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51.

Which Indian city will get 10,000 CCTV cameras to ensure women's safety?

Answer» As many as 10,000 Artificial Intelligence-powered CCTV cameras will be installed at over 4,500 junctions and main roads across Bengaluru to ensure safety of women. It is Termed as 'Smart Eyes', the security camera system will monitor areas on real-time basis. The Centre recently approved 667 crore for Bengaluru under the Nirbhaya Fund to ensure safety of women in public places.
52.

Which city tops in fixed broadband speed in India as per the report of Ookla?

Answer» According to a study titled 'India's digital divide: how broadband speed splits the nation' by Ookla, With fixed broadband average download speed at 32.67 Megabits per second (Mbps) Chennai has topped the list and has clocked 57.7% faster download speed than the average for the rest of the country. Ookla's study on India is based on February 2018 data from real consumer-initiated tests taken using Speedtest. Chennai is followed by Bengaluru with average download speed of 31.09 Mbps. India's capital Delhi ranked fifth with average download speed of 23.57 Mbps.
53.

AU Small Finance Bank is planning to launch an mobile based app to improve its business through crowd-sourcing, involving not only employees but also customers and non-customers. The name of the app is;

Answer» AU Small Finance Bank has decided to improve its business through crowd-sourcing, involving not only employees but also customers and non-customers using the mobile app named 'Kamao' (earn). AU Small Finance Bank has planned to encourage stakeholders to refer prospective customers, who want to open deposit accounts or get loans, on the app and win rewards. The app is currently undergoing beta (field) testing. If an employee, customer or non-customer give leads (prospective customer's name, contact details, and banking requirements) they will be rewarded. The sales team will work on the lead, and if it converts into business, the person who referred the prospective customer, will get a reward. The status of the lead given will be updated in the app. In case of employees, the bonus is linked to generation of leads. The the app will be launched in six months.
54.

Which social network has started rolling out changes to how it handles private data this week to comply with forthcoming EU rules?

Answer» Facebook would begin rolling out changes to how it handles private data this week to comply with forthcoming EU rules. Under the new policy, FB users will be asked to review & make choices about ads they receive, including whether they want Facebook to use data from third parties. FB has recently been rocked by disclosures about hijacking of personal data on tens of millions of its users.
55.

Which search engine acquires GIF Search Platform Tenor recently?

Answer» Technology giant Google acquired US-based Tenor, a GIF platform for Android, iOS, and desktop. Tenor's GIF-searching functionality will be integrated into Google Images and Gboard, the company's virtual keyboard. However, Tenor will continue to operate as a separate brand and Google will invest in their technology.
56.

Which country is Third Most Vulnerable Country To Cyber Threats?

Answer» India is emerged as the 3rd most vulnerable country in terms of risk of cyber threats, such as malware, spam and ransomware, in 2017, as per latest report by security solutions provider 'Symantec'. The list is topped by U.S., followed by China. The global threat ranking is based on 8 metrics: malware, spam, phishing, bots, network attacks, web attacks, ransomware and cryptominers. According to Internet Security Threat Report, India continues to be 2nd most impacted by spam and bots, 3rd most impacted by network attacks, and 4th most impacted by ransomware. The report also pointed out that with the threat landscape becoming more diverse, attackers are working harder to discover new avenues of attack and cover their tracks.
57.

Name the Telecommunication System used by banks across the world to transmit messages relating to cross border financial transactions?

Answer» SWIFT (Society for World Interbank Financial Telecommunication System platform) has announced the extension of its gpi (Global Payment Innovation) Tracker to cover all payment instructions sent across the network. SWIFT system is used by banks across the world to transmit messages relating to cross border financial transactions. gpi Tracker, developed by SWIFT, gives end-to-end visibility on the status of a payment transaction from the moment it is sent until it is confirmed. gpi tracker was introduced in May 2017 and now accounts for 10 per cent of entire SWIFT cross border payment traffic. Extending the tracker to cover all payment instructions sent across the network will enhance the transparency and reliability of the process.
58.

