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| 201. |
This state opens India's first transgender-exclusive clinics. |
| Answer» Kerala opens India's first transgender-exclusive clinics at government medical colleges across the state. They are planning to open Transgender Clinics in all government medical colleges in the state. The first clinic will be set up at the government medical college of Kottayam within the next two months and will be one of the first clinics to provide the sex-change surgery. | |
| 202. |
Which state ties up with Mother Dairy for Processing plant? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government and Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Private Limited, a subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), announced the signing of a MoU, in Mumbai. The MoU is about a lease agreement to set up plant for the processing of milk and milk products. It states that a dairy development initiative would begin in Vidarbha and Marathwada to provide access to milk producers to markets in Nagpur and Mumbai. | |
| 203. |
This state CM launches Mathru Purna scheme for pregnant women. |
| Answer» Karnataka Chief Minister Mr.Siddaramaiah launched 'Mathru Poorna' scheme, for nutritional wellness of pregnant and lactating women in rural areas, at Vidhan Soudha, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This aims at providing pregnant and lactating poor women in rural areas with one nutritious meal daily, for 25 days in a month. | |
| 204. |
Which state create Wifi zone in the 6,078-gram panchayats? |
| Answer» The Haryana council of ministers on Wednesday decided to create one Wi-Fi zone in all 6,078-gram panchayats within two years and provide 4G services in every village in the next three years. Under the Haryana Information Technology (IT) and Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) Policy-2017 approved by the cabinet, the state government has promised broadband connectivity to every household and Wi-Fi zone at important public places in all towns and cities. | |
| 205. |
Which is the First Indian State to Approve e-vehicle Policy? |
| Answer» Karnataka is the first state to roll out an Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy that looks not only at boosting sales of Electrical Vehicles but also setting up charging infrastructure and special manufacturing zones. Karnataka is looking to attract investments to the tune of Rs 31,000 crore from companies looking at R&D and manufacturing of electric vehicles in the state. | |
| 206. |
Which state has won the Chief Minister's cup at National kickboxing championship recentle? |
| Answer» Maharashtra has won the Chief Minister's cup at National kickboxing championship. It has 45 gold medals. Chhattisgarh secured second position with 27 gold and Haryana secured third position with 15 gold medals. | |
| 207. |
India's First Lithium-Ion Battery Unit was inaugurated in __________. |
| Answer» Suzuki Motor invest more than Rs 1,150 crore along with Japanese partners Toshiba and Denso to set up India's first lithium-ion battery facility in Gujarat. The announcement by the parent of the country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki is a major boost to the government's ambitious vehicle electrification and Make in India initiatives. | |
| 208. |
Which state government has launched a comprehensive land survey for rectification of land records in the state? |
| Answer» The Telangana government has launched a comprehensive land survey for rectification of land records in the state on September 15, 2017. The survey, first of its kind in the country, is aimed at rectifying and updating the land records in all 10,733 revenues villages across the state. Total 1346 teams of officials will take part in the survey which will continue till this year end. Under this programme, teams of revenue and agricultural officers will stay in villages for 10 days, conduct gram sabhas and verify the land records in the presence of farmers. The rectified records will be displayed at village panchayat office and will also be digitized and uploaded online. | |
| 209. |
Which state hosted the 12th edition of the India-Japan annual summit-2017? |
| Answer» The 12th edition of the India-Japan annual summit-2017 has held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on September 14, 2017. This is the 4th annual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In it, India and Japan have signed 15 agreements for enhancing bilateral cooperation in several key areas including investment promotion, civil aviation, and science and technology. The two leaders also reviewed the entire spectrum of bilteral cooperation.They also laid the foundation for the country's first high-speed rail corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. | |
| 210. |
The tax department of this state has launched a web page to allow traders and others to submit their complaints and feedback related to the GST. |
| Answer» The Uttar Pradesh tax department has launched a web page to allow traders and others to submit their complaints and feedback related to the GST. It facilitates uploading of supporting documents for any complaint and will help the tax department to address GST related issues. | |
| 211. |
Which state planed to develop Skill City to have 10,000 training seats may take 4-5 years to get functional? |
| Answer» The Assam State government to launch well-equipped cities with the capacity of 10000 seats in the state. A Singapore based premier institute will support the state government for further development. Around 30 thousand former militants will be given skill development training and cease-fire camps where they are residing now will be made production centers. | |
| 212. |
Which state got Special canteen for labours and Meals at just Rs.5? |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh launched the 'Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shram Anna Sahayata Yojna' under which nutritious meal will be provided to laborers at price of Rupees five. As many as 60 such food centers will be set up in 27 districts of the states which will provide food to nearly 60,000 laborers on a daily basis. The programme aims to reach 7000 laborers across 27 districts in Chhattisgarh. | |
