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| 2151. |
Which state CM launched two Citizen-Centric Mobile app? |
| Answer» On 31st August 2020, Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister of Odisha, launched two citizen-centric mobile applications Ama Sahar and Swachha Sahar Odisha on the occasion of Local Self Government Day which was observed at the Lok Seva Bhawan over a virtual platform. | |
| 2152. |
Which state government receives mod to form Crop Insurance Firm from IRDA? |
| Answer» On September 1, 2020, the Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) received the nod from Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) to form its Crop Insurance Firm Andhra Pradesh General Insurance Company (APGIC). | |
| 2153. |
Which state celebrated Pang Lhabsol? |
| Answer» Pang Lhabsol, a festival of cultural heritage and historical importance is one of the most historically and culturally significant festivals celebrated annually by Sikkim People. This festival is celebrated only in this state. | |
| 2154. |
Which state has planned to start river cruises to boost tourism? |
| Answer» Odisha state government has directed its Department of Tourism to start river cruises to boost tourism in the state and counter the impact of COVID-19 on the state's tourism industry. Odisha Chief Secretary, Asit Tripathy said that river cruising itself is compatible with Covid-19 restrictions. | |
| 2155. |
Which state has passed a bill to protect its heritage sites? |
| Answer» The Assam Assembly has passed a bill to protect various heritage sites of the state. The Assam Heritage (Tangible) Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Maintenance Bill, 2020 was passed by the state assembly to protect, preserve and restore tangible heritage, which are currently not covered under any national or state law. | |
| 2156. |
Which state signed MoU with Shri Vallabh Pittie International Group to invest Rs. 4000 crore in various sectors? |
| Answer» Rajasthan would soon host several development projects in the textile, defence and aviation sectors. For this, the state government has entered into an understanding with SVP International Group for an investment of Rs 4,000 crore for development of facilities related to these sectors. | |
| 2157. |
Which union territory has set up a biodiversity council to document its biodiversity? |
| Answer» The Jammu and Kashmir government on September 2, 2020 set up a bio-diversity council to document the biodiversity of the union territory. The council will maintain a Peoples Biodiversity Register (PBR) with the help of representatives from local governance bodies. | |
| 2158. |
Which state government launched 'I Rakhwali' App To Make Citizens 'Greenery Saviours'? |
| Answer» Punjab government has rolled out ?I Rakhwali? App to ensure greenery and to protect the environment in Punjab. The development of app is state governments? effort to supplement its drive to preserve and maintain the environment in Punjab and to make people stakeholders in the process. | |
| 2159. |
In which state the first mask ATM is inaugrated? |
| Answer» If till now you thought ATM's only dispense money, rethink! For now, thanks to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, an ATM is Saharanpur district of western Uttar Pradesh is dispensing masks. But to get them one will have to first spend Rs 5, put that coin into the customised machine and pop comes out a face mask for use. | |
| 2160. |
Which state government signed 8 MoUs with Food Processing companies? |
| Answer» Aiming to boost the food processing sector, the Andhra Pradesh government on Friday signed 8 pacts with reputed global and domestic players. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at his camp office at Tadepalli, Amaravati. These MoUs will help the food processing sector of various agricultural products, including bananas, tomatoes, mangoes, sugar, chillies, vegetables, and aqua products. | |
| 2161. |
Which state cleared Rs 600 crore watershed project? |
| Answer» Karnataka is set to implement a ?600-crore project for brining 10 lakh hectares of parched land in 10 districts under watershed development with World Bank assistance. The State Cabinet that met on Thursday cleared this proposal, said Law Minister J.C. Madhuswamy. The project titled 'Rejuvenating watershed for agriculture resilience through innovative development' would be implemented for the next six years. Under the project, the State government would provide ?180 crore while the World Bank would extend an assistance of ?420 crore, the Minister said. | |
| 2162. |
Which state govt re-launched the SVAYEM scheme to provide self-employment to around 2 lakh youths? |
| Answer» The Assam government re-launched a scheme to provide self-employment to around 2 lakh youths of the state. Known as Swami Vivekananda Assam Youth Empowerment (SVAYEM), it would provide 50 thousand rupees each as seed money to selected youths to start business ventures. | |
| 2163. |
Which state government launches YSR Sampoorna Poshana Scheme? |
| Answer» On September 7, 2020, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YSR Jagan Mohan Reddy launched YSR Sampoorna Poshana scheme and YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus scheme. The schemes aim to provide nutritious food to lactating mothers and pregnant women. Highlights The scheme will bring down malnutrition in vulnerable section | |
| 2164. |
