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| 1851. |
Which Payment System tied up with Federal Bank Limited, to provide the customers a cost-effective way to receive deposits directly in their bank accounts in India? |
| Answer» MoneyGram Payment System, a subsidiary of MoneyGram International, global leader in P2P payments tied up with Federal Bank Limited, a private bank in India to provide the customers a cost-effective way to receive deposits directly in their bank accounts in India. | |
| 1852. |
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet and two interceptor boats (IBs) C-450 and C-451 in which state through video conferencing from Delhi? |
| Answer» Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet and two interceptor boats (IBs) C-450 and C-451 in Goa through video conferencing from Delhi on 15 May. The ships are indigenously designed and built in the line of the Prime Minister's 'Make in India' vision. | |
| 1853. |
Which State/UT police has launched India's first 'Thermal Corona Combat Headgear' to ensure the safety of frontline warriors and enforce social distancing? |
| Answer» Delhi Police launched India's first 'Thermal Corona Combat Headgear' to ensure the safety of frontline warriors and enforce social distancing. The initiative has been launched by the Delhi police in collaboration with Indian Robotics Solution. This equipment helps police personnel to detect the temperature of a large number of people from a distance of 10-15 metres. | |
| 1854. |
The Government of India and which state Government have inked two loan agreements with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank (WB) to improve irrigation services and flood management? |
| Answer» The Government of India and West Bengal Government have inked two loan agreements with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank (WB) for the "West Bengal Major Irrigation and Flood Management Project" to improve irrigation services and flood management in the Damodar Valley Command Area (DVCA) of West Bengal. The total outlay of the project is $413.8 million.The Government of West Bengal has infused $123.8 million for this project. | |
| 1855. |
Which state education department in collaboration with Doordarshan started online classes and educational programs? |
| Answer» In Jharkhand, the State Education Department in collaboration with Doordarshan started online classes and educational programs to provide school education to students of the state through video and thematic lectures. | |
| 1856. |
Which State's Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security (CS-CoE) launched the first cyber security accelerator for startups in India? |
| Answer» Karnataka's Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security (CS-CoE) launched the first cyber security accelerator for startups in India, Hack is an Accelerator for Cyber Security in Karnataka (H.A.C.K) inaugurated on 16th May 2020 by Additional Chief Secretary in Charge of Department of IT, BT and S&T, EV Ramana Reddy. | |
| 1857. |
Which India post zone has released a Special Postal Cover dedicated to migrant workers? |
| Answer» In a bid to tribute migrant workers, India post, Mumbai has released a Special Postal Cover dedicated to migrant workers at the Bicentennial Hall of the historic ,Mumbai, Maharashtra. The five migrant workers from different sectors such as two from construction sector, a taxi driver, a jewelry craftsman and a tailor were called to release the postal cover. India post, Department of Posts (DoP), which comes under the Ministry of Communications, headquartered in New Delhi. | |
| 1858. |
Jammu and Kashmir administration has initiated which programme to facilitate students with complete access to education through technological interventions in wake of COVID-19 lockdown? |
| Answer» In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Union territory (UT) administration has initiated a slew of measures under "Samagra Shiksha programme" to facilitate students with complete access to education through technological interventions and other viable means in wake of COVID-19 lockdown. | |
| 1859. |
The Ranchi district launched the which program to help the migrant workers to get back to their native places on bus instead of tiresome travel by foot? |
| Answer» The Ranchi district launched the "Tatpar" program to help the migrant workers to get back to their native places on bus instead of tiresome travel by foot. The administration launched a helpline "1950" to support the migrant workers in arranging buses. | |
| 1860. |
Govt of Maharashtra announced how many year empanelment of insurance companies and intermediaries for implementation of crop insurance scheme? |
| Answer» After the Department of Agriculture, Govt of Maharashtra announced a 3 year empanelment of insurance companies and intermediaries for implementation of crop insurance scheme, the Integrated Risk Insurance Brokers Limited(IRIBL), announced 'Mee Annapurna' for farmers welfare across Maharashtra. | |
| 1861. |
