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| 1751. |
A Resolution to Remove which word from the preamble of the Constitution is to be placed in Rajya Sabha on 20 March? |
| Answer» A resolution that seeks the removal of the phrase "socialism" from the preamble of the Constitution is to be placed in Rajya Sabha on 20 March. The resolution argued that the word is "redundant" in the current scenario, and hence it should be dropped to create space for economic thinking without a particular thought. | |
| 1752. |
The book titled as "Invincible - A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar", is authored by whom? |
| Answer» The book titled as "Invincible - A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar", authored by Tarun Vijay was released by defence minister Rajnath Singh on 16th March 2020. Manohar Parrikar was a former Chief Minister of Goa and also served as a Defence Minister of India, who passed away on 17th March 2019. | |
| 1753. |
Which state/UT, has sanctioned Health scheme to provide free cost of Universal Health Coverage Rs. 5 Lakh under AB-PMJAY scheme? |
| Answer» The Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Union Territory (UT) administration has sanctioned J&K Health Scheme to provide free cost of Universal Health Coverage of Rs 5 lakh as health insurance to all the residents of UT in convergence with Ayushman Bharat- PMJAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana). The decision was taken by the administrative council under the chairmanship of J&K Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu. | |
| 1754. |
Which state has assigned status of cleanliness workers to Sanitary personnel? |
| Answer» In Tamil Nadu, Sanitary personnel employed by urban and rural civic bodies to be called 'cleanliness workers'. | |
| 1755. |
Which state has cancelled reservation in promotion for state government employees? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand government cancelled reservation in promotion for state government employees. It issued orders relating to the departmental promotion committee (DPC). | |
| 1756. |
Which State's CM resigns hours before the Supreme Court-ordered floor test deadline? |
| Answer» MP: CM Kamal Nath's resigns hours before the Supreme Court-ordered floor test deadline. | |
| 1757. |
Which state has announced to provide one-month free food grains to poor people along with Rs 1,000 as compensation to daily wage workers who have been affected due to the outbreak of the deadly virus? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh govt announced several actions and measures in its fight against coronavirus. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced to provide one-month free food grains to poor people along with Rs 1,000 as compensation to daily wage workers who have been affected due to the outbreak of the deadly virus. | |
| 1758. |
Which state will provide free ration to construction workers amid the coronavirus outbreak? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh government announced that around 35 lakh labourers in the state will get Rs 1,000 each as financial aid while free ration for one month will be provided to 1.65 crore construction workers amid the coronavirus outbreak. | |
| 1759. |
Flying car-maker PAL-V (Personal Air Land Vehicle) of the Netherlands will set up a manufacturing plant in which Indian state? |
| Answer» Flying car-maker PAL-V (Personal Air Land Vehicle) of the Netherlands will set up a manufacturing plant in Gujarat. A Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Vijay Ramniklal Rupani between state industries Principal Secretary MK Das and Carl Maasbommel, Vice President of PAL-V's international business development. | |
| 1760. |
The Defence Ministry has acquired land from which two states for defence corridors to increase defence production? |
| Answer» The Defence Ministry announced in the Parliament that it has acquired land from the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. As Land is state subject, it is important for the centre to acquire land from the state government for development projects. | |
| 1761. |
Which state's police has become the first one to be equipped with taser guns? |
| Answer» The Gujarat Police is equipped with taser guns in order to ensure safety and security of the public. By introducing the taser guns as part of police weapons, Gujarat becomes the first state in India. | |
| 1762. |
Gahirmatha marine sanctuary recently seen in news is in which state? |
| Answer» Gahirmatha marine sanctuary and Rushikulya rookery coast in Ganjam district are main Olive Ridley Nesting sites in Odisha. Of these sites, Gahirmatha marine sanctuary is largest rookery (mass nesting site) of Olive Ridley turtles. Olive Ridley is listed as Vulnerable under IUCN Red List. | |
| 1763. |
The Border Roads Organisation has opened a 360 feet long bailey suspension bridge for traffic over Teesta River in which Indian state? |
| Answer» The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) opened a 360 feet long bailey suspension bridge for traffic over Teesta River in Munshithang near Chungthang town, North Sikkim. The bridge constructed will be useful for the people residing in Lahen town, North Sikkim. | |
| 1764. |
The Carissa kopilii, which is recently declared under threat, is found in which India state? |