Which state stands on top in the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings among all the states in the country? |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh retained its top position in ease of doing business ranking 2019, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Telangana. The commerce and industry ministry released the State Business Reform Action Plan Ranking. Uttar Pradesh from North India, Andhra Pradesh from South India, West Bengal from East India, Madhya Pradesh from West India and Assam from North East India topped the ranking. Among Union Territories, Delhi bagged the top spot. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Puri were present at the event. | |
| 2165. |
Which state Rural Livelihoods Mission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) on Saturday to work in cohesion in support of Bank Linkage? |
| Answer» Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) on Saturday to work in cohesion in support of Bank Linkage of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups/ Enterprises under ASRLM. ASRLM is the first amongst all the State Livelihood Missions to initiate the signing of MoU with the new generation small finance banks. The MoU was signed by Utpala Saikia, SMD, ASRLM and Rupali Kalita, Managing Director cum CEO, NESFB. | |
| 2166. |
The first ever Cannabis medicine project that is to be set up in which state? |
| Answer» The first ever Cannabis Medicine project that is to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Canada is to be the first foreign investment in the union territory. Highlights The project is to be set up at the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine in Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 2167. |
Which state/UT launched his special mass campaign, under the name "10 Hafte-10 Baje-10 Minute"? |
| Answer» Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched his special mass campaign, under the name "10 Hafte-10 Baje-10 Minute" (10 weeks-10o'clock-10 minutes), against dengue by inspecting his home for stagnant water to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. | |
| 2168. |
Which state government released the Electronics and Hardware Manufacturing Policy? |
| Answer» On September 7, 2020, Tamil Nadu Government released Electronics and Hardware Manufacturing Policy. The main aim of the policy is to increase the electronics industry output to 100 billion USD by 2025. Highlights The Tamil Nadu State will contribute 25% of India's total electronic exports of the country after implementation of the policy. | |
| 2169. |
Which state topped literacy rate at 96.2%? |
| Answer» On September 7, 2020, the National Statistical Office released its report on "Household Social Consumption: Education in India as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey". The survey provides state wise details of literacy between the period July 2017 and June 2018. Kerala has the highest literacy rate in the country. Around 96.2% of the people the state were literates. On the other hand, Andhra Pradesh was at the bottom with 66.4%. | |
| 2170. |
Which state government launches "Apka Mitra" chatbot for UG courses? |
| Answer» Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar has launched Educational WhatsApp Chatbot "Apka Mitra" & Online Admission Platform for Undergraduate (UG) courses in government-aided and self-financed colleges for the new academic session 2020-21. | |
| 2171. |
Organic Food Processing Unit inaugurated in which state? |
| Answer» Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, inaugurated Organic Food Processing Unit in Uttar Pradesh. With the inauguration of this food processing unit, 5000 farmers will be benefitted and it is expected to leverage an investment of Rs 50.33 crores. | |
| 2172. |
LEAF signed agreement for food processing with which state Government? |
| Answer» Government of Andhra Pradesh and Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF) has signed an agreement to expand the scope of food processing in the State. The State tops in the production of mango, lime, tomato, eggs, banana, chillies, and shrimp and second in production of groundnut, maize and paddy in the country. | |
| 2173. |
World Bank signed $82 mn loan deal with which state? |
| Answer» The government of Himachal Pradesh and the World Bank today signed $82 million loan for the implementation of Himachal Pradesh State Roads Transformation Project which will strengthen transport and road safety institutions of Himachal Pradesh by improving the condition, safety, resilience, and engineering standards of state road network. | |
| 2174. |
Which state CM inaugurates flyover named after Veer Savarkar? |
| Answer» Karnataka Chief Minister, B.S. Yediyurappa inaugurated the 'Veer Savarkar' flyover in Bengaluru. The inauguration of the 400-metre long flyover built on Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road in the city. The Bengaluru's civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) built the flyover at the cost of Rs 34 crore. The project of constructing the flyover began in September 2017. | |
| 2175. |
Which state CM launched first integrated air ambulance service? |
| Answer» The Karnataka Chief Minister on September 8 unveiled the country's first integrated air ambulance service jointly launched by the International Critical Air Transfer Team (ICATT) and the Kyathi in the city. | |
| 2176. |
Which state Cm flags off south India's first Kisan rail? |
| Answer» The country's second and South India's first "Kisan Train" was flagged off from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh to Adarsh Nagar Railway Station in Delhi. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy & Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar flagged off the train, via a video link from New Delhi and Amaravati. This train, loaded with 14 parcel vans, will cover a distance of 2,150 km in 40 hours. | |
| 2177. |
Which state government signs pact with UN for take-home-ration scheme- move to benefit nearly 200 women self help groups? |