Which social networking service has introduced "Timestamps" to share a key moment from long, live videos?

Answer» Twitter has introduced "Timestamps" - a new feature that will make it easier for its users to share a key moment from long, live videos.This will help to draw attention to the specific moment in a live video.The "Timestamps" update has started rolling out on Twitter for Android and iOS devices.
59.

Who has launched digital payments services on its enterprise social network app "Kaizala" in India?

Answer» Microsoft enabled digital payments services on its enterprise social network app "Kaizala" in India. Microsoft has integrated payment services of YES BANK and MobiKwik. Payment integration with Microsoft Kaizala will enable users to quickly send or receive money without having to leave the Kaizala application.
60.

Which city tops in the 4G connectivity among 20 of India's largest cities?

Answer» Patna tops in 4G connectivity among 20 of India's largest cities. It has emerged ahead of the likes of Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, according to the report of OpenSignal, a wireless coverage mapping company. Four cities from India's central and eastern regions namely Patna, Kanpur, Allahabad, Kolkata, Bhopal, and Lucknow made it to the top 10 while popular tech hubs like Bengaluru are at 10, followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
61.

Google Home and Home Mini Bluetooth speakers have been launched in ___________.

Answer» Google Home and Home Mini Bluetooth speakers have been launched in India. Google Assistant-powered speakers will be available on Flipkart and in 750 retail stores in India. Google Home is priced at Rs 9,999 and Home Mini at Rs 4,499 in India. They were launched at Google's I/O 2016 conference. This is the first time Google has launched its speakers in India. Google Home and Home Mini can be activated by saying 'Ok Google'. Google Home works with Android TVs also and can be used to control Netflix. Google Home and Home Mini are offered with six months of ad-free music experience by Saavn and Gaana. Google has tied up with NDTV, Times of India, Aaj Tak and Dainik Bhaskar in India for news content. Google Home can also be connected with Google Chromecast. It also works with Youtube.
62.

This company plans to provide 'confidential mode' soon on its mailing service.

Answer» Tech giant Google is set to launch a new security layer for its mailing service Gmail that will help users to purge a mail or text after a period of time. The 'confidential mode' will enable users to set a passcode to open emails, which will be generated through text message. In addition, one can set an expiration date for sent emails. The new Gmail mode will available after its revamp. Google will offer Gmail users the ability to try the redesign through an early access program soon.
63.

The most trusted Internet brand in India is;

Answer» Online search engine Google is the most trusted Internet brand in India, followed by Facebook, as per the TRA Brand Trust Report 2018. With 1.2 trillion searches per year, Google has become the first port of call for all things on the Internet. Google was followed by Facebook, Amazon and eBay. The biggest falls in trust were seen by Snapdeal, who fell by 142 ranks over last year. The top trust gainers this year were Netflix (up 506 ranks over last year). TRA's Brand Trust Report 2018 report covers 2488 consumer-influencers across 16 cities in India and generated 5 million data points.
64.

Who launched Android Things for IoT platform recently?

Answer» Alphabet Inc's Google launched Android Things (codenamed Brillo), a variant (or spinoff) of an Android Operating System for the Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Its goal is to enable IoT machines developers to be built faster, cheaper and more secure. Its goal is to enable IoT machines developers to be built faster, cheaper and more secure. Android Things It is Android-based embedded operating system Android Things as an IoT OS it is designed to work as low as 32-64 MB of RAM. It will support Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi.
65.

This firm launched a new swadeshi messaging application called 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp.

Answer» Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali launched a new swadeshi messaging application called 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp. Kimbho caters to private and group chats with free phone and video calling. The tagline of Kimbho is "Ab Bharat Bolega". Patanjali has recently tied up with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to enter the telecom sector by launching Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards.
66.

