How many states are directed by the National Green Tribunal to submit action plans for bringing air quality standards?
Options
A. 6
B. 4
C. 8
D. 12
Correct Answer
6
Explanation
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed six States to submit by April 30 action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms, failing which they would be liable to pay environment compensation of Rs.1 crore each. A Bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel ordered the Chief Secretaries of Assam, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Nagaland governments to submit their plan within the stipulated time.
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1. What is the name of the most-distant body ever observed in our solar system?
Scientists have discovered the most-distant body ever observed in our solar system, located over 100 times farther than Earth is from the Sun. The new object has been nicknamed Farout. Earlier, 2018 VG18, the object is the first to be observed at a distance of more than 100 astronomical units from the sun. Farout is about 120 AU, or about 11 billion miles, from the sun. One AU is the distance from Earth to the sun or about 93 million miles
2. Indian Government granted Rs __________ to build maternity hospital in Nepal's Siraha district.
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3. What is the theme of 26th World Press Freedom Day?
Options
A. Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation
B. Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law
C. Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms
D. Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media
Correct Answer: Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation
Explanation:
World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 to raise awareness among the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. This day also pay tribute to media professionals who risked or lost their lives in the line of duty. This year marked the 26th celebration of World Press Freedom Day which was observed with a theme "Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation". The day was initiated by the UN General Assembly in December 1993 after the recommendation of 26th UNESCO's General Conference in 1991 which led to the adoption of Declaration of Windhoek.
4. Amazon India launched a new seller-funding programme to help the small businesses and entrepreneurs to raise funds through the crowd funding platform. It was named as;
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5. Name the country which sets coordinating council to attract Indian Investments.
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6. 'Sampriti-2019' is a joint military exercise between which of the following countries?
The eighth edition of joint military exercise 'Sampriti-2019' between the armies of India and Bangladesh was commenced on 3rd March, 2019, which aimed to increase mutual cooperation and camaraderie with an impressive ceremony in Tangail, Bangladesh.This exercise will be conducted till 15th March as a part of the ongoing India-Bangladesh defence cooperation.The motive behind this exercise is to hone their tactical and technical skills in countering insurgency, counter terrorism and aid to civil authorities for disaster management in an UN peace keeping scenario involving a combined deployment at a battalion level.
7. The Lok Sabha recently passed the Mental Healthcare Bill, 2016. It will replace which of the following Acts?
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9. Name the creator of American animated series SpongeBob SquarePants, who passed away recently.
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10. Name the Helicopter launched anti-tank missile, that is test fired in Balasore, Odisha.
India test-fired Helina, a helicopter-launched version of the Nag anti-tank guided missile, with a hit range of 7-8 km, from the Odisha Coast. Helina was launched from an Army chopper and the weapon system was tested for its full range at 12:55 PM near the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur in the Balasore District of Odisha.Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Helina is said to be one of the most advanced anti-tank weapons in the world. It is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIR)operating in the lock-on-before-launch mode.