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| 151. |
The Lok Sabha passed a Bill for establishing the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) in which state? |
| Answer» The Lok Sabha passed a Bill for establishing the Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE) in Andhra Pradesh that will impart high quality education and conduct advance research in all aspect relating to the conventional hydrocarbons. | |
| 152. |
Which state cheif minister is choosen for the Agriculture Leadership Award? |
| Answer» Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has been selected for the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Award. The award will be presented on September 5 at Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi. He has been selected for the award for his innovative services rendered to the welfare of farmers and the farm sector. | |
| 153. |
The Tele-Law scheme was launched in _________. |
| Answer» The Centre in association with the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) launched 'Tele-Law' scheme in Bihar with an aim to provide an opportunity for the common man to access legal aid easily. Under the scheme, villagers can have access to legal consultation with the help of para legal volunteers at Common Service Centre (CSC) which will be equipped with computers and Internet facility. | |
| 154. |
Which state government is all set to distribute 13 lakh Soil Health Cards among farmers? |
| Answer» The Assam government is all set to distribute 13 lakh Soil Health Cards among farmers. Under the scheme, the government plans to issue soil cards to farmers which will carry crop-wise recommendations of nutrients and fertilisers required for the individual farms to help farmers to improve productivity through judicious use of inputs. And Rs.7.54 crore has been released as subsidy to farmers under crop insurance. | |
| 155. |
Which state plan to spend Rs 1 lakh crore on development works on education and road connectivity? |
| Answer» The Jammu and Kashmir government would spend Rs 1 lakh crore on development works in the next five years, with special emphasis on education and road connectivity. | |
| 156. |
India's first micro forest is being built in which state? |
| Answer» Nineteen acres of land which housed around 70 government office buildings in Chattisgarh's Raipur is being converted into India's first micro forest in order to create an oxy-zone. The micro forest will provide fresh air to Raipur which is the seventh most polluted city in the world. It will reportedly be open to the public in the next 8 months. | |
| 157. |
The Legislative Assembly of this state passed a bill which reclassifies coconut as a `tree', ensuring legal protection for it. |
| Answer» The Goa Legislative Assembly passed a bill which reclassifies coconut as a tree, ensuring legal protection for it. Goa Forward Party, a partner in the Manohar Parrikar-led government, had promised to reclassify coconut. The Assembly passed the Goa, Daman and Diu (Preservation of) Trees Act, 1984 to regulate felling of coconut trees and reclassify it as tree. | |
| 158. |
How many states are selected by the NITI Ayog for a transformative change in Health & Education sectors? |
| Answer» NITI Aayog has selected Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Karnataka to improve healthcare delivery and key outcomes in these States. In Education, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Jharkhand have been selected for support to better learning outcomes. The six States have been chosen after a rigorous competitive process based on comprehensive metrics to determine potential for impact and likelihood of success. | |
| 159. |
The Centre has declared entire area of which state as a "disturbed" area under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)? |
| Answer» The Centre has declared entire Assam as a "disturbed" area under the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for one more month, citing various violent activities by insurgent groups ULFA, NDFB, and others. The Union home ministry also declared Meghalaya's border areas adjoining Assam, and three districts in Arunachal Pradesh as "disturbed" under the AFSPA for two more months with effect from August 3, 2017. | |
| 160. |
Which state tops sanitation survey released the findings of the survey of 1.4 lakh rural households, undertaken by the Quality Council of India (QCI) between May and June this year? |
| Answer» According to the survey, almost all rural households in Kerala and Haryana access to a toilet report. The survey is released by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and was carried out by the Quality Council of India (QCI). The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation released the findings of the survey of 1.4 lakh rural households, undertaken by the Quality Council of India (QCI) between May and June this year. | |
| 161. |
This is the first state in the country to implement coal utilisation between power units. |
| Answer» The Gujarat government has issued a tender for power developers to receive cheap coal marked for the state in return for selling coal-based power at less than Rs 2.82 a unit. The aim is to reduce the cost of fuel for financially ailing distribution companies and ensure effective distribution of domestic coal. | |