| 213. |
This state plans to start work on Rs 1 lakh crore infra projects? |
| Answer» Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis plans to launch infrastructure projects entailing an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore this year. The infrastructure projects worth Rs 5.96 lakh crore have been planned in Maharashtra earned the state honors from the NITI Aayog for being the leader in infrastructure creation. The work order for the 21.8-km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link will be issued in the next 15-20 days. | |
| 214. |
This state decided to ban manufacture and use of plastic packaging materials of less than 51 microns. |
| Answer» The Puducherry Government decided to ban manufacture and use of plastic packaging materials of less than 51 microns as these were found to be injurious to health and a source of menace during monsoon in the Union Territory. The Government advised hotel and restaurant owners to abstain from packing 'ready to eat' food items in 'butter paper' or such plastic transparent sheets. | |
| 215. |
Which state became the first state to set up district family welfare? |
| Answer» Tripura became the first state in the country to set up family welfare district committees to deal with the issue of fake and biased complaints by women against their husbands, in-laws and husband's relatives. These committees have been formed as per the directives if supreme court. State Governor Tathagata Roy in the presence of Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and other high dignitaries formally launched the family welfare committees in all eight districts in Tripura. | |
| 216. |
Which state is hosting the 5th edition of "Kaju India 2017- The Global Cashew Summit"? |
| Answer» The 5th edition of "Kaju India 2017- The Global Cashew Summit has started at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Goa from September 17,which is organised by Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI). In the 3-day summit, more than 450 delegates including 30 from foreign countries are participating in the event. The summit will bring together the entire spectrum of the Global Cashew Industry and the Expo associated with it providing excellent brand visibility and demonstrates the recent developments of the industry. | |
| 217. |
Which team has won the 2017 Kalpathi AGS - Buchi Babu All-India Invitation cricket tournament? |
| Answer» The Hyderabad team have won the 2017 Kalpathi AGS - Buchi Babu All-India Invitation cricket tournament. In the final at Chennai on September 15, they defeated TNCA President's XI by 8 wickets. | |
| 218. |
Which state became the first in India to introduce electric buses? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to introduce electric buses. With this initiative Himachal becomes first in the world to ply electric buses at an altitude of 13 thousand feet. The Transport Minister GS Bali flagged off India's first electric bus on the 51 kms long Manali-Rohtang Pass. | |
| 219. |
In which state, the death toll due to swine flu stands at 87 in 83 days? |
| Answer» As per the statement of Health Department Director K.L. Sahu, the death toll due to swine flu in Madhya Pradesh stands at 87 in 83 days (from July 1 to September 21. 529 persons were found to be suffering from the H1N1 virus in the given period. | |
| 220. |
Which state has become the first hill state in the country to run electric buses? |
| Answer» Himachal Roads Transport Corporation has launched its electric bus service on Manali-Rohtang highway. With this initiative, Himachal Pradesh has become the first hill state in the country to run electric buses. The government has also decided to start an eight-seater electric vehicle service in Manali town. | |
| 221. |
This state has released a new music video on 9 day Bathukamma festival. |
| Answer» Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has released a new music video prepared by Telangana Jagruthi to celebrate the nine-day Bathukamma festival, which began on September 20. This Exclusive Bangaru Bathukamma song featuring Anchor and Actress Udaya Bhanu and TRS MP Kavitha. | |
| 222. |
This state CM has announced 2017 as the year of e-Pragati. |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced 2017 as the year of e-Pragati. CM has asked all districts to come under the purview of real-time governance. If any college students are trained on e-pragati, the program can be taken to basic level Andhra Pradesh Sports Policy 2017 was launched on the same occasion'. | |
| 223. |
President Ram Nath Kovind said the youths of ___________ are the future of the State and it is their responsibility to play a role in its development. |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind said the youths of Jammu and Kashmir are the future of the State and it is their responsibility to play a role in its development. He asked the youth, participating in the Operation Sadbhavana, to learn from the discipline of the Army. The Sadbhavana tour was organised by the 109 Infantry Brigade of the Indian Army with an aim to develop trust among and reignite the minds of youth towards national integration. | |
| 224. |
Government of __________ and NITI Aayog organised a health sector reforms workshop. |
| Answer» The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Assam and NITI Aayog organised a health sector reforms workshop, in Guwahati. SATH- Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital Programme was launched in this occasion. This programme is a joint initiative of Government of Assam and NITI Aayog. | |
| 225. |
In which state Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan launched Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat? |
| Answer» Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan launched Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat at Mota Ishanpur village in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat. Around one lakh, Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayats would be organized across the country in next one and half year to provide an interactive platform to the rural LPG users. | |
