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A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) UP
D) Pujnab
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Which state government has announced recently a scheme named ‘Arundhati’ scheme
Answer:
A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) UP
D) Pujnab
Explanation:
Assam government has announced a scheme named ‘Arundhati’ scheme on 6 February 2019.
Under the scheme, one ‘tola’ of gold will be presented to brides from communities where it is customary to provide gold at the time of the wedding.
The scheme will benefit poor families of the state who cannot afford to gift gold ornaments to their daughters at their wedding.
Assam government has announced a scheme named ‘Arundhati’ scheme on 6 February 2019.
Under the scheme, one ‘tola’ of gold will be presented to brides from communities where it is customary to provide gold at the time of the wedding.
The scheme will benefit poor families of the state who cannot afford to gift gold ornaments to their daughters at their wedding.
A) 1800
B) 1900
C) 2000
D) 1500
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India and Bangladesh signed an MOU for training ____ Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)
Answer:
A) 1800
B) 1900
C) 2000
D) 1500
Explanation:
India and Bangladesh signed an MOU for training 1800 Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG).
NCGG is an institute under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
This is the second time that NCGG would be entering into a MoU for a training program for Bangladesh Civil Servants.
The first MoU was signed in 2014.
India and Bangladesh signed an MOU for training 1800 Bangladesh Civil Servants at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG).
NCGG is an institute under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
This is the second time that NCGG would be entering into a MoU for a training program for Bangladesh Civil Servants.
The first MoU was signed in 2014.
A) 80%
B) 70%
C) 60%
D) 50%
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3
Central Board of Direct Taxes says only ___ percent of PAN linked to Aadhaar
Answer:
A) 80%
B) 70%
C) 60%
D) 50%
Explanation:
Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairman Sushil Chandra said that with less than two months to go for the deadline to link Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar, only a little more than half of PAN holders have linked them.
Mr. Chandra was speaking at an Assocham event, in New Delhi.
Only 23 crore of the total 42 crore PAN holders has linked them.
Central Board of Direct Taxes Chairman Sushil Chandra said that with less than two months to go for the deadline to link Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Aadhaar, only a little more than half of PAN holders have linked them.
Mr. Chandra was speaking at an Assocham event, in New Delhi.
Only 23 crore of the total 42 crore PAN holders has linked them.
A) Kharagpur
B) Kanpur
C) Mumbai
D) Madras
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) ______ has inaugurated the Robert Bosch Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Answer:
A) Kharagpur
B) Kanpur
C) Mumbai
D) Madras
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has inaugurated the Robert Bosch Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The mission of the new centre is to create a societal impact on core challenges in data science (DS) and artificial intelligence (AI).
It will be done through multidisciplinary interactions with government, academic, research and industrial collaborators.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has inaugurated the Robert Bosch Center for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The mission of the new centre is to create a societal impact on core challenges in data science (DS) and artificial intelligence (AI).
It will be done through multidisciplinary interactions with government, academic, research and industrial collaborators.
A) 70th
B) 64th
C) 69th
D) 65th
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India Pavilion Inaugurated At ___th Berlin International Film Festival
Answer:
A) 70th
B) 64th
C) 69th
D) 65th
Explanation:
India Pavilion at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2019 was inaugurated by Mr Matthijis Wouter Knol, Director European Film Market (EFM). The poster of IFFI 2019 was also inaugurated by the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony.
Ministry of I&B, in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry, is participating in the Berlin International Film Festival being held from 7th – 17th February 2019 at Berlin, Germany.
India Pavilion at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) 2019 was inaugurated by Mr Matthijis Wouter Knol, Director European Film Market (EFM). The poster of IFFI 2019 was also inaugurated by the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony.
Ministry of I&B, in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry, is participating in the Berlin International Film Festival being held from 7th – 17th February 2019 at Berlin, Germany.
A) Kerala
B) Delhi
C) Maharashtra
D) Telangana
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_____ government launched the ‘Zero Fatality Corridor’ to examine the cause for accidents
Answer:
A) Kerala
B) Delhi
C) Maharashtra
D) Telangana
Explanation:
Delhi government launched the ‘Zero Fatality Corridor’ to examine the cause for accidents and crashes on the stretch between Burari Chowk and Bhalswa chowk in Delhi.
The initiative will be run in partnership with SaveLIFE Foundation, a leading road safety NGO.
The stretch of road selected for the project is three kilometers long and is considered one of the most dangerous areas.
Delhi government launched the ‘Zero Fatality Corridor’ to examine the cause for accidents and crashes on the stretch between Burari Chowk and Bhalswa chowk in Delhi.
The initiative will be run in partnership with SaveLIFE Foundation, a leading road safety NGO.
The stretch of road selected for the project is three kilometers long and is considered one of the most dangerous areas.
A) Thailands
B) Indonesia
C) Singapore
D) UAE
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7
Siamese fighting fish was named _______ national aquatic animal
Answer:
A) Thailands
B) Indonesia
C) Singapore
D) UAE
Explanation:
Tiny, testy and eye-catching with a colorful fin plumage, the Siamese fighting fish was named Thailand‘s national aquatic animal.
Known in the West as a betta fish, the underwater brawler is popular in home aquariums for its iridescent body and many-hued tail.
The government said in a statement that the cabinet approved a proposal for the ‘fighting fish to be the national fish‘, citing its historical and cultural significance. Thailand‘s official national animal is the elephant.
Tiny, testy and eye-catching with a colorful fin plumage, the Siamese fighting fish was named Thailand‘s national aquatic animal.
Known in the West as a betta fish, the underwater brawler is popular in home aquariums for its iridescent body and many-hued tail.
The government said in a statement that the cabinet approved a proposal for the ‘fighting fish to be the national fish‘, citing its historical and cultural significance. Thailand‘s official national animal is the elephant.
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