1.How many new routes have been approved under the RCS- UDAN scheme?
[A] 18
[B] 38
[C] 58
[D] 78
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Explanation: The Union Civil Aviation Minister has recently announced that a total of 78 additional routes has been approved under the fourth batch of Regional Connectivity Scheme—Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagarik (UDAN). Named as Udan 4.0, the new set of air operations connect Eighteen unserved/underserved airports to metro cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Kochi among others. With this, the total number of sanctioned routes has been increased to 766. ©navclasses
2.What is the name of the event observed by all Ministries for a fortnight, to focus on the issues of ‘Swachhata’?
[A] Swachhata Pakhwada
[B] Swachhta Samiksha
[C] Swachhata Vidhya
[D] Swachhata Survekshan
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Explanation: Under the Swachh Bharat Mission of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, an event with a duration of a fortnight is observed to focus on the issues of Swachhata. Named as ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’, the event was started in the year 2016 and an annual calendar is provided to the Ministries with a fortnight allotted to them. Recently, the Department of Fertilizers is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from September 1-15. ©navclasses
3.Which state has entered into an agreement with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, for setting up Bulk Drug Park?
[A] Tami Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation: The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Ltd (APIIC) has entered into a MoU with CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology for setting up of Bulk Drug Park in the state. As per the MoU, CSIR-IICT will act as a knowledge partner and provide technical assistance to prepare a proposal to be submitted by the Andhra Pradesh Government to the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, for seeking financial assistance. ©navclasses
4.Hindi, Kashmiri and Dogri are set to become the official languages of which State / UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Telangana
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Daman and Diu
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Explanation: The Union Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister has approved a bill which gives official language status to Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. These languages are apart from the existing official languages Urdu and English. Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020 would be introduced in the Monsoon session of the Parliament to legislate this bill. ©navclasses
5.Which state has approved its new Information Technology Policy for 2020-25?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation: The state Government of Karnataka has approved a new Information Technology (IT) policy 2020-25. The new policy is expected to help the state in retaining and leveraging its position in Information Technology segment. Through the policy, the state aims to achieve 1 trillion-dollar digital economy and create 6 million job opportunities. ©navclasses
6.The Vice President of India has suggested to include which food product in Mid-day Meal scheme?
[A] Milk
[B] Egg
[C] Meat
[D] Fruits
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Explanation: The Vice President has recently suggested to include Milk as a part of the Mid-day Meal scheme, in break fast or meal, to improve the nutritional levels of children. The Vice President earlier discussed this proposal with the Union Minister for Women and Child Development in this regard. He also said that the Central Government would recommend to all states to include Milk. ©navclasses
7.What is the name of the new platform launched by the Prime Minister, for managing Livestock?
[A] e-Gopala App
[B] e- Livestock App
[C] e-Gau mata App
[D] e-Animal Info
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Explanation: The Prime Minister is to launch a new platform for managing Livestock named as e-Gopala App, which will serve as a breed improvement marketplace. The portal also aims to provide information on managing livestock including buying and selling of germplasm of livestock. It also ensures Quality breeding services for livestock, Animal nutrition and traditional medical treatment. It also sends alerts to remind vaccination and calving. ©navclasses
8.“EASE” reforms, which is in news recently is associated with which field?
[A] Exports
[B] Mining
[C] Banking
[D] Education
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Explanation: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) under EASE Banking Reforms Index 2.0. EASE stands for “Enhanced Access and Service Excellence”. Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, and erstwhile Oriental Bank of Commerce were the top three in the list of “Top Performers”. Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India and erstwhile Corporation Bank were the leading banks in ‘Top Improvers’ category. ©navclasses
9.The Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” has been organised under which initiative of the Education Ministry?
[A] Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
[B] Shiksha Parv
[C] GOAL
[D] STRIDE
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Explanation: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” today through video conference. This video conference was held on the background of National Education Policy 2020, as a part of the Shiksha Parv initiative. The Prime Minister also announced that School students will have new curriculum framework by 2022. ©navclasses
10.‘Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’ has been constituted under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development
[B] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[C] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[D] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Explanation: The Government of India has constituted the ‘Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’, under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying It aims to promote animal husbandry on modern and scientific means and to preserve and improve breeds of cattle. Recently, RKA started a nation-wide campaign to celebrate Kamdhenu Deepawali Abhiyan on the occasion of Diwali festival. ©navclasses
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