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| 2051. |
India has built World's first-ever Electrified Rail Tunnel capable of running Double Stack Container Trains. In which state is it built? |
| Answer» The Indian Railways is in the process of building the world's first electrified tunnel which is capable of running double stacked container trains.The tunnel when complete will be around 1 kilometre long and is situated near Rewari and Dadri in Haryana. | |
| 2052. |
Q18Which state government has renamed 'Bilung' village after popular folk song 'Rangabati'? |
| Answer» The Odisha government has renamed Bilung village in the Bamra Tehsil of Sambalpur district to 'Rangabati Bilung' in recognition of the popularity of the famous folk-song. | |
| 2053. |
UK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed MoU with which state government to strengthen the industrial development ? |
| Answer» The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) over a virtual platform with the Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb), Industries and Mines Department, Government of Gujarat to speed up the business and industrial development process of Gujarat. | |
| 2054. |
Which state government announced "Chief Minister's Entrepreneurship Development Programme" to address working capital shortage (July 2020)? |
| Answer» Kerala government announced a new scheme namely "Chief Minister's Entrepreneurship Development Programme" to address the issues of shortage of working capital and availability of credit faced by startups and small entrepreneurs amid COVID-19 pandemic. The programme will be implemented through the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC). | |
| 2055. |
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship programme of this Ministry. |
| Answer» Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Human Resources and Development. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Unnat Bharat Abhiyan-Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (UBA-IITD), and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi. Under the MoU, it is expected to lay the foundation for cooperation and joint action in the area of UBA for rural development of India. | |
| 2056. |
Which state government has approved ADB-funded Rs 1,000 crore project for farmers? |
| Answer» Maharashtra has approved an ADB-funded Rs 1,000 crore project for boosting fruit and vegetable production in the state. The Maharashtra Agribusiness Network (MagNet) project, which has been approved, aims to help farmers across all districts in the state for the next six years. | |
| 2057. |
Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Mahatma Gandhi bridge in which state? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Jairam Gadkari virtually inaugurated an upstream carriageway Mahatma Gandhi bridge in Bihar at a cost of Rs 1,742 crore. During the inauguration ceremony, a new 5 km long, 4-lane Bridge over river Ganga in parallel to MG Setu, was also announced by Nitin Gadkari to facilitate movement of ships under it. With an outlay of Rs 2,926.42 crore, it will get completed by 2024. | |
| 2058. |
Which state government launched "Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi" public awareness campaign from August 1-15? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Minister Shri Bhupendra Singh launched a public awareness campaign "Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi" from August 1-15. "Ek Mask-Anek Zindagi" - means one mask, many lives. The Scheme will spread awareness about wearing masks as prevention from Covid-19 infection. | |
| 2059. |
The new helicopter service has been started in which state under UDAN scheme and is to be operated by Pawan Hans Limited? |
| Answer» An affordable helicopter service on the Dehradun-New Tehri-Srinagar-Gauchar route in Uttarakhand under Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik- Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN-RCS) has been inaugurated.Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri along with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat virtually inaugurated the service, which is to be operated by Pawan Hans Limited. These helicopter services will be available for three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. | |
| 2060. |
Which state government Signs MoU with Hindustan Unilever Ltd, P&G and ITC to Support Economic Empowerment of Women? |
| Answer» The state government of Andhra Pradesh(AP) signs a memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with three International FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) companies- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ITC ltd., and Procter and Gamble (P&G) to provide marketing and technological support for the economic empowerment of the women and to make them self-reliant. AP is set to launch two schemes YSR Cheyutha and YSR Asara to support the empowerment of women. | |
| 2061. |
Which state government launched cybercrime awareness programme named 'E-Raksha Bandhan'? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy launched a one-month long virtual cybercrime awareness programme 'E-Raksha Bandhan'in Amaravati. The Aim of the Programme is to create awareness among women, youth and children on Cyber Crimes across the state. It is organized by the Andhra Pradesh Police, CID, FM Radio, Cyber Crime Prevention Against Women and Children (CCPWC), Cyber Peace Foundation (CPF) and other organisations. | |
| 2062. |
Rajesh Kumar has been appointed as the chief secretary of which state? |
| Answer» Dr. Rajesh Kumar, IAS has been appointed as the next Chief Secretary of the state of Manipur by Manipur Governor Najma Heptullah The current Chief Secretary J.Suresh Babu who retired on 31st July, 2020. | |
| 2063. |
How much percent reservation was given for More Backward Classes in state judicial service by Rajasthan government? |
