Abhiyan health scheme. | |
| 1394. |
Which state government has decided to impose spot fines for storage, sale and purchase of banned firecrackers? |
| Answer» The West Bengal government has decided to impose spot fines for storage, selling and purchasing of banned fire crackers in the state. | |
| 1395. |
Which state government has decided not to give government job to people having more than two children? |
| Answer» Assam Government has decided not to give the government job to the people having more than two children from January 1, 2021. | |
| 1396. |
Which state's block Panchayat has won the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar for 2019? |
| Answer» Kerala's Nedumangad block panchayat won the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar for 2019. | |
| 1397. |
The first ever indigenously developed robot restaurant of the eastern India region has been launched in which state? |
| Answer» The Robot Restaurant opened at the Infocity DLF tower of Bhubaneswar claims to be the first restaurant in Eastern India where two indigenously developed robots, 'Champa' and 'Chameli' are engaged. | |
| 1398. |
Which party won the maximum seats in Haryana? |
| Answer» The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) the maximum seats in Haryana - 40, however, the party could not secure majority to form government in the state. | |
| 1399. |
Which state government has decided to abolish the no-detention policy recently? |
| Answer» The West Bengal government has decided to re-introduce the pass-fail system in classes five and eight to abolishing the no-detention policy. | |
| 1400. |
Odisha inked a Letter of Understanding (LOU) on a drink from tap mission with which organization? |
| Answer» Odisha inked a Letter of Understanding (LOU) on a drink from tap mission with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). | |