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| 1651. |
Which state launched Janasevaka scheme for home delivery of services like ration cards? |
| Answer» The Karnataka government launched the Janasevaka scheme in a few municipal corporation wards to ensure home delivery of various services like ration cards, senior citizen identity and health cards. The scheme, which was launched by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, will pertain to 53 services involving 11 departments. | |
| 1652. |
Fashion show "Naturally North-East: The Naga Narrative" was held in which state? |
| Answer» Fashion show "Naturally North-East: The Naga Narrative", curated by noted fashion designer Ritu Beri was held at Surajkund Mela in Haryana. | |
| 1653. |
How many schemes for J&K and Ladakh Ministry of Tourism have recently been approved under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD Schemes? |
| Answer» 7 schemes worth Rs 594 crores under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD schemes approved for J and K and Ladakh Ministry of Tourism. Ministry of Tourism advances India as an all-encompassing goal and as a feature of its on-going exercises, every year discharges residential and universal print, electronic and online media crusades under the 'Incredible India' brand-line, to advance different the travel industry goals and items in the various States/UTs of the nation, including the UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. | |
| 1654. |
Meghalaya Police Academy has been inaugurated at which place? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad K Sangma inaugurated the Meghalaya Police Academy at Umran in the Ri-Bhoi district. The first phase of the academy was built with a total fund of Rs.50 crore which was provided by the 13th Finance Commission from 2013. The second phase of the academy is to begin with an additional fund of Rs.92 crore from the 15th Finance Commission. | |
| 1655. |
Cabinet has approved the setting up of Vadhavan Port in which state? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet led by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its in-principle approval to set up a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. The total estimated cost of the project is Rs.65,544.54 crore. | |
| 1656. |
Which state has allotted 5-acre land for the construction of a mosque? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet approved the proposal for allotment of 5-acre land to UP Sunni Central Waqf Board for the construction of a mosque in compliance with the Supreme Court order. The move comes after the announcement of the introduction of trust to manage the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | |
| 1657. |
Which state is to set up 1,000 'Kudumbashree' hotels? |
| Answer» The CPI-M-led LDF government unveiled an initiative of setting up 1,000 ''Kudumbashree'' hotels to provide subsidised Kerala meals at Rs 25 while presenting its budget for 2020-21 on February 7.A typical lunch now costs anything above Rs 50 and for the common man, the announcement means he will have to shell out less money. | |
| 1658. |
Which state has recently launched 'Mukhya Mantri Parivar Samridhi Yojna'? |
| Answer» Haryana Govt. launches 'Mukhya Mantri Parivar Samridhi Yojna'; Rs 6,000 per year will be given to families having an annual income below Rs 1.80 lakh and land holdings up to five acres. | |
| 1659. |
According to theIndia Justice Report-2019, which state has been ranked first on the capacity of justice delivery systemamong the 18 large and mid-sized states? |
| Answer» Maharashtra topped the list of India's first-ever ranking of states on justice delivery among the 18 large and mid-sized states.Maharashtra is followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while among the small states Goa topped the list followed by Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh, according to the India Justice Report (IJR) prepared by Tata Trusts in collaboration with Centre for social Justice, Common Cause, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, Daksh, TISS-Prayas and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. | |
| 1660. |
Andhra Pradesh's first Disha police station was recently inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the State is preparing to equip itself with all facilities like forensic laboratories, special courts, and public prosecutors to effectively implement the Disha Bill 2019 by June. The Chief Minister was inaugurating the first Disha police station in Rajamahendravaram on February 8. Later, he launched the Disha mobile application at Adikavi Nannayya University. | |
| 1661. |
Which state is to create separate identity card for the transgender community in the state? |
| Answer» Rajasthan state government has announced that it is to connect the transgender community with the mainstream society. It is to provide separate identity cards for transgenders in the state. The announcement was made by the Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Master Bhanwarlal Meghwal. The move aims to support the transgender community to get the benefit of government jobs and all government schemes. | |
| 1662. |
