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| 1951. |
Adarsh Police stations scheme will be launched in which state? |
| Answer» From 1st July 2020, the Adarsh Police stations scheme will be launched in Chhattisgarh. It will develop the police stations in the state as Ideal Police stations. | |
| 1952. |
The lockdown in Maharashtra has been extended till which date for containment of COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» The lockdown in Maharashtra has been extended till July 31, 2020 for containment of COVID-19 pandemic. Maharashtra Government has announced that the ease in restrictions will continue to be effective such as government offices will continue to function with 15 percent strength or maximum 15 people, whichever is higher and private offices will operate with 10% strength. | |
| 1953. |
Central Government has sanctioned an additional funding of how much for the construction of highways by BRO in J&K and Uttarakhand during 2020-21 in the wake of clashes with China in Ladakh? |
| Answer» In a major development, the central Government has sanctioned an additional Rs 1,691 crore for the construction of highways by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Uttarakhand during 2020-21 in the wake of clashes with China in Ladakh. | |
| 1954. |
Which State launched the world's largest plasma therapy trials for the COVID-19 "Project Platina"? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray launched the world's largest plasma therapy trials for the COVID-19 "Project Platina". The project is aimed at creating robust data for treating the disease for which no specific line of treatment exists. | |
| 1955. |
Which State launched the online aid initiative 'At One Click' with Rs 1,369 crore for around 13000 MSME? |
| Answer» The Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani launched the online aid initiative 'At One Click' with Rs 1,369 crore for around 13000 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) (i.e. MSMEs and textile industries) in Gujarat. | |
| 1956. |
Which State has developed India's First Lichen Park as a research centre with over 150 Lichen species? |
| Answer» The Forest Department of Uttarakhand has developed India's First Lichen Park in Munsyari(Munsiyari), Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand as a research centre with over 150 Lichen species - Jurassic Era plant which was inaugurated on 27th June 2020, The development process of the 1.5 acres park began in 2019. | |
| 1957. |
Which State/UT government will start its own 'Plasma Bank' for treatment of Coronavirus positive patients? |
| Answer» Delhi government will start its own 'Plasma Bank' for treatment of Coronavirus positive patients. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged all the COVID-19 recovered patients in national capital to donate their plasma for the bank. Plasma Bank will begin its operations in next two days at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi. | |
| 1958. |
Which State Government will be launching 'Kill Corona' campaign with effect from July 1, 2020? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Government will be launching 'Kill Corona' campaign with effect from July 1, 2020. Under the campagn, all the households in the state will be screened. The Government aims to generate health awareness and contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic through this campaign, which is slated to be implemented from Bhopal. | |
| 1959. |
Which Indian State and the World Bank signed an agreement to help low-income groups to get access to affordable housing? |
| Answer» Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and the World Bank signed an agreement to help low-income groups in Tamil Nadu State to get access to affordable housing. The agreement was signed for two projects: First Tamil Nadu Housing Sector Strengthening Program for $200 million and Tamil Nadu Housing and Habitat Development Project for $50 million. | |
| 1960. |
Which State Government allotted land to a consortium of 49 MSME units to set up India's first Maritime Cluster? |
| Answer» The Government of Goa allotted land to a consortium of 49 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) units to set up India's first Maritime Cluster, Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa provided 14,380 square Metres of land to set up the Common Facility centre. | |
| 1961. |
Which state Chief Minister launched a portal, 'Skill Connect Forum' to connect job seekers and employers on a common platform? |
| Answer» On June 29, 2020 Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa launched a portal, 'Skill Connect Forum' to connect job seekers(skilled workers) and employers(private entrepreneurs) on a common platform. The portal provides information on available jobs and those who need job. | |
| 1962. |
In a big boost to Aatma Nirbhar Assam, Council of Ministers of Assam has passed the MSME Ordinance during the meeting held in presence of Chief Minister. Who is the current Chief Minister of Assam? |
| Answer» In a big boost to Aatma Nirbhar Assam, Council of Ministers of Assam has passed the MSME(micro, small and medium enterprises) Ordinance during the meeting held in presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati. The Ordinance gives provision to put an end to the process of taking multiple permissions for setting up MSME in the state for next 3 years. | |
| 1963. |
Which State launched "Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya" scheme to maintain academic regularity of the students during the Lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic? |
| Answer» Principal Secretary Rashmi Arun Shami of Madhya Pradesh (MP) launched "Hamara Ghar-Hamara Vidyalaya" scheme over a virtual platform to maintain academic regularity of the students during the Lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme will start from 6th July 2020. | |