Yahoo has launched its own new group chat app for Android and iOS. Tha name of the App is;

Answer» Yahoo has launched its own new group chat app named Squirrel. Squirrel Group Chat App is still in testing. It is available on Google Play and the App Store. If you need to start using the app, you need a friend who already uses the app to invite you into a group. Squirrel focuses on group chats. It has features that enables you to organise conversations with several people.
67.

This company filed patent applications relating to e-currency technology recently.

Answer» Barclays has filed two patent applications relating to the transfer of digital currency and data storage with the Indian Patent Office. The bank has filed a patent application titled 'secure digital data operations' & it is a method and system for transferring digital currency from a payer to the recipient. The other patent filed is 'data validation and storage' & is about cryptography.
68.

Which financial services platform launches UPI On Platform, Offers Own VPA Handle recently?

Answer» Leading digital financial services platform, MobiKwik, announced the launch of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on its platform via its own Virtual payment address (VPA) handle @ikwik. MobiKwik's users can, by default, use their mobile number as their own VPA which will be '@ikwik'. MobiKwik is the first in the industry to offer UPI access to a huge base of three million merchants on its app. It also be able to link multiple bank accounts with just one VPA and users can change primary account as per their requirements.
69.

With which organisation NITI Aayog signed a pact on latest technologies including robotics and artificial intelligence?

Answer» NITI Aayog and ABB India have signed a pact to help the country derive the benefits of latest technologies including robotics and artificial intelligence. NITI Aayog and ABB will work with government ministries, solicit feedback for areas critical to them and discuss solutions using industrial automation, and digitalization technologies. The initiative also covers the fast-growing segment of electric mobility.
70.

Which organisation has launched 'data visualisation app' to provide a user-friendly visual representation of complex analytics of the education scenario in India?

Answer» The UNICEF has launched a 'data visualisation app' which provides a user-friendly visual representation of complex analytics of the education scenario in India. The app has been made with technical inputs from the UNICEF, in collaboration with the National Institute of Education Planning and Administration (NIEPA) and the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT). It uses the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), the National Assessment survey (NAS) and demographic data and can be used as a visual tool by policy makers, senior government officials, academia, and researchers to address gaps and monitor programs in the field of education.
71.

The software launched in Rajasthan for presumptive diagnosis and monitoring of seasonal and non-communicable diseases is;

Answer» A new software, 'Nidaan', has been launched in Rajasthan for presumptive diagnosis and monitoring of seasonal and non-communicable diseases. "Nidaan" will facilitate online entries of as many as 46 diseases and healthcare services available for their treatment in different institutions. It is expected to help in formulation of specific action plans for control of diseases.
72.

FB set to launch WhatsApp Pay with how many major banks in India?

Answer» Facebook will be launching Whatsapp Pay , a payment service for its whatsapp platform. It will be partnering with HDFC, AXIS, ICICI and SBI banks. A pilot version of Whatsapp Pay has started in February with 1 million users in India. The active usage is estimated to be 20 times more than Paytm's.
73.

India, China, US, Japan and __________ are the top 5 nations in producing e-waste as per the report of ASSOCHAM and NEC.

Answer» According to a report released by ASSOCHAM and NEC, India is among the top 5 nations in producing e-waste. The other countries besides India are : China, US, Japan and Germany. Out of the total e-waste generated in 2016, only 20% (8.9 MT) has been recycled and the rest has no records. Among the states Maharashtra ranks first with 19.8%, Tamil Nadu ranks second with 13% , Uttar Pradesh 10.1%, West Bengal 9.8%, Delhi 9.5%, Karnataka 8.9%, Gujarat 8.8%, Madhya Pradesh 7.6%.
74.

Who developed a mobile-based application 'utsonmobile' for cashless ticketing?

Answer» The Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS) developed a mobile-based application 'utsonmobile'. The 'utsonmobile' application enables booking and cancellation of unreserved tickets, issue and renewal of season and platform tickets, check and load R-wallet balance and helps maintain user profile management and booking history.
75.

