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| 401. |
This state government launches 'Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana' for vegetable growers. |
| Answer» Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana from Karnal district. Under this scheme, farmers will be compensated by state government, whenever the market prices of the stipulated produce go below the mentioned prices. Haryana State Government will constitute a separate fund for this purpose. This scheme for compensation will also apply for tomato, onion, potato and cauliflower. In order to avail compensation under this scheme, farmers would have to get themselves registered on Bhavantar Bharpayee website or in the office of Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board. | |
| 402. |
Which state will be the theme state for the 32nd Surajkund International Crafts fair? |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh will be the theme state for the 32nd Surajkund International Crafts fair, which is scheduled to be held from the first week of February at Faridabad in Haryana. Besides participation of all states, about two dozen countries would also take part in the fair. The aim of fair is to preserve Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage. It also provides a world-class platform for craftsmen from around the world to showcase their skills. The fair would be organised by the Haryana Tourism and Surajkund Fair Authority in collaboration with Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture and External Affairs. | |
| 403. |
This state has received the approval for purchase of electric vehicles under Central government's FAME-India scheme recently. |
| Answer» The Karnataka government has recently received the approval for purchase of electric vehicles from the Department of Heavy Industries of the Union Government under FAME India subsidised scheme. The state will purchase 40 electric buses, 100 four wheelers and 500 three wheelers at maximum of 60% subsidy under the scheme. The subsidy support is also provided for setting up electricity charging infrastructure across Bengaluru. The electric vehicles to ply in the city as public transport will protect the environment, save fossil fuel and ensure public health. The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME) India was launched in 2015 under the National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMM) aims at promoting eco-friendly vehicles in the country. | |
| 404. |
The largest B2B travel event of the country will held in __________. |
| Answer» The Karnataka government announced that 'Karnataka International Travel Expo' (KITE) will be held from February 28, billing it as the "largest" B2B travel event in the country. The three-day event will see close to 400 delegates from 25 countries take part. The main aim is to project Karnataka globally and attract tourist footfall with emphasis on promoting the state's wildlife, luxury and adventure destinations, historical monuments and UNESCO world heritage sites. | |
| 405. |
This state has recently launches its tourist-friendly police force. |
| Answer» The Puducherry goverment launched a special police force to safeguard tourists. The tourist-friendly police are provided with special blue colour head gears. They will also wear blue badges with police emblem. Usually, the territorial police wear red colour caps. The colour has been changed for easy identification of the police by tourists. The tourist police would coordinate with the coastal police. This wing was launched by Director General of Police S K Gautam. | |
| 406. |
The Union Cabinet has approved for the establishment of new AIIMS in which place? |
| Answer» The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for establishment of new AIIMS in Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The cost of the project is Rs.1351 crore and will be completed in a period of 48 months. The Institution will consist of a hospital with a capacity of 750 beds and trauma center facilities. It will also have a Medical college with an intake of 100 MBBS students per year and Nursing College with an intake of 60 B.Sc. (Nursing) students per year. Under this scheme, AIIMS have been established in Bhubaneshwar, Bhopal, Raipur, Jodhpur, Rishikesh and Patna while work of AIIMS Rae Bareli is in progress. Also, three AIIMS in Nagpur (Maharashtra), Kalyani (West Bengal) and Mangalagiri in Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) have been sanctioned in 2015, two AIIMS have been sanctioned at Bathinda and Gorakhpur in 2016 and an AIIMS in Kamrup (Assam). | |
| 407. |
In which state GAIL Commissioned India's Second-Largest Rooftop Solar Plant recently? |
| Answer» State-owned gas utility GAIL India Limited commissioned the country's second-largest rooftop solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh. The firm has installed a 5.76 MWp (Mega Watt peak) solar plant at its petrochemical complex at Pata in Uttar Pradesh. The plant over the roofs of warehouses covers a total area of 65,000 square meters. | |
| 408. |
This state plans to set tourism plan worth Rs 100 Crores. |