GoI has launched a scheme for the solarisation of which town in Odisha? |
| Answer» GoI has launched a scheme for the solarisation of Konark Sun Temple and Konark town in Odisha. The announcement was made by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The main objective of the scheme is to develop the historical Sun temple town of Konark in Odisha as 'Surya Nagri'. | |
| 1862. |
Which State govt. launched the 'Startup Fund' to promote entrepreneurship among the youths of the state? |
| Answer» The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the 'Uttar Pradesh Startup Fund' to promote entrepreneurship among the youths of the state and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath termed the MoU between the state and Small Industries Development Bank of India. At a function held in Lucknow Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath handed over the first installment of Rs.15 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India. | |
| 1863. |
The United Nations has listed which state's initiative "khudol" among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» The United Nations (UN) has listed Manipur's "khudol" (gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. It was listed by the United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth. Khudol is a crowdfunded initiative of Ya_All. The initiative aims to ensure food supplies and health services for the people living with HIV, daily-wage earners, LGBTQI+ community, children, and adolescents. | |
| 1864. |
A rare palm of South Andaman Island 'Pinanga andamanensis' will be grown in which state with the help of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute? |
| Answer» A rare palm of South Andaman Island 'Pinanga andamanensis' will be grown in Palode (Kerala) with the help of Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute. Pinanga andamanensis was recorded as a time-extinct species, is related to Areca Palm. Only 600 plants specimens are found in a small area of '??Mount Harriet National Park' in South Andaman. | |
| 1865. |
Which state governments on 23 May imposed a 50% 'Special COVID Fee' on the maximum retail price of liquor while allowing home delivery of alcohol in the State from 24 May? |
| Answer» The Odisha government on 23 May imposed a 50% 'Special COVID Fee' on the maximum retail price of liquor while allowing home delivery of alcohol in the State from 24 May. The government amended relevant provisions under the Odisha Excise Rules, 2017, for facilitating home delivery of liquor. Existing liquor shops situated in areas other than containment zones and shopping malls can start home delivery of liquor. | |
| 1866. |
Which state will set up a Migration Commission for employment of migrant labourers in the state? |
| Answer» UP Govt. to set up a Migration Commission for employment of migrant labourers in the state. | |
| 1867. |
Which state has launched Rs 1,110 crores 'ReStart' a new programme to support & boost the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector in the State? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched Rs 1,110 crores 'ReStart' a new programme to support & boost the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise(MSME) sector in the State. | |
| 1868. |
Which state postal department tie up to supply 'Shahi Lichi' of Muzaffarpur and 'Zardalu Mango' of Bhagalpur to consumers at their doorstep? |
| Answer» Bihar, postal department tie up to supply 'Shahi Lichi' of Muzaffarpur and 'Zardalu Mango' of Bhagalpur to consumers at their doorstep. | |
| 1869. |
Which state becomes the 1st state to grant sports an industry status to boost the sports sector, generate employment, increase value of sports? |
| Answer» Mizoram sports minister Robert Romawia Royte informed that the state cabinet has cleared the proposal of the Sports and Youth Service department to grant sports an industry status to boost the sports sector, generate employment, increase value of sports & to attract private companies to invest in sports which will benefit in terms of subsidy, loans and concessions. It becomes the 1st state to do so. | |
| 1870. |
Which state became the 1st state to release a report highlighting its conservation efforts to save over 1,100 rare plants from extinction? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand became the 1st state to release a report highlighting its conservation efforts to save over 1,100 rare plants from extinction. The project aims at Germplasm conservation so that species remain conserved with the forest department & also to promote conservation of plant species among the general public so as to end plant blindness. The report is one of the largest repositories of conserved plants & is carried out by the research wing of the state forest department. | |
| 1871. |
Which state government started the preliminary works on implementing the Solar Fence Farmland Protection Programme, under the Central Agriculture Improvement Scheme to protect agricultural lands of the districts? |
