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| 1501. |
Odisha is to merge Kalia scheme with which scheme? |
| Answer» The Odisha government is to merge the State's Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (Kalia) scheme with the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) yojana due to financial constraint. KALIA Chhatravritti scheme was launched by the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in December 2018. | |
| 1502. |
The 24th International Film Festival of Kerala is being held in which city? |
| Answer» The 24th edition of International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is being held at the Nishagandhi Auditorium in Thiruvananthapuram from December 6 to December 14, 2019. | |
| 1503. |
Which state has launched Anti Depredation Squads in forests to avoid human-wildlife conflicts? |
| Answer» Aiming to control the human-elephant conflicts, the Assam government launched Anti-Depedration Squads of the state forest department which would be stationed at 15 majorhuman-wildlife conflict districts in order to mitigate the problem and to ensure safety of both humans and wildlife. | |
| 1504. |
Which State launched the booklet on the life and teachings of Dr. BR Ambedkar for students of class 6-8 in government schools? |
| Answer» The Delhi government launched a booklet on the life and teachings of Dr. BR Ambedkar for students of class 6-8 in government schools. The booklet was launched on Ambedkar's 63rd death anniversary. | |
| 1505. |
Which city's Integrated Command and Control Centre has recently been inaugurated in Haryana? |
| Answer» Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated Gurgaon's ambitious Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), developed as the nerve centre to provide multifaceted online smart services to people. Built at the cost of Rs 38 crore, the ICCC has been designed to serve as the nodal point for all online data related to the Smart City applications, including CCTV-based public safety and adaptive traffic management system, smart parking system, water supply management system, pollution monitoring, property tax management system and asset management system. | |
| 1506. |
The new building of Rajasthan High Court has been inaugurated at which place? |
| Answer» President Kovind inaugurates the new building of Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur; said the tradition of bar and bench of the Rajasthan High Court has been glorious. Calls for making justice accessible to all citizens. | |
| 1507. |
Which city is to organize "Transforming Education Conference for Humanity2019"? |
| Answer» A three-day TECH (Transforming Education Conference for Humanity) 2019, being organised jointly by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), is being held at Novotel hotel in Vishakhapatnam from December 10.As a prelude to TECH 2019, the organisers brought together policymakers on digital learning, representatives from educational technology companies and other stakeholders at a Policy Forum on Digital Learning. | |
| 1508. |
How many fast track courts will be set up by U.P. for speedy disposal of cases of sexual crimes against women, children? |
| Answer» Amid the outrage over the death of the Unnao rape victim, the Uttar Pradesh government on December 9 announced that it would set up 218 fast track courts for the speedy disposal of sexual crimes against women and children.The decision was taken by the State Cabinet, a day after the last rites of the Unnao victim were performed in her native village, 75 km from Lucknow.The State at present has 42,389 pending cases of sexual offences against children and 25,749 pending cases of rape and sexual crimes against women. | |
| 1509. |
Which city organized the FICCI ARISE Conference 2019? |
| Answer» FICCI ARISE Conference 2019 in New Delhi on December 9-10; theme: 'Future Ready Learners and Schools'. Inaugurating the FICCI ARISE Conference on School Education, M. Venkaiah Naidu called for value-based education and said that education is not just for employment but also for empowerment and enlightenment of individuals and the society. He stressed upon inculcating values such as patience, honesty, respect, tolerance and empathy in the students. | |
| 1510. |
Which city will organize 'Block Hash Live 2019' conclave? |
| Answer» Top block chain experts and thought leaders from around the world will take part in a two-day conclave, 'Block Hash Live 2019' to be held at Kochi from December 12. The experts will share ideas and lead discussions on collaborative opportunities in leveraging the technology for public good, and positioning Kerala as the country's blockchain hub. As a prelude to the event, KBA has planned BlockHack2019 on December 10 and 11 at Integrated Startup Complex (ISC), Kerala Technology Innovation Zone, Kalamassery. | |
| 1511. |
The 37th National Symposium of Heads of Police Training Institutions is being held in which Indian city? |
| Answer» The 37th National Symposium of Heads of Police Training Institutions is being held at BPR&D Headquarters, New Delhi. The two-day symposium is held from 12-13 December 2019. The symposium is organized by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs. | |
| 1512. |
Which state government is to work with Suez to provide drinking water distribution system? |