| Answer» Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister Surendra Patwa that the government is likely to introduce a plan worth Rs 100 crore. The plan is aimed at providing better facilities for the people visiting the state and to avoid inconvenience for pilgrims coming from across the country. Religious tourism is increasing in the state and the chief minister has said that we will make a scheme worth almost Rs. 100 crore to ensure better facilities for visitors. In the coming time, we will be providing more and more facility to the pilgrims coming to Madhya Pradesh. | |
| 409. |
Assam Launches 'Chah Bagichar Dhan Puraskar Mela 2017-18' Scheme for this profession. |
| Answer» Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched 'Chah Bagichar Dhan Puraskar Mela 2017-18' at a function held at Sarbananda Singha auditorium in Tinsukia, Assam. Under this scheme people belonging to tea community who opened bank accounts during demonetisation will be credited Rs 2500 in their accounts. In the demonetisation period, 6,58,250 tea community members opened bank accounts. Assam government will spend Rs. 182 crore for giving financial incentives to all the account holders. In the next phase, another 2500 rupees will be credited to accounts which are continuously operated for 6 months from now. | |
| 410. |
Which state plans to set up board for 'Non-English' medium schools? |
| Answer» Maharashtra State Education Minister, Vinod Tawde stated that Maharashtra State Government has decided to form an education board for non-English medium schools. In the first phase, 100 selected Marathi schools will follow the new syllabus. | |
| 411. |
The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched an operation on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) International Border to curb infiltration. Which operation is that? |
| Answer» The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched Operation Alert along the over 200 km long International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to curb the increasing movement of infiltrating terrorists from across the border. | |
| 412. |
The 2018 Annual Conference of DGPs and IGPs has started in __________. |
| Answer» Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the annual conference of DGPs and IGPs at the BSF Academy at Tekanpur in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on January 7, 2018. Over 250 top police officers from all over the country are taking part in the three-day conference. The 2-day Director Generals of Police (DGPs) Conference is an annual event in which top police officers from all over the country share and discussed security-related issues. Holding the Annual DGP Conference outside the national capital, is in line with Prime Minister's vision that such conferences should be held across the country, and not just confined to Delhi. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had addressed the conference in Guwahati in 2014, Dhordo, Rann of Kutch, Gujarat in 2015 and National Police Academy, Hyderabad in 2016. | |
| 413. |
Which state has announced to launch 'Muhafiz' scheme for workers in unorganized sector? |
| Answer» Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government has announced to launch 'Muhafiz' scheme, a major welfare initiative for providing institutionalized socio-economic security to workers in the unorganised sector of the state: Under this scheme, 3 lakh workers registered with Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), will be provided accidental, life and disability insurance cover. The premium for the same will be borne by JKBOCWWB. | |
| 414. |
This state tops in the Gross Enrolment Ratio as per the report of AISHE 2016-17. |
| Answer» Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report 2016-2017.Among all states, Tamil Nadu topped in terms of Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education. Tamil Nadu recorded 46.9% GER. Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) has increased from 24.5% in 2015-16 to 25.2 in 2016-17. GER is a ratio of enrolment in higher education to population in the eligible age group (18-23) years. Gender Parity Index (GPI) too has improved from 0.86 to 0.94 for the corresponding period. | |
| 415. |
This become the first State in India to launch High Risk Pregnancy (HRP) Portal. |
| Answer» Haryana has become the first State in India to launch High Risk Pregnancy (HRP) Portal which helps in early identification of high-risk pregnant cases, ensures timely referral of such cases to the civil hospitals for further management and delivery by specialists. High Risk Pregnancy Policy has been implemented across Haryana since November 2017 for identifying 100 per cent name-based high-risk pregnancy cases up to grassroots level, and ensuring their delivery by specialists at civil hospitals. As morbidity and mortality is quite high in high risk pregnant cases, HRP initiative will lead to a decline in Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Still Birth Incidence. | |
| 416. |
This state bags first prize for implementation of e-tendering process. |
