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- Question
Which state government launched the Mukhyamantri Parivar Samman Nidhi scheme for farmers?
Options- A. Haryana
- B. Punjab
- C. Gujarat
- D. Jharkhand
- Correct Answer
- Haryana
Explanation"Mukhyamantri Parivar Samman Nidhi" scheme was launched by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inChandigarh. It is primarily meant for farmers of the state who cultivate on land with areas upto five acres and the families with an income of less than Rs. 15,000 per month. The scheme would provide a sum of Rs. 6,000 yearly and each family has to nominate a member who will be provided with this amount. The scheme involves two categories of beneficiaries-in the age group of 18 to 40 years and the in the age group of 40 to 60 years. The scheme provides insurance facilities of- Rs. 2 lakh on natural death, Rs. 2 lakh for accidental death, Rs. 2 lakh for permanent disability and Rs. 1 lakh for partial disability. Those who are registered under the Pradhanmantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan, then they could receive a pension of Rs. 3,000 per month after they turn 60, whose premiums will be funded by the government. - 1. In which of the following State did the Bamboo rice show up after 4 decades?
Options- A. Odisha
- B. Rajasthan
- C. TamilNadu
- D. Kerala Discuss
- 2. Which state was notified with yellow weather warning by Meteorological Department recently?
Options- A. Uttarakhand
- B. Jharkhand
- C. Himachal Pradesh
- D. Arunachal Pradesh Discuss
- 3. Tashigang become the highest polling station in the world. It belongs to which Indian state?
Options- A. Karnataka
- B. Arunachal Pradesh
- C. Haryana
- D. Himachal Pradesh Discuss
- 4. Which state government plans for cloud seeding project?
Options- A. Punjab
- B. Andra Pradesh
- C. Karnataka
- D. Gujarat Discuss
- 5. Sudin Dhavalikar, Vijay Sardesai was appointed as the Deputy CM of which Indian state?
Options- A. Andra Pradesh
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Bihar
- D. Goa Discuss
- 6. The National Institute of Open Schooling under the Ministry of Human Resources Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding with this state government's National Health Mission of Public Health Department.
Options- A. Maharashtra
- B. Gujarat
- C. Haryana
- D. Kerala Discuss
- 7. The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed $26 Million loan agreement for the Urban Project of which of the following state?
Options- A. Uttarkhand
- B. Bihar
- C. Haryana
- D. Assam Discuss
- 8. Which state launched the Rice Knowledge Bank webportal to magnify knowledge on rice production technologies and techniques?
Options- A. Assam
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Gujarat
- D. Punjab Discuss
- 9. The Centre banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir under the Unlawful Activities (Preventions) Act, 1967 for the period of;
Options- A. 3 years
- B. 5 Years
- C. 7 Years
- D. 8 Years Discuss
- 10. Which state assembly passed a Bill for total liquor prohibition?
Options- A. Mizoram
- B. Tamil Nadu
- C. Andra Pradesh
- D. Rajasthan Discuss
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Correct Answer: Odisha
Explanation:
Bamboo rice has shown up in Odisha nearly after four decades. The state of Odisha had last witnessed Bamboo rice in 1979. The Forest Authorities of Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Cuttack district have opened up the gates for the forest dwellers to collect the Bamboo rice. Whenever the bamboo rice shows up, it would be accompanied by the increase in the rat population which starts running over the bamboo rice. Hence to avoid the menace the forest authorities have allowed forest dwellers to harvest Bamboo rice. Further, the authorities are also planning to purchase bamboo rice from the forest dwellers to germinate bamboo trees in other areas of the state.
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
The Meteorological Department issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Himachal Pradesh by forecasting thunderstorm with hail in isolated places over the state.Meteorological Department has issued colour-coded warnings to alert people ahead of severe or hazardous weather.Code color yellow is the least dangerous weather warning which indicates the possibility of severe weather over the next few days that could affect people.
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Tashigang, a Himachal Pradesh village at an altitude of 15,256 feet has now become the highest polling station in the world. Situated about 29 km from the India-China border, the polling station covers two villages, Tashigang and Gate.
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Explanation:
The government of Karnataka is planning for cloud seeding project due to drought and to influence the upcoming monsoon and capture as much water as possible from the rain clouds. The State government has called the tenders for cloud seeding operations to enhance rainfall during the monsoons of 2019 and 2020. The cost is expected to be Rs.50 crore per year. Earlier Efforts of Karnataka Karnataka had undertaken a similar exercise through Project Varshadhare in 2017. Cloud Seeding is a process of intervening chemically to induce precipitation rain or snow from clouds. Cloud seeding aims to facilitate and accelerate the process by making available chemical nuclei for condensation to take place. The agents used as nuclei are iodides of silver or potassium, dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), or liquid propane.
Correct Answer: Goa
Explanation:
After the appointment of Goa's new CM Pramod Sawant, Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP)'s Sudin Dhavalikar and Goa Forward Party (GFP)'s chief Vijay Sardesai appointed as Goa Deputy Chief Minister. Sudin Dhavalikar, Vijay Sardesai will succeeded Francis Dsouza.
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation:
The National Institute of Open Schooling under the Ministry of Human Resources Development on May 7, 2019 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maharashtra state government's National Health Mission of Public Health Department. The agreement aims to provide vocational programmes to the health service providers of the providers of the National Health Mission (NHM) through National Institute of Open Schooling. The key objective is to impart uniform structured and quality training to multipurpose health workers class lll, male health workers and community health workers followed by their assessment, evaluation and certification. The MoU will also enable certification of Secondary, Senior Secondary Vocational Education and Community Health Workers for ASHAs.
Correct Answer: Assam
Explanation:
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed in New Delhi a $26 Million Loan Agreement to provide additional financing for improving drainage infrastructure in Dibrugarh town of Assam under the ongoing Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Program.
Correct Answer: Assam
Explanation:
Rice Knowledge Bank-Assam, which is an agriculture web portal is dedicated to magnify knowledge on rice production technologies and techniques, best production practices and state agriculture facts, was launched under World Bank funded project - Agri-business and Rural Transformation (APART). This portal is the repercussion of efforts of Assam Rural Infrastructure and Agricultural Services Society, Assam Agricultural University with technical assistance from International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The motive behind this is to curtail the gap between research and on-field rice production practices for small-scale farmers in Assam.
Correct Answer: 5 Years
Explanation:
The Centre banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir under the Unlawful Activities (Preventions) Act, 1967 for 5 years. It was made on the grounds that they were 'in close touch' with militant outfits and is expected to 'escalate secessionist movement' in the State. The notification issuing the ban was made by the Ministry of Home Affairs after a high level meeting on security which was chaired by PM Modi. Jamaat-e-Islami J&K is a religio-political organization in Jammu and Kashmir. They received a ban earlier and lapsed it in 1995. Since then it has never
Correct Answer: Mizoram
Explanation:
Mizoram assembly passed a bill to bring back total prohibition of liquor in the northeastern state after four years. The state government decided to prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, and consumption of liquor for the common people for their general health. Earlier total prohibition was in force in Mizoram from 1997 to 2015.
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