| Answer» The Rajasthan government amended the Rajasthan Judicial Service Rules 2010 through the cabinet of Rajasthan on the initiative of Ashok Gehlot, chief Minister of Rajasthan to provide 5% reservation in the state judicial service for the More Backward Classes(MBC) instead of 1%. With the passage of this bill the five castes - Gurjar, Gadiya, Luhar, Banjara, Rebari, and Raika which were classified as Other Backward Classes(OBC) came under the MBC classification. | |
| 2064. |
India's first 'Kisan Rail' will run from August 7, 2020 between Maharashtra and _________. |
| Answer» Railways Ministry will run India's first 'Kisan Rail' from August 7, 2020 between Maharashtra and Bihar. The train will begin from Devlali, in Maharashtra at 11 am and its last stop will be at Danapur, Bihar. The train will be making several stoppages at stations carrying fruits and vegetables. It will not carry regular passengers. | |
| 2065. |
Name the state which will develop India's first snow leopard conservation centre. |
| Answer» Chief minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat chaired a meeting along with State forest minister Harak Singh Rawat and other officials to look into the setting up of the conservation centre. The conservation centre is set to come up at a place named Lanka, near Bhaironghati bridge in Uttarkashi district. | |
| 2066. |
Government of which State Signs MoU with Hindustan Unilever Ltd, P&G and ITC to Support Economic Empowerment of Women? |
| Answer» On 3rd August 2020, The state government of Andhra Pradesh(AP) signs a memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with three International FMCG (Fast-moving consumer goods) companies- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), ITC ltd., and Procter and Gamble (P&G) to provide marketing and technological support for the economic empowerment of the women and to make them self-reliant. | |
| 2067. |
Which state has recently renamed "Manduadih Railway station"? |
| Answer» The Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel has approved the name change of Manduadih Railway station of Varanasi to Banaras. | |
| 2068. |
Which state's villages have been recognised by UNESO for Tsunami readiness? |
| Answer» Two coastal villages in Odisha -Venkatraipur and Noliasahi- have been recognised as tsunami ready by UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). This is the first time that any state in India is getting recognition. The Information and Public Relations Department of Odisha made the announcement. | |
| 2069. |
India's first mobile RT-PCR COVID lab was inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» Karnataka's Medical Education Minister Dr. K Sudhakar inaugurated India's first Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT- PCR) COVID-19 mobile Lab approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The mobile lab is called the Mobile Infection Testing and Reporting lab (MITR) which was developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bengaluru and handed over to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in Bengaluru. | |
| 2070. |
Which state's government will launch 'YSR Cheyutha' to benefit the rural economy of the state? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh government is all set to launch 'YSR Cheyutha' on August 12, 2020, to benefit the rural economy of the state amid hardships resulting due to Coronavirus pandemic. | |
| 2071. |
Which state government launched the unique identity card, the Parivar Pehchan Patras for effective and efficient delivery of central and state schemes for the people? |
| Answer» Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana launched a unique identity card, the Parivar Pehchan Patras (PPP), an initiative of the state government developed by the team CMO (Chief Minister's Office) for effective and efficient delivery of central and state schemes to the people in a transparent way. | |
| 2072. |
Which state planned to develop India's 1st snow leopard conservation centre? |
| Answer» India's 1st snow leopard conservation centre is to be set up in Lanka, near Bhaironghati bridge in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.Chief minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat chaired a meeting along with State forest minister Harak Singh Rawat and other officials to look into the setting up of the conservation centre. It will be built by the Uttarakhand forest department along the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as part of its six-year long project Securing livelihoods, conservation, sustainable use and restoration of high range Himalayan ecosystems (SECURE) Himalayas. | |
| 2073. |
Northern railway's 1st Vyapar Mala Express train ran from Delhi to which state? |
| Answer» Northern Railway ran its first Vyapar Mala Express train from Kishanganj in Delhi bound for Jirania in Tripura. It will help small traders to move their cargo in short time, cost effective, convenient and environment-friendly mode of transportation. The train has 46 wagons and It is an express service where piece-meal stock will reach its destination in a shorter time. | |
| 2074. |
Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar who passed away in August 2020 is the former Chief Minister of which state? |
| Answer» Senior Congressman and former Maharashtra Chief Minister(CM) Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar passed away at the age of 88 in Pune, Maharashtra. He Was born on 1 September 1931 in Nilanga, Hyderabad state (British India). | |
| 2075. |
How many states/UTs have joined Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) (as on August 5, 2020)? |
| Answer» The Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN), which is used for efficient vaccine logistics management has reached 32 States and Union Territories (UTs) and will soon be rolled-out in the remaining State of Sikkim and Union Territories (UTs) of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh and an Ladakh. Currently, 23,507 cold chain points across 585 districts of 22 States and 2 UTs routinely use the eVIN technology. Aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems in India, eVIN is being implemented under National Health Mission (NHM) by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). | |
