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| 2201. |
Which state government has announced subsidy schemes for the electric two-wheelers and e-rikshaws recently? |
| Answer» In order to encourage the use of electric vehicle to prevent air pollution Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced subsidy scheme for electric two-wheelerand e-rickshawsduring a virtual programme on climate change to commemorate the founding day of the state climate change department. Apart from this, memorandum of understanding(MoUs) were also inked during the event. This announcement was also a part of "Panchsheel gift" of five development schemes in Gujarat to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prime minister Narendra Modi,. | |
| 2202. |
Balli Durga Prasad Rao, who passed recently was the Lok Sabha MP from which state? |
| Answer» Balli Durga Prasad Rao ,Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) Lok Sabha MP(Member of Parliament) passed away of COVID- 19 at Apollo Main Hospital in Chennai , Tamil Nadu. He ws around the age of 64. He belongs to Yuvajana Sraika Rythu Congress Party(YSRCP). He was born in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh on June 15,1956. The first time MP from Tirupati (schedule Caste) reserved constituency served as the School Education Minister in the Chandrababu Naidu Cabinet in the undivided Andhra Pradesh during 1995-1996. | |
| 2203. |
Which state CM launched Mukhyamantari mahila utkarsh yojana? |
| Answer» Gujarat CM launched Mukhyamantri Mahila Utkarsh Yojana Scheme to provide interest-free loans to women's group. | |
| 2204. |
Which government signed an MoU with GIM for vocational training for ITI trainers? |
| Answer» On 19th September, directorate of skill development and entrepreneurship signed a MoU with Goa institute of management for giving vocational training to increase the skill sets of ITI trainers. | |
| 2205. |
Which Government resumed doorstep delivery of driving license and Marriage certificates? |
| Answer» Delhi Government has resumed the services to provide doorstep delivery of driver license, marriage certificate and other public services to the citizens of national capital with effect from September 1, 2020. These services have been resumed after being suspended for nearly five months due to the Coronavirus pandemic. | |
| 2206. |
Rashtriya Raksha University Bill passed in Lok Sabha is for which state? |
| Answer» The Lok Sabha passed the Rashtriya Raksha University Bill 2020. The bill seeks to provide for the establishment of the Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat. | |
| 2207. |
ITBP ties up with which state government to promote adventure tourism? |
| Answer» The Uttrakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote adventure sports activities at Tehri Lake in the state. | |
| 2208. |
Which is the first state to unveil ethical AI, blockchain, cybersecurity policies in country? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu becomes the first state to come out with Tamil Nadu Safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain and Cybersecurity policies in the country. The policies were unveiled by Chief Minister Edapaddi K Palaniswami during the valedictory session of the 19th edition of Connect 2020. | |
| 2209. |
Which State/UT launched National Generic Document Registration System? |
| Answer» Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha launched the National Generic Document Registration System for the union territory. The system was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to address the diversity and variations that prevails across the states on account of formats, languages, processes and formulae. | |
| 2210. |
DRDO has successfully test fired ABHYAS from which state? |
| Answer» Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful flight test of ABHYAS, a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Interim Test Range, Balasore in Odisha. ABHYAS can be used as a target for evaluation of various missile systems. ABHYAS has been designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of the DRDO. | |
| 2211. |
Which state Government has approved ''Moksha Kalash Yojana-2020''? |
| Answer» Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday approved a Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation's scheme to allow free bus travel to two members of a family to immerse ashes of their loved ones in the Ganga in Haridwar. The state road transport corporation would be the nodal agency to run the scheme, named ''''Moksha Kalash Yojana-2020'''' and the expenses on it would be borne by Devasthan Department, an official statement said. Chief Minister Gehlot had earlier started the facility of free bus travel to Haridwar for two members of a family during the COVID lockdown for immersion of ashes in Ganga there. | |
| 2212. |
Which state Government launched "Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni Yojana"? |
| Answer» The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has launched the "Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni Yojana" of the state transport department. Under the scheme, Light Motor Vehicle Service would be launched in all the villages of the state to improve rural connectivity and generate employment in the villages. One vehicle would be provided to one beneficiary per village. | |
| 2213. |
Which state tourism's human by nature campaign won PATA Grand Award? |