| Answer» The Government of Tamil Nadu started the preliminary works on implementing the Solar Fence Farmland Protection Programme, under the Central Agriculture Improvement Scheme. This scheme is to protect agricultural lands of the districts which have the western ghats as their boundaries and are at risk of animal attacks. | |
| 1872. |
Uttarakhand Chief Minister presented the surplus annual budget of Rs 53,526.97 crore for FY20-21. Who is the CM of Uttarakhand? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat presented the surplus annual budget of Rs 53,526.97 crore for FY20-21. The budget is described as the document reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the people of the state. It aims to achieve 25 public welfare goals under the state government's Vision 2020. | |
| 1873. |
Which state has banned the entry of people from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus? |
| Answer» Karnataka has banned the entry of people coming from five states- Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus. The decision was taken by the state cabinet on May 28, 2020. The state government said that no train or flight from any of these states will be allowed to enter or land in the state. | |
| 1874. |
Which state government will be launching a new project to maintain a 'State Health Register' comprising the database of all its citizens? |
| Answer» Karnataka government on May 27, 2020 announced that it will be launching a new project to maintain a 'State Health Register' comprising the database of all its citizens. The health register, first-of-its-kind, will be a robust and standardized health repository of all the citizens of the state. | |
| 1875. |
Which state government in association with TRIFED, has organized a webinar under Know Your Scheme-Lecture Series on "Van Dhan Yojana : Learning For Post Covid-19" to help the tribal people? |
| Answer» The Department of Science and Technology, Government of Rajasthan in association with The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED), under Ministry of Tribal Affairs & Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India has organized a webinar under Know Your Scheme-Lecture Series on "Van Dhan Yojana : Learning For Post Covid-19" to help the tribal people. | |
| 1876. |
Which state government has inked 17 MoU worth 15,128 crore with companies based in Germany, Finland, France, Korea, Japan, USA, Australia, England with the aim to provide employment opportunities to people? |
| Answer» Industry and the economy are being hit by the increasing coronavirus impact in Tamil Nadu & in the meantime, the state Government is taking various measures to restore the industry which has been hit by the virus. As part of this, the state government has inked 17 memorandum of understandings worth 15,128 crore with various companies based in Germany, Finland, Taiwan, China, France, South Korea, Japan, USA, Australia, England and Netherlands, with the aim to provide employment opportunities to 47,150 people. | |
| 1877. |
Which state police have launched a special campaign titled "spandan" to check mental stress and depression among their personnel by conducting interactive programmes and music and yoga therapies? |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh Police have launched a special campaign titled "spandan" to check mental stress and depression among their personnel by conducting interactive programmes and arranging counselling sessions, music and yoga therapies.The motive of the campaign is prevent the force from depression and stress pushing them to take extreme steps. | |
| 1878. |
Who has been appointed as Chief Secretary of Kerala? |
| Answer» The State Cabinet of Kerala appointed Additional Chief Secretary Vishwas Mehta as Chief Secretary of Kerala and will continue to hold the office till February 28, 2021. He will be the successor of Tom Jose, who retires on May 31, 2020. | |
| 1879. |
The Asian Development Bank and the GoI signed a $177 million loan to upgrade 450 kilometers of state highways and major district roads in which state? |
| Answer» The Asian Development Bank and the Government of India signed a $177 million loan to upgrade 450 kilometers of state highways and major district roads in Maharashtra. | |
| 1880. |
Indian Space Research Organisation has received a patent for its method of manufacturing highland lunar soil simulant or moon soil. This soil is made from anorthosite rocks of which state? |
| Answer» Indian Space Research Organisation has received a patent for its method of manufacturing highland lunar soil simulant or moon soil which was prepared to create an artificial moon surface as a part of 2019's Moon landing mission Chandrayaan-2 so that the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover could be tested. This soil simulant represents the regolith (loose unconsolidated rock and dust that sits atop a layer of bedrock) of lunar highland region. It is made in bulk from anorthosite rocks, a sample similar to regolith identified and picked out from Sittampundi Anorthosite Complex, almost 67 km from Salem, in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 1881. |