| Answer» West Bengal receives one more feather to be added to her crown. The acquired the first position for smooth implementation of e-tender process in the state. E-tendre rule for a contract for projects worthy of more than 5 lakhs was started in 2012 in the state to make the process more transparent. The main aim was to make tendre process more transparent and mainly corruption-free as many times people pointed the finger to the process for various irregularities. From the first day of 2018, e-tendre become mandatory in every department. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the award received from Central Government. The state was given the first prize for ensuring e tender. The state becomes best in the country for ensuring e-tendering of Fifty-three thousand projects worth RTs 36,000 crore. | |
| 417. |
This state tops in Logistics Performance Index Chart as oer the report of Union Minister for Commerce & Industry. |
| Answer» Gujarat topped the logistics index chart, according to a Report released by Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi. The chart is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports in particular and economic growth in general. Among 22 states, Gujarat is followed by Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra on the index. The ranking is based on the analysis of perception with regard to eight parameters, including infrastructure, services, regulatory process and safety of cargo. | |
| 418. |
This state restricts the use of loudspeakers at religious, public places. |
| Answer» Uttar Pradesh State Government has directed all District Collectors and Superintendents of Police to take action against unauthorised loudspeakers and public address systems installed at religious and public places. The officials have been directed to conduct a survey for the same and submit a detailed report to State Government on January 10, 2018. Those using loudspeakers without approval should obtain permission by January 15, 2018, failing which, action will be taken against them under the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. | |
| 419. |
This state government introduces Bhoodhar card for land holders. |
| Answer» Andhra Pradesh government plans to introduce 'Bhoodhar card' for a digital record of each individual's land holdings with a particular number. There would be a secret number to each card. The status of the land could be found out with ease and at the same time there would be safeguards to ensure data security. | |
| 420. |
This state tops with Investment Intentions of Rs. 1.49 lakh crore. |
| Answer» Karnataka topped all states with investment intentions of Rs. 1.49 lakh crore till October 2017, according to R V Deshpande, Karnataka Minister for Large, Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development The investment was 43 percent of the country's total investment intentions. Karnataka topped in FDI inflows and has performed well in exports, contributing about 40 percent in electronics and software services. | |
| 421. |
Which state government has recently rolled out e-Raktkosh web portal in all government blood banks? |
| Answer» The Punjab government has rolled out e-Raktkosh web portal in all the 45 government blood banks. The web portal provides the guidelines and streamlines the workflow of blood blanks and storage centres across the nation and interconnects all blood banks with a single network. Brahm Mahindra, the State Health Minister, has stated that in the next phase all 59 private blood banks of the state will be linked with the e-Raktkosh application software. | |
| 422. |
This state government launches water ATM Project in city and suburbs. |
| Answer» West Bengal Panchayat and Rural Development and Public Health Engineering minister Subrata Mukherjee announced the launch of water ATM project to ensure bacteria-free drinking water in schools. Water ATMs are being set up in the city and suburbs of West Bengal. The machines are made in Germany. Mainly, schools and hospitals will be covered under this project. This project is carried out with the help of Japan International Cooperation Agency, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. | |
| 423. |
Which state permits prisoners to donate organs? |
| Answer» The Kerala government gave permission to prisoners in Kerala jails to donate organs to their close relatives. This decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Chief Minister. Permission must be taken from the concerned court and medical board for the convicted prisoner to make organ donation. The period of admission in hospital will be taken as parole period for the prisoner. The hospital expenses will be taken care by the jail authorities. | |
| 424. |
This states HC Makes Aadhaar Mandatory for Bail. |
| Answer» Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a directive to all trial courts in the state to mandatorily obtain Aadhaar Cards of accused persons and sureties before issuing release warrant of a prisoner/accused. The order is an attempt to curb the rampant practice of obtaining bail on the basis of forged revenue papers or by impersonating the real surety. Chhattisgarh High Court has also instructed that trial courts should verify the genuineness of Aadhaar card and revenue papers. In case if these documents are found to be forged, a FirstInformation Report (FIR) should be lodged against such person. | |
| 425. |
The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is located in which state? |
| Answer» The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is an Indian research and teaching institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. | |
| 426. |