| Answer» Kerala Tourism's internationally-acclaimed 'Human by Nature' campaign won the prestigious PATA (Pacific- Asia Travel Association) Grand Award 2020 for Marketing. This gives a huge stimulus to tourism industry in the state which has been severely affected due to COVID-19 pandemic. Key Facts Awards were announced during a virtual presentation ceremony in Beijing. | |
| 2214. |
Which state CM inaugurated green projects to be built in collaboration with EU countries? |
| Answer» West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday virtually inaugurated two major green projects worth around Rs 1226 crore to be built by European Union countries in Kolkata and East Midnapore district. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for these projects were signed at the global business summit held at the beach town of Digha in East Midnapore in December 2019. | |
| 2215. |
Which state won UNIATF award for prevention and control of NCD 2020? |
| Answer» Kerala has won the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases Awards 2020 for its "outstanding contribution" towards the non-communicable diseases-related sustainable development goals. Kerala has been awarded for the tireless service of the state in the health sector. This is the first time for Kerala to be recognised by this annual UN Award and along with Kerala 6 other health ministries across the globe have won the 2020 UNIATF Award. | |
| 2216. |
Which state Govt launched unified portal 'U-Rise'? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath has launched a unified portal called 'U-Rise'. Uttar Pradesh is the first state to launch such a unified portal along with the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. | |
| 2217. |
Which state launched Accelerator for Electronics technologies (ACE) to boost start-ups? |
| Answer» Kerala has launched a state- of-the-art Accelerator for Electronics Technologies (ACE) on November 2, 2020. The technology is expected to boost the southern state's startups that are striving to scale up as sustainable enterprises. | |
| 2218. |
India's first solar powered miniature train launched in which state? |
| Answer» India's first solar energy powered miniature train was inaugurated by the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on November 2, 2020. It has been inaugurated at the Veli Tourist Village in Kerala. | |
| 2219. |
Where will the Uttar Pradesh's first vulture conservation and breeding centre be established? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh's first vulture conservation and breeding centre is set to be established at Bhari Baisi village in Farenda range of Gorakhpur forest division. This vulture breeding and conservation centre will be the first in India which will be dedicated to king vulture and also the first vulture conservation and breeding centre in Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 2220. |
Where did the Union Ministers Shripad Yesso Naik and Dr. Jitendra Singh jointly laid e-foundation of Post-Harvest Management centre for medicinal plants? |
| Answer» Union Minister for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik and Union Minister of State PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh jointly laid e-foundation of Post-Harvest Management Centre for Medicinal Plants at Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir. | |
| 2221. |
Which state granted 100% vehicle tax waiver to EVs? |
| Answer» Tamil Nadu Government has notified that is will grant 100 percent motor vehicle tax exemption for battery-operated vehicles or the Electric Vehicles (EVs). | |
| 2222. |
UK India Business Council signed MoU with which state? |
| Answer» This collaborative partnership between the UKIBC and West Bengal government will help to boost business and industrial development in the state by proactively developing the business environment and strengthening collaboration with British businesses in the state, a senior official said. | |
| 2223. |
Which state CM launched Kisan Kalyan Yojana? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 26 September launched the Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojna. As per this scheme, farmers will get Rs 4,000 per year in two installments. The amount will be credited directly into the account of the farmers. The CM said that with this, about 77 lakh farmers in MP will get Rs 10,000 per year incuding the Rs 6,000 that is provided by the Central govt in three installments. Addressing the farmers, Chouhan took swipe at the Congress and former CM Kamal Nath who had promised to waive farmers' loan. | |
| 2224. |
Which state government is to provide loan to entrepreneurs to revive tourism sector? |
| Answer» Assam govt to provide loan to entrepreneurs to revive tourism sector. Under the 'Paryatan Sanjeevani Scheme,' loan between Rs 1 lakh and Rs 20 lakh will be extended to interested local youths to take up new initiatives so that the tourism sector gets a fresh lease of life amid the coronavirus crisis. | |
| 2225. |
Which state launched livelihood generation portal for returned migrant workers? |
| Answer» Following the COVID-19 outbreak, thousands of migrant workers across the country were left unemployed. The state of Nagaland registered 15,019 of such migrant workers who returned back to the state out of a total of around 27,000 returnees. To address the issue, the department of Industries and commerce launched the portal of the Livelihood generation programme for returned migrant workers due to COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated by the department of industries and commerce and funded by the North Eastern Council (NEC) Shillong, the programme aims to support 100 new enterprises by year end. | |