| 226. |
Which state launched Sampurna Yojana for pregnant women? |
| Answer» Odisha Government launched 'Sampurna (Sishu Abond Matru Mrityuhara Purna Nirakaran Abhijan) Yojna' scheme for pregnant women, in Odisha. Under the 'Sampurna Yojana' scheme Odisha government will provide Rs.1,000 as transport cost for pregnant women to travel to the hospital from inaccessible areas arranging their own vehicles. This schemes covers villages where 102, 108 ambulances or four-wheeler vehicles cannot reach. | |
| 227. |
How many prisoners to be released by Uttar Pradesh Government recently? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh government will release 100 inmates from various jails of the state to mark the birth centenary of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya. The prisoners will be released from Lucknow, Varanasi, Faizabad, Mathura, Agra, Kanpur, Naini, Aligarh, Banda, Mirzapur, Orai, Hardoi, Maharajganj, Bahraich, Saharanpur and Gorakhpur jails, Bareilly, Varanasi, Agra, Fatehgarh, Naini and Gorakhpur jails. | |
| 228. |
Which state launched Vision 2025 for charting out a development roadmap? |
| Answer» Karnataka Government to launch The Nava Karnataka 2025 or Vision 2025 was launched on Monday, for charting out a development roadmap for the next seven years. The main aim of the government on several developmental goals, whether it was eliminating hunger, creating employment or decreasing malnutrition among children. The Vision 2025 exercise will cover 13 sectors including agriculture and allied sectors, infrastructure, industrial development, education, employment, health and nutrition, rural development, social justice, urban development. | |
| 229. |
Israel agreed to provide increased support of this state's White Revolution. |
| Answer» Mr.Uri Ariel, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel, announced that Israel will provide increased support to Haryana's White Revolution, in Israel. Israel is already working on five centres of excellence in Haryana. Haryana would adopt techniques and experience of Israel to increase average milk production. | |
| 230. |
Which state secures top position in manufacturing emergence in India? |
| Answer» Maharashtra secured the 1st position in manufacturing emergence in India, according to a study conducted by the non-governmental industry body ASSOCHAM. Gujarat has obtained the second position, with good performance on change in capacity utilisation, operational ratio, value addition and input cost. ASSOCHAM considered the following factors to prepare the ranking: number of factories, output value, working capital, net fixed capital formation, fixed capital, finished goods, capital invested and total inputs. | |
| 231. |
Which state forms steering committee to monitor drug de-addiction recently? |
| Answer» Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has constituted a steering committee to monitor and coordinate the states drug de-addiction and rehabilitation programme. The decision to set up the committee, headed by the state chief secretary, was taken by the chief minister at a meeting of the State Board of Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation. | |
| 232. |
Which state launches the Single Click Pension Delivery scheme? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Single Click Pension Delivery' scheme. Under this scheme, the money will go directly into the account of the beneficiaries. On October 1, 2017, Mr. Chouhan also honoured the elderly who completed the age of 100 years with the "Shataayu" award. | |
| 233. |
This state establish the Handloom and Handicrafts Development and Promotion Council in the state? |
| Answer» The Odisha government decided to establish the Handloom and Handicrafts Development and Promotion Council in the state and restructuring of the cadre of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS). The council will also undertake promotional activities such as exhibition, fairs, conferences and other programmes to facilitate sale of handloom and handicraft items on a large scale and improve the market linkage with special focus on exports. | |
| 234. |
No helmet, no petrol rule comes into force in _____________. |
| Answer» No helmet, no petrol' rule for two wheelers came to act in Andhra Pradesh. It prohibits petrol supply to two wheeler riders without helmet. This has been done to reduce the number of road accidents. Mr.Chandrababu Naidu has sanctioned Rs.10 crore for implementation of this rule. | |
| 235. |
Recently, this state observed Gandhi Jayanti as International Day of Non-Violence in the state. |
| Answer» Haryana government has decided to observe Gandhi Jayanti as International Day of Non-Violence in the state. | |
| 236. |
This state has the highest number of active gun licences as per the statistics released by the Union Home Ministry. |
| Answer» As per statistics released by the Union Home Ministry, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of active gun licences among all states and union territories of India. 12.77 lakh people in Uttar Pradesh are authorised to carry weapons. Uttar Pradesh is followed by Jammu and Kashmir with 3.69 lakh people in the state possessing gun licences. | |
| 237. |
Which state creating land bank for industrial allocation recently? |
| Answer» Odisha State Government is creating a 1.2 lakh acre land bank across the state which will be allocated for industrial use and purposes. The land bank is being created to cut red tape and pre-emptively settle local issues related to the land acquisition process. So far the size of the land bank has reached 57,655 acres. | |
| 238. |
Government forces launched a major Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) in ___________. |
| Answer» Government forces launched a major Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) in Hajin town of north Kashmir's Bandipora. CASO was launched following "specific" inputs about the presence of militants in the area district. | |
| 239. |