| Answer» French-based company Suez won a contract to extend, rehabilitate and operate the drinking water distribution system in Mangalore. The total cost of the project is Rs.792.42 crore. Aim: The state aims to give pure drinking water to the citizens of Mangalore in all the wards of the city corporation. | |
| 1513. |
The Haryana Police Department has adopted a unique barcoding software. What is the name of this software? |
| Answer» The Haryana Police Department has adopted a unique barcoding software (Trakea). The software is used to ensure that 1000s of digital forensic reports are stored safe and secure. It offers a foolproof security to the samples collected from the crime scene. | |
| 1514. |
Which is the first city to have an online waste exchange for municipal solid waste? |
| Answer» Chennai has become the first city to have an online waste exchange for municipal solid waste. Residents who want to sell their waste online will be able to contact 2,600 scrap dealers and other agencies across the city. The Madras Waste Exchange, which is both a web portal and an application, has been conceptualized by the Smart City Mission, with support from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. | |
| 1515. |
Locust Invasion has arisen as a threat to farmlands of which state? |
| Answer» The farmlands in Gujarat border are in great threat from locust invasion. The insects were flying from Pakistan Sindh province and spread in the villages of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The locusts emerged from Sudan and Eritrea in the coast of Red Sea. | |
| 1516. |
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme was announced in which state? |
| Answer» Shiv Sena-led government in Maharashtra approved the farm loan waiver scheme announced a subsidized meal scheme for the poor. The state cabinet approved the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme under which crop arrears pending till September 30, 2019, will be waived. | |
| 1517. |
Which state's police has recently adopted Trakea to make forensic reports tamper-proof? |
| Answer» Haryana Police has adopted Trakea, a unique barcoding software to make forensic reports tamper-proof. The technique will ensure the thousands of forensic reports that form the backbone of the criminal investigation system and subsequent trials in the courts of law, are not tampered with. | |
| 1518. |
Which state has got the first prize in 100-day work programme for promoting livelihoods? |
| Answer» RURAL JOB SCHEME AWARDS: CM Mamata Banerjee said West Bengal has got the first prize in 100-day work programme for promoting livelihoods. | |
| 1519. |
The Epigraphy Branch of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered the earliest Sanskrit inscription in which state? |
| Answer» The Epigraphy Branch of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered the earliest Sanskrit inscription to have been discovered in South India as on date. This significant finding is also the earliest epigraphic evidence for 'Saptamatrika' cult so far. The discovery was made in Chebrolu village in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. The inscription came to light when some local villagers informed ASI authorities about a pillar with some engravings when they were restoring and repairing local Bheemeshwara temple. | |
| 1520. |
The First- ever Karanji Lake Festival has started in which city? |
| Answer» 1st ever Karanji Lake Festival began to spread the message on the importance of water bodies. The nature park, a prominent tourist destination managed by the Mysuru zoo, was opened for the public. | |
| 1521. |
Who has been given additional charge of the governor of Meghalaya? |
| Answer» Nagaland Governor R N Ravi has been given additional charge of the State Meghalaya. The appointment was announced by the President of India. In addition to his own duties, the Governor of Nagaland will discharge the functions of the Governor of Meghalaya during the absence of Tathagata Roy, the Governor of Meghalaya. | |
| 1522. |
Government recently launched the sale of 'Khadi Rumal'. The Rumal are being stitched by the women of which state/UT? |
| Answer» Government launched the sale of 'Khadi Rumal' on 17 December 2019. It was launched by the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Nitin Gadkari. He announced 50% increase in the remuneration of women workers to Rs.3 per piece from Rs.2 per piece presently. Khadi Rumal sale aims to create employment opportunities for the women in the terrorist affected areas. They are stitched by the women of Nagrota town in J&K. The turnover of the village industries in the country is Rs.75000 crore. | |
| 1523. |
The first ever SEZ of which state has been recently approved by Government of India? |
| Answer» The Government of India approved the first SEZ (Special Economic Zone) at Sabroom, Tripura in October 2019. Recently, it was announced that the SEZ will primarily focus on agro-based food processing. Union Government is expected to invest around Rs 1550 crore in the project. | |
| 1524. |
Which state/UT is to receive the best performing award for implementing Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir has been selected by the Union Ministry of Rural Development for the national award in the best performing category for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The award will be presented in a ceremony on 19 December 2019 at the National Agricultural Science Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched on 25 December 2000 by the Government of India. The scheme aims to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations as part of a poverty reduction strategy. | |