| 2226. |
Which state CM launched stage II of Jaga mission for urban slum dwellers? |
| Answer» Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik Monday launched the next stage of JAGA Mission - the slum upgradation and de-listing initiative. This slum upgradation and de-listing initiative, aims to improve the living conditions of 18 Lakh slum dwellers by providing them with piped water supply, paved roads, storm water drains, street lights, sanitation, household electricity, community spaces and recreational areas. But more importantly, it encourages the participation of the slum dwellers themselves in the upgradation process. | |
| 2227. |
NABARD to undertake sanitation literacy campaign in which state? |
| Answer» The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development will begin a Sanitation Literacy Campaign (SLC) in Karnataka to promote literacy on 'WASH' (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) in 2,000 villages covering one lakh rural population. The objective of the campaign is to focus on inculcating significant behavioural changes towards adapting good hygiene and sanitation practices. | |
| 2228. |
Which state CM to launch YSR Jala Kala scheme? |
| Answer» To benefit the small and medium farmers who have no open water source for irrigation, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch YSR Jala Kala on Monday. Under the scheme, borewells will be dug free of cost to the needy farmers. The scheme is estimated to bring in five lakh acres under cultivation through groundwater irrigation. | |
| 2229. |
Which state tourism won PATA Grand Award 2020? |
| Answer» Kerala Tourism's 'Human by Nature Print Campaign' bagged the Prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Grand Title Winner 2020 for Marketing. The awards were announced during a presentation ceremony of Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 in Beijing. The PATA Awards are supported and sponsored by Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO). | |
| 2230. |
Which state Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding -MoU with Denmark in the water sector? |
| Answer» Gujarat Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding -MoU with Denmark in the water sector. According to official sources, the state government arm Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board has signed the MoU with 'Danish Water Forum' through an online interactive platform. | |
| 2231. |
Union Minister launched various services for farmers in which state? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri. D.V. Sadananda Gowda has launched POS 3.1 software, SMS Gateway and Home Delivery facility of Fertilizers (RBK) for farmers in Andhra Pradesh. | |
| 2232. |
Vijai Vardhan has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state? |
| Answer» Government of Haryana appointed Vijai Vardhan currently serving as the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of Revenue and Disaster Management and Financial Commissioner Revenue(FCR) as the new Chief Secretary of Haryana following the superannuation of Keshni Anand Arora. His tenure as the Chief Secretary is till his superannuation date 30th November 2021. | |
| 2233. |
Which state government has inagurated it's first Pirul power project recently? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated a 25-kilowatt capacity project worth Rs25 lakhs for generating electricity using Pirul (dry pine needles) at Chakon Dhanvarj village in Dunda block of Uttrakhand district. | |
| 2234. |
Which is the 1st Indian state to ban the sale of unpacked "loose" cigrattes and beddis? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government has banned the sale of unpackaged "loose" cigrattes and beddis making it the first Indian state to so. Maharashtra currently contributes to around 8-10% of the cigrattes sale volumes. The move is aimed at ensuring that customers see the graphic, public health warnings mandated on cigratte packaging. | |
| 2235. |
Which state CM launched 'Kritagyata' for online pension submission and tracking? |
| Answer» Chief Minister of Assam has launched a portal "Kritagyata", an online pension submission and tracking system. It has been launched to lend convenience to the pensioners to dispose off their pension related claims. | |
| 2236. |
Which state launched "Pathashree Abhijan" scheme for road repair? |
| Answer» West Bengal government has launched the "Pathashree Abhijan" scheme. It is a road repair scheme, where more than 7,000 stretches of roads comprising 12,000 kilometers across the state will be repaired in a mission mode and in a time-bound manner. | |
| 2237. |
The flood situation due to Brahmaputra river keeps affecting more than 40 lakh residents in which state? |
| Answer» Floods are perennial problems of the North Eastern States. The flood situation due to Brahmaputra river keeps affecting more than 40 lakh residents in Assam. | |
| 2238. |
Which state government has launched a portal "Kritagyata", an online pension submission and tracking system to lend convenience to the pensioners to dispose off their pension related claims? |
| Answer» Assam government has launched a portal "Kritagyata", an online pension submission and tracking system to lend convenience to the pensioners to dispose off their pension related claims. | |
