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| 101. |
Which state introduced the environment-friendly transportation system recently? |
| Answer» The Haryana Government will set up an environment friendly transportation system in Gurgaon on the pattern of Poland. In the first phase, electric vehicles would be operated in Gurgaon, which has excellent infrastructure and facilities in residential, commercial and public sectors, and is located in the national capital region. | |
| 102. |
Which state has launched 'Elevate 100' scheme to identify and nurture innovative start-ups? |
| Answer» The Karnataka Government launched the 'Elevate 100' scheme to identify and nurture innovative start-ups. The main aim is to identify 100 most innovative start-ups in the state to elevate them to the next level of success. | |
| 103. |
Which State made Free GST facilitation centres? |
| Answer» Goa's Office of the Commissioner of Commercial Taxes set up Goods and Service Tax (GST) facilitation centers in ward offices across the state. The chartered accountants will provide free consultation services related to GST between 4-6 pm till the 10 July. The facility will also be available at the Commercial Tax Ward Offices in Panaji, Margao, Mapusa, Ponda and Vasco. | |
| 104. |
Which state signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) with IAAF and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to establish a High Performance Academy? |
| Answer» The Odisha government has signed an Expression of Intent (EOI) with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to establish a High Performance Academy in Bhubaneswar on July 6, 2017. The EOI was signed by Sports Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev and AFI president Adille Sumariwala and IAAF president Lord Sebastian Coe in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. | |
| 105. |
Which state launched the 'Free Surgery Scheme' like heart by-pass, kidney stone surgery and laparoscopic gall bladder surgery? |
| Answer» Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new health scheme to enable capital's residents avail free surgery in private hospitals at government's cost. This would be applicable in case government hospitals were unable to operate within one month. The facility is available for 52 types of specified surgeries like heart by-pass, kidney stone surgery and laparoscopic gall bladder surgery. It will be taken care of at 48 NABH-accredited private hospitals in Delhi-NCR. These include Moolchand Hospital, Rockland Hospital and Batra Hospital in south Delhi. | |
| 106. |
NSG's First International Aviation Security Seminar is organised in __________. |
| Answer» National Security Guard (NSG) organised First International Aviation Security Seminar in Manesar, Haryana. It was inaugurated by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha on July 6, 2017. | |
| 107. |
Amazon India has announced its second Fulfilment Centre in __________. |
| Answer» Amazon India has announced its second Fulfilment Centre in Uttar Pradesh. The new centre would empower thousands of small and medium businesses to leverage the growth of the digital economy and reach a wider customer base. | |
| 108. |
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has signed a MoU with this state to strengthen the blood transfusion services in the State. |
| Answer» Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of West Bengal to set up a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in Transfusion Medicine. The main aim is to strengthen the blood transfusion services in the State and the surrounding region. | |
| 109. |
Which state launches the free injectable contraceptive for women? |
| Answer» Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to provide women an injectable contraceptive for free. The state's public health department launched a programme called Antara on July 10 to offer women an injection of Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), a birth-control hormone. The injection is supposed to be used within a week from the day a woman's menstrual cycle starts. | |
| 110. |
According to NITI Aayog, how many states are conferred as the best-performing states in "ease of doing business"? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Gujarat are the three best-performing states in "ease of doing business", NITI Aayog. On the other hand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam fare worst in the rankings. Similarly, based on availability of electricity in rural households, the best-performing states are Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu, which have achieved 100% penetration. | |
| 111. |
This state government has decided to merge all the branches of (DCCBs) with the state cooperative banks. |
| Answer» The Chhattisgarh government has decided to merge all the branches of the district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) with the state cooperative banks.The decision would enable small DCCB to merge into the state cooperative bank that would ensure the fiscal strength of the entity. After the merger, the working capital of the bank would increase to more than Rs 10 crore. | |
| 112. |
India's first Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) will be set up in which state? |
| Answer» India's first Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) will be set up at Patent Information Centre in Punjab under the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) TISC program. For this, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) has signed an institutional agreement with the Punjab State Council of Science and Technology in New Delhi. The objective of the TISC is to stimulate a dynamic, vibrant and balanced Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) system in India to foster creativity and innovation. | |
| 113. |
