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| 1451. |
Which state has launched the Arundhati Gold Scheme? |
| Answer» The Assam Cabinet approved the Rs.800 crore per year under the Arundhati scheme. The scheme will come to effect from 1 January 2020. The State aims to reduce child marriage and strengthen women empowerment. | |
| 1452. |
Which state's Olympic Association will launch 'Grassroot Olympic - Mission Talent Hunt'? |
| Answer» The Assam Olympic Association (AOA) will launch a new programme called 'Grassroot Olympic - Mission Talent Hunt' to identify the sports talent in the state and groom them. | |
| 1453. |
Which state Government will create a dedicated Department of Foreign Cooperation ? |
| Answer» Haryana Government has decided to create a dedicated new department namely Department of 'Foreign Cooperation' in order to streamline and provide focus to various initiatives taken by the state government for the promotion of investment, employment for youth and welfare of Non-Resident Indians. | |
| 1454. |
Which state launched toll-free number 14500 to report incidents of sand smuggling? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh government on November 18 launched toll-free number 14500 to curb smuggling and hoarding of sand and other irregularities in the supply of the construction material. | |
| 1455. |
Who is the newly appointed the Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court? |
| Answer» Justice Dr Ravi Ranjan was sworn in as the 13th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He was administered oath to office and secrecy under Article 219 of Constitution by Governor Draupadi Murmu at the Raj Bhavan in Jharkhand's capital Ranchi. | |
| 1456. |
Which state has bagged the 'Swachh Sarvekshan Grameen-2019' award? |
| Answer» Telangana has bagged the 'Swachh Sarvekshan Grameen-2019' award that Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Errabelli Dayakar Rao received from Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers at a function held in New Delhi. | |
| 1457. |
Which state has recently planned to ban the sale of junk food in schools? |
| Answer» The Gujarat State government plans to ban the sale of junk food in schools and in the 50m area around them. The ban aims to encourage the consumption of healthy food among children. Earlier, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommended a ban on the sale of food high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) in schools. | |
| 1458. |
India and which bank has signed an agreement to improve water resources in Karnataka? |
| Answer» On November 18, 2019, India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a 91 million USD agreement to improve water security of Karnataka. The loan will help to modernize the Vijayanagara Channel irrigation systems and also to increase the efficiency of Krishna river basin. | |
| 1459. |
Which is the first Hindi newspaper recently launched in Arunachal Pradesh? |
| Answer» Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on November 20 launched the first Hindi daily of the state in a simple ceremony here. Titled 'Arun Bhoomi', the daily will be published and edited by Takam Sonia, who also heads the Arunachal Hindi Sanstha, an organization working for promotion and propagation of Hindi language in the state. | |
| 1460. |
Who has been appointed as the new Chief information commissioner of the Tamil Nadu? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu State government appointed senior bureaucrat and additional chief secretary to the governor, R Rajagopal, as the next Chief information commissioner (CIC) of the state. | |
| 1461. |
Which state has made sanitary napkins mandatory for all the industries and factories for women staff? |
| Answer» The Assam cabinet has made sanitary napkins mandatory for all the industries and factories of Assam for their women staff. The decision was made by the Assam cabinet. The aim of the move by the State cabinet is to promote hygiene among women. The State government also aims to ensure women's welfare among the working women in the State. | |
| 1462. |
Which is not one of the newly included states to promote pulses and oilseeds cultivation? |
| Answer» The Government is to implement the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)-Oilseeds and Oil Palm (OS&OP) in six more States, namely Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 1463. |
Which state's government has decided to legalise cultivation of cannabis for medical and industrial purpose? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh government has decided to legalise the cultivation of cannabis in the state for medical and industrial purpose. | |
| 1464. |
Which state has launched a scheme to provide free Wi-Fi services to it's capital for one hour each day? |
| Answer» Karnataka State has launched a scheme to provide free Wi-Fi services to Bengaluru for one hour each day. The scheme has been launched after a consistent demand from the public, tourists, and many other stakeholders to have such an infrastructure. | |
| 1465. |
The world's first Muslim yoga camp is being organized at which place? |
| Answer» The world's first Muslim yoga camp began at Kanva Ashram in Kotdwar town of Uttarakhand on 20 November 2019. The camp will be held from 20-24 November 2019. The yoga camp shows the health benefits associated with practising Yoga. | |
| 1466. |
Which state has allowed women to work in night shifts in all factories (registered under the factories act)? |
| Answer» The Karnataka government issued a notification allowing women to work in night shifts (7 pm to 6 am) in all factories registered under the factories act. | |
| 1467. |
Munderwa Sugar Mill has been recently inaugurated in which Indian state? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the newly established Munderwa Sugar Mill of Uttar Pradesh State Sugar Corporation Limited in Basti district. | |
| 1468. |
Which state achieved highest road length in country under PMGSY (Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana) in 2019? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir has achieved the highest road length in the country this year so far under a Centre's rural roads' programme with the completion of around 11,400 kilometres covering 1,838 habitations. | |
| 1469. |
The 172nd Defence Pensioners Adalat was organized in which state? |
| Answer» Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 172nd Defence Pensioners Adalat in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, becoming the first Raksha Mantri to be a part of the event. | |