The Internet Intelligence Map is recently introduced by;

Answer» Oracle has announced the availability of the Internet Intelligence Map, providing users with a simple, graphical way to track the health of the internet and gain insight into the impact of events such as natural disasters or state-imposed interruptions. The map is part of Oracle's Internet Intelligence initiative, which provides insight and analysis on the state of global internet infrastructure.
76.

India's largest national data centre to come up in ___________.

Answer» The government will be setting up the country's largest national data centre in Bhopal, with capacity for 500,000 virtual servers. The country has four such centres for hosting government websites, services and apps. These are at Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi and Bhubaneswar.
77.

This country unveiles the worlds most powerful and smartest scientific supercomputer recently.

Answer» US scientists have unveiled the world's most powerful and smartest scientific supercomputer named "Summit" that can complete over 200,000 trillion calculations per second. This supercomputer called Summit will be eight times more powerful than its previous top-ranked system, Titan.
78.

This airport get humanoid robots to assist passengers recently.

Answer» Officials of Airports Authority of India (AAI) have begun discussions with a few Indian companies to buy humanoid robots in a few months. Chennai airport will get 3 humanoid robots - one on each for domestic arrival, domestic departure and international departure. These robots will guide passengers and offer assistance with the queries.
79.

What is the name of the AI robot, which is launched to the International Space Station (ISS) atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida?

Answer» An Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot hardwired to assist astronauts is launched to the International Space Station (ISS) atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida. The Crew Interactive Mobile Companion (CIMON), is an English speaking robot which will assist German astronaut Alexander Gerst to conduct experiments on ISS. CIMON is equipped with a microphone on the back, an infrared camera on the front, two batteries, and most importantly, an "offline" button. Once toggled to "offline," Gerst can be sure nothing he is saying is streamed down to the IBM server on Earth.
80.

Facebook has admitted it shared its users' data with how many tech companies?

Answer» In a 747-page response to the US government, Mark Zuckerberg-led social media giant Facebook has admitted it shared its users' data with 52 technology companies including Alibaba, Huawei, Lenovo and Oppo. Facebook's data-sharing partnerships with Apple, Amazon and eye-tracking technology company Tobii are due to continue beyond October 2018.
81.

This plans to add 40 million WiFi users in India by 2019.

Answer» Google's public WiFi project aims to capture 40 million new users in India by 2019. According to Google and research firm Analysys Mason's study, this move will result in around $20 billion rise in India's GDP. Google has currently partnered with RailTel and Indian Railways to offer public Wi-Fi in railway stations, covering 400 stations with about 7.6 million monthly active Wi-Fi users.
82.

Which is the locomotive algorithm provided in Cheetah 3 robot?

Answer» Researchers from MIT have designed a four-legged robot called Cheetah 3 that can run, jump onto desks, and climb obstacle-laden stairs without visual sensors. The 40kg robot has been developed with two new algorithms to provide the robot with 'blind locomotion' capabilities. Using those, the robot adjusts its movements and determines how much force to use to perform actions like stepping forward and pulling back and deals with unexpected forces like a kick. The robot can also recover from adverse conditions like being shoved or yanked by relying on "feel" instead of cameras.
83.

Which telecom operator unveils the internet telephony service 'Wings'?

Answer» Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will roll out its new internet telephony service with brand name "Wings" from August 1. Those subscribing to "Wings", entailing one-time registration fee of Rs 1,099, will be able to make calls using any internet connection including broadband, WiFi, 3G or 4G data network of any operator, thus overcoming connectivity problems even in areas having patchy signals. Those subscribers can avail free domestic calls for one year, while the overseas calls will be priced as per international tariffs of BSNL landline.
84.

Which company introduced 'Launchpad Accelerator India', a mentorship program for AI start-ups of India?