Which state is to set up "Bharosacentre" to "monitor the impact of social media on youth"? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Minister Aditi Tatkare on February 9 said a "bharosacentre" comprising a psychologist, woman police officer and counsellor would be set up in the state's Raigad district to "monitor the impact of social media on youth".She was speaking against the backdrop of a 25-year-old woman lecturer who was set ablaze and left battling for life by a stalker on February 3 in Hinganghat town in Wardha. | |
| 1663. |
Ministry of Civil Aviationflagged off first Heli Services under UDAN in which state? |
| Answer» Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) operationalized the first-ever helicopter services from Dehradun's Sahastradhara helipad to Gauchar and Chinyalisaur. It was flagged off under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - UdeDesh Ka AamNagrik (RCS-UDAN) of Government of India. The aim of the heli routes in the Uttrakhand region is in line with the government's objective to enhance the aerial connectivity of the hilly areas in the country. | |
| 1664. |
According to theIndia Justice Report-2019, which state has been ranked first on the capacity of justice delivery system among states with a population of less than one crore? |
| Answer» Maharashtra is the top state in delivering justice to its citizens followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Haryana in the first ever ranking of states on their capacity to deliver justice to citizens.The list of seven small states (population less than one crore each) was topped by Goa, followed by Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh. | |
| 1665. |
Which state's pollution control board's real time pollution monitoring system wins National e-Governance Award 2019-20? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board's Real Time Pollution Monitoring System (RTPMS) has bagged the National e-Governance Award 2019-20 from the Centre.APPCB Member-Secretary Vivek Yadav received the award from Union Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Ajay Sawhney at the 23rd National Conference on e-Governance in Mumbai. | |
| 1666. |
Which state has announced a hike in 5% for Dearness Allowance? |
| Answer» Odisha State government has announced a hike in 5% for Dearness Allowance (DA) for the state government employees and pensioners. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on 14 February. The state also announced a hike of 10% arrears of 7th pay commission. | |
| 1667. |
Which state has recently announced Cauvery delta region as a Protected Special Agriculture Zone? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced that the Cauvery delta region will be declared a Protected Special Agriculture Zone. The state government aims to ensure the food security of the State. | |
| 1668. |
Which state is to introduce an internship scheme for students of class 10th and 12th and those pursuing graduation? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh state government is to introduce an internship scheme for students of class 10th and 12th and those pursuing graduation. The announcement was made by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on 9 February at a job fair organized by the Department of Labour and Employment Exchange at Gorakhpur University. | |
| 1669. |
Hornbill Festival was recently celebrated in which state? |
| Answer» Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb inaugurated the two-day Hornbill Festival at Baramura Eco-Park, Agartala on 8 February 2020. The festival is organized for the first time in the state. He also inaugurated a log-hut and a hornbill viewpoint for the tourists. The aim of the festival is to conserve Hornbill and boost the livelihood of the people through tourism. | |
| 1670. |
Which state recently launched "Reading Mission"? |
| Answer» To inculcate reading habit among students, the 'Reading Mission- Haryana' has been initiated by the Haryana government. As reading helps in developing social values of egalitarianism, tolerance, and justice, the 'Reading Mission- Haryana' has been started in the state. | |
| 1671. |
"Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi" is a new district of which state? |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi as the 28th district of the state.The new district, carved out of Bilaspur, has three tehsils and three development blocks namely Gaurela, Pendra and Marwahi. It comprises 166-gram panchayats, 222 villages and two nagar panchayats, with an area of 1,68,225 hectares. | |
| 1672. |
Which state has recently approved 2020 Ground Water Act? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a state cabinet approved the Ground Water Act, 2020. It aims to improve the falling groundwater level. Under the Ground Water Act, 2020, registration is mandatory to install submersible pumps. Online registration facility will also be available. | |
| 1673. |
BIMSTEC disaster management exercise-2020 was organized in which state? |
| Answer» Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai inaugurated the Field Training Exercise of 2nd BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise on flood rescue at the Ramachandi Beach, Puri, Odisha on 12 February. The exercise highlighted the historicity and diversity of cultural heritage sites in the BIMSTEC region. | |
| 1674. |
The 20th International Seminar on "Comprehends the Evolving Contours of Terrorism & IED Threat" is to be held in which state? |
| Answer» The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the 20th International Seminar on "Comprehends the Evolving Contours of Terrorism & IED Threat-Way ahead for the Security Community". The seminar was organized by the National Security Guard (NSG), at Manesar, Haryana 12 February 2020. | |