| 1525. |
Which state topped the Good Governance Index? |
| Answer» On December 25, 2019, Government of India launched Good Governance Index. Tamil Nadu topped in Good Governance Index. | |
| 1526. |
Who is present governor of Jharkhand? |
| Answer» BJP's Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das hands over his resignation to Governor Draupadi Murmu in Ranchi after party's defeat in Assembly polls. | |
| 1527. |
The first Janta clinic of Rajasthan has been inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the first Janta clinic at Valmiki Basti in Malviya Nagar, Jaipur on 18 December 2019. The chief minister had announced Janta clinics during the state budget. Janta clinic will provide free primary health care to poor people living in city slums. In the first phase, 12 Janta clinics are to be opened where people will get free medicines as well as free medical examination in some cases. | |
| 1528. |
The 11th Regional Quality Conclave (RQC) was held in which state? |
| Answer» The 11th Regional Quality Conclave (RQC) was held on 20th December 2019 at, Rudrapur, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. The Conclave will be inaugurated by Madan Kaushik, Minister of Urban Development Government of Uttarakhand. The RQC is organized by the Quality Council of India (QCI) along with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI).The theme of the Rudrapur RQC is "Advance Manufacturing with Quality, Innovation & Technology Interventions." The Conclave aims to create awareness about the significance of quality culture in businesses. | |
| 1529. |
Which state government unveiled the "Jalsathi" programme? |
| Answer» Odisha state government unveiled the "Jalsathi" programme. It was launched by the Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. He also distributed water quality testing kits and point of sale (POS) machines to the women volunteers "Jalasathis". The Jalsathi programme aims to ensure the supply of safe drinking water to all households in the state. The Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) and women federations in Bhubaneswar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the Jalsathi programme. | |
| 1530. |
Which bank is to provide loan to upgrade state highways and major district roads in Madhya Pradesh? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $490 million loan for public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It was signed by Shri Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary of Fund Bank and ADB, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Mr. Kenichi Yokoyama, Country Director of ADB's India Resident Mission. It aims to upgrade about 1,600 km of state highways and major district roads. | |
| 1531. |
Which state announced Mahatma Jyotirao Phule farm loan waiver scheme? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Govt. announces Mahatma Jyotirao Phule farm loan waiver scheme for loans upto Rs two lakh; cut-off date: September 30, 2019. | |
| 1532. |
Zeena Khitta, who won national championship in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event, belongs to which state? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh Zeena Khitta stunned West Bengal's Mehuli Ghosh world no.3 Apurvi Chandela to emerge as the new national champion in the women's 10m Air Rifle event at the ongoing 63rd National Shooting Championship Competitions Rifle/PistolMehuli to settle for the silver while Apurvi won the bronze. | |
| 1533. |
Which state tops in organizing the Fit India Week? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh tops in organizing the Fit India Week (Dec 2-7) with 13,839 schools taking part followed by Karnataka (1967) and UP (1,504). | |
| 1534. |
Regional Conference on 'Improving Public Service Delivery - Role of Governments' was held in which city? |
| Answer» Regional Conference on 'Improving Public Service Delivery - Role of Governments' was organised in Nagpur on December 21-22, 2019. | |
| 1535. |
Which app has been launched by Kolkata police for public utility service? |
| Answer» Kolkata Police launches revamped Bondhu mobile phone app with a new feature of panic button. Kolkata Police Citizen App is a public utility service application. This App can be downloaded from Google Play Store. | |
| 1536. |
Chilai-Kalan', the 40-day period of extreme cold, begins In which state/ UT? |
| Answer» Chilai-Kalan', the 40-day period of extreme cold, begins in Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 1537. |
Which state government signed an agreement with the department of fisheries (GoI) and NABARD to implement Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund (FIDF)? |
| Answer» On December 23, 2019, the department of fisheries (GoI), NABARD and Tamil Nadu Government signed an agreement to implement Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund (FIDF). The tripartite agreement set a total of Rs 7522 crores to address the infrastructure requirement of fisheries sector. | |
| 1538. |
The DRDO test fired the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) successfully In which state? |
| Answer» On December 23, 2019, the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) test fired the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) successfully. The test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha. | |