Answer» Google has announced 'Launchpad Accelerator India', a mentorship program that would aim to support Indian start-ups that deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning to build solutions for local needs. The three-month accelerator will provide a cohort of 8-10 Indian start-ups with the mentorship of Google. The start-ups will also get up to $1,00,000 of Google Cloud credits.
85.

Indian Railway's first consolidated Bridge Management System (IR-BMS), a web-enabled IT application to store data on how many bridges?

Answer» Goyal felicitated the artists who participated in this initiative by giving them cash awards and appreciation certificates. He also felicitated artists who won the top prize in the national transporter's in-house Station Beautification Contest. They worked for 7 railway stations. This innovative competition was organized among zonal railways in December 2017. More than 62 stations across zonal railways were beautified under this initiative by utilising skills of local artists, mostly using local art form, painting style, local themes or contemporary arts.
86.

Scientists have developed a computer _________ that mimics human brain's neural networks, and would overcome the speed and power consumption problems of conventional supercomputers?

Answer» SpiNNaker is a custom-built computer. It generated similar results similar to that of the best brain-simulation supercomputer software used at present for neural-signalling research. This system would help to advance our knowledge of neural processing in the brain, to include learning and disorders like epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease. A researcher from the Julich Research Centre in Germany, said that, SpiNNaker can support detailed biological models of the cortex.
87.

For which company, the European Union fined $5 Billion for abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system?

Answer» The European Union regulators have slapped Alphabet-owned Google with a record 4.34 billion euro ($5 billion) antitrust fine for abusing the dominance of its Android mobile operating system. According to the EU, Google's parent company has unfairly favoured its own services by forcing smartphone makers to pre-install Google apps Chrome and Search in a bundle with its app store, Play.
88.

A Google-affiliated company chooses __________ for delivering internet access to remote areas using high-altitude balloons.

Answer» Kenya has been chosen as the home-country for a Google-affiliated company to start its first-announced commercial deal that will deliver internet access to remote areas using high-altitude balloons. The high-altitude balloons have already been deployed in emergencies in Peru and Puerto Rice, where they helped regions devastated by floods and hurricanes.
89.

Recently, Flipkart and __________ launched a video advertisement platform.

Answer» India's largest online retailer Flipkart has forged an alliance with video streaming service Hotstar and launched a video advertisement platform. It is part of a broader strategy to generate more revenue from the booming video advertising business. The new platform, Shopper Audience Network, will allow brands to target consumers through personalized video ads on Hotstar. Flipkart plans to leverage data from its massive user base and help brands connect with potential consumers using these targeted ads.
90.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has created an online tool to help people overcome issues related to mental health. The name of the tool is;

Answer» TreadWill has been developed by a team with support from the Computer Science and Engineering and Humanities and Social Sciences, HSS (Psychology) departments. TreadWill is a website designed to help people deal with stress, low mood, lethargy and other depressive symptoms by means of various online exercises, questionnaires and games. It will help in overcoming depressive symptoms and becoming more resilient against stressful events in the future.
91.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced a technological facility for air passengers. It is named as;

Answer» Government is in the process to introduce Digiyatra facility to enhance the experience of air passengers. It will be one among the Digital India programme that is coordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The aim is to reduce the queues at airports and bring efficiency to the boarding process. It is to place Indian Aviation amongst the most innovative aviation networks in the world. In this facility, the image of the passenger will be captured as he/she enters the airport, and then the passenger will be able to go through the full lifecycle of the travel in a hassle-free manner. To access this facility one needs to enrol into DigiYatra program through AirSewa app. The DigiYatra programme will be launched at airports in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Varanasi and Vijayawada.
92.

Which social network has announced that it is to introduce a time management tool which will be like a daily reminder?

Answer» Facebook (and Instagram) has announced that it is to introduce a time management tool which will be like a daily reminder. This tool will help people to manage their time by restricting them in spending time on the platforms. Using this tool the users can set a time limit to be spent on the app. They will be alerted when they reach the time limit. It is also introducing an option to deactivate notifications on smartphones.
93.

