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| 1601. |
India's 1st Cyber Crime Prevention Unit has been launched in which state? |
| Answer» Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister launched the first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit of India "AASHVAST" in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He also launched 2 other projects: VISWAS & Netrang. AASHVAST project will act as a helpline for the cybercrime victims. | |
| 1602. |
Humsafar Express has been started between New Delhi and which state? |
| Answer» According to a press release issued by Eastern Railways, train number 22466 Anand Vihar (T) - Madhupur (Jharkhand) Weekly Humsafar Express started its regular service from 15 January 2020. The train leaves Anand Vihar at 12.45 PM on Wednesdays and arrives Madhupur at 5.45 am the next day. | |
| 1603. |
Chapchar Kut festival is celebrated in which state? |
| Answer» Mizoram will celebrate Chapchar Kut, the biggest and most important festival of the Mizos, on March 6. The meeting of Chapchar Kut organizing committee held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Zoramthanga decided that the festival will be a two-day event. | |
| 1604. |
Which state's tourism department sets Guinness Record by preparing largest quantity of Khichdi? |
| Answer» A 1,995kg 'khichdi' dish made from rice and lentils, prepared by the Himachal Pradesh Department of Tourism in association with Shimla-based Durga Devi Behari Lal Charitable Trust, entered the Guinness World Records. | |
| 1605. |
Who is to launch the first girder for the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray is expected to launch the first girder for the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL) in January 2020. The estimated cost of the project is Rs.18,000 crore. The project is expected to be completed by 2022. | |
| 1606. |
Which state has signed MoU with IUCN to red List Orchids? |
| Answer» Arunachal Pradesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the IUCN on 13 January in Arunachal Pradesh.According to the MoU, the Arunachal Pradesh state government will collaborate with the IUCN and carry out a red-list assessment of the orchids in the state.The state has become the first state to initiate the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) red listing at the state level. | |
| 1607. |
Annual bull taming event 'Jallikattu' recently began in which state? |
| Answer» Annual bull taming event 'Jallikattu' began on January 16 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Pongal. | |
| 1608. |
Scientists of Zoological Survey of India have discovered three new species of frogs in which state? |
| Answer» According to a report recently published in a science journal, these three species of tiny frogs were discovered by scientists of Zoological Survey of India in Arunachal Pradesh. The new species discovered from Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary have been named as 'Liuranahimalayana', 'Liuranaindica' and 'Liuranaminuta'. | |
| 1609. |
MSME-EPC summit is being organized by which state? |
| Answer» The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Export Promotion Council (MSNE-EPC) is organizing the first three-day summit from 17 January 2020. It is organized by the Assam state government. The aim is to aspire entrepreneurs in the North East to pave the way for the development of entrepreneurship and businesses by women and youths of the region. | |
| 1610. |
Who became the fastest Indian spinner to take 100 wickets in ODIs? |
| Answer» Kuldeep Yadav became the fastest Indian spinner to claim 100 wickets in ODI during the second match against Australia in Rajkot. The left-arm wrist-spinner reached the milestone in his 58th match when he got rid of Alex Carey for 18 in the 38th over of the Australian run chase. The fastest to 100 wickets was Harbhajan Singh in 76 matches. | |
| 1611. |
Which state won the maximum number of gold medals in wrestling at the 3rd Khelo India Youth Games? |
| Answer» Haryana continues its dominance in wrestling at the 3rd Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati. Haryana won six of the 11 gold. Maharashtra got three gold medals in wrestling and reached 150 marks on the medals tally with 42 golds overall. | |
| 1612. |
Which state has recently banned three-wheelersolder than 15 years? |
| Answer» The Punjab Government has announced a ban on three-wheelers that are older than 15 years and run on fossil fuel. The vehicles will be replaced with electric or compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. | |
| 1613. |
Which state has announcedto give incentives for medal winners in Khelo India Youth Games? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh state government has announced incentives for the players who performed well in Khelo India Youth Games 2020 in Guwahati, Assam.The state players will be provided international level sports infrastructure, sports equipment, training in the modern and scientific methods, and all other required facilities. | |
| 1614. |
Which state has recently launched 7th Economic Census process? |
| Answer» Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani launched the 7th Economic Census process in the state. The Economic Census process organized by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation with the help of Common Service Centres. Around 40 thousand enumerators will use mobile applications for the first time to gather information under the guidance of 6,500 supervisors. | |
| 1615. |
Which state has been ranked top for water efficiency? |
| Answer» Gujarat ranked the best for parameters on efficiency targets in the review of state and Central government water departments by the ministry of Jal Shakti. Rajasthan is the third-best, and Delhi is among the worst-performing states, according to the ranking for 2019 circulated to different state governments recently. | |
| 1616. |
Which state recently launched employment mobile app 'Rozgar Sangi'? |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghelhas launched employment mobile app 'Rozgar Sangi' to connect employment providing institutions and skilled trained youth. | |
| 1617. |
Which state celebrated its Statehood Day on 21 January? |
| Answer» Indian states namely Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrated their Statehood Day on 21 January. On 21 January 1972, all three states became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. | |