| 1470. |
In which state living root bridges are found? |
| Answer» Living root bridges are a form of tree shaping common in the southern part of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. They are handmade from the aerial roots of rubber fig trees. | |
| 1471. |
Lachit Divas was celebrated in which state? |
| Answer» On 24 November each year Lachit Divas (Lachit Day) is celebrated statewide in Assam to commemorate the heroism of Lachit Borphukan and the victory of the Assamese army at the Battle of Saraighat. | |
| 1472. |
Etawah Lion Safari is located in which state? |
| Answer» The Etawah Lion Safari, formally known as Etawah Safari Park was thrown open for public in Uttar Pradesh on 24 November 2019 without the lion segment. It is a drive-through safari park located in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 1473. |
Which National Park has been declared as Chhattisgarh's fourth 'tiger reserve'? |
| Answer» The Chhattisgarh government has decided to declare Guru Ghasidas National Park in the state's Korea district as a tiger reserve. | |
| 1474. |
Which state has launched citizen helpline 14400 for corruption-related complaints? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh government has launched 14400, a citizen helpline number on November 25. People can now directly complain about corruption in government departments. | |
| 1475. |
Which state has launched immunisation campaign against Filaria? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh government launches a massive immunization campaign against the filariasis or Filaria. The Central government has the set year 2021 as the deadline for complete eradication of filaria in the country. | |
| 1476. |
Which state has announced to give 5% reservation to sportspersons in jobs? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh's government announced a five percent reservation to sportspersons in state government jobs. Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Jitu Patwari announced while inaugurating the Regional Olympic Games in Gwalior. | |
| 1477. |
Who will sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 28? |
| Answer» Uddhav Thackeray to be sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 28. Capping a day of extraordinary and swiftly changing political developments, leaders of the Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress met Maharahstra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari late on November 26 to stake claim to form the next government, with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as Chief Minister. | |
| 1478. |
Who has recently taken oath as the pro-tem speaker of the Maharashtra assembly? |
| Answer» Kalidas Kolambkar has taken oath as the pro-tem speaker of the Maharashtra assembly. He would be administering the oath to all the 288 MLAs of the assembly. Usually, the senior-most member of the assembly is appointed as the pro-tem speaker. | |
| 1479. |
What is the chronological number of Uddhav Thackeray as the CM of Maharashtra? |
| Answer» Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray took oath as Maharashtra's new Chief Minister on November 28 in front of a packed Shivaji Park, the iconic grounds where his father late Bal Thackeray was cremated. He is the 19th chief minister of Maharashtra. | |
| 1480. |
Which state has announced to replicate the Micro Composting Centre (MCC) of Tamil Nadu? |
| Answer» Odisha State government has announced that it is to replicate the Micro Composting Centre (MCC) of the State Tamil Nadu. | |
| 1481. |
Road Transport workers of which state have recently joined duty after a 52-day strike? |
| Answer» Following the Telangana's government's decision to allow them to resume duty without imposing any conditions, workers of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) joined work on November 29. | |
| 1482. |
Indian Navy's sixth Dornier aircraft squadron was recently commissioned in which city? |
| Answer» The Indian Navy has commissioned its sixth Dornier aircraft squadron in the Porbandar town of Gujarat. It aims to give a fillip to coastal security near the sea border with Pakistan. It was commissioned by Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice-Admiral M S Pawar | |
| 1483. |
Which state's Small Industries and Export Corporation has recently launched a Web-based Geographic Information System? |
| Answer» The Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) has launched the Estate Management System (EMS) and Web-based Geographic Information System (Web-GIS) on 28 November 2019. PSIEC launched it under the leadership of Capt. Amarinder Singh. The aim of the system is to ensure transparency. The system also promotes ease of doing business in the State. | |
| 1484. |
How many standard floor buses have recently been flagged off in New Delhi? |
| Answer» The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off 100 standard floor buses on 28 November. The buses are equipped with CCTV cameras, GPS trackers, hydraulic lifts, and a panic button under the cluster scheme. The addition of new buses is aimed to resolve the shortage of public transportation in the Capital. | |
| 1485. |
Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognized Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) as state party of which state? |
| Answer» The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently recognized the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) as state party of Haryana and alloted the symbol of "key" for the party. The decision in this regard was taken on the basis of the poll performance of the party in the recent 2019 Assembly elections in Haryana. | |
| 1486. |
The conference on 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' being organised by government of which state with government of J&K? |
| Answer» Conference on 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' being organised by governments of Tamil Nadu and J&K held in Jammu on Nov 30-Dec 1,2019. | |
| 1487. |
Who has been elected as speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly? |
| Answer» Congress MLA Nana Patole has been elected as Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly. Mr Patole's election came after the BJP took back the name of Kisan Kathore as the party's nominee with minutes to go before the 10 am deadline. It is a tradition in the Maharashtra Assembly for the Speaker to be elected unopposed. | |
| 1488. |
