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| 1801. |
The COVID 19 pandemic has made the ubiquitous gamosa, a decorative cotton towel, evolve from memento to mask. The Gamosa is an article of significance for the people of which state? |
| Answer» The COVID 19 pandemic has made the ubiquitous gamosa, a decorative cotton towel, evolve from memento to mask. | |
| 1802. |
Which state government has announced that it is to double the salary of Doctors, Nurses and other medical professionals dealing with COVID-19 patients? |
| Answer» Haryana state government has announced that it is to double the salary of Doctors, Nurses and other medical professionals dealing with COVID-19 patients. The announcement was made by the Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. | |
| 1803. |
J&K government released Rs.183 crore to the beneficiaries under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Who is the Governer of Jammu? |
| Answer» J&K government released Rs.183 crore to the beneficiaries under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The move is to benefit poor wage seeking households.The amount was transferred electronically into the accounts of beneficiaries within a period of 5-6 days. The move benefitted around 15.50 lakh active workers under MGNREGA in J&K. | |
| 1804. |
Which state has became the first state to prolong the coronavirus lockdown which has been extended till April 30? |
| Answer» Odisha on April 9, 2020 became the first state to prolong the coronavirus lockdown which has been extended till April 30. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made the announcement after a Cabinet meeting. | |
| 1805. |
Which Govt. launched mobile app 'Covid Pharma' to keep a track of people purchasing medicines over-the-counter (OTC) for cough, cold and fever? |
| Answer» AP Govt. launches mobile app 'Covid Pharma' to keep a track of people purchasing medicines over-the-counter (OTC) for cough, cold and fever. | |
| 1806. |
Which State has became the first state to start the Pool Testing of the coronavirus samples? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh became the first state to start the Pool Testing of the coronavirus samples as the number of COVID-19 positive patients reached 558. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) gave permission for pool testing to the state in order to help maximize the testing of samples on a daily basis. Pool testing is expected to boost the daily testing capacity of the state health department. | |
| 1807. |
Under the Smart Cities Mission PCMC has set up a COVID-19 War Room at Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to track and monitor the COVID-19 situation in the city.In which of the folowing state Pimpri-Chinchwad located? |
| Answer» Under the Smart Cities Mission PCMC has set up a COVID-19 War Room at Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to track and monitor the COVID-19 situation in the city. The technology solutions have been adopted in the war room for collecting, collating, and analyzing data to generate actionable insights and aid in prompt decision making. Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune is the extended city limits of Pune, and part of the Pune Metropolitan Region. | |
| 1808. |
Which state government has directed the private schools to only charge tuition fees on per month basis from students for now amid the COVID-19 situation? |
| Answer» The Haryana state government has directed the private schools to only charge tuition fees on per month basis from students for now amid the COVID-19 situation. The government directed that other charges including the maintenance and building funds, computer fees, admission fees, and any other funds should not be charged. | |
| 1809. |
Which state's CM inaugurated the online delivery website 'Cghaat' which will facilitate doorstep delivery of fruits and vegetables? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated the online delivery website 'Cghaat' on 16 April. Cghaat will facilitate doorstep delivery of fruits and vegetables during the extended lockdown phase due to contain COVID-19 spread. | |
| 1810. |
Which State's/UT's Chief Minister announced that the Doctors will conduct the clinical trial of plasma enrichment technique to treat severely-ill coronavirus patients soon? |
| Answer» Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Doctors will conduct the clinical trial of plasma enrichment technique to treat severely-ill coronavirus patients soon.The method was used in the past to treat diseases such as polio, measles, mumps, 1918 flu epidemic, and in previous outbreaks of respiratory infections namely H1N1 influenza, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). | |
| 1811. |
SC quashes order providing 100% reservation for ST candidates in teaching job in scheduled areas in which state? |
| Answer» SC quashes order providing 100% reservation for ST candidates in teaching job in scheduled areas in AP. | |
| 1812. |