| 162. |
Facebook and this state joint hand to launch She Means Business programme for women entrepreneurs. |
| Answer» Odisha Chief minister Naveen Patnaik launched Facebook's programme named 'She Means Business' for women entrepreneurs in Odisha. This programme was launched in partnership with Odisha's MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) department and Project Mission Shakti. Under this programme, around 25,000 women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Group (SHG) members will get trained on digital marketing (online bussiness) skills within next one year. | |
| 163. |
Which state government Launches 'Namo Yuva Rojgar Kendra'? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today launched Namo Yuva Rojgar Kendra an initiative providing job opportunities to unemployed youth in Mumbai. There are various schemes like farmers weekly market, farmers mobile market and mother's tiffin, under this Yuva Rojgar Kendra and Mumbaikars can get fresh and healthy food, as well as farm, produce procured directly from farmers. | |
| 164. |
India's first aviation university was opened in which state? |
| Answer» The country's first aviation university at Fursatganj in Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli district is all set for inauguration on August 18. Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju, his deputy Jayant Sinha, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress vice-president and Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi, among others are expected to attend the inaugural event. | |
| 165. |
Which state government has launched "Namo Yuva Rojgar Kendra" for unemployed youth? |
| Answer» Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has launched 'Namo Yuva Rojgar Kendra' on August 14, 2017 to provide job opportunities to unemployed youth in Mumbai. Under this initiative, there are various schemes like farmers weekly market, farmers mobile market and mother's tiffin. These products will be made available with the help of mobile vans all over Mumbai and the information about the location of the vans is made available through an app. | |
| 166. |
Which state planned to launch the Durgama Anchalare Malaria Nirakaran program? |
| Answer» A special programme would soon be launched to prevent the spread of malaria in remote areas of Odisha's Ganjam district. The programme has been christened as "Durgama Anchalare Malaria Nirakaran" (DAMON). The health officials have identified over 135 remote villages under the jurisdiction of five community health centres as malaria prone areas. | |
| 167. |
This state government has launched "Indira Canteen" for urban poor? |
| Answer» The Karnataka government and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi have launched 'Indira Canteen' in Bengaluru with an aim to reach out to the poorer sections of the society. The canteens will offer breakfast at Rs 5 and lunch and dinner at Rs 10 per plate. Of a total of proposed 198 canteens, 101 were launched on August 16, 2017 and the rest would start functioning from October 2, 2017. | |
| 168. |
This state signed a JV agreement for refinery project with HPCL? |
| Answer» Rajasthan State Government and public sector oil firm Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) inked an agreement to form a joint venture company for Barmer petroleum refinery and petrochemical complex. As per the claims made by the present Rajasthan Government, revised deal will save the state Rs 40,000 crore with annual viability gap funding of Rs 1,123 crore for 15 years instead of Rs 3,736 crore as per the previous MoU that former CM Ashok Gehlot signed with HPCL. | |
| 169. |
Which state launch Scheme for Compassionate Family Pension in lieu of Compassionate Appointment? |
| Answer» Assam government launched the Scheme for Compassionate Family Pension (CFP) in lieu of Compassionate Appointment. According to officials, where the employee dies before superannuation, the family pension equal to 100 percent of the last pay drawn by the deceased employee be paid for a period up to the date of 'deemed superannuation' of the deceased employee. This normal family pension shall be fixed at 50% of CFP from the date of deemed superannuation till 67 years of age of the deceased employee. | |
| 170. |
This state has launched an exclusive 24x7 helpline '181' for women? |
| Answer» The Telangana government has recently launched an exclusive 24x7 helpline '181' for women welfare. The helpline will respond to calls on dowry harassment cases, stalking, domestic violence, sale of girl child and immoral trafficking. Women with suicidal tendencies or those who are mentally disturbed can also contact the helpline. Apart from contacting police, the helpline can also be used to seek medical help, ambulance and other emergency services. The helpline will work 24X7 on all 365 days. It is funded by Centre & supported by GVK EMRI. | |
| 171. |
This state ties up with Microsoft to develop India's first Farm Price Forecasting Model? |
| Answer» Karnataka Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with software giant Microsoft India to develop a unique price forecasting model. The farm price forecasting model will use latest IT tools in a bid to help farmers, administrators, and other stakeholders to understand market behavior. | |