Which edition of Nagaland Hornbill Festival was recently organized? |
| Answer» The much-awaited festival, the Hornbill Festival began with a colourful blend of culture and tradition with a modern twist at Naga Heritage Kisama in Nagaland this evening. This is the 20th edition of Hornbill Festival. The festival organised by Nagaland Government is an annual tourism promotional event to showcase the state's traditional and rich cultural heritage in all its ethnicity, diversity and grandeur | |
| 1489. |
Which state is going to monitor all schemes related to its farmers on a regular basis? |
| Answer» Maharashtra government approved Rs.606 crores to monitor all schemes related to farmers on a regular basis. The new government aims to introduce new approaches to resolve issues related to cultivators, who have suffered crop losses in unseasonal rains in October. The government said that it will provide any negligible assistance and satisfactory provision for farmers. | |
| 1490. |
The Indigenous Faith Day 2019 was celebrated in which state? |
| Answer» The Indigenous Faith Day (IFD) 2019 was celebrated in Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh. The Day aims to preserve the rich culture and identity of the State. The function was presided by Tezu legislator Karikho Kri. The programme was organized by the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) of Tezu. The tribes of the district showcased their cultures in a colourful programme. | |
| 1491. |
Which edition of the Nagaland Hornbill Festival recently began at Kisama? |
| Answer» The Nagaland Hornbill Festival began at Naga Heritage Village at Kisama in Nagaland from 1 December 2019 to 10 December 2019 a. The year 2019 celebrates the 20th edition of Hornbill Festival and the festival this year coincides with Nagaland Statehood Day. The much-awaited festival began with a colourful blend of culture and tradition with a modern twist. Hornbill festival is also known as 'Festival of Festivals' and is named after hornbill bird. This festival symbolises 'Respect and 'Folklore' among Nagas. | |
| 1492. |
Which state has recently mandated helmets for pillion riders? |
| Answer» Kerala State government implemented the High Court directives of making helmets mandatory for pillion riders. Transport Commissioner of the State has directed strict checking of vehicles. In the initial phase, the police will warn the pillion riders to wear a helmet before levying the fine. Police of the State will check the vehicles to ensure that the two-wheeler riders are adhering to the new directives. | |
| 1493. |
Which edition of Nagaland Honey Bee Day was recently celebrated in Kohima? |
| Answer» The 2nd Nagaland Honey Bee Day was celebrated on 5 December 2019 at the Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima, Nagaland. It aims to give more effort to continue on mission for more production of honey and to make Nagaland a Honey destination. The theme of the Honey Bee Day is Save Bee Save Life. | |
| 1494. |
Which state has approved to sell Yamuna water from Maharashtra's share? |
| Answer» The Himachal Pradesh State Cabinet approved to sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to sell the water of River Yamuna from Maharashtra's share at Tajewala corridor. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. With this decision, the State would earn Rs.21 crore per annum.The Yamuna is the longest tributary in India. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier. It is the second-largest tributary river of the Ganges. | |
| 1495. |
Which state has launched 'MadhuApp' for school children? |
| Answer» Odisha launched a smart learning app called 'Madhu' for the schools' children in the state. The app was named after Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Das and developed by the Ganjan district administration in accordance with the 5T initiative of the Odisha state government.The mobile app is aimed at helping the school students in the state to learn their lessons via videos and tutorials available on the app. The courses have been prepared in a way to make the video lectures more interesting and self-explanatory with the help of high-quality teaching-learning material. | |
| 1496. |
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 is not applicable to tribal areas of which state? |
| Answer» Government to introduce the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Parliament. The Bill proposes to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955. The Bill seeks to grant citizenship to undocumented non-Muslims (Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Parsi, Jain and Sikh) from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India on or before December 31, 2014. The Bill shall not apply to Tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura as included in the sixth schedule of the Constitution. | |
| 1497. |
Which state has recently partnered with WEF to promote electric mobility? |
| Answer» Punjab State government partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to design a Public-Private pilot on shared, clean and electric mobility. The move aims to combat the growing problem of environmental pollution in the state. The state is preparing its own EV policy to support the adoption of e-vehicles. | |
| 1498. |
First Mega Food Park of Central India has been inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurated Steel Silo based Avantee Mega Food Park in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. This is the first food park of central India. It is spread over 51 acres and has been constructed at a cost of about Rs.150 crore. | |
| 1499. |
Which state has recently conducted workshop on 2020 Heat wave with NDMA? |
| Answer» National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, organized a two-day national workshop titled on Preparedness, Mitigation, and Management of Heat Wave in Bangalore, Karnataka. Events: The workshop is conducted to emphasize the importance of Climate Change that has led to the rise of average summer temperature by 0.5 deg C in the past five years. | |
| 1500. |
Which state has distributed free laptops to Plus Two (+2) meritorious students under the 'Biju Sashaktikaran Yojana'? |
| Answer» Odisha government on December 6 distributed free laptops to Plus Two (+2) meritorious students under the 'Biju Sashaktikaran Yojana' as part of their government's youth policy in Odisha. The state government had started distributing free laptops with the aim to inspire and upgrade the skill of the young people of the state. | |