| 2076. |
Which state government signed MoU with Indian School of Business (ISB)? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Government virtually signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) through the Economic Development Board, with the Hyderabadbased Indian School of Business (ISB) in order to work with various economic departments in the state. According to the MoU, a laboratory called "GoAP-ISB Policy Lab" would be set up to drive the evidence-based policy decisions. | |
| 2077. |
Which state governor is appointed as 14th CAG and Replaces Rajiv Mehrishi? |
| Answer» Ram Nath Kovind, President of India as per the powers conferred on him by Section 1 of Article 148 of the Constitution of India has appointed Girish Chandra(GC) Murmu as 14th Comptroller and Auditor General(CAG) of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office. He succeeds Rajiv Mehrishi who completes his term on August 8, 2020 as he attains the age of 65. | |
| 2078. |
First Time in Indian Ocean Region UNESCO Recognises Two Coastal Villages of which state as Tsunami Ready? |
| Answer» On 6th August 2020, Pradeep Kumar Jena, Additional Chief Secretary announced that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) recognises the two coastal villages of Odisha as "Tsunami Ready" for their overall preparedness to face the tsunami. | |
| 2079. |
Which Government launched Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana & Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar Yojana for state's girls & women? |
| Answer» In order to give a major boost to "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign, on August 5, 2020, state government of Haryana has launched two schemes, with a total outlay of Rs 256 crore, viz. launched "Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana" to provide free sanitary napkins to girls and women of below poverty line (BPL) families, and also initiated "Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar Yojana" to provide fortified flavoured skimmed milk powder to women and children. | |
| 2080. |
Which government launched Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojana for tendu leaves collectors? |
| Answer» On the occasion of birth anniversary of slain Congress leader Mahendra Karma, i.e. on August 5, 2020, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel launched a social security scheme namely "Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Sangrahak Samajik Suraksha Yojana" for tendu leaves collectors in the state covering over 12 lakh families, mostly tribals and forest dwellers. | |
| 2081. |
Which state Became the First State to Partner with Google India to Provide Learning Tools for Schools? |
| Answer» On 6th July 2020, The Government of Maharashtra announced the partnership with Google which will provide google provided learning programmes that integrate the classroom approach into online learning. Maharashtra became the first state in India to collaborate with Google India for state-wide distribution of G suite for Education and Google Classroom. | |
| 2082. |
India's first 'Kisan Rail' flagged off from Devlali Railway Station of which state? |
| Answer» On August 7, 2020 Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Railways and Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare flagged off the India’s 1st Kisan Rail, a Special Parcel Train from Maharashtra's Devlali to Bihar’s Danapur Railway station through video link. This is the 1st ever multi commodity train of Indian Railways(IR) that carries fruits like Pomegranate, Banana, Grapes etc and vegetables like Capsicum, Cauliflower etc. The train will run on a weekly basis. | |
| 2083. |
ADB approved USD 200 millions to improve road infrastructure in 34 districts of which state? |
| Answer» Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan of $200 million to upgrade rural roads to all-weather standards in 34 districts of India's Maharashtra State to better connect rural areas with markets and services. The upgraded roads under the ADB project will boost links between local residents, productive agricultural land, and economic centers across the state.“Improving farmers’ access to markets turn help boost agricultural productivity and incomes as well as promote investment in agribusiness and agriculture value chain infrastructure. | |
| 2084. |
Which state government launched 'Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar Yojana' for the children between 1 and 6 years age? |
| Answer» Under the 'Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar Yojana', fortified flavoured skimmed milk powder will be provided to children between 1 and 6 years of age in anganwadi centres aong with pregnant and lactating mothers. | |
| 2085. |
Which state Cabinet Approves Policy on Reservation of Seats for Women in Village Employment Councils? |
| Answer» On 8th August 2020, Conrad Kongkal Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya informed the cabinet's approval for the passage of the "Policy on Reservation of seats for Women in Village Employment Councils(VECs)", the policy of reserving 50% seats for women in the village level community institutions. | |
| 2086. |
Which State Announced New Industrial Policy 2020? |
| Answer» On August 7, 2020 Gujarat Government announced the New Industrial Policy 2020 for the State, with an expected average annual outlay of up to Rs 8,000 crore, which is meant to provide incentives to the industries. It aims to provide an estimated Rs 40,000 crore as subsidies to industries in the next 5 years. The new policy is in line with the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. It replaces the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2015. | |
| 2087. |