| 1539. |
Under which constitutional article the Assam Cabinet nodded to make Assamese language the state language of Assam? |
| Answer» On December 23, 2019, the Assam Cabinet nodded to make Assamese language the state language of Assam. This will exclude BTAD (Bodoland Territorial Administrative Districts), Barak Valley and Hill districts of Assam. Article 345 says that subject to provisions of Article 346 and 347, the state legislature might adopt one or more languages to be used as official languages. Article 346 states that the states are authorized to decide on the language of communications amongst them and with the centre. However, such a language should have been authorized by the centre. | |
| 1540. |
Indian freedom fighter Kakkan Memorial Day celebrated on December 23. He belongs to which state? |
| Answer» Kakkan was born on 18 June 1907 in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu. Kakkan was drawn to the independence movement from an early stage in his life. While in school, he joined the Indian National Congress.He was sworn in as the Minister for Public Works (excluding Electricity), Harijan Welfare, Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes on 13 April 1957. | |
| 1541. |
Nethanna Nestham scheme has been launched in which state? |
| Answer» Nethanna Nestham scheme of providing Rs. 24,000 annual aid for handloom weavers for 5 years launched in Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 1542. |
Bank of Baroda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which state for flow of credit in MSMEs? |
| Answer» For flow of credit in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Bank of Baroda signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government. The customers can register their request on the link available on the Gujarat government's single window portal from where Bank of Baroda will initiate further action after receiving the details. | |
| 1543. |
Abhay'- a pilot emergency drop-home service for stranded women has been launched by which state? |
| Answer» Prakasam district police of Andhra Pradesh have launched 'Abhay'- a pilot emergency drop-home service for stranded women. | |
| 1544. |
Which state/UT passed a new policy regarding electric vehicles? |
| Answer» On December 24, 2019, CM of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal introduced a new policy to make Delhi the capital of Electric vehicles. Under the policy, the government has planned to provide subsidies to electric vehicles. The goal of the policy is to ensure that 25% of new vehicles registered are electric by 2024. | |
| 1545. |
Which one is not among the states to be covered under Atal Bhujal Yojana? |
| Answer» Union Cabinet approves implementation of the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL). A Central Sector Scheme with a total outlay of Rs.6000 crore to be implemented over a period of 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25).Aims to improve ground water management through community participation in identified priority areas in 7 States: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and UP. | |
| 1546. |
India's first university for the transgender community will be opened in the which state? |
| Answer» India's first university for the transgender community will be opened in the Fazilnagar block of the Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh. The transgender community members will be able to get an education. The university is being built by Akhil Bhartiya Kinnar Siksha Seva Trust (All-India transgender education service trust). | |
| 1547. |
Abhinandan scheme has been launched in which state? |
| Answer» Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the state government's Abhinandan scheme during a programme held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. This scheme emphasis on one-time subsidy against education loans availed by the students for an amount of Rs 50,000 each to 1,546 students. Abhinandan scheme extend cooperation to students in pursuing higher education and to fulfil the dreams. | |
| 1548. |
Shaheed Udham Singh's 120th birth anniversary was celebrated on December 26.He hailed from which state? |
| Answer» India pays homage to the great revolutionary, Shaheed Udham Singh on his 120th birth anniversary. He was born on this day in 1899 in the Sangrur district of Punjab. Udham Singh present in the Jallianwala Bagh Amritsar on the fateful Baisakhi Day of 13 April 1919. He avenged the massacre by killing General O Dwyer in March 1940 and hanged by the British in London. | |
| 1549. |
Who will take oath as Chief Minister of Jharkhand? |
| Answer» Hemant Soren will take oath as Chief Minister of Jharkhand on Dec 29. He was nominated as the chief ministerial candidate by the JMM, Congress & RJD Alliance. Draupadi Murmu is the present Governor of Jharkhand. | |
| 1550. |
Losar Festival is celebrated in which state/UT? |
| Answer» Union Territory of Ladakh is celebrating Losar Festival on 27 December 2019, to mark the Ladakhi or Tibetan New Year. Until 2018, Losar gathering use to have 'UT Status for Ladakh' as a resolution for New Year. This year, it will be joyous Losar festival celebrations in newly born Union Territory Ladakh. Losar festival, which has its origin in 15th century, is also observed in all Himalayan states of country but in different times. | |