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| 1701. |
International Conference on Banana 2020 was organized in which state? |
| Answer» International Conference on Banana 2020 was organised in Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) on February 21-24. | |
| 1702. |
Namaste Orchha festival recently started in which state? |
| Answer» The three-day-long Namaste Orchha festival kick-started to promote tourism showcasing the rich culture and history of the town. The festival was organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board to improve the state as a leading tourism destination. Brijender Singh Rathore announced the construction of the bridge for Betwa and the Jamni river. The Permission has been granted to build Bridge for Jamni and Betwa. | |
| 1703. |
Madhya Pradesh became the___________ state in the country to launch a unified driving license? |
| Answer» MP is only the second state to launch a unified driving license, after Uttar Pradesh. The chief minister in afternoon launched the service to issue the unified vehicle registration card and the unified driving license at the state secretariat. | |
| 1704. |
Which state has passed unanimous resolution saying there was no need for NRC in the state and updating of NPR should be done according to the 2010 format? |
| Answer» The Bihar assembly on February 25 passed a unanimous resolution holding that there is no need for NRC in the state and updating of the National Population Register (NPR) should be done according to the 2010 format. The all-party resolution followed a debate on adjournment motion moved by leader of the opposition Tejashwi Yadav and others in the House. | |
| 1705. |
Which state in its budget has recently announced to reduce government employees' retirement age to 58 years? |
| Answer» Punjab State government announced major changes in the 2020-21 budget. The budget announcement was made by Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal. He presented a Rs.1,54,805 crore budget in the state Assembly.The state has reduced the government employees' retirement age from 60 to 58. | |
| 1706. |
Which state is to undertake the genetic study to conserve the native species of cattle? |
| Answer» Maharashtra state government has announced that it is to undertake the genetic study to conserve the native species of cattle. A meeting regarding the approval and initiation of the project on initiating was held in Aurangabad recently. | |
| 1707. |
Which state's Legislative Assembly has passed resolution to conduct a caste-based census in the state? |
| Answer» The Bihar Legislative Assembly passed a resolution to conduct a caste-based census in the state. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was advocating conducting a caste-based census since a long time. | |
| 1708. |
Which state is to rename 'Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University' as 'Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Languages University'? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to change the name of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University in Lucknow. The Cabinet has decided to rename the university as Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Languages University. For this, the State University Act - 1973 will be amended. | |
| 1709. |
The 24th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council will be held in which state? |
| Answer» The 24th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council will be held on 28 February 2020 at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The member states of the Council include the States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. The meeting will be chaired by the Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah. It is hosted by Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik, who is the Vice-Chairman of the Council. | |
| 1710. |
India Medical Device 2020 Conference & Exhibition will be held in which state? |
| Answer» India Pharma 2020 & India Medical Device 2020 Conference & Exhibition has been scheduled to be held at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat from 5-7 March 2020. The conference will be inaugurated by the Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister Shri Sadananda Gowda. The fifth edition is organized for the first time in Gujarat. | |
| 1711. |
The 68th All India Police Athletic Championship 2019-20 recently began in which state? |
| Answer» The 68th All India Police Athletic Championship 2019-20 began at Bhanu in Panchkula District of Haryana on 3 March. The event was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, who declared the meet open at the Basic Training Centre of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The Athletic Championship will be held from 3-7 March. | |
| 1712. |
Which state's govt. has decided to provide Rs 5000 to Rs 7000 per annum assistance to unemployed graduate and post-graduate youth? |
| Answer» The Jharkhand government presented the Rs 85,000 crore budget for the financial year 2020-21.Presenting the budget, state finance minister Rameshwar Oraon announced Rs 5000 to Rs 7000 per annum assistance to unemployed graduate and post-graduate youth. | |