| 1964. |
A MoU was signed between which company and South Delhi Municipal Corporation on setting up a waste to energy plant at Okhla in Delhi? |
| Answer» A MoU was signed between the Indian Oil, NTPC Ltd and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on setting up a waste to energy plant at Okhla in Delhi. Indian Oil, SDMC and NTPC came together to develop a Waste-to-energy Plant demonstration using Gasification technology at Okhla landfill in Delhi. | |
| 1965. |
The Government of India declared which state as a "disturbed area" for another six months from 30 June, 2020 to 31, December, 2020? |
| Answer» The Government of India declared the entire Nagaland as a "disturbed area" for another six months from 30 June, 2020 to 31, December, 2020 by exercising the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (No.28 of 1958). | |
| 1966. |
What is the name of 17 day campaign which will be launched from July 10 to July 26 from the National Highway 20 near ITO to reduce air pollution? |
| Answer» Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai informed that a 17 day campaign "Podhe Lagao, Paryavaran Bachao" (Plant Trees, Save Environment) will be launched from July 10 to July 26 from the National Highway(NH) 20 near ITO to reduce air pollution. During the campaign 31 lakh saplings will be planted. | |
| 1967. |
Initiative 'Sabuja Odisha' launched in Odisha state is related to which mission? |
| Answer» Odisha government in a high-level meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy decided to implement a new initiative 'Sabuja Odisha'. The initiative will increase green cover through extensive plantations over 1,30,264 Hectares of land. | |
| 1968. |
The Governor of Telangana has amended the Telangana Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act-2005 which will enable the State to increase the borrowing limit by how much percent from earlier 3%? |
| Answer» The Governor of Telangana Dr. Tamilisai Sounderarajan has promulgated an ordinance No.3 of 2020, amending the Telangana Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act-2005 which will enable the State to increase the borrowing limit by 2% to 5% from earlier 3%. With the new Telangana FRBM (Amendment) Act 2020, state government's additional borrowing limit can go up to Rs 20,000 crore now, without any hassles. | |
| 1969. |
The District Administration of Mon, from which state received 2020 SKOCH awards under three categories? |
| Answer» The District Administration of Mon, Nagaland received 2020 SKOCH awards under three categories viz SKOCH Crucible Award 2020, SKOCH order of Merit 2020, SKOCH Honourable mention 2020 in the 65th SKOCH summit from Sameer Kochar, Chairman of SKOCH group. The SKOCH Crucible Award 2020 for its focus on mission mode implementation of opening bank accounts through the Indian post Payment Bank (IBBP) under Financial Inclusive Mon. | |
| 1970. |
Which State Government announced that Marathi writer and playwright Ratnakar Matkari will be posthumously honoured with the Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar award for his lifetime contribution to the theaters and arts? |
| Answer» The Government of Maharashtra announced that Marathi writer and playwright Ratnakar Matkari will be posthumously honoured with the Natvarya Prabhakar Panshikar award for his lifetime contribution to the theaters and arts. | |
| 1971. |
Mission Vriksharopan-2020 campaign has been launched by the which state government? |
| Answer» A campaign "Mission Vriksharopan-2020" has been launched by the Uttar Pradesh government. Under this campaign, more than 25 crore saplings were planted on 5th July in Uttar Pradesh. The tree plantation drive was launched on the occasion of Guru Poornima and hence several people were seen planting saplings to pay respect to their mentors. | |
| 1972. |
Which State Government launched 1st of its kind scheme, 'Balaram' to provide agricultural credit of Rs 1,040 crore to landless farmers facing hardships during COVID 19? |
| Answer» The Government of Odisha launched 1st of its kind scheme, 'Balaram' to provide agricultural credit of Rs 1,040 crore to landless farmers facing hardships during COVID 19. The Scheme is designed in collaboration with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). | |
| 1973. |
Which State/ UT Government has launched an e-learning portal name as LEAD which comprises of 10,000 instructional materials and course content for students of Classes I to XII? |
| Answer» Delhi Government has launched an e-learning portal name as "Learning through E-Resources Made Accessible for Delhi (LEAD)". The portal has been developed by the Delhi government and comprises of 10,000 instructional materials and course content for students of Classes I to XII. The Delhi government will also share its teaching-learning material on the digital platform "DIKSHA" through its e-learning portal "LEAD". The portal will offer students access to textbooks, study material and course content as per the syllabus of the CBSE, NCERT and Delhi government's curriculum online. | |
| 1974. |
Which State chief minister launched the 'Maha Jobs Portal' an online platform to provide employment opportunities to local residents of the state by connecting job seekers with employers? |
| Answer» Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray launched the 'Maha Jobs Portal' an online platform to provide employment opportunities to local residents of the state by connecting job seekers with employers. The people who register at the portal should submit a domicile certificate, which is mandatory. The portal is run by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation(MIDC). | |
| 1975. |
PM Narendra Modi will on July 10, 2020 inaugurate the Asia's largest solar power plant in which state? |