| Answer» The Carissa kopilii is threatened by the very river it is named after - Kopili in central Assam. It is a distant cousin of multi- utility wild berry. It has medicinal and utilitarian properties. A hydroelectric project on the river and water turned acidic because of coal mining in Meghalaya upstream. | |
| 1765. |
Mo Jeeban (My Life) Programme has been launched by which state? |
| Answer» Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik launched "Mo Jeeban (My Life) Programme" and urged people to take a pledge to stay indoors.The programme was launched due to the Coronavirus (COVID- 19) outbreak. | |
| 1766. |
Mayiladuthurai has become the 38th district of which state? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu Chief Minister(CM) Edappadi Palaniswamy announced at the Legislative Assembly that Nagapattinam district will be bifurcated and a new district (38th) will be formed with its headquarters at Mayiladuthurai. | |
| 1767. |
Which state government has banned the production and sale of pan masala during the 21-day lockdown? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh state government has imposed a ban on the production and sale of pan masala during the 21-day lockdown imposed across the country. The move comes in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. | |
| 1768. |
Nagorav Vitthalrao Deshpande, who died recently was a freedom fighter from which Indian state? |
| Answer» Veteran freedom fighter Nagorav Vitthalrao Deshpande dies at 90 in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. | |
| 1769. |
Which state government will set up two of the largest Covid-19 hospitals having a combined capacity of 1,000 beds? |
| Answer» Odisha government will set up two of the largest Covid-19 hospitals having a combined capacity of 1,000 beds. With this, Odisha will be the first state in the country to set up such a large-scale hospital exclusively to treat Covid-19 patients. The state government signed two tripartite agreements with Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital to set up the state-level hospitals in Bhubaneswar for treatment of Covid-19 patients. | |
| 1770. |
Which state/UT government has decided to stamp the left hand of the people who have been kept under quarantine? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra state government has decided to stamp the left hand of the people who have been kept under quarantine amid coronavirus pandemic in the country. The announcement was made by Maharashtra state health minister Rajesh Tope. The government has also declared evading from the screening a punishable offence under the Epidemic Act 1897. | |
| 1771. |
Which state is to set up a drone ecosystem in one of its districts establish a laboratory for unmanned aerial vehicles? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh Drones Corp is to set up a drone ecosystem in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh. The aim of this initiative is to establish a laboratory for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones. The Andhra Pradesh state government is planning to build a drone ecosystem, in the Anantapur district. | |
| 1772. |
Which state has formed a "Team-11" comprising of as many inter-departmental committees to fight the coronavirus spread? |
| Answer» UP CM Yogi Adityanath sets up "Team-11" comprising of as many inter-departmental committees to fight the coronavirus spread. | |
| 1773. |
Which state has announced to provide an economic package to provide immediate relief to economically weaker sections for COVID-19 prevention? |
| Answer» Sikkim Chief Minister P S Tamang announced an economic package to provide immediate relief to economically weaker sections (EWS) of society following a meeting of the State Task Force for COVID-19 prevention in Gangtok on 27 March. | |
| 1774. |
Hockey India donated how much amount towards the PM-CARES Fund to tackle worsening COVID-19 pandemic in the country? |
| Answer» Hockey India donated an additional Rs 75 lakhs towards the PM-CARES Fund to take its total contribution to Rs 1 crore to tackle worsening COVID-19 pandemic in the country. | |
| 1775. |
Which state police has Launched cop-citizen mobile app to take permission for venturing out during coronavirus lockdown? |
| Answer» Rajasthan police launches RajCop citizen mobile app for people to take permission for venturing out during coronavirus lockdown | |
| 1776. |
Which state has launched PRAGYAAM, a Mobile application? |
| Answer» Jharkhand state government has launched PRAGYAAM, a Mobile application. The app was launched by the State Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The app aims to issue e-passes to everyone associated with the delivery of essential services during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. | |
| 1777. |
Self Declaration COVID-19 has been launched by which state? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio launched the Self Declaration COVID-19 Nagaland App at Kohima on 28 March. The app is aimed to trace the person who entered the state, as a measure to tackle the spread of Coronavirus. The app will be mandatory for any person who entered Nagaland after 6th March. The app is available for Android and iOS users. | |
| 1778. |
The state of Haryana has designated three private laboratories in which district? |