| 1713. |
India Pharma 2020 is scheduled to be held in which state? |
| Answer» India Pharma 2020 & India Medical Device 2020 Conference & Exhibition has been scheduled to be held at Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat from 5-7 March 2020. The conference will be inaugurated by the Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister Shri Sadananda Gowda. The fifth edition is organized for the first time in Gujarat. | |
| 1714. |
UP Govt. to pay _______ per month to farmers willing to keep stray cattle at their houses? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on March 3 said that his government has decided to pay Rs 900 per month to those farmers who will keep stray cattle at their houses. | |
| 1715. |
Who has recently launched the Student Health Card scheme in the Union Territory J&K? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor GC Murmu on March 5, 2020 launched the Student Health Card scheme in the Union Territory for regular medical check-ups of school children. The main purpose of the scheme is to prevent malnutrition among the poor school-going children. | |
| 1716. |
Which state has announced to install statues of religious figures and freedom fighters all over the state? |
| Answer» Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on March 5 approved the installation in the state of statues of Hindu deity Parshuram, iconic king Maharaja Agrasen, legendary Sikh warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, freedom fighter Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna and Father of the Indian Constitution Dr. B R Ambedkar. The decision has been taken to promote the nation's and the state's rich historical legacy. | |
| 1717. |
Chapchar Kut festival was recently held in which state? |
| Answer» Chapchar Kut began in all parts of Mizoram on 5 March 2020. The festival will be held on 5-6 March. The festival is celebrated at the Assam Rifles Ground at Aizawl. Chapchar Kut is the biggest and most joyous festival of the Mizos. | |
| 1718. |
Which state has launched digital literacy programme titled 'I am also digital'? |
| Answer» Titled 'I am also digital,' the campaign is being powered by the Kerala State IT Mission under the Department of Information Technology, and the Kerala Literacy Mission. It will be rolled out in the people's participatory model by roping in resource persons and instructors from within the society. | |
| 1719. |
Which state has started surveillance at land custom stations near international borders to prevent coronavirus? |
| Answer» Assam government started surveillance at land customs stations near international borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Minister of State for Health Pijush Hazarika and Commissioner- Secretary (Health) passengers have been screened at various airports in the state. | |
| 1720. |
How much percent of Environment Related Crimes in India are from Rajasthan? |
| Answer» On March 6, 2020, the Comptroller and Auditor General tabled the report for the year that ended on 31st March 2018 (2017-18). The report was tabled in the assembly. According to the report, between 2014 and 2016, 40% of environmental crimes in India were from Rajasthan. | |
| 1721. |
Which state is to give scooters to woman members of the Block Development Council, District Council and village sarpanchs? |
| Answer» The Haryana Government announced that it will give scooters to the woman members of the Block Development Council, District Council and village sarpanchs for the official work in their areas. | |
| 1722. |
A dedicated monitoring cell under Mission Bhagiratha was recently inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» A dedicated monitoring cell was inaugurated under Mission Bhagiratha in Bhongir Circle, Telangana. It was inaugurated by the Superintending Engineer of Mission Bhagiratha. The cell invites grievances and issues in the supply of the tapped drinking water. | |
| 1723. |
Jammu and Kashmir has set up the Delimitation Commission for the process of delimitation of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies under the chairmanship of? |
| Answer» The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has set up the Delimitation Commission for the process of delimitation of Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies. The Commission was formed under the chairmanship of former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. The members of the Commission are Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Shushil Chandra and election commissioners of J&K, and the four North-Eastern states will be ex-officio members of the Commission. | |
| 1724. |
Which mobile app has been launched by Punjab to spread awareness on coronavirus precautions? |
| Answer» The Punjab government launched a mobile application to spread awareness about the precautions to be taken against coronavirus.The "Cova Punjab" app has been developed by the Department of Government Reforms and Public Grievances in consultation with the Health and Family Welfare Department. | |
| 1725. |
Which state has topped the list in the installations of solar rooftop plants? |