Which state hosted the 12th International Film Festival on Art and Artist 2018? |
| Answer» 12th International Film Festival on Art and Artist, which was presented by the JD Centre of Art (JDCA)'s Film Forum, was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from January 12 to 14, 2018. | |
| 427. |
This state inks MoU with IOC to set up biogas, bio-CNG plants. |
| Answer» Punjab State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to set up bio-gas and bio-CNG plants in the state. The MoU with IOC was signed by Punjab Bureau of Industrial Promotion (PBIP) and Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) in presence of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. This agreement is in line with Punjab State Government's efforts to find sustainable solutions to paddy straw burning, which has emerged as a major cause of air pollution in North India. Initially 42 plants will become operational in 2018. Over the next 3-4 years, total 400 such plants will become operational. | |
| 428. |
This state launches Mukshyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Jojana for artists. |
| Answer» Odisha State Government announced 'Mukshyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Jojana' (MMKSJ), under which artists from across the state will get a monthly assistance of Rs 1200. This scheme of giving Rs 1200 per month as artist assistance was announced by Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik. Odisha state government has also changed the eligibility criteria as compared to the previous artist assistance scheme, under which only 4000 artists were being given Rs 1000 per month. | |
| 429. |
How many states have opted out of the Central Government's Transformation of Aspirational Districts scheme? |
| Answer» West Bengal, Kerala and Odisha have opted out of the Central Government's Transformation of Aspirational Districts scheme. In context of this scheme, aspirational districts refer to selected 115 backward districts that are lagging on specific development parameters. Central Government has undertaken a major policy initiative for rapid transformation of these districts and senior government officials have been assigned responsibility to coordinate the efforts of the Centre and states in facilitating development in such districts. With the exit of West Bengal, Kerala and Odisha, total number of districts under this scheme has now reduced to 102 from 115. | |
| 430. |
RIL plans to invest Rs.20,000 Crore in __________. |
| Answer» Reliance Industries Ltd. chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani announced a investment of Rs.5,000 crore, in addition to the group's investments about Rs. 15,000 crore made in the State. West Bengal figured among the RIL's largest investments in India, RIL had also emerged as one of West Bengal's largest investors. | |
| 431. |
Which state has become the India's first state to launch Public Cloud Policy to speed up e-governance? |
| Answer» Maharashtra has become the India's first state to launch Public Cloud Policy, which will allow all government departments to access public cloud. . The step will create business opportunities worth $2 billion while helping the state government departments to shift all their data to clouds. This will accelerate e-governance and open up entire new area for investment by the private entrepreneurs to make available newest technologies for all the departments as government not only is the biggest data creator but also consumer. | |
| 432. |
Which state will host first ever Defence Expo in April? |
| Answer» Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Tamil Nadu will host its first-ever bi-annual defence exhibition in April. The exhibition will take place from April 11 to 14 and nearly 80 countries are expected to take part in it. | |
| 433. |
Which state approved a Rs 4,000-crore project aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture? |
| Answer» The Maharashtra government has approved a Rs 4,000-crore project aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture. The project has been named as the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojana. It will be implemented in 5,142 villages across 15 districts. In the the total cost of the project is Rs 4,000 crore, 70 percent of which will be borne by the World Bank while the state will contribute 30 percent over six years. | |
| 434. |
This state become first to to set up Blockchain Academy. |
| Answer» Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) and Blockchain Education Network (BEN) have planned to jointly set up Kerala Blockchain Academy at Technopark campus, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This Blockchain academy is said to be the first of its kind in India. Michael Gord, founder and CEO of MLG Blockchain Consulting, launched the website for the Blockchain academy. | |
| 435. |
With which state Tokyo body sign MoU for municipal waste incineration? |
| Answer» Telangana State government announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Clean Authority of Tokyo for municipal solid waste incineration facilities. Clean Authority of Tokyo runs incineration plant for burning up combustible waste taken out from home and office in 23 wards of Tokyo, Japan. The MoU was signed between Yoshimi Sato, Vice-President of Clean Authority of Tokyo and Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce (I&C), Telangana State Government. | |