Which state decided to introduce the free medical insurance scheme for legislators and their families? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government has decided to give free medical insurance cover of up to Rs10 lakh to all sitting and former legislators and their families. It will have to set aside Rs. 9.96 crore a year to pay the insurance premiums of 335 sitting legislators and 837 former legislators - 1,172 in all. Each premium works out to Rs. 85,000. | |
| 114. |
Which state becomes first State to fix minimum education qualification for cooperative body poll? |
| Answer» Rajasthan becomes the first state in the country to fix minimum educational qualification for contesting cooperative body polls. For contesting the election as members of governing boards of dairy societies, farming societies, consumer societies, weavers' societies, urban banks, housing construction societies, primary land development banks, credit societies and cooperative unions, the minimum educational qualifications will range from class 5 to class 8. | |
| 115. |
Environment Ministry approves 3 Projects under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) for how many states? |
| Answer» The Union Environment Ministry approved three projects for climate change adaptation in three states namely Rajasthan, Gujarat and Sikkim for funding under the National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). The National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC) headed by Environment Secretary approved the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted by these three state governments. | |
| 116. |
Which state has became the first state to have eco-friendly bridges for movement of tigers? |
| Answer» Telangana is the first Indian state to have eco-friendly bridges for easy movement of tigers. The state will have the bridges over a canal cutting across the tiger corridor linking the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra with the forests in Telangana's Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. The concept of building eco-bridges came up after visits by experts from the Wildlife Board of India and the Wildlife Institute of India. | |
| 117. |
Which state to get India's first high-speed rail training centre? |
| Answer» India's first bullet train is proposed to hit the track in 2023, the training centre is supposed to start operating by 2020. The centre will provide for advanced training modules on cutting edge technologies. The construction will begin shortly after the foundation-laying ceremony is held in September.While India's first bullet train is proposed to hit the track in 2023, the training centre is supposed to start operating by 2020. | |
| 118. |
Which state launched the Culture of Cruise program to bring artists from various fields on one stage? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir government launched the Culture of Cruise program to bring artists from various fields at Dal Lake. The innovative programme series brings writers, performance artistes, musicians, poets and academics together and offers a program of performances, workshops, talks, forums and debates. | |
| 119. |
Which state signs MoU with the Union Government for setting an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Hospital? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for setting up of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Hospital in Gorakhpur. It will help to those living in eastern Uttar Pradesh to get health care services. The hospital will have 750 free beds and the project is set to cost Rs 1,750 crore. | |
| 120. |
This state has become the first Indian state to make social boycott a crime? |
| Answer» Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to make social boycott a crime after President Pranab Mukherjee cleared the legislation. The Maharashtra Prohibition of People from Social Boycott (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal). Act prescribes a maximum punishment of 3 year in jail and a fine of Rs 1 lakh. It aims to prevent atrocities carried out by extra-judicial courts and caste panchayats. The Act also provides for compensation to victims. The fines imposed on violators will be used to compensate them. The Act also has a provision to withdraw cases with the consent of victims and permission from a court. In case of a withdrawal, the accused will have to perform community service. | |
| 121. |
Which state approved revised policy of scheme to improve girl child ratio? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government has approved a revised policy of the 'Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree' scheme, according to which families who have a yearly income of up to Rs 7.5 lakh will be benefited. The 'Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree' scheme catered to girls from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and those whose annual income was up to Rs 1 lakh. | |
| 122. |
This state CM dedicated to the nation the state's longest bridge and named it after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. |
| Answer» Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated to the nation the state's longest bridge and named it after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The 2.88 km bridge over the river Kathajodi will connect the state capital of Bhubaneswar with Cuttack reducing the distance between the two cities by 12 km. | |
| 123. |
Which state's education department has launched the Shala Siddhi Karyakram and Shala Siddhi Prohatsan Puraskar Yojana to provide qualitative education to 25000 students of government school? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh government launched the Shala Siddhi Karyakram and Shala Siddhi Prohatsan Puraskar Yojana to provide qualitative education to 25000 students of government school. A time table has been fixed for the award process. According to the time table, selection committees at block level will be formed by the district core committees till July 22. The selected schools will forward their applications for Shala Siddhi Karyakram to Sankul Principals till July 28. | |
| 124. |