| Answer» As per Government data, Gujarat has topped the list in the installations of solar rooftop plants. It is followed by Maharashtra. The aim of the installations of solar rooftop plants is to achieve renewable power generation goals. As of 2 March, a total of 79,950 systems have been installed across the country with a combined capacity of 322 MW. | |
| 1726. |
Which state has recently scrapped "Shaadi Bhagya Scheme"? |
| Answer» The BJP government in Karnataka scrapped the Shaadi Bhagya Scheme that was launched by Congress government in the state in 2013.Under the scheme, Rs 50,000 was given to Muslim brides for marriage expenses after they submitted their Aadhar and BPL cards. | |
| 1727. |
Exercise SAREX 2020 has recently concluded in which state? |
| Answer» National level Search, and Rescue Exercise and Workshop (Exercise SAREX 2020) concluded in the sea at Vasco, Goa. The exercise was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). It was carried out on 5-7 March. | |
| 1728. |
Parivara and Talawara tribal communities belong to which state? |
| Answer» Rajya Sabha approves minor changes made by Lok Sabha in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order Amendment Bill, 2019; bill includes Parivara and Talawara tribal communities of Karnataka in ST category | |
| 1729. |
Which State/ UT government approved the implementation of "happy hour" for autorickshaws? |
| Answer» Maharashtra State government approved the implementation of "happy hour" for autorickshaws. The move was recommended by Khatua panel, which is led by retired IAS officer BC Khatua and the four-members of the panel.The government resolution stated that fares would be slashed by 15% between 12 noon and 4 pm, barring the minimum fare first 1.5 km. | |
| 1730. |
Hola Mohalla festival was celebrated in which state? |
| Answer» Hola Mohalla festival was celebrated at Anandpur Sahib Punjab from 10-12 March 2020. Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated in the month of Phalguna, a day after Holi. | |
| 1731. |
Which State Assembly has approved a bill on caste validity certificate? |
| Answer» Maharashtra State Assembly approved a bill on caste validity certificate. The Bill was unanimously passed by the Maharashtra state assembly on 11 March 2020. The Bill will allow gram panchayat members to submit their caste validity certificates within a year of winning elections. | |
| 1732. |
Divya Kala Shakti event is being held by which state? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu State government is to host the first-ever regional event "Divya Kala Shakti: Witnessing the abilities in disabilities a unique cultural" event at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai on 12 March 2020. The event will be witnessed by Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Banwarilal Purohit. | |
| 1733. |
"Attukal Pongala", one of the largest all-women religious congregations began recently in which state? |
| Answer» The annual "Attukal Pongala", one of the largest all-women religious congregations began recently amid the COVID-19 virus threat. Pongala is a ten-day-long festival of Attukal Bhagavathy Temple. | |
| 1734. |
Pankaj Advani belongs to which game? |
| Answer» Pankaj Advani clinches National 6-Red Snooker Championship in Ahmedabad. | |
| 1735. |
Kaushal Satrang scheme has been launched by which state? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh State government has launched three schemes, namely Kaushal Satrang, Yuva Hub, and an apprenticeship scheme for skill development and employment generation for youths in the state. It also has announced to depute Arogya Mitras at all primary health centres to inform people about govt. health schemes. The schemes were launched by Chief Minister of state Yogi Adityanath. | |
| 1736. |
Which Indian state/UT launched the 'Namaste over Handshake' Campaign to prevent from COVID-19? |
| Answer» The Karnataka Government launched 'Namaste over Handshake' campaign in order to avoid the spread of COVID-19 (CoronaVirusDisease-19) and advises people to keep a safe distance from one another. The poster also consists of 24/7 toll free health helpline number 104 for public queries on the viral disease. | |
| 1737. |
Chief Ministers Akhannaba Sanaroisingi Tengbang (CMAST) scheme belongs to which state? |
| Answer» The Manipur State government is to provide benefits to sportspersons and artistes of the state and the country. It was declared that it was the biggest ever scheme for the welfare of the sportspersons and artistes of the state. For the Chief Ministers Akhannaba Sanaroisingi Tengbang (CMAST) scheme, around Rs.7.36 crore will be required. Under the CMAST scheme, suitable employment in government services would be provided to sportspersons winning medals in international events, on the basis of criteria laid down by the state government. | |
| 1738. |
Which state Government is to construct 33 stadiums across the state under the Uttaran Scheme? |
| Answer» The Assam Government plans to construct 33 stadiums across the state under the Uttaran Scheme, 300 crores will be provided to construct these stadiums announced by Principal Secretary of Sports Avinash Joshi and Joint Director Kamaljit and 500 playgrounds are being built to encourage rural talents. | |
| 1739. |
The Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya is to inaugurate the ROPAX Ferry Vessel and its Terminal at Mandwa. It is in which state? |
| Answer» The Minister of State (I/C) for Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh Mandaviya is to inaugurate the ROPAX Ferry Vessel and its Terminal at Mandwa in Maharashtra on 15 March. Mandwa Port is an important passenger port on the coast of Maharashtra. Around 15 lakhs passengers commute annually by catamarans and launch from Gateway of India to Mandwa and then to Alibaug and other places in Raigad district. | |
| 1740. |
Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned Rs.365 crores for constructing New Integrated Check Post (ICP) of About 130 km at Sabroom. Sabroom is in which Indian state? |
| Answer» Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned Rs.365 crores for constructing New Integrated Check Post (ICP) of About 130 km at Sabroom, Tripura. This is the second Integrated Check Post to be built along the Indo-Bangla border. This Integrated Check Post is built to link the bridge of river Feni with Chittagong division of the neighbouring country. | |
| 1741. |
India's second-largest national oil explorer Oil India Ltd (OIL), signed an agreement with Numaligarh Refinery for purchase and sale of crude oil for a term of five years. Numaligarh Refinery is in which state? |
| Answer» India's second-largest national oil explorer Oil India Ltd (OIL), signed an agreement with Numaligarh Refinery for purchase and sale of crude oil for a term of five years. The agreement was signed by the finance directors of the two companies. Numaligarh Refinery is a joint venture (JV) between Bharat Petroleum (61.65%), Oil India (26%), and Government of Assam (12.35%). | |
| 1742. |
Chaitra Jatra festival is celebrated in which state annually? |
| Answer» The famous annual Chaitra Jatra festival scheduled to be held on March 17 at Odisha's Tara Tarini hill shrine was cancelled as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 infection. | |
| 1743. |
Which state government has launched a mass handwashing campaign called 'Break The Chain'? |
| Answer» The Kerala health ministry launched a mass handwashing campaign called 'Break The Chain' to protect self and the community from Covid-19 infection. | |
| 1744. |
Which state Government has ordered poultry culling due to coronavirus? |
| Answer» On March 14, 2020, the Kerala Government ordered poultry culling. Parappanagadi has been identified as the Epicenter of bird flu. The Government of Kerala is to cull poultry within one-kilometer radius. | |
| 1745. |
Which state has become the first to apply Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020'? |
| Answer» Karnataka has become the first state in the country to notify 'Karnataka Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulations, 2020' under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, Karnataka. The regulation will be in effect for a period of one year starting from March 11, 2020 to prevent the outbreak and spread of the novel coronavirus. | |
| 1746. |
Ministry of Culture has established an institute named Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS) in which state? |
| Answer» Ministry of Culture has established an institute named Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies (CIHCS) at Dahung, Arunachal Pradesh.The main objective of CIHCS is to preserve ancient Buddhist manuscripts, to promote research in different aspects of Buddhism, digitize ancient Buddhist text preserved in the languages of Pali, Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, and other Asian languages through the system of a modern university. | |
| 1747. |
Which state will launch its "Star Rating Program" to rate industries based on the amount of pollutants generated by them? |
| Answer» The state government of Jharkhand will launch its "Star Rating Program" on June 5, 2020, to rate industries based on the amount of pollutants generated by them. With this, it became the 3rd state in India to launch this system for industries after Maharashtra & Odisha. | |
| 1748. |
Which state's minister has become the first one to be removed from the state cabinet over Disqualification petition? |
| Answer» On March 18, 2020, for the first time in its history, the Supreme Court removed the Manipur Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar Singh from the state cabinet. The apex court has also been restrained him from entering the Legislative assembly. | |
| 1749. |
The name of Amin village in Kurukshetra district of Haryana ha sbeen renamed to which other name? |
| Answer» The Central Government approved renaming the Amin village as Abhimanyupur in Kurukshetra district of Haryana as per the request of the State government. The decision has been taken by the Union Home Ministry after getting permission from a few central organisations. | |
| 1750. |
Which state has became the first state in the country to allocated funds to fight against Coronavirus? |
| Answer» Odisha became the first state in the country to allocated funds to fight against Corona Virus. The Odisha State government has allocated Rs 200 crores to fight against the deadly disease. The Tamil Nadu Government allocated Rs 60 crores. | |