| 172. |
Which state launch the Rooftop Solar Project through the net-metering system? |
| Answer» Odisha Government launched a grid-connected rooftop solar programme through the net-metering system at the State Secretariat in the capital city of Bhubaneshwar. It is being implemented by Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA). The program mainly aims at harnessing renewable solar capacity through people's participation to further strengthen the grid and reduce power losses. | |
| 173. |
Which state government has received a loan assistance of Rs 1,349.55 crore from National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)? |
| Answer» The National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned a loan assistance of Rs 1,349.55 crore to the Rajasthan government for creation of rural infrastructure in the state under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). The sanction includes assistance for construction of two rural drinking water supply projects, strengthening/ rehabilitation of 1,614 rural roads and modernisation of three major irrigation projects. | |
| 174. |
Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivaah Yojana was launched in __________. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh State Government launched a mass marriage scheme called 'Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivaah Yojana'. Under the scheme, Uttar Pradesh social welfare department will conduct mass marriages. The District magistrates of respective districts will authorize Urban local bodies like Nagar panchayat, Nagar Palika and Nagar Nigam, kshetra panchayats, Zila panchayats, government/semi-government organizations and NGOs to organize programmes in this regard. | |
| 175. |
This state launches 181 helpline for distressed women recently. |
| Answer» Department of Women Development and Child Welfare in collaboration with Hyderabad District Collectorate launched a Women Helpline 181 to help and assist women in distress. The helpline will support women affected by harassment, trauma and violence both in private and public spaces such as family, community and workplace. It will function 24/7 and provide service to women affected by violence, women seeking emotional support and also provide information about women welfare schemes introduced by the State and Central government. | |
| 176. |
Which state started E-waste Disposal from Schools recently? |
| Answer» E-waste removal from Kerala schools begun with about 12,500 kg being disposed statewide on a single day under a program aiming to clear accumulated junk, reportedly estimated at over one crore kg. It is aimed at disposing e-Waste such as desktop computers, CRT monitors, laptops, disk drives, printers, UPS, camera, speaker system, television, network components and generators from 10,000 odd schools and educational offices in the state. | |
| 177. |
This state unveiled a statue of Sanjukta Panigrahi on her 74th Birth anniversary. |
| Answer» The Odisha government unveiled a statue of Sanjukta Panigrahi on her 74th Birth anniversary as a mark of respect to the state's foremost exponents of Odisa dance. Sanjukta Panigrahi (1944-1997) started dancing at the tender age of four and consequently trained in Indian Classical Dance forms of Kathak, Bhrat Natyam and Odissi, but embraced Odissi as her passion. | |
| 178. |
The new internet based software 'Eronet' is going to be launched in __________. |
| Answer» A new internet based software 'Eronet' introduced by the Election Commission of India will be launched in Assam on 28th August. Eronet is useful for various activities relating to electoral roll such as the inclusion of name, deletion, name correction, transfer of name including providing the new photo identity cards. General voters may apply online for facilitation of various activities relating to electoral roll through the already in-use portal nvsp.in and Eronet. | |
| 179. |
Which state set up the First Eco-Park recently? |
| Answer» The Jammu and Kashmir Government decided to build an Eco-Park on over 34 acres of land reclaimed from encroachers in the state's Rajouri district. The park is a first-of-its-kind project in the region. It will have a botanical garden, a cactus garden, a cafeteria and other amenities. | |
| 180. |
India's first Videsh Bhavan will come up in __________. |
| Answer» The Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will inaugurate India's first Videsh Bhavan on August 27, 2017 at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. As a first pilot project, four offices of MEA - Regional Passport Office (RPO), Protector of Emigrants (PoE) office, Branch Secretariat and Regional Office of ICCR - have been assimilated and brought under one roof at the state-of-art office. | |
| 181. |
Which state tourism department launches Dasara package on Golden Chariot? |
| Answer» Karnataka's Department of Tourism announced Dasara Special Tour Packages on the occasion of Dasara. Golden Chariot is South India's first and only luxury tourist train run by Karnataka State Tourist Department Corporation (KSTDC). It includes a two night and one day package at a subsided rate of Rs 25,000 per person (for Indians) and Rs 40, 000 for foreigners. | |