Which state has received the award in the category of 'Best Adventure Tourism Destination and Eco-Tourism Destination' at a 3-Day event organised by Indian International Travel Mart? |
| Answer» Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department has received the award in the category of 'Best Adventure Tourism Destination and Eco-Tourism Destination' at a 3-Day event organized by Indian International Travel Mart, Chennai Deputy Director Tourism (Publicity) Peerzada Zahoor who was representing the J&K State received the award. | |
| 125. |
The 1817 Paika rebellion was held in which Indian state? |
| Answer» The 1817 Paika rebellion (Paika Bidroh) was an armed rebellion against the British East India Company's rule in Odisha under the leadership of Bakshi Jagabandhu. The rebellion quickly spread across most of Odisha before being ruthlessly put down by the company's forces. President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 200th celebration of Paika rebellion. Many scholars, researchers and historians have opined that the Paika Rebellion of 1817 was India's first organised armed rebellion against British Raj (then British East India Company rule). | |
| 126. |
Which state will be the focus state at the 2017 World Food India (WFI)? |
| Answer» The global food fair "World Food India 2017" will be held in New Delhi on November 3-5, 2017 to boost food sector. The fair will be organized by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). In it, West Bengal will be the focus state and will showcase its innovative food processing methods in the food fair. | |
| 127. |
Which state has announced to set up 60 new Primary Health Centers in the rural areas of the state? |
| Answer» Gujarat Government has announced to set up 60 new primary Health Centers in the rural areas of the state. Minister of State for Health Shankar Chaudhary released that expansion of existing primary health centre networks will benefit the rural population of the state. | |
| 128. |
Which state to host 5th South India Writers Ensemble (SIWE) literary festival? |
| Answer» The 5th edition of South India Writers Ensemble (SIWE) will be held at Chengannur in coastal Alappuza district, Kerala from July 24, 2017 with 'Tolerance' as the core theme. The 3-day annual literary will be organised by People for Performing Arts and More, an art-cum-cultural outfit. The purpose of the SIWE is to bring about an enriching interaction between writers from different languages and regions. | |
| 129. |
This state joint hands to revive the long lost River Saraswati and provide water to the drought-prone areas of India? |
| Answer» The Centre and the Government of Haryana joined hands to revive the long lost River Saraswati and provide water to the drought-prone areas of India. The Haryana Government and ONGC have signed a Memorandum of Agreement for drilling of 10 water wells along the Petro Channel of Saraswati River up to a depth of 400-500 meters, which will aim at providing water in drought-prone areas". | |
| 130. |
Which state has launched a statewide football grassroots development programme 'Mission Football'? |
| Answer» Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma officially launched a statewide football grassroots development programme 'Mission Football'. Mission Football is a pet project of the chief minister for developing a sustainable infrastructure for the sport in all the 11 districts of the state which has in the past produced national team players like Rocus Lamare, Aiborlang Khongjee and Eugeneson Lyngdoh. The plan is to develop approximately 1,400 playgrounds in all the 11 districts. | |
| 131. |
This state launches free power connection scheme for BPL families. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Power Minister Srikant Sharma launched free power connection scheme for the Below Poverty Line (BPL) card holders. The people who do not have BPL cards will have to pay between Rs 80 to Rs 120 for getting the power connection. | |
| 132. |
With which state the Civil Aviation Development Authority has signed an agreement with Airports Authority of India (AAI) for upgrading aviation infrastructure? |
| Answer» The Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Government of Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA). The scope of the MoU is to identify relevant factors influencing the development of Civil Aviation infrastructure in Uttarakhand. It will assess the commercial potential of various airports of the State, identifying technical considerations for airport operations in the State. | |
| 133. |
Which state has announced Rs 50 lakh award for the Indian women's cricket team, which finished as runners-up in the Women's Cricket World Cup? |
| Answer» The Madhya Pradesh government has announced Rs 50 lakh award for the Indian women's cricket team, which finished as runners-up in the Women's Cricket World Cup. | |
| 134. |
Which government has informed the legislative assembly that the state's sex ratio has dropped to 899 in 2016 from 960 in the previous year? |
| Answer» Maharashtra government informed the legislative assembly that the state's sex ratio has dropped to 899 in 2016 from 960 in the previous year (number of girls per 1,000 boys). Health Minister Deepak Sawant said that the state government has appointed 608 officials for effective implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act. | |
| 135. |
This state records second highest tiger count in India. |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat confirmed that The count of tigers in Uttarakhand shot up 242 with an increase of 63 big cats in the year 2017. 11 cubs were also found in the two tiger reserves, the Corbett Tiger Reserve and the Rajaji Tiger Reserve. | |
| 136. |
This state launched a flagship care companion health scheme recently. |
| Answer» The Punjab health minister Brahm Mohindra launched a flagship care companion health scheme. The main aim is to improve patient outcomes through better family engagement and education. The objective is to reduce the number of infant deaths and complications like infections in the first 30 days post discharge and ensure adoption of long-term health pro-motive behaviours. | |