The name of World's 1st Hindi-Speaking Robot is __________.

Answer» Ranchi-based software developer Ranjit Srivastava is developing the world's first Hindi-speaking humanoid robot, claimed to cost just Rs50,000 so far. Named Rashmi, the AI-powered robot can also speak Bhojpuri, Marathi, and English, and is equipped with facial expressions and recognition systems. He was inspired to create Rashmi after seeing Hong Kong-made humanoid 'Sophia' in 2016.
94.

Google launched the latest version of the Android operating system, It is names as;

Answer» Google announced 'Pie' as the name for the latest version of the Android operating system, succeeding Android Oreo. The Android P or 'Pie' version has begun rolling out to Pixel phones and will be available to other devices later this year.
95.

Google has launched a new video-based Q&A app which allows people to answer questions about themselves, then share those answers directly on Google. The name of the app is;

Answer» Google has launched a new video-based Q&A app called 'Cameos' on the App Store, which allows people to answer questions about themselves, then share those answers directly on Google. The app is aimed at celebrities and other public figures, who are often the subject of people's Google searches. With the Cameos app, they can address fans' questions in their own voice, instead of leaving the answers up to other websites.
96.

With which techonlogical giant Prasar Bharati join hands to telecast 2018 Independence Day programme live online?

Answer» Prasar Bharati has tied up with Google and its video sharing platform YouTube to telecast the 72nd Independence Day programme live online on 15th August 2018 to increase digital presence. Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati has stated that the live stream window will be seen on the homepage of Google itself so that people do not have to look for a separate link to go to the Youtube channel. In a first-of-its-kind digital drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech from Red Fort will be live streamed on both Google and YouTube. This year, Doordarshan anchors will introduce the programme from Red Fort instead of the studios. Doordarshan will also translate the PM's speech in over 20 regional languages. The Independence Day coverage will open with a song composed by Shankar Mahadevan.
97.

Which app partners with IRCTC app Rail connect to facilitate convenient payments?

Answer» India's fastest growing payments platform, PhonePe entering into a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to facilitate convenient, fast and secure payments through PhonePe on the IRCTC Rail connect Android app. The partnership will enable PhonePe's 100 million plus users to now pay directly from their bank accounts using UPI, credit and debit cards and also the PhonePe wallet for their travel bookings.
98.

Who developed the new version of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) version 2.0?

Answer» RBI Governor Urjit Patel unveiled UPI version 2.0. The new version has been developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It will allow the customers to use overdraft limit for making payments for merchants. This has been made in need for ensuring adequate importance on cyber security. UPI 2.0 member banks as on date are: State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, RBL Bank, YES Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Federal Bank and HSBC.
99.

What technology did Paytm launch recently?

Answer» One97 Communications, the parent entity of Paytm launched "Paytm AI Cloud for India", an AI Cloud computing platform designed for developers, startups and enterprises. Paytm AI Cloud will process and store all the data of the consumer locally in servers located only in India while conforming to the highest security and privacy standards. For this cloud computing infrastructure, Paytm had partnered with Chinese technology giant Alibaba. The company has committed around Rs.250 crore in this business. The AI Cloud computing platform will offer a suite of business-centric apps for organisations that need solutions for cloud computing, ready-to-use services to automate their workflow, easy to integrate payments, messaging and customer engagement.
100.

Scientists have developed a wireless 'in-body GPS' which helps to track tumours inside the body. It is named as;

Answer» Scientists have developed a wireless 'in-body GPS' system named "ReMix" that can accurately locate ingestible implants and track tumours inside the body. ReMix was able to track implants with centimetre-level accuracy in animal tests. Similar implants can be used to deliver drugs to specific regions of the body. The test was conducted by scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the US. ReMix is not accurate enough to be implemented in clinical settings as of now. For actual implementation, the margin of error should be closer to nearly two millimetres.