| Answer» Take-Home ration will now be manufactured and supplied through women self-help groups (SHGs) in Uttar Pradesh. The state rural livelihood mission (SRLM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN World Food Programme for this. Around 200 women SHG enterprises are expected to gain business with Rs 1,200 crore annual turnover through this collaboration. | |
| 2178. |
Which state government and UK India Business Council renew their MoU to strengthen the state's industrial development? |
| Answer» he UK India Business Council (UKIBC) renewed its' Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Telangana. This collaborative partnership between the UKIBC and the Government of Telangana is well-established and has already led to two UK business delegations to the State and a further delegation of leading UK universities. | |
| 2179. |
Which state CM launches 'YSR Sampoorna Poshana' scheme? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched two nutrition schemes 'YSR Sampoorna Poshana' and 'YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus' to provide nutritious food to pregnant women, lactating mothers and children in the state. | |
| 2180. |
Which state/UT CM launched an online system for filing complaints in consumer courts? |
| Answer» Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched an online system for filing complaints in consumer courts and said it will prove to be a milestone especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said consumers will now be able to file complaints from their homes any time and make payments online. | |
| 2181. |
Which nation finally culminates prolonged meetings? |
| Answer» Standing Committee of Nepal's Communist Party finally concluded the prolonged meeting which convened in July and was long due. It is the longest meeting conducted by the party in recent times. | |
| 2182. |
Which state Government launched Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Government has launched Deendayal Antyodaya Rasoi Yojana, a populist subsidised meal scheme for poor in the state. The scheme has been named after the BJP ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya. The first phase of the scheme was launched by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 49 districts headquarters across the state. | |
| 2183. |
Which state Government govt bag WSIS award for its Sabuj Sathi scheme? |
| Answer» After Kanyashree scheme, another West Bengal government project has received a global prize. The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) on Monday handed over the winner prize 2020 to the state government for Sabuj Sathi project through a virtual ceremony, a state government official said. | |
| 2184. |
India's largest piggery mission was launched in which state? |
| Answer» Meghalaya government launched Piggery Mission with an outlay of Rs 200 Crore. The mission will reduce the annual import of pork worth Rs 150 Crore. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday launched the 200 Crore plus biggest piggery project in India for Meghalaya in presence of Union Minister of State (MoS) for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Choudhury and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong at National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Hqs in New Delhi. | |
| 2185. |
Which state government signed MoU with NCDC for promoting farmer producer organisation? |
| Answer» An MoU has been signed between the Government of Odisha and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC) at Krushi Bhawan on Friday for the promotion and management of Farmer Producer Organisation. This MoU is based on Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO) Promotion and Management with central sector scheme. The MoU has been signed between Rohit Kumar Lenka, Director of Horticulture on behalf of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment Department, Government of Odisha and Shardul, S. Yadav, Regional Director, NCDC in the presence of Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Special Secretary, A and FE Department. | |
| 2186. |
GARIMA scheme has been launched by which state for the core sanitation workers to ensure their economic and social security? |
| Answer» The Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik launched a new scheme named 'GARIMA' which aims to ensure the economic safety and social dignity of core sanitation workers in the state. | |
| 2187. |
Which state recently launched a new grievance redressal portal? |
| Answer» Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir recently launched a new grievance redressal portal. The newly launched portal will be linked to the Union government's grievance mechanism. About the grievance redressal system An effective grievance redressal mechanism is the lifeblood of any good governance system and the aforesaid mechanism must be the top priority. | |
| 2188. |
Which state is to convert stubble into biomass fuel? |
| Answer» The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) in association with the Government of Punjab, is soon coming up with an alternative for paddy stubble utilisation. Stubble burning is one of the biggest problems in north India to curb this, the Punjab government's own agency; PEDA is playing a stellar role in weeding out the problem indigenously. | |
| 2189. |
Which state CM launches YSR Asara scheme to empower 87 lakh women? |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh government headed by chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy clarified on the YSR Aasara scheme which is being taken up ambitiously in the state. It was clarified that the money given by the state government to the women of the savings societies could not be debited by the banks to the personal debts of the society or the concerned women without the consent of the beneficiaries. Women can use the money for any purpose, there are no restrictions on this. Gopalakrishna Dwivedi, Chief Secretary, Rural Development Department, has finalized the regulations of the YSR support scheme to this effect. | |