| 137. |
Which state approved setting up of the maiden Law Commission in the state? |
| Answer» The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved setting up of the maiden Law Commission in the state. The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, in Srinagar. | |
| 138. |
Eight livelihood incubators will be established __________ to provide self-employment opportunities to the youth. |
| Answer» Eight livelihood incubators will be established shortly in Rajasthan with the Centre's assistance to provide self-employment opportunities to the youth. The incubators will also provide loans to the youth under various schemes of the Union and State governments. In addition to Rs. 1 crore each sanctioned for the installation of machinery at the incubators, the Centre will provide financial assistance for recurring expenditure. | |
| 139. |
This state launched "Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2" scheme in which state? |
| Answer» Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, has launched "Jiyo Parsi Publicity Phase-2" in Mumbai, Maharashtra under the Jiyo Parsi scheme. The main purpose of the "Jiyo Parsi" scheme (or Central Sector Scheme) is to reverse the declining trend of Parsi population by adopting a scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize their population and increase the population of Parsis in India. | |
| 140. |
Which state banned liquid nitrogen in drinks and food items? |
| Answer» The Haryana government banned liquid nitrogen in drinks and food items. Haryana food and drugs administration department (FDA) commissioner Saket Kumar said any drink or food whose preparation involves the flushing or mixing of liquid nitrogen is harmful for people. | |
| 141. |
Which state government has launched "Apni Gaddi Apna Rojgar" scheme for jobless youth? |
| Answer» The Punjab government has recently launched its flagship 'Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar' scheme for jobless youth by flagging off over 100 uberMOTO bikes. Under the scheme, the state government will provide commercial two wheelers and four wheelers to unemployed youth at subsidised rates. The scheme will be a game-changer for the youth of Punjab and will play a catalysing role in encouraging micro-entrepreneurship opportunities throughout the state. | |
| 142. |
Which state has started signature campaign for the total eradication of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella? |
| Answer» For the total eradication of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella a signature campaign was started from the district hospital of Himachal Pradesh. | |
| 143. |
Which two states approved The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)approves new rail tracks? |
| Answer» The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved doubling of tracks of three railway lines and their electrification in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the construction of an electrified second line between Vanchi-Maniyachchi-Nagercoil via Tirunelveli, Madurai-Vanchi and Maniyachchi-Tuticorin, and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala and Kanyakumari. | |
| 144. |
Which state Cabinet resolved to declare the "Coconut Tree" as the State tree? |
| Answer» The State government has decided to include coconut palm as tree in the Goa, Daman and Diu (Preservation of Trees Act), 1984 to regulate felling of coconut trees under this Act," the Cabinet stated. The State Cabinet also resolved to declare the coconut tree as the "State tree". | |
| 145. |
Which state in India passes two key bills for implementation of Goods and Service Tax(GST) recently? |
| Answer» The Lok Sabha passed the Central Goods and Services Tax (Extension to Jammu and Kashmir) Bill, 2017 and the Integrated Goods and Services Tax. The first bill provides for the extension of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017 to Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 146. |
This state launches MahaVASTU and MahaDBT portals to streamline the process of direct benefit transfer (DBT). |
| Answer» Maharashtra Government launched two online portals MahaDBT and MahaVASTU to streamline the process of direct benefit transfer (DBT). It is the first state in the country to launch such a system that will provide direct benefits with Aadhaar authentication. | |
| 147. |
Which state government has decided to compulsory retirement for non performing head masters, teachers and education department officials above the age of 50 years? |
| Answer» The Bihar Government has decided to compulsory retire non performing head masters, teachers and education department officials above the age of 50 years. | |
| 148. |
Which state bans govt school teachers from taking mobile phones to classrooms? |
| Answer» The Haryana government barred school teachers from stepping inside the classrooms with mobile phones and decided to hold head of the school "accountable" for violation of this norm. Teachers will keep mobile phones in the staff room or in an area earmarked by the head of school. | |
| 149. |
The union government planned to develop the Green Airports in __________. |
| Answer» Union Government launched green airports, two airports in Andhra Pradesh. Airport Authority of India (AAI) commenced installation of the 1MegaWatt solar power plant at Tirupathi and Vijayawada Airports. The basic capacity of installed solar power plants at 29 airports/locations with a total capacity of 12.84 MWp. | |
| 150. |
Microsoft joint hands with this state to provide AI-based eye care solutions. |
| Answer» Microsoft is going to help the government of Telangana use artificial intelligence to provide eye care screening for children in the State. Microsoft's cloud based machine learning eye care screening Microsoft Intelligent Network for Eyecare (MINE) will align with the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram programme under the National Health Mission. | |