| Answer» PM Narendra Modi will on July 10, 2020 inaugurate the Asia's largest solar power plant at Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh. PM Modi will dedicate 750 MW plant to the nation through the means of video conferencing. The plant is spread over 1,590 acres of land and is one of Asia's largest single-site solar power plant. | |
| 1976. |
World's largest 10,000-bed Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre is inaugurated in which city? |
| Answer» World's largest COVID care centre, the 10,000-bed Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre, inaugurated at Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Chattarpur, Delhi. | |
| 1977. |
The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh launched the Ladakh Food Security Scheme. Who is current Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh? |
| Answer» The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh launched the Ladakh Food Security Scheme (LFSS) and the Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme (MMSFES) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was discontinued. | |
| 1978. |
The UK India Business Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which state Industrial Development Corporation? |
| Answer» The UK India Business Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation , to improve the business relationship between India(Maharashtra) and the United Kingdom. | |
| 1979. |
Which State government has decided to upgrade the 111.942 sq km Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a national park which is located within the larger Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve? |
| Answer» The government of Assam has decided to upgrade the 111.942 sq km Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a national park which is located within the larger Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve, spreading across the coal- and oil-rich districts of Upper Assam (Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Sivasagar). | |
| 1980. |
Which State Chief Minister launches "SelfScan" app developed by the state's Information Technology department as an alternative to Camscanner? |
| Answer» Mamta Banergee, The Chief Minister of West Bengal launches "SelfScan" app developed by the state's Information Technology department as an alternative to Camscanner (One of the chinese apps recently restricted in India). | |
| 1981. |
Which State Cabinet has approved the draft ordinance for reservation of 75% jobs in private sector for youth of the state? |
| Answer» Haryana Cabinet has approved the draft ordinance for reservation of 75% jobs in private sector for youth of the state. The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Ordinance, 2020 has been approved under the chairmanship of CM Manohar Lal Khattar. The ordinance will now placed for approval of Council of Ministers. | |
| 1982. |
Which State/UTs launched Mission Organic Development Initiative and Greenhouse Project, to lead on a sustainable path, over a virtual platform? |
| Answer» Radha Krishna Mathur, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh launched Mission Organic Development Initiative(M.O.D.I) and Greenhouse Project, to lead the Union Territory on a sustainable path, over a virtual platform from Raj Niwas, Ladakh. | |
| 1983. |
Which Indian State has become the first state where all the households have LPG gas connections? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh has become the first state where all the households have LPG gas connections. The announcement regarding this was made by HP Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. The gas connections were provided for free to women in the state. Over 1.35 lakh families have been benefitted under Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana in the state. | |
| 1984. |
Which State launched "Weavers Samman Yojana" to provide financial assistance of Rs 2000 for about 19,744 handloom weavers in the state, through Direct Benefit Transfer? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yediyurappa launched "Weavers Samman Yojana" to provide financial assistance of Rs 2000 for about 19,744 handloom weavers in the state, through Direct Benefit Transfer. | |
| 1985. |
"Intzaar Aap Ka" campaign is started by which state over the social media platform to attract tourists with taglines and the description of the tourism destinations of the State? |
| Answer» "Intzaar Aap Ka" campaign is started by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board(MPTB), over the social media platform in Madhya Pradesh to attract tourists with taglines and the description of the tourism destinations of the State. | |
| 1986. |
World's 2nd Largest & Asia's Largest Data Center, 'Yotta NM1 Data Center' of Yotta Infrastructure of Hiranandani Group is located in which Indian state? |
| Answer» Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister of Communications, Electronics and informational technology (Meity) inaugurated the World's 2nd Largest & Asia's Largest Data Center, 'Yotta NM1 Data Center' of Yotta Infrastructure of Hiranandani Group at Panvel data centre park, Mumbai over a virtual platform. | |
| 1987. |
A 3 member team has discovered a new species of a fan-throated lizard, Sitana dharwarensis, from the barren lands of which Indian state? |
| Answer» A 3 member team has discovered a new species of a fan-throated lizard, Sitana dharwarensis, from the barren lands of northern Karnataka's Bagalkot district. The study on the discovery was published in Bonn zoological Bulletin. | |
| 1988. |
Who unveiled Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System which would monitor changes in all government lands in Odisha by leveraging high-resolution satellite imagery? |