| Answer» Haryana State Government has designated three private laboratories in Gurugram district of the state for COVID-19 testing in the State. The three labs are SRL Limited in Sector-18, Strand Life Sciences in Sector-34, and Core Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. in Udyog Vihar of Phase-3. The private labs shall carry out COVID-19 testing as per guidelines of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. | |
| 1779. |
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority launched an Upgraded State COVID-19 Control Room in which city? |
| Answer» The Assam State Disaster Management Authority launched an Upgraded State COVID-19 Control Room in Guwahati, Assam on 31 March. The aim is to render uninterrupted service to the people during the lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Assam Police have been deployed for any response needed. | |
| 1780. |
Which state celebrated its statehood day on March 30? |
| Answer» Rajasthan state celebrated the statehood day on 30 March 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Rajasthan on its State Day. The people of Rajasthan are known for their courage, bravery, and valour. Rajasthan: Rajasthan (meaning Land of Kings) was formed on 30 March 1949. The State was formed when Rajputana was merged into the Dominion of India. | |
| 1781. |
Which state governments has announced major salary cuts due to coronavirus pandemic? |
| Answer» On March 31, 2020, the Maharashtra and Telangana State Governments announced major salary cuts. The Maharashtra Government had cut 60% of salary from the Chief Minister and other members of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council and other representatives of the local governing bodies. | |
| 1782. |
Which state has become 12th State to get the Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU)? |
| Answer» Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory (UT) has become 12th State to get the Price Monitoring & Resource Unit (PMRU). It was set up by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). The PMRU is a registered society. It shall function under the direct control and supervision of the State Drug Controller of Jammu & Kashmir. | |
| 1783. |
PRAGYAAM app to issue e-passes has been launched by which state? |
| Answer» The Jharkhand Government has launched a mobile app PRAGYAAM to issue e-passes. The app was launched by the State Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The app aims to issue e-passes to everyone associated with the delivery of essential services during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. | |
| 1784. |
Which state has appointed Dr.Srinath Reddy as an advisor to the Government? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh Government has appointed Dr.Srinath Reddy as an advisor to the Government on 31 March. Dr.Reddy is the former Head of the Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. Srinath Reddy: Dr.Reddy will act as the advisor to the Andhra Pradesh Government. | |
| 1785. |
Scitech Airon Technology has been adopted by which state? |
| Answer» A new technology has been adopted by the Maharashtra hospitals in the fight of COVID-19 fight. The technology was developed by a Pune based Start Up. The product is named "Scitech Airon". It is a Negative Ion Generator. The technology has been developed under the NIDHI PRAYAS program initiated by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). | |
| 1786. |
Which state has launched the Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu programme? |
| Answer» On March 31, 2020, the Government of Andhra Pradesh modified the guidelines of Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu programme. The scheme is called "Houses for all the poor". The guidelines were changed based on the directions of the High Court. | |
| 1787. |
Which state/UTs will provide Rs 5,000 to drivers of public transport vehicles such as autos, taxis and e-rickshaws? |
| Answer» Delhi Govt. to provide Rs 5,000 to drivers of public transport vehicles such as autos, taxis and e-rickshaws in the city. | |
| 1788. |
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is in which state? |
| Answer» In view of increasing coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), an institute of National Importance of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has partnered with 'Wipro 3D' to build a portable and lightweight emergency ventilator system based on Artificial Manual Breathing Unit (AMBU) to assist the breathing of the critical patients who have no access to ICU (Intensive care unit)ventilators. | |
| 1789. |
Which state Government is to buy Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold developed by Indian Navy? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh Government is to buy Multi-feed Oxygen Manifold developed by Indian Navy, Vishkhapatnam to meet the requirement of oxygen supply to COVID-19 patients. Initially the Indian Navy provided the equipment free-of-cost to the Andhra Pradesh Government. | |
| 1790. |
Which state government will distribute pensions at the doorstep to 58,44,240 beneficiaries? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh state government has started distributing pensions at the doorstep to 58,44,240 beneficiaries with an objective to offer them held and to avoid the spread of coronavirus. The state used 2.5 lakh volunteers to eliminate the need for pensioners to step out of their homes. | |