Which state has decided that the health workers who are directly engaged in the treatment of Corona patients will be given a service amount of Rs 10 thousand every month as honorarium? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh has decided that the health workers who are directly engaged in the treatment of Corona patients will be given a service amount of Rs 10 thousand every month as honorarium. The employees of other departments engaged in the service of Corona patients are also be infected then they will also be given Rs 10 thousand as service amount. The total number of Corona infected patients in the State has reached to 1360. So far, 69 have died of infection while 68 have recovered. There are 892 patients in Indore and 197 in Bhopal. The number of patients recovering in the state is also increasing rapidly. | |
| 1813. |
Which State government launched the "Apthamitra" helpline on 22 April which aims to empower people in the state's fight against coronavirus? |
| Answer» The Karnataka State government launched the "Apthamitra" helpline on 22 April. It was aimed to empower people in the state's fight against coronavirus. It was launched by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa. The system and website are owned by Health and Family Welfare Department and State Disaster Management Authority. The system functions under the aegis of NASSCOM, Bengaluru. Also, the Digital Mobile app was developed by Infosys BPM. | |
| 1814. |
Which State became the first state in India to geotag its 7,368 community kitchens and community shelters across 75 districts which produce 12 lakh food packets a day? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh became the first state in India to geotag its 7,368 community kitchens and community shelters across 75 districts which produce 12 lakh food packets a day. | |
| 1815. |
Which State has been the worst affected due to the Coronavirus pandemic in India? |
| Answer» Maharashtra has been the worst affected due to the Coronavirus pandemic in India. The state has reported over 4000 cases of the deadly virus with more than 223 deaths. Check here full list of COVID-19 hotspots in Maharashtra. | |
| 1816. |
Which state govt. partners with healthcare startup MedCords for consultation and medicine delivery through Aayu & Sehat Sathi apps? |
| Answer» Rajasthan govt. partners with healthcare startup MedCords for consultation and medicine delivery through Aayu & Sehat Sathi apps. | |
| 1817. |
Which state becomes first zero COVID-19 state in the country? |
| Answer» Goa becomes first zero COVID-19 state in the country. | |
| 1818. |
According to the satellite data published by which agency stated that the air pollution over northern India has dropped to a 20-year-low for this time of the year? |
| Answer» According to the satellite data published by US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) stated that the air pollution over northern India has dropped to a 20-year-low for this time of the year. The data were retrieved by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Terra satellite.As per the analysis, an optical depth or thickness of less than 0.1 over the entire atmospheric vertical column shows a "clean" condition. If aerosols are concentrated near the surface, an optical depth of 1 or above indicates very "hazy" conditions. | |
| 1819. |
Which state became the first state to have video conferencing infrastructure in all its courts? |
| Answer» UP becomes the first state to have video conferencing infrastructure in all its courts. | |
| 1820. |
Which state Govt. revives 'zero interest' loan scheme for women self-help groups? |
| Answer» AP Govt. revives 'zero interest' loan scheme for women self-help groups (SHGs) in the state. | |
| 1821. |
Which state launched Jeevan Shakti Yojana in which women in urban areas to get Rs. 11 for each mask made by them at home? |
| Answer» CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan launches Jeevan Shakti Yojana in MP in which women in urban areas to get Rs. 11 for each mask made by them at home. | |
| 1822. |
States including Punjab, Kerala, and Delhi have sought the Government of India for extension of goods and services tax (GST) compensation to the states for how much time beyond 2022? |
| Answer» States including Punjab, Kerala, and Delhi have sought the Government of India for extension of goods and services tax (GST) compensation to the states for two years beyond 2022 to overcome the crisis that is expected to be faced post-COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1823. |
Which State government has announced an insurance cover of Rs.50 lakh for the frontline journalists who are covering COVID-19? |
| Answer» Assam State government has announced an insurance cover of Rs.50 lakh for the frontline journalists who are covering COVID-19. The announcement was passed by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. | |
| 1824. |
Which state's Chief Minister launched the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme on 28 April? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S.Jaganmohan Reddy launched the Jagananna Vidya Deevena Scheme on 28 April. Under the scheme over Rs.4,000 crore of funds have been released along with Rs.1880 crore towards the pending amount left by the earlier government. The state government will provide Fee reimbursement for ITI, B.Tech, B. Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, and B.Ed Courses. | |
| 1825. |
The total global military expenditure rose by how much percent to $1,917 billion in 2019? |
| Answer» The total global military expenditure rose by 3.6% to $1,917 billion in 2019 according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). | |
| 1826. |