| 436. |
Which state introduced the new technology to use Ultrasound method to detect pregnancy in wild animals? |
| Answer» Uttarakhand introduced for the first time in the country, ultrasound will be performed on wild animals to detect pregnancy before administering reproduction control method on them. The state government has granted the certification to use ultrasound machines for detection of pregnancy in wild animals. The Dynamics of using ultrasound machines are different for humans and wild animals. In case of humans, it is used to determine the gender and safety whereas, in wild animals, the test is done to confirm pregnancy and then the animal is released into the wild undisturbed. | |
| 437. |
This state government has signed an agreement to setting up an incubator for promoting research with Software Technology Park of India (STPI). |
| Answer» The Odisha government has signed an agreement to setting up an incubator for promoting research with Software Technology Park of India (STPI), philanthropist Sushmita Bagchi, and IIT Bhubaneswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. As per the above agreement, The Centre of Excellence for Virtual & Augmented Reality" (VARCoE) will be set up at the campus of IIT, Bhubaneswar and it will become a landmark initiative for promoting research, technology incubation and product development in the country. Odisha state government has contributed the cheque of Rs 2.5 crore to Director, IIT, Bhubaneswar for this initiative. Susmita Bagchi, a philanthropist, also contributed Rs 2.5 crore to Director of IIT. | |
| 438. |
Which state hosted the 8th edition of the International Conference on Wild Silk Moths? |
| Answer» The 8th edition of the International Conference on Wild Silk Moths has started in Guwahati, Assam on January 22, 2018. The conference would help in increasing income of the people of the region who are involved with silk industry. India is holding the event for the second time with an aim to explore latest research and development. The conference is being organized by the Central Silk Board and International Society for Wild Silk Moths. | |
| 439. |
Which state has recently inaugurated the World War II Memorial Museum? |
| Answer» Pema Khandu, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has inaugurated the World War II Memorial Museum in Jairampur in Changlang District on January 21, 2018. The war memorial has the collection of the remnants of World War 2, personal belongings of the soldiers and other persons involved. The museum also showcases traditional items from local Tangsa community. The memorial is a cemetery site where about 833 graves including mass graves have been discovered. The museum is built through funding from Union Ministry of Culture for Rs 2.25 crores and executed by state PWD. | |
| 440. |
Which state government has launched a health assurance scheme "Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT)" for the poor and disabled people? |
| Answer» N Biren Singh, the Chief Minister of Manipur, has launched a pioneering health assurance scheme "Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT)" for the poor and disabled people on January 21, 2018. The CMHT will provide cashless treatment to the poor at government hospitals, health centres and other empanelled selected private hospitals. The scheme will provide cover up to Rs 2 lakh per eligible family identified from the Socio Economic Caste Census (SECC) in the treatment of seven critical identified critical ailments - cardiovascular diseases, kidney ailments, neurological conditions, liver ailments, cancer, neo-natal diseases and burns per year. The beneficiaries may get themselves enrolled for the scheme with the help of ASHA workers at the kiosks opened in nearby PHCs, CHCs and District Hospitals. | |
| 441. |
____________ and Canton of Zurich signed a letter of intent, to promote mutual prosperity and development. |
| Answer» The Andhra Pradesh Government and the Canton of Zurich signed a letter of intent, to promote mutual prosperity and development. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu and Government Counselor Minister Carmen Walker Spah for sister state relation. This will bring the State of Andhra Pradesh and Canton of Zurich closer and ensure that a framework is created, which supports the exchange between both the parties. | |
| 442. |
The Central Government sanctioned the establishment of Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) at ___________. |
| Answer» The Central Government sanctioned the establishment of Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) at Raichur, Karnataka. Prakash Javadekar, Union Human Resource Development Minister, said that, the required funds for IIIT-Raichur will be allocated in the 2018 Budget. Karnataka has been ordered to allocate alternative infrastructure for the institute for the academic year 2018-19 until it finds a land for the construction of a permanent campus. | |
| 443. |
Which state to host the 7th Asia Steel International Conference (ASIC-2018)? |