| 2239. |
Punjab government has launched construction of how many 'rural stadiums and playground sunder 'Rural Transformation Strategy' and 'Tandarust Punjab Mission'? |
| Answer» Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh virtually launched the construction of 750 Rural Stadiums and Playgrounds in Punjab. The stadium will facilitate youths to channelize their energy in a constructive manner. It is being built at a cost of INR 105 Crore under Punjab 'Rural Transformation Strategy' and ' Tandarust Punjab Mission'. | |
| 2240. |
'No Mask, No Ride' was launched by police of which district of Maharashtra? |
| Answer» In Maharashtra 's Sangli district, the police have launched a campaign 'No Mask, No Ride' to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the region. The Campaign is part of the state government's My Family, My Responsibility' which was launched on 15th of this month to control the surging pandemic. | |
| 2241. |
Which state CM launched scheme to empower economically backward women? |
| Answer» Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in a bid to empower economically deprived women in the state launched a "Swa-nirbhar Naari: Atmanirbhar Asom" on Thursday. The scheme aims to create more than 3.72 lakh sustainable individuals and over 800 communities. Further, the scheme will also benefit around 4 lakh families in the first phase of MGNREGA with the convergence of schemes of various state government departments and missions. | |
| 2242. |
Which is the first 'Har Ghar Jal' state by providing tap water connections in rural areas? |
| Answer» Goa has become the first 'Har Ghar Jal' state in the country by providing 100% tap water connections in rural areas covering 2.30 lakh households, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on Friday. | |
| 2243. |
Where did the new family of bony fish discovered? |
| Answer» Scientists from India, Germany, United Kingdom and Switzerland have discovered a new family of bony fish from the Western Ghats, and named it Aenigmachannidae. | |
| 2244. |
Famous chilli "Dalle Khursani" that received GI Tag belongs to which state? |
| Answer» The red cherry pepper chilli of Sikkim which is locally known as the "Dalle Khursani" has earned the geographical indication (GI) tag from the Union department of Industry promotion and internal trade. Notably, it is considered as one of the hottest chillies in the world. Dalle Khursani fetches as much as Rs 480 per kg in the local market today. | |
| 2245. |
Which state/UT Government is to adopt "Bio-Decomposer" spraying to counter stubble burning? |
| Answer» The scientists have discovered bio-decomposer capsule. These capsules when sprayed on crop residue will turn them into manure. This increases soil fertility and reduces use of fertilizers. According to the estimate of the Delhi Government, only Rs. 20 lakhs is required to manage 700 hectares of stubble through this method. This cost includes cost of preparation, transportation and spraying. On October 6, 2020, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi Government is to adopt "Bio-Decomposer" spraying to counter stubble burning. | |
| 2246. |
Which state government has signed a concession agreement with representatives of Zurich Airport International for designing, building and operating Noida International Airport at Jewar? |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a concession agreement with representatives of Zurich Airport International for designing, building and operating Noida International Airport at Jewar for a period of 40 years. The airport will be developed as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and is scheduled to open in 2024. | |
| 2247. |
Which state government is to launch 'Digital Seva Setu' programme? |
| Answer» The state government of Gujarat has announced a 'Digital Seva Setu' programme to ensure optimum utilization of technology for public welfare in rural areas. The program has been initiated under the Centre's BharatNet Project. | |
| 2248. |
Which state Government signed a tripartite agreement between DET, GIZ India and Siemens India to implement a new initiative? |
| Answer» The Telangana Government on Tuesday signed a tripartite agreement between DET, GIZ India and Siemens India to implement a new initiative, Indo-German Initiative for Technical Education (IGnITE), which focuses on the need of the industry, industry practices and training of trainees in the presence of Labour and Employment Minister Ch Malla Reddy. | |
| 2249. |
NDDB is to promote livelihood in which State/UT through dairying? |
| Answer» The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Ladakh administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding for conducting a benchmark survey to promote dairying and rural livelihood in the region. NDDB's dairy potential survey will help prepare a road map to boost dairying in the union territory (UT) and will help in enhancing income of rural population in the mountainous border areas, NDDB said in a release. | |
| 2250. |
Which state government partnered with Israel to set up 'Centre of Excellence'? |
| Answer» Meghalaya government has entered into a partnership with Israel to establish a one of a kind Centre of Excellence(CoE) on high-value vegetables in the state to improve and promote the livelihoods of farmers. CoE is important for tapping the diverse biodiversity and available resources in the state in terms of its soil and agro-climatic condition. | |