| 1675. |
Uttarakhand Cabinet approves __________ for ESZ in Corbett Tiger Reserve? |
| Answer» The Uttarakhand State cabinet approved a 377 sq km area for the proposed eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) for the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) on 12 February. The proposal will be forwarded to the Central government. | |
| 1676. |
Which state has made singing national anthem compulsory in state's colleges? |
| Answer» Singing the national anthem will be made compulsory in all colleges of Maharashtra from February 19. The state government will issue a notification asking colleges to begin their work with the national anthem from February 19, the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, said the technical and higher education minister. | |
| 1677. |
Maharashtra Cabinet approved _________ annual fund for juvenile homes in the state? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra state cabinet approved a Juvenile Justice Fund for the welfare and rehabilitation of children in juvenile homes across the state on 12 February 2020. The cabinet also approved a proposal to make an Rs.2 crore annual budgetary provision for the fund. The fund will be used for the welfare of more than 21,178 children in over 560 juvenile homes across the state. | |
| 1678. |
Which state has recently launched 'Pyaar ka Paudha' campaign to encourage planting trees? |
| Answer» Ahead of Valentine's day, 'Pyaar ka Paudha' (a plant of love) campaign has been launched by the Bihar government's Department of Environment and Forest in Patna, to encourage the practice of planting trees in the state. | |
| 1679. |
India's First Living Culinary Arts Museum is in which state? |
| Answer» The culinary museum in Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Karnataka, has been listed in Limca Book of Records as India's First Living Culinary Arts Museum. The culinary art museum was opened in April 2018. The museum is spread approximately over 25,000 sq ft. It is shaped in the form of a giant pot very similar to the ones found in Harappa. | |
| 1680. |
Which state is to replace Yash Bharti Awards with State Cultural Award? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to replace Yash Bharti Awards with State Cultural Award. Yash Bharti Award is the highest Award of Government of Uttar Pradesh. The development came after Culture and Tourism Minister Neelkanth Tiwari held a meeting with the state officials. | |
| 1681. |
Which state has launched 'Yodhavu' mobile app? |
| Answer» 'Yodhavu' (Warrior), a mobile app through which the public can inform police about drug abuse and its distribution, was launched by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on February 15 as part of efforts to curb the growing menace in Kerala. | |
| 1682. |
World Pangolin Day 2020 was observed on which date? |
| Answer» The unofficial holiday of World Pangolin Day falls on third Saturday of February which was on February 15 this year and comes at an interesting as the animal has been linked to the ongoing coronavirus. | |
| 1683. |
Which state has radio-tagged the first-ever Indian Pangolin? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh forest department radio-tagged an Indian Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) for the first time to know its ecology and develop an effective conservation plan for it. The team successfully rehabilitated two Indian pangolins in the wild. This is the first-ever case of successful rehabilitation effort of the species where the released individuals are monitored in the wild using telemetry to ensure a better success rate. | |
| 1684. |
Which state has announced to give Rs 6 crore to those winning gold medals at Olympics 2020? |
| Answer» Haryana government has decided to give 6 crore rupees to players of the state that bag gold medals at the Olympic Games. State Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, 3 crore rupees will be given to those winning gold medals at Asian Games and 1.5 crore rupees to the winners of yellow metal at Commonwealth Games. | |
| 1685. |
Which state's police has launched 'Appreciate and Commend' scheme to honour diligent police officers? |
| Answer» In a bid to keep the morale of cops high, the Punjab Police have launched 'Appreciate and Commend' scheme.Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta, who launched the scheme at Phillaur, said the move is aimed at boosting the morale of police officers who work exceptionally and diligently. | |
| 1686. |
North India's first Bird ringing station is to come up in which state? |
| Answer» Bihar is set to become north India's first "bird ringing station" for observation, monitoring and research on migratory birds, fourth state in the country after Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Orissa. The fourth would be in Bihar's Bhgalapur, which is one of three known breeding places apart from Cambodia and Assam. | |
| 1687. |
Which state has recently enforced 2019 Performance Regulation Act for power department? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh state government has enforced the Performance Regulation Act 2019 for the power department. The move aims to provide timely and easy service to the consumers. Under the act, the consumers will now get financial compensation for the delay in solving their complaints by the power department.The act will benefit 2 crore 87 lakh people under the new law. | |