Governor of Maharashtra has made certain modifications in Section 6 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006, in its application to the Scheduled Areas of the State of Maharashtra. Who is the Governor of Maharashtra? |
| Answer» The notification issued on May 18, 2020, stated that the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari has made certain modifications in Section 6 of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, (also called as Forest Rights Act-FRA) in its application to the Scheduled Areas of the State of Maharashtra, by exercising the powers conferred upon him by Schedule V of the Constitution. | |
| 1882. |
Which state launched the scheme named "Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana" to retain the migrants who have returned to the state during the lockdown? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand Chief Minister (CM) Trivendra Singh Rawat, launched the scheme named "Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana" to retain the migrants who have returned to the state during the lockdown. | |
| 1883. |
Which state announced the development of 800 km herbal roads along the state and national highways through the state? |
| Answer» The Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and PWD Minister of State Keshav Prasad Maurya, announced the development of 800 km herbal roads along the state and national highways through the state. | |
| 1884. |
Which state launch a project that aims to provide free internet access to the poor in the State? |
| Answer» The Kerala State government has announced the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project will be commissioned by December 2020. The project aims to provide free internet access to the poor in the State. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed the decision after a meeting with the heads of companies of the consortium. | |
| 1885. |
Centre has approved which State's Jal Jeevan Mission Annual Action Plan which provided 100% coverage of all households with functional tap water connections by 2020-21? |
| Answer» Centre has approved the Bihar State's Jal Jeevan Mission Annual Action Plan. As per the plan, the State has provided 100% coverage of all households with functional tap water connections by 2020-21. The plan was approved by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. | |
| 1886. |
Which state's Chief Minister and three state cabinet ministers are under self-quarantine after tourism minister, tested positive for COVID-19 virus? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and three state cabinet ministers are under self-quarantine after tourism minister, Satpal Maharaj tested positive for COVID-19 virus. | |
| 1887. |
Which state/UTs recently lauched a app to keep a track on ventilators & hospital beds? |
| Answer» The Delhi Corona App was launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently to keep a track on ventilators & hospital beds. The app will provide information on the availability of beds and ventilators in the national capital. | |
| 1888. |
The National Association of Software and Services Companies announced that it has delivered an end-to-end coronavirus tracking platform for which state? |
| Answer» The National Association of Software and Services Companies announced that it has delivered an end-to-end coronavirus tracking platform for Karnataka, called the Karnataka Listening Dashboard for COVID-19. As part of the launch, NASSCOM has provided the 1st set of dashboards to state government's use and will add more soon. | |
| 1889. |
How many states/Union Territories have joined in the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' scheme? |
| Answer» The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan informed that Odisha, Sikkim and Mizoram have joined the 'One Nation-One Ration Card' scheme on 'Integrated Management of Public Distribution System'a total of 20 states/Union Territories in the scheme. All states will be added in the scheme & the scheme will be operational all over India by March 2021. | |
| 1890. |
Kerala Chief Minister announced on a Rs.1500 crore Kerala Fiber Optic Network project to provide free internet access for the poor by December 2020. Who is Kerala Chief Minister? |
| Answer» Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on a Rs.1500 crore Kerala Fiber Optic Network project executed by the association of Bharat Electronics Limited, RailTel Corporation and SRIT and LS Cables to provide free internet access for the poor by December 2020 and become the first state to declare the internet as a fundamental right of the citizen. | |
| 1891. |
Centre approves the 3-month extension(August 1- October 31) of K. Shanmugam -Chief Secretary of which state? |
| Answer» Centre approves the 3-month extension(August 1- October 31) of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam, a 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service(IAS) officer who assumed charge on June 30, 2019, after the retirement of incumbent Girija Vaidyanathan. K. Shanmugam was to retire from service on July 31, 2020. | |