Which state tops the list of states in providing employment to over 18 lakh unskilled labourers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme? |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh tops the list of states in providing employment to over 18 lakh unskilled labourers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). | |
| 1827. |
USAID to provide how much aid to India's PAHAL project to mitigate the spread of COVID-19? |
| Answer» United States Agency for International Development to provide USD 3 million to India's PAHAL (Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity) project to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. | |
| 1828. |
Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to conduct Biennial Election to which state's Legislative Councils (MLCs) by the members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on 21 May 2020? |
| Answer» Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to conduct Biennial Election to the Maharashtra Legislative Councils (MLCs) by the members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on 21 May 2020. | |
| 1829. |
First Shramik Special Trains carried 1,200 passengers from Hyderabad to which state? |
| Answer» Railways to run Shramik Special Trains to move persons including migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students stranded at different places due to lockdown. First such train carried 1,200 passengers from Hyderabad to Jharkhand on May 1. | |
| 1830. |
Which state's govt. launched Mukhya Mantri Shahari Rojgar Guarantee Yojna guaranteeing at least 120 days' employment to the those living in urban? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh govt. to launch Mukhya Mantri Shahari Rojgar Guarantee Yojna guaranteeing at least 120 days' employment to the those living in urban. | |
| 1831. |
Which state's government has made it compulsory to download the Arogya Setu app for those living in hotspot areas of the state? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh state government has made it compulsory to download the Arogya Setu app for those living in hotspot areas of the state. The State government has issued instructions regarding the opening of offices and resuming work in industrial areas. | |
| 1832. |
In which state more than 2,500 pigs were killed due to African Swine Flu? |
| Answer» On May 3, 2020, the Assam Government confirmed that more than 2,500 pigs in 306 villages were killed due to African Swine Flu in Assam. There was no relevance brought with COVID-19. | |
| 1833. |
The Supreme Court on June 22, 2020 indicated that it would allow Rath Yatra in which state? |
| Answer» The Supreme Court on June 22, 2020 indicated that it would allow Puri's Rath Yatra, which is scheduled to start from tomorrow. The Apex court stated that it cannot micro-manage the rituals and left it to the wisdom of state, the Centre and temple management to deal with that issue. The SC bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was informed by the Odisha government that it will coordinate with temple management and the Centre to make things smooth during Rath Yatra. | |
| 1834. |
Which state government has imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor? |
| Answer» The Delhi state government imposed a 'Special Corona Fee' on liquor. As per the announcement, 70% of the maximum retail price (MRP) will be charged for all categories of liquor that will be sold in the city with effect from 5 May. The fee was approved by Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. Also, a notification was later issued by the Delhi government's finance department. | |
| 1835. |
Which state government has extended the Covid-19 lockdown in the state till May 29? |
| Answer» The Telangana government has extended the Covid-19 lockdown in the state till May 29. After a cabinet meeting, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao told reporters that night-time curfew would continue in the entire state. | |
| 1836. |
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has announced a relief package of how much Rs. for farmers, construction workers, weavers, flower-growers, auto drivers and cab drivers, who have been in distress due to COVID-19 lockdown? |
| Answer» Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has announced a relief package worth Rs 1610 crore for farmers, construction workers, weavers, flower-growers, auto drivers and cab drivers, who have been in distress due to COVID-19 lockdown. During the lockdown, the flower growers had to destroy all their flowers due to lack of demand. | |
| 1837. |
Which state launches 3 schemes to generate 25 crore man-days for MGNREGA to help returnee migrant workers? |
| Answer» Jharkhand govt launches 3 schemes to generate 25 crore man-days for MGNREGA to help returnee migrant workers. | |
| 1838. |
Which state government has re-launched the ambitious Sambal Yojana aimed to strengthen the lives of the poor and the SC and ST communities by providing them social security cover? |
| Answer» The Madhya Pradesh government has re-launched the ambitious Sambal Yojana aimed to strengthen the lives of the poor and the SC and ST communities by providing them social security cover, right from birth to death. | |
| 1839. |
Tamil Nadu government to convert late CM J. Jayalalithaa's residence in Chennai into a memorial. What is the name of Residence? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu government to convert late CM J. Jayalalithaa's 'Veda Nilayam' residence in Chennai into a memorial. | |