Which state Government approves Rs 2,195 crores for infrastructure schemes? |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Government approves Rs 2,195 crores for infrastructure schemes. The state government has given its approval in the form of a grant for Rs. 699 crore 20 lakh, Rs. 895 crore 70 lakh and Rs. 600 crore 50 lakh respectively, total Rs. 2195 crore towards infrastructure works. The approval 40 percent grant of the project cost from the government, a loan from the financial institutions under the 50 percent government guarantee and to ensure 10 percent share of implementation agency for the establishment of new industrial areas and development of industrial areas under state-level corridor. | |
| 240. |
India's first-ever Industrial Training Institute for the Divyangans will come up in which state? |
| Answer» India's first-ever Industrial Training Institute (ITI) for the Divyangans will come up in Assam. Recently, the foundation stone for the institute was laid at Dibrugarh ITI Complex at Borboruah in Assam. As per the guidelines of National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), the ITI will have sixty seats for three different trades with 20 seats per trade. The three different trades included in the curriculum are Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Cutting and Sewing Technology and Hair & Skin Care. | |
| 241. |
This state bans Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) in carry bags. |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh Government has completely banned the usage of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) carry bags in their state. The government also banned the manufacture, storage, import, sale, transport and use of such plastic-borne goods. Due to plastic borne goods our environment is facing serious issue such as blockages in drains and gutters. The advertising and materials promoting the PVC also has banned with immediate effect. | |
| 242. |
This government hosts the Northeast labour ministers' meeting recently. |
| Answer» Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has addressed a regional conference of north east labour ministers and officials to take a sincere effort to end the alienation of people from the north east. The conference was held at the Hotel Classic Grande in Imphal. He added that to show our responsibility to initiate a unity among the citizens of the country. | |
| 243. |
India's first marine police training institute at |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setting up of India's first marine police training institute at Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district.This announcement was given at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka, during PM Narendra Modi's two day visit to Gujarat. | |
| 244. |
President Ram Nath Kovind launched a project Mata Amritanandamayi Math Project Jeevamritham in _________. |
| Answer» President Ram Nath Kovind launched 100 crore rupees Mata Amritanandamayi Math Project "Jeevamritham" to provide a filtration system for cleaning drinking water to 5000 villages across India, in Kollam district in Kerala. He also distributed the certificates to three villages out of 12 villages in the States of Bihar, UP, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, and Kerala, which was adopted by the Math, verified as Open Defecation Free by Swatch Bharat Abhiyan. | |
| 245. |
Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase II has received how much crore rupees from European Investment Bank? |
| Answer» Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase II has received Rs. 3,800 crore from European Investment Bank. The project will be jointly financed by European Investment Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which will give over Rs. 3,800 crore (EUR 500 million) and Rs. 2,300 crore (EUR 300 million) respectively. | |
| 246. |
How many states signed MoU Under 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bhara' programme to boost cultural ties? |
| Answer» Under 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bhara' programme, Uttar Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cultural ties. Under this, the states will connect with each other to know more about the culture, heritage and traditions of each other. The purpose of the programme is to actively enhance interaction between people of diverse cultures living in different states and union territories, with the objective of promoting greater mutual understanding among them. | |
| 247. |
This state launched a 3 year long Continuous Tourist Survey (CTS). |
| Answer» The Department of Tourism (Kerala) launched a 3 year long Continuous Tourist Survey (CTS), to increase the growth of tourism in Kerala. The Continuous Tourist Survey (CTS) 2017-2020 sample survey is conducted in collaboration with M/s Datamation Consultants. The Central Government would provide funds for Rs.25 lakhs. | |
| 248. |
This state implemented the SCHIS scheme recently. |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh government implemented the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS), in Shimla. It has been introduced to provide easy access to curative old age related health care services through additional cover. The scheme would increase coverage of Rs.30,000 per senior citizen to all existing Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojna (RSBY) smart card holders.This would be in addition to the basic coverage of Rs.30,000 in Trust and Society mode. | |
| 249. |
This state launched 'Solar Briefcase' to Provide Electricity in Remote Areas. |
| Answer» Uttarakhand State Government and a charitable funding agency named Swan Cultural Center and Foundation launched 'Solar Briefcase' in Kedarnath Dham. The initiative was taken to provide electricity to far-flung areas in the hill state. | |
| 250. |
Which state become the first state to slash VAT on petrol, diesel; cuts taxes by 4 percent? |
| Answer» Gujarat state government announced a 4 per cent reduction in VAT (Value Added Tax) on petrol and diesel. It has thereby become the first state to cut VAT on fuel. Out of the total levy on fuel, state governments get all of the VAT collection along with 42 per cent of the central excise collections. | |