| 1791. |
Mo Prativa" (My talent) has been started by which state? |
| Answer» In order to keep children engaged in some creative work during 21-days lockdown due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Odisha state government in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), has launched a creative skill competition programme called "Mo Prativa" (My talent). | |
| 1792. |
Which state topped the list of cases of COVID-19? |
| Answer» India COVID-19 patients chart Tamil Nadu tops with 411 cases as 102 people tested positive. Chennai has the maximum caseload with 81 patients, followed by Dindigul district, with about half the number. Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswamy warned that those who defy the lockdown norms will be subjected to stringent actions. | |
| 1793. |
Researchers of biomedical sciences of New York Institute of Technology stated that the countries with policies are less affected by Corona Virus? |
| Answer» Researchers of biomedical sciences of New York Institute of Technology say that the countries such as Netherlands, Italy and United States are more severely affected than countries with BCG policies. The Bacilus Calmette-Guerin vaccine that had been administered in India to protect the children against Tuberculosis, according to the study might be a game changer. | |
| 1794. |
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has suggested the use of which tablets only for health care workers and caregivers involved in the treatment and direct contact with the suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» Union Health Ministry has placed an order of about ten crore hydroxychloroquine tablets from various pharmaceutical companies for health care workers. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has suggested the use of hydroxychloroquine tablets only for health care workers and caregivers involved in the treatment and direct contact with the suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients. | |
| 1795. |
Which state government in collaboration with the UNICEF, launched an online cultural competition among children to keep them engaged at home during the lockdown period? |
| Answer» Odisha government, in collaboration with the UNICEF, launched an online cultural competition among children to keep them engaged at home during the lockdown period. Children can participate in competitions of painting, writing of slogans, short stories and poems, and poster making, winning entries will get certificates. | |
| 1796. |
Which state government recently launched "Mo Prativa" programme in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Funds)? |
| Answer» The Odisha Government recently launched "Mo Prativa" programme in collaboration with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Funds). The programme has been launched for the children to participate in online competitions such as writing slogans, drawings, short story writing, paintings, etc. Under this programme, children have to upload their works and they will receive certificate every week. | |
| 1797. |
The Uttar Pradesh government has said that six persons associated with the Tablighi Jamaat who have been accused of misbehaving with women staff at the district hospital in Ghaziabad will be charged under the NSA 1980. What is full form of S in NSA? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh government has said that six persons associated with the Tablighi Jamaat who have been accused of misbehaving with women staff at the district hospital in Ghaziabad will be charged under the National Security Act (NSA).National Security Act, 1980 allows preventive detention for months, if authorities are satisfied that a person is a threat to national security or law and order. | |
| 1798. |
Which state's CM has been conferred with the 'Hero to Animals Award' by animal rights body PETA ? |
| Answer» Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik conferred with the 'Hero to Animals Award' by animal rights body PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India | |
| 1799. |
Andhra Pradesh state government has placed an order for how many rapid testing kits for COVID-19? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh state government has placed an order for 3 lakh rapid testing kits for COVID-19.The AP state government has identified and designated 13 hospitals in 13 districts as COVID hospitals. | |
| 1800. |
The Haryana State Government has set up a 24x7 Toll-free helpline facility for procurement during Rabi Season 2020 and also ensuring social distancing norms. Who is Agriculture and Farmers welfare of Haryana? |
| Answer» The Haryana State Government has set up a 24x7 Toll-free helpline facility for procurement during Rabi Season 2020 and also ensuring social distancing norms. The aim of the move is to facilitate the farmers during the Rabi procurement season in these difficult times of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB) launched a dedicated 24x7 Toll-free helpline No. 1800-180-2060 with thirty lines has been established in Panchkula, the Head Office of HSAMB.Jai Parkash Dalal is Agriculture and Farmers welfare of Haryana. | |