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The team of scientists at CSIR has recently carried out first-ever genetic studies on people of which of the following islands?
Options- A. Agatti Island
- B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- C. Lakshadeep
- D. Kadmat Island
- Correct Answer
- Lakshadeep
ExplanationLakshadweep is an archipelago of 36 islands and scattered over approximately 78,000 square km of the Arabian Sea with population of approximately 65,000. Recently, the team of scientists at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) carried out first-ever genetic studies on the people of Lakshadweep Islands. The team was was led by Dr. K Thangaraj . The scientist have studied the major islands of Agatti, Andorth, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kiltan and Minicoy of Lakshadweep and demonstrated a close genetic link of Lakshadweep islanders with people from Maldives, Sri Lanka and India. They analyzed DNA samples of 557 individuals from these 8 major islands for mitochondrial DNA and 166 individuals for Y chromosome markers. The paternal and maternal ancestries of the majority of island populations suggest their arrival from distinct sources. - 1. The Government of India, and this state government signs a Loan Agreement with the World Bank for USD 25.2 Million.
Options- A. Uttarakhand
- B. Madhya Pradesh
- C. Rajasthan
- D. Chhattisgarh Discuss
- 2. From which state, CBDT detects unaccounted cash collection racket of Rs 281 crore?
Options- A. Maharastra
- B. Haryana
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Andra Pradesh Discuss
- 3. India's deepest shaft cave has discovered in which of the following states?
Options- A. Himachala Pradesh
- B. Haryana
- C. Meghalaya
- D. Andra Pradesh Discuss
- 4. Where did India's first natural Ice Cafe located?
Options- A. Himchal Pradesh
- B. J&K
- C. Sikkim
- D. Arunachal Pradesh Discuss
- 5. The Supreme Court has refused to regularise the pay of contractual teachers belonging to which state?
Options- A. Uttar Pradesh
- B. Jharkhand
- C. Odisha
- D. Bihar Discuss
- 6. Gauri Sawant Becomes India's 1st Transgender Election Ambassador. She was from which Indian state?
Options- A. Goa
- B. Tamil Nadu
- C. Andra Pradesh
- D. Maharashtra Discuss
- 7. Which state government launched the 'i-help' initiative for the Lok Sabha election?
Options- A. Tamil Nadu
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Assam
- D. Rasjathan Discuss
- 8. Which state deploys 1st Anti-Naxal Women Commando Unit, recently?
Options- A. Madhya Pradesh
- B. Uttar Pradesh
- C. Chhattisgarh
- D. Rajasthan Discuss
- 9. 'Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019' between BSF and BGB was held in __________.
Options- A. West Bengal
- B. Odisha
- C. Tripura
- D. Chhattisgarh Discuss
- 10. This state assembly passed a Maintenance of Household Registers Bill, 2019 to detect illegal foreigners.
Options- A. Meghalaya
- B. Nagaland
- C. Assam
- D. Mizoram Discuss
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Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Government of India, the State Government of Chhattisgarh and the World Bank signed a $25.2 Million Loan Agreement to support the State's Reforms in Expenditure Management. This support will cover Expenditure Planning, Investment Management, Budget Execution, Public Procurement, and Accountability. The Chhattisgarh Public Financial Management and Accountability Program, which is the First Bank-Financed State-Level Project in Chhattisgarh in nearly a decade, will also help the State strengthen its Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and Tax Administration Systems.
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) searches in Madhya Pradesh by Delhi Directorate of Income Tax have detected widespread and well-organised racket for the collection of unaccounted cash of about 281 crore rupees through various persons. The department has also detected a trail of 20 crore rupees suspect cash allegedly being moved to the headquarters of a major political party in Delhi from the house of an important person. The CBDT identified the political party nor the senior functionary. It added that records of collection and disbursement of cash in the form of handwritten diaries, computer files and excel sheets were found and seized and it corroborates the above findings. The several unaccounted and benami properties at posh locations in Delhi have also been detected.
Correct Answer: Meghalaya
Explanation:
India's deepest shaft cave has been discovered at Krem Um Ladaw in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya during the 28th edition of the annual 'Caving in the Abode of the Clouds Expedition'. The cave has a 105 m deep shaft entrance passage. The cave has a 105 m deep shaft entrance passage. This comes a year after the discovery of the world's longest sandstone cave - Krem Puri - near the village of Laitsohum in Mawsynram region of East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. With a length of 24,583 metres, Krem Puri was discovered back in 2016 but the actual length of the cave was obtained by the Meghalaya Adventurers' Association (MAA) during one of its expeditions. The cave system has fossils of dinosaurs, especially the Mosasaurus, a giant reptile that lived 66-76 million years ago.
Correct Answer: J&K
Explanation:
India's first natural Ice Cafe has started at a height of 14,000 feet in Leh, Ladakh at J&K. The ice cafe is located on the Manali-Leh Highway. It is created by natural process by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) officials, with the help of some locals during winters. It is built in the shape of a mound with the purpose of saving water in winter and using it later for irrigation purposes when the ice melts in spring. The cafe utilises the same concept as used by Sonam Wangchuk for his ice stupa project in Ladakh and has been attracting a large number of tourists.
Correct Answer: Bihar
Explanation:
The Supreme Court has set aside the order of the Patna High Court, in which it had ruled that contract teachers in the state are entitled to a salary that is at par with the regular permanent teachers. The 3.5 lakh contractual teachers had demanded that they should also be given the same salary and benefits as the regular teachers as they were doing the same work and had the same educational qualification.
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Election Commission of India has appointed transgender social activist Gauri Sawant, as one of the 12 election ambassadors from Maharashtra. She is the first transgender election ambassadors. According to the Election Commission, Gauri Sawant's appointment would help in more people from this category getting registered during the final phase of voters enrollment. It stated that in the next few days, Gauri Sawant would visit every transgender and inspire them about the need for voting.
Correct Answer: Assam
Explanation:
The 'i-help' initiative to promote digital electoral literacy in Assam has been launched in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls. It is a joint initiative of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer(CEO) and Common Service Centres (CSC) in Assam. CEO Mukesh Chandra Sahu launched the 'i-help' initiative.
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
The Chhattisgarh police for the first time has inducted women commandos in the District Reserve Guard (DRG), its frontline anti-Naxal force. Comprising 30 women led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dineshwari Nand, have received extensive training in jungle combat. With the induction of the women commando contingent, the number of platoons of the DRG in Dantewada now stands at six.
Correct Answer: Tripura
Explanation:
Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) took part in the 3-day 'Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019' as a part of 'Confidence Building Measures' between India and Bangladesh held in Agartala, Tripura. The main objective of this exercise was to plan and conduct anti-smuggling and anti-criminal activity related operations with an aim to achieve better joint operational efficiency and border management in the area.
Correct Answer: Mizoram
Explanation:
Mizoram Assembly passed a new bill named Mizoram Maintenance of Household Registers Bill, 2019 with an objective to detect foreigners illegally residing in Mizoram,who takes away the benefits of the citizen of Mizoram. As per the Bill, the Assembly will create the 2 registers namely one for the citizen residents and another for non-citizen residents of a village/area/town. This register comprises the name, details and passport size photographs of every individual in the state. The information furnished by the individual was verified by the president of the local branch of the state-level NGOs.
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