| 1840. |
Which state government on May 6 allowed 12-hour shifts for factory workers across the state until June 30? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government on May 6 allowed 12-hour shifts for factory workers across the state until June 30. The decision was taken in the wake of factories facing the labour shortage with migrant workers going back home. | |
| 1841. |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance for extension drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at 7 locations inside the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in which state? |
| Answer» Public Sector Undertaking major Oil India Ltd informed that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance for extension drilling and testing of hydrocarbons at 7 locations inside the Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park from about 1.5 km distance outside the boundary of the forest with the help of the Extended Reach Drilling technology by which can reach the target depth of around 3.5 km beneath the surface of the National Park without carrying out any drilling activity inside the National Park . | |
| 1842. |
Which state has become the first state in the country to provide a door-to-door mid-day meal ration? |
| Answer» The Central Government appreciated that Madhya Pradesh (MP) has become the first state in the country to provide a mid-day meal ration. Amidst Corona crisis, an amount of Rs. 117 crore has been transferred online by the state government in the bank accounts of the parents of total 66 lakh 27 thousand students of primary and secondary school. In addition, under door-to-door mid-day meal scheme, ration has also been provided to 56 lakh 87 thousand children. | |
| 1843. |
Which state government passed an ordinance to suspend labour laws for the next three years? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh State government passed an ordinance 'Uttar Pradesh Temporary Exemption from Certain Labour Laws Ordinance, 2020' to suspend labour laws for the next three years. The move is aimed to boost industrial investment and employ the large number of migrant workers that have come back to their native villages in the state. The Ordinance has been sent to Governor Anandiben Patel for assent. | |
| 1844. |
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) alumni council launched a COVID-19 test bus to carry out affordable and rapid testing in the dense urban areas of the which city? |
| Answer» The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)Mumbai alumni council launched a COVID-19 test bus to carry out affordable and rapid testing in the dense urban areas of the city. | |
| 1845. |
Which state government increased the retirement age of its employees, including teachers and PSU workers, from 58 years to 59? |
| Answer» At a time when its finances are precarious with almost empty coffers, the Tamil Nadu government seems to have decided to 'postpone' its financial burden. The Tamil Nadu government increased the retirement age of its employees, including teachers and PSU workers, from 58 years to 59. | |
| 1846. |
Two exchanges at International Financial Services Centre in Gift City, India INX and NSE IFSC, launch trading in rupee-USD derivative contracts. Gift city is in which state? |
| Answer» Two exchanges at International Financial Services Centre in Gift City, India INX and NSE IFSC, launch trading in rupee-USD derivative contracts. | |
| 1847. |
Which State/UT has started an initiative 'SUKOON'- COVID-19 Beat the Stress, in order to spread awareness about psychological impact of lockdown and measures to be adopted to overcome them? |
| Answer» In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has started an initiative 'SUKOON'- COVID-19 Beat the Stress, in order to spread awareness about psychological impact of lockdown and measures to be adopted to overcome them. | |
| 1848. |
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched which App to aid migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Pravasi Rahat Mitra' App. The move is aimed at aiding migrant citizens coming to Uttar Pradesh from other states so that they can take advantage of government schemes. The app was developed by the state revenue department in collaboration with the United Nation Development Program (UNDP). | |
| 1849. |
Punjab government promulgated 'The Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Amendment Ordinance, 2020'. Who is Jail Minister of Punjab? |
| Answer» Punjab government (govt) promulgated 'The Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Amendment Ordinance, 2020'. As per new provisions, the temporary release of the prisoners has been allowed beyond the maximum period of 16 weeks in a calendar year. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Chandigarh, Cooperation and Jails Minister, announced that the measures have been taken in view of containing the spread of COVID-19, with the intention to decongest the jails. | |
| 1850. |
Geographical Indications Registry headquartered in Chennai has granted Geographical Indication tag to Arambavur Wood Carvings from which state? |
| Answer» Geographical Indications Registry headquartered in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 4 new products from three states. | |