| 1618. |
Which state has planned to test voter identification through a face recognition applicationin municipal elections? |
| Answer» The Telangana government is planning to test voter identification through a face recognition application on a pilot basis in the municipal elections of 23 January 2020. For the first time, the face recognition software will be used to ascertain the identity of voters in the state. | |
| 1619. |
Which state has recently launched "Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana"? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh state Government has launched Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana. The scheme was launched after the cabinet meeting which was held on 21 January 2020. The announcement was made by the Uttar Pradesh's Power Minister Shrikant Sharma. | |
| 1620. |
Which state topped SKOCH State of Governance 2019 ranking? |
| Answer» According to the 'SKOCH State of Governance 2019' report, Gujarat gained the top spot on the back of better performance in Health, Education, Power and e-Governance segments. Gujarat, which was ranked 5th in 2018 replaces 2018 leader West Bengal. | |
| 1621. |
Which state won Khelo India Youth Games champions trophy? |
| Answer» Maharashtra retain Khelo India Youth Games champions trophy in Guwahati with 256 medals including 78 gold. | |
| 1622. |
Which state made reading of Preamble of Constitution mandatory in schools? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government ordered that school students across the state must recite the Preamble to the Indian Constitution, during their morning assemblies from January 26. | |
| 1623. |
Which state topped in vegetable production in 2018-19? |
| Answer» West Bengal witnessed a production of 29.55 million tonne (MT) of vegetables during 2018-19 which was the maximum in the country in that period, said the state-wise horticulture production data. Uttar Pradesh was in the second place with 27.71 million tonne of vegetable production in the same period. | |
| 1624. |
Which state's tourism won UNWTO's Accessible Destination Award? |
| Answer» Kerala Tourism's Barrier-Free Tourism Project has won global recognition with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) making a special mention of the south Indian state as an "Emerging Global Destination" in the Accessible Destination Awards 2019. | |
| 1625. |
Which state recently launched 'Shiv Bhojan Thali' scheme? |
| Answer» Maharashtra: Maha Vikas Aghadi government of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress launches 'Shiv Bhojan Thali' scheme for providing meals to the poor for just Rs. 10. | |
| 1626. |
Which state's assembly recently passed resolution to abolish the state Legislative Council? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh Assembly on January 27 passed a statutory resolution seeking to abolish the State Legislative Council, days after the YSRC government failed to get two crucial bills on its plans to have three capitals cleared by the opposition TDP-dominated Upper House. | |
| 1627. |
Which became the 4th state to pass resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act? |
| Answer» West Bengal Assembly on January 27 passed a resolution against the amended Citizenship Act, becoming the fourth state to pass such resolution after the amended Act was passed in December. Kerala, Rajasthan and Punjab have already passed resolutions against the Citizenship Amendment Act. | |
| 1628. |
Veer Smriti Memorial has been inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» 'Veer Smriti' memorial for 357 Army and Assam Rifles personnel killed while fighting insurgency in Nagaland inaugurated at Mokokchung. | |
| 1629. |
Assam Rifles builds war memorial in __________ for 357 martyrs? |
| Answer» Assam Rifles constructed a combined war memorial in Nagaland for the 357 Army and Assam Rifles personnel killed. At the same time, fighting insurgency in the northeastern state. The monument was built at Mokokchung, which is also the cultural and intellectual center of Nagaland. | |
| 1630. |
Which state has recently launched Virtual Police Station? |
| Answer» Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a Virtual police station along with two other transformational projects of the Odisha Police. Main Aim: To reduce human interface with government offices. The three projects include Virtual Police Station, Road Accident Case Documents Module, and Medico-Legal Opinion System. | |
| 1631. |
The 22nd meeting of Central Zonal Council is being held in which state? |
| Answer» The 22nd meeting of the Central Zonal Council is progressing at Raipur, the state capital of Chhattisgarh. The Central Zonal Council comprises of four states. The issues related to security, law, and order, infrastructure-related matters like roads, transport, water, industries, and power along with various issues between the center and member states and inter-state disputes are discussed. | |
| 1632. |
APGCL is to set up a waste-to-energy plant in which state? |
| Answer» The Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGCL) has announced that it is to set up a waste-to-energy plant in Assam. The facility will be established near the proposed integrated solid waste management facility (ISWMF) of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) on the campus of the old Chandrapur Thermal Power Plant. | |
| 1633. |
Which is to be the theme state at the 34thSurajkund International Crafts Mela? |
| Answer» Haryana govt. is to organise 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela from February 1 to 16. Himachal Pradesh is the 'theme state'. | |
| 1634. |
According toTransparency International, whichis the top state in terms of best practices followed in budget formulation? |
| Answer» Assam has emerged as the top state in terms of best practices followed in budget formulation, followed by Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, says a survey by Transparency International. | |
| 1635. |