| 2190. |
Which state CM launches 'My Family, My Responsibility' campaign to tackle Covid-19? |
| Answer» Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched a state-wide campaign, 'My Family, My Responsibility', to tackle the coronavirus pandemic amid further relaxation of lockdown curbs. Thackeray said the crisis is likely to become more severe in the coming days as the state continues to be the worst-affected due to the viral disease with more than one million Covid-19 cases. | |
| 2191. |
Union Cabinet approved establishment of AIIMS in which state? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved establishment of a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Darbhanga, Bihar. This will be established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The approved AIIMS would be established at a total cost of Rs. 1264 crore and is likely to be completed within a period of 4 years from the date of the approval of Government of India. | |
| 2192. |
Which state government launched "Arthika Spandana" loan disbursal programme? |
| Answer» Karnataka Chief Minister, B.S. Yediyurappa has launched the "Arthika Spandana" programme of disbursing loans to the tune of Rs 39,300 crores through various cooperative institutions. Under this scheme, Rs 15,300 crores would be disbursed to the agriculture sector while a sum of Rs 24,000 crores would be earmarked for the non-agricultural sector. | |
| 2193. |
Which state government and SIDBI to ink MoU for cluster-based development of MSMEs? |
| Answer» The Rajasthan government and the Small Industrial Development Bank of India (SIDBI) will soon ink an agreement to create newer avenues and growth opportunities for MSME units in the State. | |
| 2194. |
EDF, I2EN & VJTI sign pact for Centre of Excellence in which state? |
| Answer» Electricite de France (EDF), International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN) and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct a pre-feasibility test for the establishment of a centre of excellence in Jaitapur district, Maharashtra, India. | |
| 2195. |
eSanjeevani has been implemented so far by how many States? |
| Answer» eSanjeevani has been implemented so far by 23 States and other States are in the process of rolling it out. This digital platform has now completed 2 lakh tele-consultations. | |
| 2196. |
Which state launched "Backyard Horticulture" programme under CAPEX scheme? |
| Answer» In Jammu and Kashmir, the Horticulture Department has launched the Flagship programme "Backyard Horticulture" under CAPEX scheme at Panchyat Jaswan in Marh block of Jammu district. Under the programme, at least three fruit plants costing Rs. 200 will be distributed among the farmers at 90% subsidy covering 600 households in Zone Marh | |
| 2197. |
Union Cabinet approved Orbital Rail Corridor Project for which state? |
| Answer» The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor Project from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhauda. The project will be implemented by Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (HRIDC) and the estimated completion cost of the project is Rs. 5,617 crore. | |
| 2198. |
Which state/UT government has launched a helpline called 'Sehat evam Poshan Saathinwas', to ensure children under six years of age get nutritional supplements and regular immunisation doses? |
| Answer» The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) launched a health and nutrition helpline to ensure children under six years of age get nutritional supplements and regular immunisation doses. The helpline, 'Sehat evam Poshan Saathinwas', will remain operational 24X7 in collaboration with NGO Indus Action. | |
| 2199. |
Which state/UT topped the first all India Happiness Report covering all states and Union Territories measuring happiness across the country? |
| Answer» The first all India Happiness Report covering all states and Union Territories measuring happiness across the country, which is based on a nationwide survey covering 16,950 people between March and July 2020 by Professor Rajesh K Pillania. In the happiness rankings of states and union territories, Mizoram, Punjab, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the top three. Among the big states, Punjab, Gujarat, and Telangana are among the top three states whereas, among smaller states, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh are the top three states in happiness rankings. Among union territories, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep are the top three union territories in happiness rankings | |
| 2200. |
Which state government approved accidental insurance scheme named after Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray? |
| Answer» The Uddhav Thackeray government in Maharashtra has launched a new accidental insurance scheme in the state on Wednesday. The announcement about the launch of the new scheme was made by the state Health Minister Rajesh Tope, according to news agency ANI. The scheme which has been envisaged to come to the rescue of accident victims, has been named Balasaheb Thackeray Accidental Insurance Scheme to commemorate the founder of the Shiv Sena and father of the current Chief Minister of the state Uddhav Thackeray. The scheme has been launched by the government with an aim of providing timely treatment to the accident victims which could prove crucial in saving their lives, the minister said. | |