| Answer» Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System which would monitor changes in all government lands in Odisha by leveraging high-resolution satellite imagery. With this, Odisha has become the first state in the country to use space technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for safeguarding government lands. The aim is to prevent the encroachment of government land in the capital city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | |
| 1989. |
Which Indian State celebrated Rythu Dinotsavam (Farmer's Day) to mark the 71st birth anniversary of YS Rajasekhara Reddy? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh celebrated Rythu Dinotsavam (Farmer's Day) to mark the 71st birth anniversary of YS Rajasekhara Reddy, 14th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The first Ruthu Dinotsavam(Farmer's Day) was celebrated on 8th July 2019. | |
| 1990. |
Which State government has imposed statewide lockdown from 10th July to 13th July 2020 to check the spread of novel Coronavirus and other communicable diseases? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh government has imposed statewide lockdown from 10th July to 13th July 2020 to check the spread of novel Coronavirus and other communicable diseases. During the lockdown in UP, all the offices and markets will remain closed and only the essential services, health & medical services will be available for people. | |
| 1991. |
Bar Council of Delhi has requested PM Narendra Modi for financial assistance of how much under the PM Cares Fund and Contingency Fund to help the advocates in Delhi NCR? |
| Answer» Bar Council of Delhi has requested PM Narendra Modi for financial assistance of Rs 500 crore under the PM Cares Fund and Contingency Fund to help the advocates in Delhi NCR. The move came in the wake of problems faced by advocates in Delhi in last 4 months due to the closure of courts amid COVID-19 pandemic. | |
| 1992. |
According to data from the Reserve Bank of India, which State has topped market borrowings among States in India with a collection of Rs.30,500 crore in the fiscal 2020-21? |
| Answer» According to data from the Reserve Bank of India, Tamil Nadu has topped market borrowings among States in India with a collection of Rs.30,500 crore in the fiscal 2020-21(FY 21). TN, which has accounted for 17% of the borrowings done through the issue of bonds (known as state development loans), has been followed by Maharashtra 25,500 crore (14%), Andhra Pradesh 17,000 crore (9%), Rajasthan 17,000 crore (9%). | |
| 1993. |
Which State launched the week long campaign "Pure for Sure" from 8th July 2020 to 14th July 2020 - to ensure the purity of the milk and dairy products? |
| Answer» Raghu Sharma, Health minister of Rajasthan launched the week long campaign "Pure for Sure" from 8th July 2020 to 14th July 2020 - to ensure the purity of the milk and dairy products. | |
| 1994. |
Who has inaugurated Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh? |
| Answer» PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project in Madhya Pradesh. The 750 MW solar plant will provide electricity not only to industries in Rewa but also to Delhi Metro. | |
| 1995. |
Which State Chief Minister launched the BLUIS, a flagship development of the General Administration and Public grievances departments? |
| Answer» The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, launched the Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System (BLUIS), a flagship development of the General Administration and Public grievances departments. Odisha becomes the first state in India to use high resolution satellite imagery utilising space technology and artificial intelligence to monitor government lands. | |
| 1996. |
Which state goevrnment has approved a new startup policy recently? |
| Answer» Cabinet of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved the new startup policy - Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2020 to increase the job opportunities and employment in Uttar Pradesh by promoting the developing units in agriculture, health, power, education, tourism and transport sectors. | |
| 1997. |
Which state has inaugurated 5 water supply prpjects recently? |
| Answer» Manipur Chief Minister (CM) N. Biren Singh inaugurates 5 Water Supply projects worth Rs 48.39 crore, which have a total capacity of more than 26.15 millions of liters per day(MLD) through video conferencing from the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Imphal. With addition to the projects one office building of Weight and Measures Department and Rapid Antigen Detection Testing Centre at Jiribam were also inaugurated. | |
| 1998. |
Maharashtra governemnt will set up stress fund with the help of which bank? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad announced that the state govt and State Bank of India (SBI) will set up a stress fund to revive Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) projects (about 370 projects) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and other urban areas of the state. For this purpose, the state govt will inject Rs 700 crore to Rs 1,000 crore in this fund as a financial support. SRA will act as the nodal agency under the Housing Ministry to implement the slum redevelopment schemes. | |
| 1999. |
Hockey India Executive Board held an Emergent Executive Board meeting named Gyanendro Ningombam as the Officiating President of Hockey India. He is from which state? |
| Answer» Hockey India Executive Board held an Emergent Executive Board meeting naming Manipur's Gyanendro Ningombam as the Officiating President of Hockey India. This was following the resignation letter of Mohd Mushtaque Ahmad received by Hockey India due to his personal and family commitments. | |
| 2000. |
Which state Chief Minister was honoured with Paul Harris Fellow recognition? |
| Answer» On July 10,2020 The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International,Chicago, has honoured Tamil Nadu(TN) Chief Minister(CM) Edappadi K Palaniswami with Paul Harris Fellow recognition. | |