| 1892. |
Which state governemtn has launched "Raj Kaushal Portal" and "Online Shramik Employment Exchange"? |
| Answer» "Raj Kaushal Portal" and "Online Shramik Employment Exchange" has been launched by the Rajasthan Goverment. The portal has been developed by the department of Information and Technology (IT) and Rajasthan Skill & Livelihoods Development Corporation (RSLDC). The "Raj Kaushal Portal" aims to improve availability of opportunities for the migrated workers and hence acts as a bridge between industry and labourers. | |
| 1893. |
Which Stat's Chief Minister launched India's 1st "online waste management platform" on the occasion of World Environment Day to ensure 100% safe disposal of industrial toxic wastes? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy launched India's 1st "online waste management platform" of Andhra Pradesh Environment Management Corporation(APEMC) on the occasion of World Environment Day to ensure 100% safe disposal of industrial toxic wastes. The State Department of Environmental Management, APEMC, will take over responsibility of the online platform. | |
| 1894. |
Which state Government has declared Bhararisen, also known as Garisain, as their new summer capital? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand Government has declared Bhararisen, also known as Garisain, as new summer capital of Uttarakhand. Garisain is located in the Chamoli district of the state. With this, Uttarakhand becomes the second state or UT after the Jammu & Kashmir to have two capitals - Summer and Winter. The another capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun. | |
| 1895. |
Which country's private equity company Silver Lake partners announced an investment of Rs 4,546.80 crore for an additional 0.93 % stake in Jio Platforms? |
| Answer» The US(United States) private equity company Silver Lake partners announced an investment of Rs 4,546.80 crore for an additional 0.93 % stake in Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). It is to be noted that, earlier on May 04, 2020, Silver Lake had invested Rs 5,655.75 crore ($750 million) for a 1.15 % stake. | |
| 1896. |
Which state Government has promulgated the Disaster and Public Health Emergency Ordinance 2020 which allowed it to defer salaries and pensions of its employees, pensioner, institution, any person? |
| Answer» Amid the ongoing fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19), the state Government of Telangana has promulgated the Telangana Disaster and Public Health Emergency (Special Provisions) Ordinance 2020 which allowed it to defer salaries and pensions of its employees, pensioner, institution, any person (ready contract or outsourcing employees) and other dues in the event of disaster and public health emergency in the State. | |
| 1897. |
Which State has started a plantation drive named "Thank Mom" on the premises of its Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Directorate on World Environment Day? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh has started a plantation drive named "Thank Mom" on the premises of its Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Directorate on World Environment Day. As per the instruction from Commissioner Renu Tiwari, a variety of plants such as Neem, Guava, Mango, Moonlight, Parijat and Tulsi were planted with a plate in the name of each employee's mother. | |
| 1898. |
Which State's Chief Minister launched the Online Shramik Employment Exchange, 'Raj Kaushal Portal' developed by the department of Information and Technology? |
| Answer» Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched the Online Shramik Employment Exchange, 'Raj Kaushal Portal' developed by the department of Information and Technology and Rajasthan Skill & Livelihoods Development Corporation through video conference. | |
| 1899. |
Western Coalfields Ltd, the subsidiary of Coal India Ltd has opened new coal mines in which state recently? |
| Answer» Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL), the subsidiary of Coal India Ltd (CIL) has opened trilogy (three) of new coal mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh with total capital expenditure (Capex) of Rs 849 crores. These will generate direct employment for 647 people. The three mines are Adasa Mine, an underground to open cast mine, in Nagpur Area of Maharashtra, Sharda underground Mine in Kanhan Area and Dhankasa underground mine in Pench Area of Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 1900. |
Which state govt. approved the proposal to give the status of State anthem to "Bande Utkala Janani", a poem written by Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra in 1912? |
| Answer» The Cabinet of Odisha chaired by Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha approved the proposal to give the status of State anthem to "Bande Utkala Janani", a poem written by Kantakabi Laxmikanta Mohapatra in 1912. | |