World's largest meditation centre has been inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» A one lakh capacity meditation center claimed to be the world's largest such facility was inaugurated at the global headquarters of the Heartfulness Institute and the Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) in Hyderabad, Telangana. The center can accommodate one lakh meditation practitioner who was unveiled in the presence of Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and other dignitaries to mark the 75th anniversary of the formation of Ram Chandra Mission and Heartfulness Institute. | |
| 1636. |
The first ever fruit train to Jawaharlal Nehru Port was sent from which state recently? |
| Answer» A 'fruit train', said to be the first of its kind in the country, was recently flagged off from Tadipatri Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh. The fruit train was carrying a load of 980 metric tonnes of locally grown bananas to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai, from where the consignment will be exported to Iran. | |
| 1637. |
Which is the theme state of the 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2020? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh is the theme state of this year's Surajkund Mela, showcasing its rich and unique cultural heritage through various crafts of the country. Hundreds of artists from Himachal Pradesh would perform multiple folk arts and dances. Special buses arranged to facilitate visitors. | |
| 1638. |
Nagoba Jatara tribal festival is being celebrated in which state? |
| Answer» Nagoba Jatara tribal festival was celebrated in the state of Telangana. The festival is prominently celebrated in Keslapur village, Indervelly Mandal, Adilabad district of Telangana. It is also the 2nd biggest tribal carnival and is celebrated by Mesaram clan of Gond tribes for nearly a month. | |
| 1639. |
Which state has launched the YSR Pension Kanuka? |
| Answer» AP Govt. launches doorstep pension delivery scheme 'YSR Pension Kanuka'. | |
| 1640. |
Which state unveiled Direct CTO scheme for green category industries? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced a new initiative, Direct CTO, to enable companies operating under green category industries to receive faster clearances from the government to commence operations. The move would primarily benefit micro, small, and medium enterprises planning to set up operations in the state. | |
| 1641. |
Which state has banned access to casinos for the locals? |
| Answer» Access to casinos for the locals in Goa will be banned from February 1. Only tourists will be allowed. This was the demand of the public | |
| 1642. |
New Global Headquarters of Ram Chanda Mission is to be inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will visit Telangana on February 1 and 2, 2020 to inaugurate the new global headquarters Kanha Shanti Vanam of Shri Ram Chandra Mission in Rangareddy District on February 2, 2020. Kanha Shanti VanamKanha Shanti Vanam is the global headquarters of the Heartfulness Institute. | |
| 1643. |
Which state's government is to soon begin testing of Novel Corona Virus? |
| Answer» Telangana State Government will begin testing of Novel Corona Virus in Hyderabad with the help of testing kits. The authorities at Gandhi Medical Hospital begun test trails of the packages following the approval given by the Central Health Ministry for testing the Virus in Hyderabad. | |
| 1644. |
India's biggest rural technical festival Antahpragnya 2020 has recently been inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» Collector of Nirmal inaugurated National Level India's Biggest Rural Technical Festival titled Antahpragnya 2020 in the state of Telangana at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies-Basar (RGUKT-Basar). | |
| 1645. |
India's Biggest Rural Technical Festival titled Antahpragnya 2020 has been started in which state? |
| Answer» Collector of Nirmal inaugurated National Level India's Biggest Rural Technical Festival titled Antahpragnya 2020 in the state of Telangana at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies-Basar (RGUKT-Basar). Rural areas cannot afford to miss the development bus. Most of the developments in the two lakh years have taken place in the last century. The fest showcases 300 prototypes, working models, exhibits and technologies such as automatic switch for water, homemade electricity, smoke absorber, automatic street lighting system, smart dustbins, zero budget farming, automatic irrigation and others. | |
| 1646. |
Which state bagged first position for implementation of PMMVY? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh bags the first position for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will present this award to Madhya Pradesh at a function in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Minister for Women and Child Development Imarti Devi and Principal Secretary Anupam Rajan will receive the award. | |
| 1647. |
Which state has recently launched a virtual Police station? |
| Answer» Odisha government has recently launched a virtual police station to provide more ease to its citizens. People can lodge complaints about vehicle theft without visiting a Police Station. This virtual police station (e-police station) will operate under the State Crime Records Bureau in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. | |
| 1648. |
The Hubballi-Ankola railway line project belongs to which state? |
| Answer» The Hubballi-Ankola railway line project saw stiff opposition from a majority of the board members of the Karnataka State Wildlife Board. The proposed 164.44-km railway line passes through forests between two major protected areas - Kali Tiger Reserve and Bedthi Conservation Reserve. | |
| 1649. |
Which state got the first prize in the category of best performance since inception of thePMMVY scheme? |
| Answer» In the category of best performance since inception of the Scheme to States/ UTs having population of more than 1 crore the first position was awarded to the State of Madhya Pradesh, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Haryana was in the third position. | |
| 1650. |
Which state has recently declared n-coronavirus as a state disaster? |
| Answer» After three people from the state tested positive for coronavirus, the Government of Kerala has declared the lethal disease caused by the novel coronavirus as a "state calamity".Currently, two other patients- both medical students at a university in Wuhan- are being treated in isolation wards at the Thrissur and Alappuzha Medical Colleges respectively. Both the students had travelled together to Kochi from Wuhan. | |