| 182. |
Which state launched the Arogya Bhagya scheme? |
| Answer» Karnataka, the State government has decided to merge various health schemes and launch unified 'Arogya Bhagya' to cover all the 1.4 crore households. The Universal Health Coverage scheme would help the card holder get treatment in all the empaneled private hospitals besides government hospitals to get treatment without paying any cash. The main theme of the 'Arogya Bhagya' scheme is "Treatment Firstand Payment Next". | |
| 183. |
This state decided to end the process of holding interview for selection of candidates for the government jobs. |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh cabinet decided to end the process of holding interview for selection of candidates for the government jobs in all the non-gazetted posts of Group B, C and D categories. | |
| 184. |
Rajasthan govt accords Which status to Jats of Bharatpur and Dholpur? |
| Answer» Jats of Dholpur and Bharatpur districts have been given reservation under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category in Rajasthan on August 24,2017.The state social justice and empowerment department has issued a notificationafter approval from the cabinet. Jat community people demanded for a long time to residing in both the districts to include them in the OBC list.Jats residing in districts except for Dholpur and Bharatpur were getting benefit of the OBC quota. | |
| 185. |
This state launched a new scheme to hedge price risks in agriculture. |
| Answer» The Madhya Pradesh government launched a new scheme to hedge price risks in agriculture wherein farmers will be compensated for distress sales at prices below Union government-announced minimum support prices (MSP). The scheme, named Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (Price Deficit Financing Scheme), will initially extend to eight crops, mostly oilseeds and pulses, where government procurement is typically low unlike rice and wheat. Under the scheme, farmers in Madhya Pradesh will be compensated when the notified crops are sold at less than the MSP, but the payout will be capped at a modal price. | |
| 186. |
According to Central Statistics Office which two states are the fastest expanding State economies in 2015-16? |
| Answer» According to Central Statistics Office(CSO) Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh were the fastest expanding State economies in 2015-16. Comparison between states plays a healthy role in promoting competitive federalismthereby promoting fair competition. On the whole, the national economy expanded by 8 per cent in 2015-16. | |
| 187. |
Which state government will provide free education to girls up to graduation? |
| Answer» The Karnataka government has recently decided to provide free education for girls across the state from Class 1 up to graduation in all public and aided private schools and colleges, excluding professional institutions. The scheme will be able to avail free education without paying a penny from the next academic year. According to officials, the government would reimburse all fees except examination fees of girl students of Class 1 to graduation level, irrespective of their family's annual income. The students will have to pay the fees first and the same would be reimbursed by the government. The entire tuition fee will be reimbursed, according to the minister. The purpose of the scheme is to help underprivileged and lower middle-class sections of the state. Currently, the girls are given free education in government schools and colleges up to undergraduate level in the state. Karnataka is not the only state in India to start this grand scheme. | |
| 188. |
For Which state, the Central scheme for senior citizens launched? |
| Answer» Union minister Thaawarchand Gehlot launched a scheme in Gujarat that provides for physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens belonging to the BPL category. The centrally-sponsored scheme, `Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana', was unveiled on April 1 this year and since then it has already been launched in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. These devices will help the elderly people overcome their age-related physical impairment and lead a dignified and productive life with minimal dependence on care givers or other members of the family. | |
| 189. |
Name of the state which has launched an online Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) is? |
| Answer» Goa chief minister Manohar Parrrikar has launched an online Public Grievance Redressal System at the state secretariat on September 1, 2017. It is a single window online portal for citizens to register grievances towards any state government department. The system's performance in terms of glitches would be monitored and addressed gradually. In the future, a call centre facility would be added to the system. Under the online Public Grievance Redressal System, citizens will be notified about the status of their complaint through SMS and email based on a unique grievance id. There is a provision for automatically escalating unaddressed grievances to higher authorities periodically. | |
| 190. |
Which Indian state have discovered an ancient Buddhist site recently? |