Who takes oath as new Lt Governor of Jammu & Kashmir? |
| Answer» Manoj Sinha was sworn in as the new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir on August 7, 2020. He was appointed to the post on August 6, 2020 by President Ram Nath Kovind. He succeeds Girish Chandra Murmu who resigned on August 5, 2020. | |
| 2088. |
Which state Provide Free Smartphones for more than 1.74 Lakh Students? |
| Answer» On 12th August 2020, On the occasion of International Youth Day and Janmastami, Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab launched the "Punjab Smart Connection Scheme" worth Rs. 92 crores to provide free smartphones to the students of class 12 and he also handed over the smartphones to 6 students. | |
| 2089. |
Which state CM Launched "YSR Cheyutha" scheme to ensure sustainable livelihood for women? |
| Answer» On 12th August 2020, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh launched "YSR Cheyutha" a scheme to ensure the sustainable livelihood of women by providing a financial assistance of Rs.18750 per year for 4 years. | |
| 2090. |
Which state Cabinet Approved 20 Proposals including 4 Mega Drinking Water Projects? |
| Answer» On August 12, 2020, the Odisha cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved four mega drinking water projects in its Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Gajapati and Cuttack districts worth Rs 800.27 crore. | |
| 2091. |
Which state Signed an MoU with The Boston Group to Setup Centre at Visakhapatnam? |
| Answer» On August 5, 2020 Andhra Pradesh(AP) Government signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US based, The Boston Group(TBG) to set up a facility at Visakhapatnam dedicated to Research and Development (R&D) in the Information Technology sector with focus on learning platforms and also leveraging advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and cybersecurity. | |
| 2092. |
Which state CM announced the Launch of "Indira Van Mitan Yojana" To Support Forest Dwellers? |
| Answer» On 9th August 2020, In an event of International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel announced the launch of "Indira Van Mitan Yojana", an initiative to support the forest dwellers of Chhattisgarh to achieve self-reliance. The scheme aims to add around 19 lakh families from the scheduled areas of Chhattisgarh and provide self-employment opportunities to the tribal forest dwellers. | |
| 2093. |
Which state launched AI for Agricultural Innovation Program in Collaboration with C4IR & WEF, India? |
| Answer» The Government of Telangana has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Agricultural Innovation Programme (AI4AI) in collaboration with Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) & World Economic Forum (WEF) - India. Telangana Industries and IT Minister KT Rama Rao launched the AI4AI program virtually on 12th August, 2020. | |
| 2094. |
Which state Govt Launched 'Karma Sathi Prakalpa' scheme to Provide Soft Loans, Subsidies to Youth? |
| Answer» On the occasion of International Youth Day 2020, the West Bengal government launched the 'Karma Sathi Prakalpa' scheme under which 1 lakh unemployed youth will be provided soft loans and subsidies so as to make them self-reliant. This scheme empowers the youth. | |
| 2095. |
Which state is going to Promulgate Ordinance to Enhance Punishment for Non-Compliance of Covid-19 regulations? |
| Answer» On 12th August, 2020, the State Cabinet of Odisha approved the various amendments to the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 which will enhance the penalty for violators of the COVID-19 regulations.In Accordance with the Ordinance, non-compliance of regulations will attract Imprisonment for a term, which may be extended to two years or with fine which can be extended upto Rupees One Lakh or with both. | |
| 2096. |
Which state launched Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana replacing PMFBY to compensate crop loss of farmers for FY21? |
| Answer» On August 10, 2020, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, launched Rs 1,800 crore scheme "Mukhya Mantri Kisan Sahay Yojana" by replacing "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)", for FY20-21 only, for the state's 56 lakh farmers facing crop losses due to drought, excess rain or unseasonal rain. In this regard the state government will launch a dedicated portal so that farmers can apply online. | |
| 2097. |
Power Finance Corporation Signed MoA with which state to construct 2 Modular Operation Theatre Rooms? |
| Answer» India's leading Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC), Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) has signed a Memorandum of Association(MoA) with District Administration of Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh(UP) to construct 2 Modular Operation Theatre Rooms in the District Hospital, Siddharthnagar. | |
| 2098. |
Which state gets approval from Centre for projects worth Rs 7922.69 Crores? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh has received Investment Clearance from the Union Government for six multipurpose and flood control projects involving expenditure of Rs 7,922.69 crore for six schemes on 7th August, 2020 at New Delhi. | |
| 2099. |
Which state CoM approves "Assam Non-Government Education Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Rules 2020"? |
| Answer» On August 10, 2020 Assam Council of Ministers approved "Assam Non-Government Education Institutions (Regulation of Fees) Rules 2020". It seeks to regulate the fees structure of the private educational institutes in the State of Assam. | |
| 2100. |
Which state/UT govenment Signed an MoU with IIT-Bombay and Tata Projects Limited for Smog Tower? |
| Answer» The Delhi government has signed an Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with Indian Institutes of Technology(IIT)-Bombay and Tata Projects Limited to construct a 20 metre high smog tower in Connaught Place, New Delhi following the orders of Supreme Court(SC). | |