| 1688. |
India's first private gold mine is to be set up in which state? |
| Answer» India's first private gold mine operation will begin in the last quarter of 2021 at Jonnagiri in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. The land acquisition for the mining project is expected to be completed in the next six months. Geomysore Services India Pvt Ltd is in the process of acquiring the land by negotiating with farmers and completing exploratory mining. | |
| 1689. |
Which state is to celebrate former CM J. Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary as 'State Women Children Protection Day'? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu government will celebrate former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's birthday as 'State Women Children Protection Day' on February 24, said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami. | |
| 1690. |
NITI Aayog is to organize SDG Conclave 2020 in which state? |
| Answer» Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conclave 2020: Partnerships, Cooperation and Development of North Eastern States has been scheduled to be held from 24-26 February at Assam Administrative Staff College, Guwahati, Assam. The conclave will be a part of NITI Aayog's continuous efforts towards fostering partnerships at the sub-national level. | |
| 1691. |
Which state has recently signed MoU with ITDC to promote tourism? |
| Answer» India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) Ltd signed an MoU Tourism Corporation of Gujarat on 20 February 2020. The move is an attempt to enhance the tourism growth in India. The MoU was signed by G Kamala Vardhana Rao, C&MD, ITDC, Jenu Devan, Commissioner of Tourism and Managing Director, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat in an event held at Dhordo, Kutch. | |
| 1692. |
Which state recently launched Nadu Nedu scheme to improve quality standards in government hospitals? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy launched Nadu Nedu scheme in all government hospitals to help improve the health conditions of the people of the state. All the state government hospitals would be made on a par with the highest Indian standard. | |
| 1693. |
The first-ever Khelo India University Games is to begin in which state? |
| Answer» The first-ever Khelo India University Games will begin in Odisha at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Cuttack on 22 February 2020. The multi-disciplinary sporting event will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Games will be held from 22 February to 1 March 2020 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | |
| 1694. |
India's tallest railway pier bridge has been built in which state? |
| Answer» The Northeast Frontier Railway (NF) Construction Organisation has built India's tallest railway pier bridge across river Makru in the Tamenglong district of Manipur. India's tallest pier bridge is 100 m tall. It is equivalent to a 33-storey building. | |
| 1695. |
Which state is to be made a steel hub of the country by the government? |
| Answer» The government is planning to make Chhattisgarh a steel hub of the country. The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan during his two-day visit to Chhattisgarh. | |
| 1696. |
Which state has banned the cultivation centres of Thai Mangur fish? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra state government has launched a special drive to destroy the centre that cultivates the centres of the exotic Thai Mangur fish. The decision was made at a meeting which was held between fish traders and officials of the Maharashtra fisheries department headed by Minister Aslam Shaikh after a detailed review of the situation. | |
| 1697. |
Which state is to open Atal Kisan-Majdoor canteens to provide meals? |
| Answer» Haryana state government is to open Atal Kisan-Majdoor canteens in all mandis and sugar mills across the state. The announcement was made by Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya at the Budget Session of State Assembly which commenced in Chandigarh. The aim of the move is to provide affordable and cheap meals to farmers and labourers at a concessional rate of Rs.10 per plate. | |
| 1698. |
Which state has recently announced 5 schemes for children living in government-run homes? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced 5 schemes for children living in government-run homes on the birth anniversary of former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalithaa. The aim is to honour the late leader CM J. Jayalalithaa's birthday. | |
| 1699. |
National Integration Camp was held in which state? |
| Answer» A National Integration Camp (NIC) was inaugurated at the Indian Himalayan Centre for Adventure and Eco-tourism Institute at Chemchey, South Sikkim on 24 February 2020. The camp is organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, Sikkim. The camp was inaugurated by Lok Sabha MP from Sikkim Indra Hang Subba. | |
| 1700. |
Which state recently launched 'Jagananna Vasathi Deevena' scheme? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on February 24 launched 'Jagananna Vasathi Deevena' scheme, which shall provide financial assistance for the hostel and mess charges the students studying in ITIs, polytechnic, and degree colleges. | |