| Answer» Archaeologists in Andhra Pradesh have discovered an ancient Buddhist site that dates back to 1st century AD, in Guntur district, in Putlagudem village of Achampet mandal. Dr E Sivanagi Reddy, CEO of Culture Centre of Vijayawada and Amaravati (CCVA) found the site. The site had six limestone pillars with half lotus medallions and depicted animals and patterns. He informed that these structures dates back to satavahana rule. | |
| 191. |
Which state introduce the electric buses for two cities recently? |
| Answer» The Jammu and Kashmir Government introduces the electric buses for two cities of Srinagar and Jammu under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. It is done with an aim to curb pollution in these two cities which were recently declared 'smart cities'. | |
| 192. |
Which state governor is Satya Pal Malik? |
| Answer» Satya Pal Malik sworn in as the Governor of Bihar at the Raj Bhavan. He administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of the Patna High Court Justice Rajendra Menon, in presence of a host of dignitaries including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar. | |
| 193. |
Which state got its first state-run medical college recently? |
| Answer» Odisha got a state run medical college after a gap of 54 years with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurating Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH). | |
| 194. |
Which state has recently set DBT cell for implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme? |
| Answer» The Assam government has recently set up a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Cell for implementation of DBT across schemes in the Country and to coordinate efforts at the State Level in taking the DBT initiative forward with immediate effect. The Chief Secretary will be the chairman of the cell and the Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary, Finance Department will be the convenor. | |
| 195. |
Which state government has launched Gyankunj e-class project? |
| Answer» Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has launched Gyankunj e-class project on the occasion of Teachers day on September 5, 2017. The project has been launched at Shahpur primary school in Gandhinagar in presence of state Chief Secretary. The entire project will work on pilot basis with Interactive e-class room and smart boards have been provided under this initiative. According to official sources, 1609 government primary schools have been provided laptop, projector, infrared camera, smart board, speaker and wifi router facilities for 3,173 class rooms of standard 7 and 8. About 10,000 tablets are to be given to standard 7 and 8 students across 100 more schools on free of cost. | |
| 196. |
Which state launched Gyankunj Project in schools recently? |
| Answer» Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani has launched "Gyakunj e-class project" from Shahpur primary school in Gandhinagar. Under this initiative, interactive e-class will be launched with smart board, in the first phase, 550 schools will be covered under the 'Gyankunj Project' and gradually standard 5th to 9th of every schools of the state will cover under the project. The objective of the project is to produce world-class students. The project is launched at expenditure of Rs. 222,000/- per school. | |
| 197. |
This state will upgrade employment exchanges to Modern Career Centres. |
| Answer» Assam government will upgrade employment exchanges to Modern Career Centres. A pilot project of two district employment exchanges in Guwahati and Jorhat will be upgraded as modern career centres. All modern facilities including counselling will be provided at the proposed career centres. | |
| 198. |
Which state tops in manufacturing excellence according to ASSOCHAM study? |
| Answer» According to "Manufacturing Excellence and Emergence in India: The state level analysis" which was conducted by ASSOCHAM's Economic Research Bureau, Karnataka stands at top among the Indian states in terms of manufacturing excellence. | |
| 199. |
With which state GCMMF, dairies jointly to provide nutritive foods to Anganwadies children and women? |
| Answer» The Women & Child Welfare Department of the Gujarat Government, Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation and three leading dairies have signed tripartite MOU to save the children of anginawadi from malnutrition. The MoU was signed in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister, Vijay Rupani in Gandhinagar. According to the MOU, under the 'Take Home Ration' district dairies in cooperation with the milk marketing federation will provide nutritive foods to more than 42-lakh children of 53029 anaganwadies, pregnant-mothers, foster mothers and young girls. | |
| 200. |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested 3rd Generation ATGM NAG in ___________. |
| Answer» The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully twice flight tested indigenously developed 3rd generation Anti-Tank Guided in Rajasthan. During the test, ATGM Nag missile has successfully hit both the targets at different ranges and conditions with very high accuracy. The ATMG Nag missile is one of five missile systems developed indigenously by DRDO under the integrated guided missile development programme (IGMDP). | |