| Answer» The 7th Asia Steel International Conference (ASIC-2018) will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from February 6 to 9.The announcement was made by Tata Steel, in association with the Indian Institute of Metals. The conference is held every three years and provides a platform for exchange of knowledge on various aspects of the global steel industry. Around 70 keynote speakers, half of them from overseas countries such as China, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US, Germany, Belgium, Canada, etc. will address the conference. The 2018 conference will address and focus on different challenges faced by the steel industry viz., optimising specific consumption of raw materials, especially coke and iron ore, how to use low-grade raw materials, along with decreasing the energy consumption in various iron-making and steel making operations. The last Asia Steel conference was held in 2015 at Yokohama, Japan. | |
| 444. |
Which state launches Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana recently? |
| Answer» Punjab Government has launched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) for the welfare of the downtrodden citizen across the state. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. It will be on the line of Antyodaya principles (Antyodaya means rise of the last person) and will be implemented in the state's rural areas. The objective of scheme is to identify poor and distressed households which have been deprived of the benefits of the various welfare schemes launched by state government. It will give distressed sections much need socially or economically or psychologically help. | |
| 445. |
This state plans to organize urban innovation summit with the theme of 'Urban transformation to Global Living'. |
| Answer» In order to boost the rapidly developing sector of Urban development, Andhra Pradesh government will be organizing a three-day innovation summit on the theme of 'Urban transformation to Global Living'. Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced that Happy Cities Summit will be held between April 10 and 12 in Bhavani Island on Krishna River where experts and various industry players will attend that grand event to brainstorm on various dimensions of building smart and sustainable cities. Addressing the meeting of CRDA officials, the Chief Minister suggested that subject like citizen-centricity urban innovation, next-generation technology, urban planners, urban transportation, architecture, and designing should be included during Happy Cities Summit. | |
| 446. |
21st India International Seafood Show (IISS) was opened in __________. |
| Answer» 21st India International Seafood Show (IISS) opened in Margao, Goa on January 27, 2018. This event was inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. IISS is a biennial event which serves as a common meeting point for various stakeholders of marine products sector such as producers, processing machinery manufacturers, processors,and technical experts. Focial theme of 21st IISS is 'Safe & Sustainable Seafood from India'. | |
| 447. |
This state bags best tableau award at the 69th Republic Day parade held at Rajghat. |
| Answer» Maharashtra State's tableau has been adjudged as the 'Best Tableau' at the 69th Republic Day parade held at Rajghat, Delhi. The award for best tableau was presented by Union Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on January 28, 2018. On the Maharashtra tableau, 10 artists enacted the coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This tableau was created by well-known art director Nitin Desai. Assam and Chhattisgarh won the second and third prize respectively. | |
| 448. |
Which state gets Asia's Largest Drip Irrigation Project With Israeli Tech? |
| Answer» The Asia's largest drip irrigation project involving 2,150 kilometres of pipeline will be started at Ramthal Marola area of Bagalkot district in Karnataka. The project is executed by one of India's largest infrastructure firms Megha Engineering & Infrastructures (MEIL) and it will be inaugurated by the Karnataka water resources minister MB Patil. It will be built with technical assistance from the Israel firm Netafim and it is the first project in India with Israeli drip irrigation technology. It will be maintained by MEIL for five years. | |
| 449. |
Which state launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project recently? |
| Answer» Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched Zero Budget Natural Farming project, at Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalay in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Dev Vrat and Agriculture Minister Dr Ram Lal Markanda were also present on the occasion. | |
| 450. |
This state plans to introduce digital budget in its upcoming session. |
| Answer» The Assam Assembly is to introduce digital budget in its upcoming session, instead of the conventional printed booklet. Assam budget will be presented in a digital form by Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 12th March 2018. Other new elements to be introduced in the Assam Assembly are: 'Members Hour', a year-long calendar, 'Best Legislator Award', formation of Pay Commission for MLAs' salary and fellowships for research work on history of the Assembly. During the 'Member Hour' on every Tuesday, the legislators can put forth important problems in their constituencies, and Ministers of respective departments would answer the queries. | |